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Ottawa Weekend Calendar for May 24 to 26

 

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Friday, May 24

Wrap up your week with the larger than life, award-winning bassist and composer Paul Rushka as he plays at the popular GigSpace. Rushka has been featured in recordings with musicians such as James Danderfer and Chad Makela, as well as having accompanied jazz greats such as John Taylor and Joe La Barbera.

Jazz not your thing? Well how about swing, instead? Misses Satchmo is playing at Cabaret La Basoche just across the bridge in Gatineau. Comprised of two musicians and a number of spectacular dancers, Misses Satchmo’s eclectic music is filled with clarinet and trumpet solos, and a touch of banjo to get your night into full swing.

The Centerpointe Theater presents The Fiddler on The Roof. Set in 1905 Tsarist Russia, this classic story portrays the life of Tevye as he attempts to keep his family’s Jewish traditions free of outside influences.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Suturday, May 25

The third annual Ottawa Foodie Challenge kicks off at 9 a.m. at The Domicile Developments Sales Centre located at 222 Beechwood Avenue, with a breakfast provided by Art is in Bakery. After a quick bite the Foodie Challenge Cards will be given out to each team and they will have until 5 p.m. to perform as many of the tasks as possible. The closing ceremony will be at Urban Element at 424 Parkdale Avenue where the winning team will be crowned the Foodie Challenge winner. All proceeds go to The Ottawa Food Bank in an effort to help fight hunger.

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Residents of Ottawa hunt for treasure this weekend at the Great Glebe Garage Sale

The Great Glebe Garage Sale is here. This is one of Ottawa’s favourite spring events since 1986. People from all across the city set up booths and tables throughout the Glebe to sell gently used items at bargain prices. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. allowing for everyone, early riser or not, to have a shot at snagging a couple of gems. Organizers encourage all vendors to donate a minimum of 10 percent of their proceeds to The Ottawa Food Ban; shoppers are free to make donations as well.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Sunday, May 26

Run, walk, or simply watch, it’s time to get out and get active – Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is back. Rated as one of the top 101 races to do before you die by runabroad.com, Ottawa Race Weekend has something for everyone. Canada’s largest marathon draws in over 40,000 runners and spans two full days. Saturday includes a five- and 10-kilometre race, as well as a two-kilometre family race. Sunday is Marathon day. Designated a Silver Label by The International Amateur Athletic Federation, the race begins at 7 a.m. with plenty of spectator locations set up along the course.

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Bet Your Ass It’s Bluegrass with The Dusty Drifters

Want a fun way to wrap up the weekend? Every Sunday night for the past three years Irene’s Pub, located at 885 Bank Street, has played host to The Dust Drifters for the You Bet Your Ass It’s Bluegrass night. An evening filled with the harmonious sound of banjos, harmonicas, and a little bit of twang has become a Sunday night staple for many people of Ottawa. If you’ve never had a chance to check it out, this Sunday will be your last chance. The Dusty Drifters will be kicking things off at 9 p.m.

Experience Sakahàn: International Indigenous Art at the National Gallery of Canada

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Sakahàn: International Indigenous Art at the National Gallery of Canada features stunning works including Kärsämäki by Marja Helander Photo: © Marja Helander

Considered one of the National Gallery of Canada’s “most ambitious contemporary art exhibitions to date,” Sakahàn: International Indigenous Art features over 150 works by more than 75 international artists. Sakahàn, which means “to light [a fire]” in the language of the Algonquin, is the National Gallery’s largest survey of recent Indigenous art, which addresses cultural, political, and social issues. Many of these works were created specifically for this exhibit, including a number of impressive installations. Here we take a look at some of the impressive pieces in Sakahàn that are on view at the National Gallery of Canada until September 2.

• National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr., 613-990-1985, gallery.ca
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Ottawa’s Arts Court a Hotbed of Culture

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Arts Court in Ottawa’s downtown houses the city’s most eclectic arts groups. (Photo: Gabriel Hébert)

Built in 1871, Ottawa’s Arts Court has a vibrant past and remains a lively presence in the city’s downtown. It currently houses 26 independent arts organizations, including the Ottawa Art Gallery and SAW Gallery. Frequently hosting performances, exhibitions, and special events, Arts Court also offers multi-purpose spaces for rent, suitable for a
number of artistic presentations. This May, check out A Company of Fools’ presentation of White Rabbit, Red Rabbit (on until May 25) in the Library of the Arts Court.

