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Saturday, Dec. 6
Rama Lotus Yoga studio celebrates its 20th anniversary with free classes all day , draws and prizes, massages and more, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 342 Gladstone Ave. www.ottawayoga.com
A vigil is being held for National Day of Remembrance and Action On Violence Against Women, to remember the 14 women murdered at École Polytechnique in Montreal on this day 25 years ago and other women hurt and killed in Ottawa, 6 to 7 p.m., Minto Park on Elgin Street at Gilmour Avenue. www.octevaw-cocvff.ca
North Gower’s Famers Market Christmas Sale is on today only, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Alfred Taylor Center, 2300 Community Way. www.ngfarmersmarket.com
The Ottawa Farmers’ Christmas Market continues at the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park until Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ottawafarmersmarket.ca
Explorer and author James Raffan will have a conversation about his new book, Circling the Midnight Sun, which puts a human face on climate change in the Arctic Circle, with Kathleen Edwards at her new café Quitters, 1523 Stittsville Main St., Stittsville at 7 p.m.
Ebenezer Scrooge will make his choice again in the family-friendly production of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, by Dufflebag Theatre, 1 p.m., Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $18, $12 for children 12 and under. www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca
The Santa Shuffle 5 kilometre Fun Run and 1 kilometre Elf Walk are looking for more participants to raise money for the Salvation Army, and beat the turnout at the Montreal event, 10 a.m., 170 Tunney’s Pasture Driveway. www.santashuffle.com
Craig Cardiff and Ken Yates give a performance for all-ages at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, 4 p.m., Tickets: $20 in advance, $10 for children under 12. theblacksheepinn.com
Try to get into a polar bear den at the Arctic Voices exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
Crawl into a polar bear den or try throat singing at the new Arctic Voices exhibition, exploring the diverse people, environment and wildlife in the north, with interactive components, 9 a.m., Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St. nature.ca
The Bushpilots headline The Band’s Last Waltz, 11the Annual Xmas Bash for the Ottawa Food Bank with multiple other local musical performers, 10 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $15 donation to the Ottawa Food Bank; www.facebook.com/events/571365322965230/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Feathers, silks and diamonds (or other finery) are welcome at the Gallery 101 fundraiser A Night at the Auction, with 1930s inspired cocktails, music, dancing, live auction, costume prizes and more, 7:30 p.m., 51 B Young St. Tickets: $10. g101.ca
Be part of the studio audience as 1970s TV star Gordie Roberts attempts to rekindle his career with a holiday variety show in the stage production Lights, Camera … Christmas, 2 p.m., Upper Canada Playhouse. On until Dec. 14. Tickets: $34. www.uppercanadaplayhouse.com
The Tale of a Town project has been across Canada gathering stories, memories and histories to re-enact on stage in neighbourhood-specific, multi-media performances; they’ve just been in Orléans, Downtown and Hintonburg and will perform at to-be-announced locations in the neighbourhoods, 7 p.m., until Dec. 6. Tickets: $20. thetaleofatown.com
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
Sunday, Dec. 7
The Ottawa Tea Festival continues with workshops on tasting, ayurvedic blends for your health and other cultural events, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 395 Wellington St. Tickets: $12. www.ottawateafestival.com
The 1954 movie White Christmas is getting its annual screening at The Mayfair on Sunday.
The 50s classic movie White Christmas, starring crooners Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, gets its annual screening at The Mayfair at the behest of the Old Ottawa South Community Association, 4 p.m. Tickets: $10. www.oldottawasouth.ca
The First Annual Feminist Fair features suitable vendors and organisations, a harrassment-free zone and a place to donate to the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa and Pink Triangle Services, 3 to 6 p.m., Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. facebook.com
Books will be discussed and biryani eaten at the Canadian Council of Muslim Women literary salon, with guest Monia Mazigh, author of Mirrors and Mirages, 1:15 p.m., First United Church, 347 Richmond Rd. Admission: Free, donations accepted. RSVP to ferrukhkhan@yahoo.com
Enjoy the finest Moments of Handel’s Messiah with the Ottawa Classical Choir, choirs and orchestra of the New World Philharmonic Society, 3 p.m., Canadian Museum of History. Tickets: $35, reserved $45. www.ottawaclassicalchoir.com.
