Is Ottawa’s long winter starting to get you down? Are you tired of binge-watching shows on Netflix and getting lost in the bottomless rabbit hole of watching old music videos on YouTube? Then why not consider a night out at the Shenkman Arts Centre, which is hosting a series of live performances over the next few weeks, starting with the Girls Nite Out comedy review on Feb. 7 featuring four of Canada’s top female comedians – Elvira Kurt, Jennine Profeta, Diana Francis and Karen Parker – along with musical accompanist, Jordan Armstrong. Tickets are $20-$30 and they’re available at the virtual box office at shenkmanarts.ca.
The comedians will take centre stage again on Friday, Feb. 14 when Lauren Lane, Wafik Nasralla, Simon Holder and Chad Noonan join together for their My Funny Valentine show. For their bios and ticket information, visit the Events page shenkmanarts.ca.
On Saturday, Feb. 15, the Shenkman Arts Centre will host the Carivibe Rum & Food Festival featuring the food, rum, music and comedy of the Caribbean.
One ticket gets you access to four events – the Rum & Food Festival from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Carivibe Comedy Showcase from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the A ’90 Ting Day Pawty from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and the after party at Mexicali Rosa’s from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. For tickets, visit the Events page at shenkmanarts.ca.
The BeYOUtiful Women’s Expo comes to the Shenkman Arts Centre on Sunday, Feb. 23 with over 100 vendors there to empower women with beauty, wellness, fashion, and inspiration for a confident, vibrant lifestyle.
Looking ahead to March, Canadian alternative rock artist Bif Naked will be performing in Harold Shenkman Hall on Thursday, March 6. Tickets are $45 to $55.
Rankin family member Jimmy Rankin brings an array of talented Atlantic Canadian singer songwriters to the Shenkman Arts Centre on Tuesday, March 18 for a down east Ceilidh or kitchen party.
Experience the heart and soul of Atlantic Canada’s music heritage, where every note is a celebration of the vibrant culture of Cape Breton.
The Band tribute artists Young Tungsteen comes to the Shenkman Arts Centre on Sunday, March 23 to present The Very Best of the Band including such classic hits as “Up on Cripple Creek”, “The Weight”, “Ophelia” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”.
Tickets are $62.50 and can be purchased online by visiting the Events page at
shenkmanarts.ca.
And looking forward to the spring, four extremly popular tribute bands will be coming to the Shenkman Arts Centre in April beginning with Supertramp tribute artists Tramp of the Century who will be performing songs from the Breakfast in America album on April 6. The next day, the Australian Bee Gees come to town and on April 11 Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute artists We Walk the Line take the Harold Shenkman Hall stage.
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CRAFT AND BAKE SALE from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.at the Hobbs Seniors Club, 109 Larch Cres. (off Champlain Street).
2-DAY HOLIDAY MARKET at Les Serres Robert Plante Greenhouses on Navan Road featureing over 275 vendors 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Plenty of parking available. Join us for an incredible weekend full of shopping, seasonal fun, and festive vibes throughout the entire greenhouse. Les Serres Robert Plante Greenhouses are located at the corner of Navan and Tenth Line Roads.
JARDIN ROYAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. filled with Christmas decorations, little treats, and much more!! Come to shop, taste, discover... And most of all, leave with some Christmas magic! The Jardin Royal retirementresidence is located at 2802 St. Joseph Blvd. in Orléans.
