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Friday, April 10
With strategic ruffling of feathers, the Capital Burlesque Expo returns for a second year with shows all weekend, starting with performances by Esther Latex, Foxy Lexxi Brown, Ruby Rhapsody and Capt’n Tor’ & The Naer-Do-Well Cads Crew, 8:30 p.m., Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 34 Murray St. Tickets: $25. capitalburlesqueexpo.com
All woman Nirvana cover band Hervana plays the House of Targ with lots of ’90s attitude, 10 p.m., 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5 before 10 p.m., $7 after. houseoftarg.com
Eat salmon with celebrated novelist Jane Urquhart (The Night Stages, Away) and raise funds for children’s literacy, noon, Metropolitain Brasserie. Tickets: $85. Menu and tickets at writersfestival.org
Alt-folk-rock songwriter Claude Munson & The Storm Outside perform after Sunfields and Dumb Angel at Wakefield’s Black Sheep Inn, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
The Lords of Lao Tzu is a jazz narrative informed by Jack Kerouac and 1950s beat poetry — but written and performed by Ian McCrorie, featuring Devon Woods (saxophones), Hélène Knoerr (vocals/bass), Ed Stevens (guitar) and Chris Smith (drums), 7:30 p.m., Gigspace. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. gigspaceottawa.com
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
Related
Saturday, April 11
TV’s Cake Boss Buddy Valastro will demonstrate his mad skills live on April 11.
TLC’s Cake Boss Buddy Valastro leaves Hoboken to share his mad baking and decorating skills and answer your questions live, 7:30 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. Tickets: $85-$165. centrepointetheatres.com
The Chillin’ & Grillin’ Fest has finger-lickin’ chili and ribs from local restaurants like The Branch, Goose & Gridiron, Brigadoon, in support of the Beth Donovan hospice, 6 to 9 p.m., 2605 Concession Rd., Kemptville. Tickets: $25, family of 4/$50, children under 12/$5. www.bethdonovanhospice.ca
The Rockcliffe Park book sale — covering everything from vintage mysteries to vinyl — is on all weekend, 10 a.m., 380 Springfield Rd. Cash only. biblioottawalibrary.ca
Tori Spelling is not scheduled to attend the Women’s Show — but her husband is.
Tori Spelling’s husband Dean McDermott will be at the National Women’s Show to talk about reality TV and cooking, alongside firefighters strutting the catwalk, cosmetic super sale, health, travel and business advice and more, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Shaw Centre. Tickets: $14. www.NationalWomenShow.com
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by the National Ballet of Canada is a multimedia visual treat with classical ballet, tap dancing and puppetry, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre. Until April 12. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca
There’s a roller derby doubleheader with the Rideau Valley Vixens taking on the New Skids on the Block (Montreal) and Slaughter Daughters against the Prime Sinisters, 5:30 p.m., Jean-Marc Lalonde Arena, Rockland. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door, free for children 10 and under. www.facebook.com
Fans of Björk, Feist, Mo Kenney, The Bird and the Bee and other interesting, infectious musicians will enjoy the experimental–pop sensibilities of Valery Gore, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $20. nac-cna.ca
Related
It’s a night for fancy dressing:
Wear whatever makes you feel fabulous to Promdemonium, the radical, gender-bending, bike-loving, slow-dancing, big-dress answer to high school drama, but also a fundraiser for local groups, 8 p.m., Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave. This year’s theme: Space Prom, so bonus points for astral-themed clothes. Tickets: $25. www.facebook.com
Moroccan Nights (not cat ears) is the theme for this year’s swank FurBall Gala with “extraordinary” cuisine, live and silent auctions in support of the Ottawa Humane Society, starts with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and honorary chair Laureen Harper, Shaw Centre. Tickets: $300. www.ottawahumane.ca/furball
“Unusual formal” is the dress code for A Rare Night and enjoy custom cocktails from El Camino and Union 613 and canapés from top chefs at this fundraising event for the National Gaucher Foundation of Canada, 7 p.m., Maker Space, 250 City Centre Ave. Tickets: $75. facebook.com
The Tabletop Prom is for those who thought dances would have been more fun with board games, still with awkward dancing, spiked punch and cheesy music, 7 p.m., Cardboard Kingdom, Montgomery Legion, 330 Kent St. Tickets: $18. eventbrite.com
Sunday, April 12
The Harlem Globetrotters bring their basketball fun to the Canadian Tire Centre.
