Monday

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Zaphod's - STONE MARY + PETER HAMMOND + SOLOMAN DEAN

National Arts Centre - Ottawa Symphony Orchestra Monday, May 16, 2011, 8:00 pm Southam Hall

 

Tuesday


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Absolute Comedy - 8:30pm $5.00

Zaphod's - FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY + DJ? ACUCRACK + CYANOTIC

Mambo - Mystics & Manicures *Come by for a manicure, be inspired by the tarot reading & stay for the ladies cocktail & tapas specials

Allstar Weekend, Done With Dolls, Action Item @ Mavericks - AA/6pm/$21.50

Cancer Bats, 3 Inches Of Blood, Barn Burner, Eyes Of New @ Ritual - 16+/19+/6:30pm/$17

National Arts Centre - Public Ballet Class Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 7:00 pm NAC Rehearsal Hall B

National Arts Centre - English Theatre: Main Stage Series - i think i can - Co-created by Florence Gibson and Shawn Byfield Directed by Conrad Alexandrowicz May 11 - 28, 2011, 7:30 pm Theatre

National Arts Centre - A Jazzworks Showcase Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 7:30 pm Fourth Stage


Wednesday


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Yuk Yuk's on Elgin - Local Talent Showcase 8:30 $6.00

Absolute Comedy 8:30 $6.00

Kinki - Mystic Garden *Featuring Mystic readings along our Special Veggie & Vegan menu

Mambo - Mystic Garden *Experience our in-house Energy healer & our delectable Latin inspired Veggie & Vegan menu

The Crackling and more @ Cafe Dekcuf - 19+/8pm/$10

Prett Melberts and The Best Friend Patrol, The Ginger Fox Band, Move Your Mountain, EMAN and more @ The Elmdale Tavern - 19+/9pm/$5

Zaphod's - RUBY SPIRIT + FULL TIPPED SLEEVE

Mobadass 2 Pier 21

National Arts Centre - Community Programming - A B Series Presents - Koichi Makigami with Tokyo Taiga Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 7:30 pm Fourth Stage

National Arts Centre - English Theatre: Main Stage Series i think i can - Co-created by Florence Gibson and Shawn Byfield Directed by Conrad Alexandrowicz May 11 - 28, 2011, 7:30 pm Theatre

National Arts Centre - Dance: Series A - La La La Human Steps New Work - May 18 - 19, 2011, 8:00 pm Southam Hall


Thursday


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Barrymore's - Retro 90s n Top 40

Yuk Yuk's on Elgin 8:30 $14.00

Absolute Comedy 8:30 $10.00

Kinki - Envision paradise with us, as we invite you on a journey through the Taste and Sounds of our Cultural Series event.... May 19- VIETNAM In Support of the Vietnamese Canadian Federation For the Vietnam Boat People Museum

Mambo - Every Thursday Salsa Fever *Dance along with us for our Free Cali Salsa lessons from 8-10pm w\ Salsa’s own Sabtain Khan* & enjoy 4$ Mojitos, Margaritas, & Sangrias all night

Bad Astronaut, Joey Cape, Jon Snodgrass and more @ Mavericks - 19+/8pm/$15

Zaphod's - SCOTT NICKS BAND + GUESTS

Paul Filek @ Pub 101

National Arts Centre - English Theatre: Main Stage Series i think i can - Co-created by Florence Gibson and Shawn Byfield Directed by Conrad Alexandrowicz May 11 - 28, 2011, 7:30 pm Theatre

National Arts Centre - Dance: Series A - La La La Human Steps New Work - May 18 - 19, 2011, 8:00 pm Southam Hall



Friday


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Yuk Yuk's on Elgin 9pm $20.00

Absolute Comedy 8:00 & 10:30 $12.00

Zaphod's - MEADOWLARK FIVE + ORNAMENTS + THE AMALGAMATION

The Beatdown, The Beer Barons, The Living Sound System, Mudplots, Lost Youth @ Mavericks - AA/7pm/$10

Monday I Retire, Courtney Thorman, Rostov Metro, Titan Rain, the Red Light Saints @ The LiVE Lounge (128.5 York St.) - 19+/8pm/$8

Kinki - DJ Dusty on Deck *Dance along to the best urban, dance, and retro tunes and enjoy our Happy Hour menu options