• 2 Daly Ave., 613-564-7240. www.artscourtottawa.ca
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Hey Ocean! On Tour, Play Ottawa’s National Arts Centre

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Hey Ocean! bring their infectious pop-rock sound to Ottawa‘s National Arts Centre this Saturday.

The trio of Ashleigh Ball, David Beckingham, and Dave Vertesi are riding a wave of success. Last year Hey Ocean! jumped on Kickstarter to crowd-fund enough to embark on their first world tour. And earlier this year the Vancouver-based band was nominated for Breakthrough Group of the Year at the 2013 Juno Awards off of the strength of their latest album Is.

Hey Ocean! roll into Ottawa for what will be a colourful show of party-pop and lyrical ballads. Molly Thomason opens.

Canadian Tulip Festival Begins This Weekend in Ottawa

By KAREN LADOUCEUR

Canadian Tulip Festival: Friday May 3

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The Canadian Tulip Festival begins this weekend in Ottawa

The 61st Canadian Tulip Festival begin today!

The festival will start this morning with the Commemorative Cavalcade of Classics. This procession of vintage vehicles runs from Dows Lake and continues all the way to Tulip Plaza at City Hall on Laurier Street. This time-honoured tradition was founded as a way to welcome soldiers home from the Second World War, as well as mark the beginning of the very first Tulip Festival.

The Cavalcade will be greeted by the boisterous sounds of jazz and swing music as the seven-piece band The Jivewires kick-off this 18-day festival. For those who jump and jive, or even for those who just want to sit and listen, this free show is sure to have you toe-tapping in no time.

In the evening Ottawa’s very own Hollerado hits the stage at Tulip Plaza. This young band, originally from Manotick, Ontario, a small town just outside of Ottawa, has exploded onto the music scene over the past couple of years. The show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. with opening acts Hotel Morphée and Pandaléon. This will be a monumental kick-off for the 61st Canadian Tulip Festival.

Canadian Tulip Festival: Saturday May 4

The BULB, or Big Urban Living Boutique, is scheduled to be at the Tulip Plaza beginning at 10:00 a.m. The BULB gathers over 20 artists to showcase everything from arts, crafts and handmade soaps to photography, fashion, and jewellery.

Canadian Tulip Festival: Sunday May 5

Something new to the Tulip Festival this year is the addition of the Tulip Route Bike Ride, in partnership with Capital Vélo Fest. Choose to ride with friends and family, or participate in a guided tour. Both are free of charge and conducted by festival volunteers.

This 16-kilometre tour begins on Preston Street in the Little Italy section of the Tulip Festival and loops around Ottawa and Gatineau.

 

 

Ottawa Weekend Calendar for April 19 to 21

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: The Caverners capture the essence of The Beatles.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Friday, April 19

Once you’ve thrown in the towel on the workweek, head over to the Ottawa St. Anthony Italia Soccer Club and watch opponents go toe-to-toe at Beaver Boxing’s Big Fight Night in Little Italy. Fighters will be bobbing and weaving for a good cause, as proceeds go right back into the organization’s Beaver Boxing Club Youth Boxing Program. Come find out who will go the distance!

Return to Yesterday and get the total Beatles experience with The Caverners. From the Liverpudlian accents, to the hair, clothing, and classic Ludwig Ringo drum kit, Canada’s premier Beatle’s tribute band offers a Ticket to Ride back in time and experience The Beatles in concert once again. Grab your friends and Come Together for this sentimental show at the Centrepointe Theatre this weekend.

An interactive learning experience for adults, Arctic Armchair Adventures are offered by the Museum of Nature to help you explore and understand the Arctic without having to buy a new winter jacket. Tonight only, check out breathtaking imagery and footage as you embark on a virtual expedition led by several Students on Ice alumni.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Saturday, April 20

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Pick up a one of a kind present for Mother’s Day at the OVCC show.

