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Friday, Nov. 20
The man, the legend, William Shatner is in town for Pop Expo this weekend but first, he will be discussing almost 50 years in the spotlight, including Star Trek and his new projects (including a graphic novel) at a special Q&A, 7:15 p.m.,EY Centre. Tickets: $25-$199 — where the most expensive, Gold level tickets include a photo op with Shatner himself (5:45 p.m.), one signed item (6:15 p.m.) and front row seats at the talk. Tickets for the weekend, where the man behind Captain James T. Kirk will make an appearance Saturday, are $15-$51. www.ottawapopexpo.ca
A curated outfit from the Closet Collective event.
Here’s a pop-up clothes sale with a difference: $30 nets you a bag which you can jam with whatever you want at the Closet Collective event, including curated outfits and items from H&M and St. Laurent Centre, 5:30 p.m., 35 George St. The event will benefit the Ottawa School of Art, Dress for Success and the St. Joe’s Women’s Centre. (For those wondering, second bags are only $10.)
It will be rare to find a weekend without a craft/artisan/art show until the new year. Today, there is an artisan show in the Glebe (175 Third Ave., 6 to 9 p.m. and all weekend, www.gnag.ca) and the Navan Arts and Crafts Group Christmas Craft Fair (5 p.m., Navan Arena, 1295 Colonial Rd.). No admission fee at either.
At this 30th edition of the European Film Festival, every single European country is represented — even Malta — over the 18 days of award-winning films never before seen in Ottawa. Events begin with the unsettling Baby(a)lone (Luxembourg, 2015), about the friendship between two alienated teens, already submitted for Oscar consideration, 7 p.m., Bytowne Cinema. Tickets at www.cfi-icf.ca.
Want to be part of the Canada’s 150th celebration in 2017? Then go to Pitchfest +Expo 2015, bringing businesses, festival organizers and event producers together with arts and culture organizers, not-for-profits and more, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Aberdeen Pavilion. Tickets: $33.90-$107.35, register at www.ottawafestivals.ca.
Here is the antidote to Christmas jingles already being played: Protest the Hero are a surprisingly witty, Canadian hard rock/metal band who are loud and will drown out the seasonal ear worms (7:30 p.m., Bronson Centre, spectrasonic.com); It’s punk with a rock edge — so not as loud but lovely and angry with coherent lyrics —at House of Targ, with The Motorleague, The Dying Arts, Thunderuncle and We Fled Cairo (10 p.m., $8 at the door).
Ottawa’s own nine-member Loon Choir may seem innocent and folkish, starting their new album as they did with a six-minute, beautiful soundscape, but they have an edge, 8:30 p.m., Black Sheep Inn. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Even Toronto’s acoustic, folk-soul dudes Elliott Brood are in town with their latest recording of intimate stories of lost love, wasted youth and come-uppances. Wallow in it at 9 p.m., Ritual. Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com
Photos: What to do this week
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Santa Claus waves to thousands of spectators during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters’ Association’s Help Santa Toy Parade, Nov. 22, 2014.
Santa’s in town at his Toy Parade, trying to collect donations of money and unwrapped toys to give to children in need this Christmas. So empty your piggy banks, wave at Santa and donate to the helpful firefighters who will be accepting donations along the parade route, 11 a.m. at the Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., travelling down Wellington Street to turn right on Bank Street, left down Laurier Avenue W. to finish at Ottawa City Hall. (Not able to make this event? All fire stations are also accepting donations, and Santa will be back next weekend for his night parade in Orléans.) www.toyparade.org
Winter is coming.
Get ready for the imminent winter at the Mountain Equipment Co-op legendary Snowswap with people exchanging and selling gear, sale of rental equipment and demos of latest gear, alongside ski waxing lessons, intro to snowshoeing, outdoor cooking and running in the North Pole (…. ’cause), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 366 Richmond Rd. events.mec.ca
The Ottawa Seniors Expo has over 50 exhibitors offering the latest offering tips on travel, health, even talks on advanced care planning and downsizing — and a dance event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nepean Sportsplex. Free parking and admission. www.ottawaseniorexpo.com
Armour will be performed by Peggy Baker Dance, at Arts Court Nov. 21 and 22.
Later, Peggy Baker Dance Projects performs two pieces at the Ottawa Dance Directive, including Armour — where two older dancers entangle into each other in a primal act of connection, and coalesce, an exploration of the limitations and nature of communication, 7:30 p.m., Arts Court. Tickets: $20-$25. http://bit.ly/1ljppUf
Pie there will be at the St. Thomas sale.
Attendees are promised their pick of “pies a mile high,” gift baskets and crafts at the Christmas Craft Sale & Luncheon, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church, 2345 Alta Vista Dr. Tickets: $10, with all proceeds to the Shriners Hospital for Children Canada.
Other artisan and craft fairs today include the Capital Pop Up! Handmade Show (noon to 5 p.m., Makerspace North, $2 admission for the Shepherds of Good Hope); in Stittsville, the Holiday Gift and Craft Fair features free gift-wrapping with each purchase (10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Johnny Leroux Community Centre, free admission); there are over 100 Ottawa Valley vendors at the HOMEmade for the Holidays Craft Show (10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hazeldean Mall); more at the Christmas Shopping Spree on all weekend at the Rideau Carleton Raceway (10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 4837 Albion Rd.); and Canadian Guide Dogs will benefit at this Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale, with treats for humans and canine companions — but dogs are not welcome at this event (8:30 a.m. to noon, 4120 Rideau Valley Dr. N, Manotick).
