Through March 2009
Skate!
Last call for outdoor skating, don't forget to call the rink of your choice ahead of time to make sure it's still open.
March through April 2009
Sugar Shack Season
If these seven sugar shacks one hour from Montreal don't satisfy your maple cravings, then I don't know what will.
Through March 1st, 2009
Montreal's New Music International Festival
Experimental music fest features a Gagagku-inspired performance with Karen Young, Hauts Voltages, a tribute to contemporary music and progressive rock and more.
March 1st and March 8, 2009
Pointe-à-Callière's Port Symphonies
The 15th edition of Pointe-à Callière's outdoor Port Symphonies features trains, boats and the sounds of Notre-Dame's church bells to the beat of this year's guest composer Bernard Falaise (nice choice!). Free for all.
March 2 to March 5, 2009
Montreal Fashion Week
Find out which Montreal designers succumb to flash-in-the-pan trends (to add insult to global economic injury, can anyone say leather pants and cow print leggings?) and who holds true to their own brand of style as Montreal's finest designers showcase their 2009 fall/winter collections. And yours truly got to drop by last Montreal Fashion Week, but you're on your own this time.
Through March 8, 2009
Montreal International Children's Film Festival
Over 30 films featured, including animation for kids of all ages. Generally French with English subtitles.
Through March 8, 2009
Winter Weekends
Parc Jean-Drapeau's Winter Weekends are a chance for residents to skate, slide, snowshoe, play hockey in a NHL regulation size rink and snowboard in a spanking brand new snow park at very affordable prices.
March 8 to April 8, 2009
Anthropographia: Photojournalism Competition on Human Rights
Check out the 26 nominated photographs, exhibited at the Cinéma du Parc. Winner(s) announced March 21st.
March 11 to March 14, 2009
Under the Snow Music Festival
Don't miss Montreal's Thisquietarmy and the UK's Yellow6.
March 12 to March 22, 2009
Montreal Human Rights Film Festival
The 4th edition of the Montreal Human Rights Film Festival opens with 8, a collection of 8 short films directed by the likes of Jane Campion, Gus Van Sant, Wim Wenders and other accomplished filmmakers each addressing the 8 Millenium Development Goals set in 2000 and the fest closes with D'une seule voix. For details of what films are playing in between, check out the full Human Rights Film Fest lineup. Website in French.
March 12 to March 22, 2009
Action Week Against Racism
Marking the United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with over 10 days of film screenings, discussions, exhibits and performances, details of the 10th Action Week Against Racism should be coming out soon. Check the website for details.
March 13 to March 15, 2009
Eat Well and Living Green Expo
Find out how to eat better with the 2009 edition of Eat Well and Living Green, featuring cooking demonstrations, conferences and activities of all sorts. Don't forget your shopping bags!
Through March 14, 2009
Art Matters
Every year since 2000, Concordia University showcases its undergrads' artistic works, from spoken word to animation to visual arts and more.
March 17 and March 18, 2009
Montreal Job and Training Fair
A job hunting haven with over 600 exhibitors offering jobs in a variety of fields, with an emphasis on call centers, the financial sector, retail and restoration, technology, engineering, manufacturing and transportation.
March 19 to March 29, 2009
International Festival of Films on Art
Examining art from every field and format, check out this FIFA 27th edition preview clip. Fest highlights include Academy Award winner Peter and The Wolf, Malls R Us/Shopping à la folie and meet Awakenings' real-life doctor in Oliver Sacks: Takes of Music and the Brain. There are also some free events at FIFA too.
March 19 to April 5, 2009
Festivalissimo
Edition numero 13 of Montreal's annual Iberian-Latino Cultural Festival features a film fest, live shows, and a visual arts exhibition. More details to come, check the website for updates.
March 20, 2009
Spring Equinox
Yay!
March 22, 2009
Montreal's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Be Irish for a day. Well, technically 40% of Quebecers already have that covered but everyone is welcome so don't miss Montreal's 185th consecutive St. Patrick's Day Parade, a happy joyful Sunday noon must!
March 28, 2009
Earth Hour in Montreal
Show your concern for climate change and "vote." Celebrate Earth Hour in Montreal and shut off all the lights for just one hour. It's so simple.
March 31st, 2009
Rent Increase Letters
If your lease starts in July, you know it's that time again. So here's a quick primer on the latest rent increase guidelines.
Through April 11, 2009
Watch the Montreal Canadiens Skate!
Keep track of the Montreal Canadiens' 100th hockey season.
Through Spring. And Summer. And Fall.
Your Montreal Pothole Survival Guide
Dearest Montreal motorists, you need all the help you can get.
