Ottawa
A look at what’s on this week in Ottawa – Events and Activities this Week in Ottawa.
For most of the weekend events, see Things to Do this Weekend in Ottawa
Richmond Fair Grounds, 6095 Perth St, Richmond
May 24, 2019 To May 26, 2019
$5
The Ottawa Kennel Club will be holding its Annual Outdoor Dog Show at the Richmond Fair Grounds. The Dog Show consists of a Conformation Show, Obedience and ... »
Kanata Theatre, 1 Ron Maslin Way, Kanata
May 14, 2019 To May 25, 2019
$23.00
Nunsense follows the crazy antics of five nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken convent. When their cook accidentally serves up some tainted soup, 52 of the sisters ... »
Maple Hill Urban Farm, Moodie Drive, Nepean
May 25, 2019 To May 26, 2019
Free
Annual Odawa Pow Wow run by by the Odawa Native Friendship Centre. Watch competition pow wow dancing and singing, and visit an Indigenous art and craft market ... »
The Glebe, Ottawa
May 25, 2019
Free
Shoppers from across Ottawa and beyond come to the Glebe, to wander through the neighbourhood and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Its always fascinating to see what’s ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
May 23, 2019 To May 26, 2019
Free & Ticketed events
The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is Canada’s largest running weekend. Kick-off the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend along the historic Sparks Street Mall as we celebrate one ... »
Parliament Hill, Wellington Street, Ottawa
May 15, 2019 To August 28, 2019
Free
Come out to Parliament Hill and enjoy a yoga practice lead by some of the best teachers around. On Wednesdays during the lunch hour from May through ... »
Community Hub, 400 March Road, Kanata
May 24, 2019 To May 26, 2019
Free
Come to Community Hub with the whole family and enjoy 3 days finger lickin’ good ribs, great entertainment and much more! 5 Ribbers from Canada and the US Slow ... »
Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
May 23, 2019 To May 24, 2019
613-580-ARTS (2787)
$21.25 to $41
Katherine Levac reveals a new side of her personality in her long-awaited first solo performance, and her deadpan humour is just as endearing on stage as it ... »
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
May 22, 2019 To May 26, 2019
613-580-2700
$27.50 - $35
Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! The colourful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the ... »
Bank of Canada Museum, 30 Bank Street, Ottawa
November 30, 2018 To September 2, 2019
613-782-8914
Free
This exhibition exploring the theme and imagery on Canada’s new $10 bank note highlights the life and work of Viola Desmond, the first Canadian woman on a ... »
Rideau Carleton Raceway Casino, Albion Rd, South, Gloucester
February 15, 2019 To May 25, 2019
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Free admission
Join us at the Rendez-Vous Lounge at the Rideau Carleton Raceway Casino, future home of Hard Rock! Rock out with our live band from 9PM – 1AM every ... »
Various locations in Ottawa
February 5, 2019 To June 23, 2019
6133025443
$20
5-6-7-8! — Broadway Workout is a brand new dance-based fitness class for musical theater enthusiasts of any skill level. Learning choreography is great for mental and ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
April 25, 2019 To May 25, 2019
$15 - $20
Earnest, and with a touch of heart-felt twang, Suzie Vinnick is a prodigious singer-songwriter, and veteran of the Canadian roots scene. A Saskatoon native transplanted to the ... »
Diefenbunker Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Carp
May 10, 2019 To May 26, 2019
6138390007
$35
The Diefenbunker Museum and Pierre Brault, Ottawa’s multi award-winning playwright and performer, have come together to create a dramatic and dynamic journey through the life and ... »
The Lieutenant's Pump, 361 Elgin Street, Ottawa
April 14, 2019 To September 29, 2019
613-238-2949
$10
'The Sunday Funnies' every Sunday at 8p.m for $10. Hosted by Julien Dionne & Jen Grant. Comedy night every Sunday with rotating guests. »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
May 24, 2019
$17.00
Sarah Thawer is a self-taught drummer based in Toronto, Canada. She started playing drums at age 2 and her first stage performance was at age 5. Sarah is currently ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
May 24, 2019
$45.50
Just For Laughs is thrilled to announce that, following sold out shows in Vancouver this fall, stand-up comedian and author Iliza Shlesinger, is coming to Ottawa for ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
May 23, 2019
$21.00
Rewind to January 2017. Whitney Rose was primed to release her first recording of the year, South Texas Suite, a countrypolitan valentine to her hometown of Austin, Texas. ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
May 23, 2019
$49.75+charges
The inaugural LymeHope Benefit Concert to raise awareness and funds toward continuing LymeHope’s efforts in providing education and outreach to patients, medical professionals, leaders across industries ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
May 23, 2019
$44 - $87
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and composer Rufus Wainwright will embark on a highly anticipated North American tour to commemorate the 20-year anniversary of his eponymous debut which first ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
May 23, 2019
$25 to $45
