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

Thursday

🤘 Taverne Tour turns Montreal’s bars along St. Denis, St. Laurent, and Mont-Royal into a citywide concert hall, showcasing independent artists across multiple genres.

📽️ Festival Fade to Black returns until Feb 8, celebrating Black voices in film, music, and art with screenings, live performances, and panel discussions across Montreal.

🍷 Take in poetry, performance, and wine with Bad Vivant at Fonderie Darling, featuring Marie Ségolène’s QUEUE DE POISSON and a free apéritif for members.

Friday

🌲 Montréal Boréal returns from February 7 to 16, 2025, transforming Saint-Henri into a Nordic-inspired winter festival with outdoor activities, gourmet treats, and a cozy ambiance.

🎵 The NFB hosts a free evening celebrating Canada’s Caribbean diaspora featuring a reggae exhibit, a screening of Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land, a panel discussion, and a CKUT DJ dance party.

🎧 This weekend at the SAT: On Feb 7, Dômesicle takes over the Satosphere with System Olympia and Sierra, bringing immersive beats to the dome. On Feb 8, Chris Luno headlines at Espace SAT for a night of deep house grooves.

Saturday

💞 Public Service returns for round three at Osmo x Marusan, with Brooklyn DJs Toribio and Mickey Perez bringing their celebrated block party vibes to the city.

❄️ Montreal’s Igloofest proves that snow and ice can’t stop the party, as thousands gather in Old Montreal to dance away the winter chill for one more weekend.

🏃 BougeBouge 5K takes participants through Montreal’s underground network, offering a unique way to stay active, explore the city, and escape the winter chill.

Sunday

🏈 Catch Super Bowl 2025 at the Forum de Montréal with an all-you-can-eat tailgate, DJ sets, and drink specials for the biggest game of the year.

🏟️ Réservoir is also screening the Super Bowl with a $25 reservation that includes a tailgate party (5–7 PM), a special game-day plate, and drink deals.

🦮 Pawsome’s winter dog celebration returns with a dog parade, yoga, workshops, prizes, free hot chocolate, and more at Sir-Georges-Étienne-Cartier Square in Saint-Henri.

🫀 Corpus Insolite at Musée des Hospitalières showcases the provocative work of globally acclaimed Montréal artist Jana Sterbak, including a re-creation of her iconic “Vanitas: Flesh Dress for an Albino Anorectic.”

⛳️ Want to play golf? Muni’s winter golf league kicked off, and now runs every Tuesday with a Vegas format, FedEx Cup-style playoffs, and weekly beer pitchers.

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WHAT TO EAT & DRINK IN AND AROUND MONTREAL

Scope the latest restaurant openings, recommendations on where to eat, plus new menus, old classics, and everything in between.

Sip & Date returns on Feb 8 at Bar Le Ber in Nun's Island, offering a chic speed-dating night with mini-date rotations, an icebreaker game, a social mixer, and open mingling for guests aged 25-40.

For one night only on Feb 9, Fleurs et Cadeaux hosts SUNRAMEN by chef Kevin Barrière: Bold takes on ramen, cocktails, and live DJ sets—reservations recommended!

Pre-order a Super Bowl sandwich box from Bossa: Fresh sesame rolls, top-tier ingredients, and a game-day spread inspired by the Eagles 🦅—but Chiefs fans, you’re welcome too.

Polari is hosting a Super Bowl night this Sunday with guest chef Max Hughes serving up a game-day menu featuring pigs in a blanket, chicken rillettes, nachos, and more—yes, they have a TV. 🏈

Double’s and Au Pied de Cochon team up for an all-you-can-eat Super Bowl feast for $100 with foie gras poutine, truffle mac n’ cheese, whole roasted pig, and more—tickets are here.

Bar Bello hosts a one-night-only alcohol-free takeover with Fin Soda cocktails, Apéro à Zéro wines, and Italian bites on Feb 10.

Big news outta Joe Beef: They've planned for a special evening celebrating coastal France with the iconic Bistrot Paul Bert: A four-course seafood feast on Feb 23.

Léché Desserts hosts an intimate three-course osteria-inspired dinner by chef Adam Shiller on February 13, with two seatings at 5 PM and 7 PM—reserve now.

Back in the Day MTL’s Old-School R&B Brunch takes place on Feb 16 at The Farsides and features special homemade delicious things—reserve your spot now.

Sae Low invites you for a special Valentine’s table d’hôte: A $65 three-course menu with dessert (wine pairings +$35) on Feb 14 and 15 at 6:15 PM or 8:15 PM.

Le Pois Penché's got seductive French cuisine, charming hospitality, and a live performance of timeless love songs by crooner Matt Mardini on February 13 and 14.

Jaja's in the Valentine’s Day game with a four-course shared menu featuring scallops, beef tenderloin, and a chocolate, clementine, and hojicha dessert.

Celebrate love at Hà from Feb 11 to 15 with a multi-course shared menu for $60 per person, including a glass of bubbles to start the evening.

Coming up sooner than you think:

The International Beige Buffet returns to Isle de Garde from Feb 18 to 23, pairing a lineup of German-inspired beers with a monochrome menu dedicated to the art of beige cuisine.

Parapluie, one of Canada's best new restaurants in 2024, marks its first anniversary on February 20 with a special fixed menu at $85 per person.

Far in the future, but Lester’s is doing a One-night-only Ribs Night— it's smoked meat like you’ve never had it before, on tender beef ribs, March 1st.

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