Festivals
Accès Culture To Jul 20 Montrealers are invited to take in some culture with the many shows, exhibitions, activities, dance and live music offered as part of the program for this special event. To see what's happening in your neighbourhood visit: http://ville.montreal.qc.ca
AM Getting Paid International Amateur Skateboarding Contest Jul 18 - Jul 20 The best amateur skateboarders go head to head at South Parc, 8100 Taschereau in Brossard for the prize purse of 10 000 dollars US. Info: www.amgettingpaid.com
Fantasia Film Festival - 11th Edition To Jul 21 North America's premiere showcase of international genre cinema is back with the best in horror, sci-fi and fantasy flicks. Be sure to check out the free outdoor screenings at Parc de la Paix (St-Laurent, between René Lévesque and Ste-Catherine as part of "Fantasia Under the Stars." Tix: $7.50. For a look at the film schedule visit: www.fantasia.com. All screenings take place in Concordia's Hall Building, 1455 de Maisonneuve W.
Just For Laughs Festival To Jul 20 The festival celebrates its 26th edition with an exciting lineup of fresh faces and familiar favourites. The program includes theatrical presentations, standup shows as well as sketch and musical comedy. Comedians featured will include comedy blockbuster producer Judd Apatow, actor Seth Rogen and South Park's Matt Stone and Trey Parker. On July 20th check out the closing festivities that will include a one-of-a-kind carnival with a parade that begin at the corner of Sherbrooke and St. Laurent, move along Sherbrooke to Parc and then up Parc to the Georges-Étienne Cartier Monument at the foot of Mount Royal. Visit www.hahaha.com for details.
Les Concerts Midi du Quartier International To Aug 28 Every Thursday, from noon until 1pm bring along your lunch and enjoy a free outdoor musical performance at Square Victoria (for the first four shows) or place Jean-Paul-Riopelle (for the final five). In case of rain, the venue will moved inside to the Parquet of Centre CDP Capital. This week: Yoël Diaz.
Les Week-ends du Monde To Jul 20 Music, sports, dance and culinary delights are all part of this colourful event, featuring shows, exhibitions, food kiosks and athletic activities. Take a trip around the world... just minutes from downtown Montreal. Upcoming events include a tribute to Pavarotti on the 17th and The Festival Int'l du Merengue et de la Musique Latine de Montreal. Visit www.weekendsdumonde.com to see the program. Parc Jean-Drapeau 1 Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. 872-6120
Nuits d'Afrique A series of concerts and performances around the city, a celebration of African music and culture. Visit www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com for more information.
The Tour des Arts To Jul 20 Escape to the country and immerse yourself in a wonderful art tour just 100 kms. from Montreal. Thirty eight artists and artisans await you in their studios to show you their creative works...painters, woodworkers, sculptors, potters, fabric artists and more. Info: www.tourdesarts.com, 1 800 565-8455, 1 877-242-2870
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