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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., 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
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
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. thegladstone.ca
The 41st annual Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show opens 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $5, $3/seniors/youth, free for those under 12. ottawa.ca
Samko & Miko Toy Warehouse has done the reviewing for you and offers up their pick of educational toys, games, books and more from big and lesser-known brands, EY Centre, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Nov. 9. Admission: Free. www.samkoandmikotoywrehouse.com
Fighting in Flanders is a new exhibit at the Canadian War Musseum.
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
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
Herd Magazine celebrates its 2nd anniversary with a party, 9 p.m., Gabba Hey, 250 City Centre, Unit 202. tickets: $5 includes one raffle ticket. herdmag.ca
The Rockcliffe Park Book Fair is another chance to dress as your favourite comic character — no one can be Aquaman often enough — and pick up some books, 10 a.m to 9 p.m.. On until Nov. 9. Rockcliffeparkbookfair.com
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Saturday, Nov. 8
Ted and Marion Outerbridge show their illusion talents on Parliament Hill in 2013.
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
Ottawa-raised Erik Lind and The Orchard are pleased as punch to be headlining for the first time at The Black Sheep Inn, with indie-folk foursome Winchester Warm as opening act, 8;30 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
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
Bruce Cockburn will be signing his memoir Rumours of Glory.
Ottawa’s own rockstar Bruce Cockburn will be signing copies of his memoir, Rumour of Glory, at the Kanata Chapters, 2 p.m., 400 Earl Grey Dr. facebook.com
Bid on art with volunteer hours instead of money at Timeraiser, a hip event to encourage community involvement, 7 p.m., Canadian Museum of History. www.timeraiser.ca/ottawa.html
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
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
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 until Nov. 9. Admission: Free. www.enrichedbreadartists.com
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
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
Sunday, Nov. 9
The Ottawa Wine and Food Show is on with something for all tastes, starting with the Red Carpet to out-of-the-box beer pairings to entertaining with chocolate — and much to taste, noon to 5:30 p.m., Shaw Centre. Tickets: From $28.25. ottawawineanfoodfestival.com
Fido, Fluffy and even Polly are welcome at the Ottawa Pet Expo where there are new toys and treats to try, animal competitions to watch and experts and breeders to query, EY Centre, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $12. www.ottawapetexpo.ca / Download and sign waiver to bring your pet.
Then have your photo taken with a 100-pound tortoise or take part in a science workshop after a screening of Galapagos 3D at the IMAX theatre of the Canadian Museum of History, just this weekend thanks to a visit from Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. historymuseum.ca
The Almonte Old Town Hall hosts a Handmade Harvest Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $2, free for those under 16, includes free swag bag to first 50 in line. handmadeharvest.com
Watch a screening of The Dragonphoenix Chronicles, part of the Cellar Door Film Festival showcasing speculative cinema and Ottawa film scene, noon, Club Saw, 67 Nicholas St. Tickets: $12. www.cdff.ca
Monday, Nov. 10
Graffiti by Berlin artists Poet and Arunski part of the exhibit commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall at the Diefenbunker Museum.
