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Saturday, Sept. 13
The Urban Craft Market Fall edition celebrating all things “hip, modern and handmade” — from soap, to jewelry to food — is on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave. urbancraftmarket.com
The 4th annual Ottawa/Gatineau Pinball and Gameroom show, hosted by the House of Targ and Ottawa Pinball, is on all weekend at Aydelu Centre, 94 rue du Patrimoine, Gatineau. Tickets:$15/day, $25/weekend, children under 12 $10/day, $15/weekend. ottawapinball.com
Savour Fall at Rideau Hall with local foodstuffs to taste, cooking demos and tours of the residence, kitchen garden and greenhouses, 12:30 to 4 p.m.. Free. www.gg.ca/visitus
It’s an all-day extravaganza at Folkfest, from the family-friendly The Little Ditties ( 2 p.m.), and Fred Penner (4 p.m. and 8 p.m.), country’s The Carper Family (3:30 p.m. ), the funky The Mellotones (9:30 p.m.), Neutral Milk Hotel with Mustafa the poet (8:15 p.m.) and Ottawa’s favourite band — Blue Rodeo (9:30 p.m.), and so much more. Tickets: $45. For passes and the full schedule visit ottawafolk.com
Ultimate Fitness Event World Championship is at Centrepointe Theatres on Sept. 13.
Fitness competitors and bodybuilders from across Canada will compete for the chance to qualify at the Ultimate Fitness Event World Championship, 10 a.m., Centrepointe Theatres. Tickets: $26.25/$16.25 child for prejudging at 10 a.m., finals at 6 p.m. $41.25/$23.75. All-day pass: $62.50/$35 child. centrepointetheatres.com
Books on Beechwood celebrates its 20th anniversary with 20 per cent off everything in the store and free bargain books with a $20 purchase — while supplies last. Refreshments will be served thoughout the day. booksonbeechwood.com
The 25th annual Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Ottawa is starting at Snider Plaza, 150 Bank St. with a community fair at noon, followed by the walk and a family fun obstacle course, and more, to help seven local organizations. Register or donate at aidswalkottawa.ca
You may hear some Blondie at the Mercury Lounge this Saturday night.
Leather ties and anything lamé is de rigueur at The Disco Ball where underground disco and boogie vibes from the late 70’s and 80’s will be spun all night long by DK Trevor Walker, the second Saturday of every month, 10 p.m., Mercury Lounge. Door: $7. mercurylounge.com
Celebrate the turnip and other vegetables at Rootapalooza at the Beechwood Market, with special vendor items, canning demonstrations and a visit from Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 99 Beechwood Ave.
Then eat and shop your way through the annual Tastes of Wellington West, where samples of food will be on offer from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. — or until they are all gone. Proceeds will help the Somerset West Community Health Centre
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Register to bike, roll, walk, car-pool, board or bus in the Commute Smart Challenge — which runs Sept. 14 to 21 — and win points towards possible prizes. ottawaridematch.com
Then gain points by walking/biking the route of the West End Studio tour, which opens the creative sanctum of 16 different artists to the public, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. westendstudiotour.ca
Joss Stone is driven by the power of soul music.
What to see on the last day of Ottawa Folk Festival: families will enjoy The Little Ditties (3 p.m.) and country flavour of The Carper Family (4:30 p.m.), innovative Quebec performers Bobby Bazini (5:34 p.m.) and Coeur de Pirate (6 p.m.), sweet sounds from Craig Cardiff (5 p.m.), indie rockers The Wooden Sky (5 p.m.), and soul singer Joss Stone (8 p.m.), Hog’s Back Park. ottawafolk.com
Get rid of your excess electronics at the community E-waste drop-off, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Adult High School, parking lot, 401 Preston St. All will be recycled by Ontario Electronic Stewardship, with proceeds to the Dalhousie Community Association.
There may be ice cream served as Jerry Greenfield, founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, speaks at Centrepointe Theatreas part of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa annual kickoff campaign, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 jewishottawa.com
The annual Festival of Flavours features 60 vendors and local producers offering samples of produce, food and beverages to try, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street E., Vankleek Hill. http://bit.ly/1CxYs3x
Explore the finds of over 60 vendors at the 48th annual Ottawa Gem, Mineral and Jewelry show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave. www.olmc.ca
What to do this week in and around Ottawa
Monday, Sept. 15
Photograph by Ryan Seyeau
Photographer Ryan Seyeau’s exhibit Street, Chinatown, which captures the revitalization of the Somerset Street West area, opens at the Ottawa School of Art’s downtown campus, 8 p.m., 35 George St. exhibit continues to Sept. 22. artottawa.ca
One World Dialogue is bringing inspirational speakers promoting peace to Momondays, a recurring speaking event, 6 p.m., this week at Paddy Boland’s, 101 Clarence St. Admission: $10. momondays.com/ottawa
Try your hands at sporting clay pigeons at Kenauk nature reserve in Montebello.
