THURSDAY
When a tight-knit group of Montreal jazz men combined ideas, they decided to launch an event in their own vision, a custom-made festival that would push creative expression in Montreal. Without any means of financing but the pure love and support from our local Montreal music community, L’OFF Jazz Festival started.
Now 13 years later, L’Off has become a staple in Montreal’s cultural life. Tonight is the opening and you can enjoy the trumpet playing sounds of Franco-Ontarian composer Joe Sullivan, who will present several new compositions in a musical tribute to his musicians. A not-to-be missed night for all you jazzy cats!
A great charity event is also taking place tonight presented by Stikeman Elliott in collaboration with Power Corporation: The Fall Fling!A festive and lavish cocktail reception, followed by a live auction, will be held on the second floor of Rosalie restaurant starting at 6:30pm. There will be an entire new concept featuring a red carpet, photographers snapping away like the paparazzi, a cocktail bar, lounge, food stations and of course the perfect setup for networking.
The ambiance will be provided the musical genius of DJ Stephane Belfort. Proceeds from the event will be used to finance the purchase of endoscopic medical equipment for the Radio-Oncology Department at the Jewish General Hospital. Places are very limited and only 300 tickets are being sold. For more info click here.
FRIDAY
The 4th annual Old Montreal Antiques Show (OMAS) is being held at Old Montreal staple Bonsecours Market today. This is a unique and prestigious show featuring Canada’s most sought-after antique dealers. The OMAS will feature stunning furniture, decorative arts, notable accessories and art from a variety of periods and styles, the perfect place if your place needs a fall makeover or you’re looking for that very special gift. There will be an opening cocktail tonight and your first chance to take a peek at the beautiful objects on display.
The First DNA Experience Urban Ball is being hosted at Espace Giffintown tonight. A cool and sophisticated urban ball presented by the DNA Committee (future of la Fondation du CHUM) will please guests with their open bar, high-end hors d’oeuvres and more. For the occasion, the space will be completely transformed, and the guests will be immersed in a setting that perfectly reflects the style of the new CHUM and the visionary spirit of the committee. This will be a beautiful evening in a space that truly gets people talking.
For more information on the DNA Experience, click here.
SATURDAY
Anthropologie, an inspiring place to shop for women’s clothing, accessories and home decor with window displays reminiscing fairy tales, is planting its seeds into our stylish city today with its opening. We have been waiting over a year for this to happen and the time has finally arrived. Get your shopping bags ready as doors are opening at exactly 10am with lineups and mad shoppers to be a guarantee all day. Located on 2130 De La Montagne, this will surely become a go-to for every fashionista and home decor lover in town.
Maison Publique, the highly anticipated foodie brainchild of chef Derek Dammann and international celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, is now open to the public. Dammann is in full control of the menu, offering a British pub fare theme set in a space that is meant to become a home away from home type of hang out with a very cool open kitchen concept. The reviews thus far have been unanimous: cozy, warm and very welcoming. Tonight is the perfect time to go check out this British-style tavern in the Plateau (although fish & chips are apparently not on the menu) and experience what the buzz has been all about. No website is available as of yet, so go visit them at 4720 Marquette on corner of Guilford.
The Light the Night walk of Montreal will be taking place tonight at Park Jean Drapeau. This high-profile event is aimed at raising funds to fight blood cancers. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk is Canada’s night to pay tribute and bring hope to all those affected by blood cancer. This is a great chance to gather your friends and show your support. The evening will be complete with food, music and fun. Everyone and anyone is encouraged to register and fundraise – we know we are!
SUNDAY
Remember ska? That trumpet, saxophone punk-like music you loved and dance to in high school? Well its back in the form of Montreal’s Ska Festival. The festival provides many different opportunities, whether it be to bring international acts to Montreal to give them a glimpse into Quebec culture, give local up and comers the chance to share the stage with their idols, or give the public the opportunity to see all this play out at the festival and discover special talents from around the world. What better way to experience this than with a ska breakfast? Head over to Ye Olde Orchard for a delicious eggs and bacon breakfast to the sounds of Mitch Girio (acoustic set). Starting at 11am and going until 3 pm, there can’t be a better way to enjoy your morning coffee than this.
The Festival De Nouveau Cinema is a great way to enjoy the cold fall days and nights. For its 41st edition, the FNC is excited to bring in some new changes, including Air France and Mercedes-Benz as major partners and two new venues, Theatre Outremont and an all-new PHI Centre amongst other things. The festival is a three-day gathering of the up and comers in the movie industry. Around 300 films from across the world, events, retrospectives and master classes will be taking place during the FNC. Not to mention an interactive installation in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles, a true beauty. The schedule has something for everyone so we strongly suggest visiting their site for the lineup. It’s a perfect end to a perfect weekend – don’t forget your scarves!