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Thursday, December 10
Selected from artisans across the country, the Originals Christmas Craft Show brings their favourites to the EY Centre for 10 days — making it very difficult to leave the shopping to the last moment. The show is open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $7, $5 for youths and seniors, free for children aged 12 years and under — but there is 2-for-1 admissionon three days: for couples on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. (date night!), friends on Dec. 15 and seniors on Dec. 16. www.originalsshow.ca
To keep it in the hood, visit the further end of Dalhousie Street for the North Dal Holiday Shopping Event, from Murray to Bruyere streets 4 to 9 p.m. There will be treats, carollers, horse and carriage rides, children’s stories, discounts and the chance to win $900 in North Dal gift cards.
Holiday-themed Sip’N’Scrawl at Flapjack’s
Go old school at the Sip ‘N ‘Scrawl holiday edition, where pens are put to actual paper (letterpress cards, at that) to send notes to friends and loved ones by actual snail mail, 6 to 11 p.m., Flapjack’s, 354A Preston St. Get a letterpress card and envelope, hot chocolate to sip, pen, stamps to decorate and postage — plus organizers will make sure the cards make it into the mail, for $10 cash at the door. Extra cards ($6/each), stacks of fluffy pancakes and adult beverages are also available on site. facebook.com
The Ottawa Police Service is recruiting and their recruitment team is holding an information session for any interested applicants, 6 p.m., Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr. www.ottawapolice.ca
Adele Bloch-Bauer I by Gustav Klimt.
The final film of this year’s TIFF series at the National Gallery of Canada is Woman in Gold, starring Helen Mirren and Canadian Ryan Reynolds in the true story of Jewish refugee Maria Altmann’s struggle to recover artwork stolen from her family during the Nazi regime, including one of her aunt Adele by the famous painter, Klimt, 6:30 p.m. The evening will be augmented by the attendance of Peter Altmann, son of the movie’s main character, who will discuss his family’s quest and gallery experts discussing retrieval and repatriation of art. Tickets: $9-$12, including tapas $29-$32. www.gallery.ca
Cape Breton fiddler Natalie McMaster starts a three-night party of holiday spirits and jigs at the National Arts Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca.
Award-winning Elvis tribute performer Pete Paquette will perform Presley’s greatest Christmas hits — such as Blue Christmas, The Wonderful World of Christmas and Here Comes Santa Claus — at a holiday-themed Elvis concert, 7:30 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. Tickets: $49. centrepointetheatres.com
Enjoy some hard-edged trap and dance with popular music-festival act Baauer, best known for his hit Harlem Shake, coming in from Philadelphia (or parties anywhere) to get us moving in Ottawa, alongside DJ Laocapone and KHAØS, 10 p.m., Ritual, 137 Besserer St. Tickets: $20-$25 in advance. www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/988677
Photos: What to do this week
Wondering what to do with yourself, your friends or your family? We have ideas.
Friday, December 11
Jacques Guimont-Tardif, 3 1/2 years old visits Santa Claus at an event designed for children with autism in 2013.
A non-profit centre for autism support is offering a sensory-friendly Santa photo opportunity, by appointment only, from 5 to 8 p.m. near Merivale Road. Photos are $12 each, 2/$20 and there will be a Christmas movie, craft activity and bake sale for the children — even without an appointment, Spectrum Intervention Group, 19 Grenfell Ave. Contact marilyn@spectrumig.com to book your time. www.facebook.com
For those who want to make some noise on a Friday …
Rant Maggie celebrates a Celtic Christmas with a concert honouring the seven nations, including music from Isle of Mann, Galicia, Brittany and even Canada’s east coast, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets: $29.nac-cna.ca
The self-declared “best band in the universe,” Montreal’s BCASA is a punk group with a strong 90’s influence, which, frankly, makes for a good party. They play with other category-defying bands Boids (pop-hardcore punk) and Ottawa’s Criticull (experimental-metal), 10 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $10.www.houseoftarg.com
For straight up metal fans, prog-group Between the Buried and Me play with Norwegian hard-metal legends Enslaved, LA’s Intronaut, and Boston’s Native Construct7, 7 p.m., Bronson Centre. Tickets: $29.50. spectrasonic.com
To take things down a notch, the frontman of rock group Big Wreck (whose 2014 album, Ghost was nominated for the Juno Rock Album of the Year award), Ian Fletcher Thornley released not only his first full solo album, but an acoustic one at that in October, and is at Mavericks to lull us with dulcet tones, 8 p.m., Tickets: $27. www.mavericsbar.com
Those seeking to warm themselves up on the dance floor might like to head over to The Rainbow where the ridiculous and fun Cardboard Crowns — who are taking a break after gig this to complete an album — will be joined by the ska-licious Suits ‘N Toques, 9 p.m. Tickets: $10. www.facebook.com
Saturday, December 12
Upper Canada Village is sparklingly magical this winter.
The 1860s-themed Upper Canada Village is adorned with over one million sparkling lights for their Alight at Night Festival, with toy train and horse-drawn wagon rides, old-fashioned strolling carollers, bakery with fresh cinnamon rolls, winter ferris wheel rides, a new mistletoe maze, nightly sound and light show, shopping and chance to visit a Victorian Santa in his mansion. (Today, Santa is also stopping by for a special lunch event.) Tickets: $14, $10/youth, $12/seniors, free for children five-years-old and under. www.uppercanadavillage.com
But before that, have breakfast with Santa at 8:30 a.m. at the Stittsville Legion, featuring pancakes, colouring for all inclied and phtoos with the jolly man himself, 1481 Stittsville Main St. No fee, but bring an item for the Stittsville Food Bank per person attending, please. www.facebook.com
There are two chances to see Ballet Jörgen’s family-friendly version of The Nutcracker today, with performances on at 1 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. at Centrepointe Theatres. (The show will then be on at the Shenkman Arts Centre on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 14 at 1:30 and 7 p.m.) centrepointetheatre.ca
Joanna Zappia of Dolci is selling these cookies at the Heart,Home & Handmade sale.
