New Year's Eve

Kinki
Celebrate '2013' at Kinki ... with a New Years Eve Fiesta Featuring Champagne paired menus, Live dj, and Featured performances @ Kinki - Burlesque Show and much more... Come & share your NYE resolution with us... 31|12|12 - For Reservations 613.789.7559 | www.kinki.ca [Kinki]

Mambo
Celebrate '2013' at Mambo... with a New Years Eve Fiesta Featuring Champagne paired menus, Live dj, and Featured performances @ Mambo - Latin Tropicana Show and much more... Come & share your NYE resolution with us... 31|12|12 - For Reservations 613.562.2550 | www.mambonuevolatino.com [Mambo]


Barrymore's
New Year's Eve 2013 at Barrymore's Music Hall - A New Year's Eve party you'll be talking about all year! New Year's Eve at Barrymore's features catered food, NYE decorations, and a NYE count down, At least 5 decades of music (60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and today's top 40) will be covered. Limited amount of tickets are sold @ $25. Last year's New Year's event sold out 2 weeks in advance so get your tickets early! Warning: Price may increase soon!  Tables available for bootle service. Please email us at Barrymoresbooking@gmail.com to reserve...[tickets]

Yuk Yuk's - Aaron Berg - Michael Gelbart - Jennifer Grant - (613) 236-5233 for ticket information.[tickets]

Absolute Comedy - Andy Hendrickson and Sam Demaris (613) 233-8000 for ticket information.[Tickets]

Irene's Pub - THE FIFTYMEN New Year's Eve bash Start: 31 December, 2012 9:30 pm Cost: $25 - THE DUSTY DRIFTERS and JOHN CARROLL and the EPIC PROPORTIONS with BIRDIE WHYTE

The Rainbow - The Hammerheads www.thehammerheads.com Ring in the New Year with The Hammerheads, the funkiest dance party of the Year!!! Tickets: $25.00 available at the club starting Monday Dec. 10, 2012 The Hammerheads music pays hommage to the grandmasters of 70s funk (P-funk,Cameo, Chic, the JBs,Kool & the Gang, Rick James, Ohio Players, BT Express, SOS Band, etc) and in concert the band uses classic dusties along with their originals as the foundation of a non-stop jam...a hip-hop sensibility of mixing applied to a live band.

The Black Sheep Inn - The Digs + DJ BeatScience NYE party December 31 (New Year's Eve) 8:30 pm - $15 adv The Digs ( High Octane Funk/Motown Revue, with special guest DJ BeatScience, [Tickets]

Babylon - Babylon and Antique Skate Shop New Year’s Eve party

CE Centre - For all you folks in Ottawa still looking for the best place to go on New Year's, here is what you've been waiting for! Diamond Class Events is hosting the "Totally Grand New Year's Eve" and it is the city's largest and most spectacular party this year! We are shaking things up this December 31 to give you the most luxurious red carpet celebrity style event you will ever see and the perfect way to celebrate the start of 2013! - HOST BAR! - Cocktails: 7pm - Dinner Reception: 8-10pm - The band "SHINE" performing live! - DJ & Dancing! - 3000 Balloon drop and champagne at midnight. - A chance to win the $20,013 GRAND CASH PRIZE! Tickets: $150 (taxes included)- [Tickets]

Ottawa Convention Centre - Celebrate New Year's Eve 2012 by Dancing in the Stars at the Ottawa Convention Centre! Your evening will begin with a 3-course gourmet dinner designed by Executive Chef Geoffrey Morden, with two glasses of wine. From the incredible Trillium Ballroom, gaze upon the most stunning view of the city while toasting 2013 with a complimentary glass of Champagne, followed by a late-night buffet. Dance the night away to the world-renowned Alter Ego, who will amaze you with their spectacular performance of music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today, along with the DJ's selection of top 40 hits. If you prefer to arrive after dinner, purchase our Party Tickets, which include the champagne toast, midnight buffet, live DJ and performance by Alter Ego. Ring in the New Year in style at the Ottawa Convention Centre, Ottawa's premier venue for stellar celebrations! Doors open at 6:00pm for dinner guests, 9:00pm for Party guests. Dancing in the Stars presented in association with CTV, CFRA, Majic 100, Bob FM and TEAM 1200. Visit www.Dancinginthestars.ca for more details. [Tickets]

Fatboys Southern Smokehouse - New Years Eve BBQ & Blues Bash! Monday: 9:00 pm – 2:00 am Join us for a night you'll never forget! Great BBQ and Canada's top touring blues act- JW Jones, all for just $99 ALL INCLUSIVE! http://www.jw-jones.com /[link]

