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THEME STOP 1 : PERFORMING ARTS
Place des Arts
175 Ste-Catherine St. W. |
Share the passion of thousands of artists and discover the exhilarating world of the performing arts, by taking part in multidisciplinary workshops.
A not-to-be-missed opportunity to go behind the scenes!
| Quartier des Spectacles |
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Walking tour to learn more about the cultural venues and history of the neighbourhood since the end of the 19th century. Cancelled in the event of rain. Reservations required. Information : www.quartierdesspectacles.com. |
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French
Sat. 4 :00 pm to 5 :00 pm
Departure : Place des Arts, Hall des pas perdus
514-872-2619 |
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| Société de la Place des Arts |
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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
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English, French
Sat. 10 :00 am to 3 :00 pm
Departure : Hall des Pas perdus
175 Ste-Catherine W.
514-842-2112
 Metro Place-des-Arts |
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| 2e porte à gauche |
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Interactive choreographic creation workshops in contemporary dance. For all; places are limited. |
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French
Sat. 2 :00 pm to 3 :30 pm
Place des arts, Salle G
514-842-2112
Metro Place-des-Arts
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| Association des professionnels des arts de la scène du Québec |
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« De l'idée au dessin : les traces du processus créateur » : presentation of an exhibition of contemporary scenography and theatre architecture designed by Canadian professionals and students. |
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French
Sat. 10 :00 am to 4 :00 pm
Place des arts, Hall des Pas perdus
514-842-2112
Metro Place-des-Arts
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| Conservatoire de musique de Montréal |
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« À vos archets! » : open rehearsal of the string orchestra, composed of musicians aged 12 to 18, under the direction of cellist Guy Fouquet. For all. |
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French
Sat. 1 :30 pm to 3 :00 pm
Place des arts, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Piano Nobile
514-842-2112
Metro Place-des-Arts
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| École Samajam |
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Intercultural Encounters
Rhythm and percussion workshops on African drums. For all; places are limited. |
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French
Sat. 2 :00 pm to 3 :30 pm
Place des arts, Cinquième Salle
514-842-2112
Metro Place-des-Arts |
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| Fondation de danse Margie Gillis |
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Come and dance with Margie Gillis, at a rehearsal of a choreography to music by Gilles Vigneault. At 1 :00 pm, performance of the tribute choreography, in Mr. Vigneault’s presence. Places are limited. |
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English, French
Sat. 12 :00 pm to 1 :30 pm
Place des arts, Théâtre Maisonneuve
514-842-2112
Metro Place-des-Arts |
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| Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal |
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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. |
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English, French
Sat. 2 :00 pm to 3 :00 pm
Place des arts, Salle E
514-842-2112
Metro Place-des-Arts |
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| Métiers d'arts motivés |
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Exhibition of works inspired by music and presented by the collective. |
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English, French
Sat. 10 :00 am to 4 :00 pm
Place des Arts, Hall des Pas perdus
514-842-2112
Metro Place-des-Arts |
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| Société pour l'avancement de la chanson d'expression française |
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« Ma première Place des Arts » : Meet an early-career artist during an open rehearsal. For all. Places are limited. |
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French
Sat. 2 :00 pm to 3 :30 pm
Place des Arts, Studio-théâtre
514-842-2112
Metro Place-des-Arts |
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| Théâtre de la Pire Espèce |
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Workshop in object theatre. for ages 13 and up; places are limited. |
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French
Sat. 2 :00 pm to 3 :30 pm
Place des Arts, Salle D
514-842-2112
Metro Place-des-Arts
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ALSO NEARBY
| Association des illustrateurs et illustratrices du Québec |
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Group exhibition of children's illustrations by members of the association. For all. As well, every 30 minutes, introductory workshop on the art of life drawing on paper. Reservations required. For ages 6 to 12. |
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French
Sat. 10 :00 am to 12 :00 pm and 1 :00 pm to 4 :00 pm
Le Belgo, 372 Ste-Catherine W., suite 123
514-522-2040
Metro Place-des-Arts
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| Atelier Galerie Arterria |
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| Demonstrations of the work of jeweller Laurie Dansereau and her use of various processes for casting, welding precious metals and sculpting exotic wood. |
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English, French
Sat. 10 :00 am to 12 :00 pm and 12 :30 pm to 6 :00 pm
2118 de Bleury, suite 101
514-813-9692
Metro Place-des-Arts |
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Atelier Lego et Suzanne Saint-Pierre
In collaboration with Tom Kapas |
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With the artists, collective creation of a mural in collage and gouache. |
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French
Sat. 1 :00 pm to 5 :00 pm
Le Belgo, 372 Ste-Catherine W., suite 313
514-570-7669
Metro Place-des-Arts |
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St-James Drop-In Centre
In collaboration with the St. James United Church, MontrealCityMission and Orgue et couleurs
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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. As well, choir performances : Saturday at 2 :00 pm, Peoples' Choir of Montreal (gospel); Saturday and Sunday, Every Kid Choir (children's choir). Information : www.stjamescentre.ca.
