The Main - Montreal's City Magazine

Arts & Culture

These gifts offer a thoughtful reminder to prioritize well-being and encourage relaxation, confidence, and a moment of peace.

The joy of sharing good local food and drink with thoughtful gifts that speak to the heart—and the palate.

Skip the ordinary and give gifts that spark joy, foster learning, and bring people closer to the things they love.

Why settle for mass-produced sparkle when local creators from Montreal and Quebec are redefining what jewelry can be?

A curated list of gift ideas highlighting the best clothing from local Montreal and Quebec designers.

For those who value both function and beauty: These gift ideas from local creators transform the essentials of home life into works of art.

A lifetime of cheap thrills: More than 10,000 vinyls line the walls of this Montreal new & used record store dating back to the 1970s.

All the holiday and Christmas markets taking place in November and December in Montreal, plus options beyond the city.

A practical guide from a Montreal expert on how space can tell stories through texture, lighting, colour, furniture, accessories, and more.

Meet the film hawker covering Montreal with his handiwork.

Veteran musician Hua Li 化力 weighs in on how racialized artists can thrive today in Montreal’s experimental, indie DIY music scene.

Turning life’s heartbreaks and anxieties into creations that blend nostalgia with a sharp edge.

On the agenda: Rest, relaxation, and casual encounters, all on Soviet-era carpet—if the chemistry’s right.

Country music and cowboy core, long a rural staple in Quebec, have made urban inroads into Montreal—and they aren't going anywhere.

Halloween parades are a staple in cities like New York, Chicago, Salem, and Atlanta—not to mention a litany of small towns—so why not Montreal?