UK Calling - British 80’s
2026-05-09 21:30 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1X 1A3, Canada

Vintage Pop up — Spring!
2026-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Next Door Market and Event Space, 955a Gladstone Ave North, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 3E5, Canada
Get ready to discover a one-of-a-kind vintage marketplace celebrating all things unique and nostalgic! Whether hunting for timeless quality clothing pieces, eye-catching accessories, or home décor with bygone style, this is the place to be.
Join us and 20+ vendors bring the best in vintage fashion and retro-inspired designs to life. Discover hidden gems, meet fellow vintage lovers, and enjoy a lively atmosphere with music, food, and plenty of surprises.
This event is perfect for style seekers, interior enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of the find.
Mark your calendar and come ready to score some seriously cool pieces.

Mother's Day Brunch at the NCC River House
2026-05-10 09:00 - 14:00 | NCC River House, 501 Promenade Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Mother’s Day Brunch at NCC River House Treat Mom to a beautiful morning she’ll never forget Delicious food, stunning views, and time together — the perfect way to celebrate.
Sunday, May 10 th 9AM – 2PM NCC River House501 Promenade Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier, Ottawa
Limited spots available — don’t wait! Pre-payment must be made to book your spot online or by phone at 613-745-6389.
View the full menu & reserve your table:https://bytowncatering.com/river-house-mothers-day/

Capital Trade Shows: Monthly Card, Comic and Collectibles Show
2026-05-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 1W2, Canada

Plantopia botanical block party
2026-05-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Broadhead Brewing Company, 1680 Vimont Court, Unit 106, Ottawa, Ontario, K2E 7Y5, Canada
Join us on Mother’s Day (Sunday May 10th, 2026) at Broadhead Brewery in Orléans for another Plantopia botanical block party in support of Slay Society Inc. who work endlessly to help support families battling Glioblastoma or DIPG diagnosis.
What you can expect from this important event:
– Family corner with facepainting, bouncy castle et craft corner.– DIY flower bouquets for Mom ($10 or $20 bouquet kits)– Tropical, Herb, Fruit and Vegetable Plants for sale.– Artisan Alley– Silent Auction (courtesy of all of our sponsors and donors)
Last year we raised over $12,000 for Slay Society Inc. We hope to see you all here.
A list of local vendors and our sponsors/donors will be announced over the next month!

Canadian Tulip Festival
2026-05-10 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
Welcome to Ottawa’s Largest Attended & Longest Running FREE Public Festival
We are thrilled to welcome you to our nation’s capital for a 74-year tradition that celebrates beauty, renewal, and history. As you walk through Commissioners Park at Dow’s Lake, you aren’t just looking at over a million blooms—you are walking through a living tribute to a historic bond of international friendship.
Whether you are here to explore the self-guided Tulip Trail, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, or simply take in the stunning displays, we invite you to be part of this enduring legacy. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the return of spring to Ottawa!

Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
2026-05-10 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 20:00 | Saunder’s Farm, 7893 Bleeks Road, Munster Hamlet, Ontario, K0A 3P0, Canada
Spring in Full Bloom
A Spring Festival Near Ottawa You Don’t Want to Miss

Tulipfest at Saunders Farm is one of the most vibrant spring events near Ottawa, featuring nearly half a million blooming tulips, immersive photo opportunities, and farm-fresh food and drinks. Taking place each May, this limited-time festival transforms the farm’s circular apple orchard into a breathtaking sea of colour.
Tulipfest is a seasonal outdoor spring festival in Ottawa where visitors can experience:

Expansive tulip fields in our apple orchard in peak bloom
Scenic walking paths through colourful floral displays
Instagram-worthy photo ops and tulip installations
Local dutch-themed food, Saunders Cider, and sweet treats
A curated Farmshop with tulip-themed gifts

It’s the perfect destination for spring outings, date ideas and family visits, only 30 minutes from Ottawa!

