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▪️ Mayfair Theatre is screening the the 50th anniversary, 4K restoration version of Francis Ford Coppola’s The Conversation. Bonus: see a very young Harrison Ford in an early supporting role.
▪️ Gigspace is tiny, so by the time you read this the in-person tickets to the Duncan Hopkins’ Two Guitar Hit gig might be sold out. Good thing you can purchase livestream tickets too.
▪️ Vancouver-born singer/songwriter Suzie Ungerleider, who toured and recorded as Oh Susanna in the 1990s, is playing her new album at Red Bird tonight. As of Thursday morning there aren’t many tickets left.
▪️ The Hub Market Café has been created to foster connections and resources for Black entrepreneurs. Today’s opening ceremony will feature speakers, interactive workshops, music and art performances, a fashion show, and more.
▪️ It’s possible that you’ve never sampled fine, aged spirits from 75 feet underground. The Whisky Tasting Fundraiser at the Diefenbunker is your chance to try it.
🆓 Bobby B Productions welcomes the Ottawa DJ Festival to the stage this Saturday. Drop in anytime between 3:00 pm and 11:00 pm for half hour DJ sets, food and drink trucks, and fun for the whole family.
▪️ European Film Festival screenings: Hygge! (6:00 pm), Family Therapy (8:30 pm)
▪️ ByTowne Cinema: Antra, Restoration: The Sweet Hereafter, Blitz
▪️ Mayfair Theatre: The Substance, The Conversation, Saturday Night Sinema
Gigs
▪️ Glamour Profession (Steely Dan tribute) Queen Street Fare
▪️ Boids, Pomegranate, All Day Breakfast. Avant-Garde Bar
▪️ Ash Ravens, Almyr Jules. Irene’s Pub
▪️ Joe Grass. Fourth Stage (National Arts Centre)
▪️ Death Comes Riffing, Possessed Steel. House of Targ
▪️ Beyond Driven, This Disaster, Don’t Tell Sarah, UNTIL. The Rainbow Bistro
▪️ Unsociably High, The Pudding Chomeur, Leeny Jones. Live! on Elgin
Saturday Markets, Church Bazaars, and Craft Fairs:
🌲 Candles, books, home decor, tarot cards and readings: find them all and more at the Ottawa Mystic Market (today and Sunday at Next Door)
🌲 613Flea brings more than 150 vendors to Aberdeen Pavilion.
🌲 You’ll find more than 100 vendors at the “bigger and better” 2nd Annual Robert Plante Holiday Market (today and Sunday).
🌲 In addition to the usual crafts and delicious home baking, the Orléans United Church Christmas Bazaar will have a silent auction.
🌲 Trinity United Church Christmas Bazaar takes over 1099 Maitland Ave.
🌲 Itty Bitty 2024 Artisan & Art Show by Arts Carleton Place is back.
🌲 Grab a free hot chocolate or hot apple cider while you shop from 120 vendors at the Ritchie Feed & Seed Christmas Bazaar in Richmond.
🌲 Road Trip: Visit the town of Winchester, Ontario’s Garden Party Christmas Market and enjoy horse drawn wagon rides, crafting, a petting zoo, food, and live music.
🌲 The One & Only Arts and Crafts Fair by Action Sandy Hill will raise funds for local youth and arts organizations. You’ll also find the annual Good Book Sale, which supports literacy programs at Viscount Alexander school.
🌲 Road Trip: It’s a busy day in Brockville, Ontario: the Christmas Market takes over Brockville Shopping Center with 30 vendors, live music and hot apple cider. Today and Sunday at 54 Centre St. Meanwhile, visit the Miracle on King Street (10:00 am to 4:00 pm today) to make an ornament in Santa’s workshop, sing carols, and enjoy live music.
🌲 The Barrhaven Winter Craft Market at the Walter Baker Sports Centre is raising funds for CHEO.
🌲 Road Trip: It might be too early for skiing but Calabogie is alive with the sounds of Christmas at the Winter Market. Please bring a donation for the Calabogie Food Bank.
🌲 Beechwood Market, which is closed for the season, is resurrected this evening for the Beechwood Night Market at Mackay Memorial Hall, featuring food, craft beer and wine, and tarot readings.