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Thursday, May 5
We’ll start with the PG rated stuff and move into the more risqué. (And Happy Cinco de Mayo, all — feel free to share your margarita photos @keendemann.)
St. Albert brings its cheese curds to City Hall.
First, poutine. Ottawa in warm weather is not complete without a foodie fest each weekend. This time, the curds and gravy have moved to City Hall festival plaza, where the St. Albert Cheese PoutineFest gets under way at 11 a.m., and runs to May 8. This year, they promise traditional, but also exotic and extreme poutine (judging tarts at 3 p.m. on Saturday), a Craft Beer Garden, live entertainment and a poutine-eating contest (Sunday at 2:30 p.m.). www.ottawapoutinefest.ca #spreadthecurd
Now, networking. There are three events on today, beginning with AccelerateOTT, where innovators, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists mingle and share their thoughts (think Shopify, Livestream), 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park. Tickets: $60-$180, including drinks and food.
At the same time, Startup Canada, Day on the Hill 2016, brings other innovators, startups, government leaders and politicians together to talk about the country’s innovation strategy, with panels and hack-a-thons, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Shaw Centre. Tickets: $15-$95. www.startup.ca.
Then, Hub & Spoke is thinking about Canada’s 150th anniversary, bringing local groups and people together to talk about what 2017 can look like across the city, including unding opportunities, 6 to 8:30 p.m., 71 Bank St. Tickets: $10-$17. http://bit.ly/1NQArYM
Dr. Gabor Maté
Continuing the serious note, author Dr. Gabor Maté is in town to talk with parents of troubled kids about addiction, stress, generational trauma and childhood development, 7 p.m., Tudor Hall, 3750 Bowesville Rd. Cost: $40, fundraiser for The CAST Projects.
Beloved broadcaster Carol Anne Meehan is hosting a fundraising fashion show and cocktail event, featuring items from Viens Avec Moi and others, to benefit the Zonta Club of Ottawa, whose mission is to advance the status of women in society, 6 to 8 p.m., City Hall. Tickets: $25. www.zontaottawa.ca
Science By Night is an adult-only chance to explore the museum, free of charge, with scientists on hand to answer questions on everything from DNA, dissection and dinos. There will also be video games to play, trivia and a cash bar, 5 to 9 p.m., Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St. nature.ca
Popular local folk-pop Métis songstress Amanda Rheaume is at the NAC Fourth Stage, having just released Red Dress, the first song off her new album Holding Patterns, being released tomorrow. The song is intended to honour murdered and missing indigenous women and girls in Canada, with some help from Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk (all proceeds from the song are going to the Native Women’s Association of Canada), 7:30 p.m., 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $25. nac-cna.ca
Bilingual, acerbic Québécois comedian Mike Ward is going anglo for his six scheduled stand-up shows at Yuk Yuk’s this week, starting at 8:30 p.m. tonight, 292 Elgin St. Ward regularly sells out in La Belle Province, and he’s won all the awards, including being named one of the 25 best comedians of all time at Just For Laughs. Tickets: $25. www.yukyuks.com
Blackheart Burlesque is back in town.
It’s only $5 to see L.A. band Corners, whose love for Joy Division is evident in their songs, which are early 80s goth power-pop interestingly tinged with the happy beats of surf punk — possibly showing that growing up in California has lasting effects, 10 p.m., House of Targ. www.houseoftarg.com
The alternative sexuality of Suicide Girls’ Blackheart Burlesque is back in town on tour with a new show, celebrating geek-culture and counter-culture. They performs with local openers Rockalily Burlesque and Helvetica Bold, 8 p.m., Bronsons Centre, 211 Bronson Ave. Tickets: $29.50-$129.50 (the expensive tickets include front row seats and a meet-and-greet with performers). spectrasonic.com
Photos: What to do this week
From poutine to Mother's Day, we've got you covered with things to do with the family, friends and on your own.
Friday, May 6
The Hintonburg Happening, a week-long art, business and community event, launches tonight with music, snacks, beer from Beau’s Brewing and an art tour through the neighbourhood, 7 to 10 p.m., 1140 Wellington St. W. Check hintonburghappening.ca for the full scheduled of activities, deals and events.
Danny Michel plays St. Alban’s.
This post-punk surf all-ages show is strictly dry, with no alcohol nor intoxication allowed, with guitar-heavy post-punk Toronto band Several Futures playing with locals Bonnie Doon and The Young Offenders, 10 p.m., Gabba Hey, 250 City Centre Ave., #202. Tickets: $8 at the door.