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English, French
Sat. 10 :00 am to 4 :00 pm
Church, 463 Ste-Catherine W.
514-288-0039
Metro Place-des-Arts, exit Bleury |
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| MontrealSchool of Gemmology |
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Introduction to the characteristics of certain stones, screening of short videos and information on the school's programs. |
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English, French
Sat. 10 :00 am to 12 :00 pm and 2 :00 pm to 4 :00 pm
416 de Maisonneuve W., suite 900
514-272-8313
Metro Place-des-Arts |
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| École de Joaillerie de Montréal |
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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.
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English, French
Sat. 10 :00 am to 12 :00 pm and 2 :00 pm to 4 :00 pm
416 de Maisonneuve W., suite 900
514-281-9922 ext. 201
Metro Place-des-Arts |
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Gesù - Centre de créativité
In collaboration with the Armenian community, the Kimbanguist cultural community of Canada and Festival Accès Asie |
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Intercultural Encounters
« Art sacré contemporain » : guided tours of the multidisciplinary and intercultural exhibitions of three artists (engraving, installation, sculpture/collage and video). « 11 minutes pour la dignité humaine » : eleven minutes after every hour, performances in the church followed by a chance to meet the artists. Demonstrations in the engraving workshop and collective painting in the hall. For all. Information : www.gesu.net.
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French
Sat. 11 :00 am to 4 :00 pm
1200 and 1202 de Bleury
514-861-4378
Metro Place-des-Arts
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| JAVA, Quatuor vocal a cappella |
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Show featuring new arrangements of pop and jazz classics by Yves Montand, Frank Sinatra, Félix Leclerc and the Beatles. Performers : Stéphanie Beaulieu, Anne Lassonde, Margerie Lay and Delphine Véronneau. Meet the singers after the show. |
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| Mata Hari Production Montréal |
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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, followed by a discussion. 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. |
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| Nancy Leduc |
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Open rehearsal of the current production followed by a chance to meet the choreographer. Ages 13 and up. |
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| Monument-National |
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Starland : art circuit to give participants a taste of the upcoming season in a style inspired by the success of Montréal burlesque theatre. At 11 :00 am, 1 :30 pm and 3 :00 pm. Information : www.monument-national.qc.ca.
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English, French
Sat. 11 :00 am to 4 :30 pm
1182 St-Laurent
514-871-9983
Metro Saint-Laurent |
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Occurrence, espace d'art et d'essai contemporains
In collaboration with Marie Fraser and le Mois de la photo à Montréal |
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Guided exhibition tour of the video installation by artist Valérie Mréjen of Paris, showing brief sketches and stories of everyday life. Information : www.occurrence.ca.
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French
Sat. 12 :00 pm to 5 :00 pm
460 Ste-Catherine W., suite 307
514-397-0236
Metro Place-des-Arts |
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Optica, A Centre for Contemporary Art
In collaboration with Le Mois de la photo à Montréal
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Guided tour of an exhibition of photography by Emmanuelle Léonard. At 1 :00 and 3 :00 pm. |
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French
Sat. 1 :00 pm to 2 :00 pm and 3 :00 pm to 4 :00 pm
Le Belgo, 372 Ste-Catherine W., suite 508
514-874-1666
Metro Place-des-Arts |
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| Montreal Musician and Musical Instrument Show |
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| « The Montreal Guitar Grand Prix » : auditions before a voting audience and meetings with the young guitarists. Information : www.grandprixdeguitaredemontreal.com. |
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French
Sat. 12 :00 pm to 6 :00 pm
Savoy du Métropolis, 59 Ste-Catherine E.
