The event submission form seems to be broken. Email your events to us at ‘events@theottawan.com’ while we fix it. Today - John Waters’ Hairspray began as a moderately successful film in 1988, became a cult favourite on VCRs in the early 1990s, was turned into a Tony-award winning Broadway musical in 2002 (book and lyrics by Marc Sharman, whose South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut tunes quickly became classics), and was in turn transformed into another cinematic iteration combining the story of the original film with the hugely popular musical.
It’s a simple enough story about body positivity and racial segregation in 1962, but it remains popular because of its secret sauce: insanely catchy songs delivered with high energy dance and a feel good factor that leaves you smiling as you leave the theatre.
It’s no secret that Darren loves musicals, and getting to see the show live last night is like Christmas came early. He enjoys Hairspray so much that anytime either movie version is on TV he’ll stop what he’s typing to watch it.
Broadway Across Canada’s touring version of the show, playing at the NAC until Saturday, delivered all the singing, dancing, and energy that Darren could ask for. @BACTouring #BACHAIRSPRAY At Perfect Books, Kevin Hearne will present his new novel, The Curse of the Krakens. 7:00 p.m. at 258A Elgin. Make it a chill Wednesday evening with the Prescott’s Board Game Night.
Gigs - Atomic Masquerade. Atomic Rooster
- Taproom Trivia. Stray Dog Brewing
- Dirty Rectangles. Avant-Garde Bar
- Open Mic. Pour Boy Pub
- Girls+ to the Front, Jessy Lindsay, KJ Thomas. Irene’s Pub & Restaurant
- Rainbow Bash for CKCU: Iconoclast, Vicki Brittle,, C.A. & Sonny. Rainbow Bistro
- Customer Service, Out by Lucy, Dart Trees. House of TARG
- Jazz Jams with the Peter Hume Trio. Montgomery Scotch Lounge
- November Jazz Nite with Angelo Leo. Queen St. Fare
Tomorrow
- The European Union Film Festival is back for its 38th edition with in-person screenings – one film from each of the 27 member states – from tonight through November 26. Tonight’s lineup: Ramona from Spain, and The Man with the Answers from Cyprus. All screenings happen in the Ottawa Art Gallery Alma Duncan Salon, 10 Daly Ave. If you can’t attend, most of the films will be screened virtually at the online festival December 1 through 17.
Take a free, guided meditation workshop at the Ottawa Public Library Nepean branch (1547 Merivale Road). The Ottawa Human Society’s Auxiliary Christmas Craft sale will be set up at Carlingwood Mall until Saturday (November 18). Kindred Shop and Studio’s Holiday Opening will offer 25% off everything in the shop, Tarot readings, and good times. A portion of each sale will be donated to Cat Rescue Network. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 1243 Wellington St. Broadway Across Canada presents feel-good musical Hairspray at the NAC until November 19. Author Lesley Choyce reads from his latest novel, The Untimely Resurrection of John Alexander MacNeil. He’ll also give tips to aspiring writers. Octopus Books. The snowy streets are a perfect fit for the Almonte Winter Night Market from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Get a handle on your holiday shopping with a stroll down Mill St, where merchants will have promos, holiday tunes will be playing, and you’ll have plenty of food and drink to choose from. It’s opening day at the Rock ’n’ Gem Show, where you’ll find jewellery, crystals, gemstones, beads and fossils for your creations. The show runs until Sunday at the EY Centre.
Gigs
- Comedy Night. Pour Boy
- Uncle Strut, Myles from Home, PettyCache, Noise Hotel. Lowertown Brewery
- Joe McDonald Trio. Montgomery Scotch Lounge
- Boy Golden, Fontine, Kris Ulrich. Rainbow Bistro
- Corpse Pit, Ultimis, Exorcist. House of TARG
- Scott Helman. Bronson Centre
Friday To really get in the holiday mood, take the Magic of Lights drive-through experience at Wesley Clover Parks (starting tonight and continuing through January 6, 2024. Your entire carload gets to see lighting displays of holiday scenes and life-size characters. Get a glimpse inside some truly fabulous homes and raise funds for Hospice Care Ottawa. Homes for the Holidays offers tours of six gracious homes, all of which have been decorated for the holidays by local florists and designers. Today through Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Physical tickets must be booked and picked up in advance. Meet the producers of Ontario’s fine wines and craft ciders at Outstanding in their Fields. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (VIP reception from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm). While you’re sampling wine, cider, and charcuterie, buy bottles for gifts (or yourself), which will be delivered to your home or office after the event. This event will raise funds for Ottawa Food Bank. Broadway Across Canada presents feel-good musical Hairspray at the NAC until November 19. The Maple Leaf Almrausch Club of Ottawa presents a Christmas Market with all the German flavours of the season. 3928 Farmers Way in Carlsbad Springs, tonight from 5:00 pm to 9:00pm. Continues Saturday and Sunday. Possible Worlds is holding its first Object//Project event in its new home at Arts Court, Friday November 17 to Saturday November 18. Expect experimental music, the opening of a Canadian Risograph Group exhibition (digital screen printing), and an artist market. At the same time, Possible Worlds’ own record label Low Noise Productions will be celebrating 10 years. The event continues tomorrow (Saturday November 18).
Gigs - Lana Del Rey Dance Party. Mavericks
- The Wade-Laroche Trio. Montgomery Scotch Lounge
- Six13 A cappella. First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
- Hubsch Martel Zoubek with Humboldt Duo. St. James United Church (Glebe)
- The Retrogrades Live. Queen St. Fare
- Diamond Weapon, Gilgamesh, Poste. Avant-Garde Bar
- Eighties dance Party. House of TARG
Just Announced / Now Booking - Ticket sales for Overflow Brewing’s next Brewer’s Dinner on Tuesday November 21 end tomorrow morning at 9:00 am (Thursday November 16). Enjoy six courses paired with craft beer, and the company of other fine beer enthusiasts.
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