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Thursday, Sept. 24
The “best little fair in Canada,” the 152nd Carp Fair gets started tonight with live music, agricultural exhibits, midway rides and games, and more, 6 to 11 p.m., 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., on the weekend. Catch Silver Creek on Friday, George Canyon on Saturday and more live acts, until Sept. 27. Admission: $10; $5/children; concerts extra. carpfair. ca
Eat heartily this morning to help others at the 1st annual Harvest Breakfast for the Ottawa Food Bank is on from 7:30 to 9 a.m., Shaw Centre, part of Hunger Awareness Week. Tickets: Table of 10/$450. www.ottawafoodbank.ca
Photo by Louie Paru.
Author Nerys Perry of Man and Other Natural Disasters, will discuss story management — a.k.a. getting it down and getting it done, for the Ottawa Independent Writers Group, 6:30 p.m., 670 Albert St. Admission: $10 for non-members, applicable towards membership. oiw.ca
Canadian photojournalist Louie Palu will be in attendance after the Canadian premiere of the documentary Kandahar Journals, in which he reflects on five years covering frontline combat in Afghanistan, 7 p.m., Canadian War Museum. Tickets: Free. warmuseum.ca
Montréalais singer-songwriter Elliot Maginot creates moody folk-pop songs worth a listen, then another and another, until you’ve got them on permanent rotation. He will appeal to angsty young teens and their parents alike and, intelligently, is playing an all-ages show, 8 p.m., Raw Sugar Café. (If you take your teen daughter, be prepared for her to suddenly *need* docs and short plaid skirts.) Tickets: $10 at the door. spectrasonic.com
Watercolours, canvases, brushes — stock up at the Ottawa School of Art garage sale, even includes (limited) photography equipment, at prices well below retail, noon, 35 George St. Cash preferred and bring your own bags. artottawa.ca
The One World Film Festival is focussed on the upcoming federal election this year, presenting documentaries from around the world to help you cast an informed ballot, starting with films My Enemy, My Brother (Canada) and Democrats (Denmark), 6 p.m., National Gallery of Canada. Tickets: Pay-what-you-can, $15 suggested. On to Sept. 26. oneworldfilmfestival.ca
The music will be funky at the Cube for Food event to benefit the Parkdale Food Centre, with nibbles, Beyond the Pale beer, art and a silent auction, 1285 Wellington St. W. Tickets: $25. cubeforfood.eventbrite.ca
Photos: What to do this week
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
Friday, Sept. 25
The Canadian Cowgirls and RAM Rodeo Tour get started at 10 a.m. at the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo — where there will also be big farm equipment making furrows in soil, kids’ activities and other events, 14939 Concession 3-4 Rd., Finch. Tickets: $5-$17. www.plowingmatch.com
Return from summer migration and Flock Together at Nature Nocturne as the Canadian Museum of Nature is turned into a big night club, with music, food and hands-on activities including collective music creation with Moldover and some gaming fun, 8 p.m., to midnight, nature.ca/nocturne.
The man who brought us The Lady In Red — UK’s soft-rocker Chris De Burgh — is in town, 8 p.m., TD Place. Tickets: $49.50 to $129.50. (We embed the video of the song, so we can all worship the 80’s attire and wonder, when is she going to wear red?) capitaltickets.ca
Will there be a full moon for the ride?
The six finalists play on the deciding night of the Road to Memphis Local Blues Band Challenge, and your cheers matter, 7 p.m., Greenfield’s Pub, 900 Greenbank Rd. Tickets: $5. www.ottawabluessociety.com
Tour la Nuit under the stars on a magical bike ride (Not literally magical, but who knows? Bring a wand just in case.) with Capital Vélo Fest, suitable for all ages and abilities, through city streets to the Experimental Farm and back on vehicle free roads, starting at 5 p.m. with food and beverages at City Hall. Decorations and costumes encouraged. Tickets: $15/adult, $8/youth, $35/family. http://bit.ly/1KlwvMW
All-woman Florida punk-pop group Wet Nurse join Ottawa’s Nightshades (woman-fronted speed grunge) and all-woman “hard femme be-bop” group Coccinella for a night of danceable music, 10 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $5. houseoftarg.com
Beards for Breasts fundraising concert is in aid of Babes4Breasts who raise money (how many times can we write breasts?) through concerts and CD sales for breast (three!) cancer research and support, with Still Winter Hills, Jasper Bridge and Ty Hal performing, 9:30 p.m., Irene’s Pub. tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
Saturday, Sept. 26
The Cleptoparasitic bee, Exaerete frontalis, and its bright green colour may be at Bug Day.
It’s Bug Day at the Experimental Farm, rain or shine, with the Entomological Society and Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club offering insight into creepy crawlies, including an insect zoo, for all ages, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. There will also be cockroach races, tips on attracting pollinators, crafts and face painting for the bug averse. Cost: Free. (Also, if you are an “insect enthusiast” the Entomological Society is always looking for volunteers.) www.entsocont.ca
Rideau Hall’s Executive Chef, Louis Charest, in 2014.
