Things to do in Arnprior and the Valley: enjoy live music, cram the cruiser for local pets, and test your knowledge

Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.

TODAY: The Neat Cafe in Burnstown presents a live solo acoustic performance from Chris Murphy of the band Sloan and special guest Peter Elkas this Thursday evening at 8:00 pm! It’s a seated show with limited dinner reservations before the performance. $60/ticket. Buy yours and save your spot online.

TODAY: Join the Arnprior and District Museum this Thursday at 6:00 pm for the opening of its brand new exhibit: Charles Macnamara: Arnprior’s Citizen Scientist! Presented in partnership by the Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Archives and the Arnprior + District Museum, the exhibition brings together photographs, archival materials and personal artifacts from both collections to explore Macnamara’s life, work and fascination with the natural world.

TODAY: Get ready for a brain-teasing night for a good cause at Finnegan’s Roadhouse in Renfrew! Join MBC’s Jamie Cybulski this Thursday at 7:00 pm for Trivia Night, with proceeds supporting the local food bank. $10/player. Teams of 4-6. Call the restaurant ahead of time to register your team.

TOMORROW: Iconic Canadian band The Pursuit of Happiness come to the Neat Cafe in Burnstown for a live show this Friday evening at 8:00 pm! From their breakout success on MuchMusic to their entry into the Canadian Indies Hall of Fame in 2006, the band continues to tour and will play in the Ottawa Valley to kick off the weekend! $85/ticket. Standing room only! Get your tickets here.

TOMORROW: Join Renfrew Minor Hockey Association for Youth Shinny Program for ages 9–13 at 4:00 pm this Friday!. A fun, informal way for young players to build confidence, get extra ice time, and enjoy the game with friends. Full hockey equipment is required, including a CSA-approved helmet with a full face mask. For safety, body contact, slap shots, and lifting the puck are not permitted. Sign up online

TOMORROW Join It Takes a Village Pet Rescue and Pet Valu Arnprior to cram the cruiser this Friday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. They need your help filling the cruiser outside Pet Valu with as much pet food and supplies as possible for local animals in need and ensuring pets waiting on their forever home are cared for.