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Gabrielle Drolet on chronic pain, humour, and the memoir she never meant to write
In a world that rarely knows how to talk about disability, the Montreal writer and cartoonist found a new way to speak.
Mile End en Fête is back to turn a neighbourhood into a playground
Two jampacked days of art, food, music, and a whole lot of sidewalk energy turn Mile End's streets into a massive block party.
Paul Beaubrun is the bridge between Haiti and Montreal you should be listening to
How a chance encounter with Arcade Fire in Montreal turned into a cross-cultural collaboration rooted in rhythm, resistance, and home.
Debbie Underwood paints the version of Montreal we want to believe in
Through acrylic paintings, Underwood preserves landmarks and streetscapes from a city she never really left.
A complete guide to YATAI MTL 2025, Montreal’s Japanese street market
Four days of street food, sake, style, and a stylish Shiba Inu show along the Lachine Canal in Griffintown.
Inside C2 Montréal 2025: What to expect, who to see, and how to make the most of It
A practical (and unofficial) guide to navigating three days of ideas, labs, and unexpected connections—this is how to do C2 like a local.
How Montreal's Super Boat People reframes Cambodian, Laotian & Vietnamese narratives
Not your typical heritage project: In kitchens, galleries, and community halls, a louder, richer story is emerging.
A local's guide to the best things to do in Montreal [May 2025]
Soak up the first signs of spring and shake off what’s left of winter with the best things to do in Montreal right now.
Things to do in Montreal during May
From cider crawls and kimono parades to electro Sundays and neighbourhood street fests—Montreal in May doesn’t slow down.
50 years later, The Word Bookstore has outlived every prediction
Half a century later, The Word is a living argument for why places built on passion outlast everything.
The artist behind Montreal’s most therapeutic street art
Discussing 15 years of anonymity, personal pain, and guerrilla positivity with MAKENOIZE.
Vincent Tsang on Dime MTL's early days, his artistic evolution, and Montreal's creative class
Some of the greatest creative decisions from Dime MTL's artistic director? Refusing to leave Montreal, and betting on joy.
Shop local at Marché ASIASIE 2025, Montreal’s premier pan-Asian market
From pantry staples and K-beauty to calligraphy workshops and Indian dance: Shop local at Montreal’s biggest pan-Asian market experience.
Meet Lewis Mallard, Montreal's psychedelic folk artist
Between performance and very real hallucinations.
Your guide to Japan Week 2025: 11 days of food, culture, and crafts in Montreal
From ramen and wagashi to kimono parades and tea markets, here’s how to make the most of Japan Week 2025 in Montreal.