What to do this week: Oct. 30 to Nov. 8

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Saturday, Nov. 1


The ever-popular Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show is back, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ottawa Convention Centre. Admission: $10. Discount coupon available at www.ottawavintageclothingshow.ca

The 8th Great Pumpkin Charity Ball features Alison Wonderland Band, a disco dungeon, the Mentalist Jaymes White and more, to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saint Brigid’s “haunted castle” — aka Centre for the Arts — 310 St. Patrick St. Tickets: $40. www.greatpumpkinball.com

Get your copy early at a pre-release event for A Play of Shadow by Julie Czerneda, the sequel to A Turn of Light which just won the Prix Aurora for Best English Novel, 11 a.m., Perfect Books, 258A Elgin St. www.perfectbooks.ca

The much-anticipated 22nd annual Enriched Bread Artists Annual Open Studio — coincidentally featuring 22 artists working in everything from sculpture to film — opens with a special event from 6 to 9 p.m., 951 Gladstone Ave. Exhibit on each weekend until Nov. 9. Admission: Free. www.enrichedbreadartists.com

Simply Unique: Ottawa Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild Exhibition and Sale, Oct. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m., Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave. www.ovwsg.com

There will be a costume parade at the Shenkman Arts Centre Halloween Party for all ages, including face painting and storytelling, noon to 3 p.m., 245 Centrum Blvd. Donations accepted to the Ottawa School of Art. shenkmanarts.ca

Centrepointe Theatres studio will be transformed into a dance club for children aged four to 10 years, giving them a safe place to show off their moves, with instruction from a dance crew and a coffee bar — with treats for all ages, 2 to 4 p.m., 101 Centrepointe Dr. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: $5 each. centrepointetheatres.com

Learn about importing wine or beer for pleasure or profit at a Savvy Company seminar with Steven Trenholme, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nepean Sailing Club, 3259 Carling Ave. Registration: $325. savvycompany.ca

Echoes in the Ice: the Search for Franklin’s Ship is on display at the Library and Archives Canada, celebrating the recent discovery of the expedition’s flagship HMS Erebus items while the Science and Tech museum is closed. The Museum of Nature is also displaying personal items from those who left the expedition. www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca / click here to read more about the Franklin expedition.

Run off the treats and maybe pick up more at the 14th annual 10K and 5K Cookie Run, 10 a.m. College Catholique Samuel-Genest, 704 Carson’s Rd., in aid of the travel programs of the Girl Guides. http://bit.ly/1zjFChi

The outdoor Ottawa Farmers’ Market at Brewer Park is still open, until it moves to the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park on November 30, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ottawafarmersmarket.ca

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    Saint Brigid's 'Haunted Castle" returns for the Great Pumpkin Charity Ball on November 1.

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    A portion of the painting The Weight of a Stone by Crystal Beshara on exhibit at The Studio Cafe until November 28.

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    Launch pumpkins in aid of Cystic Fibrosis on November 2.

    Calvin D. Hanson / Reader Photo
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    Author Julie Czerneda in her office with her Prix Aurora for Best English Novel awarded October 4.

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    “In Flanders Fields” gained almost immediate worldwide popularity among soldiers and civilians. The poem was used in Canada for recruitment and fundraising purposes. This is part of the exhibit Fighting in Flanders at the Canadian War Museum.

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    Beyond the Pale beers are among the samples being poured at a tasting on November 5.

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    Learn about how to care for your pet — from kitten to horse — at the mini-vet school.

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    Maclean's columnist Scott Feschuk launches his humorous book this week.

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    Engelbert Humperdinck performs on November 5.

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    Do your best Metallica impersonation at heavy metal karaoke night.

    John Major / Ottawa Citizen
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    Luther Wright and others will perform at a Sale and auction in support of the Wakefield Grannies at the Wakefield Mill on November 2.

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    The cover image for the coffee table book Afghanistan: A Canadian Story 2001-2014. AR2010-0135-08 Cover Photo - 1 Royal Canadian Regiment (1RCR) Bravo Company (B COY) conduct a presence patrol of Haji Baba and the surrounding area. Sapper Aaron Phillips of 2 Combat Engineer Regiment (2CER) leads the way. 31 May 2010, Photo: Sergeant Daren Kraus, Image Tech, TFK Afghanistan, Roto 9

    Sgt Daren Kraus / Public Affairs
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    A portion of the cover art by Matt Stawicki for the book A Play of Shadow by Julie Czerneda.

