As the month of August’s days are numbered, we set our sights to the long weekend. Before we get there however, there’s a bunch of fun events taking place around the city today, August 30.
World Press Photo Exhibition
The 13th annual World Press Photo Exhibition in Montreal showcases some of the most prestigious photographs from around the world. This year, 73,500 photos from 125 different countries will headline the exhibition.
When: Thursday, August 30
Time: 10 am – 12 am
Where: Marché Bonsecours – 325 de la Commune East
Price: $11 for students, $14 general admission, free for kids under 12
Joey Elias at The Comedy Nest
The Montreal-native stand-up comedian, Joey Elias, is taping a new comedy album all weekend at the Comedy Nest and tonight is his first of three shows. The Just for Laughs vet is the best in the business when it comes to crowd work.
When: Thursday, August 30
Time: 8 pm
Where: The Comedy Nest – 2313 Ste. Catherine West (third floor of the Pepsi Forum)
Price: $6 for students, $12 general admission
The MEG Montreal Festival
Not to be confused with the giant shark movie, The MEG Montreal Festival is an electronic dance music fest. Back for its 20th edition, genres include electro, hip-hop, rock, pop and
features Syzzors, Ghost Love and Raveen tonight.
When: Thursday, August 30
Time: 9 pm – 3 am
Where: Le Ministère – 4521 Boulevard Saint Laurent
Price: $8 online, $10 at the door
The Montreal World Film Festival
On the heels of the Fantasia Film Festival, the 42nd edition of the Montreal World Film Festival encourages cultural diversity and understanding between nations and hosts cinema of all continents.
The festival features short films, genre pieces and both competitive and non-competitive selections from films all over the world.
The MWFF is spread throughout various outdoor and indoor venues across the city. Check out their website for specific spots for selected films.
When: August 23 – September 3
Time: Varies according to selected film
Where: Various venues across Montreal
Price: $11 per film
Big Band Burlesque at The Wiggle Room
Montreal is known for its wild burlesque culture and historic jazz scene, tonight, those two blend together into a seamless night of tunes, dancing and performances at the classy Wiggle Room club.
The show features Miss Meow, Queen Ives, Galadriel Caresse, Shy Shy Schullie, Enzo Sabbagha and Elias Halwaji.
When: Thursday, August 30
Time: 8 pm – 11 pm
Where: The Wiggle Room – 3874 Boulevard Saint Laurent
Price: $15 online, $20 at the door
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