Try your hand at clay shooting in advance of hunting season (deer hunting begins in late October) at a 65,000-acre private fish and game reserve a hour from Ottawa, Kenauk Nature, 100 chemin Kenauk, Montebello. Available 7 days a week until snow gets too deep to walk in the woods, but call to reserve. Cost: $95-$105, includes all equipment, protection, instructor and 50 shots. kenauk.com
Six young musicians from Ottawa, selected by award-winning judges, perform for industry professionals at MusikOttawa 2014, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets: from $15. nac-cna.ca
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Second Wave by Larry Deacon
Artist Larry Deacon shares his exploration of Ontario — mostly by canoe — in his new exhibit, Drift, on at the Studio Café Gallery until October 5. thestudiocafe.ca
Get preview tickets for the world premiere of The Boy in the Moon, based on the moving memoir by Ian Brown about raising a son with a rare genetic condition, as the opening night show Thursday is already sold out, 8 p.m., Great Canadian Theatre Company. On to Oct. 5. Tickets: $19.47/preview. gctc.ca
Have an idea for a one or two-day civic event? Apply for funding from the City. The events should be run by a not-for-profit organization, have free admission and be linked to or celebrate a civic or statutory holiday. Deadline is Nov. 3. For more information, visit ottawa.ca
Perils of Persephone, a satirical comedy by Dan Needles who wrote the popular Wingfield series, is about a cunning farm family who take on the government after nuclear waste ends up on their land, opens at the Ottawa Little Theatre, 7:30 p.m. On until Oct. 4. Tickets: $10 to $25. ottawalittletheatre.com (Dan Needles is also offering a workshop on playwriting at the OLT, Sept. 20, 1 to 4 p.m. $35.)
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Lisa Limone and Maroc Orange (Estonia) will be screened on the first night of the Ottawa Animation Festival.
The 38th Ottawa International Animation Festival will be celebrating Walt Disney this year, along with its international short and feature film competition which starts with a screening of Lisa Limone and Maroc Orange, a quick version of Romeo & Juliet — but with fruit (Estonia, 7 p.m., 14+, $12) followed by the Short Film Competition 1 (9:15 p.m., adult, $12), both at Bytowne Cinema. The festival runs to Sept. 21 animationfestival.ca
Grammy Award winners The Black Keys are at the Canadian Tire Centre with their new album Turn Blue, and supporting band Cage the Elephant, 8 p.m., 1000 Palladium Dr. Tickets: $35-$69.50. canadiantirecentre.com
For those who have always wanted to actually hit the notes at the annual Come Sing Messiah event (Dec. 5 this year) comes this 12-week Messiah 101 course, 6 p.m., Alcorn Music Studios, 953 Gladstone Ave. $175. alcornmusicstudios.com/messiah-101
Author and historian Phil Jenkins will speak at the Friends of the Farm general meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., K.W. Neatby Building. All welcome. friendsofthefarm.ca
Thursday, Sept. 18
Learn how to preserve your tomatoes.