Westin Hotel - Ottawa's BIGGEST and BEST countdown to 2013 is at the Westin Hotel, brought to you by STARFISH creative events + inspiration. All Access Tickets Include: Hor's doeuvres from 9-11 p.m. Dessert Bar at 12 midnight One beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) Party Favours Surprise live entertainment Special rates for the STARFISH Beauty Bar and for Hotel Rooms ($159) at the Westin Hotel A chance to win a trip for 2 to South Beach Miami Over 10 bars featuring Miami style cocktails (extra charge) Bid on silent auction items and support our charity of choice, UNICEF Canada [Tickets]

Play Food and Wine - Play will be offering 3 and 4 course menus designed by our Executive Chef, Michael Moffatt, with optional wine pairings available selected by our Wine Director, Kerri Smith. For early seatings, from 6p.m - 7p.m, we will be offering a 3 Course Menu for $55.00 per person, before tax and gratuity. From later seatings, from 8p.m - midnight, we will be offering a four course menu for $75.00 per person, before tax and gratuity. Optional wine parings for our three course menu will be available for $35.00 per person, before tax and gratuity and for $45.00 per person, before tax and gratuity, for our four course menu. [link]

Shenkman Arts Centre - New Year's Eve Comedy Night - Presented by: Ottawa Theatres Presents and Fusion Arts Management - Monday, December 31 at 9 pm Second Annual Ottawa New Year's Eve Capital Comedy Night Featuring: Gilson Lubin, Ron Josol and Kate Davis Start the New Year in stitches when Canadian comedians will have you rolling in the aisles of Harold Shenkman Hall this New Year's Eve. [Tickets]

Monday

Zaphod's - Electronic Mondays - Every Monday with DJ Lowpass + Guests 10PM – No cover, no dress code, no attitude.

Tuesday

Mambo - Tantalizing Tuesdays*Featuring, Tarot Readings and Taco & Tequila specials

Zaphod's - CHRISTMAS DAY - SANTA'S BALLROOM & 4th ANNUAL SPAGNOG COMPETITION!!!, 10:00 PM CAD0.00

National Arts Centre - Handel's Messiah Tuesday - Wednesday | NAC Southam Hall December 18 - 19, 2012 7:00pm


Wednesday


Yuk Yuk's on Elgin - Local Talent Night - 8:30pm

Kinki - Mystic Garden Wednesdays- Asian inspired NCVA approved Veggie-Vegan Menu with In-House Crystal Readings by the mesmerizing Linda Steele (www.lindaenergyhealer.com)- Healthy dining has never been so fun!

Mambo - Mystic Garden Wednesdays*Featuring our delectable Latin inspired Veggie & Vegan menu

Zaphod's - Boxing Day Bash with THE MAHONES, 8:00 PM CAD12.00

Disorganised Boxing Day Reunion w/ Joker's Of The Scene, Pho (of Bonjay), Sir Ett & Gregular, and coveted party starter DJ I8A4RE! with special guests TBA @ babylon - 19+/10pm/$8


Thursday


Barrymore's - Retro 90s n Top 40

Yuk Yuk's on Elgin 8:30

Absolute Comedy - 8:30 $10.00

Kinki - Tantalizing Thursdays- Tease your taste buds with our aphrodisiac inspired menu- Live Jazz performances by Ottawa's Jazzstress herself 'Rebecca Noelle'

Mambo - El Barrio Thursdays *Featuring monthly Kizomba lessons and Mexican Nacho & Wing specials



Friday


Yuk Yuk's on Elgin 9pm $20.00

Absolute Comedy 8:00 & 10:30 $12.00

Kinki - Unleash Fridays - A weekend full of great DJ beats (DJ Dusty & DJ Sean) to captivate you! Join us Fridays featuring special guest hostesses Chynna Fox | Shade Nyx

Mambo - Zona Viva Fridays*Featuring DJ Frederico and Cuban Tropicana dance performances

Micarza Camaro, Chris Page, Remi Royal, The Bruitals @ The Elmdale Tavern - 19+/9:30pm/$10

July Talk, John Allaire @ Raw Sugar Cafe - 19+/8:30pm/$10


Saturday

Yuk Yuk's on Elgin - 9pm $20.00

Absolute Comedy - 8:00 & 10:30 $15.00

Mambo - Suave Saturdays *Featuring DJ Don Juan on deck to mix & mingle

Kinki - Throwback Saturdays-A weekend full of great DJ beats (DJ Dusty & DJ Sean) to captivate you! Join us Fridays featuring special guest hostesses Chynna Fox | Shade Nyx