The Heart, Home & Handmade indie craft fair— which features these gorgeous cookies whose image ran in our food pages last week to everyone’s delight — is on today only from 10 a.m. to 4 pm., Hellenic Centre, 1315 Prince of Wales Dr. Admission: $2 and a non-perishable food item. www.hearthomehandmade.com
The Merrickville Christmas Craft Show is also on from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. today, with promises of real homecrafts to enjoy, from preserves to quilts, Merrickville Community Centre, 317 Brock St. W. Admission: Free.
Organizers are billing this as the Last Chance Christmas Craft and More Show — though am fairly certain there are many of us who will be leaving the shopping to the last possible hour — with over 50 crafters and creators, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Walter Baker Sports Centre, 100 Malvern Dr.
Popular blues band MonkeyJunk’s show Friday at the Black Sheep Inn sold out quickly — as is normal, but at last check there were still (oddly) tickets available for their gig tonight at 8:30 p.m. But for how long shall they last? Tickets: $20 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
No tickets left for Monkeyjunk? That’s fine, for the do-not-miss gig tonight is Merganzer, otherwise known as Mika Posen, erstwhile contributor to such indie acts Timbre Timbre, Broken Social Scene, Feist and Evening Hymns, to name a few. She released her first solo album in late November, experimental-pop songs crafted using her invention, the “mikatron,” which loops and processes samples from her violin playing to create hauntingly, beautiful sounds, 8 p.m., House of Common, 11b Fairmont Ave. Tickets: $8.
Local indie band The Architects, who released one EP and played many a local gig, and even went on tour in the early 2000s before heading off on their own musical paths, are reuniting to squeals of delight from stalwart fans for a ten-year reunion party at the bastion of venues, Zaphod Beeblebrox. Tickets: $20 at the door. zaphods.ca
Sunday, December 13
Fans wait to toss a teddy bear on the ice as the Ottawa 67’s in 2013
Ready your throwing arm for the Ottawa 67’s Holiday Game Teddy Bear Toss, to benefit deserving children in the Ottawa area. Bring new or gently-used teddy bears to the game against the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at 3 p.m. at TD Place; when the 67’s score, through the bears onto the ice for pick up — by sleigh — by the Salvation Army. Choirs will be leading everyone in carol singing and the players will be available, after the game, for autographs. Tickets: $9.74-$21.74. capitaltickets.ca
Penguins need help singing at the NAC.
The 30th anniversary Salvation Army Festival of Carols has two free shows today, perfect for all ages and featuring a brass ensemble, singers and dancing, at 3 p.lm. and 7 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. Tickets: Free, but reserve seats at centrepointetheatres.com.
Children are needed to help three penguins sing a song, the price of admission for a holiday party they really want to attend (penguins need fun, too) at the holiday kinderconcert at the NAC, with shows at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Tickets: from $13.50. (There’s also a free FanFair concert from the NAC Orchestra player’s association with friends at 1 p.m. in the main foyer, where donations will be accepted for the Ottawa Food Bank and Snowsuit Fund.) nac-cna.ca.
Also at the NAC, but definitely not for children, is the stand-up show from controversial, witty and germane Australian comedian Jim Jefferies, who is back on a world tour after selling out his last one and a popular Netflix show, 8 p.m., NAC. Did we mention the show may not be for the easily-offended? Tickets: From $48. nac-cna.ca
Now, the Vintage Variety Vaudeville Revue have two shows, one designed for younger children at 1 p.m., and another with some adult “razzle dazzle” at 7:30 p.m., Arts Court. Tickets: $10 for children under 14 years, $10 for adults at 1 p.m. show; $25 for evening show. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2465913
The new Ottawa Tool Library is looking for help cataloguing their donations; no expertise is necessary as “tool doctors” will be on hand with advice, and all are welcome to join in the laughs and snacks. Tool donations are also welcome, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 250 City Centre, Bay 216. ottawatoollibrary.com
Les manteux blancs de l’hiver collection 6, by Gordon Harrison.
The Dominion City Brewing Co. is throwing a Danish-style holiday party (God Jul!) with complimentary beer tasting — including the release of their new barrel-aged, special bitter, snacks and music, noon to 5 p.m., #15-5510 Canotek Rd. www.dominioncity.ca
There will be mulled wine, hot cider and treats on offer along with beautiful paintings, sculptures and more at a “meet the artists” event for a group, winter show at the Gordon Harrison Landscape Gallery, noon to 6 p.m., 495 Sussex Dr. The exhibit continues to Feb. 28. www.gordonharrisongallery.com
A grassroots group has organized a community march against Islamophobia, to show welcome for all refugees and demonstrate againrt lakc of toelrance or hatred shown against Muslims across Canada, 1 p.m. starting at Dundonald Park. All are welcome; dress warmly, bring cheerful noisemakers (pots, instruments, sealed backs with peas in them_ and signs of solidarity. www.facebook.com
Now retired from touring, trio Finest Kind are still going to do their annual Christmas matinée of traditional carols, wassails and seasonal stories with fiddle and mandolin accompaniment, 4 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield. Tickets: $20 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Monday, December 14
Kids activities are expensive, but less so with a deal from the Canadian Ski Council.