Rain or shine, the Governor General is inviting you to Savour Fall at Rideau Hall with tours of the kitchen, greenhouses and private gardens, as well as sample chefs’ creations and enjoy live music, 12:30 to 4 p.m., 1 Sussex Dr. Free, but donations will be accepted for the Ottawa Food Bank. www.gg.ca
The Third Ottawa Food Truck Rally will have a steady parade of mobile gastronomic delight, live music and a ‘people’s choice’ voting system at the former St. Charles Church, 4 to 8 p.m., between New Edinburgh and Vanier, 135 Barrette St. Truck lineup includes Angry Dragonz, Dosa, Gongfu bao, Rico Peru, Relish Food Truck, The Caribbean Cruiser, Merry Dairy, What the Truck? and more. Admission: $10, free for kids, tasting plates from $4-$10. (The Rally organizes scholarships to help Ottawa Community Housing tenants attend Algonquin College’s Culinary arts management program.) ottawafoodtruckrally.com
Etsy Made in Canada is on at Bell Sensplex on September 26.
Get your holiday shopping done now at Etsy: Made in Canada, showcasing the wares of 145 local sellers in this one-day marketplace, held on the same day in 33 cities across Canada, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bell Sensplex. Admission: $5, with all proceeds to the Ottawa Inuit Children’s Centre. (Etsy Fait au Québec is on all weekend 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Romeo et Stella, 164 rue Principale, Aylmer.) etsy.com
There are at least four art studio tours on this weekend: the Chelsea Wakefield Tour (www.tourcw.com), Merrickville Studio Tour (www.merrickvilleartists.com) and Apples and Art Studio Tour in Cornwall (www.applesandarts.ca) — and the continuation of the West End Studio Tour (westendstudiotour.ca). Visit websites for times, maps and more details.
Explore the vast collection of contemporary artworks at the Canada Council Art Bank and participate in various workshops, including paper sculptures and colour collages, for all ages — part of free Culture Days activities on throughout the city. Visit culturedays.ca for more activities. www.artbank.ca
Enjoy a Whisky tasting.
See four Canadian documentary short films and chat with their directors as part of Ottawa Indie Festival and One World Film Festival, including Sayachapis, about a man who bears livid scars from residential school, starting 12:30 p.m., National Gallery of Canada. ottawaindiefest.com
The War Museum has over $10,000 worth of whisky for drinking (maybe sampling is the better word) at their special tasting event, suitable for the novice and aficionado with master classes available, 7 p.m., 1 Vimy Pl. Tickets: $99-$140. warmuseum.com
Ottawa city councillor Mathieu Fleury waves the Frano-Ontarian flag during a ceremony on September 25, 2014.
Francophones, francophiles and anyone who enjoys speaking French is invited to celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day with free events for all ages including music, magician, flag-raising and BBQ at Trend Arlington Park, Bellman Dr. (We understand how amusing it is we are writing this in English.) cmfo.ca
The Record Centre is celebrating it’s one year anniversary in it shops with music, starting with Mike Rud (3 p.m.), DJ The Wig and yé-yé music of Les Petits Fours (4:30 p.m.), followed by psychedelic soul of The Heavy Medicine Band (6:30 p.m.), punctuated by food from The Back Lane Café and shots of espresso, 1099 Wellington St. W. Fun continues Sunday with new Brunswick indie-pop band the Dollys at 5 p.m. www.therecordcentre.com
Author Christian McPherson, of the much-enjoyed The Cube People, is launching his latest book Saving Her, about a woman struggling to bring herself back from the edge, 7 p.m, Pressed. facebook.com
Burnstown’s Nat Café is hosting the inaugural Neat in the Woods folk music festival, with lineup all day Saturday (but there is impromptu music and more promised for those who choose the camp-overnight options), including headliners The Trews, Ben Caplan and the Casual Smokers, with hosts The Arrogant Worms, from 12:30 p.m, 1715 Calabogie Rd. Tickets: $70. Camping, shuttle and VIP options also available. neatinthewoods.com
Sunday, Sept. 27
Enjoy the annual period re-enactment of the War of 1812 Battle of Glengarry.
The Battle of Glengarry re-enactment with cannons, campfires and dragoons has all sorts of 1812-themed events besides the muster, including shops, parade, kid’s activities, demonstrations and fashion show — even tea and fresh scones, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Glengarry Pioneer Museum, 1645 County Rd. 30, Dunvegan. Tickets: $10, free 12 and under. www.glengarrypioneermuseum.ca
Poison Ivy, 1976, lithograph by Riopelle
A retrospective of lithographs created from 1967 to 1989 by internationally-acclaimed Canadian artist Jean-Paul Riopelle opens with a vernissage from 2 to 5 p.m. at Galerie Jean-Claude Bergeron. www.galeriejeanclaudebergeron.ca
There will be some tomato throwing and grape stomping (and eating, one hopes) in Little Italy, starting at 11 a.m. at the corner of Preston Street and Louisa Avenue, with grape stomping at 1 p.m. and taste of the Harvest Wine & Food Show at 2 p.m. at Sala San Marco, and more. italiancommunity@gmail.com
Recovery Day Ottawa is a community event for fun and to challenge societal stigma on recovery and addiction, with inspirational speakers, comedy, music, puppets, BBQ and yoga, 11 am. to 4 p.m., City Hall. www.facebook.com
Did you know there are roof gardens on the NAC and Rideau Centre? Tour them at Heritage Ottawa’s next walking tour, examining the 200 trees and 1.5-kilometres of rarely seen pathways, starting at 2 p.m., Rideau Centre 4th floor lobby. Fee; $10. www.heritageottawa.org
Planning a wedding? Get your dress for a steal at the Pop-Up Wedding Gown Shop, advertising designer gowns at $99-$499 in sizes 2 to 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr. Free admission. www.popupweddinggownshop.com
The leader of the Conservative probably won’t attend as local comedians participate in the Sunday Night Roast of Stephen Harper, each other and anyone who dares heckle them, 6 p.m., Pour Boy, 495 Somerset St. W. (The series roasts a famous figure/idea on the fourth Sunday of each month.) Tickets: $3. ww.facebook.com
Another full moon means more of the very popular, all-level outdoor full moon yoga at Lansdowne Park, but this time, eschew the sunblock for a sweater and socks and don’t forget your mat, 7 p.m. ottawayoga.com
Monday, Sept. 28
The Bedford family, of Patterson Avenue in Ottawa, enjoys Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner in 1954,
Learn how to digitize and preserve your family photographs so they do not fade away with different techniques and options at a free session, 6:30 p.m. at the Greenboro branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr. Register at biblioottawalibrary.ca
Kegels and Cocktails is a fun, swag-filled event where women can learn about their pelvic floor muscles and other women’s health tips while sipping drinks, 7 p.m., Cafe Latte Cino, 2020 Tenth Line Rd. Tickets: $35. www.kegelsandcocktails.com
The Barber of Seville, that charming character Figaro, is flirting and singing Rossini’s challenging arias at a 1940s movie studio in the this latest Opera Lyra production, 8 p.m., NAC. Tickets: from $25. operalyra.ca/barber
Tuesday, Sept. 29
The Chinese Cenrtal Conservatory of Music performs at the NAC on Sept. 29.
