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Thursday, Oct. 8


Favourites from the Fringe Festival are getting encore performances, including this year’s sold-out comedy I think my boyfriend should have an accent by Emily Pearlman (7 p.m.) and the emotional — but fun — Moonlight After Midnight by Martin Dockery (9 p.m.) which has won acclaim since its premiere in 2014, at Arts Court until Oct. 10. Tickets: $18, $30/double bill. www.artscourt.ca

Get the latest scoop on discoveries of Sir John Franklin’s HMS Erebus from Parks Canada diver and underwater archeologist Ryan Harris, who will described the ongoing search, with Inuk Caitlyn Baikie who was on the 2014 expedition, 6:30 p.m., Canadian Museum of Nature. Tickets: Free, but donations accepted. nature.ca


What will you learn about Ottawa’s scoundrel past?


Meanwhile, Ancient history fans can learn about the grave circles of Mycenae — are they the resting place of murdered mythological Greek commander Agamemnon — or from a time even earlier?, 6 p.m, Canadian Museum of History. Free, but register at RSVP@historymuseum.ca. historymuseum.ca

Learn about Ottawa’s scoundrels and even assassins over a few pints on the Historical Tavern Tour, offered (mostly) every Thursday until it gets too cold to even move from pub to pub, starting at 7 p.m., The Laff, 24 York St. Cost: Free — but bring some cash for drinks and tips. (Food is available only at the last stop, so come prepared.) www.ottawafreetour.com

Dance legend Trisha Brown brings her company to Ottawa as part of the final leg of its three-year Proscenium Works tour, performing four contemporary pieces including Set and Rest, scored by Laurie Anderson, duet Rogues and the emotional narrative Present Tense, 7:30 p.m, NAC. Tickets: from $22. nac-cna.ca


Riverkeeping by Stewart Jones.


Four artists pay homage to the Ottawa River in a new show, Point of View, opening tonight where a portion of sales will benefit the Ottawa Riverkeeper‘s efforts to keep the river clean, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wall Space Gallery, 358 Richmond Rd. Exhibit to Nov. 1. www.wallspacegallery.ca

The Ottawa Makers Market is having an after-hours event, with local food, drink and a select group of vendors, 7 to 11 p.m., Orange Art Gallery, 290 City Centre Ave. Admission: Donations to Ottawa Food Bank accepted. ottawamakersmarket.com

Made a video?? Bring it along and have it screened in front of an actual audience at Free Spin Open Screening, 7 p.m., Club Saw. NO submission process, no fees, must be 20 min. or less in length and on a DVD/Blue-Ray disc or quicktime file on USB. First come, first served. facebook.com

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Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.

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    JJ and The Pillars rock out this week.

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    It's the last chance to enjoy a ride in the 1940's wooden caboose this season at the Railways Museum of Eastern Ontario. RMEO / supplied

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    Former Great Big Sea member Séan McCann performs at The Black Sheep Inn. David Howells / supplied

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    It's the last days of the Greek exhibit at the Museum of History — including this golden gorgon head ornament which decorated the armour of Philip II of Macedon. Terence Clark / Helenic MInistry of Culture

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    The Perth Studio Tour is on Oct. 10 to 12.

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    Enjoy the beauty of our Gatineau Park with free shuttle stops. Darren Brown / Ottawa Citizen

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    The Senators take on the Canadiens in the season home opener on Thanksgiving Sunday. Justin Tang / THE CANADIAN PRESS

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    The Perth Studio Tour is on Oct. 10 to 12.

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    Artist Philip Craig opens his exhibit of 150 portraits of local people this week. Jean Levac / Ottawa Citizen

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    Charlie Chaplin's acclaimed silent movie City Lights is at the NAC — with live music from the NACO.

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    Author Brian Doyle will share his new book at an event at Perfect Books. Julie Oliver / Ottawa Citizen

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    Comedian Troy Stark performs at Maxwell's on holiday Monday.

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    The Pumpkinferno event is back at the Upper Canada Village.

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    Holocaust researcher Florence Luxennberg-Eisenberg at the Bochnia Jewish Cemetery, in Poland.

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    The stunts will be *insane* at Nitro Circus — including attempts to flip a 400-lb snowmobile.

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    Kevin Hart brings his comedy to Ottawa in October.

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    Maritime-bred, Toronto-based Alvvays are the Algonquin College Theatre.