Mambo - Zona Viva *Friday nights just got hotter. Come and show off your best Latin dance moves at Zona Viva 9pm, featuring lessons, dance floor, and Happy Hour specials

Jarett Lee @ Chances R Patio

Johnny Bowes Trio @ Pier 21

The Sultans of Gin @ Fat Tuesdays

National Arts Centre - English Theatre: Main Stage Series i think i can - Co-created by Florence Gibson and Shawn Byfield Directed by Conrad Alexandrowicz May 11 - 28, 2011, 7:30 pm Theatre

National Arts Centre - Community Programming - OST-My Words Fly Up: Stories from and About Shakespeare. May 19 - 20, 2011, 7:30 pm Fourth Stage

National Arts Centre - Variety - Douze hommes rapaillés - Friday, May 20, 2011, 8:00 pm Southam Hall


Saturday


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Yuk Yuk's on Elgin - 9pm $20.00

Absolute Comedy 8:00 & 10:30 $15.00

Kinki - DJ Sean *Your Saturday Night Fever favourite playing his wide array of music favoutites from every decade and requests brought to you by DJ Sean

Mambo - DJ Jim Reilly *A long time Ottawa Dj Veteran, Jim merges all cultural borders by playing a great array of your Latin & English favourites, all night, a Saturday dedicated to your tunes

Zaphod's - KALLE MATTSON + LIFE IN 2D + HOT SHOT CASINO

Trace Element, My Dad Vs Yours @ Black Sheep Inn (Wakefield) - AA/19+/8:30pm/$9

Tommy Youngsteen & The Million Dollar Band (Tom Petty/Bruce Springsteen/Neil Young Tribute feat. folks from Stars, The Stills & Sam Roberts Band) @ babylon - 19+/9pm/$10

Steve Rawles, Keturah Johnson, Quin Gibson @ Cafe Dekcuf - 19+/9pm/$9

The Polymorphines, Doll, Muffler Crunch, Machinegun Suzie, An Optional Circus @ The Rainbow - 19+/9pm/$8/$10

Duelling Piano's (Tyler Kealey and Dave Kalil) @ Fat Tuesdays

Johnny Bowes Trio @ Pier 21

Shawn Tavenier @ Chances R (College Square)

National Arts Centre - English Theatre: Main Stage Series i think i can - Co-created by Florence Gibson and Shawn Byfield Directed by Conrad Alexandrowicz May 11 - 28, 2011, 7:30 pm Theatre

National Arts Centre - Ottawa Classical Choir and New World Philharmonic Orchestra Present Messa da Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi Saturday, May 21, 2011, 8:00 pm Southam Hall


Sunday


Mambo - May 22nd - Spring Fever is in the air Ladies, so come & join us at Mambo for.. The Canadian Men 'Spring-Fling' Edition Chippindale Show! Hosted by...'The Champagnes', the most colourful Drag ensemble in the Nation's Capital, sprung to life to amuse, tantalise and entertain Sunday May 22nd, @ 7pm In support of 'The Childrens Wish Foundation' $45 includes 3-course dinner & show (25% of menu proceeds will be donated to charity) Silent Auction & Raffle prizes provided by ONE WORLD BARTER, and so much more awaits you....

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Absolute Comedy 8:00 $10.00

Barrymore's - Every Sunday - Retro 80's no cover.

Zaphod's - Trailer Park Bingo & hot fudge sundays with dj the retardinator

Living With Lions, Such Gold, Dead Weights, Carry Yourself @ Cafe Dekcuf - AA/19+/7pm/$11

Coliseum, Quest For Fire, Asile @ Cafe Dekcuf - 19+/8pm/$11

Acoustic Patio Tunes @ The Great Canadian Cabin (Weather Depending)

National Arts Centre - English Theatre: Main Stage Series i think i can - Co-created by Florence Gibson and Shawn Byfield Directed by Conrad Alexandrowicz May 11 - 28, 2011, 7:30 pm Theatre




-Join us daily for our 'Extreme Sushi Happy Hour' Mon-Fri 3-6pm / Sun-Tues 9pm-close / Wed-Sat 10pm-close. Enjoy double portions of our Sushi & Hot menu items for a reduced price.

