21 things to do in Montreal this weekend: November 19-21
Montreal is full of things to do this weekend.
There are plenty of stand-up comedies, concerts (including a performance by Billie Eilish’s brother), Christmas events and much more.
As we approach the last full week of November (already ?!), here are a bunch of fun things to check out in Montreal this weekend.
As seen on Just for Laughs and Corner gas, Mike Wilmot has landed at the Comedy Nest all weekend and he’s bringing his wit, unique perspective, and sometimes dirty point of view to four shows this weekend.
With Montreal comics Rodney Ramsey and Chris Sandiford opening up, go have a blast this weekend, you deserve it.
When: November 19 and 20
Time: 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
Or: Le Nid de la Comédie, 2313 rue Ste. Catherine West (3rd floor)
Price: $ 15 Friday, $ 17.50 Saturday, available at the door & in line
Miracle Montreal is back, bringing the holiday spirit to a local bar for the third year in a row (except last year).
The month-long pop-up bar opened on November 16 and ho-ho-hos until December 26, naming a local spot with ugly Christmas sweaters, holiday-themed food and drinks, and the music.
This year, Miracle Montreal invested Parliament in the Old Port, bringing a sleigh full of festive sensations to the stone-walled pub.
Christmas-themed cocktails include Christmapolitan, Christmas Carol Barrel, Old-Fashioned Snowball, Yippie Ki Yay Mother F **** r !, Jingle Balls Nog, Nice Shot, and Naughty Shot.
When: From now until December 26
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Or: 351 Place d’Youville
When was the last time you watched a play? Because the timeless Centaur Theater presents “All I Want For Christmas”, a story about the first night of work of a young elf in Santa’s mail room, plunged into chaos just two days before Christmas.
The 80-minute play is written and directed by Calgary-native actress, improviser and creative artist Rebecca Northan.
When: From now until December 5
Time: Saturday, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m.
Or: Centaur Theater, 453 Saint François Xavier
Price: Varies, available in line
Finneas Baird O’Connell, known by his first name, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and actor.
Oh yeah, he’s Billie Eilish’s brother too.
It will rock the timeless Corona Theater on Saturday evening.
When: saturday 20 november
Time: 8 p.m.
Or: Corona Theater, 2490 Notre-Dame
Price: Various prices, available in line
Travel through space and study the infinitely small to the unfathomable large at this exhibition that connects humanity to the rest of the universe.
When: Daily
Times: Sunday – Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. closed on Mondays
Or: 4801, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin
Price: $ 17 – $ 22, available in line
It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas in Montreal.
After taking a break the last vacation because of you-know-what, Noël Montréal has announced its return to the Quartier des spectacles, offering cultural, festive and culinary events downtown.
In addition to the festive atmospheres, each market will sell local products from maple syrup to toys, decoration, clothing, candy, food, trees and drinks (ideal for gifts). It will host Christmas events and great photo ops.
When: November 20 to January 2
Time: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Or: Quartier des spectacles
Price: Free entry
Indie Night is five improvisation troupes performing long-lasting improvisation sets in a no-frills evening of improv comedy. It is just plain funny.
When: Friday 19 November
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Or: 3716 Notre-Dame Street
Price: $ 11.62
Luttrell is a San Francisco-based DH who gained popularity after filming a set at Burning Man. His music has been called melodic techno and he will be playing beats at the magnificent L’Astral on Saturday.
When: saturday 20 november
Time: 9 p.m.
Or: L’Astral, 305 rue Ste. Catherine
Price: $ 25, available in line
Montreal Canadiens vs Nashville Predators
The struggling 4-13-2 Montreal Canadiens host the Nashville Predators for a Saturday night game this weekend.
While the playoffs seem less and less likely for the Habs with each passing game, at least Cole Caufield is back. Discover young Canadians in a crowded Bell Center?
It’s still not that bad …
When: saturday 20 november
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Or: 1909 avenue des Canadiens de Montreal
Price: Varies by seat, available in line
This fall, the PHI Center is offering completely free programming.
New exhibits include an augmented reality tour, a new music listening room called While alive, a multimedia installation on the windows of the PHI Center featuring Innu poet Joséphine Bacon, and a series of screenings of new films by emerging black artists from Montreal.
When: Daily
Times: Monday to Tuesday, 9 am to 5 pm; Wednesday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Or: 315 Saint-Paul West
Price: To free
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