Your COVID-19 To Do List # 27 What To Do in Montreal Today Tuesday April 14
April 14 — Tuesday
Baking Vegan with Devon — 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Vegan baking and cooking classes with Leigh Ellis-Durity are on offer from the Concordia Greenhouse. Gluten free cookies are up first. Or, just watch. Free. Info and ingredients are HERE.
Les Cures Printanières — Atelier Virtuel Avec de l’herboristerie 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
On Monday and Tuesday, Le Crapaud is holding a live Facebook workshop hosted by Natachat Danis on springtime treatments. Ask questions and learn. information HERE.
Intersections X — Le Numéerique à l’ère du coronavirus — 3 p.m.
The digital spring presents a new series of conferences every Thursday and Tuesday at 3 p.m. Emilie Vion will moderate discussions around Covid 19 with different guests. Info HERE.
Blu Cru Happy Hour — 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Join Manny Blu and friends in a live stream. This week, Tony Lucca and Morgan Myles are featured. Free. Info HERE.
Cafés WWF Virtuels – La Rainette et Les Mileux Humides — 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Learn about the natural world with the World Wildlife Federation. This week discusses the la rainette faux-grillon de l’Ouest (a frog) a small amphibian of around 2-4 cm. It’s found here in Quebec. Free. Info HERE, but you need to inscribe ahead of time.
The Gravy on the Side Variety Hour — 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Cote Saint Luc Dramatic society brings out singing, sketch comedy, singing, dance, circus, poetry, and more. Join the Quaranfriends for this night of performances. Free. Info HERE.
Chanter sur les balcons de Montréal – Martha Wainwright — 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Every Tuesday from now until when this ends join Martha Wainwright and guests as they sing from their balconies. Montrealers are invited to sing along. Wainwright joins with L’il Andy to sing in I Lost My Baby, The Partisan, and ?Angel from Montgomery, as well as Lean on Me. Free. Info HERE.
The Good Drama: Virtual Imagination, art, and storytelling — 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sandy El-Bitar facilitates sessions inspired by drama therapy and therapeutic clown work. Art, movement, storytelling, and humor are used to help achieve a healthy, fun, creative goal. Information HERE.
Q&A on Fermentation with Wild Foods: Sauerkraut — 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
There’s no better time to learn a new cooking skill (or improve an old one) with several weeks worth stuffed into your fridge from the once a month trip to the grocery store. Naughty Nettle Medicinals is giving an online class on fermentation, beginning with sauerkraut and answering live and written questions. Free. Details HERE.
Pivot-19 — 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Okay, so if you’re not too busy contending with all those groceries and want to pivot your business into something new (or start a business), the Montreal Lean Startup Circle is hosting an online discussion. Free. Info HERE.
Concert Virtuel: Andrew Love, baritone — 7:30 – 8:15 p.m.
The Orchestre classique de Montreal is continuing virtually. Andrew Love performs both opera and Broadway on this streaming event. Free. Info HERE.
Sacred Sounds with Elephant Stone — 9 p.m.
Promising to perform every Tuesday until the lockdown is over, Elephant Stone live streams performances on the sitar, ES tunes, covers, and more. Info HERE.
Service de prêt de livres féministes 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Verdun women’s centre is offering a borrowing service available from Tuesday to Thursday every week. They’re also hoping to add a reading club as well. For info, click HERE.
Cross Training with Titans Academy — 5:30 p.m.
If time is moving slowly at home, Titans Academy will get you moving on Tuesdays with some cross training. Free. Info HERE.
Live Streaming Hip Hop Fusion — 6 p.m.
The Scream Dance Academy offers a hip hop fusion class every Tuesday led by Lynsey Billing. Live stream only. Free. Check it out HERE.
Live Streaming Dance Classes with Lea Robert — various
Join Lea Robert in Zumba, Contemporary, and Videostyle dance on youtube. Click HERE for details. Takes place Tuesday to Friday.
