Three's a Charm! No Rest for Culture Lovers This Weekend
Four recommendations for a culturally-rich long weekend:
Get ready for a thrilling cultural extravaganza as two festivals, each in its third iteration, are taking center stage this weekend! In Rimouski, the vibrant Tendresse! festival, initiitated by the Caravansérail art center, blasts off on Friday, offering a smorgasbord of free exhibitions, performances, and public readings, short film screenings, and more until May 25th. Simultaneously, Montreal welcomes the Exclam festival, showcasing burgeoning humoristic talents from around the French-speaking world. The festival will run from Saturday, featuring a "laboratory of innovation" night with European, Italian, Brazilian, and French-speaking humorists, hosted by Mehdi Bousaidan[1].
The Unsung Heroes: Collectives in the Spotlight
Slam isn't just a single artistic endeavor; it's a collaborative art form as well. The Quebec competition, Slams en chœur, is entering its third edition this year. After the youth category finals last Sunday, adult teams from Montreal, Quebec City, and Winnipeg will go head-to-head this Sunday at the Lion d'Or, joined by the youth category laureates - the Les voix de feu team from Henri-Bourassa high school[2]. Meanwhile, the University of Sherbrooke campus pulse until Sunday with the Quebec Symphony and Harmony Festival, uniting thousands of amateur musicians, conductors, and teachers, offering an array of workshops, shows, and competitive components. It's free for kids under 10[3].
Short and Sweet - Short Films Galore!
Dive into the pulsating world of short films this weekend! The Wapikoni organization is presenting the latest creations from its mobile studios on Friday evening at the Museum cinema. The selection includes 10 short films made by young indigenous filmmakers from various locations[4]. In a separate venture, Plein(s) Écran(s), the festival showcasing the best of Quebec's short films, launches its spring tour Par-Court. Five short films will be screened across 10 Quebec cities, starting on Tuesday[5].
A Grand Celebration - MAC Nocturnes Returns!
The MAC Nocturnes, evenings blending music and visual arts, have enjoyed a well-deserved break since the museum building closed for renovations. But they're back on Saturday in a brand new location and a more expansive format at the Society for Arts and Technology, celebrating the institution's 60th anniversary. The daytime event features free entrance for children under 12 and attractions like the Orchestre d'hommes-orchestres, choreographer Dana Michel, and a "digital puppets" show. The evening unfolds with immersive visual artworks under the SAT dome, including works by Caroline Monnet, collaborating with musicians Hologramme and Elisapie[6].
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For Your Viewing Pleasure
- Experience a vibrant blend of arts, lifestyle, and entertainment by attending the Tendresse! festival in its third edition from May 16 to May 25, offering various exhibitions, performances, and more, or the Exclam festival in Montreal which showcases humoristic talents from around the French-speaking world.
- Engage in a symphony of arts and education by participating in the Quebec Symphony and Harmony Festival at the University of Sherbrooke, showcasing workshops, shows, and competitive components for all ages, or discover captivating short films from young indigenous filmmakers at the Wapikoni organization or Plein(s) Écran(s) festivals.
