Montreal Weekender: May 16 through 19, 2013

THURSDAY
Let’s start tonight on a yellow note. Veuve Clicquot is celebrating the imminent arrival of summer with a champagne picnic to mark the opening of the terrace at mega-club New City Gas. Entertainment, music, and garden party games will be featured and celebrities will be in sight. This will be one of the season’s “must-attend” events so reservations are essential. Entry is free but make sure to arrive early; this will be a busy one!

Ready to bust a rhyme on the mic? Well good news, because Le Belmont is hosting their famous hip-hop karaoke tonight! Make sure you also brush up on your hip-hop knowledge since they added a live hip-hop trivia section called “What You Know About That.” With a chance to win sweet giveaways and eat some great grub courtesy of local chef Enzo and his delicious $3 Biscuits & BBQ, complemented by $5 gin, rum, and vodka specials, this is one fresh night.

FRIDAY
We checked the weather and the sun will be shining again and, in the name of heat, Terrasses Bonsecour’s Bella Vista Fridays launches tonight.? With music by Dj Paolo Rocco, the party promises to be wild and a perfect breather from the work week. The party is happening at the docks of the old port where summer heat meets summer beats, a great spot to people watch and let loose.

If your long weekend is taking you out of town, then you must have heard of the legendary Bourbon Street Club, which officially re-opens tonight after being completely renovated and modernized with a brand new terrasse. This is one place every Montrealer needs to experience at least once. There’s a reason why Bourbon has been open for the last 26 years and is still going strong. Filled with music by the legendary MC Mario, yes the MC Mario, Hype Energy Girls, the biggest crowd of party-goers you’ll see at any club, and late night pizza, this will be one for the books.

SATURDAY
Sneakerheads, listen up! Drunk Off Shoes presents sneaker Lifestyle 2013 sponsored by Reebok. This is a gathering of sneaker and art lovers with shoes being traded, bought and sold during the event. Bring some with you if you want to take part in all the bartering action. If you’re feeling charitable, you can also bring your footwear to donate to Soles4Soules, so come out and show your LOVE for sneakers and art!

Leave it to Burgundy Lion to host a day when the entire world drinks whisky together. Today, Brian McQueenie will be kilted up and pouring Morrison Bowmore Distillers whisky at the Lion, which will be completely free in honour of the day! You know the bar’s going to be jam-packed, so bixi on over as early as you can. The party goes from 4pm until 6pm…or until the whisky runs out.

SUNDAY
Still need a hockey fix? The Montreal Canadiens’ Children’s Foundation and the YM-YWHA are pairing up to present the second edition of the Hockey de Rue – Together for the Kids street hockey tournament on Westbury Ave, between Côte-Ste-Catherine and St. Kevin. The event for both adults and youth alike will benefit underprivileged kids and include the participation of the Montreal Canadiens alumni and Habs team mascot Youppi! Also this year, Montreal Canadiens defensemen P.K. Subban and Francis Bouillon will contribute to raise the awareness for the event and sponsor a youth team from an underprivileged Montreal neighbourhood. Sunday features a performance by Anakyn Slayd as well as great hockey and plenty of Montreal personalities. The festivities continue on Monday with the adult tournament, perfect for the long weekend.

Join Brasero Hardi for their latest installment of the Sunday brunch “Brunch-Drunk-Love.” With music by Toddy Flores and Jeff Andres, accompanied by a delicious $30 brunch menu and bottles of Belvedere and Moet for $130 each, gather your friends, let loose, cheers each other and, most importantly, eat well!