If we ever get snow, this ski and snowboard pass is a not-to-be missed opportunity for families with children in Grades 4 and 5. The $29.99 pass from the national non-profit Canadian Ski Council gives those children a chance to visit each participating hill three times as soon as they open; this means one’s kid can visit Camp Fortune thrice, then Ski Vorlage thrice, Calabogie thrice, Tremblant thrice, even Whistler and Lake Louise using just that pass. Some hills have some blackout dates, and the pass does not include rentals or lessons though many resorts have deals available. www.snowpass.ca.
There are two chances to see Ballet Jörgen’s family-friendly version of The Nutcracker, their final performances of the season, featuring professional, young dancers from the region and lumberjacks, 1:30 and 7 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre,. Tickets: $38-$53. shenkmanarts.ca
Also coming in doubles, there are two charming seasonal concerts tonight, each with a high probability of selling out: At 7:30 p.m., family harmonizers The Barra MacNeils bring East Coast holiday cheer to Ontario on their tour stop at Centrepointe Theatres. Tickets: $55. centrepointetheatres.com
Then, the Good Lovelies have added a second show tonight, after their gig at The Black Sheep Inn on Tuesday quickly sold out, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Tuesday, December 15
Women hold hands during the closing ceremony of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission, at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
Registration is required for the Egg Nog, Metal band chug event
A week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for the renewal of the government’s relationship with First Nations peoples, and six year’s after receiving its mandate to document the truth about Indian Residential Schools, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission will mark its end and issue its final report at an open event, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shaw Centre. The event is free, but RSVP at http://bit.ly/1NafTfq.
Mavericks is really piling on some different Christmas cheer with an Egg Nog Chug event, ugly Christmas sweater and milk-and-cookie eating contests at their We Wish You a Metal Christmas #2 concert with eight metal bands. (There will also be free Suzy Q donuts, worth the price of admittance alone.) Tickets: $12, $2 less with canned food donation. www.mavericksbar.com
What impact will the new Liberal government’s policies have on Canada’s economic ranking? This will be discussed by James Roberts, member of the Heritage Foundation which tracks economic freedom and growth around the world with respect to 10 topics, from property rights to entrepreneurship, 5:30 p.m., followed by beer and popcorn, Institute for Liberals Studies, 368 Dalhousie St. Also hosted by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Tickets are free, but register at freedomindex.eventbrite.ca.
Wednesday, December 16
Image from Star Wars Holiday Special that was broadcast once in 1978.
Zaphod Beeblebrox’s 16 days of Christmas events start tonight, with a screening of the much-maligned, 1978 Star Wars Holiday TV special at 8 p.m. ($5) — it is so bad, it must be seen to be believed and will be hopefully a good foil to the new instalment, opening this week. Then stick around for their annual tree-trimming party with party beats from DJs Matty and DeckTheBalls with treats from Santa and local purveyors of deliciousness) for all, at 10 p.m. with no cover. Zaphods will also be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Ottawa Food Bank all month. zaphods.ca
It’s 1933, times are tough but a Montréal family is getting ready to celebrate réveillon as four orphans are kicked into the street, in theatrical piece Noël 1933, featuring 11 actors who will transport the audience to another time through song and dance, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée, 855 boul. de la Gappe, Gatineau. Tickets: $31-$35. salleodyssee.ca
Thursday, December 17
This photo shows Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca and Harrison Ford as Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The movie opens officially on Dec. 18, but there are “advance screenings” with special events on Dec. 17.
Today is the day Princess Leia, Chewbacca and Luke Skywalker (though there is much fan discussion about his role) return to the big screen with the latest instalment in the Star Wars franchise, though tickets are not so easy to find. The official opening is tomorrow but there are “advance screenings” starting at 7 p.m. tonight, with some cities even hosting all-day marathons of the catalogue culminating with The Force Awakens; sadly, Ottawa is not one of them. Cineplex Odeon reps say the 3D and VIP shows tonight are sold out across Ottawa, but there are tickets for regular screenings starting at 10 p.m. and later at South Keys, Carling Avenue, SilverCity and Barrhaven cinemas. (It’s recommended to purchase in advance in person or online.) Oddly, there are a lot of tickets still left for shows on Friday, the official opening day, at matinée, 7 p.m. and other time slots across the city. www.cineplex.com
In 2013, OrKidstra member Aaron Kaiser 5yrs tries his hand at conducting
Cuteness and seasonal cheer will be in abundance at the Orkidstra performance, offered by children aged 5 to 18 years from underserved areas of the city who have been empowered by the local charity through learning music, 6:30 p.m., Bronson Centre. There will be three levels of music, starting with the youngest “KiddlyWinks,” with a program of music including popular and classical pieces, with a full range of orchestral instruments. Tickets: Free, but donations are welcome. www.leadingnotefoundation.org
A harpist and two storytellers will weave the mysterious, seasonal tale of Turlough O’Carolan, a 17th century, blind Irish lad who become one of the generation’s most popular composers — possibly after tangling with a Fairy Queen, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets: $22. ottawastorytellers.ca
House of Targ provides for those who find the pervasive Christmas jolliness can bring on the need for something angry, even if it is the relatively melodic, technical punk of A Wilhelm Scream (yes, named after the stock movie sound effect) and New Orleans’ Pears, 9 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $12.50. spectrasonic.com
A festive steampunk costume or donation for refugees waiting in Greece will get you entry to a party with a steampunk Santa, possible carolling excursion, dancing and other fun, 8 p.m., Moscow Tea Room, 527 Sussex Dr. The first 50 on the guest list will get a $10 drink voucher and a chance on the canapés before they run out. Please bring donations of money, clothes or blankets— not toys.
Friday, December 18
Ottawa institution Slo’ Tom plays House of Targ.