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    Ted and Marion Outerbridge show their illusion talents on Parliament Hill in 2013.

    Wayne Cuddington / Ottawa Citizen
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    Chris Ralph performs in Billy Bishop goes to War.

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    Julian Taylor performs at Zaphod Beeblebrox on November 8.

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    Pina Bausch's company performs in the Canadian premiere of Vollmond at the National Arts Centre this week.

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    Fighting in Flanders is a new exhibit about Canadians' experiences in Belgium during the First World War.

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    Illusionists The Outerbridges are back in Ottawa.

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    Lee Harvey Osmond opens the Cracks Festival on November 7.
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Photos: What to do this week


Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.

Sunday, Nov. 2


It Happens Here is a safe space discussion about partner violence in LGBTTQ+ relationships, and what we can do to create more access, safety and support for those suffering, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Venus Envy, 226 Bank St. Free, but pre-registration required: venusenvy.ca

The Wakefield Mill hosts the Hand-in-Hand sale and auction for the Wakefield Grannies 10th anniversary celebration, featuring live music and original art and crafts, 3 to 6 p.m. The Grannies raise money for AIDS-orphaned children in South Africa. Admission: Free, including refreshments. thegrannies.org

The Shape of a Girl is a one-woman play examining the bullying and hierarchies that make up teen girls’ relationships, inspired by the death of Reena Virk at the hands of her peers, 1 and 4 p.m., Avalon Studio, 738A Bank St. Tickets: $15, $10 students/seniors.

Cheer at the international Bristol Dryland Canadian Championship Dog Race, featuring not just rig races, but human-dog teams on bikes, scooters and foot, with spectator stands set among the forest tracks, 6 Pine Lodge Rd., Bristol — about 45 minutes west of Ottawa. Admission and parking are free. No pets allowed. bristoldryland.ca

Vent your frustrations, win prizes and raise money for a good cause at the Squash CF Pumpkin Launch, where $5 lets you launch a real pumpkin at various targets and other events, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., corner of Old Richmond and Fallowfield roads. cysticfibrosis.ca

Monday, Nov. 3


The launch of Afghanistan: A Canadian Story 2001-20014, a commemorative book of stories and photos of the soldiers who fought for Canada, will be hosted by the Cameron Highlands, Governor General’s Foot Guards, Silver Cross mothers and others at the Cartier Drill Hall, 6 to 8 p.m. Proceeds from sales will aid military family funds. www.afghanistancanadianstory.ca

Learn how to guard against identity theft in a session offered in partnership with the Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada, 6:30 p.m., Beaverbrook branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Dr. Free, registration required. biblioottawalibrary.ca

Tuesday, Nov. 4


Maclean’s columnist Scott Feschuk launches his humorous book The Future And Why We Should Avoid It at an Ottawa Writers Festival extra event, 6 p.m., Metropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Dr. Free. writersfestival.org

Learn about Ornamental Grasses with Edythe Falconer, 7:30 p.m., Kanata-March Horticultural Society, Old Town Hall, 821 March Rd. Admission: $5 for non-members, all welcome. www.kanata-horticultural.com

The Ottawa Senators host Detroit Red Wings at 7:30 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr. Tickets: $18.61 to $186.61. capitaltickets.ca

Wednesday, Nov. 5


The ever-charming Engelbert Humperdinck performs songs from his four decades in entertainment at an intimate concert at Centrepointe Theatres, 8 p.m., 101 Centrepointe Dr. $96.75. centrepointetheatres.com

Learn how to grow your own garlic with David Hinks at a Carleton Place and District Horticultural Society event, 7 p.m., St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall, 39 Bridge St., Carleton Place. All welcome: $3 for visitors. cphorticulture.ca

A craft beer tasting, to encourage local consumption — including brewers Beyond the Pale, Bicycle Craft, Kichesippi and Beau’s — is being hosted by Ottawa Eco-District, 7 to 9 p.m., HUB Ottawa, 71 Bank St. Tickets: $12. ottawaecodistrict.org

Current NATO-Russia relations will be discussed by Markus Kaim of the German Institute of International and Security Affairs, 3:30 p.m., Senate Room, 6th floor, Robertson Hall, Carleton University. carleton.ca

Thursday, Nov. 6


Thrash out at the first Heavy Metal Karaoke Night, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Door: $5. houseoftarg.com