Rapport Ottawa is endeavouring to make opera less intimidating and, to that end, are performing one of the most amusing satirical operas, Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore, but have written English dialogue for the recitative — so no one is confused about the love potion and its persuasive peddler, the poor man wooing the higher class lady, nor the surprise inheritance and misunderstood lovers. Also, they are setting it in a Vegas casino, completely transforming the venue, Church of St. John the Evangelist, 7:30 p.m., 154 Somerset St. W. Tickets: $20 online, $30 at the door. www.rapportottawa.com
There are over 90 items on the block at the 20th Odawa Aboriginal Art Auction, including original and limited edition prints by Simon Brascoupé and Clemenece Wescoupe, Inuit sculpture, jewellery and more, including a traditional buffet dinner featuring Mohawk corn soup, buffalo, venison and Arctic char, live entertainment and auctioneer Waneek Horn-Miller. Auction preview begins at 5 p.m., with dinner to follow and auction at 8 p.m. sharp, St. George’s Church Hall, 415 Piccadilly Ave. Tickets: $50. www.odawa.on.ca
No one should be surprised tonight’s show combining The Barenaked Ladies and Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle is sold out. (If they’d added anyone from Blue Rodeo, Ticketmaster might have disintegrated in the frenzy.) Here are some options for those of us not attending:
Then, Ottawa institution Slo’ Tom plays country with a happy yet slightly-punk sensibility (he used to play with Furnace Face after all) with his The Handsome Devils and Metronome Jones, 10 p.m., House of Targ. www.houseoftarg.com
Vanessa Carlton plays Ottawa on Nov. 21.
Celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of legend Edith Piaf with tribute performances by such musical luminaries as Daniel Lanois, Florence K, Marie-Thérèse Fortin, Sylvie Moreau, Betty Bonifassi and Yann Perreau, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée. Tickets: $55-$59. salleodyssee.ca
Vanessa Carlton, whose debut single song A Thousand Miles one could not escape in 2002, is back with a fourth album of quiet pop-rock and a performance at Mavericks, 8 p.m. Tickets: $27. mavericksbar.com
The too-cool-for-school, neo-soul/funk band Mackenzie Rhythm Section release their sophomore record, Brand New Dances, with a free concert/party including cocktails — and video shoot, 8 p.m., Bistro Brasseries Gainsbourg, 9 Aubry Rd., Gatineau. Wear dancing shoes (obviously). mrsmusic.ca
Classical gets a club twist at the return of the Wolfgang Sessions, featuring members of the NAC Orchestra performing with video projection artists and DJs at the Mercury Lounge, 10 p.m. Tickets: from $18. nac-cna.ca
Sunday, Nov. 22
Redblacks mascot Big Joe and Fury FC’s mascots are at a special pyjama party today.
Come in your bedtime garb for a different kind of pyjama party, where the goal is to help children who go to bed without necessary clothing, diapers or soap. Arrive at the Lansdowne Horticulture Building for a morning stretch at 9 a.m., then stay for storytime, face-painting and visits from the mascots of the Redblacks, Ottawa 67’s and Fury FC. Events continue until noon. Admission: $10-$25, or a pair of new pyjamas (size newborn to 18 years). Donations of diapers (size 4 to 6) and baby soap are also welcome. www.eventbrite.ca / www.facebook.com/pyjamapatrol
Speaking of mascots, Big Joe is going to be busy as the Ottawa Redblacks take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a sold-out game that could put our hometown football team in the running for the Grey Cup, 1 p.m., TD Place. We’re fairly certain a lot of pubs across the city will be showing the game, so pick your fave and get ready to cheer.
Sunday in November is not complete without some art and artisan shows, including the Tudor Hall Christmas Craft & Gift Show (10 a.m., 3750 North Bowesville Rd., free admission), the Navan Arts and Crafts Christmas Fair with 27 juried artists and artisans (10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Navan Memorial Centre Hall) and the 25-artist strong Inspiration Art Show in Manotick (10 a.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 5550 Ann St., free but cash donations to the Manotick Food Cupboard welcome); and there will be borscht, cabbage rolls and more for sale to eat or take away at the Ukrainian Christmas Bazaar, alongside imported items and decorations (noon to 2:30 p.m., 1000 Byron Ave.)
The choirs of St. Matthew’s church and orchestra’s annual matinée performance of Handel’s Messiah will be in the intimate style of the original, 1742 Dublin performance (read: fewer choristers) of the oratorio. They will be joined by soprano Bronwyn Thies-Thompson, alto Bó Bardos, tenor Alain Paquette and baritone Shawn Mattas, 2 p.m., 130 Glebe Ave. (We include a link to someone else performing the most famous part, the Hallelujah Chorus.) Tickets: $15-$40. www.stmatthewsottawa.ca
Hey Rosetta! perform with Yukon Blonde on Sunday.
It’s a coast-to-coast event as seven-member (count them) indie band from The Rock, Hey Rosetta!, are joined by opening act, B.C.’s Yukon Blonde for a surprisingly, not-yet-sold-out show at the NAC. Hey Rosetta! are touring with their first album in almost four years — be prepared to cry if they pull out Trish’s Song. We hope the two groups end up on stage together, possible since the two did collaborate on an anti-Harper song during the election, 8 p.m., NAC. Tickets: $29. nac-cna.ca
Monday, Nov. 23
Rag and Bone Theatre brings the story of Holly and Ivy to the Shenkman Arts Centre until Nov. 23.
There are two chances to see Rag and Bone Puppet Theatre’s heartwarming holiday performance of Holly & Ivy today, a children’s show about a young doll and an orphan girl both wishing for a friend, at 5:15 and 7 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. centrepointetheatres.ca
Explore the roots of funk music at Tear the Roof Off That Sucker, a discussion with musician and lecturer Keith McCuaig, from Maceo Parker to Prince, 7 p.m., Festival House, 450 Churchill Ave. Tickets: $10, bring pen and paper. www.westborobrainery.com
What’s Monday without 10 bottles of vodka — or at least film The Sinking of Sozopol, about a solitary, middle-aged man who arrives in a small, Bulgarian, sea-side town with memories, alcohol and not much more, part of the ongoing European Film Festival, 8:45 p.m., ByTowne Cinema, with English subtitles. Tickets: $9-$14. www.cif-icf.ca
Tuesday, Nov. 24
Taiwan’s world-famous U-Theatre is performing at only three venues in North America this tour, and its only Canadian stop with the 15-person, martial arts-meets-dance Sword of Wisdom is at the NAC, 8 p.m. The show includes masterful percussion and striking visuals to tell the energizing yet soothing tale of a man’s struggle for wisdom. Tickets: from $22.50. nac-cna.ca
Narcissus Looking by Yves Jardon, part of the Figureworks show.
Two big art shows open tonight, starting with Cube Gallery’s annual holiday show, Great BIG smalls XI, featuring works for all budgets from 50 new and established artists (cubegallery.ca). The human body is the topic for pieces in all mediums at Figureworks, another annual event showcasing local artists, starting with an opening reception and awards ceremony, 6 p.m., Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts (figureworks.org).
