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Thursday, Sept. 8
It’s a night for art, starting with a sketching night at the Museum of Nature, open to all and with all materials provided, from 6 to 7:30 pm., 240 McLeod St. Free, but registration required. http://bit.ly/2bzfCZQ / ottawaartgallery.ca
There are three new exhibits opening today:
• Paper/Papier is a group show exhibiting works by six great Canadian artists (Mary Pratt, Rosalie Favell, Daphne Odjig, David Thauberger, Anita Kunz, Russell Yuristy) paying tribute to the ancient and useful medium, from ink landscapes to etchings and digital media, from 6 to 9 p.m., CUBE Gallery, 1285 Wellington St. cubegallery.ca);
• Now that’s revenge: Artist Natalie Bruvels’ exhibit Lovers’ Imbroglio is both destructive and creative, as she resurfaces her ex-partner’s old paintings (eek!), from 6 p.m, Studio Sixty Six, 66 Muriel St. studiosixtysix.ca;
• The works of the just-announced winner of the Karsh Award 2016, Michael Schreier, are on display from tonight at the Karsh-Masson Gallery, 110 Laurier Ave. W. (The prestigious award is given every two years to an Ottawa-based artist.)
There will be stunt dogs and a truck pull at the first night of the Russell Fair, but don’t miss the tribute to Fleetwood Mac on Friday, frog races and strongman competition on Saturday, tractor and lawn-mower pull on Sunday — plus all the rides and games and agricultural shows you could want, 1076 Concession St., Russell. Admission: $10, $5/children, free for those under seven years, $20/weekend Ride bracelets on Friday only/ $25. russellfair.com
Last heard, there were only 13 tickets left for the U.K. Subs show, the forerunner of the British punk wave, with the grandfather of punk, Charlie Harper, at its helm and still raging in his 70s. The band is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a brand new album and the final of its “alphabet” promise, and a tour that includes The Mahones’ Finny McConnell joining them on guitar, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $15. spectrasonic.com)
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Friday, Sept. 9
Jackie Xu BBQ’s chicken skewers as the first ever Ottawa Night Market hosted by the Ottawa Asian Festival which kicked off at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa..
The Ottawa Asian Fest Night Market is in Chinatown for the first time, bringing the favourites vendors from their Lansdowne Park events right under the elaborate arch, including BBQ squid, bubble waffles and tea, twisted potato chips and treats from local restaurants and vendors. There will also be interactive cultural performances, including Lion and Chinese Drum dances, tai chi and, appropriately, an open-air karaoke lounge for the first time, 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday from noon to midnight, Sunday from noon to 8 p.m., between Bronson Avenue and Cambridge Street. Admission: Free. ottawaasianfest.com
There will be free back-to-school bike check-ups in Perth for a few hours from 3 to:30 to 6 p.m., courtesy Heritage Bikes and The Table Community Food Centre, 190 Gore St. E. Cost: Free.
There are two bazaars today for Eid al-Adha, a three-day holy Muslim holiday: a multi-cultural one including South Asian and Middle Eastern communities is open to the public, including food, clothes and more is on from 4 to 11:55 p.m., Hellenic Centre; more gifts, food and designer clothes will be at the Jim Durrell Rec Centre, 6 to 11 pm. Free admission at both.