Commemorate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall at a trio of exhibitions, including one of rare photographs and political cartoons, another of graffiti murals and one simulating a walk down the length of the wall as it existed, Diefenbunker Museum, 3929 Carp Rd. diefenbunker.ca
John Ralston Saul discusses his book The Comeback, about the Idle No More Movement and the need to discuss aboriginal rights and freedoms in Canada at a Writer’s Festival event, 7 p.m., Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. Tickets: $15. writersfestival.org
Tuesday, Nov. 11
Princess Anne will participate in the National Remembrance Day Ceremony activities at the National War Memorial today as part of her tour of Canada. For more details, visit canadiancrown.gc.ca
The Canadian War Museum will webcast as a beam of sunlight illuminates the headstone of Canada’s Unknown Soldier at precisely 11 a.m. at warmuseum.ca/remember. A limited number of tickets are available as of 9:30 a.m. at the museum to attend the ceremony. warmuseum.ca
The National Gallery of Canada is offering free admission from noon to 5 p.m. and is presenting The Dumbells, a revival of vaudeville act from World War II at 12:30, 1:30 and 3 p.m. alongside special exhibit The Great War: The Persuasive Power of Photography. gallery.ca
House is a provocative dance piece by Israeli company L-E-V, with precise movements by the nine dancers making cinematic collages of human relationships, using light, music, and technology. Performance does contain some nudity. Tickets: from $40. nac-cna.ca
The Signatures Show hosts over 180 different Canadian artists, artisans and designers, with specialty boutiques, noon to 9 p.m., Shaw Centre. On until Nov. 16. Admission: $10. www.signaturesottawa.ca
The play Young Lady in White tells the story of Berlin from World War II as a photographic negative waits — with a sketch of a Dadaist cat — to be developed, Arts Court Theatre. Tickets: $20-$25. artscourt.ca
Wednesday, Nov. 12
The Ottawa Book Awards celebrates the city’s finest writers with prizes in fiction and non-fiction categories, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. Free, bilingual. shenkmanarts.ca
Multiple Grammy-Award winning jazz guitarist Pat Metheny performs with his new group, 8 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres, 101 Centrepointe Dr. Tickets: $86.75. centrepointetheatres.ca
Catch a preview of the cross-Canada tour of the hilarious and poignant musical hit Do You Want What I Have Got? A Craigslist Cantata, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre. Tickets: $37, $51/regular. On until Nov. 22. nac-cna.ca
Shattering the Glass Ceiling brings three federal public service leaders together to discuss how women can take ownership of their careers, 5 p.m., HMCS Bytown Officers’ mess, 78 LIsgar St. Tickets: $20 for non-members of The Institute of Public Administration of Canada. www/ipac.ca/ncr
The Ladies Who Lunch networking, food and swag event moves from Monday for a special holiday treat hosted by the Signatures Craft & Artisan Show featuring local Canadian designers, a three-course lunch, craft show and more, 11 a.m at the Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr. Tickets: $85. www.snapuptickets.com/events/detail/ladies-who-lunch-the-gift
Thursday, Nov. 13
A scene from the Italian film A Special Day.
Cover 27 countries and 23 languages in just 189 days at the European Union Film Festival, starting with A Special Day (Italian with English subtitles), 7 p.m., Auditorium, 395 Wellington St. Tickets: $12, $35/5 films. cfi-icf.ca
Celebrate Shakespeare’s 450th birthday with a musical romp through his comedies with narration by actor Colm Feore, soloist performances and the NACO under the direction of conductor Alexander Shelley, 8 p.m., NAC. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca
Lisa Leblanc plays Ritual November 13.
Acadian singer-songwriter Lisa Leblanc brings her folk-trash musical style to Ritual, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15. spectrasonic.com
Runway to Camp is a fashion show fundraiser to help send children with Type-1 Diabetes to Camp Banting where they can enjoy outdoor fun under medical supervision, 6:30 p.m., St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall, 523 Preston St. Tickets: $25 includes door prizes handed out by firefighters, h’ors d’oeuvres and more. runwaytocamp.eventbrite.ca
Peace Camp Ottawa invites you to bring a young person to see Ottawa’s first screening of The Other Son, a movie about two young men, one Israeli the other Palestinian, who learn they were switched at birth, 7 p.m., Ashbury College ampitheatre, 362 Mariposa Ave. Tickets: $20, $10/student. peacecampottawa.com
Friday, Nov. 14
Table setting displays, a Holiday PopUp Shop and wreath bidding will make up Homes for the Holidays tours to benefit Hospice Care Ottawa, on all weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets: $50. hospicecareottawa.ca