Sit on a Victorian Santa’s knee as Upper Canada Village is transformed into a winter wonderland light display, 5 to 9 p.m., featuring ferris wheel to take in the sights, horse-drawn carriages, shopping, life-size toy train and more, 5 to 9 p.m. on select days until Jan. 3. Admission: $13, $10 seniors/youth, children 5 yrs and under free. alightatnight.ca
Monday, Dec. 8
Dallas Green, otherwise known as City & Colour, performs in a solo show at the National Arts Centre Southam Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets: From $44. nac-cna.ca
Canada’s First Master Cicerone (read: beer specialist) Mirella Amato will be speaking and signing copies of her book, Beerology, and maybe having a drink or two, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Clocktower Brew Pub, 418 Richmond Rd. Tickets: $35 for signed book and a pint; $10 for pint. eventbrite.ca / beerology.ca
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Family-friendly show Alice Through the Looking Glass, based on the book by Lewis Carroll with its many zany characters, extraordinary chess match and elaborate sets, opens at the NAC, 7:30 p.m. until Jan. 3. Show suitable for ages 6 and up, runs 2 hours 20 minutes with intermission. Tickets: Pay-what-you-can tonight only, $31-$89 for rest of run. nac-cna.ca
Obscure film fans Kinocular Vision’s latest screening of festive cinema shorts, includes silent feature film The Last Laugh (1924), with a restored and new soundtrack from Radiohead, 7 p.m., Avant-Garde Bar, 135 1/2 Besserer St. kinocular.the-back-row.com
Wednesday, Dec. 10
NYC’s Hot Sardines bring their 20s-40s vibe to the Holiday Stomp at the Shenkman Arts Centre.
Give your holidays some sizzle with some hot jazz from the 1920s-40s at New York City’s The Hot Sardines’ Holiday Stomp, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. Tickets: $43; 613-580-2700 / www.shenkmanarts.ca
Montreal comedians Eman El-Husseini and Jess Saloman bring their popular show Kosher Jokes for the Halaladays, and friends, back to Arts Court for one night, 8 p.m., 2 Daly Ave. Tickets: $20. artscourt.ca
Art or Selfie? Portrait Gallery founder Lilly Koltun explores the history of portraiture in Canada, high and low, as part of the Heritage Ottawa lecture series, 7 p.m., Ottawa Public Library, 120 Metcalfe St. Admission: Free. www.heritageottawa.org
Fresh off their hit Game of Bones (which we hear will be back in the new year), Eddie May Mysteries presents their holiday murder mystery dinner show, And to All a Good Knife, 7 p.m., 62 York St. Tickets: $54.95 includes three-course meal. www.eddiemay.com
The Aga Khan Foundation celebrates Nobel Prize Laureates Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi on the day of the prize ceremony, with a reception, highlights from the events in Sweden and discussion on the links between girls’ education and peace, with author Sally Armstrong and others, 5:30 to 7 p.m., 199 Sussex Dr. www.akfc.ca
Thursday, Dec. 11
The Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale opens at the EY Centre, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays. On until Dec. 21. Admission: $7, $4 seniors, free for children 12 and under. Parking: $7. www.originalsshow.ca
Celebrate the music of Michael Jackson’s 40-year career with vocalist Chester Gregory and the NAC Orchestra, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $25; nac-cna.ca.
Narnia the Musical based on C.S. Lewis’ book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe begins at 7 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. On until Dec. 21. Tickets: $19.75-$32.75; centrepointetheatres.com / www.9thhour.ca
Friday, Dec. 12
Alt-country band Big Jeezus Truck headline a benefit for the Snowsuit Fund at Zaphod’s.
Zaphod Beeblebrox hosts a Rock’n Roll Benefit for the Snowsuit Fund, featuring alt-country band Big Jeezus Truck, rockabilly The Sick Sick Sicks, The Sons of Scotland, Slo’ Tom & The Handsome Devils, 8 p.m., 27 York St. Tickets: $10; zaphods.ca.