“Are you too cool for love?” One of Canada’s nicest, most thoughtful and respected singer-songwriters, Danny Michel, is playing a solo set at St. Alban’s Church, days after his new album, Matadora, is to be released. The album is meant to be an empathetic answer to turbulent times, borrowing from the Caribbean to Bowie, with a catchy message that is, somehow, not irritatingly preachy, 8 p.m., 454 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $22.50. spectrasonic.com
Psych space rock is often expected to be inoffensive and a bit quirky; France’s Quetzal Snakes has created something that is not metal, not punk, but guitar-heavy power noise (they call their wall of riffs “deafstruction’), with some catchy lead lines. They play with garage rockers Sonic Panic, weird surf band Uvula and grungers Warp Lines, 10 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $8. houseoftarg.com
With the deep voice and folk-rock longevity, five-time Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter James Taylor brings his All-Star Band to the Canadian Tire Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $59.50 to $149.50.
Not music, but there will be live taping for broadcast on radio: The Toronto Comedy All-Stars are back with seven new comedians — all who have either won awards or should have, including Lianne Malaudin who has appeared on The View, in the beginning of this season’s popular series, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets: $20. nac-cna.ca
Saturday, May 7
Get some running in ahead of Race Weekend — and don’t forget to register.
It’s only three weeks until Ottawa Race Weekend, so get registered now for the coveted spots in the half and full marathon, and 10K to 2K and kids marathon for CHEO. Also, remember there is a free, 5K, self-timed run on today in the beautiful Experimental Farm at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, hosted the first Saturday of every month by Run Ottawa., 8 a.m. for registration, 9 a.m. for run. www.runottawa.ca
Thousands are expected at the Township of Russell Public Library annual mega used-book sale is on to May 12 starting at 9 a.m today, until 4 p.m. all weekend, and until 8 p.m. during the week, Gaston R. Patenaude Hall in Embrun. www.russellbiblio.com
Zoe’s Corner is among the local makers selling wares at this weekend’s handmade show.
The Main Farmers’ Market is opening today, back at the Canadian Museum of Nature for its second year (that’s right downtown, so no excuse not to get your veggies), with 30 vendors expected from 9 a.m. and running to 2 p.m. mainfarmersmarket.org
Don’t panic: Mother’s Day is tomorrow, but the Cheerfully Made Craft Show is on today, featuring 50 makers today, and then a whole 50 different other makers tomorrow (which means you could buy a gift for mom today, and then bring her to the market as a nice outing tomorrow, and she won’t find out you bought the gift last minute. Cunning.), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Almonte AG Hall, 195 Water St., Almonte. Admission: $2, but free parking. www.cheerfullymade.com
Not to leave it all to those downtown folk, Barrhaven is holding a food truck rally, featuring 10 gourmet purveyors of noms‚ like Angry Dragonz, Stella Luna, Gong fu Bao, and live music, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 3058 Jockvale Rd. facebook.com
The fifth outdoor chemistry show at Carleton University brings the magic of science to all ages, with hands-on activities from 7:30 to 8:40 p.m. (like making slime), and then a show of amazing feats from 8:45 to 9:45 p.m. (including EXPLOSIONS! — just safe ones), Outdoor Amphitheatre. Admission: Free, and all six years and up, are welcome. Donations to the food bank will be collected. (There will also be food trucks nearby from 6 p.m. on.)
Arguably the band of the 90s (except that other one), Pearl Jam is in town tomorrow, and fans are gathering tonight to get ready for the show, while raising money for a good cause: They’re calling it The Wishlist Foundation Pearl Jam Fan Preparatory & Fundraiser. The cause is Do It For Daron, in aid of teen mental health, at Earl of Sussex, who is donating a portion of its sales tonight, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. facebook.com
Edmonton’s The Wet Secrets describe themselves as a ‘pep’ band; horn-heavy, with matching outfits, playing brit-pop meets surf-rock with a ton of cheesy 60s organs over some really engaging, heavy drumming. (The band took a break for some other projects before releasing their 2014 album — you may remember founder Lyle Bell with Shout Out Out Out Out Out), and are now about to release another, The Tyranny of Objects, some time this year, 8 p.m., Zaphod’s. Tickets: $8 at the door. spectrasonic.com
Sunday, May 8
Mother’s Day brunch comes with edible delights and some period storytelling at the Billings Estate.
Cyclofest begins this year.