It’s music Friday, but as it is December, every gig has a bit of holly added.
Kitsch comedy-master Remi Royale is joined by Slo’ Tom (eclectic country) and Super Awesome Club (purveyors of “unsucky jazz”) for the first night of the House of Targ’s Seasons Beatings event, 10 p.m. Tickets: $6 before 10 p.m., $8 after 10 p.m. www.houseoftarg.com
It’s a punk rock holiday with speed demons ELE, The Tenenbaums, Pseudo and Holy Christopher, 9 p.m., Avant-Garde Bar, 135 1/2 Besserer St. Tickets: $5.
Spice up your life with Wannabe, the increasingly-popular Spice Girls tribute band at a 90’s or bust holiday party, also with DJs Palm D’Or and Pat Johnson, 10 p.m., Babylon. Tickets: $7-$12. (They will also be selling “spice-flavoured” toques — so get some shopping done while yelling about what you want, what you really, really want.) babylonclub.ca
For rock and an ugly sweater party, head to LIVEon Elgin where The Dead Centuries, Mosely, Weird with Cats and The Bela Bandits hit the stage after patrons sample baked goods and shop local wares, 7:30 p.m., 220 Elgin St. Tickets: $7 in advance, $10 at the door. liveonelgin.com
Saturday, December 19
John Huston plays all the characters in his one-man show of A Christmas Carol, on until Dec. 21. .
Not in the holiday spirit yet? See actor John D. Huston’s acclaimed, multi-accented, one-man performance of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dicken, back at a candlelight NAC Fourth Stage after a cross-Canada tour. The Finest Kind trio will be punctuting his performance with period seasonal songs sung in pubs and on street corners during the 19th century 7:30 p.m., also on Dec. 19 and 21. Tickets: from $25. www.dickensperformer.com
Be an elf today.
There be elves at the Billings Estate today, and your little one can join them with suitable costumes available, stories to be read with Mrs Claus and even a secret gift to make (for a parent — sssh!) with Santa, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2100 Cabot St. Cost: $6, $10/pair, $16/family. www.ottawa.ca/museums
There’s a free, magical village at Place D’Orléans that Cashou the Squirrel will be visiting today from noon to 2 p.m. Admission is free, but money and non-perishable food items will be accepted until Dec. 24. Profits will be shared with the Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard, Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre’s Food Bank, Camp Banting and the Gloucester North Lions Club Legacy Fund.
Pop Up Market Bizarre Baazar is Saturday’s installment of 10 days of Zaphod festivities, featuring local and independent vendors curated by Hot Buttered Pop Cultured vintage shop, from noon to 5 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Drinks will be available so minors can only attend with adults, and donations are being collected for the Ottawa Food Bank. zaphods.ca
For those disappointed when Toronto’s gypsy-informed, eclectic and dramatic (but very fun) Quartetto Gelato sold out their Magic of Christmas show in Smiths Falls, they have another gig tonight, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. There may be silliness among the virtuoso playing. Tickets: $5-$39. shenkmanarts.ca
The Winter Solstice will be celebrated with contemporary choral works sung by the 30-voice Capital Chamber Choir, including pieces by Morten Lauridsen and John Tavener, 8 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod St. Tickets: $15-$25. www.capitalchamberchoir.ca
The holidays get a jazz riff at GigSpace, where The Juliet Singers perform with Nicole Ratté and the house band, all lubricated by samples of Tooth and Nail craft beer, 7:30 p.m., 953 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $20. gigspaceottawa.com
Thank goodness for K-pop and the Korean embassy providing a foil for all the Christmas around. The Hallyu Com-On Dancefest Gala ends a three-day dance workshop event with showcase at the Canadian Museum of History, featuring 15 of Canada’s hottest K-pop dance groups from Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal, including a special performance from L.A.-based MVP Elite and Seoul’s BETTER SWAGG, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: Free, but register at http://bit.ly/1m9mwG3
Also, comedian Graham Kay is back home from his new digs in L.A., we assume for holiday obligations which may or may not become fodder for his acerbic stand-up shows at Yuk Yuk’s. Kay, who is writing for CTV show Spun Out starring David Foley, has already sold out his Friday night gig, but his growing legion of fans can see him tonight at 8:30 p.m., tomorrow and then again on Boxing Day, 292 Elgin St. Tickets: $20. www.yukyuks.com
Submit event information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event. Photos are welcome.
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Selected from artisans across the country, the Originals Christmas Craft Show brings their favourites to the EY Centre for 10 days — making it very difficult to leave the shopping to the last moment. The show is open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $7, $5 for youths and seniors, free for children aged 12 years and under — but there is 2-for-1 admissionon three days: for couples on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. (date night!), friends on Dec. 15 and seniors on Dec. 16. www.originalsshow.ca
To keep it in the hood, visit the further end of Dalhousie Street for the North Dal Holiday Shopping Event, from Murray to Bruyere streets 4 to 9 p.m. There will be treats, carollers, horse and carriage rides, children’s stories, discounts and the chance to win $900 in North Dal gift cards.
Holiday-themed Sip’N’Scrawl at Flapjack’s
Go old school at the Sip ‘N ‘Scrawl holiday edition, where pens are put to actual paper (letterpress cards, at that) to send notes to friends and loved ones by actual snail mail, 6 to 11 p.m., Flapjack’s, 354A Preston St. Get a letterpress card and envelope, hot chocolate to sip, pen, stamps to decorate and postage — plus organizers will make sure the cards make it into the mail, for $10 cash at the door. Extra cards ($6/each), stacks of fluffy pancakes and adult beverages are also available on site. facebook.com
The Ottawa Police Service is recruiting and their recruitment team is holding an information session for any interested applicants, 6 p.m., Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr. www.ottawapolice.ca
Adele Bloch-Bauer I by Gustav Klimt.
