Need to start planning your Halloween costume? Want to get out for some great shows? Pick up a new skill? We’ve got you covered for all that and more in this weekend’s roundup.
All Weekend
On Friday and Saturday, Wall Candy Art Expo hosts the NOIR Wall Candy event. Friday night’s sold-out vernissage has a masquerade theme, and the main exhibition day on Saturday will feature more than 50 professional artists from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and everywhere in between. Read our preview of this event here.
The Broadway musical Mean Girls plays at the NAC through Sunday. Check out the preview interview with one of the cast members and the review of the show, which is totally fetch for you Mean Girls fans.
The 25th Anniversary Fall Edition Writers Festival takes place until October 26 and there are so many great events, which you can search by fiction, politics, non-fiction, science, history, memoir and more.
Ottawa’s independent theatres have some great films playing.
Looking for hidden secrets in and around Ottawa? Check out this post for some great ideas.
Saturday and Sunday you can check out the Ottawa Antique & Vintage Market, which takes over Carleton’s Fieldhouse after a pandemic hiatus with tons of unique vendors who buy and sell great vintage and antique pieces. If you plan on going, be sure to get the admission fee discount coupon available on their website. More details in this post.
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Thursday
The Ottawa Tool Library is offering a knife sharpening workshop in a small hands-on group so you can learn the perfect technique!
Spice up your week and drop in for Broadway Workout to learn some choreography to a hit Broadway song in a comfortable and no-pressure situation, so you can enjoy the tunes and get your sweat on.
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Friday
Canadian singer Basia Bulat plays the NAC to promote her newest album Are You in Love?, which she recorded in the Mojave desert.
The 80s Dance Party with DJ Remi Royale + The Underground is back at House of TARG for a great party with live music and a DJ.
Fully Completely: Tragically Hip Tribute: hit up Mavericks for all your fave Hip tunes. Opening are local bands Area 52 and Foreman and Co.
Jim Bryson plays SAW Gallery with his full band. Summersets (Kalle Mattson and Andrew Sowka) are the openers.
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Saturday
The Ottawa Tool Library is holding a garage sale on Oct. 22 from 10am to 1pm. All tools for sale have been inspected by their tool doctors and are working and safe to use (no frayed cords etc.). What a great way to score a deal and support their great work!
Get your spooky season on with the Spooktacular Craft Market with over 40 local artists and makers.
The Shops on Elgin are hosting a sidewalk sale from 11am to 3pm. Check out great deals from Pot & Pantry, Boogie+Birdie, Gifted Type and Scrims.
Spirit of Rasputin’s, Ottawa’s folk music society, presents a concert with singer-songwriter Missy Burgess at the Westboro Masonic Hall. Missy will be accompanied by Vince Halfhide on guitar. The opening act is Ottawa duo Melarkie Sideshow (Melissa Hucul and Mark Evenchick).
The HOMECOMING art vendor market and music showcase is co-presented with Nosy Mag and features 20 local vendors plus musical performances by Yolande Laroche, Chris Love (Pith), Yung Heat & Simone Provencher.
The talented Danielle Allard has her new album release party for INVADER at an outdoor celebration at BeetBox Farm (how fitting!).
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Sunday
Ottawa’s A Company of Fools is doing some fall cleaning and holding a rummage sale. Check out their selection of past theatrical production costumes. Whether you’re looking for a zany Halloween costume, a special Foolish trinket, or a blast from Torchlight’s past, they’ve got you covered. There will be music, dozens of Foolish costumes/items, and a complimentary pancake breakfast to keep you satiated as you rifle through the racks and partake in the silent auction, where they’ll be parting with some of their most high-end and illustrious treasures. Come with an empty belly and leave with arms full of Fools swag.
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Listen, take this for what it’s worth as I’m no parent, but Monkey Rock Music has a kid’s music show at Red Bird with John and Kieran where the adults can enjoy a cappuccino or beer while your kids rock out and spend some energy—that sounds like a sweet deal for both adults and kids!
Regular season winners Atlético Ottawa have made their first playoffs (and came in last place last season!) and already won their first away game in a two-leg match. It’s a great opportunity to jump on the bandwagon if you haven’t already. If they win this round, the final playoff takes place next Sunday, October 30 at home and it will surely be massive!
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Monday
Bonus event — don’t forget to vote! It’s an important way to have your say in how you’d like our city’s future to look. All the information you need is available here to find out who’s running for Mayor, Councillor, and for the school boards in your ward. Voting is from 10am to 8pm. Make your voice heard!