The Harlem Globetrotters brings smiles to the Canadian Tire Centre along with their basketball antics in a game against the Washington Generals, 3 p.m. Tickets: $16-$116. capitaltickets.ca
Children are needed to make music to get The Great Rhythmobile running again at this family-friendly concert, in English at 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., in French at 3 p.m., NAC. Tickets: from $18. nac-cna.ca
Run for the Reach is the first big race of the season, with something for everyone level from a half-marathon to family walk, to help the charity provide legal services for people with disabilities, 8 a.m., Ottawa City Hall. reach.ca
Cartoons or rockets, your child can pick their material then make their own pillow.
In a bid to get to them to GO TO BED, kids can make their own pillows at a sewing class for those aged 8 years and up, 12:30 to 3 p.m., Fabrications. Class: $55, not including required 2 metres fabric, thread. NB: Parents not obliged to stay, so you can get other important things done — like brunch. The shop also offers beginner sewing classes for adults. fabricationsottawa.com
Fiddler Kelli Trottier plays with local musicians at the Grandmasters fiddling fundraiser, also with live and silent auction, 6:30 p.m., Greenfield’s Pub. Tickets: $15. canadiangrandmasters.ca
Monday, April 13
Canadian Improv Games start with the first Ottawa regionals event on Monday.
If you want to howl with laughter, then get tickets to the Canadian Improv Games, starting tonight with the Ottawa high school regional event (Sacred Heart, Lisgar, Earl of March and St. Pete’s are up Monday), 7:30 p.m., NAC. Tickets: $15, $12/students. Teens love it, parents love it, even hipsters love it — it’s better than a Slinky. The National competition runs in Ottawa from April 21 to 24. improv.ca
There’s no plot too small for gardening, particularly with container tips from Christine Libon and the Ottawa South Garden Club, 7 p.m., Ottawa South Community Centre, 260 Sunnyside Ave. Non-members: $7.
The men take it off in this New Zealand play — but in French.
Ladies’ Night, the New Zealand play about laid off working-class men who turn to stripping, that may have been the inspiration behind the smash hit The Full Monty movie (there was a legal battle), opens in a French iteration, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée. Tickets: salleodyssee.ca
Tuesday, April 14
Dirty Dancing is at the NAC until Sunday.
“No one puts Baby in the corner” comes to life with the Broadway production of Dirty Dancing, 8 p.m., NAC. Tickets: from $39. nac-cna.ca
You want to buy a house — now what? Mortgage, finance and real estate experts will answer your questions, 5 to 7 p.m., Central Bierhgaus, 650 Kanata Ave. Tickets: free. eventbrite.ca
Ireland’s most popular comedian Tommy Tiernan brings his new solo show, Out of the Whirlwind, to Ottawa on his cross-country tour after his sold out show at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Mega Stars Gala last summer, 7:30 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. Tickets: $47.50. centrepointetheatres.com
Get your body in gear for the gardening season with tips and advice from a yoga instructor Sandy Heron and chiropractors Erin McLaughlin and Pierre Paradis, 7:30 p.m., Carp Memorial Hall, 3739 Carp Rd., Carp. Tickets: $5. wcgc.ca
Wednesday, April 15
Pinchas Gutter, a Holocaust survivor, will speak at an event marking Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, will be commemorated with a talk by survivors Pinchas Gutter and Dr. Julien Klener, the latter discussing “Is Europe safe for Jews?”, 7 p.m., Jewish Federation of Ottawa, 21 Nadolny Sachs. Tickets: Free, all welcome. facebook.com
Representatives from Penn State, Pace University and more will be at the U.S. College Expo to talk to any considering travelling south for their education — including elite athletes, 6 to 9 p.m., National Arts Centre. Pre-register at uscollegeexpo.com
Open Square Link Bracelet, sterling silver by Tazim Lal.
