Francofolies, MURAL Festival… Here are some activities to celebrate Father’s Day in a beautiful way.
Last days of the Francofolies de Montréal
Les Francofolies de Montréal continues until June 17. This is an opportunity to see Dumas (15th, at 8 p.m.) Les Louanges (16th, at 9 p.m.), Jay Scøtt (17th, at 8 p.m.). Robert Charlebois will give the closing show on the 17th at 9 p.m.
The 11the Mural Festival continues
PHOTO CHARLES WILLIAM PELLETIER, SPECIAL COLLABORATION, THE PRESS
Unveiling of SAYPE’s mural on Mount Royal as part of the MURAL 2023 festival.
Several activities are being held as part of the MURAL festival, until June 18, on Saint-Laurent Boulevard. This is an opportunity to see the mural Grandma the Hand, aka Granny, from the Montreal muralists of Project TYXNA, reinvented. The boulevard is closed to car traffic for the occasion. Access to the site is free.
Return of free concerts Our river, our music
PHOTO PROVIDED BY OUR RIVER, OUR MUSIC
From June 16 to 22, the Cobalt Quartet and pianist Steven Massicotte will perform soundtracks from local films and TV series.
The free concert tour Our river, our music will once again mark Québec’s national holiday this year by stopping in 16 new towns and municipalities located along the St. Lawrence River, from Montmagny to Matane. From June 16 to 22, the Cobalt Quartet and pianist Steven Massicotte will perform soundtracks from local films and TV series. So we can listen to the music of Upper countryof Seraph, Augustine’s Passion or even, exclusively, a part of the film UK, inspired by Kim Thúy’s book and planned for the fall. The performances will take place on the La Caravane platform, a mobile stage designed and manufactured in Quebec, and the tour will be entirely carbon neutral.
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Three special screenings of The city of a dream this summer
Three special screenings of the documentary The city of a dream, which retraces the history of the first 30 years of Montreal from the point of view of Jeanne Mance, are scheduled for this summer in Montreal and Quebec, starting with a first screening-event this Saturday, at 6 p.m., at the Cinéma Public. This will be an opportunity to highlight the 350e anniversary of the death of Jeanne Mance in the company of director Annabel Loyola, actor Alexis Martin and musical composer and performer Fabienne Lucet, who will discuss with the public after the screening. The city of a dream will then be screened in Quebec on August 9, at 7 p.m., at the Auberge Saint-Antoine, as part of the 6e edition of the Rendez-vous d’histoire de Québec, before returning to Montreal for a free outdoor screening at the Théâtre de Verdure on August 10 at 8:30 p.m.
Laila Maalouf, The Press
Nocturnal performance by Compagnie Marie Chouinard
PHOTO MARCO CAMPANOZZI, PRESS ARCHIVES
Marie Chouinard
The Compagnie Marie Chouinard will present an evening of dance dedicated to the celebration of the summer solstice, on the night of June 21 to 22, at the company’s studio in Montreal. The event The sunny night, which is in its fourth edition, will bring together 11 dancers. The performance will start as soon as the sun sets at 8:47 p.m. and will last until sunrise at 5:06 a.m.
This performance around the shortest night of the year will allow the public to settle freely on cushions around a circular play area, for the whole show or just a few parts.
Doors will open at 8:30 p.m. Entrance will operate on a voluntary contribution system.
Marissa Groguhe, The Press
Paper sculptures by Claude Lafortune on display
PHOTO ALAIN ROBERGE, THE PRESS
The Noah’s Ark exhibition, which takes place at the Marguerite-Bourgeoys historic site, shows us paper sculptures created by the late Claude Lafortune.
The exhibition Noah’s Ark according to Claude Lafortune is presented at the Marguerite-Bourgeoys historic site until March 2024. Here we present the last works of the late animator, who passed away on April 19, 2020.
Activities as part of the Canadian Grand Prix
PHOTO EDOUARD PLANTE-FRÉCHETTE, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
The Canadian GP festivities open to the public will begin on June 15.
Not only will the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit vibrate to the sound of Ferraris and Mercedes all weekend, but Peel Street, between Sainte-Catherine and de Maisonneuve streets will also, with the Peel Paddock festivities. Visitors will be able to enjoy gastronomic and musical experiences, in addition to seeing luxury cars.
Until June 18
At the movie theater : Mine
The film Mine by director Roschdy Zem tells the story of Moussa (Sami Bouajila) who is cared for by his brother Riyad (Roschdy Zem) after he suffered a head trauma that left him uninhibited. “Renowned for his boiling interiority (especially on Un fils, which won him a César), Sami Bouajila plays a touchingly vulnerable Moussa. In the skin of Riyadh, Roschdy Zem captivates with his magnetic presence. Together, they illuminate this feature film full of humanity, imperfect when its intentions are revealed without subtlety in broad daylight, but eminently endearing and satisfying, ”says our collaborator Martin Gignac in his review published on June 9.