Do you have any idea how sad and depressing it is to recommend things that I won’t be here to enjoy?!?! Like there’s a whole ass sign language cabaret and an incredible film about the 2024 eclipse that I will completely miss cuz I gotta go out of town for a few days!!

Naghmeh is an Iranian-Canadian singer-songwriter based in Montreal's Plateau Mont-Royal who weaves cultural connections across English, French, and Farsi through folk music. A child of war and revolution, she uses her platform to elevate the voice of the voiceless, recently releasing her live-recorded EP Live at Barnhouse.

Montreal is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its Metro system,  so celebrate by riding it to a couple of these events that aren’t necessarily in the spots some of y’all are used to. Mhm. Yeah, I said it.

Vikki Gilmore is a Vieux-Port–based singer-songwriter whose folk-inspired music and introspective narratives have reached over nine million listeners worldwide. Following her 2023 debut album Mental Backroads, she continues to craft tender, relatable songs, like her latest release, "Cowboy", that explore grief, human connection, and self-expression.

UCI race getting on your last freaking nerves? Escape into a movie theater for the Montreal International Black Film Festival, or into an art gallery to find The Courage to Be Yourself, or into a little green cafe. Why? 4Soul…

You know you’re a Montreal-er when you try to get out of the Communauto before that dumb recorded message finishes …or maybe it’s just me? Ok yes, I’m a weirdo, but at least I know what fun shyt there is to do this week…

Tucked away on the behemoth of Parc Avenue sits a small, easily-missable venue. I should know – I was almost late for my first show there because I walked right by it…twice. My friend Holly McLachlan was playing on a cold, February night, and she had invited me to play bass for a cover at the end of her set.

Discover the best of Montreal’s underground arts, live shows, and local gems with Montreal's PARADISE, curated weekly by Veronica Manning. This week features a Hip Hop variety show, old-school tunes at Pied du Courant, and Format MTL. Submit your event today!

Abby Stonehouse is an NDG-based stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster, and JFL veteran known for her honest, autobiographical storytelling style. A comedian with hearing loss, she actively champions barrier-free art through projects like Access Granted, an upcoming fully accessible comedy show highlighting performers with disabilities.

Discover the best of Montreal’s underground arts, live shows, and local gems with Montreal's PARADISE, curated weekly by Veronica Manning. This week features Sunday Shorties, The Food/Famine Tour, Fine Vibes Open Mic, and more!