THE WEEK AHEAD
SUNDAY
Ottawa Farmers’ Christmas Market moves to its new home in the Aberdeen Pavilion, with a grand opening at 10:30 a.m., including hot cider and desserts and a shuttle from parking at Brewer Park. ottawafarmersmarket.ca
The Extremely Short New Play Festival is an evening of juried, 10-minute, original plays, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Arts Court Theatre. Tickets: $25. www.newtheatreottawa.com
MONDAY
Hear the world premiere of Umbrellas, a music created by percussionist Jesse Stewart and his class through the Ottawa Mission’s Discovery University, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets: Free. nac-cna.ca
Sing against violence against women at a 613 Casual Choir open event, featuring the songs Woman in Chains and We’re Not Gonna Take It, 7 p.m., Clocktower Brew Pub, 418 Richmond Rd. Cost: $5. www.facebook.com/groups/613casualchoir
TUESDAY
Come carolling at the Ottawa Choral Society all-ages family party, with storyteller Brian Doyle and musical guests, 7:30 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church. Tickets: from $30, free for ages 16 and under. www.ottawachoralsociety.com
Ottawa Police Services is holding two speed-recruiting events at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Ottawa Police Association, 141 Catherine St. Register at www.surveymonkey.com/s/XPDTBJZ
WEDNESDAY
The lights will get turned on at Parliament Hill at 7 p.m., as part of the Christmas Lights across Canada illumination ceremony.
The music from the Coronation of King George II will be recreated and performed by visiting musical guests, 7:30 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks St. Tickets:$35-$45, $20/student. cathedralarts.ca
Alberta Ballet’s enchanting The Nutcracker opens the holiday season at 7 p.m. at the National Arts Centre. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca
THURSDAY
A Charlie Brown Christmas’s music will be played by Jerry Granelli Trio and the Cross Town Youth Chorus, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church. Tickets: $35, $15 for children 12 and under. ottawajazzfestival.com
Be part of the studio audience as 1970s TV star Gordie Roberts attempts to rekindle his career with a holiday variety show in Lights, Camera ... Christmas, 2 p.m., Upper Canada Playhouse. Tickets: $34. www.uppercanadaplayhouse.com
FRIDAY
Refresh Your Passion, the brainchild of Kathie Donovan, at this “un-seminar” where seven speakers will empower you to share your personal and business gifts with the world, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 101 Centrepointe Dr. Cost: $99. inspirationevents.ca Florence K, who sings in French, English and Spanish, plays at Salle Odyssée, 8 p.m., 855 blvd de la Gappe, Gatineau. Tickets: $38. salleodyssee.ca