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Thursday, March 3
The Tim Hortons Brier is in town — that’s the national men’s curling championship for the uninitiated — and it is kicking off with some free pre-qualifying games, with teams vying for one spot on the regular schedule. At 7 p.m., see Nova Scotia vs Yukon, and NorthWest Territories v underdogs Nunavut, TD Place. (Pre-qualifying games continue to Saturday, with the first Brier matches starting at 2:30 p.m.) www.curling.ca
Even those who cannot draw a box, we are assured, will leave with a painting at the popular learn to paint events from accomplished artists at Koyman Galleries, this time with instruction and assistance from landscape painter Philip Craig, 6 p.m., Koyman Galleries, 1771 St. Laurent Blvd. Cost: $75 includes all materials and refreshments — including some wine to ease any creative inhibitions. www.koymangalleries.com
Costimes from the 2011 uOttawa production of The Magic Flute are being recycled this year.
The newly-renovated Nouvelle Scène is making the wealth of francophone theatre available to those without functional ease in la belle langue by running live subtitles on Thursdays, including tonight’s performance of the award-winning, internationally-acclaimed Le Long de La Principale. The play, by Stephen Laplante, tackles the universal experience of grief as a man (Lui) aches for one last conversation with his deceased father with wry wit and empathy. Tickets: $12.50-$30. nouvellescene.com
The costumes and staging are said to be extravagant in the new uOttawa production of Mozart’s fantastical opera of love, gender dynamics, fantasy and despair, The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) with the recitative (spoken parts) in English, so the uninitiated can follow along with the sometimes-convoluted plot (who killed the monster? who is enslaving/loves whom? how is he charming the animals?), 7 p.m., Huguette Labelle Hall, Tabaret, 550 Cumberland St. Tickets: $20, $10/students at the door. www.music.uottawa.ca
Alt-rockers Wintersleep play Ritual the day before their sixth album and the first in four years, The Great Detachment, is released, including a single featuring the great bassist Geddy Lee who, it turns out, may just lay down a few tracks for you if asked nicely, 9 p.m., 137 Besserer St. Tickets: $25. spectrasonic.com
Photos: What to do this week
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas, March 3 to 13, 2016.
Friday, March 4
Before we get into the sweat-inducing music, here’s a chance to wear that vintage outfit and see three new short plays at Just Mingling: A Queer Theatrical Salon, 7 p.m., Arts Court. Margo MacDonald, Lawrence Aronovitch and Sarah Waisvisz are among those presenting thelightly-staged plays, and there are to be musical guests following by some, as promised, mingling. www.facebook.com
Now, get ready to paaarty.
First, Acadian electro-funk, hip-hop duo Radio Radio are in town with their first English album (previously they recorded in Chiac,) designed to, we think, broaden the scope of their everybody-dance mantra across international borders, and possibly into the RoC, 10 p.m., Ritual. Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com
Then, enjoy the “rumble” with Dear Blackwolf — their word, but apt to describe the heavy-bass rock that rolls over the room when they play, joined by fellow electro low-riders The Heavy Medicine Band, 9 p.m., Irene’s, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
Concept prog-folk band Lakes of Canada play big, choral, orchestral songs and, despite their last album being inspired by the dystopian The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, they are known to put on a vigorous and enthralling live show, 8;30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn. Tickets: $10. theblacksheepinn.com
Rap duo Buck-N-Nice are throwing a video release party/concert for their song, Welcome to Infinity, alongside other Ottawa performers F. Printz and Circa Beatz, 10 p.m., Flapjack’s, 354A Preston St. Tickets: $7.
Saturday, March 5
We cannot promise this exact cake will be on offer at the chocolate competition, but something delectable will be.
The family can start the day with something sweet at the Carefor 12th annual chocolate competition where talented local chefs compete to see who makes the best dessert, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tudor Hall, N. Bowesville. Tickets: $40-$75, includes full breakfast and all proceeds go to the Carefor charity. www.chocolate.carefor.ca or call 613-749-0239 ext. 2180
It’s a day for hobbies: from gardening, to golf to gaming.
What will you grow this year?
Expect a brisk sale and exchange at Seedy Saturday, as people prepare for their planting, alongside talks on seed saving, how to plan a “vacation garden,” the future of local food production and more, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Ave. Info: Greta@seeds-organic.com or 613-521-8648.
There’s a free Settlers of Catan recreational tournament on at Mrs. Tiggywinkles, open to all ages 10 years and up, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 809 Bank St. It will be the original format, though expansions may be brought out for the final table. Space was going quickly, so register by giving the player’s name and age to customerservice@mrstiggywinkles.ca.
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The Ottawa-Gatineau Golf Expo has the latest equipment, swing doctors and seminars, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr. Admission: $14, free parking (and a free round at the Glengarry club with an online ticket). ottawa.golfexpos.ca
A Chorus Line run March 4 to 13.
