Cycle Demons and Wonders at the Cinémathèque
Summer promises to be fantastic at the Quebec Cinémathèque until August 30. In fact, more than 100 short and feature films in fantastic cinema will be projected during the cycle Demons and Wondersdont Edward Scissorhands This Friday at 7:45 p.m. Friday. Great classics of French cinema (Orpheusfrom Jean Cocteau) to the popular literary adaptations (the trilogy Lord of the Ringsfrom Peter Jackson), passing by essentials from our home (Kalamazoofrom André Forcier), there will be something for everyone all summer.
Manon Dumais, The press
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Joyce N’Sana at the Théâtre de Verdure
Photo Sarah Mongeau-Birkett, the press archives
The singer Joyce N’Sana
Quebec singer Joyce N’Sana will go up on the stage of the green theater on July 4. Reputed to be the voice of Afrobluehop, a genre that she shapes by mixing Afro-Blues, Hip-Hop and Reggae, she will deliver her concert in the heart of the La Fontaine park. The show will start at 8:30 p.m. and will be offered for free to the public. Access to the site will be possible from 8 p.m. and will be done according to the principle of first arrival, first served. Once the maximum capacity has been reached, entry to the theater will close its doors. This musical meeting is part of the summer programming of the green theater, which offers shows from Wednesday to Saturday until the end of the summer.
Sabrina Lakhouch, The press
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The exhibition Jean-Marc Vallée: Mixtape
Mage provided by the Phi center
It’s the last Montreal weekend for the exhibition-free! – Jean-Marc Vallée: Mixtape At the Phi Center. We present the story of the Quebec filmmaker, told by his collaborators and loved ones and inspired by his love for music and musical compilations that were at the center of his creative process. Mixtape is made up of four installations and a sound environment which “envelops the public throughout the route”. The exhibition will continue his journey to the Diamant performance hall, located in Quebec, from July 23.
Laurianne Nùñez-Pelletier, The press
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The first Fridays at the Olympic Park
Photo Josie Desmarais, Archives La Presse
The esplanade of the lively Olympic Park for the first Fridays
The first Fridays are back on the esplanade of the Olympic Park on July 4 and 5. From 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., more than forty street kitchen trucks will be gathered. A real “overview of the best local and international kitchens”, several countries will be in the spotlight during the festivities, including the Philippines. Musical programming will bring together artists such as good family, Filipinos of Montreal and Den from the world. In terms of flavors, we can discover exclusives like the Cha CA, an emblematic dish from Vietnam. Sève & Boucane, a “daring” boreal barbecue inspired by the flavors of the province, will also be there.
Laurianne Nùñez-Pelletier, The press
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The Montreal Comiccon
Photo Philippe Boivin, the press archives
There will certainly still be a few Spider-Girl and Spider-Man at the Montreal Comiccon this year.
The meeting geek par excellence of the year is taking place this weekend, while the 15the Comiccon in Montreal again takes the Palais des Congrès. From July 4 to 6, many activities will be offered for large and small: games on table and roles, shows, conferences, workshops. This year again, many personalities will be present to meet their fans. Actors of the Star Wars (Ian McDiarmid), Star Trek (William Shatner), X-Manssen (Famke Janssen) and The Rings (Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Andy Serkis) The latter will also participate in the event A Night in the Shire with the three Hobbits and Gollum. And who says Comiccon says extraordinary costumes. See the followers of cosplay is worth the trip. Without forgetting all the collectibles offered.
Pascal LeBlanc, The press
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The Nights of Africa Festival
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The members of the La Chiva Gantiva group
There are only a few days left before the opening concert of the Nuits d’Afrique International Festival on Wednesday at Olympia. However, before the official kick -off given by Flavia Coelho, two intriguing strong concerts are on Tuesday. At Club Balattou, we can hear the Chiva Gantiva, which mixes its Afro-Colombian roots with funk, electro and many other kidnapping rhythms. At the same time, the ministry will receive the Sarab group which poses ancient Arab poems on music from jazz to metal via trap and dub. Two kidnapping examples of modernization of the sounds of the African continent.
July 8 at Balattou (8:30 p.m., for the Chiva Gantiva) and the ministry (9:30 p.m., for Sarab)
Alexandre Vigneault, The press
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