Guided tours of the backstage. Every hour, from 10 :00 am to 3 :00 pm. For all; places are limited; passes required.

As well, music performances for all tastes and all ages in the public spaces of Place des Arts.

Intercultural Encounters
« Le goût des autres » : film, music, theatre and café gathering on the theme of hybrid art practices. At 1 :30 pm, « Métissé serré » : screening of a selection of films from the RCI competition asking young people aged 18 to 35 to express themselves on the theme of immigration. At 2 :00 pm, « Café corsé » : café gathering moderated by Michel Coulombe with four Quebec artists of various backgrounds. At 3 :30 pm, « Tchaï épicé » : Indian dance, theatre and music combining tradition and contemporary influences. Information : www.culturepourtous/intercultural

Concert by the Orchestre symphonique du Conservatoire, under the direction of Raffi Armenian. On the program, works by Bach, Bartok and Beethoven. For all.

« Sons et brioches » Family Concerts : show by Le Dixieband for the whole family. Places are limited.

Participation in a ballet class supervised by a dancer from the GBCM. Prerequisite : one year of dance experience. Opportunity to attend demonstrations. Places are limited.

Exhibition of works inspired by music and presented by the collective.

Music performances by the Claudel-Caminex Quartet on instruments made by celebrated 18th century French violin-maker Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. With violinists Marie-Josée Arpin and Élaine Marcil, viola player Annie Parent and cellist Chantal Marcil. At 1 :00, 2 :00 and 3 :00 pm; places are limited.

Workshop in object theatre. Ffor ages 13 and up; places are limited.

Activities related to Carlo Goldoni and his play L'imprésario de Smyrne : meet the stage director Carl Béchard and the translator Marco Micone at 1 :00 pm; attend a public reading of the play with actors Pascale Montpetit, Sylvie Drapeau, Sophie Cadieux and Alain Zouvi at 2 :00 pm.

Demonstrations of the work of jeweller Laurie Dansereau and her use of various processes for casting, welding precious metals and sculpting exotic wood.

Creation of a collective painting with marginal artists who are, or were, homeless. As well, guided tours of the church, in French and in English. At 1 :00 pm, music performance followed by question-and-answer period with organist Philip Crozier. As well, choir performances : at 3 :00 pm, church parish choir and Every Kid Choir (children's choir). Information : www.stjamescentre.ca.

Intercultural Encounters
See « Choeur spontané » under Gesù, Centre de créativité.

Introduction to the characteristics of certain stones, screening of short videos and information on the school's programs.

Guided tour of the school/workshop and jewellery exhibition. In French and English. For all. Jewellery-making workshop : basic casting, making of a silver ring and threading. In French. Ages 13 and up, by reservation. Also, guided tour of works by graduating students at Galerie Noël Guyomarc'h. Information : www.ecoledejoaillerie.com.

Beyond tradition : demonstrations and introduction to various elements of Bharata Natya, the Indian classical dance. As well, presentation of choreographies by Mamata Niyogi-Nakra and Shakuntala, followed by a discussion on creating works within a traditional framework.

Intercultural Encounters
At 1 :30 and 3 :00 pm, « Choeur spontané » : choral singing workshop led by Sama Veluze, musical director of the Congolese choir Wabiza. Ages 13 and up. Information : www.gesu.net.

Screening of two documentaries by Judith Vienneau, preceded by a concert given by the designers of the sound track, Dominique Madison on the piano and Bertil Schulrabe on percussion. At 2 :00 pm, L'enfermement, dealing with the marginalization of intellectuals who risk being isolated in their way of thinking. At 3 :30 pm, L'anti-film, a thesis-film on Guy Debord, the Situationnists and the events of May 68 in France. Ages 16 and up. Places are limited.

Slamming Outside the Frame : a unique adventure featuring a variety of sound environments, asides and lively performances inspired by the exhibition De l'écriture/With Writing. With slam poets Mario Cholette, Carl Bessette and Ivan Bielinski (IVY). Access to the above activity is free; admission fees for ongoing activities at the museum remain in effect.