Tales about going for Gold in the Klondike will be shared by Ottawa Storytellers’ Elaine O’Reilly and Cecilia Blanchfield, 7:30 p.m., West End Well, 696 Wellington St. W. Tickets: Pay-what-you-can. www.ottawastorytellers.ca
Saturday, Dec. 13
The Wakefield Christmas Market, held outdoors European-style with local exhibitors, is on for one day only, 3 to 7 p.m., 831 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Cash only. www.noelwakefieldmarket.com
Centre d’exposition L’Imagier opens its local craft sale with something for everyone, from teachers to grandparents, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Dec. 21, 9 Front St., Gatineau. www.limagier.qc.ca
It’s been almost a week since Alberta Ballet left Ottawa, luckily another family-friendly production of The Nutcracker begins, from Ballet Jörgen at Centrepointe Theatres, with shows at 1 and 4:30 p.m. On until Dec. 15. Tickets: $42-$52; centrepointetheatres.com.
Tone Cluster’s a capella Quite A Queer Christmas Concert features songs from Gordon Lightfoot to holiday standards — and a few cheeky new ones, 7:30 p.m., Centretown United Church, 507 Bank St. Tickets: $$20 at the door, $10/students. www.tonecluster.org
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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Rama Lotus Yoga studio celebrates its 20th anniversary with free classes all day , draws and prizes, massages and more, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 342 Gladstone Ave. www.ottawayoga.com
A vigil is being held for National Day of Remembrance and Action On Violence Against Women, to remember the 14 women murdered at École Polytechnique in Montreal on this day 25 years ago and other women hurt and killed in Ottawa, 6 to 7 p.m., Minto Park on Elgin Street at Gilmour Avenue. www.octevaw-cocvff.ca
North Gower’s Famers Market Christmas Sale is on today only, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Alfred Taylor Center, 2300 Community Way. www.ngfarmersmarket.com
The Ottawa Farmers’ Christmas Market continues at the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park until Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ottawafarmersmarket.ca
Explorer and author James Raffan will have a conversation about his new book, Circling the Midnight Sun, which puts a human face on climate change in the Arctic Circle, with Kathleen Edwards at her new café Quitters, 1523 Stittsville Main St., Stittsville at 7 p.m.
Ebenezer Scrooge will make his choice again in the family-friendly production of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, by Dufflebag Theatre, 1 p.m., Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $18, $12 for children 12 and under. www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca
The Santa Shuffle 5 kilometre Fun Run and 1 kilometre Elf Walk are looking for more participants to raise money for the Salvation Army, and beat the turnout at the Montreal event, 10 a.m., 170 Tunney’s Pasture Driveway. www.santashuffle.com
Craig Cardiff and Ken Yates give a performance for all-ages at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, 4 p.m., Tickets: $20 in advance, $10 for children under 12. theblacksheepinn.com
Try to get into a polar bear den at the Arctic Voices exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
Crawl into a polar bear den or try throat singing at the new Arctic Voices exhibition, exploring the diverse people, environment and wildlife in the north, with interactive components, 9 a.m., Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St. nature.ca
The Bushpilots headline The Band’s Last Waltz, 11the Annual Xmas Bash for the Ottawa Food Bank with multiple other local musical performers, 10 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $15 donation to the Ottawa Food Bank; www.facebook.com/events/571365322965230/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Feathers, silks and diamonds (or other finery) are welcome at the Gallery 101 fundraiser A Night at the Auction, with 1930s inspired cocktails, music, dancing, live auction, costume prizes and more, 7:30 p.m., 51 B Young St. Tickets: $10. g101.ca
Be part of the studio audience as 1970s TV star Gordie Roberts attempts to rekindle his career with a holiday variety show in the stage production Lights, Camera … Christmas, 2 p.m., Upper Canada Playhouse. On until Dec. 14. Tickets: $34. www.uppercanadaplayhouse.com
The Tale of a Town project has been across Canada gathering stories, memories and histories to re-enact on stage in neighbourhood-specific, multi-media performances; they’ve just been in Orléans, Downtown and Hintonburg and will perform at to-be-announced locations in the neighbourhoods, 7 p.m., until Dec. 6. Tickets: $20. thetaleofatown.com
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Enjoy the best bits of George Frideric Handel's Messiah on Sunday with the Ottawa Classical Choir and friends.
Rama Lotus celebrates its 20th anniversary with free yoga classes all day December 6.
DENISE-SARAZIN / Rama Lotus
The 1954 movie White Christmas is getting its annual screening on Sunday.
Greenland from James Raffan's book Circling the Midnight Sun.
Enjoy the music from A Charlie Brown's Christmas live.
The Ottawa Festival, with workshops, vendors and cultural events, is on all weekend.
Swan by Laura Inksetter part of the Bizarre Love Triangle show at Cyclelogik.