514-871-1881
Metro Saint-Laurent |
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Society for Arts and Technology [SAT] |
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| 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. |
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English, French
Sat. 2 :00 pm to 8 :00 pm
Galerie, 1201 St-Laurent
514-844-2033
Metro Saint-Laurent
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English, French
Sat. 1 :00 pm to 3 :00 pm
Le Belgo, 372 Ste-Catherine W., suite 303
514-393-3771
Metro Place-des-Arts
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| Theatre Ste.Catherine |
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Introduction to improvisation workshops given by members of the theatre company. Reservations required. |
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English
Sat. 1 :00 pm to 3 :00 pm
264 Ste-Catherine E.
514-284-3939
Metro Berri-Uqam
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| Visions sur l'Art (Québec) |
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Workshop in body self-expression as a means of personal, social and artistic development for persons with intellectual disabilities. Attended by several actors from Notre Théâtre, led by Louise Desmarais. Ages 13 and up. Places are limited. Information : www.vsaq.org and www.notretheatre.com. |
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English, French
Sat. 1 :30 pm to 4 :00 pm
CSST Building, Notre Théâtre room, 1199 de Bleury
514-395-2359
Metro Place-des-Arts
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THEME STOP 2 : FILM AND LITERATURE
Grande bibliothèque
475 de Maisonneuve Blvd E. |
Silence… Action!
Movie scenes for the whole family bringing film and literature together.
| Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec |
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475 de Maisonneuve E.
Metro Berri-Uqam |
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Association des cinémas parallèles du Québec
In collaboration with Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec |
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« Dessin sur pellicule » : hands-on workshops in the animation technique of drawing on film, using transparent 16mm film. Afterwards, screening of the results. At 10 :30 am and 2 :00 pm in the Espace Jeunes. Ages 8 and up.
« La Création d'une revue de cinéma » : Step-by-step presentation of the design and production of Ciné-bulles, along with an overview of the Quebec film community as a whole. Discussions with editor-in-chief Éric Perron. At 1 :00 and 3 :00 pm, in Room M-460. Ages 13 and up. Places are limited. |
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French
Sat. 10 :30 am to 12 :30 pm and 1 :00 pm to 5 :00 pm
Grande Bibliothèque, 475 de Maisonneuve E.
514-252-3021 ext. 3718
Metro Place-des-Arts |
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| Wapikoni Mobile |
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Intercultural Encounters
At noon, guided tour of the mobile studio. At 7 :00 pm, outdoor screening of short videos. At 8 :30 pm, music performances featuring young Quebecers of Haitian, South American and Native origin who took part in the creative workshops at Vidéo Paradiso and Wapikoni mobile. Ages 13 and up. In case of rain, the activity will be held in Room R-515. |
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French, Spanish, Creole, Aboriginal languages
Sat. 12 :00 pm to 5 :00 pm and 7 :00 pm to 10 :30 pm
Grande Bibliothèque, north side, 475 de Maisonneuve E
514-873-1100
Metro Berri-Uqam |
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NFB CineRobotheque |
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Every hour, guided tour of the entire facility and screening of a selection of the 9,000 films in the collection, including Academy-Award winning The Danish Poet by Torill Kove. At 11 :00 am, screening of animated films based on literary works. Passes required. Information : www.onf.ca/cinerobotheque. |
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French
Sat. 11 :00 am to 5 :00 pm
1564 St-Denis
514-496-6887
Metro Berri-Uqam |
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NFB CineRobotheque
In collaboration with Culture pour tous |
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Intercultural Encounters
Animated film workshop to collectively produce a painting-on-glass film that puts into images a traditional Quebec tale. With Martine Chartrand, a filmmaker of Haitian origin. At 12 :30 pm. Ages 13 and up, by reservation. Information : www.citoyen.onf.ca. |
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French
Sat. 12 :30 pm to 3 :00 pm and 7 :00 pm to 9 :30 pm
1564 St-Denis
514-496-6887
Metro Berri-Uqam
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| NFB CineRobotheque |
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Screenings followed by discussion and/or open mics to allow members of the audience to perform their texts and poems. At 3 :00 pm, a film about Acadian poet Gérald Leblanc, L'extrême frontière, œuvre poétique de Gérald Leblanc. At 5 :00 pm, Les Mots dits, with performances of poetry by Gaston Miron, Gérald Godin, Claude Gauvreau and many others. Ages 13 and up; passes required. Information : www.onf.ca/cinerobotheque. |
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French
Sat. 3 :00 pm to 9 :30 pm
1564 St-Denis
514-496-6887
Metro Berri-Uqam |
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| Gœthe-Institut Montréal |
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Tours of the Institute, German lessons and, at the library, quiz on German film and literature. At 4 :00 pm, screening with commentary of the film Le Tambour, directed by Volker Schlöndorff and based on the novel by Günter Grass. For all, in German with French subtitles. See also under Oboro, « Tin Drum/ Le Tambour » by Stephan Schulz. Information : www.gœthe.de/montreal. |
