ENTERTAINMENT
The Book of Mormon will turn its pages April 25 to 30 at the NAC .
Bronson Centre Theatre , 211 Bronson Ave ., bronsoncentre . ca
LISA LEBLANC April 8 Acadian folk heroine Lisa Leblanc has mastered three things that make her a must-see : heartfelt performance , bilingualism , and banjo rock . She doesn ’ t just kill it — she totally slays . From $ 29.50 Bronson Centre Theatre , 211 Bronson Ave ., bronsoncentre . ca
LYNNE HANSON & RIVER CITY
JUNCTION April 8 An evening of swampy , bluesy folk with awardwinning singer-songwriter Lynne Hanson and the classic rock band River City Junction . From $ 15 . Black Sheep Inn , 753 Riverside Dr . Wakefield , Que ., 819-459-3228 , theblacksheepinn . com
LEIF VOLLEBEKK April 18 A Montreal son with Scandinavian roots , Vollebekk just released his first LP in four years . Touring the world with a striking voice and lyrics never looked so good . From $ 17.50 First Baptist Church , 140 Laurier Ave . W ., firstbaptistottawa . ca
JIM BRYSON April 21 Wakefield native Jim Bryson is both a sought-after producer — for Kathleen Edwards and Oh Susanna , among others — and an entrancing troubadour whose touring around his latest LP Somewhere We Will Find Our Place . From $ 39 . NAC Studio , National Arts Centre , 53 Elgin St ., 866-850-2787 , nac-cna . ca
Inn , 753 Riverside Dr . Wakefield , Que ., 819-459-3228 , theblacksheepinn . com
THEATRE & DANCE
ELEPHANT AND PIGGY ’ S WE ARE IN A PLAY March 25 From the pages of children ’ s books by Mo Willems , the “ bestus ” friends come to life in the musical telling of six tales about friendship , generosity , and forgiveness . From $ 20 . 101 Centrepointe Dr ., 613- 580- 2700 , centrepointetheatre . ca
ENCOUNT3RS April 20 to 22 A new idea ( the mash-up ) applied to an old form ( ballet ) results in three dancers and three choreographers making something truly unique out of their encounters on stage . From $ 54 . NAC Southam Hall , National Arts Centre , 53 Elgin St ., 866-850-2787 , nac-cna . ca
PEPPA PIG LIVE April 23 Come have fun on a wet adventure through the world of the beloved Peppa Pig . Every preschooler needs a spring prescription of Peppa Pig ’ s Big Splash . From $ 43.50 . NAC Southam Hall , National Arts Centre , 53 Elgin St ., 866-850-2787 , nac-cna . ca
THE BOOK OF MORMON April 25 to 30 The irreverent and strange Broadway musical that took the world by storm is coming back to Ottawa . It makes a lot more sense when you realize the creators of the show also created South Park . NAC Southam Hall , National Arts Centre , 53 Elgin St ., 866-850-2787 , nac-cna . ca
PONY GIRL April 29 A small ensemble that seems larger than its parts when on stage , the group of chamber pop musicians is cornering the market of electro folk matched to dazzling performance . From $ 10 . Black Sheep
DON ' T JUST EAT LOCAL , LISTEN LOCAL
Jim Bryson , of nearby Wakefield , Que ., has became one of the area ' s richest musical treasures . The captivating performer , and dynamic producer , is sure to win over more hearts , minds — and ears — on the NAC stage on April 21 .
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