The Ta Da! Festival (say that without jazz hands) is back in Wakefield, with a full weekend of art of all kinds, many with only one show or performance, like the world premiere of The Auden Test by Toronto’s Theatre of the Beat, interweaving the “queer” lives of W.H Auden and Alan Turin (7 p.m.), or Lavinia, in which Shakespeare’s women gather to share stories in a support group, from Montreal’s SurrealSoReal Theatre (8:30 p.m.), followed by music and more, continuing all weekend, Wakefield La Pêche Centre. (Don’t miss the artists’ brunch at Alpengruss at 10 a.m. Saturday, followed by workshops.) Shows: $15/each. www.tadafestival.ca
Baconbaconbaconbaconmusic! Baconpalooza has all the good stuff, including tunes from local bands making their marks, starting with Bang on the Ear playing three Celtic folk sets tonight around the food eating, beer tasting and hanging out with Chef Lynn Crawford, from 7 p.m. Tickets: $50/tonight only, includes nibbles from Chef Michael Blackie. 19+. baconpalooza.ca
Wear dancing boots: Edmonton garage sweat-rockers Power Buddies are going to destroy up the amps and their vocal chords at Zaphod Beeblebrox, with Ottawa’s The Boreds, who are releasing their latest beach-pop LP, and more jangly-tunes from How Far To Mexico and garage, weirdo rock from Masters of Nothing, 8 p.m., 27 York St. Tickets: $7 at the door. zaphods.ca
Summer’s not over, says The Bourbon Room who are throwing a beach party, inside, complete with sand, beach balls, bikinis and the music to go with them, from 10 p.m., 400 Dalhousie St. Tickets: $20. www.ottawabeachparty.eventbrite.ca
Meanwhile, rasp-voiced Tom Waits gets his due as Songs from a Drunken Piano, a popular show of local musicians performing pieces from his eclectic catalogue, makes its move to the Black Sheep Inn. Performers paying homage to Waits’ (almost) inimitable style, eclectic sounds and celebrated madness include Christine Fagan, Megan Jerome, Steve Berndt, Mike Essoudry and Chris Breitner, 9:30 p.m., 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $12. theblacksheepinn.com
The Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra is back to challenge the structure of the Mercury Lounge floor with its booty shaking, foot-grooving, Balkan/Colombian/circus show —audience interaction included, 10 p.m, 56 ByWard Market Sq. Tickets: $17 in advance. www.mercurylounge.com
Saturday, Sept. 10
Hello, bacon.
Baconpalooza, where there are free bacon samples (starting at 9 a.m., but only as long as supplies last), a craft beer market and regular market with lots of bacon stuff, food trucks and trailers of all kinds (with more bacon goodness), and cooking demos from chefs Corbin Tomaszeski and Lynn Crawford (both from Food Network), and locals Steph Legari, Michael Blackie and Shane Kennedy. Then, there’s music from Autumns Cannon, This is not, sadly, an event for your vegan friend.
Fun continues tomorrow at 9 a.m. with more bacon, more bands, more chefs plus some caesar drink demos — to make it an ultimately Canadian experience. Tickets: $12/day, $7/child, $25/family. baconpalooza.ca
Ewwww? This Lace Bug may be pretty to some at Bug Day events.
It’s Bug Day, where there will be live cockroach races (not sure about betting), live insect zoo, insects to eat and experts on hand to answer questions and even identify bugs you’ve found — like this enormous one, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., ORDC, 960 Carling Ave. Admission: Free. www.entsocont.ca
Green Energy Door Open is part trade show, and part home and business tour, offering a chance to see how green practices are being applied in places normally closed to the public, like the Westboro Ecohaus, New Edinburgh passive energy house, Ottawa Hydro and more. The tours are at specific times on Friday to Sunday, with the bulk on Sunday. The energy showcase is on Saturday from 10 am. to 3 pm. at the Horticuture Building, Lansdowne Park, and there’s an electric-vessel boat cruise option ($$) and bike tour, too. greenenergydoorsopen.ca / www.ottawagedo.org
Ottawa’s (First) Vintage Toy Show is on Sept. 10.
The organizers of what they say is Ottawa’s first Vintage Toy Show — this does not include the trading session in your basement — promise “NO FLUFF, NO ARMED GUARDS, NO HASSLES”, just the best collectors and vendors of vintage toys, video games and action figures from the region, plus free parking, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Multizone, 140 Boul. Gréber, Gatineau. Admission: $5, free for children.
East Fest is the first celebration of Beechwood Village and Vanier area businesses artists performers and residents in a street party, with kids activities, free yoga classes, aerial silk dancers and food (nom!) along Beechwood Avenue, which will be closed to traffic from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. between Marier Avenue and St . Charles Street.
In the Glebe, the popular Capital Pop-Up Shop is back with regional handmade creations from clothing to home décor and vintage goods, plus tasty delights, this time in aid of the Wild Bird Care Centre, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glebe Community Centre, Admission: $2, free street parking. www.capitalpopup.ca
All are welcome to The Ottawa Gay Men’s Chorus 30th anniversary BBQ picnic celebration, where there will be music (obviously), lemonade, hamburgers and more, noon to 6 p.m., Minto Park. A “family-friendly, and friendly for ‘family’ event.” Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 11.
Rideau Hall’s Executive Chef, Louis Charest, checks the gardens for some ingredients in 2014.