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    Tyler Ward plays an (almost) all-ages show at Ritual.

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    From left, Chris Casillan, Michael Teigen, Roman Danylo and Ken Lawson are The Comic Strippers, an improv act at the Centrepointe Theatre.

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    Carnival Diablo are at Algonquin Commons Theatre. handout for endemann

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    Legendary punk band The Misfits are playing the entirety of their complete Static Age album -- only fully released in 1997 after being recorded in 1978.

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    The Perth Brewery may bring its Pumpkin Spice Ale to the Kanata beer and spirits festival.

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    Charlie Chaplin's acclaimed silent movie City Lights is at the NAC — with live music from the NACO.

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    Reflections by Lina Yachnin at Galerie Old Chelsea until October 28.

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    The Fall edition of Poutine Fest is on Sparks Stret.

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    The Fabric Flea Market is on Oct. 17.

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    Dirty Ghosts play the Dominion Tavern. Liz Caruana Photography / supplied

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    Chic Gamine plays Zaphods . Rachel Boese / supplied

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    Guertina Cruz is one of the designers participating in the Art in Fashion 613 event.

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    Carnival Diablo are at Algonquin Commons Theatre. Sean Sisk / supplied

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    Comedian and WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley is at Yuk Yuks.

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    Deepak Chopra speaks at the NAC on higher health.
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Friday, Oct. 9


Dubbed the geek battle of all comedy shows, Ottawa BattleCOM is part stand-up, part nerd-fest, part theatre, where pop-culture knowledge is real currency, as Ottawa comedians take on Montreal’s offerings, hosted by BattleCOM creator Paul Ash (of CBC, Trailer Park Boys), 10 p.m., LIVEon Elgin. Tickets: $13 at the door.

October is a time for mayhem and a Thanksgiving themed murder mystery dinner at the Opinicon Dining & Resort with Kingston’s Mr. Spot Mysteries, 6 p.m., 1697 Chaffey’s Lock Rd., Elgin. Tickets: $57.52, food but not “drinky-drinks” included — and rooms are available. www.opinicon.com


Folk rockers JJ And the Pillars come to Ottawa from the wilds of Peterborough, after winning The Edge Next Big Things band award and making it onto the bill with such as The Arkells and Tokyo Police Club, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox. Tickets: $10. spectrasonic.com


For the third time, and to the obvious joy of House of Targ, “true metal” band Metalian play with Cauchemar and Black Tower, 10 p.m. Tickets: $7. www.houseoftarg.com

Saturday, Oct. 10


Choo! Choo! this Saturday for the last time this season at the RMEO.


See all three of the Norman Conquests trilogy.


It’s the last chance to ride in the 1940s wooden caboose and train at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, with routes closing for the season after today, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (the museum remains open, but only Thanksgiving weekend), 90 William St., Smiths Falls. Ride tickets: $5, free for children 6 and under. www.rmeo.org

Here’s your chance to see all of the satirical farce trilogy The Norman Conquests in back-to-back shows — or catch the one you missed — starting with Table Manners (12:30 p.m.), Living Together (4:30 p.m.) and Round and Round the Garden (8:30 p.m.), The Gladstone. Tickets: $30 each show, 15% off in package. thegladstone.ca

Author, retired professor and man of many-interests Ian Prattis will sign copies of his books including Trailing Sky Six Feathers — a call for “spiritual awakening,” in a world he says is pushed to a precipice by climate change, financial collapse and terrorism, noon to 2 p.m., Perfect Books, 258A Elgin St. www.perfectbooks.ca

The Ottawa International Drumming Festival pays tribute to Nigerian musician Fela Kuti at the 4th Felabration, starting with a drumming circle at 8 p.m., followed by DJ Trevor Walker spinning Afrobeat mixed with live musicians, Mercury Lounge. Tickets: $7 in advance. mercurylounge.com


The Perth Brewery may bring its Pumpkin Spice Ale along.


The Perth Autumn Studio Tour is on all Thanksgiving weekend, with 25 artists in 6 studio locations, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including Monday. Map at www.perthstudiotour.com.

