5 things to do in Montreal today: Tuesday, December 3

Here are five things worthy of checking out in Montreal today, December 3, as we welcome in the first Tuesday of the new month.

The Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre

The Canadiens are hoping December treats them better than November did.

After suffering their eighth consecutive loss on Sunday to the Boston Bruins, the Habs look to get back into the W column as they host the New York Islanders.

When: Tuesday, December 3
Time: 7 pm
Where: Bell Centre — 1909 avenue des Canadiens de Montreal
Price: Varies per date and seat selection, available online

• See also:
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  • Frustrated Canadiens fans demand change after team’s 8th consecutive loss
  • There will be a memoriam for the Polytechnique massacre in Montreal this week

Montreal Bach Festival

Montreal’s Bach Festival is devoted to classical music buffs and obviously, composer Johann Sebastian Bach. From local and international artists, the two-week festival will interpret the works of the composer in new and traditional ways.

When: From now until December 7
Time: Varying times
Where: Maison Symphonique de Montréal — 1600, rue St-Urbain
Price: $15 – $186, available online

Devendra Banhart

Devendra Obi Banhart is a Venezuelan American singer-songwriter and visual artist. Banhart was born in Houston, Texas, and was raised by his mother in Venezuela, until he moved to California as a teenager to pursue his music career.

He’ll be performing at the timeless Corona Theatre tonight.

When: Tuesday, December 3
Time: 8 pm
Where: Theatre Corona
Price: $48, available online

Luminothérapie

Place des Festivals is lit.

The Quartier des Spectacles’ public square is hosting the 10th edition of Luminothérapie through Pop!, a celebration of five fantastical creatures that aim to light up the city during the dark days of winter.

Because if anything can lighten up our bleak winter, it’s Luminothérapie, Quebec’s largest temporary public art installation.

When: From now until January 26
Time: 12 pm to 11 pm
Where: Place des Festivals
Price: Free

Illumi Cavalia

The dark days of winter need to be brightened up a touch and that’s where Cavalia’s Illumi comes in.

Check out a world of magical, captivating, and gorgeous lights in an extraordinary outdoor show created from thousands of light sculptures, characters, and designs.

When: Tuesday, December 3
Time: 4 to 10 pm
Where: Illumi Cavalia — 2805 Boulevard du Souvenir, Laval
Price: $14.50 – $18.50, available online