At Rideau Hall, the Savour Fall food event is on, featuring delicacies to sample (free!), from local chefs and food producers, plus children’s activities and a chance to tour the greenhouses and gardens and get some tips from those with talent growing things, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Everything goes on rain, or shine. Admission; Free! www.gg.ca
The Almonte Food + Drink Show has more to nosh on from 40 different food and drink creators — but this is only for those 19 years and over — which reveals something about what there will be available to sample, 1 to 6 p.m, Almonte Agricultural Hall 195 Water St., Almonte. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door — includes five sample tokens. http://bit.ly/2cyVSDd
Old Ottawa South is having a community-wide porch sale, being the sort of the community without garages, so all are encouraged to ave a good clear out, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., There will also be a community barbecue with music and more at the Firehall, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 260 Sunnyside Ave.
Residents of all ages join in the fun at Belleville’s Porchfest.
Speaking of porches, Ottawa Porchfest is a friendly, musical-show on the front stoops of Hintonburg, with performers playing acoustic versions of their (and others’) songs, from 1 p.m. to about 6 p.m. (a map and precise addresses are available , but it is a lovely thing to wander through). This year, there will also be a group concert in Parkdale Park from 7 to 10 p.m., though lineup has not yet been revealed. Cost: Free, but tips welcome. ottawaporchfest.ca
The last session of yoga and wine in a vineyard is on Sept. 10. courtesy Yogiwino.ca
Did you know we’ve got vineyards here? Or, that there’s been a yoga sessions at one all summer? The last one is on today, a fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer Canada, from 6 to 10 p.m., Domaine Perrault, 1000 Perrault Rd. The event includes a one-hour, all-levels yoga class, three wines to sample with a sommelier, a snack and a chance to explore the vineyard and vines — and some music and more. Cost: $45. eventbrite.ca / www.yogiwino.ca
Sidney Crosby is back, playing for Team Canada as they take on the U.S.A. at a preview game of the World Cup of Hockey tournament, after their training camp here. The World Cup will be held to be held in Toronto Sept. 17 to Oct. 1, 7 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre. Tickets: $35-$175. canadiantirecentre.ca
Dancing shoes, required: Mega soul-funk delight The Peptides are releasing their new six-song EP — though those who’ve hit their shows will be familiar with the songs, including the distinctly early-80s disco single (see video above) — at two shows today: a matinée at 3 p.m., and then again at 9 p.m., with local soul-funk band Slack Bridges, LIVE on Elgin, 20 Elgin St. This is also the first time the theatrical band has released an EP on vinyl, $29 in advance, including a ticket to the show. Tickets: $12. http://bit.ly/2bwSxqQ
Sunday, Sept. 11
Hundred’s of owners with their four legged friends participated in the Ottawa Humane Society’s 15th Annual Eukanuba Wiggle Waggle Walkathon in Ottawa on Sunday September 7, 2003.
For the active or laid back pooch: The Wiggle Waggle Walk-a-thon is a delight for dogs and those who like to scruffle them (me!), while benefitting the Ottawa Humane Society. All leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome, with their human partners to walk or run the five- or 10K, the companion dog run, the one- to three-K walkathon or kid’s run, or enjoy the agility course or simply the company of so many other canines — and chance at treats, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Queen Juliana Park, near Down’s Lake. Cost: free for cheerers — but pledges are welcome, $25-$40/family for ‘walkers’. ottawahumane.ca
Participants depart the EY Centre at the start of The Ride, last year.
For those who prefer bikes: Do the Ride is on today, and there are still spots available in the much-anticipated, road-cycling fundraiser for the Ottawa Hospital cancer foundation (and also one of its most successful). Riders cover 50- or 10-kilometre routes, starting with breakfast and ending with a celebratory barbecue at Tunney’s Pasture. Each team must raise at least $1,500 to participate. (There’s also a Spin 4 The Ride fundraising class on at Wheelhouse Cycle in support of the cause, 12:30 p.m., 1279 Wellington St. W.).
Popular troubadour Craig Cardiff who appeals to the adult and the younger set, is playing two family-friendly shows to benefit the Arnprior Library: at 3 p.m., and then at 6:30 p.m., 21 Madawaska St., Arnprior. Tickets: $10 at the door for each, free for children 12 years and under.
How’s your rooster imitation?