Mother's Day Brunch at The Mill
2026-05-10 11:00 - 14:00 | The Mill Tavern, 5544 Manotick Main Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K4M 1A4, Canada
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Mill — Sunday, May 10.
This year, give Mom what she really wants: a morning off. No pans to scrub, no coffee to pour, no “what do you want for breakfast?” at 8 AM.
We’re opening the doors for a full Mother’s Day brunch service featuring:
Traditional Breakfast — $17Two eggs any style, homefries, bacon or sausage, toast.
Eggs Benedict — $19Classic benny with peameal bacon and homefries.
Veggie Omelet — $17Three-egg omelet with spinach, mushrooms, and cheese. Homefries
Chicken & Waffles — $17Crispy chicken, spicy maple syrup
Kids’ Waffle — $10Side of syrup and butter. (Add bacon or sausage +$3)
Why book with us: Full brunch menu — something for every appetite Kids’ menu ready to go Patio open (weather cooperating) Warm Mill Tavern hospitality, as always
Whether it’s just the two of you or three generations at one table, we’ve got a spot saved for you.
Reservations are filling fast — book online at https://milltavern.ca/reservations/

Ottawa Titans vs. Quebec Capitales (Mother's Day)
2026-05-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4P5, Canada
Celebrate Mom with the perfect gift: a day at the ballpark! Treat your mom, grandma, or anyone special to a relaxing 9-inning vacation!
Célébrez la fête des Mères au stade! Offrez à votre maman, grand-maman, ou à une personne spéciale une escapade de 9 manches remplie de plaisir et de souvenirs!
Every Sunday is Family Fun Day at the ballpark!
Kids 12 and under can run the bases after the game, presented by Lois N Frimas Ice Cream!
Tous les dimanches, c’est la Journée Famille au stade!
Après le match, les enfants de 12 ans et moins pourront courir les bases, présenté par Lois N Frimas Ice Cream!

GCTC Presents: Jade Circle 玉環
2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:30 | GCTC, 1233 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jade Circle 玉環
April 28 – May 10, 2026
written and performed by Jasmine Chen
directed by Derek Chan | translation by Johnny Wu
a rice & beans theatre production
in association with Neworld Theatre
a part of The Mother Tongue Project

Using Mandarin and English, Jade Circle follows Jasmine, a second-generation Canadian who has lost her mother tongue. Through intimate interviews with her mother and using music, movement, and storytelling, Jasmine finds her place within the legacy of her matriarchs. As she learns Mandarin, she unearths the lost stories of her grandmother’s past.
Jade Circle is a love letter to matrilineal relationships. It’s a profound longing for and acknowledgement of where we’ve come from. Jasmine invites memory, ancestry, and culture into the room in a ceremony of the things we’ve lost that we might still name and regain.
A solo show that is a feast for the senses.

OLT Presents: The Birds and the Bees
2026-05-10 14:30 - 17:00 | The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 6Y4, Canada
Pollination and insemination have never been funnier than in this rural comedy with a huge, honeyed heart. Beekeeper Gail’s husband ran off with the neighbour’s wife 20 years earlier, and now her turkey-farming daughter Sarah has left her husband and moved back home. Throw in a strapping young entomology student and let nature take its course!
*Warning: Adult content
“Belly laugh after belly laugh in this outstanding warm-hearted comedy” – London Free Press
“Both funny and smart, eluding the traps of the predictable situation comedy” – Sudbury Star

Boston Fleet @ Ottawa Charge: PWHL Playoffs Round 1, Game 4
2026-05-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Kanata, Ontario, K2V 1A5, Canada
For complete presale listings please visit the applicable event page on canadiantirecentre.com Capacity 15,000
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 04:00 PM
Member Presale : Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 10:00 AM
Partial Pack Holder Presale : Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 02:00 PM
Partner Presale : Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 02:00 PM
Group Leader Presale : Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 02:00 PM
Newsletter/Past Buyer Presale : Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 02:00 PM
F&F Presale : Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 02:00 PM

Strung Out, Belvedere, MAJORS
2026-05-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
A high-speed night of melodic punk as Strung Out take over Overflow Brewing Company on April 24th. Fusing lightning-fast riffs, technical precision, and soaring melodies, the California punk legends have been a driving force in the genre for over three decades—and their live show delivers nonstop intensity from start to finish.

