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Friday, May 1
Poutine last weekend, and more starting today at the St. Albert’s Cheese Ottawa Poutine Fest, featuring international recipes and local beer, live music and judging by the mayor, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Marion Dewar Plaza,on all weekend. ottawapoutinefest.ca
The Hipsters are busy (… maybe not only hipsters) at the Hintonburg Happening, a nine-day event along Wellington St. W. starting with a launch party, art exhibit and sale and concert, 7 to 10 p.m., Tamarack Wellington. Admission: free. See the full schedule of events at hintonburghappening.ca.
The 24th annual Kanata Artists Studio Tour features 15 different artists across various mediums, at their studios all weekend, starting 5 to 8 p.m. Download the map at www.KanataArtists.com
Learn about Camels’ digestive systems at Animals Inside Out.
Not to put you off the poutine: In new exhibit Animals Inside Out, real animals preserved through plastination — replacing all the liquids with polymer — provide incredibly accurate anatomy lessons in an exhibit describing why animals are suited to their environments by emphasizing a particular part of each animal, be it musculature, digestive or cardiovascular system, on until Sept. 20, Canadian Museum of Nature. (The museum says the show is educational and suitable for all ages.) nature.ca
Who killed Spalding Gray? links the last moments of the famous monologist with performer and writer Daniel MacIvor’s darkest days in a brutally truthful one-man show, 8 p.m., to May 2, NAC. Contains adult subject matter. Tickets: $39, part of Ontario Scene. nac-cna.ca
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
Saturday, May 2
The Main Street Farmers Markets is moving closer to the mammoths.
The Main Farmers Market opens at its new location at the Canadian Museum of Nature, bringing fresh local vegetables and other treats to downtown — and maybe feed the woolly mammoth statues some kale?, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 240 McLeod St. mainfarmersmarket.org
Tree Ottawa is undertaking its largest planting ever — over 1,000 trees must be planted — and needs volunteers, 9 a.m. to noon, South Nepean Park in Barrhaven. All ages welcome, no experience needed, but appropriate clothing and a shovel are recommended. RSVP at ecologyottawa.org
Georgia’s country singer-songwriter Luke Bryan brings his aw-shucks, normcore show That’s My Kind of Night to the Canadian Tire Centre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $59.75-$79.75. capitaltickets.ca
Meanwhile award-winning rapper Shad, and the new voice of CBC’s show Q, performs at the Bronson Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $22. spectrasonic.com
It’s period cycles and industrial acrobatics at Cirque Mechanics show at C entrepointe.
Steampunk Boston acrobats Cirque Mechanics bring their pedal-power themed, industrial circus — including trapeze artists, daredevil cyclists and a story — to Centrepointe Theatres, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $49.75. centrepointetheatres.com
Browncoast Burlesque honours the recently-departed Leonard Nimoy at ComicKHAN III, with a nerdtastic performance and other geekery, 8 p.m, Zaphod Beeblebrox. Tickets: $15. zaphods.ca
The 613 Night Market Spring Edition is on at Shaw Centre on May 2.
The 613 Night Market is a street food extravaganza, transforming the Shaw Centre into a lamplit avenue showcasing local food, goods and more, 4 p.m. to midnight. Tickets: Entrance $10 in advance, $15 at the door; food $2-$5 — cash only. (Organizers promise they’ve organized many more bars for this event.) eventbrite.ca
Big Loser trainer Jessie Pavelka is the keynote speaker at Activate Fitness Festival.
Help out at the Record Breaking Boot Camp or learn about the latest fitness trends at the two-day Activate Fitness Festival, featuring a talk from the Biggest Loser’s Jessie Pavelka, kids’ activities, assessments, stress managing tips and more, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., EY Centre. Tickets: $13.99/day, $24.99/weekend. VIP and elite training workshops are also available. www.activateexpo.ca
This 1937 Ford looks as if it is from the future.
There’s over 100 classic and custom rides to drool over at the Ottawa AutoRama, and even some for the kids to climb, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., EY Centre. Tickets: $12, $8 ages 7 to 17, free for 6 and under. www.ottawaautorama.ca
The Ottawa Police are holding a women-only PREP test workshop for women seeking to join the forces, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Algonquin College. Register at surveymonkey.com.