The Lanark County Harvest Festival is a celebration of fine food and local produce, and is offering several foods seminars, tastings, with activities for children and live music from the Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra and Bowers Brothers, 11 a.m to 4 p.m., Beckwith Park, Carleton Place. Admission: Free. Take note: There’s a harvest supper on offer (with homemade pie promised), 4 p.m. at the Recreation Complex, for $12. www.harvestfestival.ca
No joking, there is a rooster crow competition (for animals and humans) at the Glengarry Pioneer Museum’s 17th annual Harvest Fall Festival, from 11 a.m. to 4 pm. Also enjoy the horse parade, heritage animal display, scarecrow contest, harvest tent filled with tasty delights, and more, Country Road 24, Dunvegan. Admission: 410, $25/families, free for children 12 and under. www.glengarrypioneermuseum.ca
(Here’s a video with a compilation of rooster crows, for those seeking inspiration.)
Not full yet? Vankleek Hill’s Festival of Flavours has 65 booths covering 22 different ethnic cuisines — lemon tarts to curries — plus some delights from local craft brewer Beau’s, around a massive lunch table 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street, Vankleek Hill. www.vankleekhill.ca/events
Monday, Sept. 12
Photos by Beat poet and writer Allen Ginsberg, including his own captions, are being displayed at the CUAG in a special exhibit.
Private photos taken by poet Allen Ginsberg and capturing the beat generation will be exhibited at one of several new art shows being clerbated tonight at the Carleton Universsity Art Gallery, including others looking at gender, nation symbols and queer identity, 5 p.m., St. Patrick’s Building. cuag.ca
There are two Eid al-Adha events today, celebrating the last day of the holy Muslim holiday: Mac Eid at the EY Centre, staring with prayer at 8 and 10 a.m., and then festivities for all ages including games and food until 6 p.m. (free admission and parking); Eid on a Boat suitable for the entire family, including DJs and activities for children while enjoy a tour of the Ottawa valley, 5 to 8 p.m., from 799 Jacques-Cartier Rd., Gatineau ($30, $20/15 years and under, free for children under four years.
We can eat what grows around us, for free: learn tips on collecting wild edibles at an event hosted by the Ottawa Herb Society, 7 to 9 p.m., Citizen community room, 1101 Baxter Rd. Cost; $5 suggested donation for non-members.
Tuesday, Sept. 13
Go into the deep in the Deepsea Challenge 3D documentary that shows acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron (Titanic, Avatar) risky, solo dive in a submersible he built himself (!!) into the depths of the Mariana Trench — the deepest part of the ocean. Egad, is right. Show is on at noon, 3 an 6 p.m. in English, 4 p.m. in French, Canadian Museum of History, CINÉ+. Tickets: $7-$11. www.historymuseum.ca
Wednesday, Sept. 14
The cast of the Three Sisters Theatre Company production of Desdemona: A play about a handkerchief.
The women from Shakespeare’s play Othello appear, with bigger roles this time, in Desdemona: A Play about a handkerchief, in an exploration of gender roles and expectations we create in this play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, in preview tonight at 7:30 p.m., opening tomorrow and running to Sept. 24, The Gladstone Theatre. (Didn’t remember the prostitute fro the play? ‘Caue she’s got a much bigger part in this. Ditto the maid.) Tickets: $17.47 preview rate tonight only. www.thegladstone.ca
The RA Curling Club is looking for members and is holding an information meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., Chartwell Lounge, RA Centre. (The Ladies Daytime Division has four, free instructional classes. The evening division Rookie Rockers and other daytime division lessons cost from $200-$285, for 12 weeks.)
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It’s a night for art, starting with a sketching night at the Museum of Nature, open to all and with all materials provided, from 6 to 7:30 pm., 240 McLeod St. Free, but registration required. http://bit.ly/2bzfCZQ / ottawaartgallery.ca
There are three new exhibits opening today:
• Paper/Papier is a group show exhibiting works by six great Canadian artists (Mary Pratt, Rosalie Favell, Daphne Odjig, David Thauberger, Anita Kunz, Russell Yuristy) paying tribute to the ancient and useful medium, from ink landscapes to etchings and digital media, from 6 to 9 p.m., CUBE Gallery, 1285 Wellington St. cubegallery.ca);
• Now that’s revenge: Artist Natalie Bruvels’ exhibit Lovers’ Imbroglio is both destructive and creative, as she resurfaces her ex-partner’s old paintings (eek!), from 6 p.m, Studio Sixty Six, 66 Muriel St. studiosixtysix.ca;
• The works of the just-announced winner of the Karsh Award 2016, Michael Schreier, are on display from tonight at the Karsh-Masson Gallery, 110 Laurier Ave. W. (The prestigious award is given every two years to an Ottawa-based artist.)