It’s Mother’s Day, and we are dedicating ourselves to her pleasure. Billings Estate is offering a Mother’s Day Tea, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., including delicacies and actors performing vignettes about motherhood from 1815 to 1975 ($20, reserve at 613-247-4830). The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum has activities for the whole family, with painting, track and field races, geological dig, and even visits from Canadian women from history (10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, ottawa.ca/museums)
Or, spend some time together decorating the bikes for the first-ever Cyclofest, including a parade down Little Italy’s Preston Street, as it will be safely closed to traffic, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anything with wheels is welcome. www.prestonstreetbia.com
The art-loving mom might like to take a drive in rural West Carleton to enjoy the Red Trillium Tour, where 26 artists can be found in 10 different studios, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., all weekend. Admission: Free. Maps at www.redtrilliumst.com
Jane’s Walk is a free tour exploring different aspects of the city May 7 and 8.
Jane’s Walk takes people on an exploration of their own city, in this annual event of free tours about the city’s architecture, wild foods, history, tool and seed libraries, equitable transportation, Wild Bird Care Centre and more, all given by passionate citizens and open to all ages,with some in either language, starting at 10:30 a.m. with a walk in the Pinkhey Sand Dune Conversation project, (9 a.m. on Saturday). www.janeswalkottawa.ca
Canadian Playboyz are doing a Magic Mike night for Mother’s Day.
For the grunge mom who was rocking in the early 90s, rock band Pearl Jam is back in Ottawa tonight, five years after they blew our minds with an epic show, 8 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre. The band has no opening act, and they are known to use every ounce of time, so get there early. Tickets: $87.50. canadiantirecentre.ca
Only ladies are welcome as Magic Mike comes to life on stage, with performers from the Canadian Playboyz stopping on their cross-country tour in Ottawa just in time for Mother’s Day, 8 p.m., Playmate CLub, 175 Montreal Rd. Tickets: $20, $30 for front-row seating. www.magicmikeplayboyz.eventbrite.ca.
Monday, May 9
George Thorogood brings his Badder Than Ever Tour to Ottawa.
Expect the fell-good classics from epic rockstar George Thorogood — like One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer, or Who Do You Love?, as he brings his band The Destroyers back to Ottawa (they were last here in 2014 at my count), on what they have billed as their Badder Than Ever Tour, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre. Tickets: From $58.50, with $1 from each ticket going to both the Ottawa Citizen Literacy Foundation and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. nac-cna.ca
For the more literary-inclined, the Octopus Book Store book club is discussing Orlando, the gender-bending fantastical biography by Virginia Woof, inspired by the writer Vita Sackville-West, 6 p.m., 251 Bank St. 2nd floor. RSVP to events@octopusbooks.ca.
Tuesday, May 10
The Ottawa Children’s Festival is on May 10 to 15.
It’s best to think of the Ottawa Children’s Festival like a fringe show for kids, as tickets are needed for specific shows (and some time slots are selling out quickly — notably the Raw Metal dance show from Austalia and Mr. Eric Litwin, musician and author of the Pete the Cat books). That said, each ticket provides access to theLeBreton park grounds, where there are musical instruments to try, arts to do (bring some blank T-shirt), strolling performers and more. We’re most excited by the dotMaze installation, that has a host of intriguing characters to run into (even the chance of a minotaur, they say). Tickets are $13/how, $7/maze, and festival runs until May 15. ottawachildrensfestival.ca
There will be more tickets released for the sold out food as medicine talk with bestselling author and physician Dr. Michael Greger, who will be at the Machzikei Hadas synagogue, 6 to 9:30 p.m., 2310 Virginia Dr. Greger will be signing copies of his book”How Not to Die,” (I kid you not) at the event. Watch this site for more seats: http://bit.ly/1Od7bvN
This amateur comedy night pits local funny people against each other, as they vie for an opening stand-up spot at Bluesfest this year, 7:30 p.m., 450 Churchill Ave. Tickets: $5. info@bsoma.ca
Wednesday, May 11
It might be easier to dress as the Mona Lisa than something from Picasso’s cubist period for tonight’s party.
From The Scream, Emily Carr to Escher, come dressed as your favourite artist or work of art for J’Adart, the Ottawa School of Art’s fundraising party featuring live, interactive fun for all ages, auctions and nibbles, 6 to 9 p.m., GCTC, 1233 Wellington St. W. Tickets: $43-$53.60, with proceeds to their outreach and bursary programs. http://bit.ly/1NSBPQ1
The Latin American Film Festival continues, with a screening of La Familia Reyna (DR, 2015), a dramedy surrounding the chaos caused when a rebel son returns home, 7 p.m., River Building, Carleton University. Tickets: $9-$13, with subtitles. (Festival continues to May 14.) www.cfi-icf.ca
In other movie options, the inaugural Feminist Film Night (not to be confused with Drunk Feminist Films, though the organizer says “people can drink if they want”), begins with a screening of a 1986 movie about Marxist theorist and activist, Rosa Luxembourg, this time held at a private residence — though a public sopace is actively being sought for future screenings due to high interest, 7 p.m., 23-A Percy St. Cost: Free. facebook.com
Also, this month, anyone can try three fitness classes for free at any City facilities, from yoga to aqua fit or spinning, or use weight rooms. Just visit your local centre and sign up for the free membership. More detal at ottawa.ca.
