Monday, May 23
It’s Victoria Day, or as it’s known here in Quebec, Journée nationale des Patriotes. Most government institutions are closed.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau begins a visit to Japan ahead of this week’s G7 leaders’ summit there.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors play Game 4 of their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference Final in Toronto at 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 24
Governor General David Johnston begins a weeklong visit to the United States, starting in Atlanta.
Montreal artists perform a charity concert of Bob Dylan songs in honour of his 75th birthday at Club Soda.
Wednesday, May 25
The Bank of Canada announces its key interest rate target.
If necessary, the Cavaliers and Raptors play Game 5 of their playoff series in Cleveland at 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 26
Hundreds of podiatrists from around the world gather for a conference at the Palais des Congrès until Saturday.
The Festival TransAmériques begins, with events until June 8.
The Dean & Deluca Invitational PGA golf tournament begins in Fort Worth, Tex.
Japan hosts a two-day G7 leaders’ summit in Ise-Shima.
The Liberal Party of Canada begins its biennial convention in Winnipeg.
The Conservative Party of Canada begins its national convention in Vancouver.
Selena Gomez performs at the Bell Centre.
Private Eyes, a new Canadian drama starring Jason Priestley, debuts on Global TV.
Selena Gomez performs at MTS Centre in Winnipeg on Friday, May 20, 2016. She will be at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Thursday, May 26, 2016.
Friday, May 27
X-Men: Apocalypse, filmed in Montreal last year, is the big movie opening in theatres. Alice Through the Looking Glass also opens today.
U.S. President Barack Obama visits Hiroshima, Japan.
MNA Martine Ouellet is expected to launch her campaign for leader of the Parti Québécois.
Québec solidaire celebrates its 10th anniversary during its annual convention in Montreal.
Rosters are finalized for this fall’s World Cup of Hockey.
The National Newspaper Awards are given out at a ceremony in Edmonton. The Montreal Gazette’s Linda Gyulai and René Bruemmer are among those nominated.
If necessary, the Cavaliers and Raptors play Game 6 of their playoff series in Toronto at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 28
Montreal’s Anarchist Bookfair takes place at Vinet Park in St-Henri this weekend.
Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid play in the Champions League soccer final in Milan, Italy.
The Impact plays the L.A. Galaxy at Saputo Stadium at 8 p.m. (RDS)
Sunday, May 29
Montreal’s Museums Day celebrates its 30th anniversary.
The Indianapolis 500 auto race takes place today in Indiana.
The Monaco Grand Prix, the last Formula One race before Montreal, is also today.
The Alouettes begin their training camp at Bishop’s University in Lennoxville.
The Memorial Cup Canadian Hockey League tournament ends with the championship final in Red Deer, Alta., at 4:30 p.m.
Courtney Barnett performs at Metropolis.
If necessary, the Cavaliers and Raptors play Game 7 of their playoff series in Cleveland at 8:30 p.m.