The Ottawa Art Gallery evening of food and fashion features a runway show including jewelry by Tazim Lal, inspired by the architecture of the gallery’s new home, and clothes by Frank Sukhoo, 6 to 9 p.m., Haveli Indian Restaurant, 39 Clarence St. Tickets: $35, include dinner. eventbrite.ca
Mexico in the early 20th century is celebrated in this new exhibit of photographs from the period, UNAM-Canadá, 55 Prom. du Portage, Gatineau, to May 7.
The Rémi Bolduc Jazz ensemble and pianist François Bourassa pay tribute to mid-century jazz musician Dave Brubeck, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée, 855 Blvd. de la Gappe, Gatineau. Tickets: $30. salleodyssee.ca / www.remibolduc.com
Thursday, April 16
A peplum jacket made by Métis clothing design company Voila.
The Originals Spring Craft Sale brings unique, handmade pieces from across Canada to the EY Centre, from savoury shortbread to a chic Métis clothing line, 10 a.m., 4899 Uplands Dr. Show on to Sunday. Tickets: $7 — check Wedding Show information below for special ticket deal. originalsshow.ca
Over 60 examples of Ikebana, Japanese floral design, is on special exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Nature until April 19. ikebanaottawa.ca
The 16th annual lawyer play is Parfumerie, the original romantic comedy that inspired such movies as You’ve Got Mail and the Shop Around the Corner, starring local members of the legal community with some notable cameos to benefit the GCTC and homeless charity StreetSmarts, 7:30 p.m., GCTC. Tickets: $100, include post-show gala. Pre-show, paired meals are also available at Teatro. gctc.ca
Suits ‘n Toques play the House of Targ anniversary week.
Music and pinball venue The House of Targ celebrates it’s one year anniversary with an evening of ska with Suits ‘n Toques, The Black Mask Brigade, SKA DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m., 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5. Check out the calendar for anniversary events all week: houseoftarg.com
Friday, April 17
It’s Music Friday:
The day before international Record Store Day, when bands release special editions for purchase, comes International Record Swap Day where barter, not cash, rules. Raw Sugar Café is hosting a special event for all, including free platters to take home for those with nothing to exchange, 8 p.m. to close, 692 Somerset St. W.
It’s power pop and sweet songs at this all-ages show at Gabba Hey with headliner Peach Kelli Pop, Gaycation and Sammy J., 250 City Centre. Tickets: $10. facebook.com
Passionate songs from Joni Mitchell, Sting, Leonard Cohen and more are covered by singer Barbara Lewis in the intimate Richcraft Hall, 7:30 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets: $27.50, $20/seniors. shenkmanarts.ca
Experimental pop band Find the Others joins Michael Feuerstack and others for a gig at St Alban’s Church while on their album launch tour, made with Icelandic producer Valgeir Sigurösson who worked with Sigur Rós, Feist and Björk, 8 p.m., St. Alban’s Church. Tickets: $10. ticketweb.ca
Come ready to dance as the DJ’s DJ Hector Romero (also A&R exec for Def Mix Music and Saw Recordings) mixes up the night, 10 p.m., Mercury Lounge. Tickets: $12 in advance. mercurylounge.com
Saturday, April 18
The Ottawa Spring Wedding Show is on April 18 to 19.
There’s a special price for those who want to go to the Ottawa Wedding Show spring edition and the Originals Craft Show, both at the EY Centre: A day pass for both shows is $15; buy it before April 17 and be automatically entered to win a 14K gold ring. Regular Tickets: $12. ottawaweddingshow.com
The Capital Pop Up! Spring Handmade Charity Show has woodcrafts, food, potters, soap, caramels (yum!) and more made by local artisans to benefit the CHEO Foundation, with music from DJ Ryan and activities for the kids, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bronson Centre. Tickets: Free, but donations accepted. www.facebook.com
They call it the Junk and Disorderly sale, but the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum promises their fundraising sale is very well organized — and no artifacts will be harmed, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all weekend, 267 Edmund St., Carleton Place. www.facebook.com
Earth Day activities start early at the Canadian Museum of History with musical performance on recycled goods by Junkyard Symphony, tips on wrapping everything from presents to groceries in fabric — Japanese style, and a unique clay craft, 10 a.m. to noon. historymuseum.ca
Kayakers near an iceberg in Canada’s Arctic.
