What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: Nov. 6-8

Fans watch Atletico Ottawa face Pacific FC in the Canadian Premier League semi-final match on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 at TD Place. (Colton Praill/CTV News Ottawa)

Atletico Ottawa hosts the CPL championship, Ottawa Rapid FC plays the second leg of the NSL playoff series, Christmas market season kicks off and Mrs. Doubtfire at the NAC.

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.

Ottawa Rapid FC

The Ottawa Rapid FC host the Vancouver Rise FC Saturday afternoon at TD Place in the NSL playoffs.

It’s the second leg of the home-and-home playoff series. Vancouver won the first leg 2-1.

Game time is 3 p.m.

For tickets, visit https://www.rapidfc.ca/.

Atletico Ottawa

Atletico Ottawa hosts the Canadian Premier League Final Sunday at TD Place.

Game time is 5 p.m.

For tickets, visit https://www.canpl.ca/atleticoottawa.

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators host the Utah Mammoth Sunday evening at Canadian Tire Centre.

Game time is 7 p.m.

The Senators host its Indigenous Culture Celebration during the game, including performances, educational exhibits and special tributes honouring the heritage and history of Indigenous peoples in Ontario and Canada.

For tickets, visit ticketmaster.ca.

Christmas Craft Show

Kick off the Christmas season this weekend at the Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show.

Over 100 local artisans are featured at the show, which runs until Sunday at the Nepean Sportsplex.

Metcalfe Farmers’ Christmas Market

The Metcalfe Farmers’ Christmas Market is Saturday at the Metcalfe Farmers Market.

Visit local vendors who make, create, bake or grow all of their own products.

The market is at the Greely Community Centre from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Indigenous Women’s Arts Centre

The Indigenous Women’s Arts Festival is an energetic marketplace featuring over 70 vendors, art installations, interactive activities and live performances.

The festival runs Saturday and Sunday at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre.

Mrs. Doubtfire

Broadway Across Canada presents Mrs. Doubtfire until Sunday at the National Arts Centre.

“Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids,” says the NAC website.

There are two shows on Saturday and Sunday.

For tickets, visit https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/38560.

National Arts Centre

Here’s a look at what’s happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend:

• Friday-Saturday: Skatepark – Mette Ingvartsen
• Friday-Saturday: La derniere cassette – a portrait of Andre Brassard
• Friday: Georgia Harmer
• Saturday: Lara Klaus – Corpo Pulsacao

Other events happening in Ottawa this weekend

• Friday: Rock the Wild Benefit Concert at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Saturday: Kathleen Edwards at the Bronson Centre

Ottawa Canadian Film Festival

The Ottawa Canadian Film Festival runs until Sunday at the ByTowne Cinema.

The festival celebrates Canadian films.

Tickets are available at the ByTowne box office or online at bytowne.ca.

Ottawa Little Theatre

See the classic horror Turn of the Screw at the Ottawa Little Theatre.

The play is written by Tim Luscombe, from Henry James.

There is a matinee show on Sunday.

Turn of the Screw runs until Nov. 15.

Abraham Lincoln Goes to the Theatre

It’s the final weekend to see Abraham Lincoln Goes to the Theatre at the Great Canadian Theatre Company.

The dark comedy is from French Canadian playwright Larry Tremblay.

For tickets, visit https://www.gctc.ca/shows/lincoln-theatre.

Orléans Cork & Fork Festival

The Orléans Cork & Fork Festival runs Friday and Saturday at the Shenkman Arts Centre.

It’s a cozy and refined celebration of local food, wine and craft beverages, along with live music.

For tickets, visit https://shenkmanarts.ca/en/orleans-cork-fork-festival.

613flea

The popular 613flea is Saturday at Lansdowne.

Check out 150 local vendors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is free.

Lansdowne Farmers Market

The Lansdowne Farmers Market is back at Lansdowne on Sunday.

Connect with over 85 local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Museums

Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario:

• Canadian Museum of Nature
• Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
• Canada Science and Technology Museum
• Canada Aviation and Space Museum
• Canadian War Museum
• Canadian Museum of History
• National Gallery of Canada
• Ottawa Art Gallery
• The Bytown Museum
• The Diefenbunker

Parliament of Canada Tours

Enjoy a free, guided tour of the Senate at the Senate of Canada Building, the House of Commons in the West Block and the East Block.

For tickets and tour times, visit https://rts.parl.ca/.

Parliament: The Immersive Experience

Explore the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this innovative experience.

Parliament: The Immersive Experience at 211 Sparks Street includes an exhibition and a 360-degree multimedia show that takes you on a tour through Centre Block, which has been closed since 2019.

The self-guided tour is 45 minutes.

Tickets are available at no cost at visit parl.ca.

Events in Kingston this weekend

• Saturday-Sunday: Sun Harvest’s annual Holiday Market at Sun Harvest Greenhouses on Perth Road
• Friday-Sunday: Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners annual sale at the Tett Centre for Learning and Creativity
• Friday: Elisapie at the Kingston Grand Theatre

Events in Cornwall

• Friday-Saturday: Merry Mini Collections at the Cline House
• Friday: The Ultimate Neil Young Experience at The Port Theatre
• Saturday: Tribute to the Tragically Hip, Road Apples at The Port Theatre
• Sunday: O-Celli at the Movies at the Aultsville Theatre