Entertainment Events in May 2026
View on Map103 events - entertainment happenings in Ottawa during May 2026.
Paint Night Bar Series
One event on March 24, 2026 at 6:00 pm
29th Edition of the Latin American Film Festival
Come and enjoy the best of Latin American cinema at our festival!
Mahjong at the Library
Join fellow mahjong players for a friendly game in a congenial environment. Drop-in program, no registration required.
Youth Chess Club | Club d'échecs jeunesse
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment! Practice the basics or test your wits with a…
Teen Chess Club | Club d'échecs jeunesse
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment!Ages 8 to 18. Drop-in program..Venez jouer aux…
11th House Tarot Readings
Seeking clarity, confirmation, or a cosmic nudge? Settle in for a one-on-one quick tarot with 11th House — direct, intel…
Seniors Social/ Socialiser entre aînés
Join us at the Orléans branch Friday afternoons from 1:45pm-3:00pm to make new friends. We have coffee, puzzles, board g…
Mario Kart: Game On!
Ready, Set, Go!Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how t…
Aroma Circle
A gentle space where you can slow down, explore natural scents, and reconnect with yourself.
Alice By Heart
Set during the London Blitz of World War II, the story follows Alice Spencer, whose teen life is upended when she and he…
Leith Ross
w/ special guest Wyatt C. Louis
Open Mic Night at Orléans Legion
The Little Mermaid - Les Petits Ballets
Dive into the timeless tale of a mermaid who dreams of living on the land above and finds a love that is deeper than any…
Friday Night Folk
Doors at 8:30, Show at 9 PM Tickets: CAD $15 in advance, $20 at the door Sairyo
First Aid and CPR Training
We offer all levels of Red Cross First Aid and CPR training. 12 years old is the minimum age requirement. We look forwar…
Tree Planting with Laura Dudas
Community Tree Planting Event on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 9:00 am, taking place at 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard (on the fo…
Chess @ Centrepointe
For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on…
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults: Candlekeep Mysteries
Play Dungeons and Dragons at the Ottawa Public Library! Whether you've always wanted to learn, haven't played in years,…
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults: The Wild Beyond the Witchli…
The Witchlight Carnival has returned to the mortal realms. Join a group of adventurers and explore the fantastical fairy…
Dungeons & Dragons
For ages 13-17. Interested in playing D&D? Then join us for a D&D adventure. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role play…
Escape Room for Tweens
You only have 1 hour to solve the puzzles. Can you do it? Bring friends or arrive solo. For ages 9-12. Registration requ…
T(w)een Gaming
Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch…
Film Screening: Saying Goodbye: Preparing for Death
A powerful event to explore life’s final chapter—find clarity, connection, and peace together.
Relax Circle
A gentle sound, voice & aroma experience - a space to relax, release stress, and reconnect with yourself.
Lowest of the Low
Sat May 2nd, Doors at 7pm, 19+ ID required
Karaoke at the Royal Oak Orleans
See you there!!Grab your free Tickets Herehttps://www.eventbrite.ca/…/karaoke-at-the-royal-oak…
White Rabbit: SETOU & SENYO, DAVE STARKS, ELYZE
@whiterabbitottawa #FollowTheWhiteRabbit #OurHouseIsUnderground
Stages & Pages: Jade Circle
[Image description: Text per below. A stack of antique books in on the left against a mahogany background, with text in…
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults : Dragon of Icespire Peak
Travel the lands of the Sword Coast in this introductory campaign of D&D 5th edition. Help the people of Faerûn and tack…
Sunday Submissive Support Circle
Join us for the Sunday Submissive Support Circle, a 90-minute in-person gathering dedicated to fostering growth, sharing…
Sunday Dom/me Discussion Group
Welcome to the Wicked Dom/me Discussion Group, a 90-minute in person gathering designed to support and encourage Dom/mes…
CATTLE DECAPITATION
w/ special guests Brujeria, No Cure and Knoll
A morning of Fun and Games for Adults (Chess included)! Une…
Do you love playing cards (Euchre)? Chess for adults? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're…
Coffee and Cards
Join us for coffee, conversation and cards. All are welcome, please drop in.
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults: Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Play Dungeons and Dragons at the library! Whether you've always wanted to learn, haven't played in years, or are an expe…
Mystery Monday
Come join us for some fun and laughter at the library. Each week will be a new self guided activity to explore rotating…
Chess Club | Club d'éches
Play and learn about chess. Jouer et apprendre jouer aux échecs. For ages 6 years and upPour les 6 ans et plus.
Mahjong
Every two weeks, starting April 21st, from 1-3PM, the Rockcliffe Park branch will be hosting a American Mahjong group. R…
Video Game Drop-In for Teens
Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in.