Thursday, May 12
The Tulip Festival is back, but this time, centres around Lansdowne Park.
Bring your blankets to enjoy the opening night fireworks for the Tulip Festival, soaring above the TD Place soccer field, accompanied by music and a licensed bar, 8 p.m. ($10-$16, free for children). However, the tulip events — from performers to culinary, start at 9 a.m. at the new location at the Aberdeen Pavilion, though flowers can still be enjoyed at Dow’s Lake and along the canal. Festivities continue to May 23, though, as of today, there was no clear schedule of the events on their website nor Facebook page.
(However, we have gleaned there are two events Friday: a Tulip Ball at the Château Laurier, 6:30 p.m., $100-$125; and a Big Swing Dance at the pavilion, 7:30 p.m., ticket price unknown.) tulipfestival.ca
Ottawa Beavers Rugby Club play a free match today.
Before that, but in the same place, the Ottawa Beavers Rugby Club (the self-described oldest rugger club in Ottawa) is playing against the Queen City Rugby Club from Cincinnati in a free match at TD Place, 6:30 p.m. Simple enter at Gate 1at 6:30 p.m. and grab a seat in sections 1 to 4 on the North Side stands. Do not bring outside food or booze, but do bring a blanket and then stick around to watch the fireworks. (Here’s a video with the rules laid out for beginners.)
From understaffing to overcrowding, the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre has been much in the news of late, and a public forum is being held tonight, spearheaded by community groups, to discuss the issues as a government task force looks into the jail. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m., Jean Pigott Place, City Hall, and is hosted by Mothers Offering Mutual Support and Criminalizaion and Punishment Education Project. All welcome. www.momsottawa.com
Polyphonic by Nava Waxman, at Wall Space Gallery until June 5.
At the same time, artist Nava Waxman will be performing at the opening event for her exhibit, Untitled Wall. She will have spent three days painting on the wall at the gallery, and starting right at 6 p.m. will be using movement and objects while capturing the performance of completing the work: the other parts of her exhibit are photos of similar events, in studio or other spaces, where she documents the creation and transient nature of the paintings that are covered over when her exhibit is done. Wall Space Gallery, 358 Richmond Rd. Exhibit to June 5. wallspacegallery.ca
Acclaimed dancer Noam Gagnon is to perform in the world premiere of the piece, This Crazy Show, a humorous look at identity from Vancouver’s edgy contemporary dance company, Vision Impure, 7:30 p.m., Arts Court. The show continues to Saturday, when there will also be a Bowie inspired dance party fundraiser, ODDrageous, so come Ziggy Stardust-ed, 9 p.m. Tickets: $25/show, $35/dance and party. http://bit.ly/1TksYTo / www.odd-cdc.org
For a brief moment at the end of April, veteran Detroit rapper Royce Da 5’9″ bumped Rihanna out of the top spot on Billboard’s R&B Hip Hop album chart with his new set, Layers. Despite this bump in popularity, the friend and collaborator of Eminen is still booked to play Ritual, with local helps from Doug Crawford, Prehistoric, Alex Lot, Gutta King Chris, Dopekid, 9 p.m., RitualTickets: $20-$60. http://ticketf.ly/1S3q1qb
Send your event information to kendemann@postmedia.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before it starts. Photos and audio/video files are welcome.
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We’ll start with the PG rated stuff and move into the more risqué. (And Happy Cinco de Mayo, all — feel free to share your margarita photos @keendemann.)
St. Albert brings its cheese curds to City Hall.
First, poutine. Ottawa in warm weather is not complete without a foodie fest each weekend. This time, the curds and gravy have moved to City Hall festival plaza, where the St. Albert Cheese PoutineFest gets under way at 11 a.m., and runs to May 8. This year, they promise traditional, but also exotic and extreme poutine (judging tarts at 3 p.m. on Saturday), a Craft Beer Garden, live entertainment and a poutine-eating contest (Sunday at 2:30 p.m.). www.ottawapoutinefest.ca #spreadthecurd
Now, networking. There are three events on today, beginning with AccelerateOTT, where innovators, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists mingle and share their thoughts (think Shopify, Livestream), 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park. Tickets: $60-$180, including drinks and food.
