5 Fun things to do this weekend in Montréal! (April 11-13)
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This weekend is the perfect example of why Montréal is known as Canada’s “Cultural Capital.” The city is offering several outstanding cultural options, including contemporary art, dance, theatre, circus, and more. Enjoy!
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!
1. Nab new art.
Plural Contemporary Art Fair the largest gathering of contemporary art galleries in Quebec. The general public, visual art enthusiasts, and industry professionals rub shoulders at this unique annual gathering. It's an opportunity to discover new projects by galleries and artists from across the country, as well as to get your hands on some exceptional pieces.
2. Clown around.
Featuring some of the most incredible and innovative artists in the world of clowning, the annual Montréal Clown Festival is the ultimate gathering for clowns, circus artists, and the physical theatre community to celebrate together. Prepare to be entertained by the talent, heart, and laughter.
3. Watch incredible dance.
Two stellar dance productions are happening this weekend at Place des Arts! With Shen Yun, you can journey through China’s five millennia of inspired culture, complete with dazzling animated backdrops and patented effects. Alternatively, Vendetta is an epic ballet about clashes between mafia families, blending the ambiance of film noir, the energy of Music Hall, and the grandeur of Broadway.
4. Join the circus.
Montréal invented the modern circus. This weekend you can see local circus performers with Paperplane, a show that explores the circle of life. Blending theatre, circus, dance, music and light, the team forms a family of eight multidisciplinary artists who share the journey of a lifetime.
5. See off-Broadway-style theatre.
Keffiyeh/Made In China is a collection of 10 Palestinian short plays bound together in an unfolding story, enacted by five actors playing multiple characters, exploring how even the most intimate relationships and everyday occurrences subvert ordinary life under colonization and occupation.
BONUS
6. Get cultured.
The 17th edition of Printemps du MAC is happening on April 11 at the Nesra, with the theme “Alter Ego”. This yearly event is all about supporting the museum's mission and getting younger folks excited about contemporary art. All profits from the night will go to the Fondation du MAC, which has already raised over 3 million dollars and brought in more than 14,000 people.
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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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