Do I Have To Do Everything My F***king Self? is a no-holds barred, unpredictable, one-woman show featuring high kicks, electro-pop and tales of growing up queer with drag persona Regina, 7:30 p.m., NAC. Part of Ontario Scene. Tickets: $25. nac-cna.ca
All the senses will be thrilled at The Maharaja’s Ball, a celebration of Indian spices, dance and handicrafts at this fundraising dinner in support of the Sens Foundation, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Shaw Centre. Tickets: $250. sensfoundation.com
Sunday, May 3
Jane’s Walk is having a full weekend festival — and are renaming it Jane’s Walk, Run, Yoga, Hike, Paddle, Ramble, Lecture, Learn, Potluck, Play & People Watch which, conveniently for us, explains the many things you can do at this event informed by the famous urbanist Jane Jacobs, who encouraged all to engage with their communities. There is also a polo field, pyrotechnics expert, canoe guides and bevy of historians, so expect some eclectic talks, self-guided activities and more, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Burrit’s Rapids. Details at www.janeswalkottawa.ca.
All ages can make their own tulip that will last at the Museum of History this month.
The entire family can celebrate spring that will last by making a handmade, potted tulip at the Canadian Museum of History every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until May 31. historymuseum.ca
Enjoy fashion and brunch by popping into Hintonburg boutiques such as Flock, Viens Avec Moi and Muriel Dombret along Wellington St. W. as they offer different nibbles — from pastries to smoked salmon paté, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., part of Hintonburg Happening. www.hintonburghappening.ca
Crawling features at the Intro to Natural Movement workshop.
Re-learn natural movement and work out the kinks from our office-chair existence at a special workshop that features crawling and balancing, suitable for all, 1 to 4 p.m., Rama Lotus. Cost: $20. www.ottawayoga.com
Acclaimed adult and children’s novel author Alan Cumyn, longlisted for the Giller Prize and nominated for the Governor General’s Award, is giving a creative writing workshop, noon to 3 p.m., National Gallery of Canada. Tickets: $50, and space is limited. writersfestival.org
Monday, May 4
Vintage Def Leppard.
British hard rockers Def Leppard, who brought the 1980’s such songs as Pour Some Sugar On Me, Foolin’ and Photograph is at TD Place, 7 p.m., 1015 Bank St. Tickets: $59.50-$325. capitaltickets.ca
The Bourbon Room is holding “the most” unofficial Def Leppard After Party combined May the 4th Be With You celebration (that’s a Star Wars reference), with possible appearance by metal glam band Faster Pussycat — if they work out their border issues, 10 p.m., 400A Dalhousie St. Entrance: Free for those with tickets to Def Leppard or wearing Star Wars gear. facebook.com
Meanwhile, uOttawa alumni and professors will be discussing how the social sciences train tomorrow’s leaders by encouraging debate and critical thinking on human rights, social movements and political systems, 5:30 p.m., 120 University Ave. Admission: Free for all, hors d’oeuvres will be served, part of Alumni Week. alumni.uottawa.ca
Tuesday, May 5
Chef Marc Lepine of Atelier is cpmpeting for a $10,000 prize at Ontario Scene Culinary Challenge — and we can taste the creations.
We benefit as 15 of the province’s best chefs vie for a $10,000 prize by cooking up a dish using only ingredients found in Ontario — this means no olive oil, 6:30 p.m., National Arts Centre, part of Ontario Scene. Chefs include Ottawa’s Marc Lepine of Ottawa’s Atelier, Derek MacGregor of Kingston’s Le Chien Noir, Jason Parson’s of Niagara’s Peller Estates. Winners will be chosen by audience vote and announced at 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $79, includes a 15-course dinner with 15 wines. nac-cna.ca
The NCC will reveal the draft concept plan for the Sir John A. Macdonald linear park in a public workshop for review with hopes of feedback and comments, 7 to 9 p.m., 40 Elgin St. Space is limited, so register at www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca
Get some tips on rejuvenating a tired garden (it’s been a long, hard winter) with master gardener Mary Reid and the Friends of the Farm, 7 to 9 p.m., Building 72, Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm. Cost: $12 members, $15 non-members. friendsofthefarm.ca
Wednesday, May 6
Yoga returns toThe Hill.
