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Moulin Rouge! The Musical
2026-05-12 19:30 - 2026-05-17 19:30 UTC | NAC · Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
10-time Tony Award winner including Best Musical. Based on the Baz Luhrmann film. A theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love — featuring a score of 70+ pop hits. Mature themes, revealing costumes, adult language. Strobe lighting and flashing lights used. Recommended ages 12+. Running time 2 hrs 35 mins with 1 intermission. Tickets on sale via NAC Box Office and Ticketmaster. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Calgary Surge
2026-05-12 19:30 | Glebe · The Arena at TD Place, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ottawa BlackJacks home opener for the 2026 CEBL season. Professional basketball — Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). TD Place Arena seats 5,500–8,585. Parking add-on available at checkout. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop (Part 2: Making the moccasin)
2026-05-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Atelier Shenkman Smith, NAC, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The Vamp and Moccasin Workshop with Colleen Nolan offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn the art of crafting moccasins with a beaded vamp. This workshop provides participants with hands-on experience in crafting and constructing their own pair of moccasins.
Participants leave with not only a beautiful pair of handmade moccasins but also pride. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, this workshop is open to all. It will be a fun and welcoming environment, where stories will be told, and laughter will be shared.
Join us for an interactive and engaging session, connecting with others and leaving with a sense of fulfilment and gratitude.
Workshop schedule (three evenings, 5:30pm-8:30pm):
Tuesday May 5 – Beading the Vamp: Participants will have the opportunity to bead moccasin vamps—the beautifully decorated top part of a moccasin—while learning about their cultural significance in Indigenous traditions
Tuesday May 12: Making the moccasin
Tuesday May 19: Final assembly
Participants should be committed to attending all three sessions.
This workshop takes place at 1 Elgin Street, in the National Arts Centre’s Atelier Shenkman Smith which is located across from the Box Office.
Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Toddler Tuesdays - NAC
2026-05-12 10:00 - 10:50 | Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Free weekly drop-in program for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Singing, dancing, games, and story time led by instructor Jesse Kahat. Fully interactive exploration of the performing arts through creative play. No ticket required.

SoulRhythms (Afro-Caribbean dance workshop)
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Free weekly drop-in Afro-Caribbean dance workshop by Cultural Arts Studio. Travels through movement and dance traditions from across Africa and the Caribbean. 45 minutes, all ages and dance levels welcome. Held Mondays at the NAC. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Trio INK + 1: Schumann and Brahms (Part of Chamberfest)
2026-05-11 19:00 | Centretown · First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Part of Chamberfest’s 2025–26 Concert Series. Trio INK — the piano trio led by NACO concertmaster Yosuke Kawasaki — performs with special guest violist Kyle Armbrust. Program features works by Clara Schumann (Three Romances for Violin and Piano), Johannes Brahms (Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor), and Robert Schumann (Piano Quartet in E-flat Major). Venue is wheelchair accessible. Student and community discount tickets available using code GOODVIBRATO. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

An Evening With Black Flag
2026-05-10 19:30 - 22:30 | ByWard Market · The 27 Club, 27 York St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Black Flag, the iconic American punk band formed in 1976. 2 sets, 1 night. 19+, doors at 7:30 PM. No refunds. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Strung Out, Belvedere, MAJORS
2026-05-10 19:30 | Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Strung Out (So-Cal melodic hardcore legends) performing “Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues” in full to celebrate the album’s anniversary, plus a set of rarities. Supported by Belvedere (Alberta skate punk) and MAJORS (Ottawa/SC golf punk). Licensed 19+ with photo ID. General admission/standing. Six ticket limit per household. Presented with support of Ontario Creates and Overflow Brewing Co.
Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Guided Family Paint Party
2026-05-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Centretown · Dosa Spot, 895 Bank St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Guided paint night led by experienced artist Timka. Participants paint “Moonlight Owls” – an owl scene in a moonlit sky using black, blue, orange, pink, and white. All painting supplies included. Designed for teens and up. Group discount: bring 3 friends to save 15%. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before event. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Flower Fun Run (Mother's Day)
2026-05-10 12:00 | Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
An official Canadian Tulip Festival event run by Somersault Events. Takes place along a closed scenic course through the festival grounds at Dow’s Lake. Limited to 600 participants — sells out early. Distances: 1K Kids Run (12 and under, includes medal) and 5K Run or Walk/Stroll. All ages and abilities welcome. Included with registration: race bib, professional timing, on-course nutrition, race photography, podium prizes for top 3 male/female/non-binary in the 5K, post-race snacks. Bib pickup: May 9 (3–6 PM) at Full Cycle Hintonburg, 7 Hamilton Ave N; or May 10 starting 11:30 AM at the festival near Preston and Queen Elizabeth Dr. Online registration deadline: May 5 at 6 PM.