Arctic explorers discuss the value of expeditions in understanding the changing north in a panel, while participants enjoy live kayak-building, performances, a film on the northern lights and themed cocktails, 6 to 10 p.m., Museum of Nature. Tickets: $30m includes good and one cocktail. nature.ca
Meet artists Claire Desjardins and Erica Hawkes at the opening of their shows at Wall Space Gallery, 2 to 4 p.m., 258 Richmond Rd. wallspacegallery.ca
Get a crash course in DJing at a full-day workshop with the Queer Mafia and Capital DJ Academy, from 9:30 a.m., 251 Laurier Ave. Cost: $149 includes snacks and pizza lunch. facebook.com
Having an event? Send the information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event begins. Photos are welcome.
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With strategic ruffling of feathers, the Capital Burlesque Expo returns for a second year with shows all weekend, starting with performances by Esther Latex, Foxy Lexxi Brown, Ruby Rhapsody and Capt’n Tor’ & The Naer-Do-Well Cads Crew, 8:30 p.m., Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 34 Murray St. Tickets: $25. capitalburlesqueexpo.com
All woman Nirvana cover band Hervana plays the House of Targ with lots of ’90s attitude, 10 p.m., 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5 before 10 p.m., $7 after. houseoftarg.com
Eat salmon with celebrated novelist Jane Urquhart (The Night Stages, Away) and raise funds for children’s literacy, noon, Metropolitain Brasserie. Tickets: $85. Menu and tickets at writersfestival.org
Alt-folk-rock songwriter Claude Munson & The Storm Outside perform after Sunfields and Dumb Angel at Wakefield’s Black Sheep Inn, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
The Lords of Lao Tzu is a jazz narrative informed by Jack Kerouac and 1950s beat poetry — but written and performed by Ian McCrorie, featuring Devon Woods (saxophones), Hélène Knoerr (vocals/bass), Ed Stevens (guitar) and Chris Smith (drums), 7:30 p.m., Gigspace. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. gigspaceottawa.com
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All woman Nirvana cover band Hervana plays the House of Targ on April 10.
Author Jane Urquhart will be lunching with others to raise money for literacy efforts.
Mark Raynes / handout
Foxy Lexxi Brown performs on the opening night of the Capital Burlesque Expo.
Laurie Emmanuelle Parent / handout
The National Ballet's production of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is at the NAC.
Bruce Zinger / NAC
Part of an exhibit of images of Mexico from early 20th century at UNAM-Canada until May 7.
Enjoy Chili and Ribs at this fundraising for the Beth Donovan Hospice in Kemptville.
Rideau Valley Vixens take on the New Skids on the Block in a roller derby double-header.
Erin / LuckBird Photography
Valery Gore at the NAC Fourth Stage.
Leah Riendeau and Lina Harper take some slow dance lessons at Promdemonium in 2012.
David Gonczol / Ottawa Citizen
Ruby Rhapsody performs on the opening night of the Capital Burlesque Expo.
Chidlren will enjoy participating in the Great Rhythmobile Adventure with shows at the NAC, Shenkman Arts Centre and Centrepointe Theatres.
TV's Cake Boss Buddy Valastro will demonstrate his mad skills live at Centrepointe theatres on April 11.
Marvin Orendain / handout
Kelli Trottier plays the Canadian Masters Fiddle fundraiser.
The Canadian Improv Games start Monday.
Brittany Brooks / Canadian Improv Games
Pinchas Gutter, a Holocaust survivor, will speak at an event marking Holocaust Remembrance Day.
David Kawai / Ottawa Citizen
Penn State is among those sending representatives to the US College Expo in Ottawa.
Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan plays Centrepointe Theatres.
The Ottawa chapter of Ikebana International will showcase over 60 different Japanese floral designs at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
Claire Anderson of Studio Vine Glass made this caribour decanter and loon glass in her Mississauga studio - part of the Originals Spring Craft Sale.
Steven Woodruff / handout
Cuff with gold plated tile, sterling silver by Tazim Lal.
courtesy / Thank You India
Rémi Bolduc and others celebrate jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, who died in 2012.
David Redfern / Redferns
Lily Run by Claire Desjardins on exhibit at Wall Space Gallery until April 26.
