It’s Raining Men, Hallelujah: Royal Canoe and Bombay Bicycle Club
Talented indie boy bands from Canada and the UK get their groove on and no one is complaining!
Montreal
One Perfect Hour : Lunch Beat and Food Trucks Return
Montreal’s food trucks are back with even more options than ever before. Four of them tempted dancers to stop their moves during the 6th Montreal Lunch Beat.
Fear and Loathing South of the 40 : Don’t Do This, Please
This week’s news is a lesson in what not to do: film yourself while on crack, fall off a horse, picture your grandmother twerking, pass charters without legal advice.
Queen M.I.A. Makes Montreal Her Loyal Servant
M.I.A.’s show had it all: sweat, smoke, lights, mosh pit, more sweat, gold clothes, short-shorts, bass to break an eardrum, and a good time all around.
Review : Moderat at Metropolis Whips Crowd Into Frenzy
Killer show of Moderat gets crowd to move and sweat. Lili Hudecova gives an audience eye view of a beloved band. Also, check out her live capture of a few songs.
Hot off the Presses : Getting to Know Cinema Politica
Ten years and still going strong, Cinema Politica screens independent, political documentaries. Ezra Winton and Inês Lopes talk about the organization and their new book Screening Truth to Power.
My Montreal Bucket List : The Prequel
Meet Kim Hachey who is about to do all the things in Montreal we all want to do but still haven’t done. Yet.
Cantinho De Lisboa: A Bakery, a Coffee Place, a Foodgasm in Old Montreal
Portugese épicerie features delicious food, warm decor, and tarts to write home about. Oh wait, you’re not in Portugal.
Fear and Loathing South of the 40 : Meeting Your Needs
What do you need when you can’t get the train to fit in the tunnel? What if you need someone to shut up? What if it’s closing time and you’re not ready to go?
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.
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.
Berry Sweet Strawberries in January a Warm Look at Love
Strawberries in January a sweet, delightful play performed in French and English on alternate nights, examines teen love.
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.
16th Blue Metropolis Comes Out Swinging
The 16th Blue Metropolis Festival celebrates writers and reading with a special focus on international authors this year.
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.
Photojournal: Red Carpet for Casse-Tête Chinois
Director and Writer of Casse Tête Chinois Cédric Klapisch came to the red carpet event.
Want to Feel Better? Watch Kate Westerson on Friday
Rail City Media’s Kate Westerson Attempts to Feel Better screens this Friday online.
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.
Review: The Rising Few Chase Away the Gloom of April’s Rain
April rain doesn’t stop The Rising Few’s fanbase from turning out for the band’s launch of Sinners on St. Laurent.
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?