So it's November. I know, the July events seemed to breed a little more excitement and anticipation but don't judge November too quickly cause we've got chocolate clothing, pre-holiday fun and the finest in French film on schedule. And you'll be pleased to know there are still a few events and shopping locations devoid of Christmas jingles. For now.
1. Festivals and Highlights
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Expect only the best in French film at Cinemania, don't forget to remember, get a head start on the Christmas season, or indulge in the work of 17 Shaolin masters.
2. Music, Concerts, Live Shows
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A busy, busy month for music, November is packed with 17 of the city's best acts -- Orange Orange, Malajube, Le Matos, etc. -- playing M for Montreal and another 60 shows are planned with French music fest Coup de Coeur, including tunes by Jipé Dalpé, Gypsy Sound System and Pierre Lapointe onstage with only his piano.
Other fine bets involve the delightful boys of Skinny Puppy (hopefully) cheering up fans with some older samplings (perhaps a few light tracks), the Montreal Symphony Orchestra pares down to four, proposing Schubert's string quartet Death and the Maiden, Lady Gaga tells it like it is and Peaches claims she upped the ante by toning it down. And there's pages more in your Guide to Montreal Music Events in November.
3. Family and Community Events
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Between Christmas parades and assorted holiday fun, behind-the-Biodome activities and high performance superdogs, there's a fair bit of affordable to-dos for the whole family.
4. Museum Exhibits
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It's last call for Madagascar and its lemurs at the Biodome, Chateau Ramezay revisits shepherd's pie, tourtière and other traditional Québécois dishes with their latest exhibit 'Let's Eat!' and if you haven't seen SpaceStation 3D yet, you're in for a treat.
