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Craft Your Shit Away

DatesJune 7, 2026 – June 22, 2026
Where3714 Av. du Parc, Montréal, QC H2X 2J1, Canada
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/craft-your-shit-away
 
Craft Your SHIT away!! A mending and bedazzling workshop with our lovely facilitator. Ticket costs cover materials! Anywhere from beads, threads, patches… gems and lino patches. You can always pay more on sight and get access to more. Basically pay as you use if the standard package isn’t enough for you. Bring the clothes you want to play around with or you can take/buy some thrifted pieces on sight :) 💞💫 excited to see you

The Monsoon Festival

DateWednesday, June 24, 2026
Time11 am – 7 pm
WhereDickie-Moore Park
PriceFree
Tags
Other
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.

Open Studio: Open 303

DateThursday, June 25, 2026
Time6 pm – 8:05 pm
WhereWow Atlas (170 Jean-Talon O, room 303)
Tags
Art
Visit the studios of Alia Aluma, Bastik, Bronwyn Garden-Smith, Christelle Saint-Julien, Dana Sulit, Flore de Ris, Gemma Else, Linsey Myriam Bain, Lovestruck Prints, Pascha Marrow, Rebecca Munce, Sadé Huh, and Sloane Sherman! Take a sneak peek at the process, browse prints, and meet the artists!

IS THERE PLUR ON MARS?

DateSaturday, June 27, 2026
Time10 pm – 1 am
WhereTiers Lieu Montréal, 5031 Rue St Denis
Tags
Dance
Join us as we blast off into space in order to answer the age old question: Is there PLUR on Mars? YOTA is taking over TLM once again in order to throw another totally out of this world party. Come along this interstellar journey packed with spacey tunes, groovy aliens and cosmically good vibes. Costumes are encouraged! Come dressed in your intergalactic extravaganza. Prizes will be awarded for best dressed! DJs: Mlle Cee (90s afrohouse/techhouse), back2touch (Eclectic and Vibey), Joy Machine (Cheesy Space Eurodance), ryntendo64 (Speed Garage), nectomire (Pulsar Breaks), Kousu (Cosmonaut Bass). Atmospheric visuals by Aura. 18+. The venue is located atop a set of stairs and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. Presales: email info@yota.space to request payment instructions. If ticket price is a barrier, please do not hesitate to mention that, we have reserved accessibility tickets.

SAT Roller Dance

DateSunday, June 28, 2026
Time1 pm – 7 pm
Where1201, Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC, Canada, Quebec H2X 2S6
Tags
Dance
La SAT s'associe de nouveau à Skate with Marly pour une après-midi de roller dance à thématique discoooo! Amateur rice-s et habitué-e-s sont invité-e-s à nous rejoindre aux ry... Cours d'initiation, récupération de patins sur place, service de bar. 16+

Ratchet Orchestra, Bellbird + invité.e.s

DateSunday, June 28, 2026
Time8 pm – 11 pm
WhereLa Sala Rossa
Linkhttps://facebook.com/events/s/ratchet-orchestra-bellbird-inv/1648331466610696/
Fondé en 1992, Ratchet Orchestra rassemble plusieurs des musicien·ne·s les plus actif·ve·s de la scène montréalaise de la musique improvisée. Ensemble phare et en constante évolution, le Ratchet développe une musique dense et collective où la puissance sonore n’est jamais dissociée d’une profonde fragilité humaine.

Porté par un large ensemble de voix, vents, cordes, guitares et percussions, le Ratchet Orchestra explore la tension entre écriture et improvisation, chaos et écoute, énergie brute et délicatesse. Chaque performance devient un espace de risque partagé, où le son se construit dans l’instant et dans le mouvement du groupe.

Line-up actuel:
Kim Zombik : voix
Lori Freedman : clarinettes
Jean Derome : flûtes et sax baritone
Yves Charuest : saxophone alto
Aaron Leaney: saxophone ténor
Andy King: trompette
Émilie Fortin : trompette
Kalun Leung : trombone
Julie Richard : sousaphone
Julie Houle : tuba
Hélios Paradis : violon
Adrianne Munden-Dixon : violon
Guido Del Fabbro: violon
Jean René : alto
Chris Burns : guitare
Ken Doolittle : percussion
Jahsun Promesse: batterie
Nicolas Caloia : contrebasse

Founded in 1992, Ratchet Orchestra brings together some of the most active musicians from Montreal’s improvised music scene. A large, ever‑shifting ensemble, the Ratchet creates dense collective music in which raw sonic power is inseparable from human vulnerability.

Drawing on voices, winds, strings, guitar and percussion, Ratchet Orchestra explores the dynamic tension between composition and improvisation, intensity and sensitivity. Each performance becomes a shared act of risk‑taking, where sound emerges through close listening, momentum and collective presence.

Bellbird est un quartet basé à Montréal réunissant Claire Devlin (saxophone ténor), Allison Burik (saxophone alto, clarinette basse), Eli Davidovici (contrebasse) et Mili Hong (batterie). Ancrée dans le jazz contemporain, la musique du groupe intègre des influences allant du contrepoint atonal aux grooves rock, en passant par des mélodies folk, le minimalisme et une énergie (post)punk assumée.

Issu·e·s de parcours et de scènes musicales variés à travers trois pays, les membres se sont rencontré·e·s dans l’underground montréalais. Leur premier album Root In Tandem (2023) a été salué par la critique, et après une tournée remarquée sur le circuit des festivals de jazz canadiens en 2024, Bellbird a signé chez Constellation Records. Leur second album, The Call, est paru en février 2026.

