OttawaStart's Weekly Event Round-Up: November 26-December 2

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

** Thursday, November 26: Canadian Museum of History’s Christmas Market ** The Museum of History presents its 6th annual Christmas Market kicking off this Thursday and running until Sunday, November 29. With over 75 local vendors exhibiting their products, this is the perfect place to find holiday gifts. Meet local exhibitors, discover delicious regional products and unique handmade objects, and experience the creativity and enthusiasm that drive artisans of the area. A must-see event in the region! _ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital Even more craft shows… _ ** Thursday, November 26: Monet: A Bridge to Modernity - Xavier Rey Lecture ** At the National Gallery. Join us for an engaging lecture by Xavier Rey of the Musée d’Orsay in Paris and an Impressionism specialist. Rey will highlight a particularly fertile period in the career of Claude Monet. Lecture presented in collaboration with the French Embassy in Canada. _ (Sponsored) _ ** Friday, November 27: Double Barrel 6-Year Anniversary ** Double Barrel, one of Ottawa’s most popular monthly dance parties, is turning 6 this week and the celebrations are going down inside Mercury Lounge this Friday night. Resident DJ Magnificent will be gracing the wheels of steel as usual and for this special birthday instalment he’ll be joined by none other than DJ Skratch Bastid of Toronto. An all-vinyl funk, soul, Motown and vintage reggae dance party you don’t want to miss! _ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _ ** Saturday, November 28: Chaudiere Books Fall Poetry Launch ** Time and Place: November 28 at 5:00 pm. the Manx Pub, 370 Elgin St. Andy Weaver, Chris Turnbull, Jennifer Londry and William Hawkins _ – Amanda Earl , Bywords _ ** Saturday, November 28: Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny ** Based on the classic children’s stories of the same name, Mermaid Theatre portrays these stories on the stage. A wonderful way to introduce theatre to young children! At Shenkman Arts Centre. _ – Sara-Lynne Levine, Macaroni Kid Ottawa _ ** Saturday, November 28: Tomorrow’s Grind Fundraiser ** Tomorrow’s Grind is holding a second event to raise funds for the businesses and residents affected by the Somerset fire that happened this past October. This time around, organizers are putting together a collective showcase at Live on Elgin that will feature a silent art auction, raffle prizes, a photobooth as well as performances by local hip hop artists Yusso, Eddie Quotez, Aron The Alien, Alex Silas & The Subterraneans and more. _ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _ ** Sunday, November 29: 100% Possible: Climate Solutions March ** The biggest get-together in town this weekend is likely to be at Ottawa City Hall and Parliament Hill, where people will be gathering to show support for renewable energy and a just society. The March for Climate Solutions and Justice, organized by environmental, community and other groups, takes place on the eve of the Climate Summit in Paris. _ – Denise Deby , Green Living Ottawa _ ** Sunday, November 29: Idle Hands Art, Craft and Vintage Sale ** Lots of great vendors for those on your holiday list - $4 admission to raise funds for charity as well! _ – Laura Gauthier _ _ Even more craft shows… _ ** Wednesday, December 2: ** ** Christmas Lights Across Canada - Official Illumination Ceremony ** The official illumination ceremony for the 31st edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada takes place on Parliament Hill on December 2 at

7 p.m.

This year’s ceremony features enhanced pyrotechnics, a performance by Measha Bruggergosman, and a large screen that will include a large screen that will air holiday wishes from all 13 Premiers during the Illumination Ceremony. Plus freeBeavertails and hot chocolate! _ (Sponsored) _ ** Thursday, December 3: ** ** A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Jerry Granelli Trio ** His tunes have been a part of Christmas tradition for North American families for the past 45 years, close as an old friend, comfortable as an old blanket. As one third of the legendary San Francisco-based Vince Guaraldi Trio, Jerry Granelli recorded what is arguably the greatest Christmas album of all time in 1965 – the soundtrack to the animated classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. _ (Sponsored) _ _ ** Even more suggestions: ** _

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[
 MALAK: A Photographic Love Story
](http://ottawastart.com/events/malak-a-photographic-love-story/)
- Thursday, October 22 - Sunday, January 17 - 12:00 am

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[
 30th European Union Film Festival
](http://ottawastart.com/events/30th-european-union-film-festival/)
- Friday, November 20 - Thursday, December 10 - 7:00 pm

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[
 Monet: A Bridge to Modernity - Xavier Rey Lecture
](http://ottawastart.com/events/monet-a-bridge-to-modernity-xavier-rey-lecture/)
- Thursday, November 26 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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[
 Genealogy: Back to Basics
](http://ottawastart.com/events/genealogy-back-to-basics-2/)
- Saturday, November 28 - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

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[
 #GGBooks readings | Lectures publiques #LivresGG
](http://ottawastart.com/events/ggbooks-readings-lectures-publiques-livresgg-2015-12-02/)
- Wednesday, December 2 - 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

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[
 National Gallery Christmas Tree Lighting
](http://ottawastart.com/events/national-gallery-christmas-tree-lighting/)
- Thursday, December 3 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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[
 Alight at Night @ Upper Canada Village
](http://ottawastart.com/events/alight-at-night-upper-canada-village/)
- Starts Friday, December 4

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