Learnt to preserve tomatoes at a free workshop with Terri O’Neill, hosted by Just Food, at 8:30 p.m., Bethany Baptist Church, 380 Centrepointe Dr. Registration is required as space is limited. Another will be held downtown on Sept. 23. justfood.ca
Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa, the bastion of French cuisine, offers popular workshops for all, including the upcoming Latin American cuisine (Sept. 17, deadline today) cupcake creations (Oct. 4) and seasonally appropriate hearty stews (Oct. 18). Classes fill up so register now. Cost: $170 for practical, $50 for demo only. lcbottawa.com
Anyone considering a Master’s or PhD is invited to the World’s Best Grad School Fair, with representative from universities around the world — including the LSE, Queen’s, HEC Paris and more, 3:30 p.m., Novotel Ottawa, 35 Nicholas St. Admission: $5 in advance, $15 at door, or free with student I.D. topuniversities.com
What to see at the Animation Festival: Feature film competitor Aunt Hilde is one of the many family-friendly screenings (France, 7 p.m., 412), followed by the for-adults Short Film Competition 3 (9:15 p.m., $12) both at the Bytowne Cinema. animationfestival.ca
Friday, Sept. 19
Burlesque princess Sydni Deveraux
The Ottawa Burlesque Festival starts with The Dark Side of the Merkin show, starring Sydni Deveraux, Burlesque Hall of Fame’s 2013 Princess of Burlesque,and other international and local performers, 10 p.m., Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Ave. Festival runs all weekend. ottawaburlesquefestival.com
Carleton students get a discount to Life in Color, a musical party where you will get covered in paint, with Sultan and Ned Shepard, Manufactured Superstars and Pierce Fulton, 10 p.m., EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr. $45, not including discount. lifeincolor.com
Stephen Fearing plays the Black Sheep Inn
Multiple Juno Winner Stephen Fearing and Irish singer/songwriter Andy White perform at the The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
What to see at the Animation Festival: a new up-and-coming director at Walt Disney will premiere a new short film and discuss it’s creation (5 p.m., $12), and comic book fans will enjoy the feature film competitor, Seth’s Dominion, a documentary about the Canadian cartoonist (7 p.m., $12, 14+). animationfestival.ca
German pop-rock band The Mix is an integrative, inclusive band with members with and without disabilities that has built up a large following in their home country and around the world, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox. Tickets: $7. zaphods.ca
Saturday, Sept. 20
Still from The Little Mermaid
Directors of the Little Mermaid will answer questions before a screening of their movie as part of the Ottawa International Animation Festival, part of a special look at Walt Disney during this event, 11 a.m., Bytowne Cinema. Tickets: $12, $8/child. For more for the entire family, visit animationfestival.ca
Acclaimed author Eleanor Catton will discuss her book The Luminaries, which won the 2013 Man Booker Prize and Governor General’s Award for Fiction, in which three unsolved crimes link the fortunes of 12 men during New Zealand’s gold rush, 7 p.m., Centretown United Church, 507 Bank St. Tickets: $15, $10/reduced. writersfestival.org
The simplicity and beauty of bonsai will be on display at the Ottawa Bonsai Society’s annual exhibition at the Japanese Embassy, 255 Sussex Dr., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Free admission. ottawabonsai.org
Sandy Hill is having a massive yard sale, perfect for students who find themselves missing key pieces of furniture. (Rain date is Sunday.)
Explore Woody Plants on a tour of Petrie Island with Owen Clarkin, 9:30 a.m. Cost: $10, $20/family. Register at petrieisand.org
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with activities organized by the embassy on Sparks Street Mall, with art exhibit, mariachi band, dancing and Bamba lessons, singer José Rivas, regional costumes, piñata workshops, face painting and more all weekend, starting at 8 a.m., between Metcalfe and O’Connor streets. embamex.sre.gob.mx/canada_eng
DJs Food, Cheba and Moneyshot play their collaboration Caught in the Middle of a Three Way Mix – a remix of the Beastie Boys’ Paul’s Boutique album, 10 p.m., Ritual, 137 Besserer St. Tickets: $15. spectrasonic.com
Illusionist Messmer performs at the Shenkman Arts Centre on September 20.
Two men will dazzle with their power over our minds: illusionist Messmer is back from France to perform at Shenkman Arts Centre (8 p.m., in French, $43.75, $20/students) while hypnotist Cyrus will make the audience and his volunteers laugh at Centrepointe Theatres (8 p.m., in English, $35).
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The Urban Craft Market Fall edition celebrating all things “hip, modern and handmade” — from soap, to jewelry to food — is on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave. urbancraftmarket.com
The 4th annual Ottawa/Gatineau Pinball and Gameroom show, hosted by the House of Targ and Ottawa Pinball, is on all weekend at Aydelu Centre, 94 rue du Patrimoine, Gatineau. Tickets:$15/day, $25/weekend, children under 12 $10/day, $15/weekend. ottawapinball.com
Savour Fall at Rideau Hall with local foodstuffs to taste, cooking demos and tours of the residence, kitchen garden and greenhouses, 12:30 to 4 p.m.. Free. www.gg.ca/visitus
It’s an all-day extravaganza at Folkfest, from the family-friendly The Little Ditties ( 2 p.m.), and Fred Penner (4 p.m. and 8 p.m.), country’s The Carper Family (3:30 p.m. ), the funky The Mellotones (9:30 p.m.), Neutral Milk Hotel with Mustafa the poet (8:15 p.m.) and Ottawa’s favourite band — Blue Rodeo (9:30 p.m.), and so much more. Tickets: $45. For passes and the full schedule visit ottawafolk.com
Ultimate Fitness Event World Championship is at Centrepointe Theatres on Sept. 13.