Learn how to raise money for community initiatives at Backyard Fundraising session, from social programs to heritage restoration, including organizing a team and sponsorship basics, 6:30 p.m., Westboro Brainery, 411 Dovercourt Ave. Cost: $10. www.westborobrainery.ca
The Central Conservatory of Music of China performs classical songs informed by the history of China on traditional instruments, with help from local musicians, 7:30 p.m., NAC. Tickets: from $21. nac-cna.ca
Award-winning First Nations playwright and director Alanis King will do a reading at the world launch of her first collection of three plays, including If Jesus met Nanabus, followed by a conversation with actress Doris Peltier and a Q&A, 7 p.m, Octopus Books, 251 Bank St. octopusbooks.ca
Wednesday, Sept. 30
In what may be the show to see this week, Montreal singer and musician Émilie Kahn will be hauling her full-size harp to Pressed to play her lush but spare dream-folk songs from her just-released first album, 9 p.m., 750 Gladstone Ave. She’s about to head overseas on tour and, we think, to take off. Tickets: $10. spectrasonic.com
Eat Your Words has up-and-coming comedy writers sharing stories, improv and “other weird” funny stuff, 8:30 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $5. facebook.com
For some actual food, take a gastronomic tour of Hull, including four restaurants, an alcoholic drink, appetizer and presentations from the owners/chefs at each and a guided tour of the island, starting at 6:30 p.m., Théâtre de l’île, 1 Wellington St., Gatineau. Tickets: $78.76. experiencefood.ca
Israeli news anchor Oded Ben-Ami will be discussing covering the Middle East at an event hosted by the Canadian Association of Journalists, 5:30 p.m., iPolitics, 17 York St. Free, but space is lmiited. RSVP to ottawa@caj.ca.
Thursday, Oct. 1
A young fairgoer pulls up the tail of the Dragon Wagon at the Metcalfe fair.
The midway at the Metcalfe Fair will be ready for rides as of 4 p.m., with dairy cattle events in the arena and demolition derby at 7 p.m., kids’ activities, horse/pony shows, and even pro-wrestling and more continuing all weekend, 2821 8th Line Rd., Metcalfe. Tickets:$7, $3/children 5-12. www.metcalfefair.com
The Mayor’s public forum on Syrian Refugee Resettlement is holding an information session for those interested in exploring opportunities to help in sponsoring and resettling refugees, starting with an information fair at 5 p.m., panel presentations from experts in the area at 5:30 to 7 p.m., and legal clinic from 7 to 9 p.m., Jean Pigott Place, City Hall. ottawa.ca
Creemore Springs Oktoberfest starts tonight with Kountry Koncert Thursday with duo High Valley and, of course, beer, ciders and even wine, 6 p.m, to 12:30 a.m., Clarke Fields Park in Barrhaven. Tickets: $35. $20 Friday and Saturday. www.oktoberfestottawa.com
Pop star Kelly Clarkson performs at the Canadian Tire Centre on her Piece by Piece tour alongside hearthrob Nick Jonas, 7 p.m. Tickets: $29.50-$79.50. canadiantirecentre.ca
For some improvised music, see NYC bassist Shayna Dulberger and Montreal trumpeter Craig Pedersen, who are on tour peforming in the free-jazz tradition, 8 p.m., Raw Sugar Cafe. Tickets: $10.
Former host of the Late Late Show, Scottish comedian Craig Ferguson brings his brand new stand-up show The New Deal Tour to the NAC, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $52.90-$68.90. thecraigfergusonshow.com
Authors Larry Beasley and Jonathan Barnett, of Ecodesign for Cities and Suburbs, will discuss how Ottawa’s suburbs can become viable economic centres, 6 p.m., Capital Urbanism Lab, NCC HQ, 40 Elgin St. Free, but register at info@ncc-ccn.ca. www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca
See the darker, more debauched director’s cut of the movie 54, capturing the hedonism of the world’s most glamorous disco club, as part of the Inside Out LGBT Film Festival, 6:45 p.m., ByTowne Cinema. Tickets: $10 at the door. www.insideout.ca
Friday, Oct. 2
Beaus Oktoberfest in 2011.
