After 135 issues of The Bulletin, hundreds of stories, and more DMs from readers about where to go and what to eat than we can count, we figured it was time:
The Main is throwing its first-ever block party.
And if you’re reading this, that means you’re on the list.
It’s happening Sunday, July 20, from 12 to 4PM at WILLS—and it’s our way of saying thank you. For following along. For opening our emails. For sharing stories, trusting tips, and showing up for the people and places we spotlight.
We’re bringing together some of our favourite collaborators and characters from the last year and change:
WILLS: Our gracious host
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 Bulletin: A beer garden thrift market, too many DJs, and race weekend at an art gallery? [Issue #133]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthemain.ghost.io%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2025%2F06%2F49745-Credit-FR----Eva-Blue------Tourisme-Montre--al-EN-Credit----Eva-Blue------Tourisme-Montre--al.jpg&w=640&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)