Featured Events in Ottawa in May, 2025 (June Updated)

Welcome to Shania Twain Tribute, Tex Mex & Country Night at Mexi's Hunt Club on Sat May 31 ! Join us for a night filled with the best of Shania Twain's hits, Tex Mex cuisine, and country music. Get ready to dance the night away at Mexicali Rosa's with great music, delicious food, and a fun atmosphere. Don't miss out on this exciting event - grab your friends and come on down for a night to remember! NOTE: Remember after you buy your tickets online you must call the restaurant to reserve your table! (613)737-4444 Information Source: Mexis Hunt Club | eventbrite

Welcome to Planks & Peaches! We’re gathering the girlies for a fun and energizing 45 minute workout session at Studio Twitch led by Lois Kurang . Get ready to sweat it out with a mix of core and glute focused exercises that will leave you feeling toned and snatched. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, meet new sisters in Christ, and have a peachy good time! Don't miss out on this exciting fitness experience - sign up now! Information Source: RNWD Studio | eventbrite

Join Us for the Launch of Lead HERSTORY A grassroots initiative to empower visible minority women in leadership. HERSTORY Foundation is proud to officially launch its mission with an engaging afternoon that brings together purpose-driven public servants, community members, and emerging changemakers. Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Location: Club Citadelle, 450 Cantavel Terrace, Orleans, K4A 2C8 Time: 1PM to 4PM What to Expect: Fireside Chat: An intimate conversation on the realities faced by visible minority women in Canadian leadership, facilitated by Lead HerStory’s Founder, with special insight from a leader in the field. Local Talent Showcase: Explore art created by a young local artist, highlighting themes of identity, resilience, and empowerment. Silent Auction: Bid on handpicked items and services donated by local businesses and community members; all proceeds support Lead HerStory’s first year of programming. Delicious Bites & Refreshments: Your ticket includes thoughtfully curated food and drinks. This event marks the beginning of something bold; a space where leadership is redefined, and diverse voices rise. Information Source: eventbrite

Welcome to our Beginner Crochet Workshop - Washcloth/Pumpkins event! Join us on Sat, May 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Motif Boutique for a fun and creative afternoon. Whether you're a newbie or have some experience with crochet, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to learn a new skill or just have a relaxing time. We'll be focusing on creating washcloths first that we turn into cute pumpkins, perfect for adding a handmade touch to your home decor. No need to worry about skill level, our instructor will guide you every step of the way. All materials and tools provided. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unwind and get creative with us! Information Source: Motif Boutique & Workshops | eventbrite

Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of game development with Roblox Studio! This course is designed to empower students aged 8–12 to unleash their creativity by building their own 3D video games from the ground up. Through hands-on activities, students will learn how to design and manipulate objects in a three-dimensional space, while enhancing their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Using Lua , a powerful text-based scripting language, students will bring their games to life by adding interactive behaviors and dynamic elements. They will also develop a deeper understanding of object-oriented programming principles and the importance of precision in coding — including syntax, spelling, and capitalization. By the end of the course, students won't just be players — they will be creators, confidently designing, coding, testing, and refining their own unique obstacle-course-style games in Roblox Studio. Materials Required Participants in this workshop will need: Computing Devices: Students will need access to a computer or laptop capable of connecting to online resources. Learning Resources: Educational materials and documentation will be provided digitally, accessible through platforms like Moodle. Learning Outcomes By the end of this workshop, students will: Use 3D design tools to create and format objects along the x, y, and z axes. Understand the fundamentals of object-oriented programming. Add behaviors and interactions to game objects using Lua scripting. Design, build, and code a basic obstacle-course-style game. Test, debug, and refine their games based on real-time feedback. Roblox Concepts Covered 3D object design and manipulation (moving, scaling, rotating) Changing object properties (anchoring, transparency, collision settings) Basic scripting in Lua (event-driven programming, functions, conditional logic) Parent-child object relationships in a game environment Setting up spawn points Grouping objects into larger structures Introduction to debugging and troubleshooting code Beginner Path Setting up Roblox Studio with the correct configurations Navigating the 3D workspace (using mouse, keyboard controls) Creating and modifying simple 3D objects (blocks, spheres, wedges, cylinders) Changing object properties to affect behavior and appearance Writing simple Lua scripts for object interaction (e.g., character "Touched" event causing a reset or elimination) Advanced Path Combining multiple objects to create more complex 3D structures Enhancing object interactions with more detailed Lua scripting Adding dynamic behaviors like obstacles, moving platforms, and hazards Debugging scripts and improving code efficiency Designing more challenging and creative obstacle courses and games Exploring advanced Roblox Studio features like physics adjustments (gravity, collision) For further questions you may have on the day of the workshop, please reach out to Ottawa.ExposureWorkshop@blackboyscode.com Or student.help@blackboyscode.com Register Now, Space Is Limited! Information Source: Black Boys Code | eventbrite

Welcome to an exciting event: Book Reading & Signing with Uzma Jalaluddin! Join us in person at Ben Franklin Place for an evening of literary delight. Meet the talented author, listen to excerpts from her latest work, and get your copy signed. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with a brilliant mind in the world of literature. Mark your calendars and come ready to be inspired! Information Source: Love Lyla Books | eventbrite

For more than 20 years, Just Voices has been singing songs of protest and hope, for peace and the planet. Join our social activist choir to celebrate spring with a concert and a singalong on Saturday May 31 at 7 PM at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Ave. Our guest artist is Ottawa Blues Lady, Maria Hawkins. Refreshments will be served. Admission is $5.00 to $20.00 (sliding scale – pay what you can). For more information: info@justvoices.ca and www.facebook.com/JustVoices/ Information Source: Just Voices - An activist choir | eventbrite

4 Shabeb wnoss A stand-up comedy show in Arabic featuring four comedians from Montreal: Estroubia, Fouad Abdelnour, Mario Yazbeck, Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. You don't want to miss it! -- 4 Shabeb wnoss Un spectacle de stand-up en arabe avec quatre humoristes de Montréal : Estroubia, Fouad Abdelnour, Mario Yazbeck, Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Vous ne voulez pas le manquer ! -- ٤ شباب ونص عرض ستاند أب كوميدي بالعربي، مع أربع كوميديين من مونتريال: إستر وبيا، فؤاد عبد النور، ماريو يازبك، ووسام الشيخ حسن. ما تروحوها عليكن Information Source: break a leg | eventbrite