There will be stunt dogs and a truck pull at the first night of the Russell Fair, but don’t miss the tribute to Fleetwood Mac on Friday, frog races and strongman competition on Saturday, tractor and lawn-mower pull on Sunday — plus all the rides and games and agricultural shows you could want, 1076 Concession St., Russell. Admission: $10, $5/children, free for those under seven years, $20/weekend Ride bracelets on Friday only/ $25. russellfair.com
Last heard, there were only 13 tickets left for the U.K. Subs show, the forerunner of the British punk wave, with the grandfather of punk, Charlie Harper, at its helm and still raging in his 70s. The band is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a brand new album and the final of its “alphabet” promise, and a tour that includes The Mahones’ Finny McConnell joining them on guitar, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $15. spectrasonic.com)
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First Elevator by David Thauberger part of the PAPER / PAPIER group show Cube Gallery.
Punk band U.K. Subs play an so-close-to-sold out show.
Hmmmmm bacon. (Baconpalooza is back.)
The Cleptoparasitic bee, Exaerete frontalis, and its bright green colour may be at Bug Day. Same Droege / USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab
The Peptides are launching a new EP — for the first time, also on vinyl. Diego D Productions / supplied
There will also be a Lion Dance and more at the Asia market as it moves to Chinatown.
Freshly-made takoyaki balls will be served at the Asian Night Market as it moves to Chinatown. YAY!
Dogs of all sizes and shapes are welcome at the WIggle Waggle Walkathon, with walks — and wiggles, to suit all pets and their friends.
Savour Fall has treats and fun for all ages at Rideau Hall. Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
The exuberance of the Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra hits Mercury Lounge for an vigorous, circus-y Balkan/Colombian gypsy party.
Enjoy fried squid again at AsianFest's NIght Market.
The Ride, the Ottawa Hospital Foundation's massive fundraiser for cancer research, was cancelled because of poor weather but still raised $1.78 million. Hopefully it will be a nicer day this year. Justin Tang / Ottawa Citizen
Untitled, 2016, digital print, by Michael Shreier, who has won the 2016 Karsh Award until Oct. 16 at the Karsh Masson gallery.
Lizard Dragon by Natalie Bruvels, part of her solo exhibit of over-painting works by her ex-partner, at Studio Sixty Six. Ivor Thomas Evans / supplied
Sidney Crosby is back. playing for Team Canada in a pre-Worlds game at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Rideau Hall's Executive Chef, Louis Charest, prepares some recipes from the kitchen gardens in preparation for Savour Fall - a tasty event open to the public at Rideau Hall in 2014. Julie Oliver / Ottawa Citizen
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Friday, Sept. 9
Jackie Xu BBQ’s chicken skewers as the first ever Ottawa Night Market hosted by the Ottawa Asian Festival which kicked off at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa..
The Ottawa Asian Fest Night Market is in Chinatown for the first time, bringing the favourites vendors from their Lansdowne Park events right under the elaborate arch, including BBQ squid, bubble waffles and tea, twisted potato chips and treats from local restaurants and vendors. There will also be interactive cultural performances, including Lion and Chinese Drum dances, tai chi and, appropriately, an open-air karaoke lounge for the first time, 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday from noon to midnight, Sunday from noon to 8 p.m., between Bronson Avenue and Cambridge Street. Admission: Free. ottawaasianfest.com
There will be free back-to-school bike check-ups in Perth for a few hours from 3 to:30 to 6 p.m., courtesy Heritage Bikes and The Table Community Food Centre, 190 Gore St. E. Cost: Free.
There are two bazaars today for Eid al-Adha, a three-day holy Muslim holiday: a multi-cultural one including South Asian and Middle Eastern communities is open to the public, including food, clothes and more is on from 4 to 11:55 p.m., Hellenic Centre; more gifts, food and designer clothes will be at the Jim Durrell Rec Centre, 6 to 11 pm. Free admission at both.
