THE WEEK AHEAD
SUNDAY
September 22
Nuit Blanche Ottawa takes over with the sounds of music, and dance, performance art and more artistic shenanigans until 4:22 a.m., as. For locations and events, visit nbog.ca.
A Woman’s Place is in Power is the topic for the first Fearless Women Series, bringing women in politics together to discuss their aspirations and more at noon. A matinee of the play Proud by Michael Healey at the Great Canadian Theatre Company to follow. Panel: $10, with matinee: $40, includes light refreshments. gctc.ca
MONDAY
September 23
Beau’s Brewery in Vankleek Hill is seeking “volunbeers” for their Oktoberfest extravaganza, Oct. 4 and 5. Volunteers are needed for half-day shifts, which then nets them passes for the whole weekend, access to the volunbeer party, hat, a yummy pretzel and more. Visit beaus.ca to register.
TUESDAY
September 24
The fine line between love and hate is the theme in Noel Coward’s 1930 comedic play
Private Lives, in which a divorced couple find themselves honeymooning with their new spouses in the same hotel, 7:30 p.m., at The Gladstone Theatre until Oct. 12. thegladstone.ca
Author Margaret Atwood will read from her MaddAddam trilogy, speak with CBC’s Alan Neal and sign copies of her books, 7 p.m. Southminster United Church, $20. writersfestival.org
WEDNESDAY
September 25
Infectious popular children’s performers The Wiggles — now with their new, female member Emma — are offering two shows at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Centrepointe Theatre. $45. centrepointetheatre.com
Frogs, A Chorus of Colour, the new exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Nature opens today with beautiful and bizarre live specimens, including tree frogs, bullfrogs, horned frogs, toads, dart poison frogs and more on display in re-created natural habitats. $4 surcharge over museum admission. nature.ca.
THURSDAY
September 26
The 150th Carp Fair is back with musical performances including The Guess Who. carpfair.ca
Rewire your brain for love, though touch and talk in a seminar that offers a series of interpersonal exercises to improve communication with your loved one relationshipsmatter.ca
FRIDAY
September 27
Oktoberfest Ottawa in Barrhaven has kegtapping with the Trailer Park Boys, 6:30 p.m. Food, drink, dancing and a gig by Amanda Rheaume. oktoberfestottawa.com.
It’s pongdamonium at the Ottawa Charity Ping-Pong event, 7 p.m., SpinBin, 95 York St. To aid four charities. ottawacharitypingpong.com
SATURDAY
September 28
Ottawa’s largest baby is arriving at the Ernst & Young Centre this weekend for the Baby Show. More than 100 companies are participating. TheBabyShows.com
Ottawa’s MonkeyJunk are celebrating an album release, 8 p.m., Mavericks. $20 advance. ticketfly.com
There will be musicians, children’s crafts, farm animals and tons of seasonal produce at the Chelsea Market Fall Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 212 Old Chelsea Rd.