Somehow it’s already June 17 as another workweek starts off. To help cure those Monday blues, here are a few things to check out around Montreal today.
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PY1 – Through the Echoes
The first-of-its-kind pyramid-shaped entertainment venue, PY1, created by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté opened to the public this month and will continue its strong showing this weekend as well.
The innovative venue will offer a multi-sensory experience, state-of-the-art technology and “a unique playground” for multimedia entertainment combining high tech with the talent of the greatest digital creators.
The PY1 experience is slated to make its worldwide debut with Through the Echoes, a show produced exclusively for the pyramid, on June 1, located near the Clock Tower grounds in the Old Port.
When:Â Monday, June 17
Time:Â Varies
Where: Montreal’s Old Port
Price: $28.50 – $51, available online
HUM(AIN) – We Could Be Human: A Learning Machine
It seems like Siri has some SIRIous competition as a new art exhibition in Montreal features an AI robot that learns from visitors the more it interacts with them.
As part of musician David Usher’s Hum(ai)n exhibition, a digital character named Ophelia will be speaking with humans all summer. This interaction will help to evolve her cognitive state.
When:Â From now until September 15
Time:Â 10 am – 8 pm
Where:Â Phi Centre, 407 Saint-Pierre
Price:$21.97 – $25.50, available online
Le Lave-Auto
A Montreal car wash has undergone a complete transformation as part of MURAL Fest.
World-renowned urban artist Joshua Vides, who is known for making real-life 3D objects appear as simple 2D black and white sketches, applied his signature treatment to a Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Lave-Auto Laurier, 40-year-old car wash at the corner of Saint-Urbain and Laurier.
It’s totally Instagram worthy.
When:Â Monday, June 17
Where:Â 85 Avenue Laurier Ouest
Time: 8 am – 6 pm (until 7 pm on Thursday – Sunday)
Price:Â Free
ELEKTRA Festival Montreal
ELEKTRA is a digital arts festival that promotes art and robotics. The festival kicked off this past week and features art exhibitions, musical performances, and workshops.
When:Â Monday, June 17
Time:Â 7 pm
Where: Various venues around Montreal, visit the website for details
Price:Â $28.75, available online
The World’s Smallest Open Mic
Local comedians Walter J Lyng and Vance Michel host what they call “the smallest open mic show in the world.” The acts aren’t small, the venue is.
The show’s featured acts include Gord Disley, Zackary Kik, and Amer Rez and will be headlined by a mystery headliner.
The event organizers warn that only 20 seats are available. Cozy, intimate stand-up comedy is the best kind.
When:Â Monday, June 17
Time: 8 pm – 10 pm
Where: Hurley’s Irish Pub, 1225 rue Crescent
Price:Â $5
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