Enjoyable cultural activities for the weekend ahead
Montreal, Quebec - A vibrant city known for its culture and entertainment, is hosting a variety of events this weekend that cater to diverse tastes.
The CHAPO- International Street Performers Festival, taking place in Mascouche until Sunday, promises an exciting blend of circus, acrobatic, and comic skills. Visitors are invited to enjoy the performances, which are free but contributions are welcome at the end of each show. Nearby, the immersive work Weci | Koninut by Julie-Christina Picher and Dave Jenniss invites contemplation with its soundscape that evokes the six Attikamek seasons.
Music lovers can head to the Quartier des spectacles, where a giant musical chairs game is set up on the Tranquille esplanade this Saturday from 2 pm. No registration is required to participate. For those seeking a more traditional musical experience, the Momo cultural station in Laval is hosting a concert by Djely Tapa, a Malian-born singer-songwriter who gives modern accents to the musical tradition of Mandingue, on Friday evening.
For film enthusiasts, the Making Waves festival is offering a half-dozen feature films from Hong Kong at the Forum cinema this weekend. Meanwhile, the Quebec Cinematheque is continuing its Ukraine Cinemas cycle with the Soviet-era war drama The Ascent, which won the Golden Bear at Berlin in 1977.
If country music is more your style, the Sheriff festival is being held at the Old Port of Montreal until Sunday. The festival focuses on country music, line dancing, and lasso courses.
Unfortunately, the city has also experienced a loss this week, with the confirmation of a 40-year-old man's death in Montreal. The identity of the deceased has been confirmed by the SPVM.
In other news, the Quebec Bar Association has accused politicians of refusing criticism and being willing to silence their critics, denouncing the Jimmy Kimmel affair as a case of state censorship. The specific politicians involved have not been explicitly named in the available sources.
Lastly, the Creature cycle at the Parc cinema is continuing on its horror path, with the classic Rosemary's Baby being presented this weekend. The film will be shown on Friday and Saturday evening, and Sunday afternoon.
Stay tuned for more updates on these and other events happening in Montreal.