Sprucewood Handmade Cookie Co. specializes in savoury shortbreads. Try them at the Originals Spring Craft Show.
No vinyl will be turned away at this
Find the Others play St. Alban's Church.
Jared Raab / supplied
The Harlem Globetrotters bring their basketball fun to the Canadian Tire Centre.
Dave Saffran / MSG Photos
Get inspired at the Ottawa Spring Wedding Show is on April 18 to 19.
supplied / Ottawa Wedding Show
Morsel's handmade caramels are on offer at the Spring Handmade Charity Show on April 18.
Barbara Lewis sings moving songs at the Shenkman Arts Centre.
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
Related
Saturday, April 11
TV’s Cake Boss Buddy Valastro will demonstrate his mad skills live on April 11.
TLC’s Cake Boss Buddy Valastro leaves Hoboken to share his mad baking and decorating skills and answer your questions live, 7:30 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. Tickets: $85-$165. centrepointetheatres.com
The Chillin’ & Grillin’ Fest has finger-lickin’ chili and ribs from local restaurants like The Branch, Goose & Gridiron, Brigadoon, in support of the Beth Donovan hospice, 6 to 9 p.m., 2605 Concession Rd., Kemptville. Tickets: $25, family of 4/$50, children under 12/$5. www.bethdonovanhospice.ca
The Rockcliffe Park book sale — covering everything from vintage mysteries to vinyl — is on all weekend, 10 a.m., 380 Springfield Rd. Cash only. biblioottawalibrary.ca
Tori Spelling is not scheduled to attend the Women’s Show — but her husband is.
Tori Spelling’s husband Dean McDermott will be at the National Women’s Show to talk about reality TV and cooking, alongside firefighters strutting the catwalk, cosmetic super sale, health, travel and business advice and more, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Shaw Centre. Tickets: $14. www.NationalWomenShow.com
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by the National Ballet of Canada is a multimedia visual treat with classical ballet, tap dancing and puppetry, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre. Until April 12. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca
There’s a roller derby doubleheader with the Rideau Valley Vixens taking on the New Skids on the Block (Montreal) and Slaughter Daughters against the Prime Sinisters, 5:30 p.m., Jean-Marc Lalonde Arena, Rockland. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door, free for children 10 and under. www.facebook.com
Fans of Björk, Feist, Mo Kenney, The Bird and the Bee and other interesting, infectious musicians will enjoy the experimental–pop sensibilities of Valery Gore, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $20. nac-cna.ca
Related
It’s a night for fancy dressing:
Wear whatever makes you feel fabulous to Promdemonium, the radical, gender-bending, bike-loving, slow-dancing, big-dress answer to high school drama, but also a fundraiser for local groups, 8 p.m., Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave. This year’s theme: Space Prom, so bonus points for astral-themed clothes. Tickets: $25. www.facebook.com
Moroccan Nights (not cat ears) is the theme for this year’s swank FurBall Gala with “extraordinary” cuisine, live and silent auctions in support of the Ottawa Humane Society, starts with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and honorary chair Laureen Harper, Shaw Centre. Tickets: $300. www.ottawahumane.ca/furball
“Unusual formal” is the dress code for A Rare Night and enjoy custom cocktails from El Camino and Union 613 and canapés from top chefs at this fundraising event for the National Gaucher Foundation of Canada, 7 p.m., Maker Space, 250 City Centre Ave. Tickets: $75. facebook.com
The Tabletop Prom is for those who thought dances would have been more fun with board games, still with awkward dancing, spiked punch and cheesy music, 7 p.m., Cardboard Kingdom, Montgomery Legion, 330 Kent St. Tickets: $18. eventbrite.com
Sunday, April 12
The Harlem Globetrotters bring their basketball fun to the Canadian Tire Centre.
The Harlem Globetrotters brings smiles to the Canadian Tire Centre along with their basketball antics in a game against the Washington Generals, 3 p.m. Tickets: $16-$116. capitaltickets.ca
Children are needed to make music to get The Great Rhythmobile running again at this family-friendly concert, in English at 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., in French at 3 p.m., NAC. Tickets: from $18. nac-cna.ca
Run for the Reach is the first big race of the season, with something for everyone level from a half-marathon to family walk, to help the charity provide legal services for people with disabilities, 8 a.m., Ottawa City Hall. reach.ca
Cartoons or rockets, your child can pick their material then make their own pillow.
