Another week in Montreal, another lineup of reasons to leave the house.
Dust off those jackets as October settles in, because this edition is absolutely stacked with things worth braving the chill outside, and this time the selection is touching on just about every subculture you can think of.
We're barely scratching the surface here, but: Ska bands sweating it out, vinyl collectors digging through crates, cinnamon roll pop-ups, ramen shops competing for your votes, your last chance to see Medieval knights, riding a mechanical bull, and doing your civic duty at events like nightlife town halls and neighbourhood cleanups. It is wholesome and energetic and pensive and appetizing all at the same time.
Scroll through, pick your nights, and we'll see you out there.
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