OttawaStart's Weekly Event Round-Up: December 10-16

_ Our crowdsourced list of the best events in Ottawa this week. You can find even more events on our Ottawa Event Calendar . _

** Until January 7: ** ** Christmas Lights Across Canada ** This season marks the 31st edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada. The program was launched in 1985 to highlight landmarks along Confederation Boulevard, including Parliament Hill, National Capital Commission (NCC) sites, national museums, institutions, monuments, embassies and other prominent institutions, as well as to add vibrancy to the Capital during the winter months and kick off the holiday season in Canada’s Capital Region. Notable updates this year include an increase of 100,000 lights in the Capital including a new location on MacKenzie Avenue, and a winter lightscape projection show that will be presented on Parliament buildings every night from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. _ (Sponsored) _ ** Thursday, December 10: Film Nights ** It’s movie night! Choose from two free film events: the riveting Granito: How to Nail a Dictator (marking Human Rights Day) with Inter Pares, or the breathtaking Chasing Ice (an account of climate change) with Carleton’s Climate Commons Working Group. _ – Denise Deby , Green Living Ottawa _ ** Friday, December 11: Winter’s Coming Warm-Up Party ** Winter’s around the corner and The Cardboard Crowns and Suits N’ Toques have decided to throw a party to warm things up. The two local ska/punk/reggae bands will be performing live at the Rainbow Bistro this Friday night alongside London, Ontario group Dirty Sol. This will be the Cardboard Crowns’ last show in a while as the guys are taking a break to complete their new album set to come out in Spring 2016. _ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _ ** Saturday, December 12: Heart, Home & Handmade Craft Fair ** The Heart, Home & Handmade indie craft fair is being held at the Hellenic Centre this Saturday. The semi-annual boutique event showcases some of the National Capital Region’s most talented handmade designers and offers a a modern twist on the conventional craft fair. _ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _ ** Sunday, December 13: Festive brunch at the Museum of Nature ** Feast upon Russian smoked salmon, Caribbean molasses and rum-soaked salmon, California rolls, traditional roast turkey with all of the fixings, latkes with apple compote, French Crêpes Suzette, chocolate fondue, festive desserts, and much much more! Round out a wonderful Museum experience with a visit through world-class exhibitions. Say hello to the dinosaurs this holiday season.  Seatings at 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM. To reserve, contact reservations.ottawa@gourmetcuisine.com or at 613-232-6976. _ (Sponsored) _ ** Sunday, Dec 13: Refugees Welcome: Community March Against Islamophobia ** Show solidarity with acceptance and open arms, and against fear and hate. A great opportunity to show what Ottawans are made of to our new neighbours! _ – Laura Gauthier _ ** Wednesday, December 16: The Sawdust Reading Series ** 7:00 pm. Pour Boy, 495 Somerset W. Featured poets Pearl Pirie & tba & open mic; monthly contests for feature. _ – Amanda Earl , Bywords _ _ For more events, check out ottawastart.com/events/ … or add your event via ottawastart.com/start/ _