In a bid to get to them to GO TO BED, kids can make their own pillows at a sewing class for those aged 8 years and up, 12:30 to 3 p.m., Fabrications. Class: $55, not including required 2 metres fabric, thread. NB: Parents not obliged to stay, so you can get other important things done — like brunch. The shop also offers beginner sewing classes for adults. fabricationsottawa.com
Fiddler Kelli Trottier plays with local musicians at the Grandmasters fiddling fundraiser, also with live and silent auction, 6:30 p.m., Greenfield’s Pub. Tickets: $15. canadiangrandmasters.ca
Monday, April 13
Canadian Improv Games start with the first Ottawa regionals event on Monday.
If you want to howl with laughter, then get tickets to the Canadian Improv Games, starting tonight with the Ottawa high school regional event (Sacred Heart, Lisgar, Earl of March and St. Pete’s are up Monday), 7:30 p.m., NAC. Tickets: $15, $12/students. Teens love it, parents love it, even hipsters love it — it’s better than a Slinky. The National competition runs in Ottawa from April 21 to 24. improv.ca
There’s no plot too small for gardening, particularly with container tips from Christine Libon and the Ottawa South Garden Club, 7 p.m., Ottawa South Community Centre, 260 Sunnyside Ave. Non-members: $7.
The men take it off in this New Zealand play — but in French.
Ladies’ Night, the New Zealand play about laid off working-class men who turn to stripping, that may have been the inspiration behind the smash hit The Full Monty movie (there was a legal battle), opens in a French iteration, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée. Tickets: salleodyssee.ca
Tuesday, April 14
Dirty Dancing is at the NAC until Sunday.
“No one puts Baby in the corner” comes to life with the Broadway production of Dirty Dancing, 8 p.m., NAC. Tickets: from $39. nac-cna.ca
You want to buy a house — now what? Mortgage, finance and real estate experts will answer your questions, 5 to 7 p.m., Central Bierhgaus, 650 Kanata Ave. Tickets: free. eventbrite.ca
Ireland’s most popular comedian Tommy Tiernan brings his new solo show, Out of the Whirlwind, to Ottawa on his cross-country tour after his sold out show at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Mega Stars Gala last summer, 7:30 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. Tickets: $47.50. centrepointetheatres.com
Get your body in gear for the gardening season with tips and advice from a yoga instructor Sandy Heron and chiropractors Erin McLaughlin and Pierre Paradis, 7:30 p.m., Carp Memorial Hall, 3739 Carp Rd., Carp. Tickets: $5. wcgc.ca
Wednesday, April 15
Pinchas Gutter, a Holocaust survivor, will speak at an event marking Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, will be commemorated with a talk by survivors Pinchas Gutter and Dr. Julien Klener, the latter discussing “Is Europe safe for Jews?”, 7 p.m., Jewish Federation of Ottawa, 21 Nadolny Sachs. Tickets: Free, all welcome. facebook.com
Representatives from Penn State, Pace University and more will be at the U.S. College Expo to talk to any considering travelling south for their education — including elite athletes, 6 to 9 p.m., National Arts Centre. Pre-register at uscollegeexpo.com
Open Square Link Bracelet, sterling silver by Tazim Lal.
The Ottawa Art Gallery evening of food and fashion features a runway show including jewelry by Tazim Lal, inspired by the architecture of the gallery’s new home, and clothes by Frank Sukhoo, 6 to 9 p.m., Haveli Indian Restaurant, 39 Clarence St. Tickets: $35, include dinner. eventbrite.ca
Mexico in the early 20th century is celebrated in this new exhibit of photographs from the period, UNAM-Canadá, 55 Prom. du Portage, Gatineau, to May 7.
The Rémi Bolduc Jazz ensemble and pianist François Bourassa pay tribute to mid-century jazz musician Dave Brubeck, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée, 855 Blvd. de la Gappe, Gatineau. Tickets: $30. salleodyssee.ca / www.remibolduc.com
Thursday, April 16
A peplum jacket made by Métis clothing design company Voila.