Join the Ottawa Valley Craft and Collectibles Show where 70 local artists, artisans, and crafters are selling their wares at Library and Archives Canada. The show’s strong commitment to “thinking local” extends to the Ottawa Humane Society, the charity of choice which will receive all the proceeds of the silent auction. Peruse the crafts market, antiques and collectibles, explore the art exhibition, and grab a bite from the OVCC Café when you’ve struck up an appetite.

The Meeples Republic brings people together for the sole purpose of enjoying each others company! Join friends and strangers at the Shopify Lounge to partake in an evening of fun that everyone can agree on: party games, Kichesippi beer, and snacks from local producers. If mingling with good people isn’t prize enough for you, there are door prizes to be won from Emulsify, Games for All, and the Comic Book Shoppe.

Pop-rock and ballet combine in a flash of sequins for the Alberta Ballet‘s production of Love Lies Bleeding. Set to 14 classic songs sung by Sir Elton John, this extravagant show at the NAC explores the inevitable hardships that go hand-in-hand with super stardom.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Sunday, April 21

Got the Sunday blues? A pair of talented Canadian singer-songwriters at the Black Sheep Inn will almost certainly lift your spirits. Offering a variety of pop and rock with folk influences, Toronto singer-songwriter Matthew Barber has seven albums worth of material to choose from for his lineup. Joining him is 18-year-old Nova Scotian Molly Thomason, who herself already has two albums of hook-laden songs under her belt.

You’ll be transfixed by arabesques and axels as national champion figure skaters take Scotiabank Place by storm. This year’s Stars on Ice tour brings household names such as Kurt Browning, Patrick Chan, and Joannie Rochette to Ottawa for a spectacular show.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar for April 12 to 14

By KAILA MOREAU

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: The company from Peggy Baker Dance Projects performs Piano/Quartet

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Friday, April 12

At the end of a long week, allow music and dancing to sweep you away. This weekend, an outstanding group of dancers from Peggy Baker Dance Projects take the stage at the NAC to showcase their new major work Piano/Quartet. Accompanied by celebrated pianist John Kameel Farah, this exquisite show showcases the transcendent qualities of contemporary dance and live music.

Have you ever wanted to completely recreate yourself? Chamber Theatre Hintonburg’s presentation of Edmond may convince you to think again. Written by David Mamet in the 1980s, the play tells the tale of the unhappy, mild-mannered Edmond Burke as he embarks on a journey to create himself anew. The results are ruinous. Don’t miss this thought-provoking production at The Carleton Tavern.

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Ottawa’s Hollerado opens for Billy Talent at Scotiabank Place

Rock rumbles into town this weekend as groups Billy Talent, Hollerado, Sum 41, and Indian Handcrafts play at Scotiabank Place. The boys are slowly winding down their cross-Canada tour, which kicked-off on the west coast in mid-March.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Saturday, April 13

Bring the whole clan and discover the buzz of spring on the farm. The Canada Agriculture Museum has all kinds of fun daily activities lined up this month. Kids can learn to cook with chocolate, how to milk a cow, and how to make butter. There are also plenty of opportunities to get acquainted with furry, fluffy, and feathery friends.

Roots, soul, and rock n’ roll can be found at the Black Sheep Inn this Saturday. On tour promoting their new album Ghosts of your Charms, Toronto based New Country Rehab is joined by special guests Jack Pine and The Fire. The groups complement one another well, each putting their own unique twist on the sounds of folk and alt-country.


The National Women’s Show is celebrating women at the Ottawa Convention Centre this weekend. Whatever being a woman means to you, something’s bound to tickle your fancy at this two-day extravaganza. Watch fashion shows! Enjoy food and wine! Seek home renovation advice! With so much to do, and so little time, you’ll want to show up early. A limited number of gift bags is further incentive to get an early start.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Sunday, April 14

Learn how to spruce up your summer retreat with all the bells and whistles at The Cottage and Backyard Show at the Ernst and Young Centre. Learn about building and renovating, and shop for new toys as you prepare for grilling season. By the time summer comes around, all you’ll have left to do is relax.

