I've tried this a hundred different ways and I can't seem to figure out why you guys aren't seeing recent events.

Here's my test code:

Page_Controller

   function MyRecentEvents()
   {
      return DataObject::get_one("Calendar")->RecentEvents(5);
   }

Page.ss

         <% control MyRecentEvents %>
            $_Dates <br />
         <% end_control %>

Works without a problem.