2026 Rockstar Music Spring Showcase
2026-05-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Downtown Ottawa · Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Student music showcase open to all ages and levels. Great music, gifts, and family fun. Performers enter free. Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at the door.

Ottawa Farmers' Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
2026-05-10 09:00 - 15:00 | The Glebe · Aberdeen Square, Lansdowne Park, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Year-round outdoor market (May–October season). 85–150+ local vendors within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, artisan crafts, prepared foods. Buskers and musicians on-site. Free street parking Sundays; underground parking $4/hr.

Friends of the Farm Plant Sale
2026-05-10 08:30 - 13:00 | Central Experimental Farm · Parking lot beside K.W. Neatby Building, 960 Carling Ave & Maple Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Annual plant sale featuring many of the region’s top specialty growers and nursery vendors. Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton on hand for free gardening advice. Plant check service available under canopy. Refreshments available on site. New and used gardening books for sale. Rain or Shine. Admission free; donations to FCEF gratefully accepted.
Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Electric Feel - indie sleaze dance party, DJ Le Hartt
2026-05-09 22:00 - 2026-05-10 02:00 | ByWard Market · The 27 Club, 27 York St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Indie sleaze dance party with DJ Le Hartt at The 27 Club. Doors at 10 PM. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Dwayne Gretzky Show
2026-05-09 20:00 | Centretown · The Bronson, 211 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Toronto-based cover band Dwayne Gretzky performing at The Bronson. Show themed “Does The 90s” — two sets, no opening act. General admission standing floor and seated balcony available. Licensed 19+ with photo ID required. Presented with support of Ontario Creates. Limit of 10 tickets per household. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Retro Silent Disco | The National Gallery of Canada | Ottawa
2026-05-09 19:30 - 22:30 | National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9N4, Canada
Silent disco event with 3 live DJs spinning 80s, 90s, and 00s hits via wireless headphones inside the National Gallery. Lights, visuals, and a bar. Listed as “almost full.” Global sensation format blending art, music, and nostalgia.

Ontario Guild of Town Criers Competition
2026-05-09 12:00 - 2026-05-10 17:00 | Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
15 Town Criers and Consorts from across Ontario compete at the festival. Presented in partnership with the Ontario Guild of Town Criers and Capital Heritage Connexion. Cries begin at noon; the final cry finishes at 5 PM. Open to all spectators — no tickets needed.

Next Door Market - Vintage Pop up Spring
2026-05-09 11:00 - 2026-05-10 17:00 | Next Door Ottawa, 955A Gladstone Avenue Wellington West & Hintonburg, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Multi-day artisan and vendor market running Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10. Local makers, crafts, small businesses. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
2026-05-09 10:00 - 2026-05-18 20:00 | Saunders Farm, Rural West Ottawa, 7893 Bleeks Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Brand-new spring festival for Saunders Farm’s 50th anniversary. Nearly 500,000 tulips in 100+ varieties set within a 6-acre apple orchard. Features a Dutch windmill, artistic installations, strolling musicians, and interactive performers.
Food options include A Taste of Holland with Dutch poffertjes and street food. Saunders Cider available on-site. Runs approximately 3 weeks through May.
Exact 2026 daily hours not yet published – check saundersfarm.com before visiting.
Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Ottawa - Mothers in Bloom Holistic Healing Fair™
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Wellness and holistic fair celebrating nurturing energy and self-care. Features readers, makers, healers, crystals, natural products, and heart-centered small businesses. First 30 attendees receive swag bags. Free face painting for kids all day. Free workshops and talks. Door prize ballots with each purchase. Ripple Rewards Plinko prizes.

Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | Various Ottawa-area waterbodies, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
Ontario Free Fishing Weekend runs May 9-10, 2026. Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without a licence province-wide. Open to all — great for families, beginners, or anyone introducing a friend to fishing. Check local Ottawa-area waterbodies and provincial parks for access points.
Introduce a friend to fishing, go out on your own or join an event.
OFFE is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish in Ontario licence-free. There are four periods throughout the year: the 3-day Family Day weekend in February, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day weekends and a full 9 days in July, which coincides with National Fishing Week.
Participants fishing without a license must fish under the Conservation fishing license limits which are set out in the current Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary. With the exception of the licensing requirement, Ontario fishing regulations, fees and limits continue to apply during license-free days.
Who is it for?
All ages – Family
FREE
Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
Follow fishing rules
Free fishing periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery, and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. While fishing for free during a free fishing period you must:
follow conservation licence catch limits
obey size limits and sanctuaries
follow the fishing regulations
carry a permit or identification card issued by the provincial or federal government, showing your name and date of birth

Oniro - Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
2026-05-08 21:00 - 2026-05-09 22:00 | Parc Omega, 399, route 323 North, Montebello, Quebec, Canada
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17 illuminated scenes along a 60-minute trail. First departures begin at sunset.
The ONIRO night walk: a magical immersion experience
As night falls, the trees of Parc Oméga come to life and tell the story of the wolf cub Oniro. Immerse yourself in a unique sensory adventure, where animals, light and poetry meet.
Discover an immersive journey combining spectacular projections, enchanting scenery, spellbinding music and human voices. A magical experience in the heart of nature!
The Oniro trail is a night-time forest walk lasting around 60 minutes and comprising 17 tableaux. The first visits take place at sunset.