Acclaimed author Lawrence Hill (The Book of Negroes), will discuss his recent novel, The Illegal, a timely and moving story of the growing undocumented and refugee population, while satirizing those who strategically ignore them, with the CBC’s Waubgeshig Rice — also an author — for what will be a lively conversation, 7 p.m., 507 Bank St. Tickets: $6-$11/ octopusbooks.ca
Before they were married, a certain red-headed girl broke her slate over the head of an annoying boy, and Orpheus Theatre is exploring that über-Canadian story of Anne of Green Gables in the musical one can see on constant repeat in P.E.I., and leave with the need for ice cream, 7:30 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. (See this show, before that girl and boy’s story as adults unfolds at the NAC in Anne & Gilbert, The Musical, starting Dec. 1.) centrepointetheatres.com
Wednesday, Nov. 25
Crowd-pleasing, guitar-strumming astronaut Chris Hadfield is making an appearance to sign copies of the first “off-planet”album, Space Sessions, and his book, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, 7 p.m., Chapters on Rideau Street. There are strict rules about photo-taking and what will and will not be signed (yes to his CD, no to posters and other memorabilia) so check them out here.
Heavyweight Canadian author Jane Urquhart (Away, The Stone Carvers) joins local award-winning non-fiction writer Charlotte Gray as they discuss why they pursue the craft, starting with a reception at 6 p.m., 101 Centrepointe Dr. The event is a fundraiser for Kick for Kids, to help students of the Rideau District High School. Tickets: $25. www.cfuw-ottawa.org
There will be cocktails, charcuterie and beautiful art and designs at the 7th Wall Space Gallery FUNdraiser, to help the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Programs. Local jewellery and fashion designers include Lirical by Brenda Wong, Fluid Jewellery, Jeannie Polisuk and JMB Leather, 6 to 8:30 p.m., 358 Richmond Rd. Tickets: $20 donation suggested. wallspacegallery.ca
Thursday, Nov. 26
The Promenade with the Railroad Bridge, 1874, by Claude Monet on special exhibit at the National Gallery until Feb. 15, 2015.
Despite the attacks in Paris, Impressionist expert Xavier Rey from the Musée d’Orsay, is still scheduled to speak on artist Claude Monet at a free lecture, part of the Monet: Bridge to Modernity exhibit, 6 p.m., National Gallery. gallery.ca
Kids can learn to code today.
Children aged seven to 10 years are invited — with their parents’ permission, of course — to learn the basics of coding so they can stop playing the game, and start making their own, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Centre Wakefield LaPêche. Cost: $30. centrewakefieldlapeche.ca
It’s Financial Literacy Month and the library wants you to get sorted, so are offering a free money-smart living interactive seminar with financial expert Kelley Keehn, author and member of the National Steering Committee on Financial Literacy, alongside a financial fair where financial services, toolkits and counselling will be on offer, 5:30 to 8 p.m, Main branch. biblioottawalibrary.ca
For three days, the majestic grand hall of the Museum of History will become a Christmas Market, with over 75 local vendors selling edibles and handmade creations and fashion items, noon to 8 p.m., and Friday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission and, most appreciated, a free coat check. www.historymuseum.ca/christmasmarket
Then the Ottawa School of Art is throwing open its doors for their annual fundraising art exhibit and sale, featuring works by instructors, established and emerging artists event, with a free opening reception at 5 p.m., 35 George St. Exhibit continues to Dec. 19. artottawa.ca
Comedian Scott Faulconbridge
For those who want to laugh, there are two uncensored shows from funny Canadians tonight:
The Debaters regular, improvisational stand-up comedian Scott Faulconbridge brings his not-for-the-under-age observations of life, marriage — and IKEA — to Yuk Yuk’s, 8:30 p.m., 292 Elgin St. Tickets: $12.39+. www.yukyuks.com
Taggart and Torrens — also known as drummer for Our Lady Peace Jeremy Taggart and actor Jonathan Torrens (Jonovision, Trailer Park Boys) — have had a really popular, “Canadianity”-themed podcast since 2014 and are on their TnT tour, performing in person, including a stop at Ritual, 9 p.m. (We’ve listened to some of it and, for a podcast that has occasionally broken the top 20 on iTunes, it is actually not that puerile.) Tickets: $15. spectrasonic.com
Ecology Ottawa’s Eco Gala 2015 brings environmental enthusiasts together to mingle, with keynote speaker Kevin Page, former Parliament Budget Officer, (who knows what he will say, now), a four-course dinner and silent auction, starting with socializing at 5:30 p.m., St. Elias Banquet Centre. Tickets: $60-$75. ecoott.ca
To give a mini thrill to all the 90’s indie rock fans and gamers out there, we mention Matthew Good’s Chaotic-Neutral Tour (if you do not get it, we hear the library and Fandom II are offering beginner D&D sessions), who is promoting his recently-released, seventh solo album on which he has produced some very catchy hits and event tackles Kate Bush’s Cloudbursting, albeit with the help of Holly McNarland, 8 p.m., NAC. Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com
Friday, Nov. 27
A Syrian refugee boy stands on November 15, 2015, at a makeshift camp by Taybeh village, in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley.
Brainstorm how we can make Ottawa more welcoming to the incoming refugees who will be coming to Canadian communities at an interactive panel discussion with local experts, 7 to 9 p.m., Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave. All welcome. facebook.com
Tonight’s art opening is for the popular Ottawa Art Gallery annual Art & Parcel holiday art sale, a great place (*hint hint*) to find holiday gifts that will keep up the good will, 6 p.m., 2 Daly Ave. (The maximum price of items is $400, with many below that.) ottawartgallery.ca
Ma Premiere Fois (My First Time) is on for only one night.
