This is the time of year when it seems like the construction goes into overdrive. They are trying to get every little last thing done before the snow, I guess. But I’m so over it. I just want to walk down St. Catherine street and get bumped into by a matcha-crazed GenZer in peace.

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!!

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.

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…

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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!