Friday, May 23 2025

Ease into the weekend with the Capital Music Week Jazz Series at Bar Robo. Pianist and composer Miguel De Armas brings his rich Afro-Cuban jazz stylings to life with dynamic energy and sophistication, while rising vocal powerhouse Samantha Christ François delivers soulful, genre-defying vocals that move effortlessly between jazz, R&B, and beyond.
Visit Kanata Ribfest and Pountine for the aforementioned delicacies, but also mini donuts, BBQ chicken, live music, and a fun fair. See you at 400 March Road.
🆓 The Ottawa Kennel Club Dog Show (May 23-25) is like Christmas for dog lovers. It's free to go, but you'll be asked for a donation to the Canadian Guide Dogs. Parking is $5. No dogs allowed except those registered in the events (and service dogs).
Classic Albums Live: The entirety of Pink Floyd's The Wall will be played, note for note.
⚾ Take yourself out to the ball game: New York Boulders visit Ottawa Titans. Gates open at 6:00 pm.
ByTowne Cinema: That Ballad of Wallis Island, The Teacher, Friendship, Drawn In: Vampire Hunter D
Mayfair Theatre: That They May Face the Rising Sun
Gigs
Table 9. The Carleton
Double Experience. Rainbow Bistro
Tuulikki Bartosik. National Arts Centre
Thunder Glove, The Great Octopus, The Reverb Syndicate, Victor20. House of TARG
Leeroy Stagger. Red Bird
Matt Gower. Art House Café
Skydiggers. Bronson Centre