Open rehearsal of the current production followed by a chance to meet the choreographer.

Organ Open House : an invitation to discover this majestic instrument. Explanation of the workings of the organ and presentation of a number of short selections. Information : www.orgueetcouleurs.com.

« The Montreal Guitar Grand Prix » : auditions before a voting audience and meetings with the young guitarists. Information : www.grandprixdeguitaredemontreal.com.

Guided tour of Espace SONO, featuring music compositions on listening stations, and « En parallèle », a dance video exhibition by the BBT collective. Information www.sat.qc.ca.

Introduction to improvisation workshops given by members of the theatre company. Reservations required.

Art and Architecture : guided tour in three parts covering the Max and Iris Stern Sculpture Garden, which surrounds the Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion; the Erskine and American Church, built in 1894, which houses one of the finest collections of Tiffany stained glass; and the exhibition called « The Artistic Legacy of the Montreal Sulpicians, » which features a hundred works such as paintings, silver and goldware, liturgical clothing, sculptures and decorative arts from the French regime to the present day. At 1 :30 and 3 :30 pm, in French, and at 2 :30 pm, in English. Access to the above activity is free. Admission fees for ongoing activities at the museum remain in effect.

Screening of prize-winning films from the 25th FIFA : Le Blues de l'Orient by Florence Strauss, 85 min., award for Best Reportage, and Citizen Lambert : Jeanne d'Architecture by Teri Wehn-Damisch, 52 min., award for Best Canadian Film. Followed by a question-and-answer period with production members and subject matter experts.

One-hour walking tours of the Golden Square Mile to learn more about our architectural treasures and the legacy of the Scots in the development of Montréal in the 19 th century. At 11 :00 am, 1 :30 pm and 3 :30 pm. Cancelled in the event of rain.

Presentation of wood stove and Japanese Raku firing techniques for ceramic objects. Also, guided tours of the school and workshop, exhibition, and demonstrations of clay manipulation. In the event of rain, the activity will be held indoors.

Tours of the blown glass studio and demonstrations by Karine Bouchard and Annie Michaud.

Gathering of blacksmiths from all over Quebec, under the honorary presidency of sculptor Armand Vaillancourt. Demonstrations of know-how and applications using forge fires and anvils. Various traditional and contemporary blacksmithing techniques. Meet the artists.

Guided tour of the Basilica and demonstration by Pierre Grandmaison, titular organist of Notre-Dame. At 1 :30 pm, places are limited. Ages 14 and up. Reservations required.

« Holy Life, What a Life! Education, Culture and Bourgeois Life in the 19th Century » : Theatrical presentation on the vices and virtues that resulted from the proliferation of so-called literary societies during the second half of the 19 th century. At 1 :30 and 3 :30 pm, in French, and at 2 :30 pm, in English. Ages 13 and up.

« Marcher dans ses pas » : guided tours of the permanent exhibition on Montréal in the late 17th century and the accomplishments of Marguerite d'Youville. Secondary school groups welcome. Reservations required.

« Espèces de Courges! » : Concert of traditional music from West Africa, followed by a workshop to make instruments out of gourds. At 1 :00, 2 :00 and 3 :30 pm. Access to the above activity is free; admission fees for ongoing activities at the museum remain in effect. Information : www.chateauramezay.qc.ca.

Organ Open House : visit of the Casavant organ built in 1910 and the positive continuo organ made by Juget-Sinclair in 2002. Explanations of their workings and performances by titular organist Benoît Marineau accompanied by Trio 24, a recorder ensemble. On the program, among other works : several pages of the « Livre d'orgue », brought to Montréal by Sulpician and organist Jean Girard in 1724.

Organ Open House : an invitation to discover this majestic instrument. Explanation of the workings of the organ and presentation of a number of short selections. Information : www.orgueetcouleurs.com.