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Get your outdoor space ready for summer at The Cottage and Backyard Show

While Dad browses The Cottage and Backyard Show, bring the kids over to Kidsfest: The 12th Annual Capital Parent and Kids Show! The show is packed with fun for everyone with shows, exhibits, and educational demonstrations. Parents can peruse summer camp exhibits and save on great family products and services. Also, Diego and his friend Dora the Explorer will be there. They’re kind of a big deal!

Ottawa Weekend Calendar for April 5 to 7

By KAILA MOREAU

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Madison Violet plays the Black Sheep Inn on April 5.

Whether it’s fine arts, tunes, or athletics you’re into, The Ottawa Weekend Calendar has hand-picked the hippest happenings around town!

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Friday, April 5

Feeling artsy? Head down to the National Gallery of Canada and celebrate the seven newest recipients of the prestigious 2013 Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts. Organized by the National Gallery in collaboration with the Canada Council for the Arts and the Governor General, the exhibit features a vast spectrum of art including pottery, paintings, sculpture, film, and sound from this year’s winners.

A fateful meeting of musical minds in the late 1990s brought Canadian singers and songwriters Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac together. Shortly after meeting, the two women formed folk-group Madison Violet. This dynamic duo has been busy making music ever since, performing for sold-out audiences across North America, Australia, the UK, and Europe. Get a load of these talented ladies when they stop off at The Black Sheep Inn.

Go treasure hunting at the Carleton University Field House! Since it’s inception in 1995, the Ottawa Antique Show has been bringing new life to old gems. Over fifty private vendors are bringing their vintage accessories and timeless furnishings to one place for you to choose from. A $10 admission fee allows you unlimited access to the show for its three-day run.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Saturday, April 6

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: International women’s hockey teams face off for the gold.

The IIHF World Women’s Championship returns to Ottawa this year, where it began over twenty years ago in 1990. Eight teams will face-off at the Scotiabank Place, as Canada tries to defend last year’s title as the number one women’s hockey team in the world. This will be the final world championship prior to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Catch the quarter-finals today!

With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day looming in the not-so-distant future, the Ottawa Spring Craft Show may be your saving grace. Boasting 180 vendors offering handmade clothing, home and garden décor, and accessories, you’re sure to find an original gift for mom or dad. (You may not be able to resist buying a thing or two for yourself!) Brides-to-be take note, Saturday features dress designers and wedding planners.

If you’re hungry for harmony, there’s a lot on the menu tonight at Zaphod Beeblebrox in Ottawa’s ByWard Market. Kicking things off is Ottawa singer/songwriter Pia Ashley. From there, the show rolls out an eclectic combination of pop and rock. Ottawa foursome Arms of the Girl bring a fluid blend of alt-country, folk-rock, and Southern blues to the mix, which Toronto’s Paint will contrast with their energetic brand of rock.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Sunday, April 7

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: The Royal Winnipeg Ballet graces the National Arts Centre.

In need of a getaway? Go no further than the National Arts Centre and allow The Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s performance of The Sleeping Beauty to sweep you away. The moving musical score of Tchaikovsky, breathtaking costumes, and stunning choreography will invite you right into this magical kingdom where good triumphs over evil.

If your musical minions want to know all the secrets of a symphony, bring the whole family to Inside the Music at NAC‘s Southam Hall. Ottawa Symphony Orchestra and OrKidstra have arranged this free event to give kids a behind the scenes peek at the instruments and direction that contribute to the Orchestra’s impeccable sound. The kids will have the opportunity to meet the musicians, and even direct a small ensemble.

 

Ottawa Easter Weekend Calendar for March 28 to 31

By KAILA MOREAU

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: The Wooden Sky will light up the stage at The Blacksheep Inn!

Need some excitement this holiday long weekend? The Ottawa Weekend Calendar lines up your best bets to keep you busy.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Thursday, March 28

Escape from the daily grind and get into the groove with Terry Gillespie, the King of Roots music. This seasoned musician draws influences from reggae, jazz, blues and African music, and has played alongside musical greats the likes of Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy, and John Lee Hooker. Launching his new album Bluesoul at the National Arts Centre, Gillespie will take you on a captivating musical ride.