-15$ for 3 course Bento Box and Sushi Combination Lunch Specials

-Every Wednesday Mystic Garden *Featuring Mystic readings along our Special Veggie & Vegan menu

-Every Thursday Ladies Night *Enjoy some Live Jazz featuring Samantha Chan and take advantage of our Champagne paired Ladies inspired menu

-Every Friday - DJ Dusty on Deck *Dance along to the best urban, dance, and retro tunes and enjoy our Happy Hour menu options

-Every Saturday - DJ Sean *Your Saturday Night Fever favourite playing his wide array of music favoutites from every decade and requests brought to you by DJ Sean

Envision paradise with us, as we invite you on a journey through the Taste and Sounds of our Cultural Series event....

May 19- VIETNAM In Support of the Vietnamese Canadian Federation For the Vietnam Boat People Museum



-Join us daily for our 'Siesta Tapas happy Hour' Mon-Fri 3-6pm / Latenight Wed-Thurs 9pm-close / Fri-Sat 10pm-close Enjoy double portions of Tapas and Select Wine & Cocktails for a reduced price.

-Daily for lunch 1/2 price tapas all day until 4pm. ***Sunday & Monday 1/2 price tapas all day until close-10pm

-Every Tuesday is 'Mystics & Manicures' featuring free manicures, fortune readings, & tapa & cocktail specials...

-Every Wednesday Mystic Garden *Experience our in-house Energy healer & our delectable Latin inspired Veggie & Vegan menu

-Every Thursday Salsa Fever *Dance along with us for our Free Cali Salsa lessons from 8-10pm w\ Salsa’s own Sabtain Khan* & enjoy 4$ Mojitos, Margaritas, & Sangrias all night

-Every Friday Live Zone Entertainment and Mambo Nuevo Latino Present Zona Viva- Every Friday Night - 9:00pm - 2:00am Zona VIVA, the new wave of entertainment for 2011. A branch from the Live ZONE entertainment group, one dedicated to bringing the Ottawa nightlife scene what its looking for. With a fresh new elegance, a cutting edge approach and fashionable novelty. Zona VIVA is here to redesign enjoyment, with a Latin touch. Come by to enjoy latin music, food, and free salsa classes. No complexity, hassles or troubles do we endure only supreme service, pleasant atmosphere and complete satisfaction is what we stand for. Join us every Friday 9pm at Mambo Nuevo Latino Ottawa and Live La Zona VIVA! For more information call 613 301 9626

-Every Saturday DJ Jim Reilly *A long time Ottawa Dj Veteran, Jim merges all cultural borders by playing a great array of your Latin & English favourites, all night, a Saturday dedicated to your tunes

Envision paradise with us, as we invite you on a journey through the Taste and Sounds of our Cultural Series event....

May 26th- VENEZUELA In Support of the Venezuelan Association of Ottawa-Gatineau & Churun Meru
JUNE 16th- CHILE In Support of the Chilean Charities La Tertulia & La Red

May 22nd - Spring Fever is in the air Ladies, so come & join us at Mambo for.. The Canadian Men 'Spring-Fling' Edition Chippindale Show! Hosted by...'The Champagnes', the most colourful Drag ensemble in the Nation's Capital, sprung to life to amuse, tantalise and entertain Sunday May 22nd, @ 7pm In support of 'The Childrens Wish Foundation' $45 includes 3-course dinner & show (25% of menu proceeds will be donated to charity) Silent Auction & Raffle prizes provided by ONE WORLD BARTER, and so much more awaits you....


For over 25 years Kenny Robinson has been touring across North America winning both audiences and critical acclaim with his raucous, irreverent, profane and opinionated brand of "in your face" style of comedy and social commentary.

Kenny Robinson has appeared at the renowned Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Laffapalooza Urban Comedy Festival in Atlanta, The CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Zanies, L.A.'s Comedy Store and Improv, has had his own CBC television special of "Comics", and is the founder of the Nubian Disciples All Black Comedy Revue, (entering its 11th year) and Toronto's Soul'd Out Comedy Festival.


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Scott McMann is a stand up comedian in the Toronto area. Young at heart he excelled at comedy in 2010 and was featured in Laugh Out Loud and Yuk Yuks Laugh Off with great praise.

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