Beau’s Beer Oktoberfest has a skate park, homebrew competition, malt sack race, sausage eating contest, keg toss, stein holding struggle, partner carrying race, beer brunch (Sunday), midway games, workshops, food, beer, polka music and bands (headliners Yukon Blonde Friday and Alvvays Saturday) AND a bus to get you back safely from Vankleek Hill, 4 to 11 p.m. Tickets: $27-$39.50. www.beausoktoberfest.ca
Get further in the October mood at a free screening of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, 6:30 p.m., ByWard Market Sq. Themed costumes, we are told, will be rewarded. www.capitalpopupcinema.com
The Tall Tales and Furry Tails of Online Dating workshop will offer practical tips, including analysing stats and how to brand yourself in order to find what you seek on different platforms, 3 to 5 p.m., RedBrick Rooster Creative, 71 Bank St. Must be 18+. Tickets: Free. www.eventbrite.com
Howie Mandel performs at Centrepointe Theatres.
The Ottawa Art Gallery is holding an opening reception for its fall exhibitions, including Painting a Life Together, works by couple Kathleen Daly and George Pepper and group exhibit Truth of the Matter, examining trauma through historical concepts of body and identity, 6 to 8 p.m., 2 Daly Ave. www.ottawaartgallery.ca
Comedian Howie Mandel says his show contains mature subject matter and coarse language and is only intended for adult audiences, 7:30 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. Tickets: $77-$82. centrepointetheatres.com
Popular blues rock band MonkeyJunk are releasing their latest CD with a party at The Rainbow, MonkeyJunk http://monkeyjunkband.com the rainbow
Peterborough’s Mayhemingways bring welcoming alt-country harmonies with a hint of Cajun to the Black Sheep Inn, with Melissa Payne, 8:30 p.m, Tickets: $10 in advance. www.theblacksheepinn.com
If it’s guitar you’re after, see the Guggenheimer Quintet play intricate surf rock — of all things — at 10 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $5 before 10 p.m., $8 after. www.houseoftarg.com
Saturday, Oct. 3
Get the forks ready for the Mac My Cheese event.
It will be gooey and delicious (and we all need to put on a few pounds in preparation for winter anyway …) at the St-Albert Mac My Cheese Fest, with such delights as lobster, thai, pulled pork and smoked salmon offerings — also beer, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., City Hall. Vote for your favourites. Cash only, prices from $6-$15. www.macmycheesefest.ca
Magic combines with comedy and education on stage with champion Mystéric (Éric Leclerc) playing with geography, math and problem solving to make children aged 5 to 12 years gasp and laugh, 3 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. In French. Tickets: $14.50-18.50. shenkmanarts.ca
Harvest Noir 2014.
The long-standing rivalry continues as Carleton University and the Ottawa Gee Gees football teams play at the Panda Game, 1 p.m., TD Place. Remember: North is Carleton’s side, South uOttawa’s. Tickets, limit 8 per person: $20-$35. www.tdplace.ca
Enjoy the beauty and calm of Japanese floral art at the Ikebana exhibition at the Embassy of Japan, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. all weekend, 255 Sussex Dr. www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp.
The creative, all-black Harvest Noir has three parts this year: starting with a farmer’s market and vintage funfair, followed by the traditional elegant picnic, ending with a dance after-party, to support local farmers and the One Planet Living program, 2 to 1 p.m. at a secret location announced to ticket holders. Tickets: $29-$59. www.harvestnoir.com
Rapper Tech N9ne is on tour and at Ritual with Krizz Kaliko and performs with local artists Ickarus, Alex Lost and Proper T, 9 p.m., Ritual. Tickets: $39.50. spectrasonic.com
Submit event information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event. Photos are welcome.
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The “best little fair in Canada,” the 152nd Carp Fair gets started tonight with live music, agricultural exhibits, midway rides and games, and more, 6 to 11 p.m., 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., on the weekend. Catch Silver Creek on Friday, George Canyon on Saturday and more live acts, until Sept. 27. Admission: $10; $5/children; concerts extra. carpfair. ca
Eat heartily this morning to help others at the 1st annual Harvest Breakfast for the Ottawa Food Bank is on from 7:30 to 9 a.m., Shaw Centre, part of Hunger Awareness Week. Tickets: Table of 10/$450. www.ottawafoodbank.ca
Photo by Louie Paru.
Author Nerys Perry of Man and Other Natural Disasters, will discuss story management — a.k.a. getting it down and getting it done, for the Ottawa Independent Writers Group, 6:30 p.m., 670 Albert St. Admission: $10 for non-members, applicable towards membership. oiw.ca
Canadian photojournalist Louie Palu will be in attendance after the Canadian premiere of the documentary Kandahar Journals, in which he reflects on five years covering frontline combat in Afghanistan, 7 p.m., Canadian War Museum. Tickets: Free. warmuseum.ca
Montréalais singer-songwriter Elliot Maginot creates moody folk-pop songs worth a listen, then another and another, until you’ve got them on permanent rotation. He will appeal to angsty young teens and their parents alike and, intelligently, is playing an all-ages show, 8 p.m., Raw Sugar Café. (If you take your teen daughter, be prepared for her to suddenly *need* docs and short plaid skirts.) Tickets: $10 at the door. spectrasonic.com
Watercolours, canvases, brushes — stock up at the Ottawa School of Art garage sale, even includes (limited) photography equipment, at prices well below retail, noon, 35 George St. Cash preferred and bring your own bags. artottawa.ca
The One World Film Festival is focussed on the upcoming federal election this year, presenting documentaries from around the world to help you cast an informed ballot, starting with films My Enemy, My Brother (Canada) and Democrats (Denmark), 6 p.m., National Gallery of Canada. Tickets: Pay-what-you-can, $15 suggested. On to Sept. 26. oneworldfilmfestival.ca
The music will be funky at the Cube for Food event to benefit the Parkdale Food Centre, with nibbles, Beyond the Pale beer, art and a silent auction, 1285 Wellington St. W. Tickets: $25. cubeforfood.eventbrite.ca
Photos: What to do this week
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
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Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne sits in a tractor at the International Plowing Match in 2013. The Match is back this year. Dave Chidley / THE CANADIAN PRESS
Floria pop-punk band Wet Nurse play a (mostly) all-woman lineup at House of Targ.
