5 things to do in Montreal today: Tuesday, January 7

Now that the dust has settled in the post-holiday portion of 2020, here are a handful of things going on around Montreal today, January 7.

Great Bear Rainforest 3D

Embark on a wild 3D journey at the Science Centre through the Great Bear Rainforest, a sanctuary for grizzlies, sea wolves, otters, humpback whales, and the rare subspecies of black bears known as the spirit bear.

When: Tuesday, January 7
Time: Varying times
Where: Montreal Science Centre
Price: $9 – $12, available online

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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 week, takes guests through the world of colours and emotions of Van Gogh’s works through gigantic murals and an immersive soundtrack.

When: Tuesday, January 7
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Arsenal Contemporary Art Contemporain
Price: $26 – $36, 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 to 11 pm
Where: Place des Festivals
Price: 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 – 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 7
Time: 9 pm – 1:30 am
Where: 5916 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Price: 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, 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: Tuesday, January 7
Time: Varies depending on selection
Where: 977 Rue Saint-Catherine Ouest
Price: General admission starts at $7