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English, French, German
Sat. 1 :30 pm to 7 :00 pm
418 Sherbrooke E.
514-499-0159
Metro Sherbrooke
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ALSO NEARBY
| Oboro |
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« Tin Drum/ Le Tambour » : from the Goethe-Institut to Oboro, an itinerant performance by Stephan Schulz. Geographical coordinates transmitted by a GPS are translated into sound rhythms on a drum. Starts at 1 :30 pm. Cancelled in the event of rain. |
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English
Sat. 1 :30 pm to 2 :30 pm
Departure : Goethe-Institut
418 Sherbrooke E.
514-844-3250 ext. 224
Metro Sherbrooke
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| Oboro |
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« Peau d'âne » : reading of the Charles Perrault fairy tale, with Valérie Lamontagne and three dancers wearing interactive dresses that represent the sky, a moonbeam and a ray of sunshine. The dresses are connected to an antenna on the roof and react in real time to weather conditions. |
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English, French
Sat. 3 :00 pm to 5 :00 pm
4001 Berri, suite 301
514-844-3250 ext. 224
Metro Sherbrooke |
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Art-Terre, contemporary ceramicists collective
In collaboration with the Centre de céramique Bonsecours |
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« Refuge » : collective creation of sculptural works from unfired clay bricks, ready to be shaped or imprinted by visitors. The aim is to create imaginary architectural forms in miniature, in collaboration with ceramicists from the collective. Postponed to the next day in case of rain. |
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French
Sat. 10 :00 am to 6 :00 pm
Place Émilie-Gamelin, corner of Ste-Catherine and St-Hubert
514-844-3624
Metro Berri-Uqam |
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| Capteur de rêves / Maison de la culture de l'UQAM |
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« L'événement 11—échelle 1/1 » : occupation of the CDEx gallery by students in the Master's program in visual and media arts, through installations, interventions, performances and video screenings. Information : www.capteurdereves.org. |
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French
Sat. 12 :00 pm to 10 :00 pm
Centre de diffusion et d'expérimentation, 405 Ste-Catherine E., local JR-930
514-987-3000 ext. 7889
Metro Berri-Uqam |
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Centre Afrika
In collaboration with Culture pour tous, the Réseau de communication pour la prévention des actes criminels (RÉCOPAC) and Défis Makondé |
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Intercultural Encounters
Music and singing workshops led by singer-songwriter Coriolan, who says « Write a song and I'll perform it! » Accompanied by guitarist Jean-Philippe. Ages 16 and up. |
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French
Sat. 2 :00 pm to 4 :00 pm and 4 :30 pm to 5 :30 pm
1644 St-Hubert
514-843-4019
Metro Berri-Uqam
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| Niska |
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Guided exhibition tour by the artist of around 40 paintings expressing his ongoing spiritual quest. Ages 13 and up. |
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English, French
Sat. 1 :00 pm to 2 :30 pm and 3 :00 pm to 4 :30 pm
Restaurant Commensal, 1720 St-Denis
514-592-8148
Metro Berri-Uqam |
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Nouvel Ensemble Moderne (NEM)
In collaboration with the Chapelle historique du Bon-Pasteur |
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Performance of a new composition by Nicolas Gilbert at an open rehearsal directed by Lorraine Vaillancourt. |
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French
Sat. 2 :00 pm to 4 :00 pm
Chapelle, 100 Sherbrooke E.