Nature Nocturne starts up again for the season.
Get your dress for a steal at the Pop-Up Wedding Gown Shop.
Elliot Maginot plays Raw Sugar on Sept. 24.
The Carp Fair is on this weekend. Mike Carroccetto / Ottawa Citizen
Gongfu Bao is at the Food Truck Rally on Saturday. Wayne Cuddington / Ottawa Citizen
Joshua Hopkins (Figaro), and mezzo-soprano Marion Newman (Rosina) perform a scene from Opera Lyra's production of The Barber of Seville. Wayne Cuddington / Ottawa Citizen
Photojournalist Louie Paru reflects on his time covering Afghanistan in the documentary Kandahar Journals.
Masques et oiseaux, 1980 lithograph by Riopelle on exhibit at Galerie Jean-Claude Bergeron until Oct.18.
Chris de Burgh is at TD Place.
A buffalo treehopper Ceresa sp. may be at Bug Day. Sam Droege / USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab
Etsy Made in Canada is on at Bell Sensplex on September 26. Jean Michael Seminaro / suppl
Enjoy the spirits at the Whisky Ottawa event.
See a free screening of the Tim Burton film A Nightmare Before Christmas. supplied / Pixar
A full moon means more popular yoga at Lansdowne Park.
Ottawa city councillor Mathieu Fleury waves the Frano-Ontarian flag during a ceremony outside City Hall to mark Franco-Ontarian Day in Ottawa Thursday, September 25, 2014. Darren Brown / Ottawa Citizen
Enjoy the annual period re-enactment of the War of 1812 Battle of Glengarry.
Les Saisons de St-Cyr No. 6, 1985, lithograph by Riopelle on exhibit at Galerie Jean-Claude Bergeron until Oct.18.
Germany's Hanne + Lore play Mercury Lounge on Sept. 27. Urs Siedentop / supplied
The Chinese Central Conservatory of Music performs at the NAC on Sept. 29.
Emilie and Ogden play Perssed on September 30.
NYC bassist Shayna Dulberger plays with trumpeter Craig Pedersen.
Kelly Clarkson brings her big vocals and charming self to Canadian Tire Centre. s
See the director's cut of 54.
Celestial Guardian No. 3 by Norman Takeuchi part of the Truth of the Matter exhibit at the OAG until Feb. 7.
Scottish comedian Craig Ferguson performs at the NAC. Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP
It's time for Oktoberfest with two events this weekend. Mike Carroccetto / The Ottawa Ci
The Record Centre celebrates its one year anniversary.
Howie Mandel performs in Ottawa on Friday. Brad Barket / Getty Images
uOttawa Gee Gee's celebrate defeating the Carleton University Ravens in the Panda Game in 2013. Chris Mikula / Ottawa Citizen
We wonder if KD will dare make an appearance at the Mac My Cheese event. Brent Hofacker / Fotolia
The Trews play Neat in the Woods. David Bastedo / supplied
Country singer-songwriter George Canyon is at the Carp Fair.
The Carp Fair starts Thursday. Bruno Schlumberger / Ottawa Citizen
The Cleptoparasitic bee, Exaerete frontalis, and its bright green colour may be at Bug Day. Sam Droege / USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab
This Lace Bug may be pretty to some at Bug Day events. credit Same Droege, USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab For endemann
Mystéric performs at the Shenkman Arts Centre on October 3.
Friday, Sept. 25
The Canadian Cowgirls and RAM Rodeo Tour get started at 10 a.m. at the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo — where there will also be big farm equipment making furrows in soil, kids’ activities and other events, 14939 Concession 3-4 Rd., Finch. Tickets: $5-$17. www.plowingmatch.com
Return from summer migration and Flock Together at Nature Nocturne as the Canadian Museum of Nature is turned into a big night club, with music, food and hands-on activities including collective music creation with Moldover and some gaming fun, 8 p.m., to midnight, nature.ca/nocturne.
The man who brought us The Lady In Red — UK’s soft-rocker Chris De Burgh — is in town, 8 p.m., TD Place. Tickets: $49.50 to $129.50. (We embed the video of the song, so we can all worship the 80’s attire and wonder, when is she going to wear red?) capitaltickets.ca
Will there be a full moon for the ride?
