THE WEEK AHEAD
SUNDAY
The Music and Beyond Festival Ottawa Family Music Expo exposes the whole family to music of all kinds at over 120 different free concerts, handson workshops, and more, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., grounds of the University of Ottawa. www. musicandbeyond.ca
MONDAY
Taylor Swift, the Queen of Pop and “shaking it off,” is at the Canadian Tire Centre and at last check there were still tickets left, 7:30 p.m., 1000 Palladium Dr. Tickets: $46.10$146.10. capitaltickets.ca
TUESDAY
Learn about edible plants that also look pretty in your garden, 7 to 9 p.m., Bldg 72, Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm. Admission: Free. friendsofthefarm.ca Paris group Fuoco E Cenere will use marionettes and the comic character of Pulcinella to explore 18th century music and make it fun and accessible, 7:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church. Tickets: $10-$50. www.musicandbeyond.ca
Sommeliers Throwdown pits two wine experts against each other as guests taste and vote on how well they pair uncommon red wines with 10 chefprepared courses, 6:30 p.m., Santé. Cost: $85 — includes tasting. santerestaurant.com
THURSDAY
Shake up the workday blues with a pickup volleyball game on the grass of City Hall with City Wide Sports, noon to 1 p.m., every Thursday until Aug. 20. ottawa.ca The history of Ottawa will be revealed in entertaining vignettes, focusing on the legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald, at the Bytowne Museum, at 5 and 8 p.m., in English. Tickets: Free. www.bytownemuseum.com
FRIDAY
More than 40 artisans will create art from stone at the Canadian Stone Carvers Festival from 1 p.m. and all weekend, Canadian Museum of History. Finished products will be auctioned on Sunday at 2 p.m. with proceeds to Habitat for Humanity. canadianstonecarvingfestival.com
Learn to Stand-Up Paddleboard at introductory lessons from the City of Ottawa i at 6:15 p.m., Petrie Island, with classes for all levels at different locations throughout the summer. Must be 18 years of age or older. Cost: $45. Register at ottawa.ca.
SATURDAY
Ottawa Makers Market July
edition showcases local entrepreneurs, artists, musicians and more, noon to 5 p.m., 715 Cooper St. Admission: Donations to benefit Harmony House Women’s Shelter. www.facebook.com/ottawamakersmarket
Canadian turntablist Skratch
Bastid is bringing his BBQ and mixing beats with some musicmaking friends — including DJ Green Lantern, Thugli and Bear Witness — at an all-ages block party featuring local food vendors and more, 4 to 11 p.m., TD Place. Tickets: $15, but $35 includes a special-edition BBQ apron. spectrasonic.com
HOPE Volleyball SummerFest
one-day tournament to benefit local charities is already full of registered teams, but tickets to watch the games and see concerts from headliners Sam Roberts and July Talk among others are available. Concerts start at 11 a.m., Mooney’s Bay. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. hopehelps.com