What to do Friday 13th: Banish evil with the Shuffle Demons and Persian pop star

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Friday, March 13


Persian pop star Mansour performs in an all-ages concert, starting with opening act DJ Payam, 8 p.m., Sala San Marco, 215 Preston St. Tickets: $50. http://bit.ly/1DHtwLC


Get on the Spadina Bus ready to dance with The Shuffle Demons, loud costumes and jazz-bop still on the set list, 9:30 p.m., at The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets:$15. therainbow.ca

The sounds of woodpecker and human cultures are explored in a new exhibit of found objects and sound sculptures by artist Annie Dunning, opening at Gallery 101 with a storyteller presentation and sound performance featuring Melody McKiver, 7 p.m., 51B Young St. Exhibit to April 10. g101.ca

A British royal cover up is the topic for the literary lunch with author and historian Andrew Morton, whose book 17 Carnations reveals evidence of collusion between the Windsors (albeit, Edward VIII post-abdication) and Hitler, noon, Metropolitain Brasserie. Tickets: $85, includes lunch. Fundraiser for children’s literacy program. www.writersfestival.org

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    The Shuffle Demons bring their infectious jazz-bop to The Rainbow this Friday.

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    Children - and their parents - can try Bannock and Berries at the Arctic Food Fair at the Museum of Nature this week.

    Alexandria Scott / Canadian Museum of Nature
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    It's the week to be Irish!

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    Record 2014 by Annie Dunning at Gallery 101 until April 10.

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    Covet & Co. in Almonte is teaching the basics of letterpress this weekend.

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    Wallis Simpson and the Duke of Windsor in 1937.

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    Jennifer Stewart, faceless, 2014, silver gelatin print, 9 x 7 cm. Courtesy of the artist at Karsh-Masson Gallery until April 19.

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    What will you be inspired to make after the free 3D printing workshop?

    handout / uOttawa
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    Redblacks Cheer Dance Team are holding auditions this week — with finals at the Rideau centre.

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    Malcolm the horse is also known as Fabio, for his long flowing mane and love of attention.

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    There are Minecraft space mining workshops offered daily by at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum from March 14 to 22.

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    Rag and Bone Puppet Theatre company is performing Wind in the Willows at the Shenkman Arts Centre on March 15.

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    French composer Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) is likely best remembered for his Symphonie fantastique, composed early in his career. But as a virtuoso conductor, musician and acclaimed music critic, he was one of the most influential and intriguing musical figures of his day.

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    The Good Food Market stalls will be at Michelle Heights on Saturday.

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    Author Andrew Morton will be speaking about his gripping historical discoveries at a fundraising luncheon for children's literacy programs on March 13.

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    How did the feeling feel to you by Magida El-Kassis in the SELFIE exhibit at the Karsh-Masson Gallery until April 19.

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    Prolific art forger Mark Landis is the subject of the documentary Art and Crafts, part of a special evening with tapas and expert lecture between TIFF and the National Gallery of Canada.

    courtesy / TIFF
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    This photo released by Magnolia Pictures shows, from left, Johannes Bah Kuhnke, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Clara Wettergren and Vincent Wettergren in a scene from the film, "Force Majeure."

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    The Antique and Vintage market is on at the Carleton University Fieldhouse, March 21 and 22.

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    Infinite Purpose Jewelry is one of 40 local vendors participating in THAT Craft Spring Fair March 21.

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    Singer-songwriter Mo Kenney is back in a bigger venue at the NAC.

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    Toronto "nouvelle vague industrielle" band Stüka play the new art venue, House of Commons, on March 20.
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Photos: What to do this week


Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.

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Saturday, March 14


What will you wear at the Grand Irish parade on Saturday?


The Grand Irish Parade and Party, hosted by the Irish Society, starts at 11 a.m. at the corner of Elgin Street and Laurier Avenue W., moving to Lansdowne Park down Bank Street, with donations accepted for the Ottawa Food Bank. The after-parade party at Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts runs from noon to 6 p.m., 310 St. Patrick St. For more events: www.irishsocietyncr.com

The Good Food Markets are setting up their non-profit, pop up fruit and vegetable stall at the Michelle Heights Community house, also providing food demonstrations and activities for children, 10:30 p.m. www.gfmottawa.ca

The RedBlacks are holding auditions for their cheer and dance teams for stunt cheerleaders, gymnasts and dancers, 18 years of age or older, Delta Hotel. Final auditions will be held in public at the Nordstrom Court at the Rideau Centre, noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www.ottawaredblacks.com


Malcolm the horse is also known as Fabio, for his long flowing mane and love of attention.


