Montreal Cultural Calendar

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Event by: Plant Based Treaty Montreal / Le Traité Végétalien


3480 Rue McTavish, Montréal, QC H3A 0E7, Canada

Plant Based Treaty Montreal and SCALE invite you to our Wine and Cheese Evening on Thursday February 19th!
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: University Centre (Madeleine Parent Room 202) on McGill Campus
Tickets: $13.50
Please RSVP and purchase your ticket here: https://www.zeffy.com/.../ticke.../wine-and-cheese-tasting-4
Join us for a evening of Plant Based Wine & Cheese at McGill! Sip on a curated selection of wines, snack on delicious plant-based cheeses, and wander between game stations!
Thank you to our generous sponsors: CAJU, Nafsika Garden, Fauxmagerie Zengarry, and Nuts for Cheese.
Gluten free cheese and crackers will be available!

Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/749839687711155/
Event by: Rocket Science Room


#204-170 Jean Talon O., Atlas Building, Little Italy, Montreal, QC, Canada, Quebec H2R 2X4
Duration: 3 hr

BOOK LAUNCH
“Unsettled”
by Erin Manning
(Minor Compositions, 2026)


Please join us for an evening with philosopher, artist, and cultural theorist Erin Manning as she introduces her new book "Unsettled."
Followed by a conversation with Brian Massumi that explores the book’s themes and the broader questions of movement, relation, and contemporary thought that runs through their work.
Hosted by writer and editor, Michael Nardone.


Doors: 6:00pm
Conversation: 7:00pm
FREE ENTRY
CASH BAR




UNSETTLED
Erin Manning
Explores what it means to be claimed, not just by blood, but by history, land, and the fragile web of human connection.
To belong is never a simple matter. For Erin Manning, ancestry has always been more of an entanglement than a strict lineage: a collection of stories, fabulations, and echoes of the past. Unsettled is a deeply personal and philosophical exploration of ancestry, identity, and belonging, particularly within the context of Québec’s settler-colonial history and its complex relationship with Indigeneity.
Here Manning describes her relationship with a close friend, R., who has lived a life shaped by poverty, subsistence farming, and a profound connection with the land. When R.’s mother bequeaths him their family land, he is left to navigate the tensions of inheritance, loss, and belonging. In an attempt to connect to R.’s Indigenous background, Manning offers to trace his genealogy. Soon, questions of what it means to “bestow” Indigeneity from an ancestral perspective begin to loom. Manning explores and critiques the practice of usurping Indigeneity in Québec, where claims of Métis ancestry are often leveraged for social or political gain, ultimately reinforcing whiteness and colonial structures rather than dismantling them. Through the lens of personal relationships, historical analysis, and philosophical inquiry, Unsettled challenges conventional notions of ancestry, property, and identity, while advocating for relational belonging over bloodline essentialism.
“We humans need guiding narratives to name the world we want to become. Making a different world requires different stories. Erin Manning’s Unsettled steps beyond insatiable settler mythologies of self-making, beyond shame for their collective entitlement, and into the literal in-the-dirt work of uprooting white possessiveness.”
– Kim TallBear, Professor of Indigenous Peoples, Technoscience, and Society at the University of Alberta
“Unsettled is a courageous and consequential work that will productively incite some readers and inspire others. It leans into openings, agonies and engagements with identity fabulation, affording textual time and space to marginalized rural white people and the pretendian phenomenon alike. Manning has written an incisive, layered and extraordinary work demanded by some of the most complex ethical dilemmas, circulating in the back waters and elite spaces, that can be found in the sociality of our times. Some will find the pages useful to rip out and position under kindling as fire-starter. It will likely start other kinds of fires as well…”
– Peter Kulchyski, Professor of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba




Copies of “Unsettled” in both English and French will be available for purchase at the event.


ERIN MANNING studies in the interstices of philosophy, aesthetics and politics, concerned, always, about alter-pedagogical and alter-economic practices. Recent monographs include The Minor Gesture (2016) and For a Pragmatics of the Useless (2020). 3e is the direction her current artistic research takes – an exploration of the transversality of the three ecologies, the social, the environmental and the conceptual. An iteration of 3e is a land-based project north of Montreal where living and learning is experimented. Legacies of SenseLab infuse the project, particularly the question of how collectivity is crafted in a more-than human encounter with worlds in the making.


