Photolog : The Elegance and Mystery of Works on Paper at the Papier14 Art Fair
Papier14 Art Fair brings galleries from around the country to Montreal to showcase works on paper.
To Do
Go East, Young Montrealer : The Accés Asie Festival
Savour the tastes, smells, sights, and sounds of Asia’s many cultures at the Accès Asie festival.
Anachronik Music Festival : Pure Rock for Vintage Rebels
Two-day music festival in Montreal is centered on “vintage” rock sound and draws rockabilly crowd with the return of the Gutter Demons.
Digital Art Invasion with the BIAN : Picks and Highlights
Lots of cool digital installation projects are on tap at Montreal BIAN festival.
16th Blue Metropolis Comes Out Swinging
The 16th Blue Metropolis Festival celebrates writers and reading with a special focus on international authors this year.
Showing Their Golden Fruits : IMCA’s Graduate Exhibition ORO
The intermedia/cyberarts students worked hard to fundraise for this exhibition. Now’s the time to see their finished works.
The 411 on 420 in the 514 : Marijuana and Montreal
It’s not legal, but it’s not exactly criminal either. Montreal is laid-back about smoking l’herbe, especially on 420 day. Here are some basics about Montreal and marijuana.
Activist Voices Ring Out at the Howl! Arts Collective Festival
Annual festival addresses the misuse of art in the service of gentrification, marginalization, and oppression. Give a mighty roar for social justice.
Stand-Up at the M Returns (and there is much rejoicing)
After nearly a two-month hiatus, Thursday comedy night at Montreal Central Hostel returns to bring international and local comedians to travelers and residents alike.
Ali All Over : Catching Up with Stand-Up Comedian Ali Hassan
Ali Hassan is a man of many hats and many laughs. We talk to him about his current trajectory.
Gore Galore and More : The Mascara and Popcorn Body Horror Contest
Getting to vote on gruesome transformations by FX artists and the best horror film is just a small part of what made the Mascara and Popcorn Body Horror contest a thrilling night. Hear about Ken’s night and see photos here.
Hottest Ticket in Town this Weekend… PyCon!
PyCon, a conference dedicated to Python language, sold out months ahead of time. Seriously. What exactly makes a conference on computer programming so exciting?
Review : Andy Hendrickson at the Comedy Works
Andy Hendrickson does not disappoint with his storytelling comedy.
Feminist Art Magazine Yiara Launch A Hit
Yiara Magazine’s second edition was packed with attendees and featured musical act the Broken Crowns.
Behind Every Great Event is One Neurotic Event Planner
Sherwin Tjia talks about the stress and joy of being an event planner for the city’s quirkiest events.
Review: Peopl’s Comedy Night with Jono Zalay
Peopl’s Comedy featured some amazing performers, pizza, nutella, and a DJ who could do more than manipulate beats. Ianitza concludes its a great way to spend a Wednesday night!
Almost a Navy Seal. Andy Hendrickson Interview
Andy Hendrickson talks about his family background and his story-telling approach to making people laugh.
Everything’s Coming Up Digital. Montreal’s Digital Spring
Businesses, artists, events, and venues come together in multi-month recognition of digital arts in Montreal.
Expo Mange Santé et Vivre Vert: Green, Good, and Grand
The annual health food expo is a sampler’s paradise, allowing visitors to meet with proprietors of some familiar products and get to know some new ones
Art that Talks Back : A Problem So Big It Needs Other People
Some art was made for looking at, and some art was made for making you think. A Problem So Big It Needs Other People provokes, prods, and challenges the viewer to rethink and relook.