Known for their party ways, The Peptides are taking things down with an unplugged, intimate and soulful new concept show, with special guests, gypsy-folk duo Moonfruits, 9 p.m., LIVE on Elgin. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. (We have no idea what this show is about, but do know the band will commit themselves utterly to it) www.liveonelgin.com
Filled with humour and pathos, Ma première fois (My First Time) is a selection of the most memorable, surprising, funny and moving stories of people’s first sexual encounters, taken from over 40,000 anonymous submissions and performed by a cast of four — in French, in case the title didn’t give it away. Since it is deemed appropriate for ages 16 and over, it might be a good way to jump start a conversation with your teen— or parents… if either of you can handle it. 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets: $20-$45. shenkmanarts.ca
At the Winter Wonderland edition of Nature Nocture, there will be hot beverages on the third floor, cool beats in the Kronenbourg Lounge and sizzling tunes from DJ Sash and DJ TDot, 8 p.m., Canadian Museum of Nature. NB: for the first time, there is no re-entry at the event — but there will be yoga. Tickets: $25, includes one food voucher. nature.ca/nocturne
It’s Friday, which means it is time for handsome men in suits singing, right? The Tenors (previously the Canadian Tenors) whose shows regularly sell out are expected to sing songs off their resoundingly popular album, Under One Sky, featuring originals and covers of such as You Are So Beautiful, Lean On Me and Agnus Dei (two of their members are trained opera singers, after all), 8 p.m., Southam Hall, NAC. We do not know how similar this will be to their PBS special, which aired in the U.S. in June. Tickets: $63.50 to $128.50. nac-cna.ca
Want something else? How about alt-country from NQ Arbuckle who, they write on their own website, may either be a bit tipsy or overly modest (they have had several Juno nominations but, unlike The Tenors, have not yet won) while playing catchy tunes with abandon to their legion of fans, 8 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn. www.theblacksheepinn.com
Saturday, Nov. 28
Shoppers check out the grand opening of the Ottawa Farmers Christmas Market held at the Aberdeen Pavilion, at Landsdowne Park Ottawa on November 30, 2014.
As December looms, artisan and craft markets and sales are taking over. Here are a few of the many, many options today:
Santa waves from his Parade of Lights.
Santa is making a stop in Pakenham for a Country Christmas event all day, starting with breakfast with the jolly one (9 a.m.), cookies with Mrs. Clause, a craft fair, make your own reindeer food station, candy kebabs, then more visiting with Santa, story time and hopefully enough to tire even the most energetic kid out. Details at http://on.fb.me/1YfCKLD.
Santa will then participate in his Parade of Lights (he just never gets tired) in Orléans, starting at 6 p.m., at Youville Drive, down St. Joseph Boulevard, to Prestone Drive. Helpful firefighters will collect unwrapped, new toys and cash donations along the route for the Salvation Army, added to those collected during the Santa Toy Parade the previous weekend. (Organizer Ken Walton adds that if every one of the anticipated 140,000 people who attend — this is the biggest night parade in the city — donated just $1, that would mean a lot of happy kids this Christmas.) Information, including road closures: www.paradeoflights.org
Local singer-songwriter Jill Zmud will be performing only cover songs for the first time in a live concert, the outcome of her fundraising campaign for her last recording project when fans made donations and got to make requests. These songs are being recorded live at The Record Centre, with help from friends, like Jim Bryson, and we can all listen in, 6 p.m., 1099 Wellington St.
Tortured Soul takes the EDM out from behind the DJ booth to shake it with the crowd all over the dance floor as producer, songwriter, dance team and party patrol. The Brooklyn-based trio creates pop electronica inspired by Prince and Chic but with modern flair, 10 p.m., Mercury Lounge. (we call it neo-disco and advocate sequins.) Tickets: $18.08. http://bit.ly/1HUXioA
Don’t be confused by their name, band Gang Signs offers dance albeit of a less-energetic quality on their new album, Geist, sitting somewhere between dark, new-wave and trip-hop, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. zaphods.ca
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 man, the legend, William Shatner is in town for Pop Expo this weekend but first, he will be discussing almost 50 years in the spotlight, including Star Trek and his new projects (including a graphic novel) at a special Q&A, 7:15 p.m.,EY Centre. Tickets: $25-$199 — where the most expensive, Gold level tickets include a photo op with Shatner himself (5:45 p.m.), one signed item (6:15 p.m.) and front row seats at the talk. Tickets for the weekend, where the man behind Captain James T. Kirk will make an appearance Saturday, are $15-$51. www.ottawapopexpo.ca
A curated outfit from the Closet Collective event.
Here’s a pop-up clothes sale with a difference: $30 nets you a bag which you can jam with whatever you want at the Closet Collective event, including curated outfits and items from H&M and St. Laurent Centre, 5:30 p.m., 35 George St. The event will benefit the Ottawa School of Art, Dress for Success and the St. Joe’s Women’s Centre. (For those wondering, second bags are only $10.)
It will be rare to find a weekend without a craft/artisan/art show until the new year. Today, there is an artisan show in the Glebe (175 Third Ave., 6 to 9 p.m. and all weekend, www.gnag.ca) and the Navan Arts and Crafts Group Christmas Craft Fair (5 p.m., Navan Arena, 1295 Colonial Rd.). No admission fee at either.
At this 30th edition of the European Film Festival, every single European country is represented — even Malta — over the 18 days of award-winning films never before seen in Ottawa. Events begin with the unsettling Baby(a)lone (Luxembourg, 2015), about the friendship between two alienated teens, already submitted for Oscar consideration, 7 p.m., Bytowne Cinema. Tickets at www.cfi-icf.ca.
Want to be part of the Canada’s 150th celebration in 2017? Then go to Pitchfest +Expo 2015, bringing businesses, festival organizers and event producers together with arts and culture organizers, not-for-profits and more, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Aberdeen Pavilion. Tickets: $33.90-$107.35, register at www.ottawafestivals.ca.
Here is the antidote to Christmas jingles already being played: Protest the Hero are a surprisingly witty, Canadian hard rock/metal band who are loud and will drown out the seasonal ear worms (7:30 p.m., Bronson Centre, spectrasonic.com); It’s punk with a rock edge — so not as loud but lovely and angry with coherent lyrics —at House of Targ, with The Motorleague, The Dying Arts, Thunderuncle and We Fled Cairo (10 p.m., $8 at the door).
Ottawa’s own nine-member Loon Choir may seem innocent and folkish, starting their new album as they did with a six-minute, beautiful soundscape, but they have an edge, 8:30 p.m., Black Sheep Inn. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Even Toronto’s acoustic, folk-soul dudes Elliott Brood are in town with their latest recording of intimate stories of lost love, wasted youth and come-uppances. Wallow in it at 9 p.m., Ritual. Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com
Photos: What to do this week
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
Elliott Brood play Ritual on Nov. 21.