BRIAN MASSUMI is the author of numerous works across philosophy, political theory, and art theory. His publications include The Personality of Power: A Theory of Fascism for Anti-Fascist Life (2025), 99 Theses for the Revaluation of Value: A Postcapitalist Manifesto (2018), and Couplets: Travels in Speculative Pragmatism (2021). With Erin Manning and 3Ecologies Project, he participates in the collective exploration of new ways of bringing philosophical and artistic practices into collaborative interaction.


MICHAEL NARDONE is a writer and editor based in Montréal. His recent books include Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Border Tuner | Sintonizador Fronterizo (Inventory Press, 2026), Convivialities: Dialogues on Poetics (Talonbooks, 2025), and Aural Poetics (OEI Editör, 2023). With Nathan Brown, he edits the Documents on Expanded Poetics book series published by Invisible Books. His essays, dialogues, and editorial projects are collected at http://soundobject.net.




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ACCESSIBILITY:
Rocket Science Room is on the second floor. There is a single flight of stairs off the main entrance with no wheelchair access, however there is a functioning elevator on the main floor. If you require assistance of any kind, please let us know! We'd be happy to accommodate any of your needs to the best of our ability.
Rocket Science Room est au deuxième étage. Il y a un seul escalier à l'entrée principale sans accès en fauteuil roulant, mais il y a un ascenseur qui fonctionne au rez-de-chaussée. Si vous avez besoin d'une assistance quelconque, faites-le nous savoir! Nous serons heureux de répondre à tous vos besoins au mieux de nos capacités. See less
#204-170 Jean Talon O., Atlas Building, Little Italy, Montreal, QC, Canada, Quebec H2R 2X4
170 Rue Jean-Talon O, Montréal, QC H2R 2X4, Canada

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Event by: Akousma
Venue: Conservatoire de musique de Montréal


Conservatoire de musique de Montréal

SOUNDWICH XXII propose une soirée d’écoute immersive où le son devient matière vivante.
Tout comme les taupes (10’32’’) de Victor Drouin-Trempe est une exploration des micro-événements sonores issue d’une recherche en synthèse, combinant micro-sons et textures diffuses à l’aide de synthétiseurs développés sur mesure. La pièce privilégie des formes instables, les états et les transitions de densité plutôt que la narration ou le geste spectaculaire.
Kunmeti (26’00’’) est une performance semi-improvisée présentée pour la première fois sous le nom de Jean-Patrice Rémillard (alias Pheek). Axée sur une écoute immersive et méditative, la pièce déploie des textures délicates et organiques qui évoquent le mouvement naturel de la forêt, proposant un temps d’écoute essentiel et réconfortant face à la saturation de musique jetable.
Mimi Allard – Mémoire fantôme I [A/V] (9’30’’) est une performance poétique explorant le continuum entre mémoire et spéculation. À travers voix de synthèse, images générées et systèmes instrumentaux hybrides, la pièce met en scène le bureau d’ordinateur comme espace vivant de recherche, d’exécution et de diffusion, où s’entrelacent archives, projections futures et hallucinations de données.
Direction artistique de Julie Delisle et Hugo Menchi, élèves au programme de composition électroacoustique du Conservatoire de musique de Montréal
Billets disponibles : https://akousma.ca/
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SOUNDWICH XXII presents an immersive listening evening where sound becomes a living material.
Tout comme les taupes (10’32’’) by Victor Drouin-Trempe is an exploration of sonic micro-events rooted in research on sound synthesis, combining micro-sounds and diffuse textures through custom-developed synthesizers. The piece favors unstable forms, states, and transitions of density over narration or spectacular gesture.
Kunmeti (26’00’’) is a semi-improvised performance presented for the first time under the name Jean-Patrice Rémillard (aka Pheek). Focused on immersive and meditative listening, the work unfolds delicate, organic textures that evoke the natural movement of the forest, offering an essential and comforting listening time in response to the saturation of disposable music.
Mimi Allard – Mémoire fantôme I [A/V] (9’30’’) is a poetic performance exploring the continuum between memory and speculation. Through synthetic voices, generated images, and hybrid instrumental systems, the piece stages the computer desktop as a living space for research, execution, and real-time diffusion, where archives, future projections, and data hallucinations intertwine.
Artistic direction by Julie Delisle and Hugo Menchi, students in the electroacoustic composition program at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal. See less

Event: fb://event/3071239333053557

C'est à Sainte-Thérèse qu'on se retrouve pour la première fois de l'année et ce, le Samedi 21 Février de 11-17h!

