13 March 2014 / #weekly OttawaStart's Weekly Event Round-Up: March 13-19, 2014_ “Hide-and-go-seek Creature”. Photo by J. Michel from the OttawaStart Flickr Group. ___ Here are our contributors' picks for the best events in Ottawa this week.**** ** Thursday, March 13: Radioactive featuring KC Roberts and The Live Revolution **This Thursday, The Radioactive Series features KC Roberts and The Live Revolution alongside opening group The Hated Sons. The monthly indie music series, taking place at the Mercury Lounge, will showcase the 8-piece funk, rock, hip-hop band from Toronto as its headliner._ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _**** ** Thursday-Friday, March 13-14: NYC jazz improviser William Parker: free talks, class, and performances** Renowned NYC musical improviser William Parker and his partner Patricia Nichols will be in Ottawa for several days. On Thursday, they’ll have a free public discussion at Carleton University about the role of music and art in community formation. Both have had decades of experience: Nicholson began putting together musical events in 1981, when she organized and choreographed A Thousand Cranes Opera at Dag Hammerskjold Plaza for the opening of the UN Special Sessions on Disarmament. She and Parker worked together in the 1980s to to help organize the Sound Unity Festivals, which brought together European, Asian and American musicians and dancers who work with jazz and other improvised music. They’ll also appear in a music/dance performance Thursday evening at the Carleton University Art gallery with percussionist Jesse Stewart. On Friday, Parker will teach a free public masterclass on improvisation at Carleton University, and then will again perform, in concerts with Stewart and baritone saxophonist David Mott._Alayne McGregor , OttawaJazzScene.ca _** Thursday-Sunday, March 13-16: Monty Python’s SPAMALOT ** Orpheus Musical Theatre Society does Monty Python at Centrepointe Theatre? What more could you ask for? How about coconuts and Spam? French taunters? Prams (a-lot)? Scantily clad “Laker Girls”? How about me in a sparkly silver codpiece…? Wait, no. Try to get that last image out of your mind. The show, by Python alumnus Eric Idle, is a deeply silly musical version of the movie The Holy Grail, and so far, it’s been only rave reviews for this production._Dennis Van Staalduinen _ **** ** Thursday, March 13: Potted Potter - The unauthorized Harry experience **Potted Potter - The Unauthorized Harry Experience is a parody by Dan and Jeff takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real live game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes. At the National Arts Centre. This is a fantastic show and there are still seats left! If you like Harry Potter, you will love Potted Potter!_ – Sara-Lynne Levine, Macaroni Kid Ottawa _**** ** Friday March 14: The Sheepdogs **The Algonquin College Students’ Association proudly welcomes back Canada’s hottest rock band, The Sheepdogs!__ _Jean Labelle _**** ** Friday, March 14: Arcade Fire ** At Canadian Tire Centre. Yes, they rubbed some people the wrong way when they suggested fans dress up for the concert, but it’s not mandatory. As long as you’re not wearing your birthday suit, you will get in. More importantly, this is one of the best live acts around. I’ve loved every one of their live shows. Here’s a tune for you. http://youtu.be/j_aFmziaRdU_Ryan Bresee _****** Saturday, March 15: St. Patrick’s Day Parade **This year’s parade starts at 11am at Laurier & Elgin, heads down Laurier to Bank, then up to Wellington, ending at the Library and Archives building. Volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations for the Ottawa Food Bank._Glen Gower _** Saturday, March 15: Urban Craft Market **The Urban Craft Market is back this Saturday, March15 at the Glebe Community Centre. Urban Craft provides a great opportunity to browse through 50 local vendors who’ll be selling their crafts at affordable prices. This is the ideal place to find special handmade local goods for gifting and for the home._ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _** Saturday, March 15: A Riot Warm Up **You may have heard by now that Ottawa’s new professional soccer team is coming soon – and maybe you’re curious? One of the soccer’s supporter groups (read: fans who bring the excitement, noise, songs etc.), named for an1849 Bytown historical event- Stony Monday Riot - is going out to show their support at Saturday’s friendly match. Great excuse to come check out the team, the supporter’s group, meet some new friends and have some fun. Go Fury!_Laura Gauthier _**** ** Saturday, March 15: Trent McClellan Live in Ottawa **Newfoundland comedian Trent McClellan brings his Live Once Comedy Tour to Ottawa this Saturday night. Happening at the Ottawa Little Theatre, the show will have you laughing your heart out with this rising Canadian comedian._ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _**_ 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!