The final film of this year’s TIFF series at the National Gallery of Canada is Woman in Gold, starring Helen Mirren and Canadian Ryan Reynolds in the true story of Jewish refugee Maria Altmann’s struggle to recover artwork stolen from her family during the Nazi regime, including one of her aunt Adele by the famous painter, Klimt, 6:30 p.m. The evening will be augmented by the attendance of Peter Altmann, son of the movie’s main character, who will discuss his family’s quest and gallery experts discussing retrieval and repatriation of art. Tickets: $9-$12, including tapas $29-$32. www.gallery.ca
Cape Breton fiddler Natalie McMaster starts a three-night party of holiday spirits and jigs at the National Arts Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca.
Award-winning Elvis tribute performer Pete Paquette will perform Presley’s greatest Christmas hits — such as Blue Christmas, The Wonderful World of Christmas and Here Comes Santa Claus — at a holiday-themed Elvis concert, 7:30 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. Tickets: $49. centrepointetheatres.com
Enjoy some hard-edged trap and dance with popular music-festival act Baauer, best known for his hit Harlem Shake, coming in from Philadelphia (or parties anywhere) to get us moving in Ottawa, alongside DJ Laocapone and KHAØS, 10 p.m., Ritual, 137 Besserer St. Tickets: $20-$25 in advance. www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/988677
Photos: What to do this week
Wondering what to do with yourself, your friends or your family? We have ideas.
There are two shows of Ballet Jorgen's Nutcracker on Dec. 14 at Shenkman Arts Centre.
Pieces by Jenny Rijke are at the Originals Christmas Show from Dec. 10 to 20 at the EY Centre.
Baauer plays Ritual on Dec. 10.
Dominion City Brewing are throwing a Danish-style holiday party this week — with complimentary tasting. James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Capital City Garrison (501st Legion) will be at the advance screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Lansdowne cinema onDec. 17. Mike Crooker / supplied
Upper Canada Village is transformed into a winter wonderland until January with period seasonal events, horse-drawn carriages, life-size toy train and ferris wheel rides.
Natalie McMaster has several shows with the NAC Orchestra to celebrate the season.
Joanna Zappia of Dolci created these Christmas-decorated sugar cookies for the first time this season: find them at the Heart Home Handmade show Dec. 12. Julie Oliver / Ottawa Citizen
It's time for the Ottawa 67's annual teddy bear toss. Wayne Cuddington / Ottawa Citizen
Arabesque Pottery is at the Originals Christmas Show from Dec. 10 to 20 at the EY Centre.
Australian comedian Jim Jefferies plays the NAC on Dec. 13.
Seoulís K-pop cover dance troupe BETTER SWAGG.
The Ottawa Storytellers are being joined by a harpist to tell the tale of Blind Harper, Turlough O'Carolan.
At last check, there were still tickets to the second MonkeyJunk show at The Black Sheep Inn. Scott Doubt / supplied
Enjoy some eggnog with your metal bands — eight of them — at a holiday event at Mavericks bar. Mark Stout / Fotolia
Noel 1933 is a musical theatre piece looking at holiday cheer in Montreal during the Depression.
The BCASA are playing their final Ottawa show at House of Targ.
There is a child-friendly matinee and then an adult-suitable evening show by the Vintage Variety Vaudeville Revue on Dec. 13.
Ottawa's Mika Posen, who plays as Merganzer, is releasing her first full length record at House of Common. credit Alex Brüel-Flagstad for endemann
Comedian Graham Kay has sold out his Friday show, but his hometown fans have three more chances to see him before he heads back to L.A.
Holiday-themed Sip'N'Scrawl is at Flapjack's where letter-writing is back in style.
The Cardboard Crowns are at The Rainbow.
BoBowties are at the Originals Christmas Show from Dec. 10 to 20 at the EY Centre.
Quartteto Gelato, whose Smiths Falls show has sold out, perform at Shenkman Arts Centre. Koby Inc. / supplied
A Christmas Carol is performed by one man in a candlelit NAC Fourth Stage.
Friday, December 11
Jacques Guimont-Tardif, 3 1/2 years old visits Santa Claus at an event designed for children with autism in 2013.
A non-profit centre for autism support is offering a sensory-friendly Santa photo opportunity, by appointment only, from 5 to 8 p.m. near Merivale Road. Photos are $12 each, 2/$20 and there will be a Christmas movie, craft activity and bake sale for the children — even without an appointment, Spectrum Intervention Group, 19 Grenfell Ave. Contact marilyn@spectrumig.com to book your time. www.facebook.com
For those who want to make some noise on a Friday …
Rant Maggie celebrates a Celtic Christmas with a concert honouring the seven nations, including music from Isle of Mann, Galicia, Brittany and even Canada’s east coast, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets: $29.nac-cna.ca
The self-declared “best band in the universe,” Montreal’s BCASA is a punk group with a strong 90’s influence, which, frankly, makes for a good party. They play with other category-defying bands Boids (pop-hardcore punk) and Ottawa’s Criticull (experimental-metal), 10 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $10.www.houseoftarg.com
For straight up metal fans, prog-group Between the Buried and Me play with Norwegian hard-metal legends Enslaved, LA’s Intronaut, and Boston’s Native Construct7, 7 p.m., Bronson Centre. Tickets: $29.50. spectrasonic.com
To take things down a notch, the frontman of rock group Big Wreck (whose 2014 album, Ghost was nominated for the Juno Rock Album of the Year award), Ian Fletcher Thornley released not only his first full solo album, but an acoustic one at that in October, and is at Mavericks to lull us with dulcet tones, 8 p.m., Tickets: $27. www.mavericsbar.com
Those seeking to warm themselves up on the dance floor might like to head over to The Rainbow where the ridiculous and fun Cardboard Crowns — who are taking a break after gig this to complete an album — will be joined by the ska-licious Suits ‘N Toques, 9 p.m. Tickets: $10. www.facebook.com
Saturday, December 12
Upper Canada Village is sparklingly magical this winter.
