Don’t tell Mother Nature, but fall is here and so is the spooky season. There are lots of events this weekend—but not all are spooky if you’re not quite ready for that yet!
All weekend
Until Oct.8, you can catch the wonderful production of Cabaret by Ovation Productions at Meridian Theatres. Check out Apt613’s review.
Also until Oct. 8, the GCTC presents The Supine Cobbler, “the contemporary feminist western you didn’t know you needed” according to Apt613’s reviewer, Cristina Paolozzi.
The ByTowne and Mayfair Theatres have a great lineup of movies to check out, thanks to Apt613’s Barbara Popel.
You can head to Algonquin College Theatre to see Paper Moon Theatre’s production of Sweeney Todd, running from Oct. 7 to 15—perfect to get you in the mood for this spooky season.
Wilfrid’s restaurant at the Chateau Laurier is doing a Thanksgiving Brunch from Oct. 7 to 9.
The fall colours are underway, which means a beautiful trip to Gatineau Park is in order. Check out the free shuttle options.
The Crown and Pumpkin Studio Tour takes place on Oct. 7 and 8, 10am to 4pm daily and includes 15 stops and 50+ artists in Almonte, Clayton and the surrounding rural area. See demonstrations of glass blowing and bead making, basketry, felting, pottery, sculpture and more.
Over at the NAC, the Pops orchestra is putting on The Best of Broadway—check out Apt613’s preview!
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Thursday
Head to Live on Elgin for Montreal’s Sons of Arrakis, with Gatineau’s Hempress and Subsun as openers.
Take in a staged reading of The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre. It’s a moving piece of theatre that speaks out against hate directed at marginalized communities. Read Apt613’s interview with the director here. Tickets are free.
Get a deep relaxation and rejuvenation experience with CattleyaYoga’s Harmonic Resonance: Sound Bath.
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Friday
Check out the public exhibition at Ottawa City Hall for Islamic Heritage Month from 2pm to 8pm.
With a name like Surf Hat, you won’t be surprised to hear this indie-surf rock group is from Squamish, B.C. Check out their set at Live on Elgin.
Juno-award-winning jazz sextet Turboprop, led by drummer and composer Ernesto Cervini, plays a double bill with Petr Cancura and Roddy Ellias at Arts Court.
Drop in for a Broadway Workout class in Old Ottawa South (or other locations on other days) to get your sweat on to some showtunes in a fun, choreographed, no-pressure class.
Afternoon Bike Ride play the NAC with their combination of ambient, acoustic, folk and pop sounds.
House of TARG presents another fab 80s Dance Party with DJ Remi Royale and The Underground—always a blast at TARG!
Another one to get you ready for spooky season: Capital Pop-Up Cinema presents the 1931 Dracula at Beechwood Cemetery.
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Saturday
Southern Ontario singer-songwriter Katie Cruel (aka Kate Boothman) plays Red Bird Live in promotion of her new album Lost Vagus. Katie has gained a reputation as a solo performer, playing repeatedly as the invited opener for established songwriting talents like Blue Rodeo, Wilco, Joe Pernice (The Pernice Brothers), and Kathleen Edwards.
Catch the Ottawa Valley legend Lucky Ron at The Laff for his weekly set.
Get your 1960s rock and soul dance party on with Live on Elgin’s Mod Nite with DJ Emmett.
Ottawa On Tap Beerfest is coming to Hintonburg Park from 1-6 pm. Featuring 10 of Ottawa’s favourite breweries and a beer garden with entertainment and games, this event is in support of Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa.
The Arlington Art Market takes place between Bank and Kent with a great lineup of local vendors, makers and music.
Sunday
Head to Live on Elgin for something a little different—catch Australian drummer Maria Moles, who is influenced by Kulintang music from the Philippines and contemporary electronic productions.
Curious about fungi? The Ottawa Mushroom Society is hosting a walk-through Pinhey Forest for families to explore Ottawa’s many mushroom species!
Catch a drag show at the Minotaure in Gatineau that’s a fundraiser for Jeunesse Idem, an organization supporting 2LGBTQIA+ communities.
Monday
Test your knowledge with Geek Trivia at Level One Game Pub to not only put that information to good use but to celebrate it!
It’s a great night to check out Monday Night Salsa at The Mill! There are beginner and intermediate workshops, social dancing and lots of great fun, food and drinks.
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