The Ta Da! Festival (say that without jazz hands) is back in Wakefield, with a full weekend of art of all kinds, many with only one show or performance, like the world premiere of The Auden Test by Toronto’s Theatre of the Beat, interweaving the “queer” lives of W.H Auden and Alan Turin (7 p.m.), or Lavinia, in which Shakespeare’s women gather to share stories in a support group, from Montreal’s SurrealSoReal Theatre (8:30 p.m.), followed by music and more, continuing all weekend, Wakefield La Pêche Centre. (Don’t miss the artists’ brunch at Alpengruss at 10 a.m. Saturday, followed by workshops.) Shows: $15/each. www.tadafestival.ca
Baconbaconbaconbaconmusic! Baconpalooza has all the good stuff, including tunes from local bands making their marks, starting with Bang on the Ear playing three Celtic folk sets tonight around the food eating, beer tasting and hanging out with Chef Lynn Crawford, from 7 p.m. Tickets: $50/tonight only, includes nibbles from Chef Michael Blackie. 19+. baconpalooza.ca
Wear dancing boots: Edmonton garage sweat-rockers Power Buddies are going to destroy up the amps and their vocal chords at Zaphod Beeblebrox, with Ottawa’s The Boreds, who are releasing their latest beach-pop LP, and more jangly-tunes from How Far To Mexico and garage, weirdo rock from Masters of Nothing, 8 p.m., 27 York St. Tickets: $7 at the door. zaphods.ca
Summer’s not over, says The Bourbon Room who are throwing a beach party, inside, complete with sand, beach balls, bikinis and the music to go with them, from 10 p.m., 400 Dalhousie St. Tickets: $20. www.ottawabeachparty.eventbrite.ca
Meanwhile, rasp-voiced Tom Waits gets his due as Songs from a Drunken Piano, a popular show of local musicians performing pieces from his eclectic catalogue, makes its move to the Black Sheep Inn. Performers paying homage to Waits’ (almost) inimitable style, eclectic sounds and celebrated madness include Christine Fagan, Megan Jerome, Steve Berndt, Mike Essoudry and Chris Breitner, 9:30 p.m., 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $12. theblacksheepinn.com
The Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra is back to challenge the structure of the Mercury Lounge floor with its booty shaking, foot-grooving, Balkan/Colombian/circus show —audience interaction included, 10 p.m, 56 ByWard Market Sq. Tickets: $17 in advance. www.mercurylounge.com
Saturday, Sept. 10
Hello, bacon.
Baconpalooza, where there are free bacon samples (starting at 9 a.m., but only as long as supplies last), a craft beer market and regular market with lots of bacon stuff, food trucks and trailers of all kinds (with more bacon goodness), and cooking demos from chefs Corbin Tomaszeski and Lynn Crawford (both from Food Network), and locals Steph Legari, Michael Blackie and Shane Kennedy. Then, there’s music from Autumns Cannon, This is not, sadly, an event for your vegan friend.
Fun continues tomorrow at 9 a.m. with more bacon, more bands, more chefs plus some caesar drink demos — to make it an ultimately Canadian experience. Tickets: $12/day, $7/child, $25/family. baconpalooza.ca
Ewwww? This Lace Bug may be pretty to some at Bug Day events.
It’s Bug Day, where there will be live cockroach races (not sure about betting), live insect zoo, insects to eat and experts on hand to answer questions and even identify bugs you’ve found — like this enormous one, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., ORDC, 960 Carling Ave. Admission: Free. www.entsocont.ca
Green Energy Door Open is part trade show, and part home and business tour, offering a chance to see how green practices are being applied in places normally closed to the public, like the Westboro Ecohaus, New Edinburgh passive energy house, Ottawa Hydro and more. The tours are at specific times on Friday to Sunday, with the bulk on Sunday. The energy showcase is on Saturday from 10 am. to 3 pm. at the Horticuture Building, Lansdowne Park, and there’s an electric-vessel boat cruise option ($$) and bike tour, too. greenenergydoorsopen.ca / www.ottawagedo.org
Ottawa’s (First) Vintage Toy Show is on Sept. 10.
The organizers of what they say is Ottawa’s first Vintage Toy Show — this does not include the trading session in your basement — promise “NO FLUFF, NO ARMED GUARDS, NO HASSLES”, just the best collectors and vendors of vintage toys, video games and action figures from the region, plus free parking, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Multizone, 140 Boul. Gréber, Gatineau. Admission: $5, free for children.
