From the Escapade Music Festival to eating at a new Cuban hotspot, here are 11 things you need on your social calendar this weekend:
Saturday, June 25
Escapade Music Festival
What: The Escapade Music Festival will be returning to the Rideau Carleton Raceway
for the third year in a row. Escapade is the National Capital Region’s largest electronic music festival of the year. Montreal’s very own Drysdale Group and Brahm Mauer Bar Services, are staffing, helping design, managing, and promoting the VIP section at the festival so you know it’s going to be epic.
When: June 25 to 26
Where: Rideau Carleton Raceway, Ottawa
Back to Disalvio’s
What: A night dedicated to the history of St-Laurent when it was just the ‘Main’ and a movement that began changing the Montreal nightlife in the late 1980s. The night is dedicated to the movers and shakers that built the nightlife scene. With music by JoJoFlores and Cesar, this night will be a serious Montreal-style party!
When: June 25
Where: Wunderbar, 901 Rue du Square-Victoria, Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1R1
Le Grand PoutineFest
What: Come and discover decadent poutines from macaroni and cheese poutine to duck confit and foie gras poutine! The festival has something for everyone including giant games, kiosks, and live music.
When: June 23 to 26
Where: Clock Tower Quay, Old Montreal
Canada Mud Hero
What: 6 km, 16+ obstacles, 10,000-watt after party – Mud Hero Montreal is a mud run at the gorgeous Mont Saint-Bruno overlooking Montreal. Time to get dirty!
When: June 25
Where: Mont Saint-Bruno, Quebec
Montreal Baroque Festival
What: Classical music has never sounded better! Whether you’re a fan of this genre or not, attending at least one of these beautiful shows should be mandatory.
When: June 23 to 26
Where: Various locations
Amnesia Rock Fest
What: The 11th edition of this rock festival brings an insane lineup once again. It’s a small town that gets completely taken over and becomes a giant party for one weekend. Featuring Blink 182, Ice Cube, Janes Addiction, Twisted Sister, and many more.
When: June 23 to 26
Where: 111, Laurier Street, Montebello
Eat at Habanera
What: The highly anticipated Cuban eatery from the team behind biiru and Escondite is finally open. Housing only 30 seats set amongst a mojito/rum bar, funky and eclectic Cuban décor, and music that will make you feel like you’re on vacation, this place is set to be the new foodie hotspot.
When: Tuesday to Thursday 5:30 pm to 10 pm and Friday to Saturday 5:30 pm to 11 pm
Where: 1216 Union street, Montreal
Sunday, June 26
Marché des Possibles
What: The Marché des Possibles is a public open-air space featuring a free socio-cultural programming that includes musical performances, screenings of films, and activities for children. The location also features a bar and a biergarten, a market with artists and artisan creations, food trucks, and pop-up restaurants.
When: June 17 to August 7
Where: Corner of Bernard & St-Dominique
The Producers
What: Mel Brooks’ record-breaking, laugh-out-loud spectacle makes its premiere! The Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre recreates this hysterically funny musical comedy, winner of 12 Tony Awards, in a new production that captures the Golden Age of Yiddish humour.
When: Until July 10
Where: 5170 Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montréal
Piknic Electronik
What: The weekly music festival is back throughout the month at Parc Jean Drapeau. Artists this Sunday include Wolf+ Lamb, Soul Clap, Nick Monaco and more. The $11.50 is worth it.
When: June 26
Where: Parc Jean-Drapeau, 1 Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal
Pompeii
What: Soak up the splendour and opulence of Pompeii in a spectacular exhibition that features over 220 archaeological artifacts in a unique multisensorial environment.
When: Until September 5
Where: Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, 1380, Sherbrook Street O, Montreal
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