Despite his show Friday at the NAC selling out weeks ago, there’s still a chance to catch Scottish carpenter-turned-musical poet David Francey, as he is performing an intimate show tonight in Perth, 7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Church. Tickets: $25 at 613-485-6434 or ticketsplease.ca
Broadway favourite A Chorus Line gets an Ottawa debut with the bright lights of Centrepointe as dancer compete for a spot in a coveted show, in this Orpheus Theatre production, 7:30 p.m., 101 Centrepointe Dr. Tickets: $15-$45. centrepointetheatres.ca
YouTube drumming sensation Joey Muha is touring to show off his mad skills and performs at an all-ages show, but first local percussionists can try to win a kit at a freestyle event, 6 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $12. www.facebook.com / mavericksbar.com
For music of a more quirky, mellow tone, folk rock experimenter Charlotte Cornfield plays with Isaac Vallentin and Trails at Pressed and, for only $7, this is a treat, 8 p.m., 750 Gladstone Ave.
Thos of us who attended or attend Carleton University know about the legendary party that is Kosmic, where architecture and design students transform a location with their creations, bring in the best music and throw open the doors. Now, it is off campus and everyone is welcome to this epic “house party,” 10 p.m., Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park. Tickets: $26. https://thepointofsale.com/tickets/kosmic2016
Sunday, March 6
The tap will be flowing by the tapping party, we hope. *fingers crossed*
The sap will hopefully be flowing as Temple’s Sugar Bush is hosting a tapping out party alongside other mple syrup producers, where there wil be sleigh rides, ice carving, taffy on the snow ($2 with donations to the local food bank), live entertainment and nature trails — and, of course, pancakes and syrup to enjoy, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1700 Ferguson’s Falls Rd., Lanark. www.templessugarbush.ca
Also for the kids, the National Gallery is holding a cinema-themed family Sunday, with activities for all from 0 to “very old” — which my nephew told me is 24 years — including making props for your very own film, acting workshop, art tours, songs for the very little ones, and more, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 280 Sussex Dr. Activities included with admission. gallery.ca
Admission is free at the 7th annual Perth Seedy Sunday, where seeds and gardening tips will be exchanged and sold, including free workshops on reducing water usage, doing less work, starting and saving seeds and gardening with permaculture, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beckwith St. E., Perth.
Enjoy croissants and chamber music at this popular event.
There will be fresh croissants and coffee to accompany the laid-back chamber concert by Silflay String Quartet, 1 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets: $12, and they go quickly. shenkmanarts.ca
The Healthcare Career Fair invites nurses, pharmacists PSWs and others to attend with employers from provinces to international governments and cruise lines, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Chateau Laurier. www.interactionday.com
Slay your writing dragons (or learn how to wield the appropriate weapons, at least) at a Ottawa Romance Writers Association workshop with life coach Cynthia Boyko, 2 p.m., ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr. Tickets: $20, and seats are limited. ottawaromancewriters.com
Krayzie Bone from Twitter for endemann
Also in advance of International Women’s Day (March 8), there’s a Women Fight Back speaking, music and food event hosted by Solidarity against Austerity (2 to 4 p.m., Happy Goat Coffee Co., 35 Laurel St. www.facebook.com) and SHElarious Vol. II, an all-woman comedy, music and improv night promising many laughs, (8 p.m., Pressed, $7, or pay-what-you-can, proceeds to Cornerstone Housing for Women).
American Gangsta rapper and hip hop legend Krayzie Bone, member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Grammy Award-winner, is in town in what may be his final solo show here, as he has said his last solo album was released in November, 9 p.m., The Bourbon Room, 400A Dalhousie St. Tickets: $25. www.ticketscene.ca
Monday, March 7
Some of the tasty treats for the Taste of the Arctic event. Sadly, we do not have a picture of the traditional cutting of whale.
Anyone curious about eating raw whale, (it’s spelt maqtaaq, FYI), caribou (cooked) or wearing seal can enjoy it all at the popular The Taste of the Arctic strolling dinner event, featuring “elite country cooking” from Canada’s north, with some help from NAC chef John Morris. There will also be northern soul music, prizes to win and sealskin coats, pins and the very-chic bowtie to purchase, 6 p.m., NAC Lobby. Plus, the tickets are only $99 (regularly $199) with this code: 2016-ARCTIC-OTTAWACITIZEN. www.eventbrite.ca / itk.ca
Handy women from the Ottawa area will be offering tips on tool safety and home repairs — like drywall and faucet repair — at the Tool Library, in celebration of International Women’s Day (which maybe should become Women’s Week…?), 6 to 9 p.m., 250 City Centre Ave. Free, but registration is required. ottawatoollibrary.com
Learn about the planned Civic Campus expansion.
The Ottawa Hospital is holding its first public information session about its proposed expansion of the Civic campus into Experimental Farm lands, including a presentation and a question period, 4 to 9 p.m., Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Rd.
A free dental screening clinic is offered today to all, no matter age or income, on a first-come-, first-served basis, 1 to 4:30 p.m., South Nepean CHC, 4100 Strandherd Dr. Others are held daily throughout the city. The schedule is available at ottawa.ca.
The treatment of indigenous peoples in Canada over the past 40 years will be discussed, and we are sure the role of women will be discussed, at a two-day conference at Carleton University, with a keynote speech by Senator Charlie Watt, sponsored by Gwich’in Tribal Council, Nunavut Sivuniksavut and the University’s Faculty of Public Affairs, 8;30 a.m to 5:30 p.m., River Building. carleton.ca
British stadium rock band The Temperance Movement have opened for The Rolling Stones, and it shows. They are big, they are loud, they are fun and they are at Algonquin College for a very reasonable price, 7 to 11 p.m., The Observatory. Tickets: $8/50-$13.50.
