Entertainment Events in Downtown - May 2026
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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…

Aroma Circle
A gentle space where you can slow down, explore natural scents, and reconnect with yourself.

Leith Ross
w/ special guest Wyatt C. Louis

Friday Night Folk
Doors at 8:30, Show at 9 PM Tickets: CAD $15 in advance, $20 at the door Sairyo

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
White Rabbit: SETOU & SENYO, DAVE STARKS, ELYZE
@whiterabbitottawa #FollowTheWhiteRabbit #OurHouseIsUnderground

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 (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…

The Birds and the Bees
Pollination and insemination have never been funnier than in this rural comedy with a huge, honeyed heart. Beekeeper Gai…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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.

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…

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…