OttawaStart's Weekly Event Round-Up: May 21-27

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

** Thursday, May 21: Le pARTy Art Auction ** Le pARTy, the Ottawa Art Gallery’s signature fundraising event, is a silent art auction of 65 original artworks by regional artists working in a variety of media. This silent art auction attracts hundreds of guests who have a taste for fine art and gourmet food. _ (Sponsored) _ ** Thursday, May 21: Science by Night at the Canadian Museum of Nature ** Where can you explore, discover, listen to and laugh with scientists, and ultimately unleash your inner nerd? The answer is at the Canadian Museum of Nature’s first-ever Science by Night.  All four floors of the museum will come alive with fun, informative activities and interactions with museum experts. The evening is targeted to adults, and the programming differs significantly from the Museum’s popular Nature Nocturne experience. Admission is FREE and food and drinks will be on sale, so visitors can enjoy a nice, long evening out—and discover the why’s, how’s and who’s of cool science. _ (Sponsored) _ ** Friday, May 22: Timekode ** This Friday night, DJs Zattar, Memetic and Trevor Walker bring you a special edition of Timekode celebrating the release of Memetic’s Rideau 2 Richmond LP. The popular funk and soul dance party will once again be held at the new Maker Space North spot, and it’ll feature visuals by Hard Science and tasty eats by Detroit Soul Food. https://www.facebook.com/events/1031467866882901/ _ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _ ** Saturday, May 23: Great Glebe GREEN Garage Sale ** You’re heading to the Great Glebe Garage Sale , right? While you’re there, don’t miss the Great Glebe GREEN Garage Sale. You’ll find a bake sale, vegetarian BBQ and live music as well as bargains on used household goods, clothes, furniture and more. Proceeds support Ecology Ottawa’s activities, with 10 per cent going to the Ottawa Food Bank. _ – Denise Deby , Green Living Ottawa _ ** Saturday, May 23: Ottawa Brewery Market ** For the beer lovers out there, the Ottawa Brewery Market is back at Hintonburg Park this Saturday and dubbed Escaping Hibernation. This family-friendly Spring celebration will feature local craft beer from Big Rig Kitchen and Brewery, Broadhead Brewing Company Ltd., Cassel Brewery Company, The Covered Bridge Brewing Company Inc., HogsBack Brewing Company, Nickel Brook Brewery, and the new kids in town, Nita Beer Company. Cheers! _ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _ ** Saturday, May 23: Ottawa Fury VS Indy Eleven ** The Fury - Ottawa’s professional soccer team - are taking on Indy this Saturday afternoon. A great family outing, with reasonable ticket prices, for some high calibre soccer! Also, just announced are reduced ticket prices to stand in the supporter’s section - where all the fun is! Get in touch with one of the supporters groups to get $10 tickets - and get ready to cheer, jeer and all around have a good time. Link to Stony Monday Riot supporters' group (where I like to hang!) here - come say hi! _ – Laura Gauthier _ ** Saturday, May 23: The Chocolate Hot Pockets CD Release Show at the Ritual Nightclub ** The Chocolate Hot Pockets are four Ottawa jazz musicians who push the boundaries. Their music has lots of groove, with soul, funk, and a bit of hip-hop and electronic influences. At a show at the Ritual Nightclub on Saturday evening, they’ll debut their second CD, Chocolate Dreamz, and its 12 original tunes. They told OttawaJazzScene.ca that almost all the songs will be fresh to local audiences. Expect music you can both listen and dance to, with a crowd-pleasing mix of trumpet, guitar, keyboards, bass and drums. _ – Alayne McGregor , OttawaJazzScene.ca _ ** Saturday, May 23: Ottawa Soleil Intercultural Themed Dinner-Show-Dance ** Intercultural dinner-show-dance. Discover and experience fine gastronomy with our French Top Chef, enjoy the show, and dance with our artists like you were in a paradise and tropical island. _ (Sponsored) _ ** Sunday, May 24: Ravenswing Arts & Music Fair ** This Sunday, the Ravenswing Art & Music Fair is having its 9th edition in Minto Park. The annual DIY event which celebrates creativity in Centretown will feature live music by Pipahauntas, King Kimbit, Robots! Everywhere!!, Casa Lagarto and DJ Lamb Rabbit along with food trucks and a public art exhibit to end violence against women. On top of that, there will be free yoga, art animation and DIY sound system building workshops as well as over 70 vendors selling handmade jewelry, fashion, toys, soaps, art, bakes goods, cards and more. _ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _ ** _ Coming up… _ ** ** June 19-21: ** ** Summer Solstice ** Celebrate National Aboriginal Day with 3 days of FREE family fun. Experience and celebrate the diverse Aboriginal cultures of the National Capital Region. The International Competition Pow Wow attracts hundreds of singers and dancer from across North America for a vibrant and lively display of our living culture including the new Hoop Dance competition. Visit the Family Fun Zone with Sports themed activities for the kids. Catch non-stop cultural programming and family friendly main stage performances.  Shop the Aboriginal marketplace featuring incredible art, food and fashion. _ (Sponsored) _ _ ** Continuing… ** _ ** Until September 7: Alex Colville. A Canadian Icon ** At the National Gallery of Canada, _ Alex Colville _ offers a fresh perspective on Colville’s work, as he is considered to be one of Canada’s most celebrated artists. Featuring nearly a hundred paintings along with various student works and prints, this exhibition explores the breadth of Colville’s practice. _ (Sponsored) _ ** Until December 31: Mary Pratt: This Little Painting ** What’s the story behind Red Currant Jelly (1972), which the artist Mary Pratt affectionately calls “this little painting”? See how Pratt developed her technique, which today stands as a defining example of painterly realism in Canada, a style strongly associated with the country’s Atlantic provinces. _ (Sponsored) _ _ For more events, check out ottawastart.com/events/ … or add your event via ottawastart.com/start/ _