The Originals Spring Craft Sale brings unique, handmade pieces from across Canada to the EY Centre, from savoury shortbread to a chic Métis clothing line, 10 a.m., 4899 Uplands Dr. Show on to Sunday. Tickets: $7 — check Wedding Show information below for special ticket deal. originalsshow.ca
Over 60 examples of Ikebana, Japanese floral design, is on special exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Nature until April 19. ikebanaottawa.ca
The 16th annual lawyer play is Parfumerie, the original romantic comedy that inspired such movies as You’ve Got Mail and the Shop Around the Corner, starring local members of the legal community with some notable cameos to benefit the GCTC and homeless charity StreetSmarts, 7:30 p.m., GCTC. Tickets: $100, include post-show gala. Pre-show, paired meals are also available at Teatro. gctc.ca
Suits ‘n Toques play the House of Targ anniversary week.
Music and pinball venue The House of Targ celebrates it’s one year anniversary with an evening of ska with Suits ‘n Toques, The Black Mask Brigade, SKA DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m., 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5. Check out the calendar for anniversary events all week: houseoftarg.com
Friday, April 17
It’s Music Friday:
The day before international Record Store Day, when bands release special editions for purchase, comes International Record Swap Day where barter, not cash, rules. Raw Sugar Café is hosting a special event for all, including free platters to take home for those with nothing to exchange, 8 p.m. to close, 692 Somerset St. W.
It’s power pop and sweet songs at this all-ages show at Gabba Hey with headliner Peach Kelli Pop, Gaycation and Sammy J., 250 City Centre. Tickets: $10. facebook.com
Passionate songs from Joni Mitchell, Sting, Leonard Cohen and more are covered by singer Barbara Lewis in the intimate Richcraft Hall, 7:30 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets: $27.50, $20/seniors. shenkmanarts.ca
Experimental pop band Find the Others joins Michael Feuerstack and others for a gig at St Alban’s Church while on their album launch tour, made with Icelandic producer Valgeir Sigurösson who worked with Sigur Rós, Feist and Björk, 8 p.m., St. Alban’s Church. Tickets: $10. ticketweb.ca
Come ready to dance as the DJ’s DJ Hector Romero (also A&R exec for Def Mix Music and Saw Recordings) mixes up the night, 10 p.m., Mercury Lounge. Tickets: $12 in advance. mercurylounge.com
Saturday, April 18
The Ottawa Spring Wedding Show is on April 18 to 19.
There’s a special price for those who want to go to the Ottawa Wedding Show spring edition and the Originals Craft Show, both at the EY Centre: A day pass for both shows is $15; buy it before April 17 and be automatically entered to win a 14K gold ring. Regular Tickets: $12. ottawaweddingshow.com
The Capital Pop Up! Spring Handmade Charity Show has woodcrafts, food, potters, soap, caramels (yum!) and more made by local artisans to benefit the CHEO Foundation, with music from DJ Ryan and activities for the kids, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bronson Centre. Tickets: Free, but donations accepted. www.facebook.com
They call it the Junk and Disorderly sale, but the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum promises their fundraising sale is very well organized — and no artifacts will be harmed, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all weekend, 267 Edmund St., Carleton Place. www.facebook.com
Earth Day activities start early at the Canadian Museum of History with musical performance on recycled goods by Junkyard Symphony, tips on wrapping everything from presents to groceries in fabric — Japanese style, and a unique clay craft, 10 a.m. to noon. historymuseum.ca
Kayakers near an iceberg in Canada’s Arctic.
Arctic explorers discuss the value of expeditions in understanding the changing north in a panel, while participants enjoy live kayak-building, performances, a film on the northern lights and themed cocktails, 6 to 10 p.m., Museum of Nature. Tickets: $30m includes good and one cocktail. nature.ca
Meet artists Claire Desjardins and Erica Hawkes at the opening of their shows at Wall Space Gallery, 2 to 4 p.m., 258 Richmond Rd. wallspacegallery.ca
Get a crash course in DJing at a full-day workshop with the Queer Mafia and Capital DJ Academy, from 9:30 a.m., 251 Laurier Ave. Cost: $149 includes snacks and pizza lunch. facebook.com
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