Tuesday, March 8
Growing demand for women’s right to vote led to the creation of an Ottawa branch of the Canadian Women’s Suffrage Association
Finally, the actual International Women’s Day has arrived, and all are invited to participate in an all-day art and feminism Wikipedia edit at two locations, where topics relating to art and feminism will be communally-updated, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.facebook.com / ottawartgallery.ca
Tampons are needed to help women in shelters.
Tampon Tuesday invites all to drop off feminine hygiene products — tampons, liners, incontinence products or coupons — to be given to women living on the street or in women’s shelters who cannot afford the costs associated with menstruating, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Boston Pizza, 521 Hunt Club Rd. @TamponTuesOtt
UN Under-Secretary General Babatunde Osotimehin takes part in a panel discussion on the sexual and reproductive health of women in disaster areas as part of his inaugural visit to Ottawa today, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 Wellington St. Tickets: Free, but registration required. www.sexualhealthandrights.ca/event-iwd2016
At Diverciné, a film festival celebrating La Francophonie around the world, see Hope, about a clandestine journey from Cameroon to Europe through the Sahara and a chance meeting with a mysterious woman travelling dressed as a man, 9 p.m., ByTowne Cinema. Subtitled. Cost: from $8. www.divercine.com
Yum, sauerkraut.
The very popular Radical Homestead basic fermentation workshop is back, with instructions on everything from kombucha to sauerkraut, and everyone will leave with numerous and highly coveted starters and online support afterwards, 1 to 4 p.m., Cost: $60. radicalhomestead.ca
There’s is also a Happy New Feminist Year party on tonight, with Femmy Awards handed out, food and dancing and all encouraged to wear their best sequins and celebratory hats, 6 p.m., Library and Archives Canada. Admission: Free, with free childcare. www.internationalwomensday.com
Wednesday, March 9
The Ottawa Valley Farm Show is on over three days at the EY Centre, and includes free parking.
The largest agricultural trade show in Ontario east of Toronto, the Ottawa Valley Farm Show is on all day with the latest in machinery and equipment to financial services and seed sale, also with a display of 4-H projects and quilts, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, and 9 am to 4 p.m. on Thursday, EY Centre. Children are welcome. Tickets: $10, with free parking and entry to children 12 years and under. www.ottawafarmshow.com
An image from one of the performances at Don’t Quite Your Day Job 2015. This year, more local celebrities will take to the stage to show off their hidden talents.
The Don’t Quit Your day Job cabaret performance of local “celebrities” — this includes some city councillors, journalists and lawyers — showing off their hidden performance talents is back, to benefit the Magnetic North Theatre Festival. There will be, besides the talents of sometimes-dubious quality — food, drink and many laughs, 6 to 10 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets: $75. www.magneticnorthfestival.com
Thursday, March 10
Can you save the country from the depths of the Diefenbunker?
Escape the Diefenbunker launches tonight with a spy theme in the Cold War era, over 100,000 square-feet museum, with participants challenged to thwart an imminent attack on the country (causing a certain frisson to my James-Bond, LeCarré-loving heart). Sadly, tonight is completely booked with no apparent opening this month or next, according to the online calendar. Best get booking, only Thursday to Sunday. http://www.escapemanor.com
County County Yum Cub will be at the Embrace Ontario show.
It’s not a weekend, which is confusing to some farmers’ market fans, but Embrace Ontario is on today, featuring “all you need to stock up for Easter dinner,” including goods from over 20 farmers and eight VQA wineries, 4 to 8 p.m., Horticulture building, Lansdowne Park. facebook.com
Speaking of local producers, Bicycle Craft Brewery are offering up five of their brews paired with five course at Fraser Café’s Table 40, 6:30 p.m., 7 Springfield Rd. Cost: $90 + tip. Reserve a spot at 613-749-1444.
Hot band SWMRS are in town, an Oakland band with real cred (one of their dads is none other than Green Day frontman Billie Joe), who, in their “old age” have dropped some of the frantic punk guitar strumming for a more laid back, “surf vibe,” thought it’s still power pop to me, 8:30 p.m., Zaphod’s. Tickets: $10 at the door. spectrasonic.com
Friday, March 11
Judy Collins plays an intimate venue in Ottawa on tour with her latest album.