Guided tours of the museum to learn more about its architecture and the challenges that were overcome during its construction. Reservations required. Participation in an archaeological dig simulation. For all. « Building Montréal » : a virtual game that allows players to explore three key periods in the city's development. Ages 14 and up. Access to the above activities is free; admission fees for ongoing activities at the museum remain in effect.

“Affiches du monde et d’ici…” : guided exhibition tour of works by well-known Quebec artist Vittorio and by Mexican poster artist Benito, plus a selection of works from the Ninth International Poster Biennial in Mexico.

Public art exhibition with a 200-foot mural displaying the work of artists Atec, Carole Arbic, François Chartier, Jacques Clément, Élaine Despins, Nancy Di Lauro, Jean-Louis Émond, Guenther-Gamper, Louise Hamel, Edouard Lachapelle, Mario Pascal, Manon Pelletier, Francine Rayaume, Paul-Emile Rioux, Yanina Rock, Susanne Tanguay, Patrycia Walton, Gérad Zahand and Michel Zapsy.

In the former boiler room, guided exhibition tour of works by painters, photographers, sculptors, video artists and other members of the coop. Information : www.lezarts.coop.

« Commandos 2361 » : launch and presentation of an artistic intervention project. As well, tours of the coop, with storytellers, opportunities to meet local artists and multidisciplinary performances.

Guided tour of the workshops and exhibition of works, in the presence of artists from the cooperative.

Intercultural Encounters
Drawing workshop led by Métis painter Khobé, with, as life models, contemporary dancers Normand Newberry, Karine Cloutier, France Geoffroy and Isaac Savoie. The dancers will present the integrated dance technique in which people without disabilities form a union with people with reduced mobility. Materials provided. Other artists/members of the organization will be at work. Ages 13 and up. Information : 514-487-1891, ext. 119 and www.vsaq.org.

Guided exhibition tours of works by young artists from the Atelier d’art. Father Emmett John, founder of the organization, may attend. As well, contemporary dance workshop with FQDC member Genya and demonstrations of an ambulatory interactive puppet animated by Lee Bulmer, therapist and puppeteer.

Scrapbooking and writing workshop led by Anik April. For all. Reservations required.

Festiv’Elles/Festival international des femmes de Montréal (FIFM) : Friday, speak-out for women's organizations; for adults. At 3 :00 pm, readings of women's haiku, moderated by Michel Pleau; for all. Guided exhibition tour of photographs of murals in the borough and texts by poets, meetings with the artists and announcement of a literary contest; for adults. As well, at 1 :30 pm, « Parcours urbain : parlez aux murs » : walking tour on Ontario St. to learn more about the literary and pictorial works, with artists Kim Doré and Caroline Louis-Seize, followed by a writing workshop led by emerging women poets; for all. Information :

« L’apesanteur de soi, corps et paysages » : guided tours of the sculpture and photography installations, with artist Yves Louis Seize. At 11 :00 am, 1 :00 pm and 3 :00 pm.

« Expédition musicale » : workshops with Suzanne DeSerres and Viviane LeBlanc exploring sound, music and theatre using ancient and unusual instruments. At 11 :00 am, 1 :00 pm, 2 :00 pm and 3 :00 pm.

« Électro-Chocs 1 » : immersive, poetic and sensorial sound experience as part of a concert/dialogue with students in electroacoustic composition who represent the emerging generation of sound artists. Ages 16 and up.

« Jouons! » : introduction to theatre workshops for all members of the family, led by France Paquin. Participants will have lines, costume elements, and small sketches to perform. Presentation of excerpts. At 11 :00 am, 1 :00 pm and 3 :00 pm. Passes available as of 1 :00 pm on September 8.

Organ Open House : an invitation to discover this majestic instrument. Explanation of the workings of the organ and presentation of a number of short selections. Information : www.orgueetcouleurs.com.