Besides the thousands of people gathering all over the city for the F1 Grand Prix, here is what’s going on around Montreal today, Saturday, June 8.
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Adam Sandler 100% Fresher – Bell Centre
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Adam Sandler spent some time in Montreal last summer, crashing weddings and eating bagels, and tonight, the legendary funnyman is brining his hilarious antics with him to stage.
The actor, writer, producer, and musician has been travelling across North America this spring with his 100% Fresher tour which touches down in Montreal on Saturday.
100% Fresh was released on Netflix on October 23 and marked Sandler’s first comedy special in twenty years, according to Live Nation.
When: Saturday, June 8
Time: 8 pm
Where: Bell Centre, 1909-avenue-des-canadiens-de-Montreal
Tickets: Tickets start at $49,75 at evenko.ca
Formula Peel Street Event
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Peel Street (between Ste. Catherine and Sherbrooke) will be closed off to vehicular traffic to host a street-side party full of terraces, luxurious cars, bars, and entertainers all weekend.
Regarded as one of the most prestigious and respected tourism events in the county, Peel Street business owners come together and host over 450,000 people for four days.
Plus, admission is free. Just expect shoulder-to-shoulder groups and long wait lines.
When: June 8 and 9
Time: Varying times
Where: Peel Street, between Ste. Catherine and Sherbrooke
Price: Free admission
Daniel Tirado – Comedy Nest
As seen on Just For Laughs, Marvel’s The Punisher and Gotham Comedy Live, Daniel Tirado, originally from Montreal, will be sum up his weekend at the Nest tonight.
Daniel is fluent in four languages and grew up surrounded by a diverse range of cultures, giving him a unique perspective on the world and his place in it.
Tirado will enjoy his homecoming all weekend at the Nest.
When: Saturday, June 8
Time: 8 pm
Where: Comedy Nest, 2313 rue Ste. Catherine, 3rd floor
Price: $6 students, $12 general admission
Cirque Du Soleil: Alegria
Alegria by Cirque du Soleil
The world-renowned Cirque du Soleil production will be at the Big Top all weekend.
Alegria, which was first performed by Cirque in 1994, stole the eyes and ears of more than 14 million spectators. Performed under a traditional Big Top tent, the show made its way to 255 different cities over 19 years of touring, until its last performance in 2013.
The show mixes the high energy acrobatics which Cirque du Soleil is famous for with a “rallying theme for change, hope, and optimistic renewal.” The cast is made up of more than 50 performers and musicians, all renowned internationally for their craft.
When: Saturday, June 8
Time: 8 pm
Where: Big Top, Old Port – Jacques-Cartier Quay, de la Commune Street Est
Price: $150 – $412, available online
Crescent Street Grand Prix Festival
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Ever since 1999, the Crescent Street Festival has transformed the popular street into a free venue for race fans, tourists, and Montrealers to celebrate the biggest race in Canada.
From race car displays to mini-games, live music, DJs, and a bunch of great restaurants and bars, Crescent Street is the go-to spot for Grand Prix madness.
When: From now until June 8
Time: 12 pm
Where: Crescent Street (Between de Maisonneuve and Ste. Catherine)
Price: Free admission
Ormstown Fair 2019
Ormstown Fair
The Ormstown Expo, known locally as the Ormstown Fair, has geared up for its 105th anniversary this weekend and it’s a dandy of a time for city-slickers and country-folk alike.
Hosted on the ancient Ormstown fairgrounds, the fair is a mixture of carnival rides, barn animals, derbies, tractor pulls, live music, and agriculture awareness.
Whether you’re driving down from Montreal or you live up the road, the Ormstown Fair is a fan favourite for all ages.
When: From now until June 9
Time: Gates open at 8 am, midway rides at 11 am and close at midnight.