The six finalists play on the deciding night of the Road to Memphis Local Blues Band Challenge, and your cheers matter, 7 p.m., Greenfield’s Pub, 900 Greenbank Rd. Tickets: $5. www.ottawabluessociety.com
Tour la Nuit under the stars on a magical bike ride (Not literally magical, but who knows? Bring a wand just in case.) with Capital Vélo Fest, suitable for all ages and abilities, through city streets to the Experimental Farm and back on vehicle free roads, starting at 5 p.m. with food and beverages at City Hall. Decorations and costumes encouraged. Tickets: $15/adult, $8/youth, $35/family. http://bit.ly/1KlwvMW
All-woman Florida punk-pop group Wet Nurse join Ottawa’s Nightshades (woman-fronted speed grunge) and all-woman “hard femme be-bop” group Coccinella for a night of danceable music, 10 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $5. houseoftarg.com
Beards for Breasts fundraising concert is in aid of Babes4Breasts who raise money (how many times can we write breasts?) through concerts and CD sales for breast (three!) cancer research and support, with Still Winter Hills, Jasper Bridge and Ty Hal performing, 9:30 p.m., Irene’s Pub. tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
Saturday, Sept. 26
The Cleptoparasitic bee, Exaerete frontalis, and its bright green colour may be at Bug Day.
It’s Bug Day at the Experimental Farm, rain or shine, with the Entomological Society and Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club offering insight into creepy crawlies, including an insect zoo, for all ages, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. There will also be cockroach races, tips on attracting pollinators, crafts and face painting for the bug averse. Cost: Free. (Also, if you are an “insect enthusiast” the Entomological Society is always looking for volunteers.) www.entsocont.ca
Rideau Hall’s Executive Chef, Louis Charest, in 2014.
Rain or shine, the Governor General is inviting you to Savour Fall at Rideau Hall with tours of the kitchen, greenhouses and private gardens, as well as sample chefs’ creations and enjoy live music, 12:30 to 4 p.m., 1 Sussex Dr. Free, but donations will be accepted for the Ottawa Food Bank. www.gg.ca
The Third Ottawa Food Truck Rally will have a steady parade of mobile gastronomic delight, live music and a ‘people’s choice’ voting system at the former St. Charles Church, 4 to 8 p.m., between New Edinburgh and Vanier, 135 Barrette St. Truck lineup includes Angry Dragonz, Dosa, Gongfu bao, Rico Peru, Relish Food Truck, The Caribbean Cruiser, Merry Dairy, What the Truck? and more. Admission: $10, free for kids, tasting plates from $4-$10. (The Rally organizes scholarships to help Ottawa Community Housing tenants attend Algonquin College’s Culinary arts management program.) ottawafoodtruckrally.com
Etsy Made in Canada is on at Bell Sensplex on September 26.
Get your holiday shopping done now at Etsy: Made in Canada, showcasing the wares of 145 local sellers in this one-day marketplace, held on the same day in 33 cities across Canada, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bell Sensplex. Admission: $5, with all proceeds to the Ottawa Inuit Children’s Centre. (Etsy Fait au Québec is on all weekend 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Romeo et Stella, 164 rue Principale, Aylmer.) etsy.com
There are at least four art studio tours on this weekend: the Chelsea Wakefield Tour (www.tourcw.com), Merrickville Studio Tour (www.merrickvilleartists.com) and Apples and Art Studio Tour in Cornwall (www.applesandarts.ca) — and the continuation of the West End Studio Tour (westendstudiotour.ca). Visit websites for times, maps and more details.
Explore the vast collection of contemporary artworks at the Canada Council Art Bank and participate in various workshops, including paper sculptures and colour collages, for all ages — part of free Culture Days activities on throughout the city. Visit culturedays.ca for more activities. www.artbank.ca
Enjoy a Whisky tasting.
See four Canadian documentary short films and chat with their directors as part of Ottawa Indie Festival and One World Film Festival, including Sayachapis, about a man who bears livid scars from residential school, starting 12:30 p.m., National Gallery of Canada. ottawaindiefest.com
The War Museum has over $10,000 worth of whisky for drinking (maybe sampling is the better word) at their special tasting event, suitable for the novice and aficionado with master classes available, 7 p.m., 1 Vimy Pl. Tickets: $99-$140. warmuseum.com
Ottawa city councillor Mathieu Fleury waves the Frano-Ontarian flag during a ceremony on September 25, 2014.
Francophones, francophiles and anyone who enjoys speaking French is invited to celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day with free events for all ages including music, magician, flag-raising and BBQ at Trend Arlington Park, Bellman Dr. (We understand how amusing it is we are writing this in English.) cmfo.ca
The Record Centre is celebrating it’s one year anniversary in it shops with music, starting with Mike Rud (3 p.m.), DJ The Wig and yé-yé music of Les Petits Fours (4:30 p.m.), followed by psychedelic soul of The Heavy Medicine Band (6:30 p.m.), punctuated by food from The Back Lane Café and shots of espresso, 1099 Wellington St. W. Fun continues Sunday with new Brunswick indie-pop band the Dollys at 5 p.m. www.therecordcentre.com
Author Christian McPherson, of the much-enjoyed The Cube People, is launching his latest book Saving Her, about a woman struggling to bring herself back from the edge, 7 p.m, Pressed. facebook.com
Burnstown’s Nat Café is hosting the inaugural Neat in the Woods folk music festival, with lineup all day Saturday (but there is impromptu music and more promised for those who choose the camp-overnight options), including headliners The Trews, Ben Caplan and the Casual Smokers, with hosts The Arrogant Worms, from 12:30 p.m, 1715 Calabogie Rd. Tickets: $70. Camping, shuttle and VIP options also available. neatinthewoods.com
Sunday, Sept. 27
Enjoy the annual period re-enactment of the War of 1812 Battle of Glengarry.
