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.

« 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.

 « 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.

Intercultural Encounters
Rhythm and percussion workshops on African drums. For all; places are limited.

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.

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.

« Ma première Place des Arts » : Meet an early-career artist during an open rehearsal. For all. Places are limited.

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

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.

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

With the artists, collective creation of a mural in collage and gouache.

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) and Every Kid Choir (children's choir). Information : www.stjamescentre.ca.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open rehearsal of the current production followed by a chance to meet the choreographer. Ages 13 and up.

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.

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.

Guided tour of an exhibition of photography by Emmanuelle Léonard. At 1 :00 and 3 :00 pm.

« 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.

DORS, a choreography by Jacques Poulin-Denis followed by a talk. Information: www.studio303.ca.

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

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.

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.

Intercultural Encounters
Café gathering to discuss what significant object the museum might preserve in order to represent each cultural group. Artists, museum visitors and community workers will present various objects that are distinctive, represent identity, or have symbolic value. With Marie-Célie Agnant, writer of Haitian origin; Lyonel Laurenceau, painter of Haitian origin; Khosro Berahmandi, visual artist of Iranian origin and Micheline Labelle, director of the Concordia-UQÀM Research Chair in Ethnic Studies. As well, unveiling of the collective work on the same theme created over the month of September by visitors to the museum. For adults.

At 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 pm on the 8th floor, guided tours of the 6 state-of-the-art laboratories of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology (CIRMMT) to observe the innovative research underway. Ages 13 and up. Information: www.cirmmt.mcgill.ca/journeesculture.

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. Ages 14 and up. Reservations required.

Discover the fabulous and little-known world of archives. Guided tours of the Centre d'archives including a presentation on archival documents, a workshop on protecting photographic archives and a talk on the theme « Were your ancestors slaves? » Participants have the opportunity to undertake research. In French; English tours by reservation.

« 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..

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.

« La Place d'Youville sous les fenêtres des Soeurs Grises » : guided tour of the public square and the former general hospital. At 10 :00 am and 2 :00 pm. Reservations required.

 “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.

Question-and-answer period with comic book artist Jacques Goldstyn, creator of BEPPO the frog. Ages 7 and up. Reservations required.

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.

Circuit on Ontario St. with activities, exhibitions, guided tours and meetings with artists at various venues. See also under Visions sur l'Art (Québec).

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.

Exhibition of paintings by Xavier Therrien and photographs by Michel Brochu; question-and-answers with the artists. As well, demonstrations on wine-making.

Guided exhibition tour of acrylic paintings by Paule Pagé.

« 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.

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.

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.

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).

Exhibition of works by Yanina Rock and Karine Savard and question-and-answers with the artists. For adults.

« La rue est vers l'Art » : presentation of works by street artists (visual arts, circus arts, music, literature and documentary production).

Workshops in vocal exploration, singing exercises and group improvisations, led by Marcel Miro. At 1 :00 and 2 :00 pm.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Garden music : performances and an opportunity to meet the musicians. Cancelled in the event of rain.

Screening of short films in the presence of film professionals, followed by a discussion. Ages 13 and up.

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.

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.

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.

Music performance and discussion on African culture, with members of the coop, to accompany a display of handcrafted clothing, jewellery and other items.

« 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.

« On danse! Cöté cour, côté jardin » : dance self-expression and movement workshops. For children aged 2 and 3 and their parents. At 11 :00 am, 1 :30 pm and 2 :30 pm. Also, « Rythmes du monde » : introductory music workshops on a djembe, with Stève Viès. For children aged 4 to 6 and their parents. Passes available for both workshops starting September 8 at 1 :00 pm.

Heritage tour of the neighbourhood's main buildings. At 11 :00 am and 2 :00 pm. Cancelled in the event of rain.

Guided walking tour to learn more about the architectural heritage of the old town of Maisonneuve at 1 :30 pm. Cancelled in the event of rain.

From 10 :00 am to 5 :00 pm, in the street, « Les arts au service de l'environnement » : presentation of artworks created live by visual artists with recycled materials

At 2 :30 pm in Parc Morgan, performances by the country group Madame Moustache with actor and singer Geneviève Néron. Plus many other activities! Cancelled in the event of rain. Information : www.ste-cath.com.