Chicago hip-hop/funk/jazz band Sidewalk Chalk plays Mercury Lounge, 56 ByWard Market Sq., 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10. mercurylounge.com
The Champagne Ball and Auction raises funds for Breast Cancer Action, starting with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Rd. Tickets: $100. bcaott.ca
Jessica Holmes, of Royal Canadian Air Farce, performs at the 40th anniversary comedy fundraiser for the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre, starting with cocktails and silent auction at 6 p.m., Centreopinte Theatres. Tickets: $40, 4 for $140. centrepointetheatre.ca
#WuFest celebrates local arts music and culture with two shows at The Black Sheep Inn, starting with AroarA from Montreal’s Andrew Whiteman, with opener Moonfruits, 8:30 p.m., 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $15 for both shows. theblacksheepinn.com
The Ottawa Fair Trade Festival, including the chance to buy development projects in a loved-ones name, is on every Friday 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., including a tearoom, until Nov. 29 at the Ottawa Mennonite Church, 1830 Kilborn Ave. Free parking and admission. www.alternativetrade.com/festival.htm
Canvas and cocktails is an adult-only chance to learn the basics of acrylic painting from an instructor and complete a canvas while sipping wine from around the world., 6:30 p.m., Nepean Visual Arts Centre, 1701 Woodroffe Ave. Cost: $73.25. ottawa.ca
Saturday, Nov. 15
If you didn’t get tickets to see the sold out Sarah McLachlan show Friday (or even if you did), catch the smooth and easy jazz quartet Treble Clef, with the smokey sounds of singer Katie Hurdon, 9 p.m., Raw Sugar Café, 692 Somerset St. W. Tickets: $10. trebleclefband.com
Anyone who wants to participate is invited to rehearse Come Sing Messiah at one — or three — different practice sessions before the December event, 10 a.m., Parkdale United Church, 429 Parkdale Ave. Registration is not required, but encouraged. $10. cammac.ca
A limited number of VIP tickets give access to a pre-show party with country star Eric Church, and a two-song acoustic set before the show begins, 8 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre. Tickets: $24.50-$64.50. capitaltickets.ca
Opera Lyra celebrates 30 years at a formal gala event in the Canadian Museum of History’s river salon and grand hall, starting with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, opera concert and live auction. Tickets: $200. operalyra.ca
The Best Day Ever is a practical wedding planning event, where couples experience two different ceremonies — glam vs rustic — put on by 40 local vendors, including a five-course gourmet dinner and dancing featuring duelling DJs at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Tickets: $89. www.bestdayeverottawa.com
Words and Kurds reveals the stories of the Kurdish people of Syria in a literary event including poet Jaffer Sheyholishlami, author Laurie Fraser and Sardar Saadi whose Rojava Media Project empowers youth to document their stories of resistance, 1:30 p.m, Library main branch, 120 Metcalfe St. Free admission includes refreshments and lively discussion. rojavamediaproject.com
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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., 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
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
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. thegladstone.ca
The 41st annual Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show opens 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $5, $3/seniors/youth, free for those under 12. ottawa.ca
Samko & Miko Toy Warehouse has done the reviewing for you and offers up their pick of educational toys, games, books and more from big and lesser-known brands, EY Centre, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Nov. 9. Admission: Free. www.samkoandmikotoywrehouse.com
Fighting in Flanders is a new exhibit at the Canadian War Musseum.
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
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
Herd Magazine celebrates its 2nd anniversary with a party, 9 p.m., Gabba Hey, 250 City Centre, Unit 202. tickets: $5 includes one raffle ticket. herdmag.ca
The Rockcliffe Park Book Fair is another chance to dress as your favourite comic character — no one can be Aquaman often enough — and pick up some books, 10 a.m to 9 p.m.. On until Nov. 9. Rockcliffeparkbookfair.com
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Pina Bausch's company performs in the Canadian premiere of Vollmond at the National Arts Centre this week.
The Weight of a Stone by Crystal Beshara, on exhibit at The Studio Cafe until Nov. 28.
Ted and Marion Outerbridge show their illusion talents on Parliament Hill in 2013.
Wayne Cuddington / Ottawa Citizen
Buy apple pie at one of make holiday sales and bazaars this week.