Time to stock upon wine — and cider, and artisanal gin and vodka — not available at the LCBO at the Outstanding in their Fields event. Somchaij / Fotolia
William Shatner, pictured here in Star Trek with Leonard Nimoy, is holding a special night on Friday ahead of his one-day performance at Pop Expo. PARAMOUNT / COURTESY EVERETT COLL
Vanessa Carlton plays Ottawa on Nov. 21.
The Promenade with the Railroad Bridge, 1874, by Claude Monet on special exhibit at the National Gallery until Feb. 15, 2015. supplied / Saint Louis art Museum
The original lineup of Protest the Hero, as pictured in this undated photo, are reuniting for their 10th a anniversary tour. Steve Haining / supplied
Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is signing copies of his new book and CD in Ottawa. Ryan Remiorz / THE CANADIAN PRESS
Study in Blue by Sophie Dube, part of the Cube Gallery Great BIG smalls group show, now an Ottawa tradition, Nov. 24 to Jan. 3.
St. Matthew's Anglican Church choirs will perform Handel's Messiah — part of an over 25-year tradition.
French singer Edith Piaf is celebrated in a star-studded tribute show.
JP Hoe performs at the NAC.
Nope Soaps is among the local vendors at the Stittsville Holiday Gift and Craft Fair on Nov. 21.
Heartwrenching stories of Syrian refugees and migrants in Europe are dominating daily headlines, but the plight of displaced people has concerned Lawrence Hill for decades. Hill poses for a photo in Toronto on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Darren Calabrese / THE CANADIAN PRESS
Author Ian Rankin is having lunch with fans and later talking about his latest Inspector Rebus novel.
Megan Follows as Anne, left, and Jonathan Crombie as Gilbert in the famous carrots scene in the Anne of Green Gables TV series. Anne's young life is being played out in the musical by Orpheus this month, and her adult life in another musical at the NAC in December.. courtesy / Anne Sullivan Movies
Kids can learn to code today.
The Peptides are playing an unplugged intimate "soulful" show at LIvE on Elgin. We're also bemused.
Ma Premiere Fois (My First Time) is on for only one night.
Loon Choir play The Black Sheep Inn this week.
Mackenzie Rhythm Section is throwing a CD release party/show.
American troupe Peggy Baker Dance perform coalesce at the O.D.D.,
The Tenors play the NAC this week.
To Make a Long Story Short by Allison Fagan is part of the Figureworks show at Saint Brigid's until Dec. 6.
Gang Signs have nothing to do with gangs, nor even hip-hop nor rap.
Brooklyn EDM trio pay their dance-floor heaving show at Mercury Lounge.
Rag and Bone Theatre brings the story of Holly and Ivy to the Shenkman Arts Centre until Nov. 23.
The Ottawa Farmers' Winter Market opens Nov. 28. Louis Brunet / supplied
Pointe and Reach by Roy Whiddon, part of the Figureworks show at Saint Brigid's until Dec. 6. Roy Whiddon / supplied
Comedian Scott Faulconbridge is at Yuk Yuk's on Nov. 26.
NQ Arbuckle play the Black Sheep Inn Nov. 27. Heather Pollock / Ottawa Folk Festival
Saturday, Nov. 21
Santa Claus waves to thousands of spectators during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters’ Association’s Help Santa Toy Parade, Nov. 22, 2014.
Santa’s in town at his Toy Parade, trying to collect donations of money and unwrapped toys to give to children in need this Christmas. So empty your piggy banks, wave at Santa and donate to the helpful firefighters who will be accepting donations along the parade route, 11 a.m. at the Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., travelling down Wellington Street to turn right on Bank Street, left down Laurier Avenue W. to finish at Ottawa City Hall. (Not able to make this event? All fire stations are also accepting donations, and Santa will be back next weekend for his night parade in Orléans.) www.toyparade.org
Winter is coming.
Get ready for the imminent winter at the Mountain Equipment Co-op legendary Snowswap with people exchanging and selling gear, sale of rental equipment and demos of latest gear, alongside ski waxing lessons, intro to snowshoeing, outdoor cooking and running in the North Pole (…. ’cause), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 366 Richmond Rd. events.mec.ca
The Ottawa Seniors Expo has over 50 exhibitors offering the latest offering tips on travel, health, even talks on advanced care planning and downsizing — and a dance event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nepean Sportsplex. Free parking and admission. www.ottawaseniorexpo.com
Armour will be performed by Peggy Baker Dance, at Arts Court Nov. 21 and 22.
Later, Peggy Baker Dance Projects performs two pieces at the Ottawa Dance Directive, including Armour — where two older dancers entangle into each other in a primal act of connection, and coalesce, an exploration of the limitations and nature of communication, 7:30 p.m., Arts Court. Tickets: $20-$25. http://bit.ly/1ljppUf
Pie there will be at the St. Thomas sale.
Attendees are promised their pick of “pies a mile high,” gift baskets and crafts at the Christmas Craft Sale & Luncheon, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church, 2345 Alta Vista Dr. Tickets: $10, with all proceeds to the Shriners Hospital for Children Canada.
Other artisan and craft fairs today include the Capital Pop Up! Handmade Show (noon to 5 p.m., Makerspace North, $2 admission for the Shepherds of Good Hope); in Stittsville, the Holiday Gift and Craft Fair features free gift-wrapping with each purchase (10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Johnny Leroux Community Centre, free admission); there are over 100 Ottawa Valley vendors at the HOMEmade for the Holidays Craft Show (10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hazeldean Mall); more at the Christmas Shopping Spree on all weekend at the Rideau Carleton Raceway (10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 4837 Albion Rd.); and Canadian Guide Dogs will benefit at this Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale, with treats for humans and canine companions — but dogs are not welcome at this event (8:30 a.m. to noon, 4120 Rideau Valley Dr. N, Manotick).