Malcolm the horse and Pumpkin the pot belly pig are anxiously awaiting visitors at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm, where the sap is not yet running but there is some saved from last year for maple taffy and pancakes, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2452 Yorks Corners Rd, Edwards — about 25 minutes from Parliament Hill. stanleysfarm.com


Canadian rocker and songwriter Tom Cochrane performs songs from what “could be his last” LP, Take It Home, and probably such favourites as “Life is a Highway,” 8 p.m., National Arts Centre. Tickets: From $53. nac-cna.ca

The tumultuous existence of 19th Century composer Hector Berlioz will come to life in a staged reading based on his memoirs with chamber choir Seventeen Voyces, 7:30 p.m., Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. Tickets: $25, $15/students. seventeenvoyces.ca


For something heavier, Montreal metalcore band Fayne stops at Pressed on their Make Your Way Back Home tour, 8 p.m., 750 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $8.

Sunday, March 15


The RedBlacks are holding auditions for their cheer and dance teams for stunt cheerleaders, gymnasts and dancers, 18 years of age or older, Delta Hotel. Final auditions will be held in public at the Nordstrom Court at the Rideau Centre, noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www.ottawaredblacks.com

Mole, Toad and Badger come alive in the Rag & Bone Puppet Theatre’s Wind in the Willows, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. Runs 45 min., suitable for ages 4 to 11 years. Tickets: $10, 4 for $32. (The company is also performing day shows of the popular Zoom at Sea at the GCTC, March 17 to 19.) shenkmanarts.ca / ragandbone.ca


Irish-born, Winnipeg-raised, Montreal-living indie-rock musician Milo McMahon returns to The Rainbow on his provincewide tour, 9 p.m., The Rainbow Bistro. Tickets: $5. Download his music for free at milomcmahon.com

Opera Confections: selections from Marriage of Figaro and Carmen with the University of Ottawa opera company, 7 p.m., Huguette Labelle Hall, Tabaret Hall, 550 Cumberland St. Tickets: $10, $5/students. www.music.uottawa.ca


Boutique Almonte studio Covet & Co. is giving one-on-one Letterpress workshops this month on their antique press, including setting plates, mixing ink, with participants leaving with their own social stationery, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Cost: $165. www.covetpaper.com

Monday, March 16


Screengrab from the movie A Park For All Seasons: Tuktut Nogait on at the Canadian Museum of Nature.


Everyone can try seal pie, bison sliders, Arctic berries and bannock at the Arctic Food Fair this March Break (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), then watch a movie about the caribou, bears and wolves of the Arctic park Tuktut Nogait (after 2 p.m.) and try out some Inuit games, Canadian Museum of Nature. Cost: Food coupons $1 each, movie included with admission. nature.ca

Have a March Break with aboriginal flair at the Art Camp offered by the Ottawa Art Gallery and Odawa Native Friendship Centre for children aged 7 to 12 years. Cost: $180. Register at ottawaartgallery.ca


If Minecraft is your thing, there are three-hour space mining workshops daily, organized by age group, at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, until March 22. Cost: $25/session. cstmuseum.techno-science.ca

The Youppie Club invites everyone interested in fun to join them for chat about arts, politics, gastronomy, maybe sing some songs or other fun activities, 7 p.m., Café Artissimo, 179 George St. Admission: $15 donation. ottawastiltunion.ca

Tuesday, March 17


It’s the week to be Irish!


Luck of the Irish to you, on St. Patrick’s Day! The Archbishop will be conducting a special mass at St. Patrick’s Basilica at noon, followed by a reception; or join CTV’s Carol Anne Meehan for the St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at Saint Brigid’s, noon to 3 p.m., $45. Later, or earlier as some are open as of 11 a.m., there are 15 participating pubs and bars joining the festivities in the ByWard Market.

