OttawaStart's Weekly Event Round-Up: June 6-12, 2013

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** Thursday, June 6: Jane Siberry at Westfest **

Jane Siberry has made some truly beautiful music over the years and her trips to Ottawa are few and far between. I think this is going to be a very special show. Remember this song she had on the soundtrack to the movie The Crow? ** http://youtu.be/93LGdOKSvMU **

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Ryan Bresee _

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** ** Friday, June 7: Musk Ox, Flying Hórses and  Michael Mucci **

The Mercury Lounge invites you to an evening of progressive, instrumental music with three groups of local musicians. Progressive chamber folk trio Musk Ox, instrumental innocence band Flying Hórses, and instrumental fingerstyle musician Michael Mucci will be performing live for those who would like to experience a night of music that is out of the ordinary.

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Eliane Laberge _

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** ** Friday, June 7: Nicole Ratté at La Grange de la Gatineau **

About 25 minutes drive from downtown Ottawa – just outside Cantley, Quebec – is a 180-year-old log mansion called La Grange de la Gatineau. La Grange regularly hosts musical evenings, and this Friday local jazz singer Nicole Ratté will bring her trio there. The excellent acoustics and heritage interior will only enhance her repertoire of standards, Latin numbers, and special arrangements of well-known French songs.

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Alayne McGregor _

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** Friday, June 7 - Saturday, June 15 **

** : Magnetic North Theatre Festival **

Here’s your chance to catch up to seven fantastic Canadian plays in town for the festival. This weekend I’m headed to see Canadian alt rocker Hawksley Workman in The God that Comes - described as “wine-soaked hedonistic revelry mixed with theatre mixed with rock-and-roll.” What better way to spend a Saturday night?"

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Laura Gauthier _

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** ** Saturday-Monday, June 8-10: Medieval Festival

** Join a colourful cast of medieval re-enactors, musicians, buskers, artisans, falconers, archers, merchants and jousting Knights in shining armour on horseback on the grounds adjacent to Upper Canada Village from Saturday through Monday. This festive encampment of tents, mini-stages, natural arenas and livestock quarters will also feature trebuchet and catapult demonstrations, children’s activities and a medieval marketplace. While in the neighbourhood, you can check out Upper Canada Village because admission to the medieval festival includes admission to UCV.

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Gordon Dewis _

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** ** Sunday, June 9: The Urban Craft Market **

Back for its Summer Edition this Sunday, June 9 at the Glebe Community Centre. This is the perfect place to find vintage items and gourmet goods from over 40 of Ottawa’s hottest hand-crafters. What’s more, the market offers free admission!

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Eliane Laberge _

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** Sunday, June 9: Beyond the Pale Tap Takeover **

Beyond the Pale Brewing Company is taking over The Wellington Gastropub!  On tap will be the brews we love plus some special treats and the Gastropub will be serving up some grub to match.  An amp, guitar and basic drum kit will be available for an impromptu open mic; those that survive the gong will be treated to swag prizes!  Doors open at 3:00pm (noon if you grabbed one of the sold out advance tickets) and include two drink tickets and an etched glass. ** [

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** Sunday, June 9: Mothercraft Ottawa’s Touch A Truck Event **

Mothercraft Ottawa presents its 6th annual Touch a Truck Event. It is a fun filled family day where children can climb aboard all sorts of vehicles and explore. Inside the mall families can cool off and watch music entertainers, have their pictures taken in a photo booth, watch Little Ray’s Reptiles perform, have their faces painted and enjoy some popcorn or candy floss and take a spin in a plasma car. At Lincoln Fields Parking Lot, $6/person.

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Sara-Lynne Levine _

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** ** Sunday, June 9: Rivers Day Shoreline Cleanup **

Celebrate Canadian Rivers Day, take part in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and meet some of the groups who are helping make Ottawa’s rivers healthier. The Ottawa Riverkeeper and others will be gathering at several sites along the Ottawa River at 10 a.m. to pick up garbage, then heading to the Ottawa Rowing Club for a big barbecue. As an added incentive for volunteers, there’ll be prizes for the biggest haul and the most unique find. **

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Denise Deby _

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** ** Tuesday, June 11: Tree Reading Series with Amanda Earl & Dawn Kressan **

Poetry at 8pm following open mic, Royal Oak II BASEMENT, 161 Laurier E. A bit of self promo here. I will be reading excerpts from four long poems/poem series written in the past year. My fellow feature is Dawn Kressan is a poet from Kingsville, Ontario. You can also read at the open mic. Tree returns to one of its earlier venues, the cozy basement of the Oak. I hope you’ll come. I have a new dress.

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Amanda Earl _

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** ** Have a great week! **

** See also: ** Ottawa Events Guide

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