Beer specialist Mirella Amato is signing copies of her book and talking pints in Ottawa Monday.
City and Colour plays the NAC December 8 and 9.
The Bushpilots, from left Glen Russell, Rob Bennett, Jeff Monette, Tom Pechloff, Kevin Smith , perform The Band's Last Waltz as a fundraiser for the Ottawa Food Bank with numerous other local artists, at The Rainbow on December 6.
courtesy / Steve Gerecke
Natasha Greenblatt who plays Alice in the NAC production of Alice Through the Looking-Glass, moves her queen during a friendly game of chess against Karen Robinson who plays The Red Queen, Nov. 25.
Wayne Cuddington / Ottawa Citizen
Upper Canada Village is transformed into a winter wonderland until January 3 with period seasonal events, horse-drawn carriages, life-size toy train and ferris wheel rides.
Lights, Camera ... Christmas is on at Upper Canada Playhouse until Dec. 13.
NES is among the exhibitors at the Originals Christmas Craft Sale at the EY Centre. Ottawa Citizen Photo Email
Madame Emily Lavergne by William James Topley. Art or Selfie?- The history of potraiture in Canada will be discussed at the latest Heritage Ottawa lecture.
William James Topley / Library and Archives Canada/PA-196357
NYC's Hot Sardines bring their 20s-40s jazz vibe to the Holiday Stomp at the Shenkman Arts Centre.
Pakistani rights activist Malala Yousafzai, her her work encouraging girls' education and her Nobel Peace Prize will be celebrated at a special reception.
OLI SCARFF / AFP/Getty Images
Klondike gold seekers will be the topic of the Ottawa Storytellers event this Friday.
courtesy / History Televison
Upper Canada Village is transformed into a winter wonderland until January 3 with period seasonal events, horse-drawn carriages, life-size toy train and ferris wheel rides.
Alt-country band Big Jeezus Truck headline a benefit for the Snowsuit Fund at Zaphod's.
Aurora on Orlova from James Raffan's book Circling the Midnight Sun.
Sprague woodturning is among the exhibitors at the Originals Christmas Craft Sale at the EY Centre.
Carolina's Brownies are among the exhibitors at the Originals Christmas Craft Sale at the EY Centre.
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
Sunday, Dec. 7
The Ottawa Tea Festival continues with workshops on tasting, ayurvedic blends for your health and other cultural events, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 395 Wellington St. Tickets: $12. www.ottawateafestival.com
The 1954 movie White Christmas is getting its annual screening at The Mayfair on Sunday.
The 50s classic movie White Christmas, starring crooners Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, gets its annual screening at The Mayfair at the behest of the Old Ottawa South Community Association, 4 p.m. Tickets: $10. www.oldottawasouth.ca
The First Annual Feminist Fair features suitable vendors and organisations, a harrassment-free zone and a place to donate to the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa and Pink Triangle Services, 3 to 6 p.m., Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. facebook.com
Books will be discussed and biryani eaten at the Canadian Council of Muslim Women literary salon, with guest Monia Mazigh, author of Mirrors and Mirages, 1:15 p.m., First United Church, 347 Richmond Rd. Admission: Free, donations accepted. RSVP to ferrukhkhan@yahoo.com
Enjoy the finest Moments of Handel’s Messiah with the Ottawa Classical Choir, choirs and orchestra of the New World Philharmonic Society, 3 p.m., Canadian Museum of History. Tickets: $35, reserved $45. www.ottawaclassicalchoir.com.
Sit on a Victorian Santa’s knee as Upper Canada Village is transformed into a winter wonderland light display, 5 to 9 p.m., featuring ferris wheel to take in the sights, horse-drawn carriages, shopping, life-size toy train and more, 5 to 9 p.m. on select days until Jan. 3. Admission: $13, $10 seniors/youth, children 5 yrs and under free. alightatnight.ca
Monday, Dec. 8
Dallas Green, otherwise known as City & Colour, performs in a solo show at the National Arts Centre Southam Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets: From $44. nac-cna.ca
Canada’s First Master Cicerone (read: beer specialist) Mirella Amato will be speaking and signing copies of her book, Beerology, and maybe having a drink or two, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Clocktower Brew Pub, 418 Richmond Rd. Tickets: $35 for signed book and a pint; $10 for pint. eventbrite.ca / beerology.ca
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Family-friendly show Alice Through the Looking Glass, based on the book by Lewis Carroll with its many zany characters, extraordinary chess match and elaborate sets, opens at the NAC, 7:30 p.m. until Jan. 3. Show suitable for ages 6 and up, runs 2 hours 20 minutes with intermission. Tickets: Pay-what-you-can tonight only, $31-$89 for rest of run. nac-cna.ca
Obscure film fans Kinocular Vision’s latest screening of festive cinema shorts, includes silent feature film The Last Laugh (1924), with a restored and new soundtrack from Radiohead, 7 p.m., Avant-Garde Bar, 135 1/2 Besserer St. kinocular.the-back-row.com
Wednesday, Dec. 10
NYC’s Hot Sardines bring their 20s-40s vibe to the Holiday Stomp at the Shenkman Arts Centre.