Downward Dog this lunch hour on the lawn of Parliament Hill as outdoor yoga returns for the season, every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. Remember to bring sunscreen — isn’t it exciting to need it again? facebook.com
For something completely different RiffTrax Live — who are famous for their humorous commentary on B-grade movies — is doing a live simulcast in cinemas across North America of the cult classic The Room, including showings at Cineplex Lansdowne and SilverCity Gloucester, 8 p.m. cineplex.com
Octopus Book Club is discussing Waubgeshig Rice’s novel Legacy — with the author, 6 to 8 p.m., 251 Bank St., second floor. All welcome, but space is limited so RSVP at events@octopusbooks.ca.
Thursday, May 7
Shaista Latif performs the one-woman show Graceful Rebellions as part of Ontario Scene.
One-woman show Graceful Rebellions examines the lives of three Afghan women across generations and cultures, each challenging cultural norms in a patriarchal society, 8 p.m., Arts Court. Tickets:$25, 5 shows for $99, part of Ontario Scene. nac-cna.ca
Detail of the work Anne by Stéphanie Martineau on exhibit to May 29.
A new exhibit of works from popular artist Stéphanie Martineau opens with a vernissage, 7 to 9 p.m., Gallery Eugène-Racette, 6600 Carriere St., Orleans. mifo.ca
Get some free gardening skills and tips at this workshop for the entire community from start-up farmer Chris Bisso, offered by the Carleton University Graduate Students’ Association, 6 to 9 p.m., GSA Lounge, 6th floor University Centre. Cost: Free. No registration, no experience required.
Friday, May 8
People clear rubble in Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was severely damaged by an earthquake on April 25, 2015.
Let’s raise some money to benefit the victims of the Nepal earthquake at a community-organized concert, art auction and raffle, featuring bands Sans Foulard, Big Jeeezus Truck, The Sonic Defense, Johnny Vegas, DJs Lowpass and Garry Armitage (Mod Club), 8 p.m., Zaphod’s. Tickets: Funds raised will go to Doctors Without Borders and the Canadian Red Cross. Bands to play, donations for raffle are still welcome.Tickets: $10. zaphods.ca / facebook.com
Billie Piper form Dr. Who is at Ottawa Comiccon on Friday..
The much-anticipated Ottawa Comiccon has arrived, with appearances tonight from Wil Wheaton, Jonathan Frakes and Marina Sirtis (all from Star Trek: The Next Generation), Malcolm McDowell, Jason Mewes (Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back), Billy Boyd (Lord of the Rings), Sean Maher (Firefly), Billie Piper (Dr. Who), Richard Dean Anderson (MacGyver, Stargate SG-1), and so many more it makes our geek-hearts burst, 2 to 8 p.m., EY Centre. Tickets: $20/Friday, $65/three days. ottawacomiccon.com
Popular roots-rockers The Sadies play with The Wooden Sky and Ottawa’s Kalle Mattson, 8 p.m., Bronson Centre. Tickets: $25 in advance, as part of Ontario Scene. spectrasonic.com
For something classical, the Cecilia String Quartet play a program featuring Mendelssohn’s Quartet No. 4 in E Minor and Katarina Curcin’s Walking Away From…, noon, Southminster United Church. Tickets: $20, part of Ontario Scene. nac-cna.ca
Divine Brown sings the blues.
Women in Blues are celebrated, with performances by Divine Brown, Kellylee Evans, Rita Chiarelli and more, 7;30 p.m., NAC. Tickets: From $29, part of Ontario Scene. nac-cna.ca
For jazz, hear the Mike Murley Septet, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets: $20, part of Ontario Scene. nac-cna.ca
All the Gatineau Park roadways will be open to motor vehicle traffic as of today, allowing easy access to Pink Lake, Huron and Champlain lookouts and Mackenzie King Estate and more — but look out for cyclists. www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca
The Ottawa Service Battalion is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the formation of reserve battalions across Canada, with a weekend of events, starting with an informal meet and greet at the Messes of Major EJG VC Armoury, 2100 Walkley Rd., open to all serving and former members, friends and family. Tickets: Free. Info: osbassociation.ca
Saturday, May 9
Canadian War Museum celebrates its 10th anniversary with special events.
