Thousands of free cultural activities are organized throughout the province, from Friday to Sunday, as part of the 28are Culture days. Meetings with artists, shows, guided tours and workshops of all kinds: the offer is as vast as it is diverse. Overview of programming, in six suggestions.
Behind the scenes of the Outremont Theater (Montreal)
From the backstage to the dressing rooms, including the projection room, the Outremont Theater will no longer have any secrets for those who take part in the guided tours planned for Saturday. Led by cultural workers from the theater, these tours lasting around thirty minutes will allow guests to learn more about the history of this architectural gem which has welcomed spectators since 1929. This is a great opportunity to delve into the rich cultural past of this Montreal institution.
Saturday, September 28, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Outremont Theater
Véronique Larocque, The Press
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Open days at the National Circus School (Montreal)
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Excerpt from the show of the most recent cohort of graduates of the National Circus School
Fascinated by circus arts? The National Circus School opens its doors to the public on Saturday. In addition to being able to learn a few disciplines, the curious will be able to witness breathtaking performances by the institution’s graduates. Guided tours of this unique school are also planned. For those who aspire to study there one day, know that information sessions on the different training programs will be presented.
Saturday September 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the National Circus School
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Public art in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (Montreal)
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Mural paying tribute to Gilles Vigneault in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district
Discover five works of public art that beautify the streets of the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district in the company of two mediators. Organized by Maison Mona, in partnership with the department of art history, cinema and audiovisual media of the University of Montreal, this guided hike will also be an opportunity to observe heritage sites. It’s also a great excuse to get started with the free application. MONAa very nice tool that allows you to identify works of public art and cultural places near you, almost everywhere in Quebec.
Friday, September 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Starting point at the Maisonneuve library, 4120, rue Ontario Est
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A theatrical tale about priest Labelle (Labelle)
PHOTO MARIE-ÈVE L’ABBÉE, PROVIDED BY THE LABELLE CULTURE COMMITTEE
The theatrical tale In the footsteps of the King of the North will be presented on Saturday at Labelle station.
Multidisciplinary artist Marc Sauvageau plays Isidore Martin, faithful beadle of priest Labelle, to tell the story of Antoine Labelle in the show In the footsteps of the King of the North. Accompanied by violinist Éloi Amesse, the storyteller delves into the life of the famous priest, a character who changed the landscape of the Laurentians. The show will take place in the Labelle station, a nod to Father Labelle’s great dream of bringing the railway to the North.
Saturday, September 28, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. No reservation required. At Labelle station
Florence Dancause, The Press
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The architectural side of the Théâtre Le Diamant (Quebec)
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The Théâtre le Diamant opens its doors on Friday to architecture lovers.
We go to the Le Diamant theater, in the heart of Quebec, not to attend a play, but to learn more about the ambitious architectural project which was completed in 2019. The firm Coarchitecture organizes this guided tour which promises an incursion into the rich built heritage of the place transformed into a theater under the leadership of Robert Lepage. Visitors will also be able to see the competition drawings, sketches and architectural models of the project which won several architectural awards.
Friday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Reservation required, 13 years and over. At the Diamant Theater
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Musical improvisation by the fire (Victoriaville)
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The Sweet Louves will perform in the gardens of the Laurier Museum in Victoriaville on Saturday.
Les Sweet Louves invites people to a musical day by the fire in Victoriaville. On the menu: the three musicians with a lively acoustic style will perform covers as well as their musical compositions. The show will be followed by a musical improvisation session, and everyone is invited to participate by bringing their instrument. Drinks and snacks will be available on site.
Saturday, September 28, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In the gardens of the Laurier Museum
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