This week kicks off the month of May, and with that, the arrival of great festival/outdoor weather! There’s also two very important holidays this week. Friday, we celebrate Star Wars Day (May the 4^th be with you), and the next day is Cinco de Mayo!

Although no large trade shows, festivals or major concerts, there are still plenty of fun events going on throughout the week. For the events running on a regular schedule, this is the week to get them checked off your bucket list. I would suggest a Brew Donkey tour this weekend. If you’ve ever considered doing one of these, their most popular tour is available Saturday where you can drink beer and throw axes!! What could go wrong? The also have an east end brewery tour Friday evening and a second south end tour running Saturday. You can read my review of a Brew Donkey tour here!

The major traveling event on for the week takes place Monday night; the WWE live event at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Gladstone Theatre continues its run of “Snake Oil” and “Play On!” Is running Thursday to Saturday at the Ron Kolbus Centre in Britannia Beach. For an unusual Yoga experience on Sunday, you can choose from Goat Yoga at the Maple Hill Urban Farm, or the new Puppy Yoga at Inner Soul Yoga and Cycle. I’m also happy to announce that Zumba on the Hill is running again this year and starts on Sunday. You can get your Zumba on each Sunday from May 6^th until the end of September (with a few weeks off around Canada Day).

Last Sunday (April 29^th) was the start of the Ottawa, Welcome to Soirée event at Terrace on the Canal. This venue looks so incredible. I haven’t checked on ticket availability, but I imagine it will sell out. It runs every day for the entire month with multiple seatings.

My top three picks of the week:

• Chocolate Affair Gala (Saturday, Location: TBD….see event link for details)
• Ottawa Life Magazine Cover Me Competition Finals (Sunday, Moose Mcguire’s)
• 613flea (Saturday, Aberdeen Pavilion)

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The following information is a brief summary only, and you can get full details by clicking the event link taking you to the event calendar. My event calendar gets updated almost daily so stay up to date with the most current information on the site.

Monday April 30^th, 2018

• Ottawa, Welcome to Soirée
• Terrace on the Canal
• 5:00pm (Various seatings)
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/ottawa-welcome-to-soiree/2018-04-30/

 

• Monday Night Salsa at the Mill
• Mill Street Brew Pub
• 6:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/monday-night-salsa-at-the-mill-32/

 

• Monday Movie Masterpieces
• Ottawa Public Library Main Branch Auditorium
• 6:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/monday-movie-masterpieces/2018-04-30/

 

• WWE Live
• Canadian Tire Centre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/wwe-live/

 

• I think I’m Dead
• The Gladstone Theatre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/i-think-im-dead/

Tuesday May 1^st, 2018

• Ottawa, Welcome to Soirée
• Terrace on the Canal
• 5:00pm (Various seatings)
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/ottawa-welcome-to-soiree/2018-05-01/

 

• Snake Oil
• The Gladstone Theatre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/snake-oil/2018-05-01/

Wednesday May 2^nd, 2018

• Ottawa Fury FC vs. New York Red Bulls II
• TD Place
• 10:30am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/ottawa-fury-fc-v-new-york-red-bulls-ii-3/

 

• Ottawa, Welcome to Soirée
• Terrace on the Canal
• 5:00pm (Various seatings)
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/ottawa-welcome-to-soiree/2018-05-02/

 

• $5 Mexicana + Mariachis
• The Soca Kitchen
• 5:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/5-fiesta-mexicana-mariachis/2018-05-02/

 

• O.W. Let’s Get Bossy (Free Event)
• Impact Hub Ottawa
• 7:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/wow-lets-get-bossy-free/

 

• Snake Oil
• The Gladstone Theatre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/snake-oil/2018-05-02/

 

• Russian Masterpieces
• National Arts Centre
• 8:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/russian-masterpieces/2018-05-02/

 

• Rawlins Cross
• Centrepointe Theatres
• 8:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/rawlins-cross/

Thursday May 3^rd, 2018

• Ottawa, Welcome to Soirée
• Terrace on the Canal
• 5:00pm (Various seatings)
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/ottawa-welcome-to-soiree/2018-05-03/

 

• Algonquin College’s 50^th Anniversary Gala Celebration
• Algonquin College
• 6:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/algonquin-colleges-50th-anniversary-gala-celebration/

 

• Snake Oil
• Gladstone Theatre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/snake-oil/2018-05-03/

 

• Play On!
• Ron Kolbus Centre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/play-on/2018-05-03/

 

• Monkey Junk Concert
• National Arts Centre
• 8:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/monkey-junk/

 

• Russian Masterpieces
• National Arts Centre
• 8:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/russian-masterpieces/2018-05-03/

Friday May 4^th, 2018

• Brew Donkey Presents – Y-EAST Express Tour
• Brew Donkey, 987 Wellington Street West
• 4:15pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/brew-donkey-presents-y-east-end-express-tour-15/

 

• Ottawa, Welcome to Soirée
• Terrace on the Canal
• 5:00pm (Various seatings)
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/ottawa-welcome-to-soiree/2018-05-04/

 

• 13^th Annual Men’s Night (Shroomfest)
• Metcalfe Fair Grounds
• 5:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/2018-13th-annual-mens-night/