The 1860s-themed Upper Canada Village is adorned with over one million sparkling lights for their Alight at Night Festival, with toy train and horse-drawn wagon rides, old-fashioned strolling carollers, bakery with fresh cinnamon rolls, winter ferris wheel rides, a new mistletoe maze, nightly sound and light show, shopping and chance to visit a Victorian Santa in his mansion. (Today, Santa is also stopping by for a special lunch event.) Tickets: $14, $10/youth, $12/seniors, free for children five-years-old and under. www.uppercanadavillage.com
But before that, have breakfast with Santa at 8:30 a.m. at the Stittsville Legion, featuring pancakes, colouring for all inclied and phtoos with the jolly man himself, 1481 Stittsville Main St. No fee, but bring an item for the Stittsville Food Bank per person attending, please. www.facebook.com
There are two chances to see Ballet Jörgen’s family-friendly version of The Nutcracker today, with performances on at 1 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. at Centrepointe Theatres. (The show will then be on at the Shenkman Arts Centre on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 14 at 1:30 and 7 p.m.) centrepointetheatre.ca
Joanna Zappia of Dolci is selling these cookies at the Heart,Home & Handmade sale.
The Heart, Home & Handmade indie craft fair— which features these gorgeous cookies whose image ran in our food pages last week to everyone’s delight — is on today only from 10 a.m. to 4 pm., Hellenic Centre, 1315 Prince of Wales Dr. Admission: $2 and a non-perishable food item. www.hearthomehandmade.com
The Merrickville Christmas Craft Show is also on from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. today, with promises of real homecrafts to enjoy, from preserves to quilts, Merrickville Community Centre, 317 Brock St. W. Admission: Free.
Organizers are billing this as the Last Chance Christmas Craft and More Show — though am fairly certain there are many of us who will be leaving the shopping to the last possible hour — with over 50 crafters and creators, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Walter Baker Sports Centre, 100 Malvern Dr.
Popular blues band MonkeyJunk’s show Friday at the Black Sheep Inn sold out quickly — as is normal, but at last check there were still (oddly) tickets available for their gig tonight at 8:30 p.m. But for how long shall they last? Tickets: $20 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
No tickets left for Monkeyjunk? That’s fine, for the do-not-miss gig tonight is Merganzer, otherwise known as Mika Posen, erstwhile contributor to such indie acts Timbre Timbre, Broken Social Scene, Feist and Evening Hymns, to name a few. She released her first solo album in late November, experimental-pop songs crafted using her invention, the “mikatron,” which loops and processes samples from her violin playing to create hauntingly, beautiful sounds, 8 p.m., House of Common, 11b Fairmont Ave. Tickets: $8.
Local indie band The Architects, who released one EP and played many a local gig, and even went on tour in the early 2000s before heading off on their own musical paths, are reuniting to squeals of delight from stalwart fans for a ten-year reunion party at the bastion of venues, Zaphod Beeblebrox. Tickets: $20 at the door. zaphods.ca
Sunday, December 13
Fans wait to toss a teddy bear on the ice as the Ottawa 67’s in 2013
Ready your throwing arm for the Ottawa 67’s Holiday Game Teddy Bear Toss, to benefit deserving children in the Ottawa area. Bring new or gently-used teddy bears to the game against the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at 3 p.m. at TD Place; when the 67’s score, through the bears onto the ice for pick up — by sleigh — by the Salvation Army. Choirs will be leading everyone in carol singing and the players will be available, after the game, for autographs. Tickets: $9.74-$21.74. capitaltickets.ca
Penguins need help singing at the NAC.
The 30th anniversary Salvation Army Festival of Carols has two free shows today, perfect for all ages and featuring a brass ensemble, singers and dancing, at 3 p.lm. and 7 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. Tickets: Free, but reserve seats at centrepointetheatres.com.
Children are needed to help three penguins sing a song, the price of admission for a holiday party they really want to attend (penguins need fun, too) at the holiday kinderconcert at the NAC, with shows at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Tickets: from $13.50. (There’s also a free FanFair concert from the NAC Orchestra player’s association with friends at 1 p.m. in the main foyer, where donations will be accepted for the Ottawa Food Bank and Snowsuit Fund.) nac-cna.ca.
Also at the NAC, but definitely not for children, is the stand-up show from controversial, witty and germane Australian comedian Jim Jefferies, who is back on a world tour after selling out his last one and a popular Netflix show, 8 p.m., NAC. Did we mention the show may not be for the easily-offended? Tickets: From $48. nac-cna.ca
Now, the Vintage Variety Vaudeville Revue have two shows, one designed for younger children at 1 p.m., and another with some adult “razzle dazzle” at 7:30 p.m., Arts Court. Tickets: $10 for children under 14 years, $10 for adults at 1 p.m. show; $25 for evening show. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2465913
The new Ottawa Tool Library is looking for help cataloguing their donations; no expertise is necessary as “tool doctors” will be on hand with advice, and all are welcome to join in the laughs and snacks. Tool donations are also welcome, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 250 City Centre, Bay 216. ottawatoollibrary.com
Les manteux blancs de l’hiver collection 6, by Gordon Harrison.
