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Today SPAO Exhibition 19 showcases the work by College Diploma students, who have been taught digital, analogue and historic photographic techniques over the course of the two year program. Tonight through May 12. New Opera Lyra Composer-in-Residence Andrew Ager’s new interpretation of The Great Gatsby premieres at Southminster United Church. Internationally renowned Canadian comic Pete Johansson plays Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa West tonight and tomorrow night. Frankly we’re amazed that there are any tickets remaining for Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift at Knox Presbyterian Church. They won’t last long. There’s more Taylor Swift over at the Bronson Centre: TSwift Dance Party: The Tortured Poets Department is a Swiftie-run event with hits from all the icon’s eras. Kai Thomas will be signing copies of his bestselling novel In the Upper Country at Octopus Books from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Tonight. 116 Third Ave. Shop for Monther’s Day, for your home, or for yourself: the Manotick Art Associations’ Inspirations Show & Sale takes over Manotick Curling Club until Sunday. Free admission. 5519 South River Drive. The Fify-Five Plus Lifestyle Show features exhibitors and experts to help visitors with home upkeep, health, funeral and memorial planning, and where to spend their leisure dollars. Free admission, no ticket required. EY Centre today and Saturday. ByTowne Cinema: Problemista, Wicked Little Letters, Irena’s Vow, Drunken Cinema: Scooby-Doo Mayfair Theatre: One Life, Remembering Gene Wilder, The Rocky Horror Picture Show Gigs Pulse. Mavericks Sing a Sea Shanty. Beyond the Pale Brewing Co Electric Rage III. Rainbow Bistro Chris Cresswell. Arts Court Rick Rangno Trio. Montgomery Scotch Lounge Cloud of Rock. Irene’s Pub Restaurant Red Light Run, Jordy Jeppsen. Avant-Garde bar Artillery, Vapor, Potential Threat, Infrared. Dominion Tavern Carn Davidson 9. National Arts Centre Shane Prendergast. Red Bird Danilo Audi. Bar Robo
Tomorrow - If Ottawa Jazz Festival feels too far away, Bar Robo has the solution with the New Orleans sounds of James Andrews and the Crescent City All Stars.
- Muslim Young Professionals Board Games Night 8:00 pm at 839 Somerset St W K1R 6R6.
- The Inspirations Show and Sale continues in Manotick.
- Ottawa Pops Orchestra’s final concert of the season will be a surprise. That’s right - we don’t know who’s performing what. Be at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre at 7:30 pm this Saturday (April 20) for the big reveal.
- The Re4m Design and Fabrication Inc Eco Market is an Earth Day event designed to both entertain and keep items out of landfill. Wander the vendors to find upcycled items, vintage pieces, scrap lumber, locally handcrafted goods, and delicious food. Plus, there are two bike fixing workshops that will teach you how to change a flat tire (limited spaces, sign up here). Free to attend. 1360D Billings Ave.
Spring hours begin today at Ottawa Farm Fresh’s Farm Store. You can now shop for organic foods, gardening supplies, and seedlings Thursdays through Saturdays. You can also pick up your CSA shares at the Store. 2811 Ramsayville Road, Gloucester. It’s Day 2 of the Fifty-Five Plus show at EY Centre. If you love being outdoors in summer the Ottawa Outdoor + Adventure Travel Show will have everything you need for the most epic season yet. Free admission, free parking. Today and tomorrow at Nepean Sportsplex. Visit Spring Markets in Stittsville, at Carlingwood Shopping Centre (for Ottawa Humane Society), at Churchill Seniors Centre (Vintage PopUp 613), and Merivale Mall (Nepean Day Market). Ottawa Art Gallery’s Art School Confidential showcases 50 years of the Department of Visual Arts at University of Ottawa. Ottawa Little Theatre’s production of Grand Horizons closes today. You know that broken small appliance in your basement? Don’t throw it away – try to get it fixed at the Ottawa Tool Library’s Repair Café today at Ottawa City Hall. Speaking of the Ottawa Tool Library, they’ll also have a booth at