We go out as a family | La Presse

Summer has arrived and the city is teeming with activities. Here is a selection to discover with your family in July.

Musical duel in the park

Théâtre La Roulotte hit the road again on June 28. As usual, it will stop in Montreal parks throughout the summer season. Nearly fifty free performances are planned. This year’s play? FORTISSIMO! This story, written by Maxime Champagne, directed by Sofia Blondin with music by Fred Tremblay, is presented as “an ode to friendship, a snub to the quest for perfection and an invitation to artistic expression”. Spectators will witness a musical duel between a young Mozart and… a punk rock group!

FORTISSIMO!, from June 28 to August 16

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Salmon Life

At the foot of the Biosphere, actress and playwright Christine Beaulieu will present her outdoor show The salmon of Mitis for the first time in Montreal. In this ecological fable, she invites young and old to slip into the shoes of a wild salmon. What obstacles does the fish encounter during its journey in the Mitis River? This 45-minute family show allows you to learn more about how humans have transformed the reality of this species. Inside the Biosphère, you can discover an exhibition on the subject, based on the children’s album of the same name, written by Christine Beaulieu and illustrated by Caroline Lavergne.

The salmon of Mitisfrom July 17 to 21, at the Biosphère. The exhibition continues until May 12, 2025.

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Cuisine and science at the Jean-Talon market

Young chefs are invited to a culinary workshop at the Jean-Talon market. Under the supervision of the C’est moi le chef! team, children aged 3 to 12 will concoct a delicious dish. On the menu? A “watermelon Pokébol salad.” A refreshing recipe that lets you enjoy watermelon in a different way. Does your child prefer science? A science workshop for children aged 6 to 12 is planned at the same location at the end of the month. Participants in these two free activities must reserve their place online.

Culinary workshop for little chefs, Saturday July 13, at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Les Débrouillards scientific workshop, Sunday July 28, at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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With family at the RU festival

Music, theatre, visual arts and dance: the RU festival, which will be held from July 11 to 21 on Mont-Royal Avenue, has a very diverse program. It includes a few family shows presented free of charge at Parc des Compagnons-de-Saint-Laurent. Among them, Geek Questfrom the Throw2catch circus company, which combines crazy humor and high-flying acrobatics. For the youngest, the Tortue Berlue troupe offers the puppet theater play There will be no more elephants. What is special about this show, intended for children aged 4 to 8? It is performed on a bus.

Geek QuestSaturday, July 13, at 5 p.m.

There will be no more elephantsSunday, July 14, at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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Mexican culture in the spotlight

A host of family activities inspired by the exhibition Olmecs and the Civilizations of the Gulf of Mexicopresented at Pointe-à-Callière, will liven up the pedestrian zone near the institution every Sunday, from July 7 to August 18. This celebration of Mexican artistic and cultural traditions begins this week with dance and music thanks to the group Tablaò, which will offer rhythmic and energetic performances during the afternoon. Performances by storyteller Saulo Olmedo Evans and workshops on creating Olmec seals are also planned for this Sunday.

Sunday afternoons, from July 7 to August 18

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“Eco-responsible delicacy” at the Botanical Garden

This summer, the Botanical Garden is cultivating “eco-responsible indulgence” through various culinary activities for young and old. Every day, until September 2, plant tastings are offered to visitors. Among the discoveries offered to the curious, there are peppery flowers and pineapple-flavored leaves. Children aged 8 and over can participate in a workshop in which they will be asked to develop an “ultimate no-waste recipe” that uses all parts of fruits and vegetables. In addition, from July 15 to August 10, various guest chefs will lead culinary demonstrations featuring plants, including old and forgotten plants.

Botanical flavors, from June 22 to September 2, at the Botanical Garden

Culinary demonstrations by chefs, from July 15 to August 10

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