Admission is free all day at the Canadian War Museum as it celebrates its 10th anniversary with special activities for the entire family, including historian-led tours, rare look at uniforms and art from the vaults and military vehicle demonstrations outside, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1 Vimy Pl. warmuseum.ca
The Ottawa Guild of Potters Sale and Exhibition also features potters wheel demos and a kids’ clay craft area, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park. www.ottawaguildofpotters.ca
For 12 hours, the drone will be celebrated over melody and rhythm as 19 different musicians play or create music at this all-ages, interactive event, noon to midnight, House of Common, 11b Fairmont Ave. Tickets: Pay-what-you-can. facebook.com
Buffy Ste Marie performs in Burnstown.
Protest anthem and pop singer Buffy Ste. Marie returns to her roots with her latest album, performing songs from it and her catalogue, 8 p.m., Neat Café, Burnstown. Tickets: $85. neatfood.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. @keendemann
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Poutine last weekend, and more starting today at the St. Albert’s Cheese Ottawa Poutine Fest, featuring international recipes and local beer, live music and judging by the mayor, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Marion Dewar Plaza,on all weekend. ottawapoutinefest.ca
The Hipsters are busy (… maybe not only hipsters) at the Hintonburg Happening, a nine-day event along Wellington St. W. starting with a launch party, art exhibit and sale and concert, 7 to 10 p.m., Tamarack Wellington. Admission: free. See the full schedule of events at hintonburghappening.ca.
The 24th annual Kanata Artists Studio Tour features 15 different artists across various mediums, at their studios all weekend, starting 5 to 8 p.m. Download the map at www.KanataArtists.com
Learn about Camels’ digestive systems at Animals Inside Out.
Not to put you off the poutine: In new exhibit Animals Inside Out, real animals preserved through plastination — replacing all the liquids with polymer — provide incredibly accurate anatomy lessons in an exhibit describing why animals are suited to their environments by emphasizing a particular part of each animal, be it musculature, digestive or cardiovascular system, on until Sept. 20, Canadian Museum of Nature. (The museum says the show is educational and suitable for all ages.) nature.ca
Who killed Spalding Gray? links the last moments of the famous monologist with performer and writer Daniel MacIvor’s darkest days in a brutally truthful one-man show, 8 p.m., to May 2, NAC. Contains adult subject matter. Tickets: $39, part of Ontario Scene. nac-cna.ca
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Cirque Mechanic brings its steampunk-informed acrobatics to Centrepointe Theatres.
Jerry Metellus / supplied 
1970 Ford Torina is but one of many cars to see at Ottawa AutoRama.
The Sadies play the Bronson Centre on May 8.
Ontario Scene Culinary Challenge is a chance to eat 15 courses and enjoy 15 wines while chefs compete.
Author Alan Cumyn is teaching about writing.
Jane's Walk events help us enjoy our community more.
Janes Walk / handout
See the inner workings of a horse at the new exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
Institute for Plastination / supplied
Viens Avec Moi co-owners Renée Morra, left, and Sophie Beaudoin served homemade muffins and mimosas at the Brunch Bunch last year.
Hard rock metal band Def Leppard play TD place on Monday May 4.
Ash Newell / Ash Newell Photography
Rifftrax tackle cult classic The Room in a live simulcast in cinemas across North America.
Kellylee EVans performs in the Women's Blues Revue.
The draft plan for the Sir John A Macdonald linear park will be revealed at a public meeting on Tuesday.
NCC / supplied
Canadian War Museum celebrates its 10th anniversary with special events.
Steven Darby / Canadian War Museum
Wil Wheaton returns to Ottawa Comiccon May 8.
Jonathan Frakes of Star Trek: The Next Generation will be at Ottawa Comiccon May 8.
British-American actress Marina Sirtis returns to the Ottawa Comiccon May 8.
David Kawai / Ottawa Citizen
Sans Foulard plays the Nepal benefit concert at Zaphod Beeblebrox on May 8.
Billie Piper of Dr. Who will be at Ottawa Comiccon on Friday May 8.
