December is now upon the National Capital Region and so are holiday-themed events of all kinds. Christmas fan rejoice, haters brace yourselves as we gear up for a fun month packed with exciting things!
To kick this week off, Faber Drive will be performing live at Ritual Nightclub this Tuesday, December 4 as part of the Lost in Paradise Tour. The BC pop rock band will be accompanied by guest acts Victoria Duffield, Courage My Love and Ottawa’s own Keek. For more details on the show, simply click on the poster below.
On Wednesday, December 5, Madchild of Swollen Members will be stopping by Ritual Nightclub as part of his Dope Sick Tour. The Vancouver rapper will be performing live alongside Dow Jones and Ghost including some local acts. Meet & greet tickets are available for this event. Grab all the info by clicking the poster below. 
From December 5 to December 9, 2012, the National Arts Centre presents The Nutcracker. This year’s presentation of the holiday favorite features the interpretation of the Alberta Ballet choreographed by Edmund Stripe. The Nutcracker Ballet will be danced to Tchaikovsky’s classic score. To get more information and for tickets to the ballet, simply click the below image. 
This Thursday, December 6, head over to the National Art Gallery of Canada from 5 to 8pm for Global Voices 2012. This free event organized by the grassroots organization which works with refugees, immigrant and Aboriginal communities, will include portraits, videos, music, dance, and art. This is a family-friendly event and is open to all. For more info, click on the poster below. 
Also on Thursday, December 6, Trap or Die and Bassline present RL Grime live at Babylon. The electronic music producer who rose to fame in less than a year will be throwing a live set with special guest Ryan Hemsworth. If you’re into EDM, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Get more info by clicking the poster below. 
This Friday, December 7, Spectrasonic presents Diamond Rings live at Ritual Nightclub with an opening set by Gold & Youth. The Toronto indie dance artist will be performing tracks off of his latest album Free Dimensional along with songs from previous records. For details, just click on the image below. 
If you’re a fan of Sigur Rós, you’ll want to attend the Valtari Film Experiment Launch Party this Saturday, December 8 at the auditorium of Library and Archives Canada. For their new album Valtari, Sigur Rós gave filmmakers the same budget and asked them to create whatever inspired them when listening to the band’s new album. The idea with this project was to bypass the usual artistic approval process and allow people complete creative freedom. This exclusive world premiere will present the official videos along with added materials. Ottawa will be one of several select cities to participate in this worldwide launch. At the screening, attendees will also be given a unique URL to enter to win a deluxe Sigur Rós Valtari special gift package. One winner will be selected per continent. Grab everything you need to know on this exciting event by clicking below.
This Sunday, December 9, Toronto-based band the Great Bloomers will be performing at the Blacksheep Inn in Wakefield. The alternative pop rock roots group will be in live in concert with guests Wool On Wolves in an effort to promote their latest album Distant Fires. Get everything you need to know by clicking below. 
Starting this Friday, December 7 head over to the Museum of Civilization just across the river from downtown Ottawa to attend the annual Christmas Market. With over 40 local vendors, this is the perfect place for your holiday purchases. Come meet local exhibitors, discover delicious regional products and unique handmade objects, and experience the creativity and enthusiasm that drive area artisans. For dates and time and to access the list of participating vendors, simply click on the poster below.
