From cinematic gore fest to outdoor dance steps, Montreal offers the ideal staycation location in July. With something for every taste, take a look at these choice (and affordable, if not free) activities!
1. Festivals and Highlights
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July is hot in this town! Fireworks are with us for yet more weeks on end, the Montreal Jazz Festival is oozing with free shows, Just for Laughs, the Fantasia Film Fest and Nuits d'Afrique are back, then there's Piknic and free outdoor dance lessons ...
2. Music, Concerts, Live Shows
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A few Jazz Fest picks here, some choice FrancoFolies shows there (Pierre Lapointe anyone?)... click on some names and watch a few clips!
3. Family and Community Events
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From the Carifiesta Parade to the Planetarium's latest show, check out some summer events suitable for the whole family and come back for updates!
4. Theater and Dance
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Learn the waltz for free, brush up on your salsa at the Old Port or enjoy some Shakespeare in the park as Repercussion Theatre takes on The Tempest.
5. Museums and Art Galleries
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The Montreal Science Center hosts the Science of Aliens, Eric Nadeau's Robotspectives at la TOHU are free to the public and the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit remains at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts through the summer.
