The Shenkman Arts Centre is playing host to a number of great shows this month with something to offer everyone including live music, theatre and children’s entertainment.
The month kicks off with a performance by Bedouin Soundclash, who bring their unique mix of reggae, ska and rock to the Harold Shenkman Hall on Friday, March 6. Ticket prices range from $20 to $62.
On Wednesday, March 11, the Matinée Café will feature the Angelique Francis Quartet at 2 p.m. in the Richcraft Theatre.
Born and raised in Ottawa, Francis is a naturally gifted musician who first garnered attention as a young prodigy. She first took to the stage at age seven and by age 13 she was playing at music festivals across North America opening for a variety of acts such as Beth Hart, Trooper and Shemekia Copeland. Her talents include playing instruments such as the piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass, electric guitar and electric bass General admission tickets are $20 each.
On Thursday, Feb. 19, Le Théâtre de l’Oeil puppet theatre presents 176 Steps in both French and English. .
A moving fable about the different faces of anxiety, 176 Steps celebrates first and foremost the transformative power of friendship.
Octave loves music and plays the piano marvelously, but he feels so paralyzed by fear of the unknown that he hardly ever leaves the sumptuous estate where he lives with his mother and his aunt Simone.
For Delphine, it’s just the opposite: she swims, fishes, explores, and works for her fishmonger parents. In her eyes, life is a perpetual adventure…except at school!
One day, Delphine and Octave cross paths, and an unlikely friendship is born. Is Delphine as daring as she appears to be? What conflict in Octave’s past makes him so fearful of the outside world? Will they be able to help each other live freely at last?
The English presentation will take place at 10 a.m., while the French production will take place at 2 p.m. Both performances will take place in the Harold Shenkman Hall. Ticket prices range from $16-$20.
On Wednesday, March 25, life partners David Suzuki and Tara Cullis present “What You Won’t Do for Love”, a play reflecting on their life and environmental activism.
Honest, warm, and thought-provoking, the pair share captivating stories, powerful insights, and heartfelt moments of humour as they celebrate their love for each other, their love of the planet and love’s capacity to inspire action.
A complete schedule of all the shows coming to the Shenkman Arts Centre is available at shenkmanarts.com where you will also find their online box office..
SDBC TAPROOM SERIES presents Bytown Sea Shanty Collective X Rude Pizza Company live and in concert. Showtime 8 p.m. NO COVER The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. For tickets visit 
55TH ANNUAL CUMBERLAND MAPLEFEST BREAKFAST from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lions Maple Hall in Cumberland Village. Enjoy pancakes with syrup, scrambled eggs, sausage, and beans. Tea/coffee/hot chocolate or juice (apple or orange) will also be available. Tickets: Adults 13+ $15. Children 6-12 $10. Children 5 and under FREE. 
CLOTHING SWAP EVENT from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Halls A & G at Bob MacQuarrie Recreational Center. Bring a reusable bag (or several) and some friends, and “shop” for new-to-you items at no cost. Don’t have items to contribute? No problem! By attending the event and picking up items you’ll use instead of buying brand new ones, you’re helping to protect the environment. 
TRIVIA NIGHT from 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday night at the Royal Oak Pub Orléans. Free to play. Prizes for the winning team! The Royal Oak Pub is located at 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. near Jeanne d'Arc. For more info visit 
TRIVIA NIGHT from 6:30 p.m. at the Stray Dog Brewing Company. Exercise your grey matter before it turns to mush over the holidays. Reservations are a must to secure your spot. Send your team name and number of people to info@straydogbrewing.ca. The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.