The Dominion City Brewing Co. is throwing a Danish-style holiday party (God Jul!) with complimentary beer tasting — including the release of their new barrel-aged, special bitter, snacks and music, noon to 5 p.m., #15-5510 Canotek Rd. www.dominioncity.ca
There will be mulled wine, hot cider and treats on offer along with beautiful paintings, sculptures and more at a “meet the artists” event for a group, winter show at the Gordon Harrison Landscape Gallery, noon to 6 p.m., 495 Sussex Dr. The exhibit continues to Feb. 28. www.gordonharrisongallery.com
A grassroots group has organized a community march against Islamophobia, to show welcome for all refugees and demonstrate againrt lakc of toelrance or hatred shown against Muslims across Canada, 1 p.m. starting at Dundonald Park. All are welcome; dress warmly, bring cheerful noisemakers (pots, instruments, sealed backs with peas in them_ and signs of solidarity. www.facebook.com
Now retired from touring, trio Finest Kind are still going to do their annual Christmas matinée of traditional carols, wassails and seasonal stories with fiddle and mandolin accompaniment, 4 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield. Tickets: $20 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Monday, December 14
Kids activities are expensive, but less so with a deal from the Canadian Ski Council.
If we ever get snow, this ski and snowboard pass is a not-to-be missed opportunity for families with children in Grades 4 and 5. The $29.99 pass from the national non-profit Canadian Ski Council gives those children a chance to visit each participating hill three times as soon as they open; this means one’s kid can visit Camp Fortune thrice, then Ski Vorlage thrice, Calabogie thrice, Tremblant thrice, even Whistler and Lake Louise using just that pass. Some hills have some blackout dates, and the pass does not include rentals or lessons though many resorts have deals available. www.snowpass.ca.
There are two chances to see Ballet Jörgen’s family-friendly version of The Nutcracker, their final performances of the season, featuring professional, young dancers from the region and lumberjacks, 1:30 and 7 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre,. Tickets: $38-$53. shenkmanarts.ca
Also coming in doubles, there are two charming seasonal concerts tonight, each with a high probability of selling out: At 7:30 p.m., family harmonizers The Barra MacNeils bring East Coast holiday cheer to Ontario on their tour stop at Centrepointe Theatres. Tickets: $55. centrepointetheatres.com
Then, the Good Lovelies have added a second show tonight, after their gig at The Black Sheep Inn on Tuesday quickly sold out, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Tuesday, December 15
Women hold hands during the closing ceremony of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission, at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
Registration is required for the Egg Nog, Metal band chug event
A week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for the renewal of the government’s relationship with First Nations peoples, and six year’s after receiving its mandate to document the truth about Indian Residential Schools, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission will mark its end and issue its final report at an open event, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shaw Centre. The event is free, but RSVP at http://bit.ly/1NafTfq.
Mavericks is really piling on some different Christmas cheer with an Egg Nog Chug event, ugly Christmas sweater and milk-and-cookie eating contests at their We Wish You a Metal Christmas #2 concert with eight metal bands. (There will also be free Suzy Q donuts, worth the price of admittance alone.) Tickets: $12, $2 less with canned food donation. www.mavericksbar.com
What impact will the new Liberal government’s policies have on Canada’s economic ranking? This will be discussed by James Roberts, member of the Heritage Foundation which tracks economic freedom and growth around the world with respect to 10 topics, from property rights to entrepreneurship, 5:30 p.m., followed by beer and popcorn, Institute for Liberals Studies, 368 Dalhousie St. Also hosted by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Tickets are free, but register at freedomindex.eventbrite.ca.
Wednesday, December 16
Image from Star Wars Holiday Special that was broadcast once in 1978.
Zaphod Beeblebrox’s 16 days of Christmas events start tonight, with a screening of the much-maligned, 1978 Star Wars Holiday TV special at 8 p.m. ($5) — it is so bad, it must be seen to be believed and will be hopefully a good foil to the new instalment, opening this week. Then stick around for their annual tree-trimming party with party beats from DJs Matty and DeckTheBalls with treats from Santa and local purveyors of deliciousness) for all, at 10 p.m. with no cover. Zaphods will also be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Ottawa Food Bank all month. zaphods.ca
It’s 1933, times are tough but a Montréal family is getting ready to celebrate réveillon as four orphans are kicked into the street, in theatrical piece Noël 1933, featuring 11 actors who will transport the audience to another time through song and dance, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée, 855 boul. de la Gappe, Gatineau. Tickets: $31-$35. salleodyssee.ca
Thursday, December 17
This photo shows Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca and Harrison Ford as Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The movie opens officially on Dec. 18, but there are “advance screenings” with special events on Dec. 17.
