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The farewells of Kirouac and Kodakludo
After four years, a few EPs and an album, Bleachers, rapper Kirouac and beatmaker Kodakludo have decided to bow out. The two artists forming the alternative hip-hop duo, who leave each other “with continuous love and respect”, have decided to mark the end of this creative journey which has “turned their lives upside down” with panache. They will be performing at Club Soda in Montreal on August 26 and at the Impérial Bell in Quebec City on September 7, in order to properly thank the public who followed them during this great adventure.
PHOTO IVANOH DEMERS, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
A screening at the Cinéma du Parc
Latin American cinema in theaters until September 5
The Montreal Latin American Film Festival kicks off on Friday at the Cinéma du Parc. Films from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, United States, Mexico, Peru, Spain and Quebec will be screened until September 5, including dance for freedom, by Óscar Ruiz Navia, at the opening of the festival. In particular, we will be able to see the world premiere of Guy Simoneau’s film shot in Bolivia, Bolivian stories, as well as short and feature films dealing with political and social issues such as access to abortion. Please note that the cine-card from the Beaubien, Parc and Musée cinemas is accepted.
PHOTO SARAH MONGEAU-BIRKETT, THE PRESS
The Three Agreements
The Drummondville Poutine Festival kicks off Friday
It’s an all-dressed edition of the Poutine Festival that we’ll be served over the next three days in Drummondville. To mark the 15e anniversary of the event, 19 concerts are on the program, including those of Trois Accords, Émile Bilodeau, Loud, Hubert Lenoir, Koriass, Québec Redneck Bluegrass Project, Souldia, Lou-Adriane Cassidy, Lary Kidd and Ariane Moffatt. Until Saturday, 10 poutiniers will compete to win the precious Fourchette d’or. The defending champion, Chez Ben on s’bour la bédaine, will face Jucep, Le gras dur en famille, Poutine Factory, Maamm Bolduc, Andros El Tacos, Voltigeurs, Jerry Foodtruck, Mr. Méchoui and the Sucrerie du Domaine. Go to the Center Marcel-Dionne website.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE POINTE-À-CALLIÈRE MUSEUM
The Pointe-à-Callière museum offers two days of festivities with its colorful public market.
Public market, XVIII stylee
On August 27 and 28, the colorful public market at the Pointe-à-Callière museum, near Place Royale, in Old Montreal, is back. More than 70 kiosks will be erected on the very spot where merchants set up their stalls in 1733. This year, the event will take place under the theme of navigation; several participatory workshops will be offered as well as demonstrations of traditional know-how (especially indigenous). Many musicians, craftsmen and characters in period costume will be on hand to enrich the atmosphere. Free.
PHOTO MARIE-ÈVE DION, PROVIDED BY THE QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES PARTNERSHIP
The performers of Jardins suspended will present a contemporary and aerial dance performance.
Hanging gardens in the entertainment district
Until Sunday, Place de la Paix, in the Quartier des Spectacles, hosts the event Hanging gardens, artists Geneviève Lauzon and Claire Jeannot. On the program: an immersive installation, a tree woven from clothes that distills audio narrations as spectators pass by, as well as a contemporary and aerial dance performance that unfolds over 360 degrees. The theme at the heart of this dual project: human connection. The immersive installation is accessible every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Shows are scheduled at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each evening. Free. From August 25 to 28.
PHOTO SARAH MONGEAU-BIRKETT, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
Bran Van 3000 during his performance at the Montreal International Jazz Festival last July
Bran Van 3000 in the alley
If you missed Bran Van 3000 at the Montreal International Jazz Festival earlier this summer, take heart. The collective which this year celebrates the 25th anniversary of Glee, his first album, will offer a free concert this Thursday in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district. Meet at 5 p.m. in Gaboury Lane, next to Morgan Park, which will turn into a dance floor for the evening. A barbecue will precede the show scheduled for 6:30 p.m.