THURSDAY
There’s a new 5 a 7 in town and this time around we’ve partnered with the legendary Santos to bring you “Holy Thursdays,” kicking off tonight. Join us and Montreal’s best to experience a completely new vibe in Montreal’s Old Port quarters featuring the amazing beats of DJ Miss’Ness, a PUR Vodka Discovery Booth, CHRLDR giveaways, AQUAHydrate Hydration Station, Stewart’s Old Fashioned lime and tequila specials, the who’s who of the YP scene and a plethora of fun finger foods like oysters, planchas and cool tapas. This will be one for the books.
Following a sold-out and extremely successful first edition, Bénévolat d’entraide aux communicateurs (BEC) is back with the return of Bal en noir presented by Bell Media. Taking place at the always chic and cool Entrepôts Dominion, the night will draw over 500 of our city’s top young professionals. The evening will take you on a journey through ancient and modern Japan, with a décor inspired by traditional izakayas, a popular Japanese brasserie featuring top DJs, while live performances, a cozy lounge, food stations and a sake bomb bar will be on site and full of buzz. Don’t forget, the dress code is glamorous and all-black.
FRIDAY
For those of you late-night eaters, check out ‘LES INTERDITS’ at Restaurant Globe. A delicious plethora of fresh seafood will be presented at the newly added raw bar alongside a spanking new late-night menu available for those craving mini bites into the late-night hours. A vintage lounge area has also been built to accommodate those seeking comfort while enjoying their favorite cocktails.
Cirque Du Soleil is back with another magical journey with KURIOUS – Cabinet of Curiosities. The show immerses you in a mysterious and fascinating realm that disorients your senses and challenges your perceptions, leaving you to wonder. Cabinet of Curiosities is an ingenious blend of unusual curiosity acts and stunning acrobatic prowess from Cirque du Soleil, a truly wondrous journey into our imagination.
Shoes and bags and clothes oh my! In need of a wardrobe makeover but don’t have a major budget? Make sure you pop by the VINCE CAMUTO exclusive spring samplesale with an amazing selection of unique and one of a kind assortment. We love this brand so you will definitely be cacthing Notable roaming around. The sale goes on today until 7pm and tomorrow until 4 pm, click here for details.
SATURDAY
The Contemporary Art Forum Series at Gallery MX is a new initiative that aims to educate those intrigued about local contemporary artists. Conferences will be offered in collaboration with three local artists and are conducted in an atmosphere conducive to discussion and the exchange of ideas. Each session will allow participants to meet the artist and to discover their unique artistic technique and approach. Elise Caron will kick this off by revealing her artistic approach to painting, her passion for abstract art, and her artistic development, which links the philosophy of painting with diverse cultures. To RSVP click here.
Head over to Carrefour Laval and discover two new gems housed in the supermall. Your first stop should direct you to ‘Squish Candy’, dedicated to selling over 100 types of gummies crafted from the highest quality ingredients possible. Think of flavours like decadent, cocktail and calm to name a few. These are gummies for grown-ups with taste. Next up, pop by the LEGO store to start, complete or just visually indulge in the plethora of collections in store. From Star Wars to Tonka trucks, there is something for everyone.
SUNDAY
Feeling athletic and charitable? Support a great cause and run in the Banque Scotia 21k de Montreal et 5k, an international caliber half-marathon and associated 5-km race. The race is part of the Canadian Half Marathon Championships and encourages fundraising for charities as part of the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge, which works to support local communities in Quebec and across the country. This is a great way to bond with your friends or co-workers and challenge each other in support of a great cause.
How about a little bit of a gamble? The Montreal Casino is a perfect spot to check out on a Sunday, bet a little bit of coin on blackjack, grab a cocktail, and sway to the sounds of The Midnight Quartet performing a vast repertoire that is sure to please. The band earned its place on Montreal’s jazz scene with songs by Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles as well as revisited pop classics. Perfect Sunday outing? We think so.
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