At the same time, Startup Canada, Day on the Hill 2016, brings other innovators, startups, government leaders and politicians together to talk about the country’s innovation strategy, with panels and hack-a-thons, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Shaw Centre. Tickets: $15-$95. www.startup.ca.
Then, Hub & Spoke is thinking about Canada’s 150th anniversary, bringing local groups and people together to talk about what 2017 can look like across the city, including unding opportunities, 6 to 8:30 p.m., 71 Bank St. Tickets: $10-$17. http://bit.ly/1NQArYM
Dr. Gabor Maté
Continuing the serious note, author Dr. Gabor Maté is in town to talk with parents of troubled kids about addiction, stress, generational trauma and childhood development, 7 p.m., Tudor Hall, 3750 Bowesville Rd. Cost: $40, fundraiser for The CAST Projects.
Beloved broadcaster Carol Anne Meehan is hosting a fundraising fashion show and cocktail event, featuring items from Viens Avec Moi and others, to benefit the Zonta Club of Ottawa, whose mission is to advance the status of women in society, 6 to 8 p.m., City Hall. Tickets: $25. www.zontaottawa.ca
Science By Night is an adult-only chance to explore the museum, free of charge, with scientists on hand to answer questions on everything from DNA, dissection and dinos. There will also be video games to play, trivia and a cash bar, 5 to 9 p.m., Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St. nature.ca
Popular local folk-pop Métis songstress Amanda Rheaume is at the NAC Fourth Stage, having just released Red Dress, the first song off her new album Holding Patterns, being released tomorrow. The song is intended to honour murdered and missing indigenous women and girls in Canada, with some help from Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk (all proceeds from the song are going to the Native Women’s Association of Canada), 7:30 p.m., 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $25. nac-cna.ca
Bilingual, acerbic Québécois comedian Mike Ward is going anglo for his six scheduled stand-up shows at Yuk Yuk’s this week, starting at 8:30 p.m. tonight, 292 Elgin St. Ward regularly sells out in La Belle Province, and he’s won all the awards, including being named one of the 25 best comedians of all time at Just For Laughs. Tickets: $25. www.yukyuks.com
Blackheart Burlesque is back in town.
It’s only $5 to see L.A. band Corners, whose love for Joy Division is evident in their songs, which are early 80s goth power-pop interestingly tinged with the happy beats of surf punk — possibly showing that growing up in California has lasting effects, 10 p.m., House of Targ. www.houseoftarg.com
The alternative sexuality of Suicide Girls’ Blackheart Burlesque is back in town on tour with a new show, celebrating geek-culture and counter-culture. They performs with local openers Rockalily Burlesque and Helvetica Bold, 8 p.m., Bronsons Centre, 211 Bronson Ave. Tickets: $29.50-$129.50 (the expensive tickets include front row seats and a meet-and-greet with performers). spectrasonic.com
Photos: What to do this week
From poutine to Mother's Day, we've got you covered with things to do with the family, friends and on your own.
Try your hand at being one of the Star Trek Fleet cadets at a special event at the Space and Aviation Museum.
St Albert's PoutineFest is back.
Justin Bieber has shorn off all his hair in time for his Friday 13th show in Ottawa. Justin Bieber / Instagram
Science by Night is a free, adult-only event at the Museum of Nature. And its free.
Raw Metal combines fun, tap and Australian good humour for a show suitable for all ages at the Children's festival.
The dotMaze is an installation to explore at the Ottawa Children's Festival.
Gabor Maté will talk about troubled children and teens in Ottawa. Colleen De Neve / Calgary Herald
Treat of the week is band The Wet Secrets who bring exuberant and only-slightly ironic pep squad pop to town. Fish Griwkowsky / supplied
Bilingual comedian Mike Ward has six shows over four days at Yuk Yuk's.
Get ready for Race weekend with a 5K run (and registration). Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Enjoy a Mother's Day Brunch at Billings Estate. Couvrette Studio / Billings Estate
More tickets are expected to be released for Dr. Michael Greger's talk about food as medicine.
Angry Dragonz food truck will be at the Barrhaven truck rally.
Royce Da 5'9" plays Ritual. Jeremy Deputat / supplied
Suicide Girls bring their Blackheart Burlesque back to town.
The Tulip Festival starts on Thursday. Andre Forget / QMI
Corners play House of Targ on Thursday. Jeff Fribourg / su
Who will you meet in the dotMaze at the Children's Festival are the same.
This not-at-all-creepy family may be found in the dotMaze at the Children's Festival.
Danny Michel plays St. Alban's with a solo set, and a new album.
Jane's Walk is a free tour exploring different aspects of the city May 7 and 8.
Tickets to see Pearl Jam could be a great Mother's Day gift.