Where: 1 McBain Street, Ormstown
Price: $5-$20, dependent on days and age. Passes available online
PY1 – Through the Echoes
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The first-of-its-kind pyramid-shaped entertainment venue, PY1, created by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté opened to the public last weekend and continues 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: Saturday, June 8
Time: Varies
Where: Montreal’s Old Port
Price: $28.50 – $51, available online
New City Gas
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From racing to dancing, New City Gas might be the go-to spot if you want to boogie late into the night.
Benny Benassi will be spinning beats at the nightclub tonight in honour of the Grand Prix.
When: Saturday, June 8
Time: 10 pm
Where: 950 rue Ottawa
Price: $40 – $90, available online
La Ronde
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Quebec’s biggest amusement park opened three weekends ago and it’s sure to be busy this one as well.
Though the weather forecast may not be on our side, try battling The Goliath, get rocked on Le Ednor or check out the park’s newest ride, Chaos.
When: Saturday, June 8
Where: 22 Chemin Macdonald
When: 10:30 am – 8 pm (11:30 pm during the fireworks)
Price: Available online or at the box office
Montreal Clock Tower
Old Port of Montreal
The Montreal Clock Tower (Tour de l’Horloge) is now open to the general public so get ready to climb some steps to get your Instagram game buzzing.
The 45-metre-high tower, built in 1922, marks the entrance to the Old Port and pays tribute to the sailors lost at sea in wartime.
According to the Vieux-Port de Montreal website, the clock mechanism was made in England and is a replica of London’s Big Ben. “Like Big Ben,” reads the page, “its accuracy is legendary, and sailors would set their own timepieces by it.”
When: Saturday, June 8
Time: 9 am – 10 pm
Where: Quai de l’Horloge, Old Montreal
Price: Free
Give Peace A Chance – The Exhibition
From May 26 to June 2 of 1969, The Queen Elizabeth Hotel welcomed John Lennon and Yoko Ono for their famous Bed-in for Peace.
In honour of the couple’s 50th anniversary of the famous bed-in, the hotel’s lobby will transform into a showroom that showcases photos and guest testimonials pulled from the book, “Give Peace a Chance: John and Yoko’s Bed-in for Peace” by Joan Athey and photographer Gerry Deiter.
Deiter was the only photojournalist covering the 1969 event.
The free exhibition will be on display until October 9, Lennon’s birthday. Visitors are encouraged to share peace vows on their social networks with the hashtags #bedin50 and #givepeaceachance.
When: From now until October 9
Time: 8 am – 10 pm
Where: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, 900 René-Lévesque Boulevard Ouest
Price: Free
La Grande Roue de Montréal
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Hit up Canada’s largest observational wheel and take in some absolutely breathtaking views of the city, during the weekend. Not to mention, some primetime photo ops that’ll make your Instagram crowd jealous.
When: Saturday, June 8
Time: 10 am – 11 pm
Where: 362 rue de Commune Est
Price: $14.79 – $25
iSaute Kirkland
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Take your kids to iSaute Kirkland and pretend it’s for them when it’s really for you.
iSaute is a massive venue that has over 30 giant trampolines, trampoline basketball, wall climbing and a trampoline jungle gym. You pay by the hour, there’s a lot to do and it’s actually a fantastic workout. Fun for all ages (and a great workout).
When: Saturday, June 8
Time: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Where: 3220 Jean Yves, Kirkland
Price: $16 for the first hour, $10 for the second. Tickets are sold at the doo
Yoko Ono’s Arising
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Yoko Ono’s new art exhibition debut in Montreal at the end of April.
As part of the Japanese multimedia artist’s ongoing installation called “Arising,” Ono is asking women to share stories of harm that has been brought on as a result of being a woman. Participants are asked to also send in a photo of their eyes as part of the project.
The installation will be shown accompanied by other interactive works by Ono in which specific instructions will be given to visitors.
When: From now to September 15
Time: 12 pm – 7 pm
Where: Fondation Phi pour l’art contemporain, 451 rue St-Jean
Price: Free
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