Bellbird is a Montreal‑based quartet featuring Claire Devlin (tenor saxophone), Allison Burik (alto saxophone, bass clarinet), Eli Davidovici (double bass), and Mili Hong (drums). Rooted in modern jazz, the group weaves in influences ranging from atonal counterpoint and rock grooves to folk melodies, Minimalism, and a driving (post)punk spirit.

Coming from different countries and musical scenes, the quartet coalesced within Montreal’s genre‑bending underground. Their 2023 debut Root In Tandem received strong critical praise, followed by an acclaimed run on Canada’s jazz festival circuit in 2024. Signed to Constellation Records in 2025, Bellbird released their second album, The Call, in February 2026.

A very special addition to the line up is coming soon!

Tortoise at Place des Arts (02 Jul 26)

DatesJuly 2, 2026
WherePlace des Arts, 175 rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, QC H2X 1, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Carimas | Montreal Caribbean Carnival and parade downtown

DateSaturday, July 4, 2026
Time12 pm – 6 pm

mending night

DateTuesday, July 7, 2026
Time6 pm – 9 pm
Where1050 Rue Beaubien Est, Montréal, QC H2S 1T4
PriceFree
Tags
Community
mending night at Parquette

https://www.instagram.com/p/DaQwxxwode8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

🎭 Everybody's Perfect book launch by Jo Walton in conversation with Gretchen McCulloch

DateTuesday, July 7, 2026
Time7 pm – 9 pm
WhereArgo Bookshop, 1841-A Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, QC H3H 1M2, Canada
PriceFree
Join the Argo Bookshop for the launch of Jo Walton's new book, Everybody's Perfect! The author will be reading, discussing her work with Gretchen McCulloch, and signing copies at the end. This event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP.
https://www.ticketsource.com/argo-bookshop/t-yzeygkv

Masks are not required, but will be provided for free at the door.

Please contact the Argo Bookshop at least a day in advance for elevator access to the store.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DaD381GpJ3U/

Kahnawake Pow Wow

DatesJuly 11, 2026 – July 12, 2026
https://kahnawakepowwow.ca/
 
We are excited to celebrate the 32nd Echoes of a
Proud Nations Pow Wow in Kahnawà:ke. This
event unites communities and generations to
showcase Indigenous pride through dance,
music, food, crafts, and friendship. The Pow Wow
Committee looks forward to rekindling our spirit
together!


Gates open at 9am | Grand entry at 1pm on Saturday & 12pm on Sunday
Portes ouvertes à 9h | Grande entrée à 13h
le samedi & 12h le dimanche
Handicapped and bus parking
Stationnement pour personnes handicapées et bus
Taxi service on site
Service mobile sure site
No drugs | no alcohol | no pets
PAS DE DROGUE – PAS D’ALCOHOL – PAS D’ANIMAUX
Cash only at gate entrance
Comptant seulement à l'entrée

Historical tour of Milton Park (sold out)

DateSunday, July 12, 2026
Time10 am – 11 am
Where936 Avenue du Mont-Royal Est, Montréal, QC H2J 1X2
Tags
CommunityWalk
Guided tour by the Plateau-Mont-Royal Historical Society to discover the Milton-Parc sector and its treasures. As you stroll along, learn about the importance of the neighbourhood in the development of Montreal, the communities and people who have left their mark there and those who are still there, all while enjoying the murals and other works of art that are a feast for the eyes. Registration (required)

https://www.zeffy.com/fr-CA/ticketing/dimanche-12-juillet-2026-milton-parc

BalconFest Hochelaga

DateSaturday, July 18, 2026
Time11 am – 9 pm
WhereHochelaga-Maisonneuve
Venez jouer dehors avec nous pour la première édition de BalconFest Hochelaga, le samedi 18 juillet ! 🎸🎤

Le temps d’une journée, des artistes locaux transformeront les balcons, perrons et espaces du quartier en petites scènes de concert.

🎸 Inscriptions ouvertes!
Musicien·ne·s, hôtes de balcon et bénévoles — inscrivez-vous maintenant:
👉 www.balconfest.com

Dates importantes :
📋 23 mai – Ouverture des inscriptions musiciens / balcons
📋 27 juin – Fermeture des inscriptions
📋 5 juillet – Publication de l’horaire
🎪 18 juillet – BalconFest Hochelaga
🌧️ 25 juillet – Date de pluie

Apportez votre chaise, invitez vos amis et laissez-vous guider par la musique.

📢 Suivez l’événement pour les inscriptions, l’horaire et les mises à jour.

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Come outside and play with us for the first edition of BalconFest Hochelaga on Saturday July 18! 🎸🎤

For one day, local artists will turn balconies, stoops, and neighbourhood spaces into small live music stages.

🎸 Sign-ups are open!
Musicians, balcony hosts, and volunteers — register now:
👉 www.balconfest.com

Important dates:
📋 May 23 – Musician / balcony registration opens
📋 June 27 – Registration closes
📋 July 5 – Schedule released
🎪 July 18 – BalconFest Hochelaga
🌧️ July 25 – Rain date

Bring a chair, invite your friends, and follow the music.

📢 Follow this event for registration details, the schedule, and updates.

https://www.facebook.com/events/4476985349201186/

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