Friday night is right for fighting, yes? Oh wait, I think that was Saturday. Either way, Big Fight Night in Little Italy is on tonight, with Canadian and U.S. boxers in 12 bouts, including seven headed to the nationals this month, 7:30 p.m., St. Anthony’s Hall, 532 St. Anthony St. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and there will be lovely Italian food to enjoy. beaverboxing.ca
Famed folk-pop singer Judy Collins plays an intimate show on tour with her new album, a collection of songs borrowed from some of the best composers and aided by the likes of Willie Nelson and Jimmy Buffet, 8 p.m., Southminster Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. She is joined by folk raconteur of note Garnet Rogers. Tickets: $46.50 www.folkzone.ca / www.southminsterunitedchurch.com
Across town and in another dimension of music, award-winning blues “guitar-god” Steve Hill and one-man band performs with his brand-spanking new album, Solo Recordings Vol. 3, released only on March 3, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets:$5-$40. shenkmanarts.ca
In a similar vein, three-time Juno Award winners The Sheepdogs bring their retro-rock and a (relatively) new album “full of hot licks and sing-a-long choruses” they hope will bring them recognition south of the border to the Bronson Centre, 8 p.m., 211 Bronson Ave. Tickets: $32.50. spectrasonic,com
About six days early, The Doggers are playing their “150th” annual St. Patrick’s Day bash, with other Celtic celebrants, 9:30 p.m., The Black Sheep inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $10 in advance. www.theblacksheepinn.com
Or, enjoy some jazz improvisation with pianist James McGowan (that’s, Professor McGowan) and percussionist Jesse Stewart, 7:30 p.m., GigSpace, 953 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $20. gigspaceottawa.com
Saturday, March 12
Snow Angel has three shows on Saturday at the NAC.
This is the only chance to see Snow Angel, a play suitable for children aged five years and up about a grumpy old man and Angela and Ethan, all who learn how to patience and kindness while celebration winter — and without using dialogue, at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m., National Arts Centre. Tickets: $18. nac-cna.ca
Mikael Kingsbury jumps moguls Jan. 29, 2016.
The best, fastest and most fearless Canadian skiers will be at Camp Fortune today for the Canadian Mogul Ski National Championship, returning home to where it all started 40 years ago. Everyone is encouraged to watch the free event, because “the louder the crowd cheers, the higher they jump,” 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s single moguls on Saturday, dual moguls on Sunday with head-to-head competitions, and there will be a party with the competitors on Saturday night at Lowertown Brewery. (For those wondering, only Skyline the ski resort will be busy with the races, so other runs will be open for your own antics.) freestyleski.com
Perfect Pie is on at Arts Court from March 11 to 19.
Two childhood friends reconnect in small town Ontario in the play Perfect Pie, a contemporary Canadian ghost story, leading the two to break a decades-old silence about a terrifying incident from their past, in a special 8 p.m., Arts Court. On to March 19. Tickets: $20-$25. artscourt.ca/TACTICS
Aerial Antics will teach the basics of circus silk acrobatics.
Only 12 people will get a chance to fly through the air with the greatest of ease, or rather, try aerial circus silk acrobatics and help end kids cancer at a fundraising effort for the Sears Great Canadian Relay, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Aerial Antics, 1580 Michael St. Cost: $40. http://bit.ly/1T6RFYJ
Then Sexual Overtones promise to put some “sparkle in your pants and magic in your bananas” at Hocus Poke-us: evening of magical tails and titillations, 8 p.m. until late, followed by a dance party, Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, 310 St. Patrick St. Tickets: $15. Proceeds to local charities. (Suzy Q will also be there with donuts.) http://bit.ly/1oXfYMu
Sunday, March 13
The Clarkson Cup will be fought for in Ottawa at the CTC on March 13. handout for endemann
Tickets are only $20 to watch Canadian women’s hockey teams fight for the coveted Clarkson Cup, with Les Canadiennes de Montreal (partner club of the Canadiens) up against Calgary Inferno (partner of the Flames) in the final, 4 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre. Tickets: $20. capitaltickets.ca / www.cwhl.ca
See Les Êtres Chers on the last day of the Diverciné film festival, looking at the aftermath of a father’s suicide on a Québécois family, by acclaimed director Anne Émond, 6:40 p.m., ByTowne Cinema. Subtitled. Cost: from $8. www.divercine.com
As is often lately the case on Syndays, there is some hardcore rock and metal on offer in an all-ages show, with U.S. melodic hardcore band Sycamour headlining with Brightwell, Projekt F, WKFLD, Greylights and Footsteps to Gaia playing, 6 p.m., 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $12 ina dvance, $15 at the door.
Submit event information to kendemann@postmedia.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, three weeks before the event. Photos, video files are welcome.
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The Tim Hortons Brier is in town — that’s the national men’s curling championship for the uninitiated — and it is kicking off with some free pre-qualifying games, with teams vying for one spot on the regular schedule. At 7 p.m., see Nova Scotia vs Yukon, and NorthWest Territories v underdogs Nunavut, TD Place. (Pre-qualifying games continue to Saturday, with the first Brier matches starting at 2:30 p.m.) www.curling.ca
Even those who cannot draw a box, we are assured, will leave with a painting at the popular learn to paint events from accomplished artists at Koyman Galleries, this time with instruction and assistance from landscape painter Philip Craig, 6 p.m., Koyman Galleries, 1771 St. Laurent Blvd. Cost: $75 includes all materials and refreshments — including some wine to ease any creative inhibitions. www.koymangalleries.com
Costimes from the 2011 uOttawa production of The Magic Flute are being recycled this year.
