Queen Victoria Birthday Celebrations
2025-05-18 | 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, K0C 1X0, 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, K0C 1X0
Join in the celebration as the 1860s Village celebrates Queen Victoria’s birthday. Sing “God Save the Queen,” hear historical patriotic speeches, see grand military manoeuvres’, lace up for the 1860s athletic games, watch the Village’s “Queen” in action (a hand-pumped fire engine), and enjoy a piece of birthday cake.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Aberdeen Pavilion, Aberdeen Pavilion
From the heart of the land to the heart of the city! Connect with 85+ local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion every Sunday. Shop for the freshest seasonal produce, meat & dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and more. Stop by the food court for lunch and enjoy the market musicians. Everything is authentic (no resellers) and produced within 100km of Ottawa!

Ottawa BlackJacks
2025-05-18 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-21 19:30 - 22:30 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
The Ottawa BlackJacks are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Ottawa. They compete in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Niagara River Lions
2025-05-18 15:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Niagara River Lions
BlackJacks return for the 2025 CEBL Season, taking on Niagara River Lions

Tulips @ Tanger
2025-05-19 12:00 - 16:00
Enjoy live music, fun games, face painting and beautiful potted tulips for sale!

NACO Tour - Send-Off Concert, Ottawa
2025-05-20 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Enjoy a free send-off concert with the National Arts Centre Orchestra before their tour to Japan and Korea. Experience a preview of the exciting repertoire that will be featured internationally. Registration is required, with tickets available starting May 1.

Ottawa Titans Baseball Club
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-25 | 300 Coventry Road, Ottawa, K1K 4P5, 300 Coventry Road, Ottawa, K1K 4P5
Join fellow sports fans and catch professional baseball games from May to September in Canada’s capital at Ottawa Stadium, just east of downtown.
The Ottawa Titans Baseball Club plays in the Eastern Conference of the Frontier League, which includes 15 teams from Ontario, Québec, and the U.S. northeast. The team’s mascot, Cappy, is a family favourite. During non-game days and the off-season, the 10,000-seat RCGT Park stadium is also used to host concerts, festivals and other events.
The venue is conveniently located along Ottawa’s main highway, and parking is available. The stadium is also easily accessible by public transportation via the light rail O-Train Confederation Line, which stops at the VIA Rail station just a short walk from the stadium.

Capital Music Week
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-25
Capital Music Week (CxMW) is Ottawa’s premier music industry event, featuring concerts, workshops, and professional development activities, to bring local artists, entrepreneurs, and fans together. Organized by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), CxMW aims to boost Ottawa’s music scene, enhance economic growth, and elevate the city’s reputation as a top music destination.

Ottawa Titans
2025-05-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-21 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-22 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4P5, Canada

NACO Tour - Send-Off Concert, Ottawa
2025-05-20 19:00 - 22:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Tour event
FREE – Registration required – Tickets available starting May 1st
No passport required! Join the National Arts Centre Orchestra for a special send-off concert in Ottawa before they embark on their tour to Japan and Korea.
This free (but ticketed) event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the Orchestra and experience a preview of the exciting repertoire they’ll be performing on their international journey.
7:00 PM – Onstage Talk
Hosted by Paul Wells in Southam Hall, this conversation will feature conductor Alexander Shelley and Canadian composer Kelly-Marie Murphy. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the tour, the music, and the artists who will bring Canadian culture to the world stage.
8:00 PM – Concert
The concert will begin with a performance of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances No. 5 and 6, followed by Canadian composer Kelly-Marie Murphy’s Dark Nights, Bright Stars, Vast Universe. This evocative work, commissioned by the NAC, explores the beauty and mystery of the cosmos through powerful, emotional soundscapes. The evening will conclude with Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a dramatic and deeply moving piece, featuring piano prodigy Olga Scheps.
Be part of this unforgettable evening as we celebrate Canadian artistry, and join us to wish the NAC Orchestra and Alexander Shelley a warm bon voyage!

Powwow Workout
2025-05-21 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all. The Pow Wow Workout is 45-minute high-intensity exercise program that will incorporate powwow dance steps from different styles of powwow dance and the sounds of contemporary and traditional powwow music into a simple, follow-along workout. Amanda Fox will introduce Pow Wow’s history and cultural context throughout the program and respond to questions throughout the session.

The Prom
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-25 | , Ottawa, K2G 5K7, , Ottawa, K2G 5K7
Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. When they hear trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know it’s time to shine the spotlight on the issue—and themselves.
The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance traditional, but when one student wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town faces a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens, resulting in love that brings them all together.
Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, The Prom expertly captures all the humour and heart of a classic musical comedy, with a message that resonates now more than ever.

Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala
2025-05-21 05:30 - 22:30 | NCC River House, 501 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Pwky, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 2K7, Canada
The watershed’s best party is back! This year’s Riverkeeper Gala will be held on May 21st, 2025. This is the National Capital Region’s premier fundraising event to support a clean and healthy river.
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Join the party and enjoy all the highlights, including excellent networking opportunities, special musical performances, fine cuisine, premium beverages, spectacular auction items and a killer dance floor.

OBJ’s 2025 Fastest Growing Companies: Workshop and Awards Cocktail
2025-05-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa K1Y 2C5, Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa K1Y 2C5
Exclusive Event: Learn from Startup Veteran Adam Miron & Celebrate Ottawa’s Fastest Growing Companies!
Join the Ottawa Business Journal and presenting sponsor GGFL LLP, along with supporting sponsors Nelligan Law and TD Bank, for an exclusive two-part event. Start with a live interview and audience Q&A with Adam Miron, co-founder of the billion-dollar company HEXO Corp. Then, celebrate Ottawa’s 20 Fastest Growing Companies of 2025 at a special Awards Cocktail.
🚀 Workshop with Adam Miron (4:00 – 5:00 PM)
Adam Miron has built, scaled, and exited successful companies. In this session, he’ll share candid insights on:

Navigating inflection points: Selling your business, raising funds, or steering through a downturn.
Building strong relationships: Balancing staff, family, and personal growth as a leader.
Leveraging advisory boards: How to build and use them effectively for strategic growth.
Finding growth in tough times: Discovering new opportunities during slowdowns.
Building to sell: What it takes to create a high-value company that attracts buyers.

🏆 Awards Cocktail & Networking (5:00 – 7:00 PM)
Celebrate success and connect with Ottawa’s top business leaders during an evening of networking and celebration, featuring:

Networking with top executives: Connect with leaders from Ottawa’s fastest-growing companies.
Appetizers and a complimentary drink: Enjoy a selection of delicious food and beverages by My Catering Group.
Awards presentation: Celebrate success stories from high-growth businesses, including the top company that achieved an astounding 982.78% growth.
Bonus: Free parking!

Secure your spot today—this is an event you won’t want to miss!
REGISTER NOW

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Brampton Honey Badgers
2025-05-21 19:30 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Brampton Honey Badgers
BlackJacks return for the 2025 CEBL Season, taking on Brampton Honey Badgers

Dylan Gossett - The Back 40 Tour
2025-05-21 20:00 - 23:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Dylan Gossett is a 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. Gossett began writing and recording music during his early teen years using Garage Band on his mother’s computer. Throughout high school, college at Texas A&M, and a job at Formula 1 Racing, music remained Gossett’s true passion. Inspired to finally release music by a new generation of singer- songwriters he saw emerging online, Dylan began posting videos of his songs in April 2023 — immediately, his music struck a chord with a global audience.
Gossett released his first single “To Be Free” (entirely self-written, recorded, produced, and mixed in his bedroom) in June 2023. Shortly thereafter, he teased a snippet of what would become his next song and breakout viral hit “Coal.” The video instantly took off, gaining over one million views within the first week. He quickly got back into his bedroom and created the song from scratch before releasing it in July 2023. Since its release, “Coal” has garnered over 400 million global streams, received Platinum Certifications in the United States, Australia, Canada and Ireland, debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and the Official Singles Chart Top 100 in the U.K., reached the Top Five on the Country Radio Chart in Australia, and climbed the Spotify U.S. Top 200. The New York Times called “Coal” “one of the year’s best country songs,” and Billboard declared, “‘Coal’ and ‘To Be Free’ position Gossett as a formidable, heart- on-his-sleeve singer-songwriter with immense potential.”
In October 2023, Gossett released his highly anticipated debut EP No Better Time (also self- written, recorded, produced, and mixed in his bedroom) via Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records. The EP received a slew of critical acclaim from The New York Times, Billboard, Grammy.com, Atwood Magazine, MusicRow, Holler, Country Central, and more. He then followed it up with his widely praised 2024 EP, Songs In The Gravel, which he wrote and self-produced, while also teaming up with notable producers Eddie Spear and Ian Fitchuk on a few tracks.
On the touring front, this fall Gossett embarked on his headlining The Back 40 Tour. Last spring, his first-ever headline (and international) tour, dubbed the No Better Time Tour, sold-out immediately upon on-sale. Gossett has supported Noah Kahan in arenas across Australia, and Morgan Wallen at Houston’s Minute Maid Park, as well as opened for Wyatt Flores and Brent Cobb on their fall 2023 tours. This year, Gossett’s festival trek includes debuts at SXSW, CMA Fest, Hangout Music Festival, Tortuga Music Festival, Two Step Inn Festival, and more.

