Hey, you.
This week’s equal parts live music, wine-drenched festivities, art fairs, and slighted local businesses—in other words, an average weekend in the city.
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This Weekend’s Events
- Nov 15 to 18: Mundial Montreal is bringing together musical artists from all over the world for over half a dozen shows and showcases.
- Nov 16 to 19: M for Montreal’s the place to put your finger on the pulse of Quebec’s indie music scene.
- Nov 19: Scream like Will Ferrell in Elf when Santa Claus comes to (down)town during the 70th edition of the Santa Claus Parade.
- Nov 19 to 20: It’s the art fair to end all art fairs with Expozine, when dozens of artisans gather to sell their zines, crafts, clothes, food, and more.
- Nov 19: The SAT’s dome will be shaking with the last Dômesicle of the season, featuring DJ and VJ performances alongside trippy 360° video projections.
- Nov 17 to 27: Montreal’s international documentary festival RIDM kicks off with Quebec premiers for award winners, new programs, competitions, and thought-provoking roundtables.
- Nov 19 to 20: Drink up as much glou-glou as you can alongside wine growers and makers at RAW WINE’s return to Montreal.
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