The top things to do in Montreal: July 9 to Aug. 5
Kristen Stewart and Juliette Binoche star in 'Clouds of Sils Maria' — playing at a park near you! | Photos courtesy of Carole Bethuel/CG Cinema
1. MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
Cinemania | Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Park, Jean-Brillant Park, Peace Park and Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile - Renoir Restaurant Terrace | July 12, July 14, August 8, August 18
Grab a blanket and some popcorn and head to your nearest park for a film screening. The best part? It’s free!
From July 12 to August 18, Cinemania is showing classics with subtitles to boot. Check out Laurent Lafitte (of Little White Lies fame) on July 12 and August 8, and Kristen Stewart in Clouds of Sils Maria on August 18.
If you want to take in even more movies, make sure you check out the Fantasia Festival, taking place at Concordia from July 14 to August 4.
A free Fantasia screening of Japanese film Survive Style 5 will take place in the FOFA Gallery Courtyard on Wednesday, July 15 at 9 p.m.
Find out more about Cinemania and their upcoming screenings.
Trailer for Clouds of Sils Maria:
Find out more about the Fantasia International Film Festival.
From left: Emelia Hellman, MikePayette and Rachel Mutombo in Shakespeare in the Park's Twelfth Night. | Photo by Valerie Baron / Baron Photo
2. SHAKESPEARE-IN-THE-PARK
Part of Conseil des Arts de Montréal en Tournée | Parcs around Montreal | Till July 23
“If music be the food of love, play on,” Shakespeare wrote in the opening scene of Twelfth Night. And play on they did.
Let Repercussion Theatre transport you into Elizabethan times and enjoy one of the great literary comedies of the period. The classic will be brought to life in different parks across the island. Bring a chair or a blanket, and get ready to laugh… or cry. After all, “pleasure will be paid one time or another.”
Find out more about Repercussion Theatre and all of the Twelfth Night screenings.
Take a class with master dancer and choreographer Oumar N'Diaye Martinos, July 17 and 18.
3. AFRICAN DANCE MEGA-CLASS
Atelier Danse Africaine with Oumar N'Diaye Martinos | Part of Festival International Nuits d'Afrique | Quartier des Spectacles, Loto-Quebec Stage | July 17 & 18
Ever wanted to dance in the street? Or wave your arms like you just don’t care? Now you can do both, while learning African dance from a member of the Ballet National de Guinée.
At the intersection of De Maisonneuve Blvd. and Clarke St, master dancer and choreographer Oumar N'Diaye Martinos will walk you though some basic steps to get you feeling the rhythm. So, kick up your heels and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Guinea in the heart of Montreal.
Check out the festival and get more information on this workshop.
Market farmers Jean-Martin Fortier and Maude-Hélène Desroches. | Image courtesy of Jean-Martin Fortier
4. TOTALLY RANDOM AND POTENTIALLY AWESOME
The future of farming | Concordia University – Oscar Peterson Concert Hall | August 3 at 7 p.m.
Get your green thumb ready and join a discussion on small-scale organic agriculture. Learn about how some local farmers have made their small ventures into profitable, ethically run operations.
According to the United Nations, small-scale organic agriculture is the best way to feed the world. Join Joel Salatin (Polyface Farm), Jean-Martin Fortier (The Market Gardener) and Maxime Laplante (UNION PAYSANNE) and discover the farm of the future.
Check out all the event details and get your tickets.
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