Or, make your own beauty at the Thanksgiving Centerpiece workshop, with participants leaving with a lush arrangement, 2 to 4 p.m, Presh Floral, 78 George St. Cost: $125, includes all materials — even apple cider. preshfloral.ca

Drink up at the Kanata Beer & Spirits Festival, featuring live music and vendors such as Angry Orchard, Perth Brewery, Broadhead and more, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Hazeldean Mall. Admission: $12, drinks tickets $1/ea. www.kanatafest.ca


Much beloved former Great Big Sea band member Séan McCann is back with more solo songs on his You Know I Love You tour, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield. www.theblacksheepinn.com


(Apologies in advance…) Ottawa band with the “unacceptable name, playing unacceptable music,” metal grindcore band F**k The Facts are playing a local gig with their latest album, Desire Will Rot, and still going strong 15 years on, 9 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $5. www.houseoftarg.com

Sunday Oct. 11


Enjoy the beauty of Gatineau Park at Champlain Lookout — via free shuttle.


All generations of the family can enjoy the fall rhapsody of the Gatineau Hills with a free shuttle service to scenic lookouts in the park, leaving from Camp Fortune every 10 minutes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with three stops. (During this time, the southbound lane of Fortune Lake Parkway will be closed to all regular traffic.) The Pontiac Country Fair with mechant and artisan kiosks and horse and pony demonstrations is also on at Luskville Falls, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ncc-ccn.ca


It’s the last chance to delve into ancient history at The Greeks — Agamemnon to Alexander the Great exhibit at the Canadian Museum of History, bringing over 500 artifacts from heroes —real and mythical — never before seen together in North America, closing Monday evening. historymuseum.ca


The Third World Bazaar has items large — and small.


The Third World Bazaar, selling select pieces sourced from travels around the developing world, promising fair prices to the source artisans and creators, is on each weekend 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Nov. 15, 6110 Mitch Owens Dr., Manotick Station. Dress warmly as the barn where it is held can be chilly. All purchases of cider and pumpkins will be matched by the Bazaar and given to Médecins Sans Frontiers, and they collect non-perishable items for the Shepherds of Good Hope, while coffee sales go to Habitat for Humanity. thirdworldbazaar.ca

Dreaming about living off-grid? Rainbow Heritage Garden is offering a full-day workshop covering passive heating and cooling, water systems and solar electricity, benefits and challenges and where to start, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 81 Stafford 2nd Line, Cobden. Cot: $85. rainbowheritage.ca


Do Thanksgiving at the museum.


Someone else can cook and entertain the kids at the Museum of Nature Thanksgiving brunch, featuring everything from typical brunch items to turkey with all the fixings, with seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets: $39.99, $37.99/senior/students, $19.99/children, $6.50/children 3-4, includes admission to the museum. Book at reservations.ottawa@gourmetcuisine.com or at 613-232-6976. nature.ca

Or have an adult-only affair at the Murray Street Thanksgiving Kitchen party with live music at 7 p.m., with optional three-course festive menu ($40) and special price on their charcuterie board. murraystreet.ca


We predict more goals for the Senators tonight.


Hockey is back with the Ottawa Senators playing the Montreal Canadiens in their season home opener, 7 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre. Tickets: $31.61-$287.61 — with seats still available. capitaltickets.ca

Monday, Oct. 12


Lisa Yachnin exhibts at Galerie Old Chelsea until October 28.


Painter Lisa Yachnin is having an opening event for her exhibit, Reflections, 1 to 4 p.m., Galerie Old Chelsea, Hwy 105, Chelsea. www.galeriesoldchelsea.ca

For more art, take in some art in intimate surroundings on three studio tours, including the Perth Autumn Studio Tour (www.perthstudiotour.com), Crown and Pumpkin Studio Tour in Mississippi Mills, Almonte and Clayton (www.crownandpumpkin.com) and Westport Area Fall Colours Studio Tour (westportstudiotour.com).

The full-size burgers are $3, pints are $5 and the comedy is pay-what-you-can at MaXXXed out Mondays Starksgiving event, with feature act comedian Troy Stark, hosted by Megan Honey, 8 p.m., Maxwell’s Bistro, 340 Elgin St. facebook.com

Tuesday, Oct. 13


Tyler Ward is at Ritual.