Jason Mewes of Jay & Silent Bob Strikes Back returns to Ottawa for Comicconl; he enjoyed a BeaverTail here in 2009.
David Kawai / Ottawa Citizen
Cecilia String Quartet performs as part of Ontario Scene.
Lisa-Marie Mazzucco / supplied
Buffy Ste Marie performs at the Neat Cafe.
Annie Leibowitz / handout
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
Saturday, May 2
The Main Street Farmers Markets is moving closer to the mammoths.
The Main Farmers Market opens at its new location at the Canadian Museum of Nature, bringing fresh local vegetables and other treats to downtown — and maybe feed the woolly mammoth statues some kale?, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 240 McLeod St. mainfarmersmarket.org
Tree Ottawa is undertaking its largest planting ever — over 1,000 trees must be planted — and needs volunteers, 9 a.m. to noon, South Nepean Park in Barrhaven. All ages welcome, no experience needed, but appropriate clothing and a shovel are recommended. RSVP at ecologyottawa.org
Georgia’s country singer-songwriter Luke Bryan brings his aw-shucks, normcore show That’s My Kind of Night to the Canadian Tire Centre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $59.75-$79.75. capitaltickets.ca
Meanwhile award-winning rapper Shad, and the new voice of CBC’s show Q, performs at the Bronson Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $22. spectrasonic.com
It’s period cycles and industrial acrobatics at Cirque Mechanics show at C entrepointe.
Steampunk Boston acrobats Cirque Mechanics bring their pedal-power themed, industrial circus — including trapeze artists, daredevil cyclists and a story — to Centrepointe Theatres, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $49.75. centrepointetheatres.com
Browncoast Burlesque honours the recently-departed Leonard Nimoy at ComicKHAN III, with a nerdtastic performance and other geekery, 8 p.m, Zaphod Beeblebrox. Tickets: $15. zaphods.ca
The 613 Night Market Spring Edition is on at Shaw Centre on May 2.
The 613 Night Market is a street food extravaganza, transforming the Shaw Centre into a lamplit avenue showcasing local food, goods and more, 4 p.m. to midnight. Tickets: Entrance $10 in advance, $15 at the door; food $2-$5 — cash only. (Organizers promise they’ve organized many more bars for this event.) eventbrite.ca
Big Loser trainer Jessie Pavelka is the keynote speaker at Activate Fitness Festival.
Help out at the Record Breaking Boot Camp or learn about the latest fitness trends at the two-day Activate Fitness Festival, featuring a talk from the Biggest Loser’s Jessie Pavelka, kids’ activities, assessments, stress managing tips and more, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., EY Centre. Tickets: $13.99/day, $24.99/weekend. VIP and elite training workshops are also available. www.activateexpo.ca
This 1937 Ford looks as if it is from the future.
There’s over 100 classic and custom rides to drool over at the Ottawa AutoRama, and even some for the kids to climb, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., EY Centre. Tickets: $12, $8 ages 7 to 17, free for 6 and under. www.ottawaautorama.ca
The Ottawa Police are holding a women-only PREP test workshop for women seeking to join the forces, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Algonquin College. Register at surveymonkey.com.
Do I Have To Do Everything My F***king Self? is a no-holds barred, unpredictable, one-woman show featuring high kicks, electro-pop and tales of growing up queer with drag persona Regina, 7:30 p.m., NAC. Part of Ontario Scene. Tickets: $25. nac-cna.ca
All the senses will be thrilled at The Maharaja’s Ball, a celebration of Indian spices, dance and handicrafts at this fundraising dinner in support of the Sens Foundation, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Shaw Centre. Tickets: $250. sensfoundation.com
Sunday, May 3
Jane’s Walk is having a full weekend festival — and are renaming it Jane’s Walk, Run, Yoga, Hike, Paddle, Ramble, Lecture, Learn, Potluck, Play & People Watch which, conveniently for us, explains the many things you can do at this event informed by the famous urbanist Jane Jacobs, who encouraged all to engage with their communities. There is also a polo field, pyrotechnics expert, canoe guides and bevy of historians, so expect some eclectic talks, self-guided activities and more, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Burrit’s Rapids. Details at www.janeswalkottawa.ca.