Fitness competitors and bodybuilders from across Canada will compete for the chance to qualify at the Ultimate Fitness Event World Championship, 10 a.m., Centrepointe Theatres. Tickets: $26.25/$16.25 child for prejudging at 10 a.m., finals at 6 p.m. $41.25/$23.75. All-day pass: $62.50/$35 child. centrepointetheatres.com
Books on Beechwood celebrates its 20th anniversary with 20 per cent off everything in the store and free bargain books with a $20 purchase — while supplies last. Refreshments will be served thoughout the day. booksonbeechwood.com
The 25th annual Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Ottawa is starting at Snider Plaza, 150 Bank St. with a community fair at noon, followed by the walk and a family fun obstacle course, and more, to help seven local organizations. Register or donate at aidswalkottawa.ca
You may hear some Blondie at the Mercury Lounge this Saturday night.
Leather ties and anything lamé is de rigueur at The Disco Ball where underground disco and boogie vibes from the late 70’s and 80’s will be spun all night long by DK Trevor Walker, the second Saturday of every month, 10 p.m., Mercury Lounge. Door: $7. mercurylounge.com
Celebrate the turnip and other vegetables at Rootapalooza at the Beechwood Market, with special vendor items, canning demonstrations and a visit from Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 99 Beechwood Ave.
Then eat and shop your way through the annual Tastes of Wellington West, where samples of food will be on offer from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. — or until they are all gone. Proceeds will help the Somerset West Community Health Centre
Related
- Art exhibits: What's new — and closing — this week
- Concerts: Who is playing where Sept. 11 to 18
- Garden calendar: Events for the novice and expert
Register to bike, roll, walk, car-pool, board or bus in the Commute Smart Challenge — which runs Sept. 14 to 21 — and win points towards possible prizes. ottawaridematch.com
Then gain points by walking/biking the route of the West End Studio tour, which opens the creative sanctum of 16 different artists to the public, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. westendstudiotour.ca
Joss Stone is driven by the power of soul music.
What to see on the last day of Ottawa Folk Festival: families will enjoy The Little Ditties (3 p.m.) and country flavour of The Carper Family (4:30 p.m.), innovative Quebec performers Bobby Bazini (5:34 p.m.) and Coeur de Pirate (6 p.m.), sweet sounds from Craig Cardiff (5 p.m.), indie rockers The Wooden Sky (5 p.m.), and soul singer Joss Stone (8 p.m.), Hog’s Back Park. ottawafolk.com
Get rid of your excess electronics at the community E-waste drop-off, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Adult High School, parking lot, 401 Preston St. All will be recycled by Ontario Electronic Stewardship, with proceeds to the Dalhousie Community Association.
There may be ice cream served as Jerry Greenfield, founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, speaks at Centrepointe Theatreas part of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa annual kickoff campaign, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 jewishottawa.com
The annual Festival of Flavours features 60 vendors and local producers offering samples of produce, food and beverages to try, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street E., Vankleek Hill. http://bit.ly/1CxYs3x
Explore the finds of over 60 vendors at the 48th annual Ottawa Gem, Mineral and Jewelry show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave. www.olmc.ca
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Sydni Deveraux stars in the opening night performance of the Ottawa Burlesque Festival on September 19.
The X-MEN game was one of the newest machines at the second annual Ottawa Pinball and Gameroom Show at the Hilton Garden Inn on Sept 8, 2012.
David Kawai / Ottawa Citizen
A still from Lumberjacked, a short film being screened in the competition at the Ottawa International Animation festival.
Learn how to preserve your tomatoes.
Andrew King is participating in the West End Studio Tour.
Lora Bidner performs at MusikOttawa
Illusionist Messmer performs at the Shenkman Arts Centre on September 20.
A Japanese Maple at previous show. The Ottawa Bonsai Society is holding its annual show on the weekend of September 20 to 21 at the Japanese Embassy.
courtesy / ottawabonsai.org
Lonely Pine by Larry Deacon at the Studio Gallery from September 11 to October 5.
Photograph by Ryan Seyeau part of an exhibit at the Ottawa School of Art from September 15 to 22.
Joss Stone is driven by the power of soul music.
File photo: Amateur singers gather to sing Handel's Messiah at the Dominion Chalmers United Church.