Joining them are Canadian favourites Belvedere, known for their blistering skate-punk sound and razor-sharp musicianship, alongside MAJORS, bringing a fresh surge of energy with their hard-hitting, modern punk edge.

From start to finish, this lineup is built for fans of fast, melodic, and relentless punk rock—expect a packed floor, high energy, and an unforgettable night at Overflow.

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
2026-05-10 21:00 - 22:00 | Knox Church, 227 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ottawa. Get your tickets now to discover the music of The Beatles at Knox Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Knox Church
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts.
👤 Age recommendation: The experience is recommended for those who are 8+. To preserve the experience, disruptive behaviour may result in being asked to step outside. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
♿ Accessibility: this venue is accessible for people with reduced mobility
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
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Tentative Program

Here Comes The Sun
I Want To Hold Your Hand
Help!
Michelle
Penny Lane
Come Together
We Can Work It Out
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Lady Madonna
Blackbird
Here, There, and Everywhere
Eleanor Rigby
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Yesterday
With A Little Help From My Friends
Hey Jude

Performers
String Quartet

2 violins
1 viola
1 cello

Geek Trivia
2026-05-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Level One Game Pub, 14 Waller Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9C4, Canada
Do you have a surplus of knowledge nuggets from years of playing through various video game sagas?
Is your mind palace filled with what some might (wrongly) deem “inconsequential” details about your favourite television shows and movies?
In social situations, do you find yourself holding back from inundating those around you with facts and tidbits about the movie they’re discussing? Or worse – not holding back?
We can help! Join us for Geek Trivia on Monday nights where your nerdy expertise will be not only appreciated, but celebrated!Each week, Trivia Master Alex sets aside a portion of the evening to focus on a different geeky theme (you can check out upcoming themes on our website). And if a particular week’s theme isn’t your speciality, don’t worry! There will still be a lot of randomized trivial geekiness to enjoy! The exception to this is the last Monday of every month, when all the questions will be on a particular theme. The theme for December 22: The Holidays! (please note there will be no Geek Trivia on December 29)
Book a table for your team at levelonegamepub.com/reservations – be sure to put “Trivia” in the details section. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Cost: free with purchase, $9 without purchase (per person)

Questionable Bahaviour Trivia - Barrhaven
2026-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Broadway Bar and Grill Barrhaven, 3777 Strandherd Dr, Nepean, Ontario, K2J 7J2, Canada
Join Questionable Behaviour at it’s new Barrhaven headquarters – Broadway Bar & Grill – 3777 Strandherd Drive – Next game Monday, April 27 – 7 to 9 pm!
Use the link to the form, or the QR Code to register your team or call the bar directly at (613) 825-6533
It helps if you register so we can help predict staffing requirements
https://forms.gle/QGhXzTgra7yzKep59

Trio INK + 1: Schumann and Brahms
2026-05-11 19:30 - 20:30 | First Unitarian Congregation, 30 Cleary Ave., Ottawa, 130 Cleary Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 4A1, Canada
Trio INK – the piano trio of NACO’s dynamic concertmaster Yosuke Kawasaki – returns to Chamberfest with special guest violist Kyle Ambrust for an evening of chamber gems by the famous German love triangle: Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, and Johannes Brahms. Love is in the air as the programme opens with Clara Schumann’s Three Romances for Violin and Piano. One might assume she wrote these works with her husband in mind; in fact, she did not. Clara dedicated the Romances to violinist Joseph Joachim, with whom she later toured the pieces.
To close the programme, we hear Robert Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, a work he did write with Clara in mind: she was the pianist at its premiere. The quartet’s third movement is widely regarded as one of its highlights, with the cello theme in the Andante cantabile among the most beautiful of its era.
Nestled between these two works is Brahms’s Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor. While the precise nature of the relationship between Clara Schumann and Brahms has never been confirmed (and is perhaps beside the point) it is interesting to read Clara’s own words on Brahms’s genius: “It is not his youth that attracts me: not, perhaps, my flattered vanity. No, it is the fresh mind, the gloriously gifted nature, the noble heart, that I love in him.”
Tonight, then, we celebrate a love rooted in artistic admiration, skill, and creative brilliance. Whether bound by romantic or collegial ties, these three composers left behind extraordinary works that continue to captivate audiences today.