All ages can make their own tulip that will last at the Museum of History this month.
The entire family can celebrate spring that will last by making a handmade, potted tulip at the Canadian Museum of History every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until May 31. historymuseum.ca
Enjoy fashion and brunch by popping into Hintonburg boutiques such as Flock, Viens Avec Moi and Muriel Dombret along Wellington St. W. as they offer different nibbles — from pastries to smoked salmon paté, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., part of Hintonburg Happening. www.hintonburghappening.ca
Crawling features at the Intro to Natural Movement workshop.
Re-learn natural movement and work out the kinks from our office-chair existence at a special workshop that features crawling and balancing, suitable for all, 1 to 4 p.m., Rama Lotus. Cost: $20. www.ottawayoga.com
Acclaimed adult and children’s novel author Alan Cumyn, longlisted for the Giller Prize and nominated for the Governor General’s Award, is giving a creative writing workshop, noon to 3 p.m., National Gallery of Canada. Tickets: $50, and space is limited. writersfestival.org
Monday, May 4
Vintage Def Leppard.
British hard rockers Def Leppard, who brought the 1980’s such songs as Pour Some Sugar On Me, Foolin’ and Photograph is at TD Place, 7 p.m., 1015 Bank St. Tickets: $59.50-$325. capitaltickets.ca
The Bourbon Room is holding “the most” unofficial Def Leppard After Party combined May the 4th Be With You celebration (that’s a Star Wars reference), with possible appearance by metal glam band Faster Pussycat — if they work out their border issues, 10 p.m., 400A Dalhousie St. Entrance: Free for those with tickets to Def Leppard or wearing Star Wars gear. facebook.com
Meanwhile, uOttawa alumni and professors will be discussing how the social sciences train tomorrow’s leaders by encouraging debate and critical thinking on human rights, social movements and political systems, 5:30 p.m., 120 University Ave. Admission: Free for all, hors d’oeuvres will be served, part of Alumni Week. alumni.uottawa.ca
Tuesday, May 5
Chef Marc Lepine of Atelier is cpmpeting for a $10,000 prize at Ontario Scene Culinary Challenge — and we can taste the creations.
We benefit as 15 of the province’s best chefs vie for a $10,000 prize by cooking up a dish using only ingredients found in Ontario — this means no olive oil, 6:30 p.m., National Arts Centre, part of Ontario Scene. Chefs include Ottawa’s Marc Lepine of Ottawa’s Atelier, Derek MacGregor of Kingston’s Le Chien Noir, Jason Parson’s of Niagara’s Peller Estates. Winners will be chosen by audience vote and announced at 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $79, includes a 15-course dinner with 15 wines. nac-cna.ca
The NCC will reveal the draft concept plan for the Sir John A. Macdonald linear park in a public workshop for review with hopes of feedback and comments, 7 to 9 p.m., 40 Elgin St. Space is limited, so register at www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca
Get some tips on rejuvenating a tired garden (it’s been a long, hard winter) with master gardener Mary Reid and the Friends of the Farm, 7 to 9 p.m., Building 72, Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm. Cost: $12 members, $15 non-members. friendsofthefarm.ca
Wednesday, May 6
Yoga returns toThe Hill.
Downward Dog this lunch hour on the lawn of Parliament Hill as outdoor yoga returns for the season, every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. Remember to bring sunscreen — isn’t it exciting to need it again? facebook.com
For something completely different RiffTrax Live — who are famous for their humorous commentary on B-grade movies — is doing a live simulcast in cinemas across North America of the cult classic The Room, including showings at Cineplex Lansdowne and SilverCity Gloucester, 8 p.m. cineplex.com
Octopus Book Club is discussing Waubgeshig Rice’s novel Legacy — with the author, 6 to 8 p.m., 251 Bank St., second floor. All welcome, but space is limited so RSVP at events@octopusbooks.ca.
Thursday, May 7
Shaista Latif performs the one-woman show Graceful Rebellions as part of Ontario Scene.
One-woman show Graceful Rebellions examines the lives of three Afghan women across generations and cultures, each challenging cultural norms in a patriarchal society, 8 p.m., Arts Court. Tickets:$25, 5 shows for $99, part of Ontario Scene. nac-cna.ca
Detail of the work Anne by Stéphanie Martineau on exhibit to May 29.