Zaphod's -THE NORMALS + PLUNT + FOUR STROKE, 8:00 PM CAD9.00

The Rn'R Holiday Party w/ And What Army?, Silvergun & Spleen, First To Three @ Cafe Dekcuf - 19+/9pm/$10

Nu Sensae, The Soupcans, Pregnancy Scares @ Gabba Hey - AA/9pm/$10

Drag the Lake, The Fall of Gabriel, A Scar for the Wicked, Standing on Oblivion, Kill for Change and more @ Montgomery Legion Hall (330 Kent Street) - AA/19+/6:30pm/$10/$12

The Creepshow and more @ Mavericks - 19+/8pm/$14


Sunday


Absolute Comedy - 8:00 $10.00

Lieutenant's Pump - Bingo, music, prizes and games with DJ Bingo

Mambo - Zumba with Mambo - Every sunday for $25 per person - Enjoy a Zumba Fitness class with instructor Mabel Alvarez and finish off with a delicious Mambo Brunch. Zumba start time:10:30-11:30 Brunch: 11:45

Zaphod's - TRAILER PARK BINGO - Interspersed by HOT FUDGE SUNDAYS with DJ Retardinator

Celebrate '2013' at Kinki ... with a New Years Eve Fiesta Featuring Champagne paired menus, Live dj, and Featured performances @ Kinki - Burlesque Show and much more... Come & share your NYE resolution with us... 31|12|12 - For Reservations 613.789.7559 | www.kinki.ca

Mystic Garden Wednesdays- Asian inspired NCVA approved Veggie-Vegan Menu with In-House Crystal Readings by the mesmerizing Linda Steele (www.lindaenergyhealer.com)- Healthy dining has never been so fun!

Tantalizing Thursdays- Tease your taste buds with our aphrodisiac inspired menu- Live Jazz performances by Ottawa's Jazzstress herself 'Rebecca Noelle'

Unleash Fridays & Throwback Saturdays-A weekend full of great DJ beats (DJ Dusty & DJ Sean) to captivate you! Join us Fridays featuring special guest hostesses Chynna Fox | Shade Nyx

Celebrate '2013' at Mambo... with a New Years Eve Fiesta Featuring Champagne paired menus, Live dj, and Featured performances @ Mambo - Latin Tropicana Show and much more... Come & share your NYE resolution with us... 31|12|12 - For Reservations 613.562.2550 | www.mambonuevolatino.com

Tantalizing Tuesdays*Featuring, Tarot Readings and Taco & Tequila specials

Mystic Garden Wednesdays*Featuring our delectable Latin inspired Veggie & Vegan menu

El Barrio Thursdays *Featuring monthly Kizomba lessons and Mexican Nacho & Wing specials

Zona Viva Fridays*Featuring DJ Frederico and Cuban Tropicana dance performances

Suave Saturdays *Featuring DJ Don Juan on deck to mix & mingle

Come out and watch Canada's favorite junior hockey team in action! The Ottawa 67's are a fantastic and affordable way to spend a Friday night or Sunday afternoon in the Nation's Capital!

With hard-hitting, fast-paced action on the ice and live entertainment and games for the kids off the ice, you just can't beat the Boys in the Barber Poles!

Tickets start as low as $20.00 for children 12 years old and under, so call 755-1166 to book your seats now, or visist www.ottawa67s.com for more information.

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With appearances on CBS' The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson, the new TV series Comedy.tv, performing in sold-out clubs and theaters, and two of his own prime time stand-up comedy specials, comedian/screenwriter and novelist Michael Gelbart is truly someone to to watch for.

He has a non-chalant, audience friendly approach, meshing ad-libs with material that is completely unique. His debut novel "The Other Oprahs" is rapidly gaining momentum and has been called "hilariously inspiring."

Andy Hendrickson is a New York City based comedian and writer. He was a showcase winner at HBO's U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, performed at TBS' The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas and a finalist at the Great American Comedy Festival. He has performed at well over 100 colleges and is a favorite headliner at comedy clubs across the country.

In New York City, Andy appears regularly at the world famous Comedy Cellar. Internationally, Andy has performed at clubs and festivals throughout Canada, England, Holland and Ireland, as well as throughout the Middle East to entertain the troops. He's had multiple appearances on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio and TV show and his CD, It's Ready, airs regularly on SiriusXM Radio.

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In Theatres

Jack Reacher
The Impossible
Not Fade Away
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This Is 40
The Guilt Trip
Monsters, Inc.
Amour
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Any Day Now
Save The Date
Let Fury Have The Hour
Playing for Keeps
Buffalo Girls
Cheerful Weather For The Wedding
Deadfall
The Fitzgerald Family Christmas
Hyde Park on Hudson
In Our Nature
Lay the Favorite


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