Friday
“I Am A Feminist, But...”
Although bra-burning is terribly outdated, (not to mention uneconomical) this evening-celebration of International Women's Week is a modern hoopla of sisterly solidarity.
There'll be a talk-show-panel style discussion on the feminist year in review, a short film called 'Sh*t Feminists Say' (probably inspired by this, this, and this), a (vaguely described) contest, and the Fourth Annual Femmy Awards.
There'll be a talk-show-panel style discussion on the feminist year in review, a short film called 'Sh*t Feminists Say' (probably inspired by this, this, and this), a (vaguely described) contest, and the Fourth Annual Femmy Awards.
There will also be a cash bar (my second favourite kind of bar) so you'll still be able to get a little drunk and say something sexy to a feminist.
Library and Archives, 395 Wellington St. $9.00. 6pm
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Saturday
30th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade
The Ottawa Irish Festival starts March 8th but is kicking off this Saturday by snaking a line of Irish-enthusiasts down Bank Street.
There will be (or at least discussion about) Irish-themed music, poetry, history, song, dance, theatre, language, and sport.
The Ottawa Food Bank will be collecting so bring your non perishables.
If it's anything like I expect it to be it ought to be a rousin' good time.
If it's anything like I expect it to be it ought to be a rousin' good time.
Laurier Ave West + Elgin to Landsdowne Park. 11am - 1pm. 613-591-9194.
Sunday
Live Entertainment and Pancake Breakfast
In keeping with the theme of Impending St Patty's Day, St Brigid's (of St Brigid's cross) Centre for the Arts is hosting a delicious breakfast and live entertainment. Volunteer musicians from the Irish community will be a-serenading while you wolf down pancakes, fruit, ham, homefries,and coffee.
You can also pick up a loaf of Soda Bread and stop by Irish Eyes gift shop to get all your gear for St Patty's day.
St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts, 310 St. Patrick St, $5.00. 10am - 12pm
All Weekend
The 18th Annual Travel and Vacation Show
A consumer travel show with the added benefits of a Trade Show. If this is anything like the Sexapalooza trade show, there'll be $40 purex glass phalli.
Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive. $10.00. 10am – 5pm
The Mud Oven
They're a paint-your-own ceramics studio! You pick a vessel (mugs, bowls, vases, tea pots, frames, goblets, candleholders, and more), design and paint it, and leave it with the staff to glaze and fire for you to pick up in a few days.
My friend, struggling to come up with a gift idea, called to ask for a ceramic-painting-companion. I have since been paralysed by all the possibilities a blank canvas holds.
My ideas so far:
Reservations are recommended and party packages available.The Mud Oven. 1065 Bank St. Saturday and Sunday 10am – 6pm. 613-730-0814
I need an Inception mug.
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