As the first month of 2020 starts to wind down, here are a few things worth checking out in Montreal today, January 21, as the workweek gets going.
Happening Gourmand
Nine gourmet restaurants in the Old Port are taking part in the 13th edition of Happening Gourmand, a food festival where foodies can knock back some delicious brunch and dinner meals for under $40.
Whether youâre into pizza, steak, eggs- benedict, or burgers, Happening Gourmand offers gourmet meals and a vibrant atmosphere for every food lover. Plus, the meals wonât set you back too much (weâre dreading the post-holiday credit card statements too).
Check out a full list of participating restaurants online.
When: From now until February 9
Time:Â Varying times per restaurant
Where:Â Nine participating Old Port locations
Price:Â $17 brunch, $25-$35 dinner
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Imagine Van Gogh
Montreal has been coated with an exhibition of the works of Vincent Van Gogh, the Dutch post-impressionist painter who is among the most famous figures in the history of the art world.
The exhibition, Imagine Van Gogh, which opened last month, takes guests through the world of colours and emotions of Van Goghâs works through gigantic murals and an immersive soundtrack.
When:Â Tuesday, January 21
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Where:Â Arsenal Contemporary Art Contemporain
Price: $26 – $36, available online
Bleu, Blanc et Bouge
The Montreal Canadiens foundation has six outdoor, refrigerated rinks around the island. The professional-level rinks provide the opportunity for hockey players to develop their skating skills on exceptional quality ice.
The program is divided into six sessions of approximately 45 minutes each.
The rink is free to use but has rather strict schedules so the shinny hockey players don’t hit the ice at the same time as the little skaters.
Rinks can be found at the following spots around Montreal:
- Villeray-St-Michel-Parc-Extension : François-Perrault Park
- MontrĂŠal Nord : Carignan Park
- Verdun : Willibrord Park
- LaSalle : Hayward Park
- Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce : Confederation Park
- Ahuntsic-Cartierville : MĂŠsy Park
Time:Â Varies per rink
Where:Â Various locations around Montreal
Price:Â Free
Honey Martin Trivia
Honey Martin is a cozy Irish Pub in NDG that hosts a phenomenal trivia night every Tuesday. There are six rounds of ten questions, and a winner is rewarded each round with either a round of drinks or a round of shots. A round for a round â solid deal.
The questions are all general knowledge, and you’ll absolutely love the trivia host. Buy him a shot and you just might get that European geography question right after all.
When: Tuesday, January 21
Time: 9 pm to 1:30 am
Where: 5916 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Price:Â Free
Scotiabank Cheapie Tuesday Movie Night
Scotiabank offers $7 general admission tickers every Tuesday at their downtown location.
This week’s a good one for movies, especially for under $10. Check out Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, 1917, Frozen II, Jumanji: The Next Level, Bombshell, Cats, Knives Out, The Grudge, and much more tonight.
They also have deals on snack combos. Can you honestly say no to that popcorn smell?
When:Â Tuesday, January 21
Time:Â Varies depending on selection
Where:Â 977 Rue Saint-Catherine Ouest
Price:Â General admission starts at $7
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