OttawaStart's Weekly Event Round-Up: September 3-9

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

** Related: ** Open & Closed on Labour Day in Ottawa ** 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. _ ** Last chance this weekend - ends September 7. ** _ _ (Sponsored) _ ** Tuesday-Saturday, September 1 -5: ** ** Japanese Film Week ** The Embassy of Japan invites you to week-long festival celebrating contemporary Japanese film. Presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Free Admission, no reservation required. Seats are first-come, first-served. ** Thursday-Monday, September 3-7: Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival ** The 28th Hot Air Balloon Festival is once again being held at Bay Park in Gatineau and this year it’s happening over 5 days from September 3 to 7. This annual event, which celebrates hot air balloons of different colours, shapes and sizes, also offers a slew of on-site activities for everyone including shows, a classic car exhibition, buskers, fireworks and an amusement park. This year’s musical performers include Alex Nevsky, Eric Lapointe, Les Trois Accords and Klo Pelgag among others. _ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _ ** Thursday, September 3: Coalesce Performance Art Festival ** PDA Projects presents the COALESCE: Performance Art Festival, a 4-day festival co-presented by the Carleton University Art Gallery, SAW Gallery and AXENÉO7 happening between September 3 and 6. The 3 days of performance art will feature a mixed bag of projects and performances from a variety of artists and will be held at PDA Projects, CUAG, and other spots around the city. _ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _ ** Thursday, September 3: From Fair Trade to Fresh Fish: The Eco-label Phenomenon ** Need help sorting out all the sustainability labels on products? Learn more with Carleton University’s Graeme Auld in this discussion at Irene’s Pub. _ – Denise Deby , Green Living Ottawa _ ** Thursday, September 3: Literary Landscape, CKCU 93.1 FM ** With alternating hosts JM Francheteau, Kathryn Hunt & Pearl Pirie. With a quiet literary week ahead, it’s time to enjoy a show featuring various members of our local literary community & beyond. Thanks to Carleton University’s community radio station for all they do. There are several literary shows on the station. Visit the program guide for more information. _ – Amanda Earl , Bywords _ ** Friday, September 4: Ottawa Ska Fest ** If you enjoy ska, don’t miss out on the Ottawa Ska Fest happening on September 4 and 5 at House of Targ. This year’s awesome lineup includes a great roster namely The Beatdown, The Sentries, Freshly Cut, Kman and The 45s, The Cardboard Crowns, Suits N’ Toques and more. _ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _ ** Friday, September 4: WooHoo! Classic Simpsons Trivia ** Think you know every episode? Every inside joke? Every character? Try your luck with a team at the Classic Simpsons Trivia challenge! No cover, you get to have some fun and watch a few episodes - why not? https://www.facebook.com/events/527982787351614/ _ – Laura Gauthier _ ** Monday, September 7: Crush Improv’s ‘Bout Time at the Heart & Crown ** ‘Bout Time! happens the first Monday of every month. The show is hosted by Crush Improv and features different local improvisers each month. A staple of the Ottawa improv scene since 2010, ‘Bout Time! is popular with audiences and performers alike; and is a unique combination of short and long form improvisation.  At the Heart & Crown, 8pm. _ (Sponsored) _ ** Tuesday, September 8: Free Polaris Panel at the NAC ** If you love Canadian music, I would highly encourage you to come to the NAC’s 4th Stage on September 8 for the Ottawa Polaris Music Prize panel. You’ll hear from CBC’s Alan Neal, Radio Canada’s Catherine Pogonot, Julie Ledoux from Le Voir, and myself! We’ll be talking about this year’s Polaris Music Prize shortlist, how the process works, how bands get selected, and we’ll answer any questions you might have. This event is free and there will be some prizes, so come to the NAC and geek out on some music talk with us. _ – Ryan Bresee , CKCU’s Whatever’s Cool With Me _ _ ** Upcoming… ** _ ** September 10-13: ** ** Kanata Ribfest and Corn Roast ** Kanata Ribfest is the Big BBQ Finale of the season featuring 6 Ribbers from the US and Canada, a new Corn Roast, Live Entertainment all weekend long, Specialty Foodies, Craft Beer Gardens, Wine Bar, Potato on a Stick, Pappies Homemade Soda, Games, Best in Ribs, Pulled Pork and Corn Eating Contests and more. At Walter Baker Park. _ (Sponsored) _ ** Saturday, September 12: Ottawa Fury FC vs Fort Lauderdale Strikers ** See the Ottawa Fury FC take on the Fort Lauderdale Strikers Saturday, September 12 at 3 p.m. at TD Place. Tickets start at just $17 for adults and youth 12 and under. OttawaFuryFC.com _ (Sponsored) _ ** September 12-13: ** ** 20th Annual Fibrefest Festival ** The two-day festival of textiles and fibre arts will feature 90 vendors, demonstrations, exhibitations, a lamb race, fabric flee market, Alpaca sort-a-thon and tea room. Admission $5. Daily. Whether you are interested in art, history, clothing, or textiles or are just looking for a great day out and about, Fibrefest will have something for you. _ (Sponsored) _ ** Wednesday, September 16: ** ** Meet the World’s Top Grad Schools in Ottawa! ** Meet face-to-face with admissions directors from top-ranked local & international grad schools such as Ivey Business School, Western University, HEC Paris & The University of Manchester Business School; learn about the best Masters/PhD programs in the world & apply for exclusive scholarships! Also attend complimentary seminars from industry experts to hear their invaluable insight. _ (Sponsored) _ ** September 26 - October 3: Opera Lyra presents The Barber of Seville ** Opera Lyra presents our own unique take on Rossini’s great classic, The Barber of Seville! Set in a 1940’s movie studio in Seville, Rosina is a young movie star kept in check by her producer, and the owner of the studio, Bartolo. She is constantly surrounded by his “goons”. Figaro is the studio stylist and confidant. The movie they are working on is the story of Carmen. Mayhem ensues! At the National Arts Centre _ (Sponsored) _ ** Friday, October 30: Music on a Mission - Family Services Ottawa’s Music Trivia Fundraiser ** _ Music on a Mission _ – Family Services Ottawa’s Music Trivia Fundraiser, formerly known as Juke Box Mania, is taking place on Friday, October 30, 2015, at St. Anthony’s Soccer Club, from 6:00 – 11:00 PM. This spectacular game night is also a part of Family Services Ottawa’s milestone 100th Anniversary celebrations. Visit the event website at www.musiconamission.ca . _ (Sponsored) _ _ ** Continuing… ** _ ** Until September 13: ** ** Chagall: Daphnis & Chloé ** Enter into a captivating love story between a goatherd and shepherdess. This tale titled _ Daphnis & Chloé _ is narrated visually through a set of colour lithographs by Marc Chagall.  These illustrations highlight Chagall’s unique style, setting him apart from the main 20th-century pictorial currents followed by some of his contemporaries. At the National Gallery. _ (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/ _