Ottawa Fastener Supply’s 40th anniversary “Tools Days” event. (3020 Hawthorne Road) ByTowne Cinema: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (extended), Irena’s Vow, Wicked Little Letters, The Dark Side of Oz Mayfair Theatre: One Life, Maniac Gigs Shroud with Piss The Bed, The Band Whose Name is a Symbol. Irene’s Pub Restaurant Mia$$ Poetic Pleasure EP Release. Avant-Garde Bar Out of Order, Vanier Shank, Uncle Depressant. Dominion Tavern Emo Night Ottawa - 420 Edition. The 27 Club TALK - Lord of the Flies & Birds & Bees Tour. Bronson Centre Music Theatre Capital Rap Battle. One Up Cocktail Pub Vitality: Tribute to Pearl Jam. Overflow Brewing Co. Ottawa Jazz Orchestra. National Arts Centre Fourth Stage Disco Night. Rainbow Bistro Table 9. Carleton Tavern Bruce Springsteen Tribute: Last of the Duke Street Kings. LIVE on Elgin Just for Laughs Road Show 2024. Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe 90s Dance Party with DJ Wes. Cold Bear Brewing Co (Arnprior ON) New Wave Dance Party with The Underground. Busters Bar & Grill
Sunday Don’t be sad because the weekend is ending, be excited about the Bingo at Beyond the Pale. It’s free to play, starts at 1:00 pm, and you can reserve your table here. Not sure if tango is for you? Join other ‘tango-curious’ people this afternoon for a free beginner class. No partner or experience necessary. Class is from 1:00 to 2:30 PM at 61 Main Street, Ottawa. Embrace the unexpected! Ash Posy will be popping up at All Eco Boutique from noon until 5:00 pm. It’s a great opportunity to try before you buy. Work up a thirst with Union 108’s Pilates & Pints class at Cold Bear Brewery in Arnprior, ON. 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Once the workout is complete, enjoy a non-alcoholic drink or fine beer from Cold Bear (one beverage is included in the ticket). $40 The NAC Orchestra’s Amazing Planet Earth event is more than a family-friendly concert. For an hour before the music even starts, there will be activities in the Main Lobby for kids to burn off some creative energy. $15. The event staff at the Barrhaven Boston Pizza have dreamed up another kid-friendly event: Royal Lunch with Aladdin & Jasmine. Shop with more than 50 vendors at Square Lemon’s Spring in Bloom craft market. 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at Glebe Community Centre (175 Third Avenue). ByTowne CInema: Wicked Little Letters, Irena’s Vow, Problemista Mayfair Theatre: One Life, Sting Gigs Crystalena & Emma Oh’s Spring Matinee Showcase. Rainbow Bistro Sourpuss, Castle Black, Saturn Sunrise. LIVE on Elgin The Sunday Night Revue. Irene’s Pub Restaurant Acoustic Coffee House. Red Bird
Monday Visit gorgeous Almonte for the Arbor Week Speaker Series featuring Ed Lawrence, who will hold a Tree and Garden Q&A. Other speakers include Will Affleck from Just Good Compost and Scott Horton. If that isn’t enough, there will also be a seedling giveaway. 7:00 pm at Almonte Old Town Hall. Start the week off by flexing your creative muscles (and enjoying a fine beer). Beyond the Pale’s Painting Workshop will be led by an instructor who will guide participants of any level of experience through the exercise. Sammy Obeid brings his politically charged humour to Bronson Centre for one night. Tonight's screening of The Condor & The Eagle at the Mayfair is brought to you by Ecology Ottawa and admission is by donation. ByTowne CInema: Irena’s VowMayfair Theatre: Remembering Gene Wilder, The Condor & The Eagle, Sting Gigs Raven, Vicious Rumours, Lutharo, No Plans for Chaos. Rainbow Bistro Bluegrass Mondays ft. The Dusty Drifters. Red Bird Open Mic Night. Art House Café 2000s Music Trivia Night. Boston Pizza Barrhaven Trivia night. Select Royal Oak pubs
Just Announced / Now Booking Live wrestling is back at Broadhead Brewing Co on Saturday May 4. Broadhead to the Bone will be an evening of fine beer and outstanding entertainment. Early Bird tickets $20. GCTC’s Summer Stage programme for kids is perfect for creative young people aged 7-15 who are looking for a summer camp experience made just for them.
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