Chess Club D'échecs
Are you interested in practicing your chess skills?Join us for open games of chess every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 pm. Whet…
Board Games & Brain Teasers
Drop in with your friends & family for exciting board games, card games, and brain teasers! Play games from our large co…
Dungeons & Dragons
For ages 13-17. Interested in playing D&D? Then join us for a D&D adventure. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role play…
Jeff Allen – My First "Final" Farewell Tour
## The last tour until the next one. Jeff Allen may (or may not) want to admit it, but he’s getting old. At 69, Jeff is…
Spark Soirée 2026
A fundraising evening supporting ONFE's School Breakfast Program, featuring live entertainment, auctions, and a breakfas…
A (Bad) Night at the Movies: Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987).Please joi…
Echoes of Valour: HMCS Trentonian and the Corvette Navy
Second Event – HMCS Trentonian and the Corvette Navy Wednesday, May 6 2026– 1900 hrs (7:00 PM) Join us for the next inst…
The Birds and the Bees
Pollination and insemination have never been funnier than in this rural comedy with a huge, honeyed heart. Beekeeper Gai…
The Comic Strippers (19+)
## WARNING: No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity. A show for all genders… 19+ only **Canadian Comedy Award Winner -…
Scrabble!
Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun!Drop in and enjoy a fun game of Scrabble in a relaxed and friendly environment.Pl…
Homeschool Social Club
Join us for an afternoon of fun for home-schooled children and their families. Each month a different activity will be o…
Ian Thomas… Not Gone Yet!
**Ian Thomas is “the complete entertainment experience!”** He is a film composer with 22 feature films to his credit; an…
Passion simple: An intimate tale of waiting
Three theatrical stars sparkle in a rare alignment: a brilliant director, a radiant actress and the Sun herself, Annie E…
SOLD OUT: Patrick Groulx - Nouveau spectacle
Patrick Groulx will be presenting his new show for the first time to the people of Orléans! Presented by MIFO
Alone in the Dark – Cumberland Heritage Village Museum (ENGL…
This is not a ghost tour. It is a guided paranormal investigation, and YOU are part of it. Over two hours, we’ll explore…
In the Black 2.0 - The East Canada Edition
After a sold-out debut, In the Black returns with a bold new focus on Black voices connected to places East of Ottawa, i…
Sooshi Mango: The Home Made World Tour
Sooshi Mango are one of Australia’s most successful and beloved comedy acts, created by brothers Joe and Carlo Salanitri…
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: Trouble in Dragonsbourne
Join a band of adventurers as they set out from the seaside town of Dragonsbourne. This is part ten of a continuing adve…
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults - Beginner
Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with a one-session-long adventure for beginners! Learn the basic rules…
Youth Chess Club / Club d'échecs jeunesse
Interested in learning chess? Looking for new opponents? Drop in to play with our teen volunteers who can help you impro…
Adult & 10+ Chess Club
Join us for adult and 10+ chess, all levels welcome an instructor will be available! Come meet new people and have fun.…
Dungeons & Dragons learn-to-play non-role-playing sessions
Join JP the Game Master to learn all about how to play Dungeons & Dragons in this lively educational session meant for b…
Clay & Play: A Flower, inspired by "Jade Circle 玉環"
[Image description: Two hand built clay flowers, in shades of yellow and pink, on a table in front of two GCTC theatre t…
Pub and Legion Trivia Night for the 100th
Glow of Love: Mother's Day Market & Concert in support of CH…
Glow of Love is a deeply moving and elegant Mother’s Day Candlelight Concert created to celebrate the unconditional love…
Fleetwood Mac Mania
Experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks with Fleetwood Mac Mania, North America's most authentic tribute…
Miniature Gaming
Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Pr…
Pointe of Grace Recital
Showcasing the talents of our amazing students age 3 to 18, Recital 2026 will entertain family and friends of all ages!…
Seasons of Bengal
This show is presented in English and Bengali. Seasons of Bengal unfolds as an artistic journey, where each season carri…
Game On! Board Games & Puzzles for Adults
Unwind and connect with others in a friendly, welcoming space. Play one of the available board games and puzzles, or bri…
It's Time to Watch a Movie!
February 9, at 6 PM: Julie & JuliaJulie Powell is a frustrated insurance worker who wants to be a writer. Trying to find…
Monday Night at the Movies/ Lundi cinéma
Join us at Sunnyside for our monthly film screening every second Monday of the month.Monday May 11th at 6:15pm -About Ti…
Italian Movie Night with The Dante Alighieri Society
Enjoy a selection of films, each from an Italian director! Films will be presented with English subtitles. Presented by…
Movie Night: King Lear
Enjoy a free showing of the King Lear 2018 movie directed by Richard Eyre. In this modern film adaptation of William Sha…
Powwow Life-Drawing
Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…
Book Launch – Fifty Irish Lives in Canada.