Live Streaming Twerk Classes — various
Get your booty moving in these live streaming twerk casses that include fitness, choreography, workout, and technique focuses. Classes are free and run Monday to Thursday For info click HERE.
QiGOng Guided en ligne — Le Ba Duan Jin — 10 p.m.
Every evening, join the Federation International de Quigong pour la Santé in a free online course taught by Zhang Ming Liang and Gao Yanying. Free. Offered daily at 10 p.m. Information can be found HERE.
Dance Fitness Home Workout — 11 a.m.
Studio Balletvolution from Pt. Claire offers a floor barre class that can be done by all and includes a short choreography workshop in honor of international Dance Day taking place this month. Class on Sunday and Monday. For info, click HERE.
Online Burlesk Fitness Class — 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Arabesque Burlesque keeps on offering classes to get your body moving in sexy ways with the every awesome Lady Josephine. Click HERE for info how to register and participate from Monday to Saturday.
Modo Yoga Live Streaming, All Day
Montreal’s many Modo Yoga studios are still offering up a few free classes on Instagram and Facebook all day. You can take scheduled classes for a low price on Zoom. Get ready for your flow, kundalini, yin, and community classes. All day. Keep up with them HERE.
Yoga Lounge Class — various
Join Yoga Lounge for free classes every day on Instagram. Schedule of streaming courses posted on Facebook. Info HERE.
Daily 45 Minute Bootcamp Online — 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
If the gym is out of reach, fret not. Team Atlas knows we have limited equipment and weights at home. They’re offering a very affordable and fun online bootcamp for 45 minutes. Prices are $30/week. For info, click HERE.
ElleFITNESS Online — 11:15 and 5:15 p.m.
Want to keep up your morale as well as reduce stress. Join ElleFITNESS every day, Monday to Friday, at 5:15, and Saturday and Sunday at 11:15 for training with Nadi. Click HERE for details.
7 Minute HIIT Workout — 6 p.m.
Kunal makes sure that you don’t turn into a puddle while staying at home. Join him for 15 minutes of HIIT every day at 6 p.m. Info HERE.
Live Dance and Fitness Classes with Latin Groove — 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Don’t salsa alone. Live stream with Montreal’s Latin Groove Dance School on Facebook, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Info HERE.
Gaga Dance Classes for People and Dancers — various
Join this international dance movement and sensation class. Teachers from New York and Tel aviv will get you moving. Info HERE.
Upcoming
April 15 — Wednesday
Virtual Yoga Lunch Break — 12:15- 12:45 p.m.
Every Wednesday, Nancy offers a yoga snack online. Free but you have to get a ticket from eventbrite to join. Info HERE.
Free Singing Lesson — 1:30-2:30
Wanted to learn how to sing? Only your neighbors will hear you! All styles and everyone is welcome. Join this Zoom meeting. Info can be found HERE. Takes place every Wednesday and Sunday.
Creatives in Confinement Live Interviews — 6 p.m.
The IPAF Festival Martinique isn’t happening in person, but interviews with artists confined in their homes and studios are. Info HERE.
Service de prêt de livres féministes 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Verdun women’s centre is offering a borrowing service available from Tuesday to Thursday every week. They’re also hoping to add a reading club as well. For info, click HERE.
Quintessence du cool “live” – 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Check out the Benoit Paradis Trio performing live from the web. Info HERE.
Global Relations World Wide Web Party — 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
DJs, music industry workers from Montreal, Toronto, and Brussels with infinite love for music offer you a free concert every Wednesday. Come as you are and be free. Information HERE.
Online Acro Conditioning Classes — 7 p.m.
Every Wednesday, Sarah and Robert guide a weekly free online aero conditioning class. Stay strong, feel strong, and both partner and solo options are shared. Join in Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Info HERE.
Jack Rouge – Web LIVE VIDEO party — 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Join Jack Rouge for a life web video party. Listen to a mix of house music on Wednesdays, and top 40 on Saturdays. Information HERE.
