Otakuthon 2015 Day Three: More than Cosplay
Wanting to immerse a little more in Otakuthon’s cultural variety, Rachel visited every single room.
Festival
What to Do in Montreal August 2015: Festival Calendar
List of festivals and events in Montreal taking place in August 2015. Dance, food, culture, and lots of pride!
Photojournal: Buck Smith, Adam Husa, and Jimmy Be at MEG
MEG festival photojournal of electronic turntabilists on the boards.
Under Pressure Festival Paints the Town Rainbow
Annual international festival of graffiti brings beats and spray paint to the city in August.
Free and Fun Stuff at Osheaga!
Even if your ticket to Osheaga cost you everything you had, there was plenty of free swag and goodies at the festival.
Interview with The OBGMs: Charming McFarlane Is On His Way
Lead singer of The OBGM’s talks to Belinda about Montreal vs. Toronto and his favourite type of venues to play.
A Tale of Two Galas at JFL: Wanda Sykes and Alan Cumming
The comedians at these two Just for Laughs galas were as varied as they were funny.
Heavy Montreal 2015 Preview: 10 bands not to miss
What, it’s August already? The good thing is that it means that Heavy Montreal is almost upon us! For their second edition since expanding their definition of heavy [read on]
Punk-Up Your Weekend @ Punk-O-Rama Fest 2015
Punk-O-Rama Fest is spinning its way into TRH Bar and Foufs this weekend, dragging along some of the best folk punk bands in North America – not to miss.
Park Hye-mi’s Debut at Fantasia with South Korean Film “Crimson Whale”
In the heart of south Korea, we meet sly and slick Ha-jin. The year is 2070, and the world is ruined by natural disasters.
Another Great Fantasia Movie: “Robbery,” a Hong Kong Black Comedy
This movie is fun, delightful and unexpected. A rare gem that Fantasia was gracefully given the opportunity of viewing.
Jen Kirkman: Sold Out Show Opening Night @ OFF-JFL
It’s Just for Laughs, Montreal is hopping and the Wiggle Room fills to capacity for Jen Kirkman’s “I’m Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)”. That’s right! It was [read on]
Midnight Surprise @ OFF-JFL : Surprise! Surprise! … Surprise, again!
Each midnight surprise show comedians might appear under an alias, but each one is guaranteed to be incredible.
Montreal Electric Groove Festival Gets It on Digitally
It’s the 17th year of Montreal’s most funky electronic festival, spread over two weekends.
Tangerine: The Alien World of Santa Monica at Fantasia
I’m not sure why Sean Baker’s Tangerine is in the Fantasia Festival. It doesn’t involve aliens or kung fu or horror. It doesn’t represent the [read on]
Zoofest My First Time : Not Quite Virgin Comics from Vancouver
Darren Henwood hosts some Vancouver comedians you don’t want to miss.
Comedy Review: Is there a DILF In the House?
A line-up of funny men with kids explain parenthood in all its glory.
The Ethnic Show: To P.C. or Not to P.C.
The six comedians and host of the Ethnic Show at JFL demonstrate that funny comes in all colours.
Win Tickets to Saturday’s Shazam Fest
With no admission charge and free camping, win these tickets and your weekend is set with great music and good times.