The Wooden Sky is on a roll! This Toronto-based band is fresh off of winning Folk/Roots Group of the Year at the Independent Music Awards, and was recently nominated for a Juno Award for Folk Record of the Year. They’re now embarking on a special tour, where they’ll be playing old favourites and new material for an upcoming record! Kick-off the long weekend with a road trip and see what all the hype is about at The Blacksheep Inn in Wakefield.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Friday, March 29

Round up the flock and bring the whole family to the Canada Agriculture Museum for some Easter fun! From Friday to Monday, Easter on the Farm brings some cute, fluffy newborn chicks, rabbits, and lambs to the Museum. Visitors will have a chance to make and taste traditional Easter breads (and bring the recipes home)! And what would an Easter weekend be without scouring for chocolate? Scavenger hunts for your little lambs will have them scrambling to find chocolate treats.

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Visit furry friends and celebrate Easter on the Farm at the Canada Agriculture Museum

If you’re not travelling this weekend, take a virtual road trip down the Trans-Canada Highway! Road Trip at the Currency Museum puts the Bank of Canada behind the wheel of a macro-economic bus and transports you through time, exploring economic troubles and times of stability. The bus makes its last stop this Sunday as the exhibit wraps up.

Using classical and minimalist aesthetic elements, Sigur Rós rouses emotion in audiences worldwide. The group’s ability to generate such a large fan base is remarkable since they sing only in Icelandic and their own collection of sounds, which they call “vonlenska,” or “Hopelandic.” Promoting their new album Kveikur, set to drop in June 2013, Sigur Rós performs new material at the Scotiabank Place accompanied by an 11-piece live band.

Saturday, March 30

Cajun! Soul! Rock and roll! All of these styles contribute to the powerful, distinctive sound produced by quintessential American band The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Almost forty years ago, lead singer and harmonica player Kim Wilson founded the group as a straight blues band. Muddy Waters is known to have called Wilson his favourite vocalist and harmonica player. Worth bragging about! Today, the sound of this five-piece band has evolved into a high-energy incorporation of a number of different styles. With their new album On the Verge, this blues-rock band is making a stop in Ottawa at Centrepointe Theatre.

Take a closer look at the people who have shaped the history of our nation. The Canadian Museum of Civilization presents their most recent exhibition, Double Take: Portraits of Intriguing Canadians, featuring 59 Canadian personalities whose actions have had a lasting impact on our country. The exhibition will have you seeing these individuals in a new light as photographs, paintings, and artifacts unearth tales ranging from assumed identity, exploitation and scandal, invention, discovery, and glorious achievement.

Are you a man with discerning taste? Are you in need a fresh look for spring? The Berdy Elegance Fashion Show at the Ottawa Convention Centre this weekend will suit you up from head to toe. Berdy Elegance Tailoring has created fine clothing since 2008, and offers the highest quality of customs suits and shirts at affordable prices. With more than 100 fabric swatches and catalogues on site, a stop at this show will ensure that you’re the most fashionable fellow in town.

Sunday, March 31

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Take in some lively images of spring at the Kanata Civic Art Gallery

If spring can’t come soon enough for you, you may benefit from a dose of Spring Song. This free exhibit at the Kanata Civic Art Gallery features artists old and new to the Gallery. Vivid images of gardens in full bloom, vibrant sunsets, melting snow, and returning birds will fill you with joy for the season to come.

Feeling a bit full after a weekend of Easter indulgence? Strap on your dancing shoes and head down to Mercury Lounge to dance off that chocolate! Ottawa’s own Berekete Afrobeat Band, a 15-piece multicultural groove machine will be rocking the house with their eclectic mix of jazz, funk, psychedelic rock, and West African-style percussion.

 

On Tour in Ottawa: Half Moon Run Play Zaphod Beeblebrox

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Half Moon Run play Zaphod Beeblebrox on March 9.

Half Moon Run on are on the rise.

The Montreal-based band — with members originally from Ottawa and Comox, British Columbia — released their debut album Dark Eyes last year to rave reviews.