Board Game and Chess Meet-Up
2026-05-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Wizard’s Tower, 1-80 Marketplace Ave, Nepean, Ontario, K2J 5G3, Canada
Format:Board Game and Chess Meet-Up Night
Format:Bring your own games or play from our selection of over 100 free to rent games.
Format:Bring some friends or meet up with new people to play some games!

Tuesday Night Trivia
2026-05-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Broadhead Brewing Company, 1680 Vimont Court, Unit 106, Ottawa, Ontario, K2E 7Y5, Canada
Join us each and every Tuesday for trivia with Quizmaster Kev! Free to play, prizes to be won. No reservations required. 6 general knowledge categories including name that tune! Fun starts at 6:30PM

Music of STRANGER THINGS Candlelit Experience
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0G8, Canada
Enter the musical world of Stranger Things at a live concert featuring unforgettable themes performed by a stunning string quartet.

Root in Harmony (Pop-Up Singing Circle) | Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Arts Court, 2 Daly Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2, Canada
Join us in The Courtroom at Arts Court for an afternoon of singing your heart out to the classic tune, “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles!

Get ready to sing your heart out in a pop-up singing circle!
Welcome to the Root in Harmony | Pop-Up Singing Circle event happening in The Courtroom Studio at Arts Court on May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Join us for an evening filled with community and song, singing along a cappella (voices only, no instruments) and in harmony to the classic tune, “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles!
No experience needed. No matter your age or singing abilities, this event is open to all music lovers who want to share the joy of music together.

https://linktr.ee/rootinharmonyco

Facilitated by: Micah Jondel DeShazer
Micah Jondel DeShazer (he/they) is an award-winning actor, director, vocalist and conductor from the US, now based in Canada since 2021. Former AD of TACTICS Theatre Group, and founding AD of his new company, Unexpected Théâtre, he also works as a freelance director, performer, and educator. He has collaborated with many institutions across North America, notably: Shaw Festival, Virginia Rep, Childsplay, Hale Centre Theatre, GCTC, and serves as a board chair for Blackout Arts Society. He is deeply committed to developing and normalizing the voices of disabled and BIPOC creatives, and he mentors under Nina Lee Aquino, focusing on bold artistic leadership and direction. His work is tailored towards bridging gaps across cultures, highlighting universal experiences whilst maintaining cultural respect, and always striving to dismantle prejudice through storytelling that reflects the shared essence of humanity. With an emphasis on musicality, movement, and contemporary perspectives, his passion is rooted in curating and creating inclusive, thought-provoking live arts experiences; and ultimately strives to maintain an artistic innovative platform where excellence, creativity, empathy, and cultural respect are at the forefront of every effort. micahjondel.com

Ottawa Blackjacks vs. Calgary Surge
2026-05-12 19:30 - 22:00 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada

Broadway Across Canada Presents: Moulin Rouge! The Musical
2026-05-12 19:30 - 22:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards®—including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and—above all—Love. With a book by Tony Award® winner John Logan; music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award® winner Justin Levine; and choreography by Tony Award® winner Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical—it is a state of mind.
Age Recommendation: 12 and up
Audience Advisory: Contains strobe lights, gunfire, herbal cigarette smoke, and some adult themes

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Halifax Tides FC
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:30 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