Artist Crystal Beshara examines the landscape of Newfoundland in her exhibit Life on the Rock, opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m., The Studio Café Gallery, 189 Somerset St. W. Exhibit until Nov. 28. www.thestudiocafe.ca

The Dixie Swim Club is about five southern belles, members of a 1950’s college swim team, who re-unite for a weekend away once a year over decades, 7:30 p.m., Gladstone Theatre. Tickets: $18. thegladstone.ca

Swing and classic jazz singer Susie Arioli performs at the 17th annual benefit and live auction for the Ottawa Jazz festival, auction hosted by CBC’s Alan Neal, 6:30 p.m., 395 Wellington St. Tickets: $50, with $30 tax receipt. ottawajazzfestival.com

Fighting in Flanders: Gas. Mud. Memory. provides a real look at Canadians’ lives in the trenches in Belgium during the First World War, opening event 5:30 p.m.,Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Plc. RSVP to 819-776-8616 to attend the opening. Also, learn about the First World War Soldier’s Kit in a hands-on exhibit for all, until Nov. 30. warmuseum.ca

Friday, Nov. 7


Vollmond, a dance piece about the effects of the full moon by Pina Bausch’s company, makes its Canadian premiere at the National Arts Centre, 8 p.m., 53 Elgin St.m, until Nov. 8. Tickets: From $50. nac-cna.ca

The Mini-Vet School series is back, with eight lectures over four nights with different specialists, suitable for pet owners and hopeful veterinarians, starting with a discussion about common small animal emergencies, 7 p.m., Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave. For all, aged 10 and up. Fee: $100/for all four lectures. vetoutreach.org

Chris Ralph stars as the First World War flying ace from Owen Sound in the celebrated play Billy Bishop Goes to War, one of the most popular Canadian plays since 1978, 7:30 p.m., 738A Bank St. Tickets: $17.10 to $25.95. vendini.com

LeE HARVeY OsMOND performs at the Ottawa Cracks festival, for spiritually-inclined people who wish to connect via art, music and social justice, 7:30 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers, 355 Cooper St. July Black performs Saturday. Tickets: $40. cracksfestival.org

The Ottawa Choral Society performs songs in observance of the 100th anniversary of the First World War, punctuated by poetry and archival footage, with guest General John de Chastelain, 8 p.m., St. Joseph’s Parish Church. ottawachoralsociety.com

Saturday, Nov. 8


Steampunk master illusionists Ted and Marion Outerbridge return to Ottawa to travel through time with their mysterious time machine in a family-friendly event, 7 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets: $36-$41. shenkmanarts.ca

Get a jump on holiday shopping at the Christmas in Valley Artisan Show featuring over 25 artisans, crafters and bakers, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, all weekend, 182 Bridge St., Almonte. www.valleyartisanshow.blogspot.com

Find something for the bibliophile at the Ottawa Small Press Fair, featuring the catalogue of local publishers, noon to 5 p.m., Jack Purcell Community Centre. Admission: Free. www.smallpressbookfair.blogspot.ca

Mercury Lounge celebrates their 18th anniversary and the end of their recent renovations with The Red Party — red garb encouraged — with dance floor beats from Trevor Walker, Lance Baptiste and Jeff Lapratte, and visuals by Matt Cameron, 10 p.m., 56 Byward Market Sq. Tickets: $9. mercurylounge.com

Apples pies, preserves and attic treasures are on offer at the Rothwell United Church Bazaar and lunch, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 42 Sumac St. www.rothwellunited.com

Bid on a art with volunteer hours instead of money at Timeraiser, a hip event meant to encourage community involvement, 7 p.m., Canadian Museum of History. www.timeraiser.ca/ottawa.html

Julian Taylor, ex-Staggered Crossing frontman, performs with his funk-pop band and openers Farewell Davidson at Zaphod Beeblebrox, 8 p.m. Tickets: $10. zaphods.ca

UXCamp Ottawa 2014 brings international speakers to a forum about the user experience, from useability testing to design to a new urban infrastructure — complete noobs are welcome, Canadian Museum of History. Tickets: $269. uxcampottawa.org

Eco Equitable boutique, a charity which provides skills and employment through textile recycling, is having a Fill-a-Bag fabric sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 404 McArthur Ave. Each bag is $15. ecoequitable.ca

Holding a public event of any kind? Send information by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before it starts to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com

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