October is Library month and the OPL is highlighting all the (sometimes odd) things you can do free at local branches — like recycle batteries, stream music/movies and even get free business services one-on-one. Visit them on Facebook for more tips. biblioottawalibrary.ca

Pop singer-songwriter Tyler Ward may have originated the term ‘social media artist,’ covering songs on YouTube and sharing his own compositions — but is now touring with the help of a major record label, playing an (almost) all-ages show at 8 p.m., Ritual. Those aged 14- to 15-years are welcome with a guardian). Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com


For something with a teensy bit more grit, see long-time musicians but up-and-coming band Dirty Ghosts, fronted by Allyson Baker (Aesop Rock), play post-post-punk rock informed by The Police and The Stranglers, 9 p.m., Dominion Tavern. They made a bit of a splash when they were last in town, and will probably do the same again. Tickets: $8 at the door.


Our friends at Kinocular Vision are offering a monster-themed screening of obscure movies, videos and more for Halloween and in tribute to the late Christopher Lee, who played Dracula before he was Saruman, 7 p.m., Avant-Garde Bar. Free admission. kinocular.the-back-row.com

Wednesday, Oct. 14



The 1931 smash hit silent movie City Lights is on the big screen tonight, with the NAC Orchestra performing the score — the first time creator/actor Charlie Chaplin composed music for one of his productions — resulting in a comedic yet poignant romantic film still considered one of the greatest ever made, 8 p.m., NAC. Tickets: from $25, part of the Roaring 20s festival. nac-cna.ca

Check to see if you are on the wall at the opening of the neighbourhood portrait exhibit by artist Philip Craig, comprised of 150 portraits of people chosen from across city neighbourhoods, 6 p.m., Ottawa Art Gallery Annex, 110 Laurier Ave. W. ottawaartgallery.ca


Carnival Diablo is at Algonquin Commons Theatre.


Carnival Diablo brings sideshow acts to the modern stage, including razor-blade swallowing, glass walking, bed of nails and a “new human marvel” we are told will make us squirm, 8:30 p.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre. Admission: $5, free for Algonquin College students. carnivaldiablo.com

Holocaust researcher Florence Luxenberg-Eisenberg and survivor Paul Hartal will speak on the suffering of the millions who perished, illustrated by authentic footage, and the current status of the Holocaust in people’s minds, 7 to 10:30 p.m., Canadian Museum of History, in aid of the documentary Charred Landscapes. Tickets: $62.15. http://bit.ly/1LgBE9v

The music and politics will be diverse at Ballads for Ballots, a non-partisan event with live music from Jim Bryson, G. Grand, Malak and more including an Elections Canada information booth — a fun night to encourage youth to engage in the federal election, 8:30 p.m., Babylon. www.facebook.com

Thursday, Oct. 15


Joelene Van Vugt of Canada is going to try to double-flip a motorcycle at the Canadian Tire Centre Event.


The stunts will be insane at Nitro Circus Live with BMX, FMX, skate, outrageous new contraptions and spectacular new tricks, including Jolene Van Vugt trying to break another record doing a double backflip on a motorbike — and nine other attempts at world firsts, 7:30 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre. Tickets: $49-$99. (The show continues even though Nitro Circus member Erik Roner died while performing a stunt at a golf event opening at the end of September.) canadiantirecentre.com

Learn how to harvest urban food from the specialists at Hidden Harvest at a Nepean Horticultural Society event, 7:30 p.m., followed by a Mini Flower Show, City View United Church, 6 Epworth Ave. Non-members: $4.



The Misfits play Bronson Centre.


If you missed out on the Alvvays show at sold-out Beau’s Oktoberfest this past weekend, there are still some left for the very-popular, Toronto-based Belle & Sebastian-meets-Blondie pop band at the Algonquin Commons Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20+ charges. ticketmaster.ca

For something completely different, seminal punk band The Misfits (in its current lineup) will play the entirety of its 1978-1997 album Static Age and more hits at the Bronson Centre. 7 p.m. Tickets: $35. spectrasonic.com

Friday, Oct. 16


Got your forks ready?


The fall edition of PoutineFest starts at 11 a.m., just in time for a lunch break, for three days of gravy, cheese curds and some outlandish toppings — including street musicians and performs and even vegetarian options, Sparks Street Mall. www.sparkslive.com

Or stay nutritious on World Food Day at a Harvest Supper served family-style hosted by chef Simon Bell with the Ottawa Good Food Box, a non-profit concerned with access to fresh nutrition and food security, 6:30 p.m., The Happy Goat Coffee Company, 35 Laurel St. Tickets: $25, free for children under 3. Craft beer also available. http://bit.ly/1j4JFYz




Haunted Hayrides.