The Battle of Glengarry re-enactment with cannons, campfires and dragoons has all sorts of 1812-themed events besides the muster, including shops, parade, kid’s activities, demonstrations and fashion show — even tea and fresh scones, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Glengarry Pioneer Museum, 1645 County Rd. 30, Dunvegan. Tickets: $10, free 12 and under. www.glengarrypioneermuseum.ca
Poison Ivy, 1976, lithograph by Riopelle
A retrospective of lithographs created from 1967 to 1989 by internationally-acclaimed Canadian artist Jean-Paul Riopelle opens with a vernissage from 2 to 5 p.m. at Galerie Jean-Claude Bergeron. www.galeriejeanclaudebergeron.ca
There will be some tomato throwing and grape stomping (and eating, one hopes) in Little Italy, starting at 11 a.m. at the corner of Preston Street and Louisa Avenue, with grape stomping at 1 p.m. and taste of the Harvest Wine & Food Show at 2 p.m. at Sala San Marco, and more. italiancommunity@gmail.com
Recovery Day Ottawa is a community event for fun and to challenge societal stigma on recovery and addiction, with inspirational speakers, comedy, music, puppets, BBQ and yoga, 11 am. to 4 p.m., City Hall. www.facebook.com
Did you know there are roof gardens on the NAC and Rideau Centre? Tour them at Heritage Ottawa’s next walking tour, examining the 200 trees and 1.5-kilometres of rarely seen pathways, starting at 2 p.m., Rideau Centre 4th floor lobby. Fee; $10. www.heritageottawa.org
Planning a wedding? Get your dress for a steal at the Pop-Up Wedding Gown Shop, advertising designer gowns at $99-$499 in sizes 2 to 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr. Free admission. www.popupweddinggownshop.com
The leader of the Conservative probably won’t attend as local comedians participate in the Sunday Night Roast of Stephen Harper, each other and anyone who dares heckle them, 6 p.m., Pour Boy, 495 Somerset St. W. (The series roasts a famous figure/idea on the fourth Sunday of each month.) Tickets: $3. ww.facebook.com
Another full moon means more of the very popular, all-level outdoor full moon yoga at Lansdowne Park, but this time, eschew the sunblock for a sweater and socks and don’t forget your mat, 7 p.m. ottawayoga.com
Monday, Sept. 28
The Bedford family, of Patterson Avenue in Ottawa, enjoys Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner in 1954,
Learn how to digitize and preserve your family photographs so they do not fade away with different techniques and options at a free session, 6:30 p.m. at the Greenboro branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr. Register at biblioottawalibrary.ca
Kegels and Cocktails is a fun, swag-filled event where women can learn about their pelvic floor muscles and other women’s health tips while sipping drinks, 7 p.m., Cafe Latte Cino, 2020 Tenth Line Rd. Tickets: $35. www.kegelsandcocktails.com
The Barber of Seville, that charming character Figaro, is flirting and singing Rossini’s challenging arias at a 1940s movie studio in the this latest Opera Lyra production, 8 p.m., NAC. Tickets: from $25. operalyra.ca/barber
Tuesday, Sept. 29
The Chinese Cenrtal Conservatory of Music performs at the NAC on Sept. 29.
Learn how to raise money for community initiatives at Backyard Fundraising session, from social programs to heritage restoration, including organizing a team and sponsorship basics, 6:30 p.m., Westboro Brainery, 411 Dovercourt Ave. Cost: $10. www.westborobrainery.ca
The Central Conservatory of Music of China performs classical songs informed by the history of China on traditional instruments, with help from local musicians, 7:30 p.m., NAC. Tickets: from $21. nac-cna.ca
Award-winning First Nations playwright and director Alanis King will do a reading at the world launch of her first collection of three plays, including If Jesus met Nanabus, followed by a conversation with actress Doris Peltier and a Q&A, 7 p.m, Octopus Books, 251 Bank St. octopusbooks.ca
Wednesday, Sept. 30
In what may be the show to see this week, Montreal singer and musician Émilie Kahn will be hauling her full-size harp to Pressed to play her lush but spare dream-folk songs from her just-released first album, 9 p.m., 750 Gladstone Ave. She’s about to head overseas on tour and, we think, to take off. Tickets: $10. spectrasonic.com
Eat Your Words has up-and-coming comedy writers sharing stories, improv and “other weird” funny stuff, 8:30 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $5. facebook.com
For some actual food, take a gastronomic tour of Hull, including four restaurants, an alcoholic drink, appetizer and presentations from the owners/chefs at each and a guided tour of the island, starting at 6:30 p.m., Théâtre de l’île, 1 Wellington St., Gatineau. Tickets: $78.76. experiencefood.ca
Israeli news anchor Oded Ben-Ami will be discussing covering the Middle East at an event hosted by the Canadian Association of Journalists, 5:30 p.m., iPolitics, 17 York St. Free, but space is lmiited. RSVP to ottawa@caj.ca.
Thursday, Oct. 1
A young fairgoer pulls up the tail of the Dragon Wagon at the Metcalfe fair.