The album immediately charted on Canadian lists, and they became that new “buzz band” people were talking about at festivals. This led to a frenzied 32 shows in 32 nights across Europe — a pace that continues for the trio.

Half Moon Run are currently on a headlining tour that comes through Ottawa on March 9 at Zaphod Beeblebrox in the ByWard Market. The show is technically sold out, so here’s to hoping you already grabbed a ticket or that they’ll open up some tickets at the door. It will be worth it, as this is an opportunity to see them in an intimate setting before they get pushed into bigger venues sooner than later.

Haven’t had a chance to hear Half Moon Run’s debut album? Well, you can stream the whole record below!

Ottawa Weekend Calendar for March 1 to 3

BY ADELLE FARRELLY

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Disney On Ice: Rockin’ Ever After this weekend at Scotiabank Place.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Friday, March 1
Love great food? How about awesome music?  Wend your way to the Wellington End neighbourhood this weekend for the Wellington End Music & Food Festival, featuring seven great venues and 45 bands. You get to be a festival judge, too: with your ticket, you’ll receive a ballot so you can vote for your favourite food and craft beer pairing. Arrive hungry, because the more you try, the more chances you’ll have at winning great prizes.

Head over to the School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa (SPAO)’s Red Wall Gallery to get a glimpse of “The Seats,” the photographic exhibit by SPAO Artist-In-Residence Mitchell Burton. Burton forces the viewer to consider the spaces and venues where public gatherings take place, whether that means the seats in a theatre or those at a political event.

Give your kids a March treat this year by bringing them to Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After. They’ll be on the edge of their seats as they take in the sight of their favourite Disney characters, now including Merida from Brave, and you’ll enjoy the dizzying feats of the performers as you create lasting family memories.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Saturday, March 2

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Jarvis Church’s Soul Station comes into town this weekend.

If you’ve ever wondered what happened to Gerald Eaton, front man for the groundbreaking Philosopher Kings, wonder no more. In addition to writing and producing for artists such as K’Naan, Eaton has transformed himself into Jarvis Church, and he’s breezing into town with his much-anticipated concert, “Soul Train.”

Here’s an event for the avid readers and writers among you: The Ottawa International Writers Festival kicks off this weekend with “Twisting Reality: Hidden in Plain Sight”, featuring award-winning local author Charles de Lint, Gary Blackwood, and Cheryl Rainfield. The trio explains the magic of young adult fiction, and on Sunday, de Lint leads a two-hour writing workshop for participants ages 12 to 24.

Say goodbye to winter and celebrate the coming spring (or longer days, at least) with Barnyard Break at the Canada Agriculture Museum. Get up close and personal with all the farm work that goes into baking a cake: milking cows, gathering eggs, grinding grains, and tapping maple. Plus the kids just might make a fluffy new friend.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Sunday, March 3

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Get active this weekend in Ottawa’s Power of Movement yoga event

Join the fight against arthritis by participating in Ottawa’s Power of Movement yoga event, just one of the many yoga classes taking place across the country on the same day. No matter your skill level or familiarity (really!), you are warmly invited to take part. Empower ME Yoga teachers lead the Ottawa group at the Glebe Community Centre.

Ottawa Chamberfest presents Fujii Percussion and Voices, a concert by the Fujii family of Japan, Mutsuko, Haruka, and Rika, as they perform selections by both Japanese and Canadian composers. Joining them are the Toronto Children’s Chorus and the Ottawa Children’s Choir. You’ll hear music performed on rarely played instruments, including the sanukite stone, an instrument made from volcanic rock.

Epic Journey – Don McCullin’s New Exhibit at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa

“Don McCullin: A Retrospective” on now at the National Gallery of Canada (Photo: Near Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin (1961) ©Don McCullin/Contact Press Images)

British photojournalist Don McCullin has spent his life covering some of the world’s most infamous conflicts, including those in Cyprus, Vietnam, the Congo, and Lebanon. But his latest exhibition — a collection of 120 black and white photographs — sees the artist travelling inward, recounting his own journey from working class Englander to foreign correspondent.

Experience “Don McCullin: A Retrospective” at the National Gallery of Canada until April 14. 

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