Matthew Mead / CP
The Ottawa Pet Expo is on again at the EY Centre.
Julie Oliver / Ottawa Citizen
Rojava Media Project encourages Kurdish youth to document their resistance.
Julian Taylor performs at Zaphod Beeblebrox on November 8.
If Ye break Faith - We shall not sleep. Fund-raising poster. By Frank Lucien Nicolet. Canadian War Museum 20010129-0325 For endemann Ottawa Citizen Photo Email
Catalyst for Change by Colette Gréco-Riddle, oil on wood, on display at the Enriched Bread Artists Open house until November 9.
Erik Lind and the Orchard play the Black Sheep Inn on November 8.
Illusionists The Outerbridges are back in Ottawa.
John Ralston Saul discusses his book The Comeback on Monday.
Get to hang with a real iguana and tortoise after seeing the Galapagos 3D IMAX movie at the museum.
The Italian film A Special Day opens the European Film Festival on November 13.
Princess Anne will be in Ottawa to participate in Remembrance day ceremonies.
Leslie Hossack, The Wall, Niederkirchner Strasse ,detai, part of the exhibit commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall at the Diefenbunker Museum.
AroorA opens #WuFest on Friday.
House is a provocative dance piece by Israeli company L-E-V at the NAC for November 11 only.
Lise Leblanc plays Ritual November 13.
Treble Clef plays Raw Sugar Café.
Thea and Jody will have a rustic wedding planned by some of the 40 local vendors participating in the Best Day Ever event.
photo supplied / Jonathan Kuhn Photography
Comedian Jessica Holmes performs at the comedy fundraiser for the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre.
Okopo is among the exhibitors at the Signatures show.
AIde Bodycare is among the exhibitors at the Signatures show.
Olio Eco/Organics is among the exhibitors at the Signatures show.
Reenie Marx is among the exhibitors at the Signatures show.
James Westman, left, as Sharpless and Shuying Li as Madama Butterfly in Opera Lyra’s rehearsal of Madama Butterfly at Arts Court Studio. Westman will perform at the Opera Lyra gala on November 15.
Pat McGrath / Ottawa Citizen
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
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Saturday, Nov. 8
Ted and Marion Outerbridge show their illusion talents on Parliament Hill in 2013.
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
Ottawa-raised Erik Lind and The Orchard are pleased as punch to be headlining for the first time at The Black Sheep Inn, with indie-folk foursome Winchester Warm as opening act, 8;30 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
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
Bruce Cockburn will be signing his memoir Rumours of Glory.
Ottawa’s own rockstar Bruce Cockburn will be signing copies of his memoir, Rumour of Glory, at the Kanata Chapters, 2 p.m., 400 Earl Grey Dr. facebook.com
Bid on art with volunteer hours instead of money at Timeraiser, a hip event to encourage community involvement, 7 p.m., Canadian Museum of History. www.timeraiser.ca/ottawa.html
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
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
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 until Nov. 9. Admission: Free. www.enrichedbreadartists.com
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
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
Sunday, Nov. 9
The Ottawa Wine and Food Show is on with something for all tastes, starting with the Red Carpet to out-of-the-box beer pairings to entertaining with chocolate — and much to taste, noon to 5:30 p.m., Shaw Centre. Tickets: From $28.25. ottawawineanfoodfestival.com
Fido, Fluffy and even Polly are welcome at the Ottawa Pet Expo where there are new toys and treats to try, animal competitions to watch and experts and breeders to query, EY Centre, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $12. www.ottawapetexpo.ca / Download and sign waiver to bring your pet.
Then have your photo taken with a 100-pound tortoise or take part in a science workshop after a screening of Galapagos 3D at the IMAX theatre of the Canadian Museum of History, just this weekend thanks to a visit from Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. historymuseum.ca
The Almonte Old Town Hall hosts a Handmade Harvest Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $2, free for those under 16, includes free swag bag to first 50 in line. handmadeharvest.com
Watch a screening of The Dragonphoenix Chronicles, part of the Cellar Door Film Festival showcasing speculative cinema and Ottawa film scene, noon, Club Saw, 67 Nicholas St. Tickets: $12. www.cdff.ca
Monday, Nov. 10
Graffiti by Berlin artists Poet and Arunski part of the exhibit commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall at the Diefenbunker Museum.
