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▪️ Act fast to get your ticket to Renée Landry & The Cool’s performance of Back to Black (A Tribute to Amy Winehouse) tonight at Irene’s Pub. The Friday night show is sold out.
▪️ The 18th Annual Remembrance Day Benefit Show at Dominion Tavern features Out of Order, The Scally Cap Brats, Vanier Shank, and Uncle Depressant.
▪️ Celebrate the final work of late Ottawa poet Jacqueline Bourque and listen to readings by other writers at Manx Pub. “Without Beginning or End” starts at 5:00 pm.
▪️ Meet Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue and some of their clients who are searching for forever homes at the Adoption Event and Fundraising event. Pet Valu 970 Smyth Road.
▪️ Improv artists looking to hone their abilities in the skill of The Haroldshould check out the workshop at Bronson Centre this afternoon.
▪️ Listen as author Catherine Allard recounts the challenges and triumphs of her life while she navigates life following two massive strokes at a young age. Books on Beechwood
▪️ Veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces will receive 15% off in-store at Aurelius Fine Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars.
▪️ St Laurent Shopping Centre’s Remembrance Day experience to honour Canadian veterans will feature strings, pipes and drums, and Highland dance. 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
▪️ Learn effective bystander intervention techniques to combat racism. The Practicing Disrupting Racism workshop isn’t a sit-and-watch affair; you’ll get the chance to practice the techniques with the other attendees. Entry by donation. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at The Grove.
▪️ Ottawa Canadian Film Festival closes with a screening of the feature Stealing Vows.
▪️ Over Here, Over There is a play created from actual diaries kept by a First World War soldier and his wife back home. Orléans United Church, 6:30 pm.
▪️ ByTowne Cinema: Anorak, Blitz, Ottawa Canadian Film Festival
▪️ Mayfair Theatre: The Outrun, The Godfather
🎄 Christmas Craft Markets and Church Bazaars:
🆓 National Capital Artisans need two gyms on two days for their massive Holiday Magic Craft Show. Lester B Pearson High School, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm (continues tomorrow). Please bring cash or a non-perishable donation for the Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard.
▪️ 20 local artists and resellers will be set up at Next Door Market & Event Space for the Artful Market, this Saturday and Sunday.
▪️ The Fall Vendor Market at Woodroffe United Church features more than 45 local vendors and artisans. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the organizers’ hamper drive.
▪️ Find indoor plants, sporting equipment, collectibles and more at the Carleton Memorial United Church Fall Bazaar.
▪️ Road Trip: take a drive in the country and visit the 42nd annual Kinburn Community Association Christmas Craft Market.
▪️ Road Trip: The St James Church Snowflake Bazaar in Carleton Placeis an excellent opportunity to shop for knitting, sewing, jewellery, and vintage gifts. Please note: it’s cash only.
▪️ Road Trip: If you can’t make this Saturdays’ Christmas Farmers’ Market in Metcalfe, there’s another one on December 14.
Gigs
▪️ Los Desperados: tribute to The Eagles. Overflow Brewing
▪️ Barrelhouse: tributes to the Beatles, Steely Dan, and The Allman Brothers. Rainbow Bistro
▪️ Lady Soul: A Tribute to Motown and Soul. Carleton Tavern
▪️ Pop Culture Icons, Dirty Cheetah, Crooked Jacks. Café Dekcuf
▪️ The Vice Parade. D’Arcy McGee’s Sparks St.
▪️ Norma Jean, Teeth. The Brass Monkey
▪️ Apes of the State, Rent Strike, The Dreaded Rebels, Rich Chris. House of TARG