Here's a photo of Pearl Jam, back in the day. Danny Clinch / Sony Records
Canadian Playboyz are doing a "Magic Mike" show on Mother's Day — ladies only. Stephen Chow / supplied
George Thorogood and The Destroyers last performed in Ottawa in 2014. Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
The Sea of No Possibilities, From mother, by Nava Waxman,who is exhibiting works at Wall Space Gallery until June 5.
Friday, May 6
The Hintonburg Happening, a week-long art, business and community event, launches tonight with music, snacks, beer from Beau’s Brewing and an art tour through the neighbourhood, 7 to 10 p.m., 1140 Wellington St. W. Check hintonburghappening.ca for the full scheduled of activities, deals and events.
Danny Michel plays St. Alban’s.
This post-punk surf all-ages show is strictly dry, with no alcohol nor intoxication allowed, with guitar-heavy post-punk Toronto band Several Futures playing with locals Bonnie Doon and The Young Offenders, 10 p.m., Gabba Hey, 250 City Centre Ave., #202. Tickets: $8 at the door.
“Are you too cool for love?” One of Canada’s nicest, most thoughtful and respected singer-songwriters, Danny Michel, is playing a solo set at St. Alban’s Church, days after his new album, Matadora, is to be released. The album is meant to be an empathetic answer to turbulent times, borrowing from the Caribbean to Bowie, with a catchy message that is, somehow, not irritatingly preachy, 8 p.m., 454 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $22.50. spectrasonic.com
Psych space rock is often expected to be inoffensive and a bit quirky; France’s Quetzal Snakes has created something that is not metal, not punk, but guitar-heavy power noise (they call their wall of riffs “deafstruction’), with some catchy lead lines. They play with garage rockers Sonic Panic, weird surf band Uvula and grungers Warp Lines, 10 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $8. houseoftarg.com
With the deep voice and folk-rock longevity, five-time Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter James Taylor brings his All-Star Band to the Canadian Tire Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $59.50 to $149.50.
Not music, but there will be live taping for broadcast on radio: The Toronto Comedy All-Stars are back with seven new comedians — all who have either won awards or should have, including Lianne Malaudin who has appeared on The View, in the beginning of this season’s popular series, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets: $20. nac-cna.ca
Saturday, May 7
Get some running in ahead of Race Weekend — and don’t forget to register.
It’s only three weeks until Ottawa Race Weekend, so get registered now for the coveted spots in the half and full marathon, and 10K to 2K and kids marathon for CHEO. Also, remember there is a free, 5K, self-timed run on today in the beautiful Experimental Farm at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, hosted the first Saturday of every month by Run Ottawa., 8 a.m. for registration, 9 a.m. for run. www.runottawa.ca
Thousands are expected at the Township of Russell Public Library annual mega used-book sale is on to May 12 starting at 9 a.m today, until 4 p.m. all weekend, and until 8 p.m. during the week, Gaston R. Patenaude Hall in Embrun. www.russellbiblio.com
Zoe’s Corner is among the local makers selling wares at this weekend’s handmade show.
The Main Farmers’ Market is opening today, back at the Canadian Museum of Nature for its second year (that’s right downtown, so no excuse not to get your veggies), with 30 vendors expected from 9 a.m. and running to 2 p.m. mainfarmersmarket.org
Don’t panic: Mother’s Day is tomorrow, but the Cheerfully Made Craft Show is on today, featuring 50 makers today, and then a whole 50 different other makers tomorrow (which means you could buy a gift for mom today, and then bring her to the market as a nice outing tomorrow, and she won’t find out you bought the gift last minute. Cunning.), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Almonte AG Hall, 195 Water St., Almonte. Admission: $2, but free parking. www.cheerfullymade.com
Not to leave it all to those downtown folk, Barrhaven is holding a food truck rally, featuring 10 gourmet purveyors of noms‚ like Angry Dragonz, Stella Luna, Gong fu Bao, and live music, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 3058 Jockvale Rd. facebook.com
The fifth outdoor chemistry show at Carleton University brings the magic of science to all ages, with hands-on activities from 7:30 to 8:40 p.m. (like making slime), and then a show of amazing feats from 8:45 to 9:45 p.m. (including EXPLOSIONS! — just safe ones), Outdoor Amphitheatre. Admission: Free, and all six years and up, are welcome. Donations to the food bank will be collected. (There will also be food trucks nearby from 6 p.m. on.)