QW4RTZ COVID QUIZ # 3 — 9 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
If you miss your weekly quizzes, not to fret. Join QW4RTZ for a quiz game. A capella extracts and prizes. Info HERE.
April 16 — Thursday
L’Extase du “Shake” Virtuel — 11 a.m.
Inner fire dance hosts an opportunity to get into your body and vibrate healthily. Donations accepted. Classes every Sunday at 11 a.m. and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Info HERE.
Entrainement Tabata — 5 p.m.
Every Thursday, join Kinesiologist Catherine Gagné in a 45 minute tabata class that includes warm-up, work, and cool down. info HERE.
Yoga sur chaise — 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Feels good just to twist and move in your chair, especially if you tend to just hunch over a laptop all day. Class is $5. Every Thursday. Info HERE.
Hidden Treasures of the McGill Library — 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Hosted by the Argo bookshop, but appearing via Zoom, the Rare Books and Special Collections Head Librarian, Christopher Lyons, will be giving a talk and offering a Q&A. Free. Check it out HERE.
Fringe Social: #RockyMainLine Virtual Quiz Night — 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
How well do you know your RockyMainLine? If you’re merely a virgin or something a little more sexual that that, join Kenny Streule, the narrator since 2016, for this Zoom quiz night. Info HERE.
Yoga-Danse — 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Every Thursday, get ready to move with Yoga-Danse. A great way to start your morning with Karine Ganga Cloutier. For info, click HERE.
April 17 — Friday
Montreal Balcony Drone — 9 p.m.
If the folksy guitar group sing isn’t for you, perhaps you’re more of a droner. Every Friday, let loose your groan in the key of C if you can from balconies and windows. Use whatever instrument you have handy. Info HERE. 9 – 9:15 p.m.
Santos United Live DJ Set Fundraiser — 9 p.m.
Tune in Friday night for a special edition of the Quarantine live Dj Set. Donations will go to Moisson Montreal to help people in need of basic food supplies. Info HERE.
Night Slime — 10:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Produced in the spirit of late night public access TV of the 80s and 90s, a massive cast of improv actors bring you Night Slime. Info HERE.
Creatives in Confinement Live Interviews — 6 p.m.
The IPAF Festival Martinique isn’t happening in person, but interviews with artists confined in their homes and studios are. Info HERE.
Yoga Iyengar on Facebook — 10 a.m.
On Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday mornings, join the Sadhaka Schoolf of Iyengar yoga. Join in and feel good. Information on class types is HERE. In French.
April 18 – Saturday
Virtual Book Launch — The Subtweet — 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Books get read in times of crisis, and continue to be launched, albeit virtually. Librarie Drawn and Quarterly launches Vivek Shraya’s novel, the Subtweet about social media and female friendships. Info HERE.
Passoverboard! — 8 p.m.
A live-Zoom coronabaret of music and drag with Peaches LePoz. Tips accepted. Zoom room revealed the day of, so click HERE for info.
April 19 – Sunday
Dance Fitness Home Workout — 11 a.m.
Studio Balletvolution from Pt. Claire offers a floor barre class that can be done by all and includes a short choreography workshop in honor of international Dance Day taking place this month. Class on Sunday and Monday. For info, click HERE.
La Chasse Balcon Cabane a Sucre — 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Order in your Cabane a Sucre sugarshack goodness and participate in a Sunday brunch of maple at home. La Chasse Balcon promises to provide music for you. Info HERE.
The Quarantinopen Rock Show — 7:00 p.m.
Bar de Courcelle’s long running and much loved Open Mic night continues with a pre-approved line up, and 15 minutes per performer live streaming.
Info HERE.
Bistro en Ligne Literary Event — 8 p.m.
Normally, this open mic reading event takes place at Bistro de Paris. Now it takes place on line. Register ahead of time to read your work online with the rest. Info HERE.
