The last week of November is upon us, the Grey Cup is over, and Black Friday is coming up this weekend. I was in Loblaws Sunday night at the Christmas music has started already. ‘Tis the season I suppose!

This week is INSANE with concerts and live performances so instead of my usual format, I am just going to list them:

• Monday – City and Colour, Soolking

• Tuesday – Allan Rayman

• Wednesday – Prozzak (yeah….for real, and they have more than one song?!!)

• Thursday – Bobby Bazini

• Friday – Big Wreck, The Commotions

• Saturday – Current Swell, Jim Cuddy

• Sunday – Gordon Lightfoot, Trailer Park Boys

In the theatre world, the Orpheus production of Matilda, The Musical based on the classic book by Roald Dahl continues it’s run at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe. The Pheonix Players presentation of Wrong for Each Other continues until November 30^th at The Gladstone Theatre, and new this week, you can see Cottagers and Indians at the GCTC! This Tarragon Theatre Production by Drew Hayden will be running until December 15^th.

At the Algonquin Commons Theatre, Menopause: The Musical has three shows on Thursday through Saturday. For the kids, Paw Patrol has five different shows divided between Saturday and Sunday at the Canadian Tire Centre.

There are three hockey games in town this week. The Ottawa Senators host the Boston Bruins this Wednesday night at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Ottawa 67’s have two home games this week; the Oshawa Generals are in town on Saturday afternoon, and the North Bay Battalion are here on Sunday afternoon.

Highlighted Events:

On Saturday, Gordie Tentrees and Jaxon Haldane are performing at Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts. This is the latest in a series of amazing shows put on by Harmony Concerts. Check out their website for full details on all their shows!

On Sunday, the Canadian Showtime Chorus his hosting their annual Holiday Gala to raise money for the group’s various endeavours! This gala looks like an incredible night so get your tickets quickly while supplies last. The event announcement can be seen here!

A full list of this week’s events can be found here!!

 Where will I be?

As usual, I haven’t planned out my life fully yet, but I do have some concrete plans. First, on Thursday night, I’ll be at the GCTC to see Cottagers and Indians so stay tuned for a review to follow! Saturday night, we’re out checking out a restaurant to begin to expand our horizons, then Sunday I’ve got the monthly sports card and comic show at the Jim Durrell Centre.

Announcements:

I attended Matilda: The Musical last week, and what an amazing show! You can read the review here!

*Photo by Alan Dean Photography

Stay tuned in the next week or so for my annual New Years Eve events list! This popular post will have every event worthy of attending in Ottawa so you can plan your night. BUT, if you want to save some time, the best party has already been announced and early bird tickets are just about out so get them now and save a lot of money. This party is the annual New Years Eve Charity Ball that takes place at the Ottawa Conference and Events Centre. This is by far the best party every year in Ottawa!! All the information is available by clicking here!

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