East Fest is the first celebration of Beechwood Village and Vanier area businesses artists performers and residents in a street party, with kids activities, free yoga classes, aerial silk dancers and food (nom!) along Beechwood Avenue, which will be closed to traffic from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. between Marier Avenue and St . Charles Street.
In the Glebe, the popular Capital Pop-Up Shop is back with regional handmade creations from clothing to home décor and vintage goods, plus tasty delights, this time in aid of the Wild Bird Care Centre, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glebe Community Centre, Admission: $2, free street parking. www.capitalpopup.ca
All are welcome to The Ottawa Gay Men’s Chorus 30th anniversary BBQ picnic celebration, where there will be music (obviously), lemonade, hamburgers and more, noon to 6 p.m., Minto Park. A “family-friendly, and friendly for ‘family’ event.” Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 11.
Rideau Hall’s Executive Chef, Louis Charest, checks the gardens for some ingredients in 2014.
At Rideau Hall, the Savour Fall food event is on, featuring delicacies to sample (free!), from local chefs and food producers, plus children’s activities and a chance to tour the greenhouses and gardens and get some tips from those with talent growing things, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Everything goes on rain, or shine. Admission; Free! www.gg.ca
The Almonte Food + Drink Show has more to nosh on from 40 different food and drink creators — but this is only for those 19 years and over — which reveals something about what there will be available to sample, 1 to 6 p.m, Almonte Agricultural Hall 195 Water St., Almonte. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door — includes five sample tokens. http://bit.ly/2cyVSDd
Old Ottawa South is having a community-wide porch sale, being the sort of the community without garages, so all are encouraged to ave a good clear out, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., There will also be a community barbecue with music and more at the Firehall, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 260 Sunnyside Ave.
Residents of all ages join in the fun at Belleville’s Porchfest.
Speaking of porches, Ottawa Porchfest is a friendly, musical-show on the front stoops of Hintonburg, with performers playing acoustic versions of their (and others’) songs, from 1 p.m. to about 6 p.m. (a map and precise addresses are available , but it is a lovely thing to wander through). This year, there will also be a group concert in Parkdale Park from 7 to 10 p.m., though lineup has not yet been revealed. Cost: Free, but tips welcome. ottawaporchfest.ca
The last session of yoga and wine in a vineyard is on Sept. 10. courtesy Yogiwino.ca
Did you know we’ve got vineyards here? Or, that there’s been a yoga sessions at one all summer? The last one is on today, a fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer Canada, from 6 to 10 p.m., Domaine Perrault, 1000 Perrault Rd. The event includes a one-hour, all-levels yoga class, three wines to sample with a sommelier, a snack and a chance to explore the vineyard and vines — and some music and more. Cost: $45. eventbrite.ca / www.yogiwino.ca
Sidney Crosby is back, playing for Team Canada as they take on the U.S.A. at a preview game of the World Cup of Hockey tournament, after their training camp here. The World Cup will be held to be held in Toronto Sept. 17 to Oct. 1, 7 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre. Tickets: $35-$175. canadiantirecentre.ca
Dancing shoes, required: Mega soul-funk delight The Peptides are releasing their new six-song EP — though those who’ve hit their shows will be familiar with the songs, including the distinctly early-80s disco single (see video above) — at two shows today: a matinée at 3 p.m., and then again at 9 p.m., with local soul-funk band Slack Bridges, LIVE on Elgin, 20 Elgin St. This is also the first time the theatrical band has released an EP on vinyl, $29 in advance, including a ticket to the show. Tickets: $12. http://bit.ly/2bwSxqQ
Sunday, Sept. 11
Hundred’s of owners with their four legged friends participated in the Ottawa Humane Society’s 15th Annual Eukanuba Wiggle Waggle Walkathon in Ottawa on Sunday September 7, 2003.
For the active or laid back pooch: The Wiggle Waggle Walk-a-thon is a delight for dogs and those who like to scruffle them (me!), while benefitting the Ottawa Humane Society. All leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome, with their human partners to walk or run the five- or 10K, the companion dog run, the one- to three-K walkathon or kid’s run, or enjoy the agility course or simply the company of so many other canines — and chance at treats, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Queen Juliana Park, near Down’s Lake. Cost: free for cheerers — but pledges are welcome, $25-$40/family for ‘walkers’. ottawahumane.ca
Participants depart the EY Centre at the start of The Ride, last year.