Support Artist: Tanner Usrey

Capital Music Awards
2025-05-22 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Celebrate Ottawa’s incredible music scene at the Capital Music Awards! Honouring the city’s top artists, educators, venues, and industry pros, this unforgettable night showcases the best in local talent. Join the celebration, connect with the music community, and witness the stars of tomorrow.

Urban Art Collective Hintonburg Night Market
2025-05-22
Stroll through the Hintonburg Night Market to pickup local eats, treats and all things handmade. Sit back, relax, eat and be entertained by local musicians, buskers and entertainers.
All markets are carefully curated to bring you new vendors and the best of the best each week!
Situated at the gateway to Hintonburg, in the Wellington West food and shopping district.

Dueling Pianos
2025-05-22
Dave Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone are a staple of the Ottawa music scene, known as the Duelling Pianos. With both Dave and Tyler at the keyboards, they are joined by Todd on guitar to create a dynamic show of timeless classic hits spanning several decades of music. Performing a blend of audience requests, blistering guitar and piano solos, three-part harmonies and spontaneous comedic moments, their show consistently wins over the crowds they perform for.

Orléans Farmers' Market
2025-05-22 | PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4, PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4
Explore 35+ local vendors in Orléans every Thursday from May to October. Browse the freshest seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and more. This producer-only market ensures that everything is made within 100 kilometers of Ottawa, providing a truly local shopping experience.

Jukebox Lunch Concerts
2025-05-22 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Stop by the NAC on Thursdays this spring for the third season of Jukebox Lunch Concerts! Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the sunny Peter A. Herrndorf Place. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible live performances by talented Canadian artists — it’s the perfect way to refuel your energy for the rest of the day!

PWHL Playoff Finals: Ottawa Charge vs. Minnesota Frost Game 2
2025-05-22 19:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
PWHL Playoffs: Game 2 of the PWHL Finals – OTT Charge vs MIN Frost

Capital Music Awards
2025-05-22 20:00 - 22:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
To cast your vote for 5 public categories or read the FAQs, visit ottawamic.com
Since 2020, the Capital Music Awards have recognized outstanding achievements in Ottawa’s music industry, celebrating musicians, live music curators, music educators, sound engineers, music venues and more.
Produced and presented by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the annual awards highlight the diverse talent and vibrant music community of the National Capital Region, acting as a stepping stone for local artists towards accolades such as the Junos, as well as a platform for networking and collaboration within the music sector as Ottawa’s largest music industry gathering.
About the Capital Music Awards
The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is proud to announce the nominees for the 2025Capital Music Awards (CMAs), a celebration of the incredible talent and diversity within Ottawa’s vibrant music community. For the first time since its inception in 2020, the CMAs will be presented by the National Arts Centre with thanks to the City of Ottawa for their continuous support.
This year’s nominees represent the best of Ottawa’s music scene across a wide range of categories. From emerging artists to industry veterans, the 2025 nominees showcase the remarkable artistry and dedication that make our city a true Music City.
About the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition
The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is a bilingual member-driven non-profit organization dedicated to embedding music into the fabric of the City of Ottawa. Through advocacy, education, collaboration, and live music programming, OMIC works to create a thriving and sustainable music industry ecosystem in the nation’s capital. The awards play a vital role towards the organization’s nurturing of those initiatives.

Kanata Ribfest
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-25
Craft beer, delicious food, and live entertainment to kick off the barbecue season!

Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd
2025-05-23 20:00 - 22:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
The Wall is the eleventh studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released on 30 November 1979 by Harvest/EMI and Columbia/CBS Records. It is a rock opera which explores Pink, a jaded rock star, as he constructs a psychological “wall” of social isolation. The Wall topped the US charts for 15 weeks and reached number three in the UK. The Wall is one of the best-known concept albums. With over 30 million copies sold, it is the second-best-selling Pink Floyd album behind The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), the best-selling double album of all time, and one of the best-selling albums of all time.
About Classic Albums Live
Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. “Think of it as a recital,” says Martin, “these albums are historic and stand the test of time.” Forgoing costumes and impersonations, Classic Albums Live has found success in concentrating solely on the music; “We created something that endures and connects. These albums are sacred to people. We deliver exactly what we promote – ‘note for note, cut for cut’ accuracy.”
With 100+ shows a year across North America, Classic Albums Live has seen massive success in performing arts centres and theatres. Fans in Texas, Florida, California, New York and central and east coast Canada have all continued to support the series and make it a sustaining, successful show.

Bunnypalooza
2025-05-24
Hop on over to Bunnypalooza if you’re a bunny lover. Learn, shop and experience everything BUNNY!
This event raises awareness about the increasing popularity of bunnies as pets, and the rise in rabbit abandonment.
Vendors, rescues and all kinds of activities!