The midway at the Metcalfe Fair will be ready for rides as of 4 p.m., with dairy cattle events in the arena and demolition derby at 7 p.m., kids’ activities, horse/pony shows, and even pro-wrestling and more continuing all weekend, 2821 8th Line Rd., Metcalfe. Tickets:$7, $3/children 5-12. www.metcalfefair.com
The Mayor’s public forum on Syrian Refugee Resettlement is holding an information session for those interested in exploring opportunities to help in sponsoring and resettling refugees, starting with an information fair at 5 p.m., panel presentations from experts in the area at 5:30 to 7 p.m., and legal clinic from 7 to 9 p.m., Jean Pigott Place, City Hall. ottawa.ca
Creemore Springs Oktoberfest starts tonight with Kountry Koncert Thursday with duo High Valley and, of course, beer, ciders and even wine, 6 p.m, to 12:30 a.m., Clarke Fields Park in Barrhaven. Tickets: $35. $20 Friday and Saturday. www.oktoberfestottawa.com
Pop star Kelly Clarkson performs at the Canadian Tire Centre on her Piece by Piece tour alongside hearthrob Nick Jonas, 7 p.m. Tickets: $29.50-$79.50. canadiantirecentre.ca
For some improvised music, see NYC bassist Shayna Dulberger and Montreal trumpeter Craig Pedersen, who are on tour peforming in the free-jazz tradition, 8 p.m., Raw Sugar Cafe. Tickets: $10.
Former host of the Late Late Show, Scottish comedian Craig Ferguson brings his brand new stand-up show The New Deal Tour to the NAC, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $52.90-$68.90. thecraigfergusonshow.com
Authors Larry Beasley and Jonathan Barnett, of Ecodesign for Cities and Suburbs, will discuss how Ottawa’s suburbs can become viable economic centres, 6 p.m., Capital Urbanism Lab, NCC HQ, 40 Elgin St. Free, but register at info@ncc-ccn.ca. www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca
See the darker, more debauched director’s cut of the movie 54, capturing the hedonism of the world’s most glamorous disco club, as part of the Inside Out LGBT Film Festival, 6:45 p.m., ByTowne Cinema. Tickets: $10 at the door. www.insideout.ca
Friday, Oct. 2
Beaus Oktoberfest in 2011.
Beau’s Beer Oktoberfest has a skate park, homebrew competition, malt sack race, sausage eating contest, keg toss, stein holding struggle, partner carrying race, beer brunch (Sunday), midway games, workshops, food, beer, polka music and bands (headliners Yukon Blonde Friday and Alvvays Saturday) AND a bus to get you back safely from Vankleek Hill, 4 to 11 p.m. Tickets: $27-$39.50. www.beausoktoberfest.ca
Get further in the October mood at a free screening of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, 6:30 p.m., ByWard Market Sq. Themed costumes, we are told, will be rewarded. www.capitalpopupcinema.com
The Tall Tales and Furry Tails of Online Dating workshop will offer practical tips, including analysing stats and how to brand yourself in order to find what you seek on different platforms, 3 to 5 p.m., RedBrick Rooster Creative, 71 Bank St. Must be 18+. Tickets: Free. www.eventbrite.com
Howie Mandel performs at Centrepointe Theatres.
The Ottawa Art Gallery is holding an opening reception for its fall exhibitions, including Painting a Life Together, works by couple Kathleen Daly and George Pepper and group exhibit Truth of the Matter, examining trauma through historical concepts of body and identity, 6 to 8 p.m., 2 Daly Ave. www.ottawaartgallery.ca
Comedian Howie Mandel says his show contains mature subject matter and coarse language and is only intended for adult audiences, 7:30 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. Tickets: $77-$82. centrepointetheatres.com
Popular blues rock band MonkeyJunk are releasing their latest CD with a party at The Rainbow, MonkeyJunk http://monkeyjunkband.com the rainbow
Peterborough’s Mayhemingways bring welcoming alt-country harmonies with a hint of Cajun to the Black Sheep Inn, with Melissa Payne, 8:30 p.m, Tickets: $10 in advance. www.theblacksheepinn.com
If it’s guitar you’re after, see the Guggenheimer Quintet play intricate surf rock — of all things — at 10 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $5 before 10 p.m., $8 after. www.houseoftarg.com
Saturday, Oct. 3
Get the forks ready for the Mac My Cheese event.
It will be gooey and delicious (and we all need to put on a few pounds in preparation for winter anyway …) at the St-Albert Mac My Cheese Fest, with such delights as lobster, thai, pulled pork and smoked salmon offerings — also beer, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., City Hall. Vote for your favourites. Cash only, prices from $6-$15. www.macmycheesefest.ca
Magic combines with comedy and education on stage with champion Mystéric (Éric Leclerc) playing with geography, math and problem solving to make children aged 5 to 12 years gasp and laugh, 3 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. In French. Tickets: $14.50-18.50. shenkmanarts.ca
Harvest Noir 2014.
The long-standing rivalry continues as Carleton University and the Ottawa Gee Gees football teams play at the Panda Game, 1 p.m., TD Place. Remember: North is Carleton’s side, South uOttawa’s. Tickets, limit 8 per person: $20-$35. www.tdplace.ca
Enjoy the beauty and calm of Japanese floral art at the Ikebana exhibition at the Embassy of Japan, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. all weekend, 255 Sussex Dr. www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp.
The creative, all-black Harvest Noir has three parts this year: starting with a farmer’s market and vintage funfair, followed by the traditional elegant picnic, ending with a dance after-party, to support local farmers and the One Planet Living program, 2 to 1 p.m. at a secret location announced to ticket holders. Tickets: $29-$59. www.harvestnoir.com
Rapper Tech N9ne is on tour and at Ritual with Krizz Kaliko and performs with local artists Ickarus, Alex Lost and Proper T, 9 p.m., Ritual. Tickets: $39.50. spectrasonic.com
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