Celebrating a quarter century as a band, NAC Presents is thrilled to welcome one of Newfoundland’s greatest exports! With a rollicking live show and joyful musicianship, ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
May 22, 2019
$35 - $113
The legendary Sir Andrew Davis and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra – over 100 players strong – perform Gustav Mahler’s romantic Seventh Symphony, taking listeners on a journey from night ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
May 25, 2019
$10
Yamaha-endorsed drummer Sarah Thawer provides a drum kit clinic with new drummers (of all ages) in mind. In addition to leading her own group, Sarah has performed ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
May 25, 2019
$10+charges
Cuban-born Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne of OKAN, lead an hour-long family-friendly and interactive workshop in which participants will explore Cuban rhythms through body percussion and singing ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
May 25, 2019
$33.75 to $59.75 +charges
A staple of the Canadian arts scene for almost 20 years, Workman boasts a catalogue of 15 solo releases showcasing his now signature spectrum of sonic influence, from cabaret ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
May 25, 2019
$31.75 + charges
Taking their name from the word for heart or soul in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, OKAN leaders Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne fuse their Afro-Cuban roots ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
May 25, 2019
$19.00 + charges
Founded and fronted by émigré Trinidadian songwriter Drew Gonsalves, Kobo Town’s music has been variously described as “an intoxicating blend of lilting calypsonian wit, dancehall reggae ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
May 24, 2019
$23.00
Since arriving in Canada in 2003, Brazilian-born Morales has become well known locally as a dynamic singer, percussionist and bandleader. However, it was her debut solo album that ... »
Babylon, 317, Bank St, Ottawa
May 25, 2019
$15.00
Nicole Dollanganger is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and artist. »
Babylon, 317, Bank St, Ottawa
May 24, 2019
$12.50
Formed by three experienced musicians, three eternal adolescents and first and foremost, three blink 182 devotees, Blink-281 is the ultimate tribute to the successful and legendary Californian pop-punk ... »
The 27 Club, 27 York St., Ottawa
May 22, 2019
$22.50
with Vera Sola. Acclaimed U.K. band, Bear’s Den, return with their third album ‘So that you might hear me’ out April 26 via Rounder Records. So ... »
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
May 21, 2019
$49.5 - $89.5
Twenty One Pilots have announced a second leg of The Bandito Tour due to overwhelming demand, which will see the band returning to North America for dates ... »
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
May 22, 2019
$49.5 - $246.4 +charges
With Leg Three: Europe of Slayer’s final world tour having wrapped up this past Saturday, and dates in Australia, Japan, and the South Pacific, along with ... »
The Théâtre du Casino, 1 Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau
May 24, 2019
$90 - $109
Fans will be delighted to learn that Garou, Corneille and Roch Voisine will reunite onstage to present the show “Forever Gentlemen” once again! We extend an invitation ... »
Abel Mountain, 306 St Lawrence St, Merrickville
May 1, 2019 To May 31, 2019
613-292-8853
$0
Pop-up Art Gallery featuring three local artists throughout May in Merrickville. Fine art by Meredith Luce of Luce-ends, Ceramic Art by Johanna Johnson and Art Jewelry by ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
May 20, 2019 To May 22, 2019
Free
What are dreams and memory made of? What do scientists use to “listen” to the oceans and the marine life? Why citizen science is essential to conservation ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
May 19, 2019 To September 1, 2019
Free
Enjoy summer Sundays cycling along car-free roads, and experience the beauty of Canada’s Capital Region in a fun and environmentally friendly way. Outdoor enthusiasts can take ... »
Hintonburg Pottery, Wellington Street West, Ottawa
May 16, 2019 To May 31, 2019
613 725-6909
Free
Of the earth and from the rock, is a celebration of ceramic works by Newfoundland Artists: Jen Bruce, Maaike Charron, Rachel Dragland, Michael Flaherty, Jason Holley, Erin ... »
Hintonburg Pottery, Wellington Street West, Ottawa
May 23, 2019
613 725-6909
Free
To celebrate the warmer weather and the start of the New Clay Conference, we will be putting the pottery wheels on the sidewalk! invite you to come ... »
Panago Pizza Locations, Ottawa
May 25, 2019
6048282971
free
On Saturday May 25, Panago Pizzais celebrating its 200th store opening with a 200 FREE MEDIUM pizza giveaway at all of their Ottawa locations. Starting from 11 a.m., medium ... »
Lansdowne Park, Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa
May 26, 2019
613-563-6354
Free
To mark the 69th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration – known as Europe Day – the Delegation of the European Union to Canada and the Embassies of EU Member ... »
Mercury Lounge, 56 Byward Market Square, Ottawa
May 24, 2019
613-569-1789
$0 (Pay what you can)
The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa Inc. (IFCO), and its filmmakers invites everyone out to POLAR/IZE – a screening of ten NEW Super 8mm short film works. ... »
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