Rapport Ottawa is endeavouring to make opera less intimidating and, to that end, are performing one of the most amusing satirical operas, Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore, but have written English dialogue for the recitative — so no one is confused about the love potion and its persuasive peddler, the poor man wooing the higher class lady, nor the surprise inheritance and misunderstood lovers. Also, they are setting it in a Vegas casino, completely transforming the venue, Church of St. John the Evangelist, 7:30 p.m., 154 Somerset St. W. Tickets: $20 online, $30 at the door. www.rapportottawa.com
There are over 90 items on the block at the 20th Odawa Aboriginal Art Auction, including original and limited edition prints by Simon Brascoupé and Clemenece Wescoupe, Inuit sculpture, jewellery and more, including a traditional buffet dinner featuring Mohawk corn soup, buffalo, venison and Arctic char, live entertainment and auctioneer Waneek Horn-Miller. Auction preview begins at 5 p.m., with dinner to follow and auction at 8 p.m. sharp, St. George’s Church Hall, 415 Piccadilly Ave. Tickets: $50. www.odawa.on.ca
No one should be surprised tonight’s show combining The Barenaked Ladies and Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle is sold out. (If they’d added anyone from Blue Rodeo, Ticketmaster might have disintegrated in the frenzy.) Here are some options for those of us not attending:
Then, Ottawa institution Slo’ Tom plays country with a happy yet slightly-punk sensibility (he used to play with Furnace Face after all) with his The Handsome Devils and Metronome Jones, 10 p.m., House of Targ. www.houseoftarg.com
Vanessa Carlton plays Ottawa on Nov. 21.
Celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of legend Edith Piaf with tribute performances by such musical luminaries as Daniel Lanois, Florence K, Marie-Thérèse Fortin, Sylvie Moreau, Betty Bonifassi and Yann Perreau, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée. Tickets: $55-$59. salleodyssee.ca
Vanessa Carlton, whose debut single song A Thousand Miles one could not escape in 2002, is back with a fourth album of quiet pop-rock and a performance at Mavericks, 8 p.m. Tickets: $27. mavericksbar.com
The too-cool-for-school, neo-soul/funk band Mackenzie Rhythm Section release their sophomore record, Brand New Dances, with a free concert/party including cocktails — and video shoot, 8 p.m., Bistro Brasseries Gainsbourg, 9 Aubry Rd., Gatineau. Wear dancing shoes (obviously). mrsmusic.ca
Classical gets a club twist at the return of the Wolfgang Sessions, featuring members of the NAC Orchestra performing with video projection artists and DJs at the Mercury Lounge, 10 p.m. Tickets: from $18. nac-cna.ca
Sunday, Nov. 22
Redblacks mascot Big Joe and Fury FC’s mascots are at a special pyjama party today.
Come in your bedtime garb for a different kind of pyjama party, where the goal is to help children who go to bed without necessary clothing, diapers or soap. Arrive at the Lansdowne Horticulture Building for a morning stretch at 9 a.m., then stay for storytime, face-painting and visits from the mascots of the Redblacks, Ottawa 67’s and Fury FC. Events continue until noon. Admission: $10-$25, or a pair of new pyjamas (size newborn to 18 years). Donations of diapers (size 4 to 6) and baby soap are also welcome. www.eventbrite.ca / www.facebook.com/pyjamapatrol
Speaking of mascots, Big Joe is going to be busy as the Ottawa Redblacks take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a sold-out game that could put our hometown football team in the running for the Grey Cup, 1 p.m., TD Place. We’re fairly certain a lot of pubs across the city will be showing the game, so pick your fave and get ready to cheer.
Sunday in November is not complete without some art and artisan shows, including the Tudor Hall Christmas Craft & Gift Show (10 a.m., 3750 North Bowesville Rd., free admission), the Navan Arts and Crafts Christmas Fair with 27 juried artists and artisans (10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Navan Memorial Centre Hall) and the 25-artist strong Inspiration Art Show in Manotick (10 a.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 5550 Ann St., free but cash donations to the Manotick Food Cupboard welcome); and there will be borscht, cabbage rolls and more for sale to eat or take away at the Ukrainian Christmas Bazaar, alongside imported items and decorations (noon to 2:30 p.m., 1000 Byron Ave.)
The choirs of St. Matthew’s church and orchestra’s annual matinée performance of Handel’s Messiah will be in the intimate style of the original, 1742 Dublin performance (read: fewer choristers) of the oratorio. They will be joined by soprano Bronwyn Thies-Thompson, alto Bó Bardos, tenor Alain Paquette and baritone Shawn Mattas, 2 p.m., 130 Glebe Ave. (We include a link to someone else performing the most famous part, the Hallelujah Chorus.) Tickets: $15-$40. www.stmatthewsottawa.ca
Hey Rosetta! perform with Yukon Blonde on Sunday.
It’s a coast-to-coast event as seven-member (count them) indie band from The Rock, Hey Rosetta!, are joined by opening act, B.C.’s Yukon Blonde for a surprisingly, not-yet-sold-out show at the NAC. Hey Rosetta! are touring with their first album in almost four years — be prepared to cry if they pull out Trish’s Song. We hope the two groups end up on stage together, possible since the two did collaborate on an anti-Harper song during the election, 8 p.m., NAC. Tickets: $29. nac-cna.ca
Monday, Nov. 23
Rag and Bone Theatre brings the story of Holly and Ivy to the Shenkman Arts Centre until Nov. 23.
There are two chances to see Rag and Bone Puppet Theatre’s heartwarming holiday performance of Holly & Ivy today, a children’s show about a young doll and an orphan girl both wishing for a friend, at 5:15 and 7 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. centrepointetheatres.ca
Explore the roots of funk music at Tear the Roof Off That Sucker, a discussion with musician and lecturer Keith McCuaig, from Maceo Parker to Prince, 7 p.m., Festival House, 450 Churchill Ave. Tickets: $10, bring pen and paper. www.westborobrainery.com
What’s Monday without 10 bottles of vodka — or at least film The Sinking of Sozopol, about a solitary, middle-aged man who arrives in a small, Bulgarian, sea-side town with memories, alcohol and not much more, part of the ongoing European Film Festival, 8:45 p.m., ByTowne Cinema, with English subtitles. Tickets: $9-$14. www.cif-icf.ca
Tuesday, Nov. 24
Taiwan’s world-famous U-Theatre is performing at only three venues in North America this tour, and its only Canadian stop with the 15-person, martial arts-meets-dance Sword of Wisdom is at the NAC, 8 p.m. The show includes masterful percussion and striking visuals to tell the energizing yet soothing tale of a man’s struggle for wisdom. Tickets: from $22.50. nac-cna.ca
Narcissus Looking by Yves Jardon, part of the Figureworks show.