The newly-renovated Nouvelle Scène is making the wealth of francophone theatre available to those without functional ease in la belle langue by running live subtitles on Thursdays, including tonight’s performance of the award-winning, internationally-acclaimed Le Long de La Principale. The play, by Stephen Laplante, tackles the universal experience of grief as a man (Lui) aches for one last conversation with his deceased father with wry wit and empathy. Tickets: $12.50-$30. nouvellescene.com
The costumes and staging are said to be extravagant in the new uOttawa production of Mozart’s fantastical opera of love, gender dynamics, fantasy and despair, The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) with the recitative (spoken parts) in English, so the uninitiated can follow along with the sometimes-convoluted plot (who killed the monster? who is enslaving/loves whom? how is he charming the animals?), 7 p.m., Huguette Labelle Hall, Tabaret, 550 Cumberland St. Tickets: $20, $10/students at the door. www.music.uottawa.ca
Alt-rockers Wintersleep play Ritual the day before their sixth album and the first in four years, The Great Detachment, is released, including a single featuring the great bassist Geddy Lee who, it turns out, may just lay down a few tracks for you if asked nicely, 9 p.m., 137 Besserer St. Tickets: $25. spectrasonic.com
Photos: What to do this week
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas, March 3 to 13, 2016.
Get some maple taffy at a tapping out party in Lanark,. Wayne Cuddington / Ottawa Citizen
Get ready for the golf season at the Expo. Tracy Hebden LRPS / Fotolia
Judy Collins plays an intimate venue in Ottawa on tour with her latest album. Brad Trent / supplied
Otter Lake Forest by Philip Craig, who is leading the next Learn to Paint at Koyman Galleries.
Snow Angel has three shows on Saturday at the NAC.
The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus is archaic and needs replacing, argues Ottawa Hospital CEO Jack Kitts. Darren Brown / Ottawa Citizen
Wintersleep play Ottawa the day before their much-anticipated album launches.
Preparations continued at TD Place for the upcoming Tim Horton's Brier. Julie Oliver / Ottawa Citizen
Some of the tasty treats, including authentic traditional cutting of whale, at the Taste of the Arctic.
Plus, there will be seal clothing from coats (several thousand) to the more accessibly-priced and very popular sealskin bowties, purses and more. Taste of the Arctic / supplied
Charlotte Cornfield plays an all-ages show. John Cornfield / Facebook
Radio Radio play Ritual on Friday, and it is going to get sweaty.
Here's a good cause for which to each chocolate, the Carefor Chocolate Competition. Karl Butler / supplied
The main tunnel to the Diefenbunker, where players will be tasked with saving the national from an imminent emergency. Sean Kilpatrick / THE CANADIAN PRESS
An image from one of the performances at Don't Quite Your Day Job 2015. This year, more local celebrities will take to the stage to show off their hidden talents. Andrew Alexander / supplied
There's a free Settlers of Catan competition on this Saturday at Mrs. Tiggywinkles.
Despite the snow, it's time to get ready for gardening at Seedy Saturday. (Then, there's another sale on Sunday in Perth/_ Handout / Urban Barns Foods Inc.
Orpheus Theatre's production of A Chorus Line opens March 4 and runs to March 13. Fabian Santos / supplied
Images from the 2011 uOttawa production of The Magic Flute, whose extravagant costumes will be used in the new production.
Krayzie Bone plays what may be his last solo show here.
Learn to make your own sauerkraut and more at a Fermentation Workshop. Radical Homestead / handout
It's International Women's Day on Tuesday.
The sexual and reproductive health of women in disaster zones is the topic of a panel with UN under-secretary general/ Dan Kitwood / Getty Images
Mogul Championship is at Camp Fortune. Alexis Fortin / CFSA
Lakes of Canada play Friday night. Scott Cope / supplied
Buck-n-Nice have a video release concert/party at Flapjack's. Bilal Hamdan / supplied
Dear Blackwolf play their rumble rock at Irene's.
Screengrab from Hope on at the Diverciné film festival. CFI / supplied
SWMRS play Zaphod's.
Big Fight Night in Little Italy round 4 is on this Friday.
Friday, March 4
Before we get into the sweat-inducing music, here’s a chance to wear that vintage outfit and see three new short plays at Just Mingling: A Queer Theatrical Salon, 7 p.m., Arts Court. Margo MacDonald, Lawrence Aronovitch and Sarah Waisvisz are among those presenting thelightly-staged plays, and there are to be musical guests following by some, as promised, mingling. www.facebook.com
Now, get ready to paaarty.
First, Acadian electro-funk, hip-hop duo Radio Radio are in town with their first English album (previously they recorded in Chiac,) designed to, we think, broaden the scope of their everybody-dance mantra across international borders, and possibly into the RoC, 10 p.m., Ritual. Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com
Then, enjoy the “rumble” with Dear Blackwolf — their word, but apt to describe the heavy-bass rock that rolls over the room when they play, joined by fellow electro low-riders The Heavy Medicine Band, 9 p.m., Irene’s, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
Concept prog-folk band Lakes of Canada play big, choral, orchestral songs and, despite their last album being inspired by the dystopian The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, they are known to put on a vigorous and enthralling live show, 8;30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn. Tickets: $10. theblacksheepinn.com
Rap duo Buck-N-Nice are throwing a video release party/concert for their song, Welcome to Infinity, alongside other Ottawa performers F. Printz and Circa Beatz, 10 p.m., Flapjack’s, 354A Preston St. Tickets: $7.
Saturday, March 5
We cannot promise this exact cake will be on offer at the chocolate competition, but something delectable will be.
