• SoulRhythms (Afro-Caribbean dance workshop)

    Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Free

    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. From traditional to modern Afro-Caribbean folklore-based movement, the Cultural Arts Studio will lead you through an energizing 45-minute group class […]

  • Lowertown with Villagerrr & Green Eyes, Witch Hands

    ByWard Market · The 27 Club, 27 York St Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    MODO-LIVE presents indie alt duo Lowertown with support from Villagerrr & Green Eyes, Witch Hands. 19+. Capacity 250. All sales final, no refunds/exchanges.

  • Toddler Tuesdays – NAC

    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.

  • Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop (Part 1: Beading the Vamp)

    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. […]

  • Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Vancouver Rise FC

    The Stadium at TD Place The Glebe · 1015 Bank St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Ottawa Rapid FC hosts the defending NSL Champions Vancouver Rise FC. High-profile early-season matchup — Vancouver eliminated Ottawa in a semifinal penalty shootout in 2025.

  • Bleeker, Texas King, Saturn Sunrise

    ByWard Market · The 27 Club, 27 York St Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Canadian rock band Bleeker headlines with support from Texas King and Saturn Sunrise. Doors 7 PM. Small intimate venue.

  • Brad Mehldau – presented by the Ottawa Jazz Festival

    ByWard Market · Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts 310 Saint Patrick St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    World-renowned jazz pianist Brad Mehldau performs solo in the intimate Saint Brigid's Church. Presented by the Ottawa Jazz Festival as a spring pre-festival event. General admission and reserved front-row seating available. All-ages show in a historic heritage venue. Join us on Wednesday May 6th, 2026 at the Saint Brigid's Centre For The Arts for a […]

  • Mozart, Korngold & Bryan Cheng with the NAC Orchestra

    NAC · Southam Hall 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Canadian cellist Bryan Cheng performs two works for solo cello and orchestra: Korngold's Cello Concerto (composed for the 1946 film noir Deception) and Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony. Conducted by Teddy Abrams. Presented by Audi. Accessible parking available at NAC.

  • Sicard Artist Series – Fourth Stage NAC

    NAC · Fourth Stage 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Free

    Emerging Canadian Indigenous artist performing Indigenous/Singer-Songwriter/Folk. Part of the John and Pina Sicard Artist Series that spotlights rising Canadian talent at the intimate Fourth Stage. John and Pina Sicard have generously supported this series to shine the spotlight on emerging Canadian artists in the Fourth Stage. This gift will ensure that Canadian music makers developing […]

  • An intimate tale of waiting (NAC French Theatre)

    Azrieli Studio, NAC 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Bilingual French Theatre production presented by NAC French Theatre. Three theatrical stars sparkle in a rare alignment: a brilliant director, a radiant actress and the Sun herself, Annie Ernaux, the masterful chronicler of anonymous others. Using her pen as a scalpel, she dissects a heart consumed by passion: her own. Many of us have read […]