 

• The Mental Health Gala Ottawa
• Sala San Marco
• 6:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/the-mental-health-gala-ottawa/

 

• Snake Oil
• Gladstone Theatre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/snake-oil/2018-05-04/

 

• Lunch at Allen’s
• Centrepointe Theatres
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/lunch-at-allens/

 

• Play On!
• Ron Kolbus Centre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/play-on/2018-05-04/

 

• Free Comedy Night in Hintonburg
• Wellington Eatery
• 9:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/free-comedy-night-in-hintonburg-3/2018-04-27/

Saturday May 5^th 2018

• Ottawa 2018 Spring and Summer Baby and Kid’s Sale
• EY Centre
• 9:00am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/ottawa-2018-spring-summer-baby-kids-sale/

 

• 613flea
• Aberdeen Pavilion
• 10:00am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/613flea-2/2018-05-05/

 

• Caring for the Caregiver Expo 2018
• Nepean Sportsplex
• 10:00am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/caring-for-the-caregiver-expo-2018/

 

• May Spring Market
• Shenkman Arts Centre
• 10:00am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/may-spring-market/

 

• Brewdonkey Presents – Sip, Axe and Relax Tour
• Brew Donkey, 987 Wellington Street West
• 12:45pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/brew-donkey-presents-sip-axe-and-relax-tour-11/

 

• Brewdonkey Presents – Southern Bier Express Tour
• Brew Donkey, 987 Wellington Street West
• 2:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/brew-donkey-presents-southern-bier-express-tour-6/

 

• Snake Oil
• Gladstone Theatre
• 2:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/snake-oil/2018-05-05/

 

• Satin and Snow Grand Opening Fiesta on Cinco De Mayo
• Satin and Snow Wedding Boutique
• 3:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/satin-snow-grand-opening-fiesta-on-cinco-de-mayo/

 

• Ottawa, Welcome to Soirée
• Terrace on the Canal
• 5:00pm (Various seatings)
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/ottawa-welcome-to-soiree/2018-05-05/

 

• $5 Mexicana + Mariachis
• The Soca Kitchen
• 5:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/5-fiesta-mexicana-mariachis/2018-05-05/

 

• Chocolate Affair Gala
• Distress Centre of Ottawa
• 6:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/chocolate-affair-gala/

 

• Sens House Saturday Night Live With Dueling Pianos
• Sens House, 73 York Street
• 7:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/sens-house-saturday-night-live-w-duelling-pianos/2018-05-05/

 

• Pete Sparkle Fund Third Annual Lip-Sync Competition
• The Bronson Centre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/petes-sparkle-fund-third-annual-lip-sync-competition/

 

• Snake Oil
• Gladstone Theatre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/snake-oil/2018-05-05/2/

 

• Play On!
• Ron Kolbus Centre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/play-on/2018-05-05/

 

• Murder Mystery Ottawa
• The Prescott
• 8:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/murder-mystery-ottawa/2018-05-05/

 

• The Fort Town Night Run
• Fort Wellington, Prescott
• 8:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/the-fort-town-night-run/

 

• BAM BAM, Ottawa’s Favourite Soca, Dancehall and Reggae Fest
• Kinki Lounge
• 10:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/bam-bam-ottawas-favourite-soca-dancehall-reggae-fete/2018-05-05/

Sunday May 6^th 2018

• Run to Beer, Spring Speaker Series
• CRAFT Beer Market
• 10:00am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/run-to-beer-spring-speaker-series/2018-05-06/

 

• Artisan Market
• Tom Brown Arena
• 10:00am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/marche-artisan-market/

 

• Goat Yoga
• Maple Hill Urban Farm
• 11:00am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/goat-yoga-2/

 

• Musicians for Mental Health Concert
• Crazy Horse Steakhouse and Saloon
• 1:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/musicians-for-mental-health-concert/

 

• Puppy Yoga Fundraiser
• Inner Soul Yoga and Cycle
• 1:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/puppy-yoga-fundraiser/2018-05-06/

 

• Music for a Sunday Afternoon
• National Gallery of Canada
• 2:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/music-for-a-sunday-afternoon-3/

 

• Play On!
• Ron Kolbus Centre
• 2:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/play-on/2018-05-06/

 

• Puppy Yoga Fundraiser
• Inner Soul Yoga and Cycle
• 3:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/puppy-yoga-fundraiser/2018-05-06/2/

 

• Zumba on the Hill 2018 (first of the season)
• Parliament Hill
• 3:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/zumba-on-the-hill-2018/2018-05-06/

 

• Ottawa, Welcome to Soirée
• Terrace on the Canal
• 5:00pm (Various seatings)
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/ottawa-welcome-to-soiree/2018-05-06/

 

• The Iron Maidens/Hummingbird Early Show
• Brass Monkey
• 5:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/the-iron-maidens-hummingbird-early-show/

 

• Ottawa Life Magazine Cover Me Contest Finals
• Moose Mcguire’s
• 6:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/ottawa-life-magazine-cover-me-contest-finals/
• Jimmy Carr
• National Arts Centre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/jimmy-carr/

 

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