Two big art shows open tonight, starting with Cube Gallery’s annual holiday show, Great BIG smalls XI, featuring works for all budgets from 50 new and established artists (cubegallery.ca). The human body is the topic for pieces in all mediums at Figureworks, another annual event showcasing local artists, starting with an opening reception and awards ceremony, 6 p.m., Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts (figureworks.org).
Acclaimed author Lawrence Hill (The Book of Negroes), will discuss his recent novel, The Illegal, a timely and moving story of the growing undocumented and refugee population, while satirizing those who strategically ignore them, with the CBC’s Waubgeshig Rice — also an author — for what will be a lively conversation, 7 p.m., 507 Bank St. Tickets: $6-$11/ octopusbooks.ca
Before they were married, a certain red-headed girl broke her slate over the head of an annoying boy, and Orpheus Theatre is exploring that über-Canadian story of Anne of Green Gables in the musical one can see on constant repeat in P.E.I., and leave with the need for ice cream, 7:30 p.m., Centrepointe Theatres. (See this show, before that girl and boy’s story as adults unfolds at the NAC in Anne & Gilbert, The Musical, starting Dec. 1.) centrepointetheatres.com
Wednesday, Nov. 25
Crowd-pleasing, guitar-strumming astronaut Chris Hadfield is making an appearance to sign copies of the first “off-planet”album, Space Sessions, and his book, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, 7 p.m., Chapters on Rideau Street. There are strict rules about photo-taking and what will and will not be signed (yes to his CD, no to posters and other memorabilia) so check them out here.
Heavyweight Canadian author Jane Urquhart (Away, The Stone Carvers) joins local award-winning non-fiction writer Charlotte Gray as they discuss why they pursue the craft, starting with a reception at 6 p.m., 101 Centrepointe Dr. The event is a fundraiser for Kick for Kids, to help students of the Rideau District High School. Tickets: $25. www.cfuw-ottawa.org
There will be cocktails, charcuterie and beautiful art and designs at the 7th Wall Space Gallery FUNdraiser, to help the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Programs. Local jewellery and fashion designers include Lirical by Brenda Wong, Fluid Jewellery, Jeannie Polisuk and JMB Leather, 6 to 8:30 p.m., 358 Richmond Rd. Tickets: $20 donation suggested. wallspacegallery.ca
Thursday, Nov. 26
The Promenade with the Railroad Bridge, 1874, by Claude Monet on special exhibit at the National Gallery until Feb. 15, 2015.
Despite the attacks in Paris, Impressionist expert Xavier Rey from the Musée d’Orsay, is still scheduled to speak on artist Claude Monet at a free lecture, part of the Monet: Bridge to Modernity exhibit, 6 p.m., National Gallery. gallery.ca
Kids can learn to code today.
Children aged seven to 10 years are invited — with their parents’ permission, of course — to learn the basics of coding so they can stop playing the game, and start making their own, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Centre Wakefield LaPêche. Cost: $30. centrewakefieldlapeche.ca
It’s Financial Literacy Month and the library wants you to get sorted, so are offering a free money-smart living interactive seminar with financial expert Kelley Keehn, author and member of the National Steering Committee on Financial Literacy, alongside a financial fair where financial services, toolkits and counselling will be on offer, 5:30 to 8 p.m, Main branch. biblioottawalibrary.ca
For three days, the majestic grand hall of the Museum of History will become a Christmas Market, with over 75 local vendors selling edibles and handmade creations and fashion items, noon to 8 p.m., and Friday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission and, most appreciated, a free coat check. www.historymuseum.ca/christmasmarket
Then the Ottawa School of Art is throwing open its doors for their annual fundraising art exhibit and sale, featuring works by instructors, established and emerging artists event, with a free opening reception at 5 p.m., 35 George St. Exhibit continues to Dec. 19. artottawa.ca
Comedian Scott Faulconbridge
For those who want to laugh, there are two uncensored shows from funny Canadians tonight:
The Debaters regular, improvisational stand-up comedian Scott Faulconbridge brings his not-for-the-under-age observations of life, marriage — and IKEA — to Yuk Yuk’s, 8:30 p.m., 292 Elgin St. Tickets: $12.39+. www.yukyuks.com
Taggart and Torrens — also known as drummer for Our Lady Peace Jeremy Taggart and actor Jonathan Torrens (Jonovision, Trailer Park Boys) — have had a really popular, “Canadianity”-themed podcast since 2014 and are on their TnT tour, performing in person, including a stop at Ritual, 9 p.m. (We’ve listened to some of it and, for a podcast that has occasionally broken the top 20 on iTunes, it is actually not that puerile.) Tickets: $15. spectrasonic.com
Ecology Ottawa’s Eco Gala 2015 brings environmental enthusiasts together to mingle, with keynote speaker Kevin Page, former Parliament Budget Officer, (who knows what he will say, now), a four-course dinner and silent auction, starting with socializing at 5:30 p.m., St. Elias Banquet Centre. Tickets: $60-$75. ecoott.ca
To give a mini thrill to all the 90’s indie rock fans and gamers out there, we mention Matthew Good’s Chaotic-Neutral Tour (if you do not get it, we hear the library and Fandom II are offering beginner D&D sessions), who is promoting his recently-released, seventh solo album on which he has produced some very catchy hits and event tackles Kate Bush’s Cloudbursting, albeit with the help of Holly McNarland, 8 p.m., NAC. Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com
Friday, Nov. 27
A Syrian refugee boy stands on November 15, 2015, at a makeshift camp by Taybeh village, in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley.
Brainstorm how we can make Ottawa more welcoming to the incoming refugees who will be coming to Canadian communities at an interactive panel discussion with local experts, 7 to 9 p.m., Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave. All welcome. facebook.com
Tonight’s art opening is for the popular Ottawa Art Gallery annual Art & Parcel holiday art sale, a great place (*hint hint*) to find holiday gifts that will keep up the good will, 6 p.m., 2 Daly Ave. (The maximum price of items is $400, with many below that.) ottawartgallery.ca
Ma Premiere Fois (My First Time) is on for only one night.