Chris Mikula / Ottawa Citizen
Bobby Bazini plays the Ottawa Folk Festival on September 14. Handout For endemann
American ice cream makers Ben Cohen en Jerry Greenfield, founders of the brand, Ben & Jerry's. Greenfield will be speaking at Centrepointe Theatres.
ADE JOHNSON / ANP
Try your hand at sporting clay pigeons at Kenauk nature reserve in Montebello.
courtesy / Kenauk
The Wooden Sky is at the Ottawa Folk Festival on September 14.
Rommel Ribeiro performs at MusikOttawa.
The Black Keys play the Canadian Tire Centre on Sept. 17.
Courtesy / Danny Clinch
German pop-rock band The Mix play Zaphod Beeblebrox on September 19.
Still from The Little Mermaid
Stephen Fearing plays the Black Sheep Inn on September 19.
Author Eleanor Catton
What to do this week in and around Ottawa
Monday, Sept. 15
Photograph by Ryan Seyeau
Photographer Ryan Seyeau’s exhibit Street, Chinatown, which captures the revitalization of the Somerset Street West area, opens at the Ottawa School of Art’s downtown campus, 8 p.m., 35 George St. exhibit continues to Sept. 22. artottawa.ca
One World Dialogue is bringing inspirational speakers promoting peace to Momondays, a recurring speaking event, 6 p.m., this week at Paddy Boland’s, 101 Clarence St. Admission: $10. momondays.com/ottawa
Try your hands at sporting clay pigeons at Kenauk nature reserve in Montebello.
Try your hand at clay shooting in advance of hunting season (deer hunting begins in late October) at a 65,000-acre private fish and game reserve a hour from Ottawa, Kenauk Nature, 100 chemin Kenauk, Montebello. Available 7 days a week until snow gets too deep to walk in the woods, but call to reserve. Cost: $95-$105, includes all equipment, protection, instructor and 50 shots. kenauk.com
Six young musicians from Ottawa, selected by award-winning judges, perform for industry professionals at MusikOttawa 2014, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets: from $15. nac-cna.ca
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Second Wave by Larry Deacon
Artist Larry Deacon shares his exploration of Ontario — mostly by canoe — in his new exhibit, Drift, on at the Studio Café Gallery until October 5. thestudiocafe.ca
Get preview tickets for the world premiere of The Boy in the Moon, based on the moving memoir by Ian Brown about raising a son with a rare genetic condition, as the opening night show Thursday is already sold out, 8 p.m., Great Canadian Theatre Company. On to Oct. 5. Tickets: $19.47/preview. gctc.ca
Have an idea for a one or two-day civic event? Apply for funding from the City. The events should be run by a not-for-profit organization, have free admission and be linked to or celebrate a civic or statutory holiday. Deadline is Nov. 3. For more information, visit ottawa.ca
Perils of Persephone, a satirical comedy by Dan Needles who wrote the popular Wingfield series, is about a cunning farm family who take on the government after nuclear waste ends up on their land, opens at the Ottawa Little Theatre, 7:30 p.m. On until Oct. 4. Tickets: $10 to $25. ottawalittletheatre.com (Dan Needles is also offering a workshop on playwriting at the OLT, Sept. 20, 1 to 4 p.m. $35.)
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Lisa Limone and Maroc Orange (Estonia) will be screened on the first night of the Ottawa Animation Festival.
The 38th Ottawa International Animation Festival will be celebrating Walt Disney this year, along with its international short and feature film competition which starts with a screening of Lisa Limone and Maroc Orange, a quick version of Romeo & Juliet — but with fruit (Estonia, 7 p.m., 14+, $12) followed by the Short Film Competition 1 (9:15 p.m., adult, $12), both at Bytowne Cinema. The festival runs to Sept. 21 animationfestival.ca
Grammy Award winners The Black Keys are at the Canadian Tire Centre with their new album Turn Blue, and supporting band Cage the Elephant, 8 p.m., 1000 Palladium Dr. Tickets: $35-$69.50. canadiantirecentre.com
For those who have always wanted to actually hit the notes at the annual Come Sing Messiah event (Dec. 5 this year) comes this 12-week Messiah 101 course, 6 p.m., Alcorn Music Studios, 953 Gladstone Ave. $175. alcornmusicstudios.com/messiah-101
Author and historian Phil Jenkins will speak at the Friends of the Farm general meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., K.W. Neatby Building. All welcome. friendsofthefarm.ca
Thursday, Sept. 18
Learn how to preserve your tomatoes.
