January's second act is in full swing, and the best things to do this weekend in Montreal prove the city's done treating winter like something to survive. Igloos become dance floors, galleries unveil new worlds, thrift racks overflow with vintage gold, and neighbourhood bars mark milestones worth toasting.
Whether you're catching Lynch at Cinema Du Parc, sweating through a free outdoor yoga session in Lafontaine Park, or losing yourself to Russian disco at Nevski's Après-Ski party, the weekend favours those who layer up and lean in. Winter's not slowing down — and neither is Montreal.
And if you want these sent straight to your inbox on Thursday mornings before anyone else? Subscribe to The Main.
Join The Main free and keep reading.
Create a free account.
Create a free account to unlock this story and get 3 articles a month, plus our weekly Bulletin.
- 3 free articles per month
- Save your favourite places & guides
- Weekly newsletter The Bulletin
- Stay connected to Montreal culture
Become an Insider.
Unlock unlimited access, exclusive guides, and member perks — and help support the independent Montreal stories we publish every week.
Subscribe- Unlimited access to all stories
- Exclusive features & local insights
- Special offers and event invites
- 10% off in our shop
- Support local storytelling
Already a member? Sign in




![The Bulletin: A landmark burns, a brunch legend returns, and an après-ski with Russian disco [Issue #165]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthemain.ghost.io%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2026%2F01%2F68ee73c305b15e8f92cc92fd_FOIEGRAS-06-1.jpg&w=256&q=75)




![The Reeds: A Novel [Stamped by Author]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.shopify.com%2Fs%2Ffiles%2F1%2F0601%2F1709%2F0544%2Ffiles%2FIMG_9098.heic%3Fv%3D1730301494&w=3840&q=75)