Commemorate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall at a trio of exhibitions, including one of rare photographs and political cartoons, another of graffiti murals and one simulating a walk down the length of the wall as it existed, Diefenbunker Museum, 3929 Carp Rd. diefenbunker.ca
John Ralston Saul discusses his book The Comeback, about the Idle No More Movement and the need to discuss aboriginal rights and freedoms in Canada at a Writer’s Festival event, 7 p.m., Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. Tickets: $15. writersfestival.org
Tuesday, Nov. 11
Princess Anne will participate in the National Remembrance Day Ceremony activities at the National War Memorial today as part of her tour of Canada. For more details, visit canadiancrown.gc.ca
The Canadian War Museum will webcast as a beam of sunlight illuminates the headstone of Canada’s Unknown Soldier at precisely 11 a.m. at warmuseum.ca/remember. A limited number of tickets are available as of 9:30 a.m. at the museum to attend the ceremony. warmuseum.ca
The National Gallery of Canada is offering free admission from noon to 5 p.m. and is presenting The Dumbells, a revival of vaudeville act from World War II at 12:30, 1:30 and 3 p.m. alongside special exhibit The Great War: The Persuasive Power of Photography. gallery.ca
House is a provocative dance piece by Israeli company L-E-V, with precise movements by the nine dancers making cinematic collages of human relationships, using light, music, and technology. Performance does contain some nudity. Tickets: from $40. nac-cna.ca
The Signatures Show hosts over 180 different Canadian artists, artisans and designers, with specialty boutiques, noon to 9 p.m., Shaw Centre. On until Nov. 16. Admission: $10. www.signaturesottawa.ca
The play Young Lady in White tells the story of Berlin from World War II as a photographic negative waits — with a sketch of a Dadaist cat — to be developed, Arts Court Theatre. Tickets: $20-$25. artscourt.ca
Wednesday, Nov. 12
The Ottawa Book Awards celebrates the city’s finest writers with prizes in fiction and non-fiction categories, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. Free, bilingual. shenkmanarts.ca
Multiple Grammy-Award winning jazz guitarist Pat Metheny performs with his new group, 8 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres, 101 Centrepointe Dr. Tickets: $86.75. centrepointetheatres.ca
Catch a preview of the cross-Canada tour of the hilarious and poignant musical hit Do You Want What I Have Got? A Craigslist Cantata, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre. Tickets: $37, $51/regular. On until Nov. 22. nac-cna.ca
Shattering the Glass Ceiling brings three federal public service leaders together to discuss how women can take ownership of their careers, 5 p.m., HMCS Bytown Officers’ mess, 78 LIsgar St. Tickets: $20 for non-members of The Institute of Public Administration of Canada. www/ipac.ca/ncr
The Ladies Who Lunch networking, food and swag event moves from Monday for a special holiday treat hosted by the Signatures Craft & Artisan Show featuring local Canadian designers, a three-course lunch, craft show and more, 11 a.m at the Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr. Tickets: $85. www.snapuptickets.com/events/detail/ladies-who-lunch-the-gift
Thursday, Nov. 13
A scene from the Italian film A Special Day.
Cover 27 countries and 23 languages in just 189 days at the European Union Film Festival, starting with A Special Day (Italian with English subtitles), 7 p.m., Auditorium, 395 Wellington St. Tickets: $12, $35/5 films. cfi-icf.ca
Celebrate Shakespeare’s 450th birthday with a musical romp through his comedies with narration by actor Colm Feore, soloist performances and the NACO under the direction of conductor Alexander Shelley, 8 p.m., NAC. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca
Lisa Leblanc plays Ritual November 13.
