things to do in montreal
Montreal Festivals and Events for Feburary 2016
There’s a reason to get out every night in Montreal in February with festivals from day 1 to day 29 (it’s leap year!)
It Can Be Done: Montréal En Lumière for Under $30
While there are plenty of pricey tables at the gourmet part of the Montreal en Lumiere festival, there are some cheaper options too.
Bouge Yourself to What’s New and Hot in Dance
Montreal’s up and coming choreographers work with mentors to present short but powerful works at the Bouge d’Ici.
Celebrating 150 Years of Church of the Gesù & Other Quebec Curios
Wildside 2016: Where the Wild Things Are
Centaur Theatre gives you a reason to go outside with its offerings for the 19th annual Wildside Festival.
Play and Dine at Colonel Moutarde, Montreal’s New Games Bar
Have the Sommelier de Jeu find the right game for you.
Photojournal: Amnestie International Marathon d’Écriture
Hundreds come out to send cards of support to Amnesty International’s chosen prisoners each December. Pictures here.
We Tested It: A/Maze The Real Life Escape Game
Concordia tops the leaderboard of successful university escapees from A/Maze. How will Montreal Rampage’s writer do? Find out.
Save the World from a Zombie Virus : A/Maze’s The Ultimate Mind
Popular live game in St. Henri adds a new challenge to its games with The Ultimate Mind, a chance to save the world from zombies.
Montreal Improv Festival : Just Say Yes
Ten years of laughs expand into two weeks of improv festival goodness. If you’ve never checked out improv, give it a try. You have nothing to lose.
What to do in Montreal in October 2015
Festivals and events to put on your calendar for the month of October in 2015.
Super Eclipse at the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium
Supermoon gazing at the new planetarium from full to eclipse.
Free Art and Music in the Latin Quarter with OUMF
Three-days of free shows with great performers, art, and street performers. You should be there.
Marché des Possibles: Music, Market, and Yoga
Now in its second year, the Marche des Possibles continues to have strong programming, whether you prefer yoga, kids events, music, or shopping.
Secret Theatre: Don’t Tell Mama
Audiences don’t know where it takes place or what they’re about to see, but they love pop-up theatre all the same.
Review: Bistro de Paris’ Crazy Friday
Vernissage of colourful art complimented with talented local performers.
Photojournal: Hivernale January 30 2015
Get ready to dance and play for free each weekend at the Hivernale. Check out Derrick’s photojournal of the Friday night party.
Light Therapy to Warm your Heart with Prisimatica
Place des Arts lights up with immersive art featuring an art installation, food trucks, videos, and interactive games.