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Bonjour-hi and bienvenue-welcome back to the Montreal Bulletin, The Main’s weekly collection of what’s happening, what you might have missed, and what’s to come in Montreal.
This week’s edition before we hit snooze for the holidays is all about Quebec gastronomy, DJ and VJ performances in hotshot and underground venues, and maybe—just maybe—a way to alleviate the eyesore we call construction.
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Friday
- There’s a holiday market going down at Crew Collective & Cafe where 20 local brands and artisans will sell their goods from 11am to 6pm as the on-site kitchen gets cooking.
- Get your holiday beers here! Place orders for special limited editions from the Lachine Canal’s go-to brewery for weird and wild suds, the one and only Messorem Bracitorium and their 12 Days of Dead Christmas.
- Discover handmade products by local artists, from pottery and body care to gourmet treats and home accessories, at the last weekend for Puces POP Édition Hivernale 2022.
- The festive holiday outdoor gatherings of Noël dans le Parc continue with a live performance from Valence on the Fourth Day of Christmas.
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