Acadian singer-songwriter Lisa Leblanc brings her folk-trash musical style to Ritual, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15. spectrasonic.com
Runway to Camp is a fashion show fundraiser to help send children with Type-1 Diabetes to Camp Banting where they can enjoy outdoor fun under medical supervision, 6:30 p.m., St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall, 523 Preston St. Tickets: $25 includes door prizes handed out by firefighters, h’ors d’oeuvres and more. runwaytocamp.eventbrite.ca
Peace Camp Ottawa invites you to bring a young person to see Ottawa’s first screening of The Other Son, a movie about two young men, one Israeli the other Palestinian, who learn they were switched at birth, 7 p.m., Ashbury College ampitheatre, 362 Mariposa Ave. Tickets: $20, $10/student. peacecampottawa.com
Friday, Nov. 14
Table setting displays, a Holiday PopUp Shop and wreath bidding will make up Homes for the Holidays tours to benefit Hospice Care Ottawa, on all weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets: $50. hospicecareottawa.ca
Chicago hip-hop/funk/jazz band Sidewalk Chalk plays Mercury Lounge, 56 ByWard Market Sq., 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10. mercurylounge.com
The Champagne Ball and Auction raises funds for Breast Cancer Action, starting with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Rd. Tickets: $100. bcaott.ca
Jessica Holmes, of Royal Canadian Air Farce, performs at the 40th anniversary comedy fundraiser for the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre, starting with cocktails and silent auction at 6 p.m., Centreopinte Theatres. Tickets: $40, 4 for $140. centrepointetheatre.ca
#WuFest celebrates local arts music and culture with two shows at The Black Sheep Inn, starting with AroarA from Montreal’s Andrew Whiteman, with opener Moonfruits, 8:30 p.m., 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $15 for both shows. theblacksheepinn.com
The Ottawa Fair Trade Festival, including the chance to buy development projects in a loved-ones name, is on every Friday 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., including a tearoom, until Nov. 29 at the Ottawa Mennonite Church, 1830 Kilborn Ave. Free parking and admission. www.alternativetrade.com/festival.htm
Canvas and cocktails is an adult-only chance to learn the basics of acrylic painting from an instructor and complete a canvas while sipping wine from around the world., 6:30 p.m., Nepean Visual Arts Centre, 1701 Woodroffe Ave. Cost: $73.25. ottawa.ca
Saturday, Nov. 15
If you didn’t get tickets to see the sold out Sarah McLachlan show Friday (or even if you did), catch the smooth and easy jazz quartet Treble Clef, with the smokey sounds of singer Katie Hurdon, 9 p.m., Raw Sugar Café, 692 Somerset St. W. Tickets: $10. trebleclefband.com
Anyone who wants to participate is invited to rehearse Come Sing Messiah at one — or three — different practice sessions before the December event, 10 a.m., Parkdale United Church, 429 Parkdale Ave. Registration is not required, but encouraged. $10. cammac.ca
A limited number of VIP tickets give access to a pre-show party with country star Eric Church, and a two-song acoustic set before the show begins, 8 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre. Tickets: $24.50-$64.50. capitaltickets.ca
Opera Lyra celebrates 30 years at a formal gala event in the Canadian Museum of History’s river salon and grand hall, starting with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, opera concert and live auction. Tickets: $200. operalyra.ca
The Best Day Ever is a practical wedding planning event, where couples experience two different ceremonies — glam vs rustic — put on by 40 local vendors, including a five-course gourmet dinner and dancing featuring duelling DJs at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Tickets: $89. www.bestdayeverottawa.com
Words and Kurds reveals the stories of the Kurdish people of Syria in a literary event including poet Jaffer Sheyholishlami, author Laurie Fraser and Sardar Saadi whose Rojava Media Project empowers youth to document their stories of resistance, 1:30 p.m, Library main branch, 120 Metcalfe St. Free admission includes refreshments and lively discussion. rojavamediaproject.com
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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