514-872-5338
Metro Sherbrooke
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City of Montréal, Chapelle historique du Bon-Pasteur
In collaboration with the KoryuShotokai School of Ikebana |
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Ikebana : Guided exhibition tour of Japanese floral art. |
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English, French
Sat. 1 :00 pm to 5 :00 pm
100 Sherbrooke E.
514-872-5338
Metro Sherbrooke
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THEME STOP 3 : VISUAL ARTS
Économusée du fier monde
2050 Amherst St. |
Dive into the world of the visual arts in the former public baths of Ontario Street. Photography, drawing, murals, posters, painting…
Visions sur l'Art (Québec)
In collaboration with Culture pour tous |
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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 www.vsaq.org.
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| Bibliothèque Frontenac |
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Question-and-answer period with comic book artist Jacques Goldstyn, creator of BEPPO the frog. Ages 7 and up. Reservations required. |
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French
Sat. 1 :00 pm to 2 :30 pm
2550 Ontario E.
514-872-7890
Metro Frontenac |
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| Coopérative Sauvons l'usine |
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Guided tour of the workshops and exhibition of works, in the presence of artists from the cooperative. |
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English, French
Sat. 10 :00 am to 5 :00 pm
Édifice Grover, 2065 Parthenais
514-232-4762
Metro Frontenac
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| Regroupement des commerçants et des propriétaires de la rue Ontario |
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Circuit on Ontario St. with activities, exhibitions, guided tours and meetings with artists at various venues. See also under Visions sur l'Art (Québec). |
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Bar Fun Spot
In collaboration with Voies culturelles des faubourgs |
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Meet artist Michel Pednaud at an exhibition of his work. For adults.
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French
Sat. 11 :00 am to 5 :00 pm
1151 Ontario E.
514-526-2737
Metro Frontenac, bus 125 W. |
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| Bibliothèque Centrale-Jeunes |
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Family workshop in digital photography for parents and children. Exercises in high-angle and low-angle shots, followed by a slide show of the photographs. |
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French
Sat. 12 :00 pm to 5 :00 pm
2225 Montcalm
514-872-1633
Metro Sherbrooke, bus 24 E. |
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| Bistro le Porto |
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Exhibition of paintings by Xavier Therrien and photographs by Michel Brochu; question-and-answers with the artists. As well, demonstrations on wine-making. |
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| Café Pamplemousse |
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Guided exhibition tour of acrylic paintings by Paule Pagé. |
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| Coopérative d'habitation Lezarts |
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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. |
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French
Sat. 1 :00 pm to 6 :00 pm
2220 Parthenais
514-223-4162
Metro Frontenac, bus 125 W. |
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Coopérative de travail Touski
In collaboration with Péristyle Nomade |
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| « 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. |
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French
Sat. 2 :00 pm to 9 :00 pm
2361 Ontario E.
514-524-3113
Metro Frontenac |
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Direction Culture, sports, loisirs et développement social de l'Arrondissement
In collaboration with Voies culturelles des faubourgs |
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| Display of 11 poster reproductions by the well-known artist Vittorio, five heritage buildings and activities organized by cultural organizations during the Journées de la culture. |
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French
Sat. 9 :00 am to 6 :00 pm
Ontario Street, between Berri and Frontenac
514-526-2787
Metro Frontenac
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| Le Bon Dieu dans la rue |
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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. |
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English, French
Sat. 12 :00 pm to 5 :00 pm
Centre de jour Chez Pops, 1662 Ontario E.
514-526-7677 ext. 445
Metro Frontenac, bus 125 W. |
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| Rayside Architecte |
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Guided tours of the green eco-building designed by architect Ron Rayside and discussions with his colleagues on the profession and practice of architecture. On the program : geothermal science; green roofs, water management, energy optimization, recycling of materials, etc.
As well, art exhibitions in the presence of several artists : Marthe de Billy Roberge (acrylic, gouache and collage), Josée Duclos (watercolour) live painting starting at 1 :00 pm, Jean Fiorito (photography), Dany François (sculpture), Claudette Hudon (painting), Manon Miserany (acrylic, drawing and painting), Arlette Moreau (enamel on copper), Gilles Roberge (multimedia photomontage) and Patrick Robichaud (stained glass).