Learnt to preserve tomatoes at a free workshop with Terri O’Neill, hosted by Just Food, at 8:30 p.m., Bethany Baptist Church, 380 Centrepointe Dr. Registration is required as space is limited. Another will be held downtown on Sept. 23. justfood.ca
Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa, the bastion of French cuisine, offers popular workshops for all, including the upcoming Latin American cuisine (Sept. 17, deadline today) cupcake creations (Oct. 4) and seasonally appropriate hearty stews (Oct. 18). Classes fill up so register now. Cost: $170 for practical, $50 for demo only. lcbottawa.com
Anyone considering a Master’s or PhD is invited to the World’s Best Grad School Fair, with representative from universities around the world — including the LSE, Queen’s, HEC Paris and more, 3:30 p.m., Novotel Ottawa, 35 Nicholas St. Admission: $5 in advance, $15 at door, or free with student I.D. topuniversities.com
What to see at the Animation Festival: Feature film competitor Aunt Hilde is one of the many family-friendly screenings (France, 7 p.m., 412), followed by the for-adults Short Film Competition 3 (9:15 p.m., $12) both at the Bytowne Cinema. animationfestival.ca
Friday, Sept. 19
Burlesque princess Sydni Deveraux
The Ottawa Burlesque Festival starts with The Dark Side of the Merkin show, starring Sydni Deveraux, Burlesque Hall of Fame’s 2013 Princess of Burlesque,and other international and local performers, 10 p.m., Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Ave. Festival runs all weekend. ottawaburlesquefestival.com
Carleton students get a discount to Life in Color, a musical party where you will get covered in paint, with Sultan and Ned Shepard, Manufactured Superstars and Pierce Fulton, 10 p.m., EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr. $45, not including discount. lifeincolor.com
Stephen Fearing plays the Black Sheep Inn
Multiple Juno Winner Stephen Fearing and Irish singer/songwriter Andy White perform at the The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
What to see at the Animation Festival: a new up-and-coming director at Walt Disney will premiere a new short film and discuss it’s creation (5 p.m., $12), and comic book fans will enjoy the feature film competitor, Seth’s Dominion, a documentary about the Canadian cartoonist (7 p.m., $12, 14+). animationfestival.ca
German pop-rock band The Mix is an integrative, inclusive band with members with and without disabilities that has built up a large following in their home country and around the world, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox. Tickets: $7. zaphods.ca
Saturday, Sept. 20
Still from The Little Mermaid
Directors of the Little Mermaid will answer questions before a screening of their movie as part of the Ottawa International Animation Festival, part of a special look at Walt Disney during this event, 11 a.m., Bytowne Cinema. Tickets: $12, $8/child. For more for the entire family, visit animationfestival.ca
Acclaimed author Eleanor Catton will discuss her book The Luminaries, which won the 2013 Man Booker Prize and Governor General’s Award for Fiction, in which three unsolved crimes link the fortunes of 12 men during New Zealand’s gold rush, 7 p.m., Centretown United Church, 507 Bank St. Tickets: $15, $10/reduced. writersfestival.org
The simplicity and beauty of bonsai will be on display at the Ottawa Bonsai Society’s annual exhibition at the Japanese Embassy, 255 Sussex Dr., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Free admission. ottawabonsai.org
Sandy Hill is having a massive yard sale, perfect for students who find themselves missing key pieces of furniture. (Rain date is Sunday.)
Explore Woody Plants on a tour of Petrie Island with Owen Clarkin, 9:30 a.m. Cost: $10, $20/family. Register at petrieisand.org
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with activities organized by the embassy on Sparks Street Mall, with art exhibit, mariachi band, dancing and Bamba lessons, singer José Rivas, regional costumes, piñata workshops, face painting and more all weekend, starting at 8 a.m., between Metcalfe and O’Connor streets. embamex.sre.gob.mx/canada_eng
DJs Food, Cheba and Moneyshot play their collaboration Caught in the Middle of a Three Way Mix – a remix of the Beastie Boys’ Paul’s Boutique album, 10 p.m., Ritual, 137 Besserer St. Tickets: $15. spectrasonic.com
Illusionist Messmer performs at the Shenkman Arts Centre on September 20.
Two men will dazzle with their power over our minds: illusionist Messmer is back from France to perform at Shenkman Arts Centre (8 p.m., in French, $43.75, $20/students) while hypnotist Cyrus will make the audience and his volunteers laugh at Centrepointe Theatres (8 p.m., in English, $35).
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