OTHER EVENTS
ATWATER LIBRARY AND QWF
1200 Atwater Ave., Westmount
Information session on the Language Portal of Canada
Jan. 24, 11:30-1:30 p.m.
The Atwater Library co-hosts with the Quebec Writers Federation an information session on the Language Portal of Canada, which offers a wealth of free English- and Frenchlanguage resources — tools, quizzes and links — to improve writing. 514-935-7344 www.atwaterlibrary.ca
BASILIQUE NOTRE-DAME DE MONTRÉAL
110 Notre-Dame St. W.
AURA
Jan. 2-Sept. 30
AURA is a luminous experience in the heart of the Basilica, produced by Moment Factory. Light unveils the richness of the Notre-Dame Basilica’s heritage and invites us to celebrate its beauty. The experience begins with a path of lights, revealing the Basilica’s wealth of exquisite works. A progressive immersion into a sonically and visually captivating universe guides visitors to the heart of Notre-Dame. Then, light, orchestral music and grandiose architecture combine to create a unique, three-act multimedia spectacle. Allow yourself to be transported by AURA and discover an unexpected, stunning universe presented upon one of the most sublime canvases imaginable: the Notre-Dame Basilica. 514-842-2925 http://www.aurabasiliquemontreal.com/en/
FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL
Théâtre du Nouveau Monde, 84 Ste. Catherine St. W.
SLAV: A theatrical odyssey based on slave songs
(Robert Lepage, Ex Machina and Betty Bonifassi)
June 26-July 7, 8 p.m. Combining the innovative expertise of Ex Machina, the staging brilliance of Robert Lepage and the incomparable voice of Betty Bonifassi, SLAV is a theatrical odyssey inspired by and focused on traditional AfricanAmerican slave and work songs, from cotton field plantations to railroad yards, immortalized by John and Alan Lomax during the ’30s. An astonishingly visual tribute to music as an engine of resilience and freedom. 514-866-6668 http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/en-CA/Programmation/Concert/9431
POINTE-À-CALLIÈRE
Pointe-à-Callière, 350 Place Royale
Passion: Hockey exhibition
until March 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends For over 100 years, Montreal’s heart has been beating to the rhythm of hockey. From one season to the next, fans fill the seats, listen on the radio or gather in front of the TV screen to support their favourite team. The city is blessed in this respect; it is represented by the oldest and most legendary team in the league, the Montreal Canadiens. It was also in Montreal, in November 1917, that a group of hockey team owners from Quebec and Ontario came together to form the National Hockey League. Going back even further, 125 years ago, then-governor general of Canada Lord Stanley awarded the cup that would bear his name to Canada’s hockey champions. Celebrating the NHL’s centennial and the 125th anniversary of the Stanley Cup and the Montreal Canadiens, Pointeà-Callière is presenting Passion: Hockey. Come rediscover the popular roots of hockey and get back in touch with your inner child. Take a look back at the achievements of legendary players. Armchair managers, bring out your inner fan and come discover a locker-room full of secrets in this fascinating exhibition on the world of hockey.
514-872-9150 https://pacmusee.qc.ca/en/
Queens of Egypt
April 10-Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends Travel back in time to ancient Egypt — to the days of the Egyptian Empire, some 3,500 years ago — where you will meet women whose remarkable destiny saw them become the wives, mothers and daughters of pharaohs. The exhibition features over 350 prestigious objects, including monumental statues, frescoes, sarcophagi, a mummy, funerary objects and jewelry related to such legendary queens as Nefertari, Nefertiti and Hatshepsut. An impressive multi-sensory experience that takes a look at one of the most important and celebrated civilizations in history. 514-872-9150 https://pacmusee.qc.ca/en/exhibitions/detail//queens-of-egypt/
TOHU
2345 Jarry St. E.
Coups de coeur by la TOHU
Feb. 22-March 4, 8 p.m. every day, 2 p.m. weekends
The best of contemporary circus from here and abroad. The tradition lives on for a third year; under seasoned director Fernand Rainville, the circus’ crème de la crème sets up in the circular hall. TOHU’s signature show brings together select circus artists in outstanding acts. Each galainspired performance, both playful and highly emotional, is hosted by a flamboyant master of ceremonies, and celebrates excellence, diversity and creativity. Enjoy the strong performances of world-travelling artists happily performing a prestigious show at TOHU in a communal state of mind. It’s a unique opportunity for circus enthusiasts, and new fans, to see the most dazzling and unusual feats in a wide range of disciplines. Artists from local and international companies such as Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Éloize, Les 7 Doigts and many more get together on stage, painting a stunning portrait of today’s circus. In French.
Petits pieds à grignoter (Eat Sweet Feet)
by Le Radiant
March 6-10, 10 a.m.
Midway between traditional circus and theatre, Petits pieds à grignoter (Eat Sweet Feet) is a story that brings together acrobatics, comedy, shadow puppetry, clown arts and juggling, taking you to a funny, silly and touching world. Inspired by tales, this multidisciplinary show tells the story of an eight-year-old boy with a rich imagination who transforms the world around him into a fantasy universe inhabited by ogres and trolls. Two international circus stars, Krin Haglund and Gisle Henriet, along with a very talented child, take over the stage with incredible presence. In French. Double feature with PSS PSS by Baccalà Clown.
PSS PSS by Baccalà Clown
March 6-10, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Following their huge success at Montréal Complètement Cirque in 2016, this great clown duo is back in town in a hilarious show for the whole family. The two charming performers create great things from virtually nothing. With the audience, they build a unique world prompting a whole range of reactions, from fascination to laughter, tenderness to surprise. Winners of more than 15 awards internationally, Pss Pss! is the work of clown art masters Camilla Pessi and Simone Fassari, an irresistibly cute couple. An intelligent performance with great finesse sure to please parents and children alike. Double feature with Petits pieds à grignoter (Eat Sweet Feet). 514-376-8648 tohu.ca
Montreal Complètement Cirque
July 5-15, 5 p.m.
Various locations in Montreal From July 5-15, Montreal moves to the rhythm of the circus. Its plazas, streets, parks and sidewalks become venues for colourful, high-flying performances. Montréal Complètement Cirque invites you to discover 2018’s best of the best. Family-friendly shows, new creations, free participatory activities and outdoor performances, the festival has something for everyone and is ready to welcome little ones or grown-ups in search of the extraordinary, surprises and emotions. https://montrealcompletementcirque.com/fr/