Today is the day Princess Leia, Chewbacca and Luke Skywalker (though there is much fan discussion about his role) return to the big screen with the latest instalment in the Star Wars franchise, though tickets are not so easy to find. The official opening is tomorrow but there are “advance screenings” starting at 7 p.m. tonight, with some cities even hosting all-day marathons of the catalogue culminating with The Force Awakens; sadly, Ottawa is not one of them. Cineplex Odeon reps say the 3D and VIP shows tonight are sold out across Ottawa, but there are tickets for regular screenings starting at 10 p.m. and later at South Keys, Carling Avenue, SilverCity and Barrhaven cinemas. (It’s recommended to purchase in advance in person or online.) Oddly, there are a lot of tickets still left for shows on Friday, the official opening day, at matinée, 7 p.m. and other time slots across the city. www.cineplex.com
In 2013, OrKidstra member Aaron Kaiser 5yrs tries his hand at conducting
Cuteness and seasonal cheer will be in abundance at the Orkidstra performance, offered by children aged 5 to 18 years from underserved areas of the city who have been empowered by the local charity through learning music, 6:30 p.m., Bronson Centre. There will be three levels of music, starting with the youngest “KiddlyWinks,” with a program of music including popular and classical pieces, with a full range of orchestral instruments. Tickets: Free, but donations are welcome. www.leadingnotefoundation.org
A harpist and two storytellers will weave the mysterious, seasonal tale of Turlough O’Carolan, a 17th century, blind Irish lad who become one of the generation’s most popular composers — possibly after tangling with a Fairy Queen, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets: $22. ottawastorytellers.ca
House of Targ provides for those who find the pervasive Christmas jolliness can bring on the need for something angry, even if it is the relatively melodic, technical punk of A Wilhelm Scream (yes, named after the stock movie sound effect) and New Orleans’ Pears, 9 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $12.50. spectrasonic.com
A festive steampunk costume or donation for refugees waiting in Greece will get you entry to a party with a steampunk Santa, possible carolling excursion, dancing and other fun, 8 p.m., Moscow Tea Room, 527 Sussex Dr. The first 50 on the guest list will get a $10 drink voucher and a chance on the canapés before they run out. Please bring donations of money, clothes or blankets— not toys.
Friday, December 18
Ottawa institution Slo’ Tom plays House of Targ.
It’s music Friday, but as it is December, every gig has a bit of holly added.
Kitsch comedy-master Remi Royale is joined by Slo’ Tom (eclectic country) and Super Awesome Club (purveyors of “unsucky jazz”) for the first night of the House of Targ’s Seasons Beatings event, 10 p.m. Tickets: $6 before 10 p.m., $8 after 10 p.m. www.houseoftarg.com
It’s a punk rock holiday with speed demons ELE, The Tenenbaums, Pseudo and Holy Christopher, 9 p.m., Avant-Garde Bar, 135 1/2 Besserer St. Tickets: $5.
Spice up your life with Wannabe, the increasingly-popular Spice Girls tribute band at a 90’s or bust holiday party, also with DJs Palm D’Or and Pat Johnson, 10 p.m., Babylon. Tickets: $7-$12. (They will also be selling “spice-flavoured” toques — so get some shopping done while yelling about what you want, what you really, really want.) babylonclub.ca
For rock and an ugly sweater party, head to LIVEon Elgin where The Dead Centuries, Mosely, Weird with Cats and The Bela Bandits hit the stage after patrons sample baked goods and shop local wares, 7:30 p.m., 220 Elgin St. Tickets: $7 in advance, $10 at the door. liveonelgin.com
Saturday, December 19
John Huston plays all the characters in his one-man show of A Christmas Carol, on until Dec. 21. .
Not in the holiday spirit yet? See actor John D. Huston’s acclaimed, multi-accented, one-man performance of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dicken, back at a candlelight NAC Fourth Stage after a cross-Canada tour. The Finest Kind trio will be punctuting his performance with period seasonal songs sung in pubs and on street corners during the 19th century 7:30 p.m., also on Dec. 19 and 21. Tickets: from $25. www.dickensperformer.com
Be an elf today.
There be elves at the Billings Estate today, and your little one can join them with suitable costumes available, stories to be read with Mrs Claus and even a secret gift to make (for a parent — sssh!) with Santa, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2100 Cabot St. Cost: $6, $10/pair, $16/family. www.ottawa.ca/museums
There’s a free, magical village at Place D’Orléans that Cashou the Squirrel will be visiting today from noon to 2 p.m. Admission is free, but money and non-perishable food items will be accepted until Dec. 24. Profits will be shared with the Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard, Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre’s Food Bank, Camp Banting and the Gloucester North Lions Club Legacy Fund.
Pop Up Market Bizarre Baazar is Saturday’s installment of 10 days of Zaphod festivities, featuring local and independent vendors curated by Hot Buttered Pop Cultured vintage shop, from noon to 5 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Drinks will be available so minors can only attend with adults, and donations are being collected for the Ottawa Food Bank. zaphods.ca
For those disappointed when Toronto’s gypsy-informed, eclectic and dramatic (but very fun) Quartetto Gelato sold out their Magic of Christmas show in Smiths Falls, they have another gig tonight, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. There may be silliness among the virtuoso playing. Tickets: $5-$39. shenkmanarts.ca
The Winter Solstice will be celebrated with contemporary choral works sung by the 30-voice Capital Chamber Choir, including pieces by Morten Lauridsen and John Tavener, 8 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod St. Tickets: $15-$25. www.capitalchamberchoir.ca
The holidays get a jazz riff at GigSpace, where The Juliet Singers perform with Nicole Ratté and the house band, all lubricated by samples of Tooth and Nail craft beer, 7:30 p.m., 953 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $20. gigspaceottawa.com
Thank goodness for K-pop and the Korean embassy providing a foil for all the Christmas around. The Hallyu Com-On Dancefest Gala ends a three-day dance workshop event with showcase at the Canadian Museum of History, featuring 15 of Canada’s hottest K-pop dance groups from Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal, including a special performance from L.A.-based MVP Elite and Seoul’s BETTER SWAGG, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: Free, but register at http://bit.ly/1m9mwG3
Also, comedian Graham Kay is back home from his new digs in L.A., we assume for holiday obligations which may or may not become fodder for his acerbic stand-up shows at Yuk Yuk’s. Kay, who is writing for CTV show Spun Out starring David Foley, has already sold out his Friday night gig, but his growing legion of fans can see him tonight at 8:30 p.m., tomorrow and then again on Boxing Day, 292 Elgin St. Tickets: $20. www.yukyuks.com
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