5 Fun things to do this weekend in Montréal! (March 28-30)
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As the winter chill departs, Montréal begins to pulse with spring energy. This weekend, participate in the pulse: go dancing, sample sweets, play games, and more. Can you fit it all in?
To enjoy the best the city has to offer during your stay, please don't think of yourself as a tourist, but as one of us. Whether you're here for a few days, a few weeks or a few years, we're counting on you to enjoy Montréal in a spirit of respect, responsibility and celebration! Here's an article on our “Live like a local in Montréal” detailing how you can enjoy your stay.
1. Experience a sugar shack.
The “sugaring off season” is happening now. This sweet tradition — which has been around for generations — often involves heading out of the city to where maple water is harvested, learning about the process of making syrup, and sampling some classic foods. Alternatively, visit one of the local markets to taste maple delights. Bon appétit!
2. Celebrate bad girls.
The Montréal Museum of Fine Arts unveils a new exhibition this weekend showcasing northern European depictions of "sinful" women. Entitled Bad Girls Only, the exhibit tells the story of how women became associated with sin, the role art played, and how that history shows up in our lives today.
3. Listen and relax.
The Habitat Sonore program at PHI presents ambient soundscapes crafted to provide a genuine escape from daily chaos through a soothing retreat. The featured artists and their respective projects offer tranquility, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in rich and enveloping sonic landscapes. Best to reserve in advance.
4. Bop, sway, groove, sashay.
No matter what your taste in dance music, Montréal’s got you covered when it comes to shaking it off, breaking it down, or getting your groove on. Dance in style to electronic music, pop, hip hop, soul, top 40 and more any night of the week at the city’s best dance clubs, bars and festivals. Here’s where to go dancing in Montréal!
5. Play some games.
Picture a video game projected on the floor. And you’re the remote. No screens. No VR headset. At the Casino de Montréal, ARcade is where you and your buddies can go on an exciting, immersive journey that’s part video game, part sport, part fun night out. Best to reserve in advance.
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Daniel Baylis
Daniel Baylis is a writer, poet, and musician. Several years ago he moved to Montréal to chase silly bohemian dreams. And he’s still at it.
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