Known for their party ways, The Peptides are taking things down with an unplugged, intimate and soulful new concept show, with special guests, gypsy-folk duo Moonfruits, 9 p.m., LIVE on Elgin. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. (We have no idea what this show is about, but do know the band will commit themselves utterly to it) www.liveonelgin.com
Filled with humour and pathos, Ma première fois (My First Time) is a selection of the most memorable, surprising, funny and moving stories of people’s first sexual encounters, taken from over 40,000 anonymous submissions and performed by a cast of four — in French, in case the title didn’t give it away. Since it is deemed appropriate for ages 16 and over, it might be a good way to jump start a conversation with your teen— or parents… if either of you can handle it. 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets: $20-$45. shenkmanarts.ca
At the Winter Wonderland edition of Nature Nocture, there will be hot beverages on the third floor, cool beats in the Kronenbourg Lounge and sizzling tunes from DJ Sash and DJ TDot, 8 p.m., Canadian Museum of Nature. NB: for the first time, there is no re-entry at the event — but there will be yoga. Tickets: $25, includes one food voucher. nature.ca/nocturne
It’s Friday, which means it is time for handsome men in suits singing, right? The Tenors (previously the Canadian Tenors) whose shows regularly sell out are expected to sing songs off their resoundingly popular album, Under One Sky, featuring originals and covers of such as You Are So Beautiful, Lean On Me and Agnus Dei (two of their members are trained opera singers, after all), 8 p.m., Southam Hall, NAC. We do not know how similar this will be to their PBS special, which aired in the U.S. in June. Tickets: $63.50 to $128.50. nac-cna.ca
Want something else? How about alt-country from NQ Arbuckle who, they write on their own website, may either be a bit tipsy or overly modest (they have had several Juno nominations but, unlike The Tenors, have not yet won) while playing catchy tunes with abandon to their legion of fans, 8 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn. www.theblacksheepinn.com
Saturday, Nov. 28
Shoppers check out the grand opening of the Ottawa Farmers Christmas Market held at the Aberdeen Pavilion, at Landsdowne Park Ottawa on November 30, 2014.
As December looms, artisan and craft markets and sales are taking over. Here are a few of the many, many options today:
- The Ottawa Farmers’ Christmas Market opens today, running every weekend until Dec. 20 with 100 vendors of locally grown and made food, arts, crafts including guest vendors from, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aberdeen Pavilion. Admission: Free. ottawafarmersmarket.ca
- Also at Lansdowne Park, the Ottawa Guild of Potters are exhibiting in the Horticulture Building, 10 a.m., and on all weekend. Admission: free www.ottawaguildofpotters.ca
- Craftalicious offers not just tasty treats but also tasty geekery, glass, pottery, clothes, body products and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 227 Elgin St. Admission: Free. www.facebook.com/craftaliciousottawa
- The Capital Artisans Guild has members from Hawkesbury to Kingston who will be exhibiting under one roof, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. all weekend, Sir Robert Bordon H.S., 131 Greenbank Rd. Admission: free, parking free. www.capitalartisansguild.org
- $5 gift certificates redeemable at any vendor will be given out every 10 minutes to any who wear a truly ugly sweater to the 2015 Christmas Market, which promises no resellers, only local vendors, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 395 Wellington St. Admission: $2 to Sit With Me and Adopt Me rescues. (This show also has a wine bar and is offering a prize for those ugly sweaters.) facebook.com
- For those who need to declutter, make some cash before Christmas or like poking around for super finds comes the Centretown Community Garage Sale, where tables are still available for vendors (at time of writing), 10 a.m. to noon, Jack Purcell Community Centre, 320 Jack Purcell Lne.
- The WOW Pop-Up Shop in support of the Wabana Centre for Aboriginal Health has over 45 local vendors and services, with the first 100 visitors getting a special surprise. Admission: Free. facebook.com
- There will be activities to occupy the kids at the First Avenue School Craft Fair featuring 30 local artists and artisans, 73 First Ave. Admission: Free.
- All items are under $100 at the Itty Bitty Teenie Art Show and Sale, and not so tiny with over 19 local artists participating, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. James Hall, 225 Edmund St., Carleton Place. artscarletonplace.com
- There may be vintage (maybe even mid-century?) finds to be had at the Wakefield Grannies Bazaar, after they clear out their homes for impeccable items to sell in aid of the AIDS Orphan Project in South Africa, 6 p.m., Centre Wakefield La Pêche all weekend. facebook.com
Santa waves from his Parade of Lights.
Santa is making a stop in Pakenham for a Country Christmas event all day, starting with breakfast with the jolly one (9 a.m.), cookies with Mrs. Clause, a craft fair, make your own reindeer food station, candy kebabs, then more visiting with Santa, story time and hopefully enough to tire even the most energetic kid out. Details at http://on.fb.me/1YfCKLD.
Santa will then participate in his Parade of Lights (he just never gets tired) in Orléans, starting at 6 p.m., at Youville Drive, down St. Joseph Boulevard, to Prestone Drive. Helpful firefighters will collect unwrapped, new toys and cash donations along the route for the Salvation Army, added to those collected during the Santa Toy Parade the previous weekend. (Organizer Ken Walton adds that if every one of the anticipated 140,000 people who attend — this is the biggest night parade in the city — donated just $1, that would mean a lot of happy kids this Christmas.) Information, including road closures: www.paradeoflights.org
Local singer-songwriter Jill Zmud will be performing only cover songs for the first time in a live concert, the outcome of her fundraising campaign for her last recording project when fans made donations and got to make requests. These songs are being recorded live at The Record Centre, with help from friends, like Jim Bryson, and we can all listen in, 6 p.m., 1099 Wellington St.
Tortured Soul takes the EDM out from behind the DJ booth to shake it with the crowd all over the dance floor as producer, songwriter, dance team and party patrol. The Brooklyn-based trio creates pop electronica inspired by Prince and Chic but with modern flair, 10 p.m., Mercury Lounge. (we call it neo-disco and advocate sequins.) Tickets: $18.08. http://bit.ly/1HUXioA
Don’t be confused by their name, band Gang Signs offers dance albeit of a less-energetic quality on their new album, Geist, sitting somewhere between dark, new-wave and trip-hop, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. zaphods.ca
Submit event information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event. Photos are welcome.
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