Book Launch – Fifty Irish Lives in Canada. May 12, 2026 | 6:30 PM Join us for a distinguished evening of history, storyt…
Fly Nina Fly
[Image Description: Event poster for “Fly Nina Fly” with the event details on a blue background. On the right hand side…
Drag Me Through The Decades
Drag Me To Live! is back this May for "Drag Me Through The Decades: An Evening of 80s/90s/00s Hits!" Fabulous hostess Ed…
Voice of Desert: Saburo Teshigawara | KARAS
The quiet mastery of Japanese choreographer and dancer Saburo Teshigawara has been revered by audiences for decades. Sin…
François Massicotte - Massicotte 8.0!
François Massicotte, the much-loved established comedian with over 35 years of experience in comedy, is back on stage wi…
Book launch of The Journey of Beechwood Cemetery: Canada’s L…
Join Us! We are excited to invite you to the official launch of our Beechwood Cemetery’s book! Come celebrate with us on…
Dreamcatcher Workshop: with Bougie Birch
Join us in the NAC’s Atelier Shenkman Smith for Bougie Birch's Dreamcatcher Workshop. Under the guidance of Indigenous a…
Cinderella in Stepmother's Revenge
A tale about Cinderella’s stepmother and daughters who weren’t so happy about her happily ever after. The evil stepmothe…
Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish: By Joseph A. Dandurand
From the Kwantlen First Nation village of Squa’lets comes the tale of Th’owxiya, an old and powerful spirit that inhabit…
The Death Dialogues: Thanatology 101 – The Good, the Bad a…
Join us on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre for an evening that invites thoughtful…
The Shoop Shoop Show – The Cher Collection
Get ready to experience a Cher show like no other – heading to theatres across the UK, Europe and Canada in 2026! ‘Turn…
Urinetown, the Musical
Winner of three Tony Awards and multiple other honors, Urinetown is a sharp, hilarious musical satire that skewers capit…
Dance at Zibi – Bollywood with ArohaFest
On May 21, join the dancers of ArohaFest to discover the beauty and dynamism of Bollywood Dance! Learn basic choreograph…
Capital City Dance presents Coast to Coast
Join us for an unforgettable evening of movement, music, and storytelling at Capital City Dance’s 2026 Recital: Dance fr…
Community Yard Sale
Monster Spectacular 2026
Ontario's biggest monster truck show featuring 7 monster trucks including Rat Nasty and Overkill Evolution, plus freesty…
Dungeons & Dragons Youth Play Sessions
Join JP the Game Master in this series of beginner-level Dungeons & Dragons Play Sessions -designed for youth aged 12 to…
Capital Sessions with DJ John Arano and Tangent
A free community house dance practice at the NAC with beginner-friendly workshops and deep soulful house music.
C'est le temps pour un film !
Le 23 février, 18h: Un homme presséAlain (Fabrice Luchini) est un homme d’affaire respecté et un orateur brillant. Il c…
Trivia Night
Calling all trivia fans, game show enthusiasts, and people who know a lot of random facts. Join us for a trivia night at…
Echoes in Pride: My History of Lesbian Activism
My History of Lesbian Activism An evening of lived history, courage, and community leadership Date: May 26, 2026 Time: 6…
The Pillar Society: Charles Burton
**Welcoming the Dragon** China: A broader strategic partner for Canada or an opportunity for an experienced adversary pl…
The Land - Svitanok Dance
This show is presented in English, French and Ukrainian. The Ottawa School of Ukrainian Dance is excited to present an e…
Toronto Comedy All Stars: Celebrating 11 years of sold out s…
*This show has sold out for 10 seasons in a row so purchasing advanced tickets is highly recommended* Boasting dozens of…
Video Gaming / Jeux vidéo
Enjoy an afternoon of gaming with your friends! Two PS4s and one Wii U to play a variety of awesome games.Profitez d'une…
Va falloir toujours toujours: Dance theatre
Jonathan and Nina are ready to take on the big challenge! These two dancers are pros, and they don’t mess around. But a…
Trivia Tuesdays at The Barley Mow
Test your knowledge every Tuesday night at The Barley Mow! Grab your smartest friends (or the funniest ones) for trivia…
Thirsty Thursdays
Barrio del Sabor (Latin Dance Sundays)
A free weekly Latin dance night at Barrio Ottawa with a beginner/intermediate lesson at 7:00 PM and a social dance party…