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May 2027 Events (18 events)
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#exhibition#art#cultural
6 Sep ~ 7 Sep
cultural
EEPMON
Ottawa Art Gallery · Downtown
Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…
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#book talks#adult#free
6 May ~ 2 Jun
cultural
Reading Group #1
Ottawa Public Library — Carlingwood
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere! Drop-in. Sept-June.1st Wednesday of the month. (Some exceptio…
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#book talks#adult#free
14 May ~ 10 Jun
cultural
Orléans Book Chats
Ottawa Public Library — Orléans · Orleans
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members wel…
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#free#history#military
Tue 4 May
cultural
Dutch Remembrance Ceremony 2027
National Military Cemetery · Rockcliffe
Join Us for the Dutch Remembrance Ceremony on May 4, 2026 Date: Monday, May 4, 2027 1:30 PM to 3:00 pmLocation: National…
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#dark comedy#irish#satirical comedy
5 May ~ 15 May
entertainment
The Cripple of Inishmaan
The Gladstone Theatre · Downtown
When news arrives that the Hollywood director Robert Flaherty is coming to the neighbouring island of Inishmore to film…
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#music#tribute
Thu 6 May
music
Garth and Shania Tribute Show
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe — Mains… · Nepean
An unforgettable evening featuring two incredible tribute acts: Alyssa Dupuis as Shania Twain in Still the One, and Les…
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#music#orleans
Thu 6 May
music
Zale Seck - Africa Yéwoulen
Shenkman Arts Centre — Harold Shenkman H… · Orleans
Discover the mesmerizing rhythms of Dakar with Zale Seck. Step into a world where music becomes a gateway to the vibrant…
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#free#history#military
Sat 8 May
cultural
Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II C…
National Military Cemetery · Rockcliffe
Join us on May 8th 2027 at 1030 hrs for a Remembrance and Wreath laying ceremony at the National Military Cemetery. We w…
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#music#tribute#theatre
Thu 13 May
entertainment
Marie-Élaine Thibert - Parlez-moi d'elle - Un hommage ébloui…
Shenkman Arts Centre — Harold Shenkman H… · Orleans
A Dazzling Tribute to Dalida Following the release of her most recent album, 11 bis, rue d’Orchampt, Marie-Élaine Thiber…
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#comedy#orleans
Sat 15 May
entertainment
Boucar Diouf - Trois prédateurs et un bungalow
Shenkman Arts Centre — Harold Shenkman H… · Orleans
After seeing Boucar Diouf’s show Trois prédateurs et un bungalow, you’ll never be able to look at a dog, a cat and a hum…
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#theatre#comedy#literary
19 May ~ 29 May
entertainment
Waiting for Godot - Inuktitut
Great Canadian Theatre Company · Hintonburg
This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per below. On a dark sage textured background…
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#contemporary#drama#ages 14+
19 May ~ 29 May
entertainment
Frankenstein Ai
The Gladstone Theatre · Downtown
Mary Shelley’s original novel was published when the Industrial Revolution and scientists, “playing God”, transformed so…
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#free#history#military
Sun 23 May
cultural
RCMP Veterans’ Association, Ottawa Division Annual Commemora…
RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beech… · Rockcliffe
Join Us for the 154th Anniversary of the Founding of the North-West Mounted Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police…
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#free#indoor#evening
Tue 21 Oct
entertainment
Trivia Tuesdays at The Barley Mow
The Barley Mow · Westboro
Test your knowledge every Tuesday night at The Barley Mow! Grab your smartest friends (or the funniest ones) for trivia…
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#free#family#kids
Tue 28 Oct
cultural
Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre
National Arts Centre · Downtown
Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…
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#free#arts#community
Mon 26 Jan
arts
Art n Tell – Monthly Artist Showcase
Pour Boy (Upstairs) · Downtown
Monthly open mic for visual and performing artists of all disciplines and skill levels to showcase their work in a suppo…
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#free#museum#history
Thu 5 Mar
educational
Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings
Canadian War Museum · Downtown
Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations require…
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#free#dance#latin
Sun 26 Apr
entertainment
Barrio del Sabor (Latin Dance Sundays)
Barrio Ottawa · ByWard Market
A free weekly Latin dance night at Barrio Ottawa with a beginner/intermediate lesson at 7:00 PM and a social dance party…
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