Mettez la date à vos calendriers 😱🗓️

De nouveaux artisans! ✅

Vos artisans favoris! ✅

Une panoplie de produits exclusifs! ✅

Des items 100% locaux! ✅

Un marché alternatif à saveur witchy & spooky! ✨🖤


Centre culturel et communautaire, 120 BD du Séminaire, Sainte-Thérèse.

Illustration fait par @thewitchsnest X @f.is.the.key

OBORO vous invite à un panel de discussion réunissant les artistes des expositions de l'hiver 2026, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙬 et 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙩. Laura Acosta, Santiago Tavera et Nora Rosenthal échangeront autour de leurs processus de création, des thèmes qui traversent leurs œuvres — rupture, mémoire, transformation — et des approches immersives et vidéographiques qu’ielles explorent.

Cette conversation, animée dans une atmosphère conviviale, offrira au public un regard privilégié sur les coulisses de leurs projets présentés à OBORO cet hiver. Une occasion unique de rencontrer les artistes, poser des questions et approfondir la compréhension de leurs pratiques.

Entrée libre, bienvenue à toustes. Le panel aura lieu en anglais, mais les questions en français sont les bienvenues et pourront être traduites.

Plus d'informations sur les projets :
https://www.oboro.net/exhibition/the-embrace-of-the-saw/
oboro.net/en/exhibition/household-portrait/
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OBORO invites you to an artist panel featuring the creators of the Winter 2026 exhibitions 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙬 and 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙩. Laura Acosta, Santiago Tavera, and Nora Rosenthal will discuss their creative processes, the themes that shape their work—rupture, memory, transformation—and the immersive and video-based approaches they explore.

Held in a welcoming atmosphere, this conversation offers the public a unique opportunity to gain insight into the development of their projects presented at OBORO this winter. It is an occasion to meet the artists, ask questions, and deepen your understanding of their practices.

Free admission, everyone welcome. The panel will be held in English, but questions in French are welcome and can be translated.

More information about the projects:
https://www.oboro.net/en/exhibition/the-embrace-of-the-saw/
https://www.oboro.net/en/exhibition/household-portrait/

Event: fb://event/26759030533687546

OBORO vous invite à un panel de discussion réunissant les artistes des expositions de l'hiver 2026, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙬 et 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙩. Laura Acosta, Santiago Tavera et Nora Rosenthal échangeront autour de leurs processus de création, des thèmes qui traversent leurs œuvres — rupture, mémoire, transformation — et des approches immersives et vidéographiques qu’ielles explorent.

Cette conversation, animée dans une atmosphère conviviale, offrira au public un regard privilégié sur les coulisses de leurs projets présentés à OBORO cet hiver. Une occasion unique de rencontrer les artistes, poser des questions et approfondir la compréhension de leurs pratiques.

Entrée libre, bienvenue à toustes. Le panel aura lieu en anglais, mais les questions en français sont les bienvenues et pourront être traduites.

Plus d'informations sur les projets :
https://www.oboro.net/exhibition/the-embrace-of-the-saw/
oboro.net/en/exhibition/household-portrait/
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OBORO invites you to an artist panel featuring the creators of the Winter 2026 exhibitions 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙬 and 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙩. Laura Acosta, Santiago Tavera, and Nora Rosenthal will discuss their creative processes, the themes that shape their work—rupture, memory, transformation—and the immersive and video-based approaches they explore.

Held in a welcoming atmosphere, this conversation offers the public a unique opportunity to gain insight into the development of their projects presented at OBORO this winter. It is an occasion to meet the artists, ask questions, and deepen your understanding of their practices.

