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The Monsoon Festival

DateWednesday, June 24, 2026
Time11 am – 7 pm
WhereDickie-Moore Park
PriceFree
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A celebration of the cultures, histories and communities that make up today's Montreal on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. Join us on a journey inspired by the joyfully decorated and music-filled transits of the Global South. Performances by grassroots artists, craft tables and food, sustainable fashion show and tie-dye workshop, closing parade and evening festivities after 7 p.m. The full program will be published on our website. Still looking for food vendors and volunteers.

Performance: Relational Tensions [Night One]

DateFriday, June 26, 2026
Time6 pm – 8:05 pm
WhereLa Centrale Galerie Powerhouse
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In a world increasingly marked by individualism and isolation, 'Relational Tensions' questions our ways of being together, of forming communities, of coexisting. The four performances of this festival explore our contemporary ways of interacting and relating, as well as the complexities that emerge from them. Elyse St-Amour calls for intergenerational solidarity, addressing the complexities of aging for feminized people in a society that champions youth. Tricia Enns invites you to explore how technology both fractures and fosters togetherness, walking the thin (and often moving) line between technological mediation that helps and harms us. Camille-Zoé Valcourt-Synnott provides artists with a space to talk shop–taken for granted in many professions–and a reminder of the radical potential of gathering together. Belén Pedrocca and Amanda Préval weave us through the often invisible work of forming friendships, mutual care routines, and the complexities of social relationships. Here, performance is a tool for encounters. An embodied space where bodies, ideas, experiences, struggles, and different forms of presence engage in dialogue. Relational Tensions will continue on Saturday, June 27th with a finissage at 7:30pm.

mRb SUMMER 2026 LAUNCH

DateThursday, July 2, 2026
Time6 pm – 8:05 pm
WhereTeesri Duniya Theatre (Cité-des-Hospitalières 251 Avenue des Pins Ouest, #148)
PriceFree
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New issue, probably fulla fucken book reviews and whatnot.

Filibus - Théâtre La Roulotte

DateThursday, July 2, 2026
Time7 pm – 7:45 pm
Where3819 Avenue Calixa-Lavallée, Montréal, QC H2L 3A7
PriceFree
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Découvrez la pièce Filibus, le mystérieux pirate du ciel, présentée par le Théâtre La Roulotte. Les représentations gratuites se déroulent en plein air dans les parcs des différents quartiers de Montréal. Du 25 juin au 14 août 2026, pour les enfants de 6 à 11 ans et leur famille. Imaginez un croisement entre Arsène Lupin, Sherlock Holmes, Zorro et Robin des Bois… porté par une fable vibrante de mystère et d'action. Depuis quelque temps, une série de vols d'objets précieux frappe les plus fortunés de la ville. Le jeune Hercule et son oncle détective mènent l'enquête, qui les dirige jusqu'à Filibus, pirate du ciel aussi audacieux qu'insaisissable. Apportez vos chaises ou couvertures. Visitez notre page Facebook avant de vous déplacer en cas d'annulation hors de notre volonté ou de mauvaises conditions météo. Texte : Sarah Berthiaume et Philippe Robert, d'après le film de Mario Roncoroni. Mise en scène : Marie-Ève Groulx. Distribution : Lora B. Choquette, Mathis Ducas, Aimée Lambert-Béland, Marie Roussy, Vladmir Victor. Durée : 45 minutes.

Fireworks Competition: We celebrate our 40th anniversary

DateThursday, July 2, 2026
Time10 pm – 11 pm
WhereLa Ronde, Montreal, QC
PriceFree
Linkhttps://en.sixflags.com/laronde/ouverture-themes#Ouverture
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int'l fireworks competition outdoors Other
Thursday, July 2
From 10 p.m.
On the Loto-Québec stage: Sofia Duhaime
Starting at 8 p.m.

Where to watch: buy a ticket to La Ronde to see the show from reserved seating, or watch for free from the Jacques-Cartier Bridge (closed to traffic during the show), below the bridge, or at Parc du Pied-du-Courant across the water. Bring a portable radio tuned to 105.7 FM to hear the official synchronized soundtrack. Shows last about 30 minutes; arrive early to claim a good spot.

THE OPEN BOOK MIC (Literary Event)

DateFriday, July 3, 2026
Time7 pm – 9 pm
WhereCafé Eevee (1251 Rue St-Zotique E)
PriceFree
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Not a lit specific open mic (music and comedy are also permitted). Repeats every Friday.

SHOW UP FOR METONYMY (Literary Event)

DateFriday, July 3, 2026
Time7 pm – 10 pm
Where262 Avenue Fairmount Ouest, Montréal, QC H2V 2G3
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A quartet of readings, followed by "karaoke vibes," which I presume just means "karaoke." The long running small gay publisher could use some quick cash.

PHOENIX ASCENSION PARTY (Literary event)

DateSaturday, July 4, 2026
Time6 pm – 9 pm
WhereLibrairie Phoenix (5928 rue Sherbrooke O)
PriceFree
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There's snacks. CAW!

BOOKMATCH (Literary Event)

DateMonday, July 13, 2026
Time7 pm – 9:05 pm
WhereLibrairie St-Henri Bookstore (4622 rue Notre-Dame Ouest)
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Get half-cut at LSH—your $45 gets you a glass of prosecco, two glasses of wine, a $5 LSH giftcard and some time with a staffer, who will try to "set you up" with a book you'll like. Personally I like to imagine you get all three glasses at once and everyone is walking around the store with their hands full. SOLD OUT!