The family can start the day with something sweet at the Carefor 12th annual chocolate competition where talented local chefs compete to see who makes the best dessert, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tudor Hall, N. Bowesville. Tickets: $40-$75, includes full breakfast and all proceeds go to the Carefor charity. www.chocolate.carefor.ca or call 613-749-0239 ext. 2180
It’s a day for hobbies: from gardening, to golf to gaming.
What will you grow this year?
Expect a brisk sale and exchange at Seedy Saturday, as people prepare for their planting, alongside talks on seed saving, how to plan a “vacation garden,” the future of local food production and more, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Ave. Info: Greta@seeds-organic.com or 613-521-8648.
There’s a free Settlers of Catan recreational tournament on at Mrs. Tiggywinkles, open to all ages 10 years and up, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 809 Bank St. It will be the original format, though expansions may be brought out for the final table. Space was going quickly, so register by giving the player’s name and age to customerservice@mrstiggywinkles.ca.
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The Ottawa-Gatineau Golf Expo has the latest equipment, swing doctors and seminars, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr. Admission: $14, free parking (and a free round at the Glengarry club with an online ticket). ottawa.golfexpos.ca
A Chorus Line run March 4 to 13.
Despite his show Friday at the NAC selling out weeks ago, there’s still a chance to catch Scottish carpenter-turned-musical poet David Francey, as he is performing an intimate show tonight in Perth, 7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Church. Tickets: $25 at 613-485-6434 or ticketsplease.ca
Broadway favourite A Chorus Line gets an Ottawa debut with the bright lights of Centrepointe as dancer compete for a spot in a coveted show, in this Orpheus Theatre production, 7:30 p.m., 101 Centrepointe Dr. Tickets: $15-$45. centrepointetheatres.ca
YouTube drumming sensation Joey Muha is touring to show off his mad skills and performs at an all-ages show, but first local percussionists can try to win a kit at a freestyle event, 6 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $12. www.facebook.com / mavericksbar.com
For music of a more quirky, mellow tone, folk rock experimenter Charlotte Cornfield plays with Isaac Vallentin and Trails at Pressed and, for only $7, this is a treat, 8 p.m., 750 Gladstone Ave.
Thos of us who attended or attend Carleton University know about the legendary party that is Kosmic, where architecture and design students transform a location with their creations, bring in the best music and throw open the doors. Now, it is off campus and everyone is welcome to this epic “house party,” 10 p.m., Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park. Tickets: $26. https://thepointofsale.com/tickets/kosmic2016
Sunday, March 6
The tap will be flowing by the tapping party, we hope. *fingers crossed*
The sap will hopefully be flowing as Temple’s Sugar Bush is hosting a tapping out party alongside other mple syrup producers, where there wil be sleigh rides, ice carving, taffy on the snow ($2 with donations to the local food bank), live entertainment and nature trails — and, of course, pancakes and syrup to enjoy, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1700 Ferguson’s Falls Rd., Lanark. www.templessugarbush.ca
Also for the kids, the National Gallery is holding a cinema-themed family Sunday, with activities for all from 0 to “very old” — which my nephew told me is 24 years — including making props for your very own film, acting workshop, art tours, songs for the very little ones, and more, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 280 Sussex Dr. Activities included with admission. gallery.ca
Admission is free at the 7th annual Perth Seedy Sunday, where seeds and gardening tips will be exchanged and sold, including free workshops on reducing water usage, doing less work, starting and saving seeds and gardening with permaculture, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beckwith St. E., Perth.
Enjoy croissants and chamber music at this popular event.
There will be fresh croissants and coffee to accompany the laid-back chamber concert by Silflay String Quartet, 1 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets: $12, and they go quickly. shenkmanarts.ca
The Healthcare Career Fair invites nurses, pharmacists PSWs and others to attend with employers from provinces to international governments and cruise lines, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Chateau Laurier. www.interactionday.com
Slay your writing dragons (or learn how to wield the appropriate weapons, at least) at a Ottawa Romance Writers Association workshop with life coach Cynthia Boyko, 2 p.m., ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr. Tickets: $20, and seats are limited. ottawaromancewriters.com
Krayzie Bone from Twitter for endemann
Also in advance of International Women’s Day (March 8), there’s a Women Fight Back speaking, music and food event hosted by Solidarity against Austerity (2 to 4 p.m., Happy Goat Coffee Co., 35 Laurel St. www.facebook.com) and SHElarious Vol. II, an all-woman comedy, music and improv night promising many laughs, (8 p.m., Pressed, $7, or pay-what-you-can, proceeds to Cornerstone Housing for Women).
American Gangsta rapper and hip hop legend Krayzie Bone, member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Grammy Award-winner, is in town in what may be his final solo show here, as he has said his last solo album was released in November, 9 p.m., The Bourbon Room, 400A Dalhousie St. Tickets: $25. www.ticketscene.ca
Monday, March 7
Some of the tasty treats for the Taste of the Arctic event. Sadly, we do not have a picture of the traditional cutting of whale.