The uOttawa Makerspace is holding a free 3D printing workshop open to all, 5:30 to 7 p.m., 161 Louis Pasteur, Room B109D. Register at engineering.uottawa.ca

The ubiquitous modern selfie, and other forms of self-portraiture, are explored by artists at a new show opening at the Karsh-Masson Gallery.Vernissage on March 19. ottawa.ca/arts

Join in an international book club as part of the Big Library Read program, with a guarantee loan of the ebook Shakespeare Saved My Life for all members, with no holds or late fees, at the Ottawa Public Library until March 31

Wednesday, March 18


The Epic Bike Park is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. over March Break.


The Epic Indoor Bike Park has special hours for March Break, with ages 4 to 90 years invited, no experience required, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., 110 Bantley Ave. Cost: $29.99/adults, $27.99/children, $20 for bike rental. (A five-week tricks class begins today, suitable for all 8 years old and up, $99.) Register at www.epicbikepark.com


See a family movie at the Japanese embassy, My Neighbors, the Yamadas, about the life and misadventures of a family in contemporary Japan, based on a popular comic strip, 2:30 p.m., 155 Sussex Dr. No fee, no reservations required.


Heritage Ottawa’s latest lecture is about the Beechwood Cemetery, established in 1873.


Learn the story of ambition, speculation and loss behind the Mausoleum at the Beechwood Cemetery in this latest instalment of the Heritage Ottawa lecture series, 7 p.m., Main Branch, Ottawa Public Library. Admission: Free. www.heritageottawa.org

Thursday, March 19


Comedian Gilbert Gottfried is at Yuk Yuk’s for five shows from March 19 to 22.


The “comedian’s comedian” with the funny voice, all-star Gilbert Gottfried is in the intimate 150-seat room at Yuk Yuk’s over four nights, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $45.20. yukyuks.com

TIFF and the National Gallery are starting a film, tapas and lecture series with a screening of Art and Craft, a documentary about the most prolific art forger, followed by a lecture by art curator and fraud expert Colette Loll, 6:30 p.m., 380 Sussex Dr. Cost: $12, $32 with tapas and drink (starts at 5:30 p.m.). www.gallery.ca

Authors Stephen McBride and Donna Baines launch their book Orchestrating Austerity: Impacts and Resistance, 7 to 9 p.m., Octopus Centretown, 251 Bank St. octopusbooks.ca

Friday, March 20



Modern folk singer-songwriter Mo Kenney is back in a bigger venue at the National Arts Centre, and without her creative mentor Joel Plaskett, 8 p.m. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca


For something darker, slower and more industrial soundscape, see bands Stüka (Toronto), Cabaal (Ottawa), Chastity (Whitby), in a brand new art space, 8 p.m., House of Common, 11b Fairmont Ave — in the back. Tickets: $5. facebook.com

Saturday, March 21


There is a discount coupon for the Ottawa Antique and Vintage Market available at their website, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Carleton University Fieldhouse. Admission: $10. www.ottawaantiqueandvintagemarket.ca

T(otally).H(andmade).A(rtisan).T(rinkets). Craft Fair Spring Edition features 40 local vendors, food truck for hot lunch and fundraising for the New Beginnings pet Rescue, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jack Purcell Community centre. totallyhandmade.wordpress.com


It’s been a cold winter for cycling.


Spring.Bike.Ottawa brings cycling enthusiasts — no matter the weather — together with a panel to discuss cycling laws, advocacy updates, bike gossip and more over cookies and hot beverages, 1 to 4 p.m., McNabb Community Centre. bikeottawa.ca

Learn how to be heard in the digital world and stand out at this seminar and networking event, noon to 5:30 p.m., Algonquin College. Cost: $70, $35/student. digicomottawa.com




A touring retrospective of the works of Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund, director of the award-winning Force Majeure, is in Ottawa, 6:30 p.m., River Building, Carleton University. (The filmmaker may make an appearance.) Tickets: $13. www.cfi-icf.ca.

The 13th annual Pakenham Maple Run Studio Tour, featuring 21 artists and artisans, is on all weekend, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maps may be found at www.mapleruntour.ca

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