There are many cultural outings in Quebec. Our journalists have made a selection to inspire you.
The exhibition See the night in Quebec… one last time
There are only a few days left to visit the exhibition See the night at the National Museum of Fine Arts of Quebec (MNBAQ). A route that passes through several rooms plunged into darkness, during which you can admire around sixty works, objects and installations from the MNBAQ’s permanent collection. The enveloping experience offered by the museum is a call to contemplation and discovery in a climate of intimacy summoned by darkness. Even if the works are not named, we appreciate this stroll which allows us to see the pieces of the collection in another light.
Jean Siag, The Press
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Food and well-being in the spotlight
PHOTO MYRIAM QUENNEVILLE, PROVIDED BY THE HEALTHY EATING AND GREEN LIVING EXPO
The Eating Healthy and Living Green Expo is being held from March 15 to 17 at the Palais des congrès in Montreal.
More than 300 exhibitors from the field of food and well-being are gathered, from Friday to Sunday, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal for the 27e edition of the Eating Healthy and Living Green Expo. Throughout the weekend, various culinary demonstrations by well-known chefs, including Stefano Faita, Martin Juneau and Jean-Philippe Cyr, are planned. Tastings and conferences on various subjects, such as the fight against food waste or fermentation, also await visitors. The show will also be held in Quebec in April.
From March 15 to 17, at the Palais des congrès, in Montreal, as well as April 20 and 21, at the Convention Center, in Quebec
Véronique Larocque, The Press
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Georges Méliès’ films with music
The silent films of cinema pioneer Georges Méliès are in the spotlight in the general public show Right in the eye. Imagined by the French composer and scenographer Jean-François Alcoléa, this film concert has been presented notably in London, New York, Paris and Vancouver in recent years. Over the next few days, he will stop in Quebec for three performances. During the screening of twelve short films, a trio of musicians will play live a range of unusual instruments, including the theremin, melodica and aquaphone.
In Montreal, March 15, at the Pauline-Julien Hall, then March 17, at the Bourgie Hall. In Quebec, March 19, at the Palais Montcalm.
Véronique Larocque, The Press
Visit the Pauline-Julien room website
Visit the Bourgie Room website
Friends of Eminem in Quebec
PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT @REALOBIETRICE
Swifty McVay and Obie Trice
“ Obie Trice, real name, no gimmicks “. You may remember that this statement from Mr. Trice opens the gigasuccess Without Me, by Eminem. The author of the phrase – and the song Rap Name where it comes from – will be performing in Longueuil this Friday. The Detroit MC will be accompanied by two compatriots: Swifty McVay and Kuniva, from D12 – no, the group does not have 12 members. The artists, who are in the middle of a Canadian tour, will also be in Ottawa the day before then in Montreal and Quebec City on May 10 and 11. They celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the albums Cheers And D12 World.
Pascal LeBlanc, The Press
At the Plaza du Parc (670, boulevard Guimond, Longueuil), March 15, 8 p.m.
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Until we die
PHOTO DOMINICK GRAVEL, THE PRESS
The show Until we die is back at the Arsenal.
A polymorphous spectacle, enjoyable as well as disconcerting, Until we die is back at the Arsenal after notable stints in Montreal and at the Diamant in Quebec. Here, director Brigitte Poupart combines dance, circus, electronic music (signed Alex McMahon) and theatrical scenography to recount the death of a community ravaged by who knows what cataclysm. A lively show where the audience is invited to move from one stage to another, as they wish. Until March 24.
Stéphanie Morin, The Press
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Anatomy of a fall at the Outremont Theater
You are one of the people who have not yet seen Anatomy of a fall ? The film that everyone is talking about, which stood out at the Césars in France and which earned director Justine Triet the Oscar for best original screenplay last weekend, is no longer showing. The Outremont Theater had the good idea of including this gripping psychological and legal thriller in its very interesting cinema program, which is presented every Monday. This is a great opportunity to see or rewatch on the big screen this event film which leaves no one indifferent.
Josée Lapointe, The Press
Consult the Outremont Theater program
Allison Russell at Studio TD
PHOTO FREDERIC J. BROWN, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ARCHIVES
Allison Russell with the Grammy award she won for her song Eve Was Black last month
Allison Russell achieved recognition with her first solo album, Outside Child, where she delved into the traumas of her Montreal childhood. On The Returner, her most recent record which earned her a Grammy award (and praise from Barack Obama), the musician who now lives in Nashville celebrates her identity as a black, queer woman. On stage – we saw her in concert at Pop Montréal in September 2022 – she delivers her repertoire with even more bite and freedom than on her recordings. We come away admiring it even more.
Frederic Murphy, The Press
At Studio TD March 15, 8 p.m.
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