Anyone curious about eating raw whale, (it’s spelt maqtaaq, FYI), caribou (cooked) or wearing seal can enjoy it all at the popular The Taste of the Arctic strolling dinner event, featuring “elite country cooking” from Canada’s north, with some help from NAC chef John Morris. There will also be northern soul music, prizes to win and sealskin coats, pins and the very-chic bowtie to purchase, 6 p.m., NAC Lobby. Plus, the tickets are only $99 (regularly $199) with this code: 2016-ARCTIC-OTTAWACITIZEN. www.eventbrite.ca / itk.ca
Handy women from the Ottawa area will be offering tips on tool safety and home repairs — like drywall and faucet repair — at the Tool Library, in celebration of International Women’s Day (which maybe should become Women’s Week…?), 6 to 9 p.m., 250 City Centre Ave. Free, but registration is required. ottawatoollibrary.com
Learn about the planned Civic Campus expansion.
The Ottawa Hospital is holding its first public information session about its proposed expansion of the Civic campus into Experimental Farm lands, including a presentation and a question period, 4 to 9 p.m., Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Rd.
A free dental screening clinic is offered today to all, no matter age or income, on a first-come-, first-served basis, 1 to 4:30 p.m., South Nepean CHC, 4100 Strandherd Dr. Others are held daily throughout the city. The schedule is available at ottawa.ca.
The treatment of indigenous peoples in Canada over the past 40 years will be discussed, and we are sure the role of women will be discussed, at a two-day conference at Carleton University, with a keynote speech by Senator Charlie Watt, sponsored by Gwich’in Tribal Council, Nunavut Sivuniksavut and the University’s Faculty of Public Affairs, 8;30 a.m to 5:30 p.m., River Building. carleton.ca
British stadium rock band The Temperance Movement have opened for The Rolling Stones, and it shows. They are big, they are loud, they are fun and they are at Algonquin College for a very reasonable price, 7 to 11 p.m., The Observatory. Tickets: $8/50-$13.50.
Tuesday, March 8
Growing demand for women’s right to vote led to the creation of an Ottawa branch of the Canadian Women’s Suffrage Association
Finally, the actual International Women’s Day has arrived, and all are invited to participate in an all-day art and feminism Wikipedia edit at two locations, where topics relating to art and feminism will be communally-updated, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.facebook.com / ottawartgallery.ca
Tampons are needed to help women in shelters.
Tampon Tuesday invites all to drop off feminine hygiene products — tampons, liners, incontinence products or coupons — to be given to women living on the street or in women’s shelters who cannot afford the costs associated with menstruating, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Boston Pizza, 521 Hunt Club Rd. @TamponTuesOtt
UN Under-Secretary General Babatunde Osotimehin takes part in a panel discussion on the sexual and reproductive health of women in disaster areas as part of his inaugural visit to Ottawa today, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 Wellington St. Tickets: Free, but registration required. www.sexualhealthandrights.ca/event-iwd2016
At Diverciné, a film festival celebrating La Francophonie around the world, see Hope, about a clandestine journey from Cameroon to Europe through the Sahara and a chance meeting with a mysterious woman travelling dressed as a man, 9 p.m., ByTowne Cinema. Subtitled. Cost: from $8. www.divercine.com
Yum, sauerkraut.
The very popular Radical Homestead basic fermentation workshop is back, with instructions on everything from kombucha to sauerkraut, and everyone will leave with numerous and highly coveted starters and online support afterwards, 1 to 4 p.m., Cost: $60. radicalhomestead.ca
There’s is also a Happy New Feminist Year party on tonight, with Femmy Awards handed out, food and dancing and all encouraged to wear their best sequins and celebratory hats, 6 p.m., Library and Archives Canada. Admission: Free, with free childcare. www.internationalwomensday.com
Wednesday, March 9
The Ottawa Valley Farm Show is on over three days at the EY Centre, and includes free parking.
The largest agricultural trade show in Ontario east of Toronto, the Ottawa Valley Farm Show is on all day with the latest in machinery and equipment to financial services and seed sale, also with a display of 4-H projects and quilts, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, and 9 am to 4 p.m. on Thursday, EY Centre. Children are welcome. Tickets: $10, with free parking and entry to children 12 years and under. www.ottawafarmshow.com
An image from one of the performances at Don’t Quite Your Day Job 2015. This year, more local celebrities will take to the stage to show off their hidden talents.
The Don’t Quit Your day Job cabaret performance of local “celebrities” — this includes some city councillors, journalists and lawyers — showing off their hidden performance talents is back, to benefit the Magnetic North Theatre Festival. There will be, besides the talents of sometimes-dubious quality — food, drink and many laughs, 6 to 10 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets: $75. www.magneticnorthfestival.com
Thursday, March 10
Can you save the country from the depths of the Diefenbunker?
Escape the Diefenbunker launches tonight with a spy theme in the Cold War era, over 100,000 square-feet museum, with participants challenged to thwart an imminent attack on the country (causing a certain frisson to my James-Bond, LeCarré-loving heart). Sadly, tonight is completely booked with no apparent opening this month or next, according to the online calendar. Best get booking, only Thursday to Sunday. http://www.escapemanor.com
County County Yum Cub will be at the Embrace Ontario show.
It’s not a weekend, which is confusing to some farmers’ market fans, but Embrace Ontario is on today, featuring “all you need to stock up for Easter dinner,” including goods from over 20 farmers and eight VQA wineries, 4 to 8 p.m., Horticulture building, Lansdowne Park. facebook.com
Speaking of local producers, Bicycle Craft Brewery are offering up five of their brews paired with five course at Fraser Café’s Table 40, 6:30 p.m., 7 Springfield Rd. Cost: $90 + tip. Reserve a spot at 613-749-1444.