Arguably the band of the 90s (except that other one), Pearl Jam is in town tomorrow, and fans are gathering tonight to get ready for the show, while raising money for a good cause: They’re calling it The Wishlist Foundation Pearl Jam Fan Preparatory & Fundraiser. The cause is Do It For Daron, in aid of teen mental health, at Earl of Sussex, who is donating a portion of its sales tonight, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. facebook.com
Edmonton’s The Wet Secrets describe themselves as a ‘pep’ band; horn-heavy, with matching outfits, playing brit-pop meets surf-rock with a ton of cheesy 60s organs over some really engaging, heavy drumming. (The band took a break for some other projects before releasing their 2014 album — you may remember founder Lyle Bell with Shout Out Out Out Out Out), and are now about to release another, The Tyranny of Objects, some time this year, 8 p.m., Zaphod’s. Tickets: $8 at the door. spectrasonic.com
Sunday, May 8
Mother’s Day brunch comes with edible delights and some period storytelling at the Billings Estate.
Cyclofest begins this year.
It’s Mother’s Day, and we are dedicating ourselves to her pleasure. Billings Estate is offering a Mother’s Day Tea, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., including delicacies and actors performing vignettes about motherhood from 1815 to 1975 ($20, reserve at 613-247-4830). The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum has activities for the whole family, with painting, track and field races, geological dig, and even visits from Canadian women from history (10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, ottawa.ca/museums)
Or, spend some time together decorating the bikes for the first-ever Cyclofest, including a parade down Little Italy’s Preston Street, as it will be safely closed to traffic, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anything with wheels is welcome. www.prestonstreetbia.com
The art-loving mom might like to take a drive in rural West Carleton to enjoy the Red Trillium Tour, where 26 artists can be found in 10 different studios, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., all weekend. Admission: Free. Maps at www.redtrilliumst.com
Jane’s Walk is a free tour exploring different aspects of the city May 7 and 8.
Jane’s Walk takes people on an exploration of their own city, in this annual event of free tours about the city’s architecture, wild foods, history, tool and seed libraries, equitable transportation, Wild Bird Care Centre and more, all given by passionate citizens and open to all ages,with some in either language, starting at 10:30 a.m. with a walk in the Pinkhey Sand Dune Conversation project, (9 a.m. on Saturday). www.janeswalkottawa.ca
Canadian Playboyz are doing a Magic Mike night for Mother’s Day.
For the grunge mom who was rocking in the early 90s, rock band Pearl Jam is back in Ottawa tonight, five years after they blew our minds with an epic show, 8 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre. The band has no opening act, and they are known to use every ounce of time, so get there early. Tickets: $87.50. canadiantirecentre.ca
Only ladies are welcome as Magic Mike comes to life on stage, with performers from the Canadian Playboyz stopping on their cross-country tour in Ottawa just in time for Mother’s Day, 8 p.m., Playmate CLub, 175 Montreal Rd. Tickets: $20, $30 for front-row seating. www.magicmikeplayboyz.eventbrite.ca.
Monday, May 9
George Thorogood brings his Badder Than Ever Tour to Ottawa.
Expect the fell-good classics from epic rockstar George Thorogood — like One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer, or Who Do You Love?, as he brings his band The Destroyers back to Ottawa (they were last here in 2014 at my count), on what they have billed as their Badder Than Ever Tour, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre. Tickets: From $58.50, with $1 from each ticket going to both the Ottawa Citizen Literacy Foundation and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. nac-cna.ca
For the more literary-inclined, the Octopus Book Store book club is discussing Orlando, the gender-bending fantastical biography by Virginia Woof, inspired by the writer Vita Sackville-West, 6 p.m., 251 Bank St. 2nd floor. RSVP to events@octopusbooks.ca.
Tuesday, May 10
The Ottawa Children’s Festival is on May 10 to 15.
It’s best to think of the Ottawa Children’s Festival like a fringe show for kids, as tickets are needed for specific shows (and some time slots are selling out quickly — notably the Raw Metal dance show from Austalia and Mr. Eric Litwin, musician and author of the Pete the Cat books). That said, each ticket provides access to theLeBreton park grounds, where there are musical instruments to try, arts to do (bring some blank T-shirt), strolling performers and more. We’re most excited by the dotMaze installation, that has a host of intriguing characters to run into (even the chance of a minotaur, they say). Tickets are $13/how, $7/maze, and festival runs until May 15. ottawachildrensfestival.ca
There will be more tickets released for the sold out food as medicine talk with bestselling author and physician Dr. Michael Greger, who will be at the Machzikei Hadas synagogue, 6 to 9:30 p.m., 2310 Virginia Dr. Greger will be signing copies of his book”How Not to Die,” (I kid you not) at the event. Watch this site for more seats: http://bit.ly/1Od7bvN
This amateur comedy night pits local funny people against each other, as they vie for an opening stand-up spot at Bluesfest this year, 7:30 p.m., 450 Churchill Ave. Tickets: $5. info@bsoma.ca
Wednesday, May 11
It might be easier to dress as the Mona Lisa than something from Picasso’s cubist period for tonight’s party.
