The guy 2nd from left better not wear that Toledo Mud Hens t-shirt in Ottawa Lynx territory.

Tonight, go see The Most Serene Republic. One of the few on Arts & Crafts's roster not related by members to Broken Social Scene, The Most Serene Republic is... well... still related to Broken Social Scene, except by the actual music, which features poppy instrumental jams with plenty of experimentation and improvisation. But most importantly: sing-alongs and hand-clapping!

/The Most Serene Republic at Zaphod's, 8 PM, $10advance/$12door (with Jetplanes Of Abraham, featuring members of local bands Turning Into Salt, Kingston Fog, and For The Mathematics)
DOWNLOAD - Content Was Always my Favourite Colour
...................Where Cedar Nouns And Adverbs Walk

BONUS - Stars - Ageless Beauty (Most Serene Republic Remix)

If that's not your bag, Ottawa staple The Souljazz Orchestra continue their Thursday night residency at Babylon.

ALSO: check back tomorrow for a heads-up on a couple/few weekend events in the city to keep you busy.