Hot band SWMRS are in town, an Oakland band with real cred (one of their dads is none other than Green Day frontman Billie Joe), who, in their “old age” have dropped some of the frantic punk guitar strumming for a more laid back, “surf vibe,” thought it’s still power pop to me, 8:30 p.m., Zaphod’s. Tickets: $10 at the door. spectrasonic.com
Friday, March 11
Judy Collins plays an intimate venue in Ottawa on tour with her latest album.
Friday night is right for fighting, yes? Oh wait, I think that was Saturday. Either way, Big Fight Night in Little Italy is on tonight, with Canadian and U.S. boxers in 12 bouts, including seven headed to the nationals this month, 7:30 p.m., St. Anthony’s Hall, 532 St. Anthony St. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and there will be lovely Italian food to enjoy. beaverboxing.ca
Famed folk-pop singer Judy Collins plays an intimate show on tour with her new album, a collection of songs borrowed from some of the best composers and aided by the likes of Willie Nelson and Jimmy Buffet, 8 p.m., Southminster Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. She is joined by folk raconteur of note Garnet Rogers. Tickets: $46.50 www.folkzone.ca / www.southminsterunitedchurch.com
Across town and in another dimension of music, award-winning blues “guitar-god” Steve Hill and one-man band performs with his brand-spanking new album, Solo Recordings Vol. 3, released only on March 3, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets:$5-$40. shenkmanarts.ca
In a similar vein, three-time Juno Award winners The Sheepdogs bring their retro-rock and a (relatively) new album “full of hot licks and sing-a-long choruses” they hope will bring them recognition south of the border to the Bronson Centre, 8 p.m., 211 Bronson Ave. Tickets: $32.50. spectrasonic,com
About six days early, The Doggers are playing their “150th” annual St. Patrick’s Day bash, with other Celtic celebrants, 9:30 p.m., The Black Sheep inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $10 in advance. www.theblacksheepinn.com
Or, enjoy some jazz improvisation with pianist James McGowan (that’s, Professor McGowan) and percussionist Jesse Stewart, 7:30 p.m., GigSpace, 953 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $20. gigspaceottawa.com
Saturday, March 12
Snow Angel has three shows on Saturday at the NAC.
This is the only chance to see Snow Angel, a play suitable for children aged five years and up about a grumpy old man and Angela and Ethan, all who learn how to patience and kindness while celebration winter — and without using dialogue, at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m., National Arts Centre. Tickets: $18. nac-cna.ca
Mikael Kingsbury jumps moguls Jan. 29, 2016.
The best, fastest and most fearless Canadian skiers will be at Camp Fortune today for the Canadian Mogul Ski National Championship, returning home to where it all started 40 years ago. Everyone is encouraged to watch the free event, because “the louder the crowd cheers, the higher they jump,” 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s single moguls on Saturday, dual moguls on Sunday with head-to-head competitions, and there will be a party with the competitors on Saturday night at Lowertown Brewery. (For those wondering, only Skyline the ski resort will be busy with the races, so other runs will be open for your own antics.) freestyleski.com
Perfect Pie is on at Arts Court from March 11 to 19.
Two childhood friends reconnect in small town Ontario in the play Perfect Pie, a contemporary Canadian ghost story, leading the two to break a decades-old silence about a terrifying incident from their past, in a special 8 p.m., Arts Court. On to March 19. Tickets: $20-$25. artscourt.ca/TACTICS
Aerial Antics will teach the basics of circus silk acrobatics.
Only 12 people will get a chance to fly through the air with the greatest of ease, or rather, try aerial circus silk acrobatics and help end kids cancer at a fundraising effort for the Sears Great Canadian Relay, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Aerial Antics, 1580 Michael St. Cost: $40. http://bit.ly/1T6RFYJ
Then Sexual Overtones promise to put some “sparkle in your pants and magic in your bananas” at Hocus Poke-us: evening of magical tails and titillations, 8 p.m. until late, followed by a dance party, Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, 310 St. Patrick St. Tickets: $15. Proceeds to local charities. (Suzy Q will also be there with donuts.) http://bit.ly/1oXfYMu
Sunday, March 13
The Clarkson Cup will be fought for in Ottawa at the CTC on March 13. handout for endemann
Tickets are only $20 to watch Canadian women’s hockey teams fight for the coveted Clarkson Cup, with Les Canadiennes de Montreal (partner club of the Canadiens) up against Calgary Inferno (partner of the Flames) in the final, 4 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre. Tickets: $20. capitaltickets.ca / www.cwhl.ca
See Les Êtres Chers on the last day of the Diverciné film festival, looking at the aftermath of a father’s suicide on a Québécois family, by acclaimed director Anne Émond, 6:40 p.m., ByTowne Cinema. Subtitled. Cost: from $8. www.divercine.com
As is often lately the case on Syndays, there is some hardcore rock and metal on offer in an all-ages show, with U.S. melodic hardcore band Sycamour headlining with Brightwell, Projekt F, WKFLD, Greylights and Footsteps to Gaia playing, 6 p.m., 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $12 ina dvance, $15 at the door.
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