Toronto’s Essential Opera brings two new operas by Canadian composers to Ottawa, including Etiquette by Monica Pearce — a look at social mores through the eyes of acerbic writer Dorothy Parker, and Regina by Elisha Denberg — exploring the life and death of the first woman ordained a rabbi, 8 p.m., GCTC. Tickets: $40. operalyra.ca

These Haunted Hayrides want to “scare the yell” out of you so while all ages are welcome, choose wisely who comes along, every Friday and Saturday night in October, weather permitting, 7 to 10 p.m., Drummond Sugar Bush, 3719 County Rd. 21, Spencerville. Cost: $7, $5/children 6-12, younger are free. In support of the spencervillefair.ca

Now, get ready to laugh.


Professional WWE wrestler, author and comedian Mick Foley (whose right ear was amputated in a match in 1994) wrote a best-selling memoir and has graced stages at Just for Laughs and Edinburgh Fringe Festival with stand-up — and now Yuk Yuk’s, at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and again tomorrow. Tickets: $30. yukyuks.com


From left, Chris Casillan, Michael Teigen, Roman Danylo and Ken Lawson are The Comic Strippers, an improv act at the Centrepointe Theatre.


Comedian and actor Kevin Hart


The clothes are coming (mostly) off at the Comic Strippers improv comedy show, a parody of male stripper shows — featuring their “comedy bodies” — has received rave reviews across the world, 7:30 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. (Though not all clothes come off, show is billed as adult-only and suitable for all genders.) Tickets: $44. centrepointetheatres.com

And just in case we need more that is funny, The Wedding Ringer’s Kevin Hart brings his What Now? tour to the Canadian Tire Centre, after selling out in Toronto and Montreal, 8 p.m. Tickets: $49.50-$125. canadiantirecentre.ca

The Ottawa International Film Festival features 50 films over 3 days covering 15 countries and workshops (including how to make a successful web series) — but we’re most interested that rapper Maestro Fresh Wes is playing their 90’s-themed opening party tonight, 9 p.m., Bourbon Room. Tickets and details at www.oiff.ca. (Click below for some 90’s goodness — and sartorial inspiration for the party.)

Saturday, Oct. 17


Whatever the weather, the beer will be flowing.


Is it raining? Who cares! Wander over to Hintonburg Park for the Brewaucracy edition of the Ottawa Brewery Market, their last event of 2015 with new and favourites to try, including Amsterdam Brewing Co., Whitewater Brewing Company, Nickel Brook Brewing Company, food cart nom-noms and more, noon to 6 p.m. Admission: Free, proceeds to the Ottawa Riverkeeper. www.brewerymarket.com

Attention makers of all kinds, the Fabric Flea Market is a treasure trove of soft inspiration — though there are also buttons — and an annual fundraiser for the Cambridge Street Community Public School, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Glebe Community Centre. 175 Third Ave. Admission: $2.

Or, buy something already made at the Makers Pop-Up Bazaar, a curated event featuring emerging and established creators from Ottawa and beyond, including exclusive items, workshops, a café for snacks, hourly features and giveaways and an arts showcase by Ottawa Innercity Ministries, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Makerspace North, 250 City Centre Ave., Bay 216.


Scout Canning will be at the Pop-Up Bazaar.


Deepak Chopra


Well known and beloved local storyteller Brian Doyle will share tales and talk about his new work, Adult Entertainment, with unpublished anecdotes and pieces of new fiction, noon to 2 p.m., Perfect Books, 258A Elgin St. www.perfectbooks.ca

Author and spiritual leader Deepak Chopra will be talking about “higher health,” new findings in mainstream and alternative medicine, how our consciousness can effect our well-being and transformation, 7:30 p.m., NAC. Tickets: from $70.67. nac-cna.ca

Art in Fashion 613 combines clothes with a night market and party atmospher — and a chance to immediately purchase anything that catches your fancy on the runway by nine local designers, in addition to 30 select vendors/artists, 6 p.m., fashion show begins at 7 p.m., 395 Wellington St. Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. artinfashon613.com


Self-described twangy-rock’n’roll band Run Coyote from Kitchener, have been touring through the region on the strength of their catchy 2014 album Youth Haunts, at House of Targ with fun pop band Saint Clare and Ballad FIasco, 10 p.m. Tickets: $5.

Submit event information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event. Photos are welcome.

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