From The Scream, Emily Carr to Escher, come dressed as your favourite artist or work of art for J’Adart, the Ottawa School of Art’s fundraising party featuring live, interactive fun for all ages, auctions and nibbles, 6 to 9 p.m., GCTC, 1233 Wellington St. W. Tickets: $43-$53.60, with proceeds to their outreach and bursary programs. http://bit.ly/1NSBPQ1
The Latin American Film Festival continues, with a screening of La Familia Reyna (DR, 2015), a dramedy surrounding the chaos caused when a rebel son returns home, 7 p.m., River Building, Carleton University. Tickets: $9-$13, with subtitles. (Festival continues to May 14.) www.cfi-icf.ca
In other movie options, the inaugural Feminist Film Night (not to be confused with Drunk Feminist Films, though the organizer says “people can drink if they want”), begins with a screening of a 1986 movie about Marxist theorist and activist, Rosa Luxembourg, this time held at a private residence — though a public sopace is actively being sought for future screenings due to high interest, 7 p.m., 23-A Percy St. Cost: Free. facebook.com
Also, this month, anyone can try three fitness classes for free at any City facilities, from yoga to aqua fit or spinning, or use weight rooms. Just visit your local centre and sign up for the free membership. More detal at ottawa.ca.
Thursday, May 12
The Tulip Festival is back, but this time, centres around Lansdowne Park.
Bring your blankets to enjoy the opening night fireworks for the Tulip Festival, soaring above the TD Place soccer field, accompanied by music and a licensed bar, 8 p.m. ($10-$16, free for children). However, the tulip events — from performers to culinary, start at 9 a.m. at the new location at the Aberdeen Pavilion, though flowers can still be enjoyed at Dow’s Lake and along the canal. Festivities continue to May 23, though, as of today, there was no clear schedule of the events on their website nor Facebook page.
(However, we have gleaned there are two events Friday: a Tulip Ball at the Château Laurier, 6:30 p.m., $100-$125; and a Big Swing Dance at the pavilion, 7:30 p.m., ticket price unknown.) tulipfestival.ca
Ottawa Beavers Rugby Club play a free match today.
Before that, but in the same place, the Ottawa Beavers Rugby Club (the self-described oldest rugger club in Ottawa) is playing against the Queen City Rugby Club from Cincinnati in a free match at TD Place, 6:30 p.m. Simple enter at Gate 1at 6:30 p.m. and grab a seat in sections 1 to 4 on the North Side stands. Do not bring outside food or booze, but do bring a blanket and then stick around to watch the fireworks. (Here’s a video with the rules laid out for beginners.)
From understaffing to overcrowding, the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre has been much in the news of late, and a public forum is being held tonight, spearheaded by community groups, to discuss the issues as a government task force looks into the jail. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m., Jean Pigott Place, City Hall, and is hosted by Mothers Offering Mutual Support and Criminalizaion and Punishment Education Project. All welcome. www.momsottawa.com
Polyphonic by Nava Waxman, at Wall Space Gallery until June 5.
At the same time, artist Nava Waxman will be performing at the opening event for her exhibit, Untitled Wall. She will have spent three days painting on the wall at the gallery, and starting right at 6 p.m. will be using movement and objects while capturing the performance of completing the work: the other parts of her exhibit are photos of similar events, in studio or other spaces, where she documents the creation and transient nature of the paintings that are covered over when her exhibit is done. Wall Space Gallery, 358 Richmond Rd. Exhibit to June 5. wallspacegallery.ca
Acclaimed dancer Noam Gagnon is to perform in the world premiere of the piece, This Crazy Show, a humorous look at identity from Vancouver’s edgy contemporary dance company, Vision Impure, 7:30 p.m., Arts Court. The show continues to Saturday, when there will also be a Bowie inspired dance party fundraiser, ODDrageous, so come Ziggy Stardust-ed, 9 p.m. Tickets: $25/show, $35/dance and party. http://bit.ly/1TksYTo / www.odd-cdc.org
For a brief moment at the end of April, veteran Detroit rapper Royce Da 5’9″ bumped Rihanna out of the top spot on Billboard’s R&B Hip Hop album chart with his new set, Layers. Despite this bump in popularity, the friend and collaborator of Eminen is still booked to play Ritual, with local helps from Doug Crawford, Prehistoric, Alex Lot, Gutta King Chris, Dopekid, 9 p.m., RitualTickets: $20-$60. http://ticketf.ly/1S3q1qb
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