Give your holidays some sizzle with some hot jazz from the 1920s-40s at New York City’s The Hot Sardines’ Holiday Stomp, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. Tickets: $43; 613-580-2700 / www.shenkmanarts.ca
Montreal comedians Eman El-Husseini and Jess Saloman bring their popular show Kosher Jokes for the Halaladays, and friends, back to Arts Court for one night, 8 p.m., 2 Daly Ave. Tickets: $20. artscourt.ca
Art or Selfie? Portrait Gallery founder Lilly Koltun explores the history of portraiture in Canada, high and low, as part of the Heritage Ottawa lecture series, 7 p.m., Ottawa Public Library, 120 Metcalfe St. Admission: Free. www.heritageottawa.org
Fresh off their hit Game of Bones (which we hear will be back in the new year), Eddie May Mysteries presents their holiday murder mystery dinner show, And to All a Good Knife, 7 p.m., 62 York St. Tickets: $54.95 includes three-course meal. www.eddiemay.com
The Aga Khan Foundation celebrates Nobel Prize Laureates Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi on the day of the prize ceremony, with a reception, highlights from the events in Sweden and discussion on the links between girls’ education and peace, with author Sally Armstrong and others, 5:30 to 7 p.m., 199 Sussex Dr. www.akfc.ca
Thursday, Dec. 11
The Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale opens at the EY Centre, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays. On until Dec. 21. Admission: $7, $4 seniors, free for children 12 and under. Parking: $7. www.originalsshow.ca
Celebrate the music of Michael Jackson’s 40-year career with vocalist Chester Gregory and the NAC Orchestra, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $25; nac-cna.ca.
Narnia the Musical based on C.S. Lewis’ book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe begins at 7 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. On until Dec. 21. Tickets: $19.75-$32.75; centrepointetheatres.com / www.9thhour.ca
Friday, Dec. 12
Alt-country band Big Jeezus Truck headline a benefit for the Snowsuit Fund at Zaphod’s.
Zaphod Beeblebrox hosts a Rock’n Roll Benefit for the Snowsuit Fund, featuring alt-country band Big Jeezus Truck, rockabilly The Sick Sick Sicks, The Sons of Scotland, Slo’ Tom & The Handsome Devils, 8 p.m., 27 York St. Tickets: $10; zaphods.ca.
Tales about going for Gold in the Klondike will be shared by Ottawa Storytellers’ Elaine O’Reilly and Cecilia Blanchfield, 7:30 p.m., West End Well, 696 Wellington St. W. Tickets: Pay-what-you-can. www.ottawastorytellers.ca
Saturday, Dec. 13
The Wakefield Christmas Market, held outdoors European-style with local exhibitors, is on for one day only, 3 to 7 p.m., 831 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Cash only. www.noelwakefieldmarket.com
Centre d’exposition L’Imagier opens its local craft sale with something for everyone, from teachers to grandparents, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Dec. 21, 9 Front St., Gatineau. www.limagier.qc.ca
It’s been almost a week since Alberta Ballet left Ottawa, luckily another family-friendly production of The Nutcracker begins, from Ballet Jörgen at Centrepointe Theatres, with shows at 1 and 4:30 p.m. On until Dec. 15. Tickets: $42-$52; centrepointetheatres.com.
Tone Cluster’s a capella Quite A Queer Christmas Concert features songs from Gordon Lightfoot to holiday standards — and a few cheeky new ones, 7:30 p.m., Centretown United Church, 507 Bank St. Tickets: $$20 at the door, $10/students. www.tonecluster.org
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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