A new exhibit of works from popular artist Stéphanie Martineau opens with a vernissage, 7 to 9 p.m., Gallery Eugène-Racette, 6600 Carriere St., Orleans. mifo.ca
Get some free gardening skills and tips at this workshop for the entire community from start-up farmer Chris Bisso, offered by the Carleton University Graduate Students’ Association, 6 to 9 p.m., GSA Lounge, 6th floor University Centre. Cost: Free. No registration, no experience required.
Friday, May 8
People clear rubble in Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was severely damaged by an earthquake on April 25, 2015.
Let’s raise some money to benefit the victims of the Nepal earthquake at a community-organized concert, art auction and raffle, featuring bands Sans Foulard, Big Jeeezus Truck, The Sonic Defense, Johnny Vegas, DJs Lowpass and Garry Armitage (Mod Club), 8 p.m., Zaphod’s. Tickets: Funds raised will go to Doctors Without Borders and the Canadian Red Cross. Bands to play, donations for raffle are still welcome.Tickets: $10. zaphods.ca / facebook.com
Billie Piper form Dr. Who is at Ottawa Comiccon on Friday..
The much-anticipated Ottawa Comiccon has arrived, with appearances tonight from Wil Wheaton, Jonathan Frakes and Marina Sirtis (all from Star Trek: The Next Generation), Malcolm McDowell, Jason Mewes (Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back), Billy Boyd (Lord of the Rings), Sean Maher (Firefly), Billie Piper (Dr. Who), Richard Dean Anderson (MacGyver, Stargate SG-1), and so many more it makes our geek-hearts burst, 2 to 8 p.m., EY Centre. Tickets: $20/Friday, $65/three days. ottawacomiccon.com
Popular roots-rockers The Sadies play with The Wooden Sky and Ottawa’s Kalle Mattson, 8 p.m., Bronson Centre. Tickets: $25 in advance, as part of Ontario Scene. spectrasonic.com
For something classical, the Cecilia String Quartet play a program featuring Mendelssohn’s Quartet No. 4 in E Minor and Katarina Curcin’s Walking Away From…, noon, Southminster United Church. Tickets: $20, part of Ontario Scene. nac-cna.ca
Divine Brown sings the blues.
Women in Blues are celebrated, with performances by Divine Brown, Kellylee Evans, Rita Chiarelli and more, 7;30 p.m., NAC. Tickets: From $29, part of Ontario Scene. nac-cna.ca
For jazz, hear the Mike Murley Septet, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets: $20, part of Ontario Scene. nac-cna.ca
All the Gatineau Park roadways will be open to motor vehicle traffic as of today, allowing easy access to Pink Lake, Huron and Champlain lookouts and Mackenzie King Estate and more — but look out for cyclists. www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca
The Ottawa Service Battalion is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the formation of reserve battalions across Canada, with a weekend of events, starting with an informal meet and greet at the Messes of Major EJG VC Armoury, 2100 Walkley Rd., open to all serving and former members, friends and family. Tickets: Free. Info: osbassociation.ca
Saturday, May 9
Canadian War Museum celebrates its 10th anniversary with special events.
Admission is free all day at the Canadian War Museum as it celebrates its 10th anniversary with special activities for the entire family, including historian-led tours, rare look at uniforms and art from the vaults and military vehicle demonstrations outside, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1 Vimy Pl. warmuseum.ca
The Ottawa Guild of Potters Sale and Exhibition also features potters wheel demos and a kids’ clay craft area, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park. www.ottawaguildofpotters.ca
For 12 hours, the drone will be celebrated over melody and rhythm as 19 different musicians play or create music at this all-ages, interactive event, noon to midnight, House of Common, 11b Fairmont Ave. Tickets: Pay-what-you-can. facebook.com
Buffy Ste Marie performs in Burnstown.
Protest anthem and pop singer Buffy Ste. Marie returns to her roots with her latest album, performing songs from it and her catalogue, 8 p.m., Neat Café, Burnstown. Tickets: $85. neatfood.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. @keendemann
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