Thursday is finally here and there’s a lot happening around town. Get into the weekend mood by checking out these events.
V Winter Village
The traditional winter village at Montreal’s Olympic Park has officially returned for 2018.
From now until March 25, 2018, you can enjoy outdoor skating on a brand new frozen trail, browse the pop-up shops, discover artisanal products, and take part in plenty of other fun winter activities.
Where: Olympic Park, 4545 Pierre-de Coubertin Ave
When: Until March 25, 2018
Time: Thursday and Friday: 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
There are also special hours during the holidays. Check website for details.
Prices: Skates: $8 /Helmet: $3
Montreal Botanical Garden Butterflies Go Free
The Montreal Botanical Garden’s annual “Butterflies Go Free” exhibit is back for another year. Taking over the Main Exhibition Greenhouse from February 22 until April 29, visitors can step into a humid tropical oasis that will make you forget all about winter.
Where: Montreal Botanical Garden, 4101, rue Sherbrooke Est
When: Until April 29, 2018
Art Matters
Art lovers will be getting a treat as North America’s largest undergraduate arts festival will be coming to Montreal.
Art Matters will take place from March 3 to 27 at various galleries and creative spaces around the city.
When: Until March 27, 2018
Where: Various locations
Art Souterrain
Taking art out of the galleries and integrating them into daily life, Art Souterrain is hands down one of the coolest art festivals Montreal has ever hosted.
Each installation will be set in a different underground tunnel in Montreal. Art Souterrain will take over several kilometres of underground space, as well as 9 satellite spaces in the city
Where: Various locations around the city. Check website for details.
When: Until March 25, 2018
Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art Leonard Cohen Exhibit
Montreal’s Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting an ongoing immersive exhibition to honour the legendary Leonard Cohen.
“A Crack in Everything,” is a multidisciplinary exhibit will showcase works of art from local and international artists who were inspired by Cohen.
Where: Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art
When: Until April 8, 2018