Free admission, everyone welcome. The panel will be held in English, but questions in French are welcome and can be translated.

More information about the projects:
https://www.oboro.net/en/exhibition/the-embrace-of-the-saw/
https://www.oboro.net/en/exhibition/household-portrait/

She excels at vibrant and inclusive mixes, blending house, disco, pop, and world rhythms to ignite the dance floor. A prominent figure on Montreal's queer scene, she brings a festive winter vibe. Throughout the winter season, the Parc invites you to indulge in an immersive experience with its Slide and groove musical events. Once the sun sets, colourful light games take over the dance floor and the Skaters' trail, creating a magical setting. The DJs' captivating beats get the crowd grooving, while the skaters slide and glide to the musical tempo. Come and get your feet moving in a friendly, accommodating ambiance, where smiles and bursts of laughter warm the winter air. Whether you're there to do some pirouettes, or simply to enjoy the convivial environment, Slide and groove will add a magical touch to your winter outing at the Parc. https://www.instagram.com/djsam.mtl/?hl=en

(Français ci-bas)
Contra dance is a high energy American folk dance accompanied by driving live music and taught by a caller. No partner or experience required! This dance will be called using the role names "Larks and Robins."

Klezmer music by Isaac Beaudet Lefebvre, François-Xavier Dueymes, Zafer Mamilli and Eden Glasman

Called by Mary Wesley

Will include some Yiddish Dancing!

Patro Villeray, room R.01
7355 Christophe-Colomb
Montréal (Québec)
H2R 2S5
6:30 pm - 7 pm: Introductory session. Recommended for new dancers.
7 pm - 9:30 pm: Dance

There will be a snack table at the break, if you want to contribute and help ContraMontreal, bring some food to share!
Health and Safety

- Masks are welcome at our events and recommended during flu season
- Please stay home if you have cold or flu-like symptoms

Sliding Scale
Minimum: $8 (No minimum for children under 13)
Suggested: $15
Sponsor: $20 - $25
* You can buy your ticket in advance by sending an Interac transfer to info@contramontreal.org

To keep our floor clean, bring indoor shoes to change into. Also please bring your water bottle!
Please be aware that participants often take videos and pictures during the event, and those images may be used by ContraMontreal for promotion.
For more info, other dances, etc.: www.contramontreal.org
Write to us if you have any questions at info@contramontreal.org.
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La contredanse est une danse folklorique énergique de la Nouvelle-Angleterre qui est accompagnée de musique à cordes live et qui est enseignée par un calleur. Il n'est pas nécessaire d'avoir un partenaire ni d'expérience en danse! Cette soirée sera callée avec les noms de roles "Larks et Robins"

Musique Klezmer par Isaac Beaudet Lefebvre, François-Xavier Dueymes, Zafer Mamilli and Eden Glasman

Callé par Mary Wesley

Il y aura aussi un peu de danse Yiddish!

Patro Villeray, salle R.01
7355 Christophe-Colomb
Montréal (Québec)
H2R 2S5

18h30 à 19h : Session d'initiation Conseillée pour les débutant(e)s
19h à 21h30 : Danse
Il y aura une table de collations à la pause, si vous voulez contribuer et ainsi aider ContraMontreal, amener une collation à partager!

Santé et Sécurité
- Les masques sont toujours les bienvenus à nos événements et recommandés lors de la saison de grippe
- Si vous avez des symptômes de rhume ou grippe, s'il vous plaît restez à la maison

Paiement flexible
Minimum: 8$ (Pas de minimum pour les enfants de moins de 13 ans)
Suggéré: 15$
Parrain/marraine: 20$ - 25$
* Vous pouvez acheter votre billet d'avance en envoyant un transfert Interac à info@contramontreal.org

Apportez votre bouteille d'eau et, pour que nous puissions garder nos planchers propres, vos souliers d'intérieur.
Soyez avisés que les participant.e.s prennent souvent des photos et vidéos pendant la soirée et que ces images peuvent être utilisées par ContraMontréal pour de la promotion.
Calendrier complet, info, autres danses, etc. : www.contramontreal.org
Si vous avez des questions, écrivez-nous à info@contramontreal.org

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