THURSDAY
If you missed the Habs game on our big screen last week, we suggest you don’t make that mistake again – it was epic. We are back for the third edition of our apres-work showdown and tonight will be BIG. We have DJ Miss’Ness and Toddy Flores dropping beats, drink specials including Stewart’s Old Fashioned Lime and Tequila, Coco’s Pure and Rum mixes, PUR Vodka tastings, AQUAHydrate hydration, CHRLDR giveaways and two Notable birthdays going down including that of our Montreal Editor. Everyone’s invited, so get your cowbells ready.
The Segal Centre will be hosting a special night of COSMOS & COMPLAINING in conjunction with Top Girls, their newest production. Amy Fish, author of the book “The Art of Complaining Effectively,” will be the guest speaker and will offer the audience tips on how to “properly” complain. Tickets are $75, which includes tasty hors d’oeuvres, two drinks and a ticket to the play. The event begins at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm.?Reserve your ticket now by calling 514-739-7944.
FRIDAY
Sugar Ball 2014 is back, and this time hits a beautiful musical note. Inspired by the McCord Museum’s summer exhibition, Music – Quebec: From Charlebois to Arcade Fire, Sugar Ball will give homage to Quebecois talent from the 60s to today. The night’s main focus is to protect and share Montreal’s collective memories by supporting the McCord Museum by hosting around 900 of Montreal’s top movers and shakers under the roof at The Arsenal, a chic and industrial art space located on Rue William known to host some of the city’s most notable events. So what can you expect on May 9th? VIP guests will enjoy premium alcohol, including a scotch bar by Burgundy Lion and delicacies such as sweets from Sophie Sucrée, just to name a few, while Montreal’s sweetheart, DJ Abeille, spins an amazing tribute to Quebecois talent. Sugar Ballers arriving at 10pm will network around an open bar while the always hype DJ YO-C will ensure everyone’s on the dance floor and having a blast.
We can’t get enough of the Centaur Theatre and with its newest production, 2 Pianos 4 Hands, the buzz around town has been magical. Basically, here’s the premise: Two wunderkinds work tirelessly toward concert pianist stardom. They endure hours of practice, cut-throat competitions and pressure from teachers and pushy parents. As years of sacrifice and learning the art of playing the piano unfold on stage, they come to the sobering realization that becoming the next Glenn Gould or Vladimir Horowitz may be out of their reach. The two actors/pianists portray an impressive and often hilarious range of characters and perform pieces by classical, pop and jazz legends, mesmerizing audiences with their piano wizardry.
SATURDAY
Imagine: Montreal, 1966. With a shoulder-mounted camera, Claude Jutra makes one of the first skateboarding films, The Devil’s Toy. His renegade spirit created a classic and paved the way for countless filmmakers. The Devil’s Toy Redux allows you to experience Jutra’s classic as part of an immersive installation, one that defies convention by rejecting traditional ways of telling and enjoying stories. Fourteen filmmakers from around the world reinterpret The Devil’s Toy at this exhibit at Salle d’exposition in Place des Arts. From South Africa to Los Angeles, through Serbia and Singapore, navigate from one movie to the next in this innovative, interactive experience and discover the evolution of skate culture through the lens of each filmmaker.
A decidedly lavish 42nd edition of the BJM (Ballets Jazz de Montreal) benefit ball with a bold and captivating theme will welcome guests to the magnificent St. James Theatre, former home of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. The evening will take on a scintillating allure with a festive décor, offering guests the possibility to indulge in the whisky bar, savour inspired cocktails, lounge in the VIP area of the Salon d’Or, or merely wander in the confines of the former bank’s vault. Bringing together close to 500 personalities from various industries, this springtime event promises to be memorable, one of daring music, dance and dinner.
The Huppé Studio creative agency blasts off the 2014 summer season with the Trash party, a not-to-be-missed curtain raiser event of the summer. Trash is a VIP soirée that brings together the worlds of fashion and visual arts with a series of experimental and fantasy performances (fashion shows, choreography, performance, photo sessions, manicure, makeup, etc.) Actors, sports stars, artists, and celebrities from Quebec and the international scene have already confirmed their presence. The private VIP party starts at 7pm when a stylish happening will take over Huppé Studio’s garage. Address: 1390 William Street.
SUNDAY
It’s Mama’s Day today, so let’s take the woman who means more to us than Oreo Cookies and spoil her a little with delicious food. Our friends at L’Orignal are hosting their first mother’s day brunch and nothing says “I love you, mommy” better than a tasty meal at one of our favourite restaurants. They will be opening their doors extra early at 10:30am, so book your table now and experience a delicious feast – she deserves it.
Looking for a fun activity to do after brunch together? Why not head to Festival Accès Asie. This year’s theme is ‘Earth of Asia’ and will be offering no less than 11 events in 9 different locations; a rich program that will showcase the talent of nearly 40 Asian-Canadian artists. Music, dance, film, as well as visual arts, new media and culinary arts will all be part of this colourful celebration.
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