Alone in the Dark - Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
2026-05-08 20:00 - 2026-05-09 22:00 | Cumberland Heritage Museum, 2940 Old Montréal Road, Cumberland, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
This immersive guided paranormal investigation invites participants to explore a series of historic buildings after dark, including a church, schoolhouse, train station and family home. Led by experienced hosts, the experience incorporates both traditional and modern investigative techniques, encouraging observation and personal interpretation. Designed for curious participants, this small-group experience offers a quiet, atmospheric alternative to conventional tours.
This is not a ghost tour. It is a guided paranormal investigation, and YOU are part of it. Over two hours, we’ll explore four heated heritage buildings: the old church, the schoolhouse, the train station, and the family home. With the village closed to the public and only a handful of guests exploring after dark, the experience feels immersive, quietly eerie, and far removed from an ordinary night out.
Along the way, our expert hosts will guide you through paranormal experiments using both ancient and modern techniques. You will listen closely. You will observe carefully. You will decide for yourself what, if anything, still lingers there.
Some guests come for the thrill. Some for the atmosphere. Some because they have always been curious about what they cannot explain. What they share is curiosity and the willingness to find out. Nothing is staged. Nothing is guaranteed. That is what makes Alone in the Dark so compelling.
4 nights remain.
Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot now. Nights are few. Participants must be 16+. Choose curiosity over fear.

Sooshi Mango: The Home Made World Tour
2026-05-08 20:00 | NAC · Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Australian comedy trio performing live. Character-driven humour rooted in immigrant family experiences. Sold out arenas in Australia. Net capacity 2,035. All prices include HST (13%) and facility fee. VIP upgrade available separately. Final sale – no exchanges or refunds.

Dead Bob, MVLL CRIMES
2026-05-08 19:30 | ByWard Market · The 27 Club, 27 York St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Dead Bob (John Wright of NoMeansNo and collaborators) headlines with London punks MVLL CRIMES in support. 19+ with photo ID. Presented by Ontario Creates and Beyond The Pale. All sales final, no refunds or exchanges. Tickets from $32.40.

Mage Tears, Ebril Show
2026-05-08 19:00 - 23:00 | ByWard Market · FONO, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Two-act show at FONO. Ticketed event.
Mage Tears and Ebril are performing a joint concert at FONO in Ottawa ON May 8, 2026, as part of their Ontario tour. The show, which includes a 19+ licensed event and features alternative sounds, is part of a tour scheduled through May 2026.

Deux Voix, Une Capitale - The Box
2026-05-08 19:00 | Centretown · The Bronson, 211 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ottawa band The Box performing live under the “Deux Voix, Une Capitale” billing. 19+ show.
Catch Canadian band The Box live at the Bronson Centre as part of the Deux Voix, Une Capitale series. Led by founding member Jean-Marc Pisapia, the Montreal-based progressive rock group brings their signature sound to Ottawa for an unforgettable night of live music. This monthly series celebrates francophone headliners and local talent while highlighting the city’s rich cultural heritage. A special event marking Ottawa’s 200th anniversary through music and community. Doors at 7pm. Ages 19+.

Ottawa Titans Home Opener - Québec Capitales vs. Ottawa Titans
2026-05-08 19:00 | Vanier · Ottawa Stadium (RCGT Park), 300 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Season opener vs. four-time defending Frontier League champion Québec Capitales. First 5,000 fans receive a FREE jersey (XL). Post-game fireworks. Food trucks and activities for all ages. Free OC Transpo transit with ticket on game day (3 PM–3 hrs after game). Parking is limited – transit recommended.

Cranium Conference & Showcase 2026
2026-05-08 17:15 - 18:25 | NAC · Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Music industry event by Cranium Arts Project connecting professionals with musicians and artists. Friday schedule: 5:15–6:25 PM Artist Branding and Identity panel. Weekend includes networking sessions, panels with music professionals, masterclasses, and a showcase of emerging talent. Saturday events also at NAC. Free admission.

Best Fest Ottawa - Premium Food, Drink & Local Goods Festival
2026-05-08 12:00 - 2026-05-09 23:00 | The Glebe · Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ottawa’s premium food and drink event hosted by The Best Eats 613. Vendors in BBQ, Indian, fried chicken, Italian, Japanese and more. Local breweries, wines, hand-crafted cocktails. Ticket includes event entry; food and beverages purchased separately from vendors on-site.