For those who prefer bikes: Do the Ride is on today, and there are still spots available in the much-anticipated, road-cycling fundraiser for the Ottawa Hospital cancer foundation (and also one of its most successful). Riders cover 50- or 10-kilometre routes, starting with breakfast and ending with a celebratory barbecue at Tunney’s Pasture. Each team must raise at least $1,500 to participate. (There’s also a Spin 4 The Ride fundraising class on at Wheelhouse Cycle in support of the cause, 12:30 p.m., 1279 Wellington St. W.).
Popular troubadour Craig Cardiff who appeals to the adult and the younger set, is playing two family-friendly shows to benefit the Arnprior Library: at 3 p.m., and then at 6:30 p.m., 21 Madawaska St., Arnprior. Tickets: $10 at the door for each, free for children 12 years and under.
How’s your rooster imitation?
The Lanark County Harvest Festival is a celebration of fine food and local produce, and is offering several foods seminars, tastings, with activities for children and live music from the Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra and Bowers Brothers, 11 a.m to 4 p.m., Beckwith Park, Carleton Place. Admission: Free. Take note: There’s a harvest supper on offer (with homemade pie promised), 4 p.m. at the Recreation Complex, for $12. www.harvestfestival.ca
No joking, there is a rooster crow competition (for animals and humans) at the Glengarry Pioneer Museum’s 17th annual Harvest Fall Festival, from 11 a.m. to 4 pm. Also enjoy the horse parade, heritage animal display, scarecrow contest, harvest tent filled with tasty delights, and more, Country Road 24, Dunvegan. Admission: 410, $25/families, free for children 12 and under. www.glengarrypioneermuseum.ca
(Here’s a video with a compilation of rooster crows, for those seeking inspiration.)
Not full yet? Vankleek Hill’s Festival of Flavours has 65 booths covering 22 different ethnic cuisines — lemon tarts to curries — plus some delights from local craft brewer Beau’s, around a massive lunch table 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street, Vankleek Hill. www.vankleekhill.ca/events
Monday, Sept. 12
Photos by Beat poet and writer Allen Ginsberg, including his own captions, are being displayed at the CUAG in a special exhibit.
Private photos taken by poet Allen Ginsberg and capturing the beat generation will be exhibited at one of several new art shows being clerbated tonight at the Carleton Universsity Art Gallery, including others looking at gender, nation symbols and queer identity, 5 p.m., St. Patrick’s Building. cuag.ca
There are two Eid al-Adha events today, celebrating the last day of the holy Muslim holiday: Mac Eid at the EY Centre, staring with prayer at 8 and 10 a.m., and then festivities for all ages including games and food until 6 p.m. (free admission and parking); Eid on a Boat suitable for the entire family, including DJs and activities for children while enjoy a tour of the Ottawa valley, 5 to 8 p.m., from 799 Jacques-Cartier Rd., Gatineau ($30, $20/15 years and under, free for children under four years.
We can eat what grows around us, for free: learn tips on collecting wild edibles at an event hosted by the Ottawa Herb Society, 7 to 9 p.m., Citizen community room, 1101 Baxter Rd. Cost; $5 suggested donation for non-members.
Tuesday, Sept. 13
Go into the deep in the Deepsea Challenge 3D documentary that shows acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron (Titanic, Avatar) risky, solo dive in a submersible he built himself (!!) into the depths of the Mariana Trench — the deepest part of the ocean. Egad, is right. Show is on at noon, 3 an 6 p.m. in English, 4 p.m. in French, Canadian Museum of History, CINÉ+. Tickets: $7-$11. www.historymuseum.ca
Wednesday, Sept. 14
The cast of the Three Sisters Theatre Company production of Desdemona: A play about a handkerchief.
The women from Shakespeare’s play Othello appear, with bigger roles this time, in Desdemona: A Play about a handkerchief, in an exploration of gender roles and expectations we create in this play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, in preview tonight at 7:30 p.m., opening tomorrow and running to Sept. 24, The Gladstone Theatre. (Didn’t remember the prostitute fro the play? ‘Caue she’s got a much bigger part in this. Ditto the maid.) Tickets: $17.47 preview rate tonight only. www.thegladstone.ca
The RA Curling Club is looking for members and is holding an information meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., Chartwell Lounge, RA Centre. (The Ladies Daytime Division has four, free instructional classes. The evening division Rookie Rockers and other daytime division lessons cost from $200-$285, for 12 weeks.)
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