6 February 2014 / #weekly OttawaStart's Weekly Event Round-Up: February 6-12, 2014_ “Winterlude House” by Lydia Bociurkiw, from the OttawaStart Flickr Group . _Here are our contributors' picks for the best events in Ottawa this week.** Thursday-Sunday, February 6-9: Second Weekend of Winterlude ** An action-packed weekend of skating, ice sculpturing, dancing, music and more. There are dozens of events at the official Winterlude sites and at other venues across Ottawa. Check out OttawaStart’s Winterlude Guide for more info.**** ** Thursday-Sunday, February 6-9: Ottawa Fashion Week ** Hilton Lac Leamy & Museum of History (Sunday) Seventeen cutting edge designers are being showcased at the winter Ottawa Fashion Gala, opening Thursday night at Hilton Lac Leamy in Gatineau. Among them, locals Zarucci, Lococina, Sukhoo Sukhoo, Jane and Emilia, and Elena Hinke. For the first time, a glitzy gala has been added, Saturday night._Max Keeping _** Thursday-Saturday, February 6-8: Cracking-Up the Capital Comedy Festival **Cracking-Up the Capital continues with some very funny people this week. On Friday evening, Mary Walsh talks comedy with CBC Ottawa’s Lucy van Oldenbarneveld. Saturday has a great closing night line-up, too (but very few tickets left). The festival benefits mental health initiatives in Ottawa._Denise Deby , Green Living Ottawa _ **** ** Thursday, February 6: The Factory Reading Series ** 7:00 pm at Carleton Tavern, 223 Armstrong UPSTAIRS. N.W. Lea, Hugh Thomas + m erskine. one local poet, one New Brunswick poet & one Toronto poet. i think this is what’s known as a pint of poets. their work is zany, innovative, melancholy & minimal. i’m not going to say which adjective applies to which poetry. come for the poetry, stay for the quarts._Amanda Earl , Bywords _ ****** Thursday, February 6 **** : Art show at Hintonburg Public House ** Check out this fantastic art show at the Hintonburg Public House from February 3 - March 3 in support of ALSO! Opening Party on Thursday, February 6 at 7pm! The event, Sweet Brown Sugar Baadasssss Black Power, is a celebration of counter-culture. The Black is Beautiful and Black Power movements awoke consciences of many generations. This artistic and political revolution remains a reference for modern social justice struggles. The works presented in this vernissage hone in on icons of these movements and thus remind us of the correlation between the struggle for recognition (Black Power), the affirmation of differences (Black is Beautiful) and the birth of an original aesthetic (the counter-culture). Part of the proceeds will go to ALSO Adult & Family Literacy._Laura Gauthier _**** ** Thursday, February 6: RESOLUTION 2014** SAW Video invites you to the ByTowne Cinema this Thursday to view the 2014 edition of RESOLUTION, the annual screening of new members’ works. This eclectic event showcases Ottawa’s vibrant filmmaking scene with something for everyone, including drama, documentary, animation and experimental video art._ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _**** ** Friday, February 7: Ottawa Basketball Reunion ** A benefit for Chris Jonsson in his fight against ALS. Music, food, entertainment. 7pm-midnight at Sala San Marco._Max Keeping _**** ** Friday, February 7: On The Edges of Noh - paintings by Norman Takeuchi ** The development of Ottawa artist Norman Takeuchi’s work can be described as a journey through cultural identification and aesthetic experimentation peppered with peer encouragement and, as Norman says, “lucky” opportunities._Eugene Haslam _**** ** Friday, February 7: The Balconies live at Ritual ** The Balconies will be performing as part of the Fast Motions Album Release Tour. For the occasion, the Ottawa/Toronto rock and roll four-piece will be joined on stage by local bands Say Yes and Eagleson._ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _****** Saturday, February 8: Winterlude Lunar New Year Parade ** Celebrate winter in Chinatown with the lions, drummers and dancers (oh my!) from 1pm to 2:30pm this Saturday. The is a great opportunity to grab some dim sun or pho while checking out the sights._Gordon Dewis , blogger _**** ** Saturday, February 8: Valentine’s Charity Ball **Centurion Hall, 170 Collonade Rd. The Mick Armitage Band performs. Cocktails at 6, dinner at 7. Proceeds to the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre Foundation And to Roger’s House (Sens Foundation)_Max Keeping _**** ** Saturday, February 8: Antoni Gilbert live at Le Troquet ** Local francophone singer-songwriter Antoni Gilbert is giving a live performance at Le Troquet over in the Hull sector of Gatineau this Saturday night. He’ll be presenting new material joined by his musicians, while special guest Francis Belmont takes care of the opening to warm things up._ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _**Saturday, February 8: Black Violin ** Black Violin has created the ultimate synergy between classical and hip hop music and with it an incredible opportunity to reach young children. The show is so fabulous and fantastic and kids and parents will enjoy. 7:30pm at Centrepointe Theatre._ – Sara-Lynne Levine, Macaroni Kid Ottawa _** Saturday, February 8: The Maskell/Cousineau Quintet at GigSpace ** Saxophonists Chris Maskell and Sam Cousineau are two of the most promising students who have come out of Ottawa’s jazz scene. Now at McGill University, they’ve teamed up with three other students to form a quintet which plays jazz standards and some of their own music. When OttawaJazzScene.ca interviewed them, they told us how they’re steeped in the bebop tradition, but in particular want to connect with their audiences and make sure their music is fun and interesting to hear._Alayne McGregor , OttawaJazzScene.ca _**** ** Sunday, February 9: Rink naming ceremony in honour of Matt Bradley **On Sunday at 12:15pm, Arena B at the Goulbourn Recreation Centre in Stittsville will officially be named “Matt Bradley Ice Pad” in honour of the NHL veteran. Everyone is weclome_Max Keeping _**** ** Wednesday, February 12: Son Real ** If you’re a fan of the hip and the hop, you should check out Son Real . He’s a great Canadian MC and he’s opening up for Down With Webster on Wednesday at the Bronson Centre. Check this video: http://youtu.be/UNVtM9P-yLM _Ryan Bresee , CKCU’s Whatever’s Cool With Me _**_ Have a great week! _ **** See also: ** Ottawa Events GuideIf you liked this post, you should ** subscribe to etcetera , ** our free email newsletter. Featuring cool Ottawa events, interesting local news and contests and giveaways. Thanks!