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Restaurant Carte Blanche
In collaboration with Voies culturelles des faubourgs |
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Exhibition of paintings by Patrycia Walton inspired by a trip to Venice and question-and-answers with the artist. |
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Restaurant la Guadeloupe mexicaine
In collaboration with Voies culturelles des faubourgs |
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Exhibition of works by Yanina Rock and Karine Savard and question-and-answers with the artists. For adults. |
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French
Sat. 11 :00 am to 5 :00 pm
2345 Ontario E.
514-526-2737
Metro Frontenac
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| Société pour la promotion des arts gigantesques (SPAG) |
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Intercultural Encounters
“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. |
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French
Sat. 11 :00 am to 5 :00 pm
2915 Ontario E.
514-523-3265
Metro Frontenac |
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Société pour la promotion des arts gigantesques (SPAG)
In collaboration with the Borough |
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| 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. |
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French
Sat. 9 :30 am to 6 :00 pm
In front of 2915 Ontario E.
514-523-3265
Metro Frontenac |
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| Spectre de rue |
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« La rue est vers l'Art » : presentation of works by street artists (visual arts, circus arts, music, literature and documentary production). |
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ALSO NEARBY
| Au coup de pouce Centre-Sud |
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Workshops in vocal exploration, singing exercises and group improvisations, led by Marcel Miro. At 1 :00 and 2 :00 pm. |
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French
Sat. 1 :00 pm to 3 :00 pm
2338 Ontario E.
514-521-2439
Metro Frontenac |
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Cabaret Lion d'Or
In collaboration with Voix Culturelles des Faubourgs |
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Intercultural Encounters
« Les dessous d'un spectacle » : a chance to meet the musicians and technicians of the 10 th anniversary show of Les Gitans de Sarajevo, with Soleil Tzigane and Manouche. |
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French
Sat. 12 :00 pm to 4 :00 pm
1676 Ontario E.
514-598-0709
Metro Frontenac, bus 125 W.
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Centre Alexandre-deSève
In collaboration with Pos-Art Actuel and the Service des loisirs Sacré-Cœur |
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Intercultural Encounters
« La hora del hablador—L'heure du parleur » : stories and tales from various regions of Quebec and around the world, with storyteller Anabelle Segovia, accompanied by a musician. |
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English, French, Spanish
2040 Alexandre-de-Sève
Sat. 3 :00 pm to 5 :00 pm
514-872-2928
Metro Frontenac
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| Conservatoire d'art dramatique de Montréal |
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Street theatre with vignettes presented by graduating students at the drama conservatory. At noon, at the Maison de la culture Frontenac; at 1 :00 pm, at the SPAG; at 2 :00 pm, at the Frontenac market and at 3 :00 pm, at the Écomusée du fier monde. Cancelled in the event of rain. |
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French
Sat. 12 :00 pm to 4 :00 pm
514-864-2762 ext. 236
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| Fleur de Bougainville |
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Garden music : performances and an opportunity to meet the musicians. Cancelled in the event of rain. |
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Les Elles de la Culture
In collaboration with Les éditions du remue-ménage, Productions littorale, UQÀM and VLB Éditeur |
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Festiv’Elles/Festival international des femmes de Montréal (FIFM) : Saturday and Sunday at 3 :00 pm, readings of women's haiku, moderated by Michel Pleau; for all. Saturday at 10 :00 am, a chance to meet Ariane Bertouille, author of Ulysse et Alice; for ages 6 to 13. At 1 :00 pm, « Hommage à nos pionnières » : seminar on maternity; for all. Information : www.lesellesdelaculture.com. |
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French
Sat. 10 :00 am to 4 :30 pm
Bibliothèque Frontenac, 2550 Ontario E.
514-740-8629
Metro Frontenac
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| Maison de la culture Frontenac |
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2550 Ontario E.