D+Q Cooks Online Cookbook Club: Indian(ish) — 6 – 8 p.m.
Meet with your friends at the virtual Zoom version of the Librarie Drawn and Quarterly for an online bookclub about food. Yes, cook something from the book and come ready to discuss and eat from the book Indian(ish). Info HERE.
Live Screaming Sunday Story Hour — 8 p.m.
Festival de la Bete Noire makes sure to keep your horror loving heart chilled. Spoken word and stories will be shared, with donations being shared with the storytellers and a chosen venue. heck it out HERE.
Intro to Pranayama/Breath Work — 4 part intro – 8 p.m.
Studio SEED’s Esther is hosting a four week, virtual introduction to breath-work. Join in on Zoom and take part. Information HERE.
Muzique House Party — 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Every Sunday, the Muzique Industry Sundays present a live stream with DJs spinning and Richard D’Agostino hosting. Join for groups, requests, and to win prizes. Info HERE.
Sweetest Sundays Livestream with Claire — 10:30 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.
If insomnia is your game, join Claire on her livestream on her Facebook page. She’ll be sharing some music well into the night. Info HERE.
April 20 — Monday
Iyengar Yoga — 10 a.m.
Stream a free Iyengar Yoga class every Monday at 10 a.m., taught by Carla Ramirez. Information HERE.
C’est Juste Lundi! — 8 p.m.
Sally D, of the drag world, is hosting a virtual show on March 30 at 8 p.m. They’ll have their heels on! Info HERE.
April 21
Sacred Sounds with Elephant Stone — 9 p.m.
Promising to perform every Tuesday until the lockdown is over, Elephant Stone live streams performances on the sitar, ES tunes, covers, and more. Info HERE.
April 22
New Reads Book Club: Disappearing Earth — 7 – 9 p.m.
Meet with your friends at the virtual Zoom version of the Librarie Drawn and Quarterly for an online bookclub focusing on Disappearing Earth about two girls who go missing on the northeastern edge of Russia. by Julia Phillips Info HERE.
April 24
Service de prêt de livres féministes 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Verdun women’s centre is offering a borrowing service available from Tuesday to Thursday every week. They’re also hoping to add a reading club as well. For info, click HERE.
April 25
Service de prêt de livres féministes 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Verdun women’s centre is offering a borrowing service available from Tuesday to Thursday every week. They’re also hoping to add a reading club as well. For info, click HERE.
April 26
La Chasse Balcon Cabane a Sucre — 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Order in your Cabane a Sucre sugarshack goodness and participate in a Sunday brunch of maple at home. La Chasse Balcon promises to provide music for you. Info HERE.
Live Screaming Sunday Story Hour — 8 p.m.
Festival de la Bete Noire makes sure to keep your horror loving heart chilled. Spoken word and stories will be shared, with donations being shared with the storytellers and a chosen venue. heck it out HERE.
Intro to Pranayama/Breath Work — 4 part intro – 8 p.m.
Studio SEED’s Esther is hosting a four week, virtual introduction to breath-work. Join in on Zoom and take part. Information HERE.
Muzique House Party — 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Every Sunday, the Muzique Industry Sundays present a live stream with DJs spinning and Richard D’Agostino hosting. Join for groups, requests, and to win prizes. Info HERE.
April 28
Online Graphic Novel Book Club — Familiar Face by Michael Defoge — 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Meet with your friends at the virtual Zoom version of the Librarie Drawn and Quarterly for an online bookclub focusing on Familiar Face by Michael Deforge. Info HERE.
Concert Virtuel: Isabel Bayrakdarian, soprano — 7:30 – 8:15 p.m.
The Orchestre classique de Montreal is continuing virtually. Isabel Bayrakdarian, Armenian soprano performs at this streaming event. Free. Info HERE.
Montreal Rampage welcomes your suggestions for events that we can share with everyone that are streaming virtually. Get creative and create one! Send info to [email protected]. xxoo and socially distance!
