This week’s lineup is a little like Montreal itself: loud, layered, and unapologetically overstuffed.
Your feeds are likely full of all the holiday markets rolling out their finest handmade, heartwarming wares. We've collected a few here to explore, but you can expect a lot more in the days to come. There are also some gift guides to explore in our weekly round-up.
As for those music festivals we mentioned, the last of the year's events are now taking place, with events to experience the works of emerging artists taking place. As for enough smoked meat to make your cardiologist sweat? You'll have to read on to find out.
Let’s dig in.

Activities, parties, points of interest, art exhibitions, you name it: These are the weekend events you don't want to miss.

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