Metro Frontenac
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The Magic Blanket Productions
In collaboration with Culture pour tous and the Maison de la culture Frontenac
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Intercultural Encounters
« Fuite… » : creative laboratory on a theatre performance inspired by the poem « El fugitivo » by Pablo Neruda, presented in the form of an interactive circuit in the backstage area of the Maison de la culture. At 1 :00 pm. |
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French, Spanish
Sat. 1 :00 pm to 4 :00 pm
514-872-7882
Metro Frontenac
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Crearte, Montréal's Spanish Theatre
In collaboration with the Centre de création scénique
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Intercultural Encounters
Demonstrations of the process of stage directing the play Nuestra señora de las nubes, by Aristide Vargas, which looks at the nostalgia felt by people who leave their homelands. Question-and-answers with stage director Lillian G. Rivera Valerdi, of Mexican origin, and the actors. |
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Spanish
Sat. 4 :00 pm to 5 :30 pm
514-872-7882
Metro Frontenac
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Marché Frontenac
In collaboration with the Bain Mathieu, Carrefour pour musiciens immigrants and Table de concertation intervention pour une garantie alimentaire (CIGAL) |
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Intercultural Encounters
World music with artists of various backgrounds and opportunities to meet the artists. On the site of the market. Cancelled in the event of rain. |
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French
Sat. 11 :00 am to 5 :00 pm
Corner of Iberville and Ontario
514-528-9246
Metro Frontenac
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| Styl'Afrique Coop |
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Music performance and discussion on African culture, with members of the coop, to accompany a display of handcrafted clothing, jewellery and other items. |
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French
Sat. 11 :00 am to 5 :00 pm
2727 Ontario E.
514-509-7528
Metro Frontenac
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THEME STOP 4 : MICHEL TREMBLAY'S PLATEAU
National Theatre School of Canada
5030 St-Denis St.
Metro Laurier, exit Laurier |
The curtain goes up on Michel Tremblay. Theatre, flamenco, neighbourhood tours… myriad ways to revisit the classic works by the well-known playwright. An opportunity to rediscover the fabulous world captured in the novels and plays of Quebec’s most famous playwright, Michel Tremblay, who will be present throughout the day. Preview of his latest novel, La traversée du continent, with the reading of an excerpt. Performances in around twelve languages of an excerpt from Les Belles-Soeurs; songs based on his musical comedies; improvisations based on his watercolour paintings; and the writing of short plays inspired by his work. As well, activities presented by students and recent graduates of the NTS that offer an idea of what it’s like to attend a theatre school. On the program: presentation of the play L’Échange by Paul Claudel, directed by Denis Bernard, or an open rehearsal of L’Orestie by Eschyle, directed by Alice Ronfard. Information: www.ent-nts.qc.ca.
NationalTheatreSchool of Canada
In collaboration with Culture pour tous |
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Intercultural Encounters
Excerpts from a flamenco show inspired by Michel Tremblay’s Les Belles-Soeurs, with dancers from the Ballet Flamenco Arte de Espana, directed by Lina Moros. |
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English, French
Sat. 11 :00 am to 5 :00 pm
514-842-7954
Metro Laurier, exit Laurier
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Kaléidoscope Guided Tours |
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« Découverte du Plateau de Michel Tremblay » : guided walking tour retracing the locations and characters of Michel Tremblay's novel La grosse femme d'à côté est enceinte. At 2 :00 pm; cancelled in the event of rain. For adults. Reservations required. |
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French
Sat. 2 :00 pm to 4 :00 pm
Departure : National Theatre School of Canada 5030 St-Denis
514-990-1872
Metro Laurier, exit Laurier
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Jeunesses musicales of Canada
In collaboration with the Goodwin Agency and Ciné qua non |
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Guided exhibition tours of around 30 watercolours painted by well-known playwright Michel Tremblay. The artist will be present on Sunday only. Sunday As well, discussion with a representative of Jeunesses Musicales du Canada following the screening of a film, in French with English subtitles, describing the organization's mission, presenting the Montreal International Musical Competition, and showing excerpts of concerts, rehearsals and short interviews with the artists. |
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French
Sat. 11 :00 am to 5 :00 pm
305 du Mont-Royal E.
514-845-4108
Metro Mont-Royal
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ALSO NEARBY
Graff Studios |
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Hands-on silkscreen workshop and photography exhibition entitled « Le corps et l'ombre, » with artist Christiane Desjardins. Places are limited. Reservations required. |
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French
Sat. 1 :00 pm to 2 :30 pm and 3 :00 pm to 4 :30 pm
963 Rachel E.
514-526-2616
Metro Mont-Royal
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Rubans, Boutons...
In collaboration with les Boutons Noirs |
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Guided exhibition tour of antique buttons and screening of the short film Le fibulanomiste. Short talk on the history of the button in Canada by Richard Letendre, followed by a discussion. As well, readings of various texts on the theme by actor Lori Hazine Poisson. Information : www.rubansboutons.com. |
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French
Sat. 12 :00 pm to 5 :00 pm
4818 St-Denis
514-847-3535
Metro Laurier, exit St-Joseph
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Théâtre du Rideau Vert
In collaboration with the Festival du Jamais Lu |
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Play opposite an actor during a play reading. |
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French
Sat. 10 :00 am to 2 :00 pm
4664 St-Denis
514-844-1793
Metro Laurier, exit St-Joseph
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THEME STOP 5 : DANCE
Centre Jean-Marie Gauvreau
911 Jean-Talon St. E.
Metro Jean-Talon |
Contemporary, folk, exotic dance… let yourself move to rhythms from around the world.
Amarrages sans frontières
In collaboration with the Maison de la culture Villeray/St-Michel /Parc Extension |
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« Visages multiethniques de Villeray » : guided tour to learn more about the new ethnocultural fabric of the neighbourhood and its living heritage. On Saturday at 10 :00 am, rain or shine. Ages 10 and up. Reservations required. |
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French
Sat. 10 :00 am to 1 :00 pm
Departure : 911 Jean-Talon E
514-272-7049
Metro Jean-Talon
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Conseil de développement culturel de Villeray / St-Michel / Parc-Extension
In collaboration with the Maison de la culture Villeray/St-Michel/Parc-Extension |
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Intercultural Encounters
« Trio de danse » : opportunity to meet dancers from three companies—Afrique en mouvement, Danse cadence and the Société pour la promotion de la danse traditionnelle québécoise—and learn more about their music and dance practices. Information : http://cdcvsp.site.voila.fr. |
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French
Sat. 11 :00 am to 5 :00 pm
Salle de l'Intro, 911 Jean-Talon E.
514-273-0880
Metro Jean-Talon
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Créations Etc...
In collaboration with the Maison de la culture and the Conseil de développement culturel Villeray/St-Michel/Parc-Extension |
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« Les Traqueurs » : public demonstrations of a contemporary dance show created by Marie-Julie Asselin of the Compagnie de la Tourmente with performers Isabelle Chevrier, Marilyne St-Sauveur and Andrew Turner. Music composed by Nicolas Dubé performed by Guillaume Houde. Ages 13 and up. |
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French
Sat. 2 :00 pm to 5 :00 pm
Salle l'Intro
514-278-3941
Metro Jean-Talon
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ALSO NEARBY
| Sylvain Pyrograveur-Portraitiste |
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Wood-burning demonstrations on small objects such as boxes and frames and explanations of techniques and safety codes. Also, exhibition of works by the artist. |
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French
Sat. 7 :30 am to 6 :00 pm
Première Moisson Jean-Talon, 7075 Casgrain
514-383-9072
Metro Jean-Talon
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Land InSights |
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Intercultural Encounters
Introductory workshop on the Abenaki language, including a historical overview of the nation and the language as well as notions of structure, basic vocabulary, and short sentences and expressions used in daily conversation. With geographer and researcher Philippe Charland. Reservations required. |
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French
Sat. 1 :00 pm to 4 :00 pm
6865 Christophe-Colomb, suite 102
514-278-4040
Metro Jean-Talon, bus 95 E.
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City of Montréal, Le Prévost Library |
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« La reliure à votre portée! » : bookmaking workshop with bookbinder Catherine Gaumerd. Registration required. Ages 13 and up. |
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French
Sat. 10 :30 am to 12 :00 pm
7355 Christophe-Colomb
514-872-1523
Metro Jean-Talon, bus 93 E.
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THEME STOP 6 : CIRCUS AND ENVIRONMENT
TOHU, la Cité des arts du cirque
2345 Jarry St. E. |
Celebrate the magic of the circus! Juggling and fun with members of TOHU and the École nationale de cirque.
| In collaboration with En Piste |
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All-circus day! Circus workshops and face-painting as well as guided tours of the green building, at TOHU. School in action and student performances, at the National Circus School. Outdoor fair hosted by the Cirque du Soleil featuring a fanfare, street entertainers and circus artists. Information : u www.tohu.ca. |
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English, French
Sat. 12 :00 pm to 5 :00 pm
514-376-TOHU
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