5 PLACES TO ENJOY JAZZ MUSIC IN MONTREAL

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The MONTREAL JAZZ FEST has just wrapped up. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find great spots around the city to hear trumpets and saxophones year-round. Here’s my list of recommendations for those of you who missed some of the big gigs from the summer festival. Read out more about my alternative picks to enjoy up-and-coming young musicians, old ragtime classics or world-influenced jazz beats. … More

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GAY PRIDE MONTREAL: €�CÉLÉBRATIONS€�

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Gay Pride in Montreal is called “Célébrations”. Debuting in 2007, Célébrations is a relatively new Montreal LGBT festival. The organization and event was created by some key community figures to ensure that the traditional elements of Pride (Parade and Community Day) would be offered to both Montrealers and visitors.

Now into its third year, Célébrations has established itself among the many Montreal queer events (Divers/Cité, Black & Blue, Image&Nation) as a “destination” festival. This means that the gays travel specifically to Montreal to partake in the parties, shows and, most definitely, the massive Pride Parade!

Get the inside scoop on this year’s Pride festivities (including my recommendations)… … More

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FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL MONTRéAL EN ARTS

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This weekend the Gay Village will be over taken by artists!

Find out where the BoulevART is happening… … More

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MONTREAL AND OSHEAGA: COLDPLAY, BEASTIE BOYS...

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If you haven’t noticed yet, Montreal is a city that loves its festivals. From the huge (like the Montreal Jazz Festival) to a bit more off the radar (like Les Nuits D’Afriques). So, when a new fest comes to town it needs to a way to stand out.

Enter Osheaga, the music festival that launched in 2006, which is happening on August 1st and 2nd. It has two major wildcards up its sleeve: it brings musical acts like Coldplay and the Beastie Boys to Montreal and it’s hosted on Parc Jean-Drapeau, a beautiful outdoor space that seems to have been designed with this very fest in mind… … More

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MONTREAL'S JUST FOR LAUGHS COMEDY FESTIVAL

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What I like about Montreal’s festivals is the fact that they constantly renew themselves. They don’t take tourists and locals for granted, but instead are always looking to evolve and offer something different. Read more to find out why Just for Laughs is the best example of an innovative international big gig. … More

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FIREWORKS IN GAY MONTRéAL

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When you are in Montréal and some hottie leans in to say – Salut mon beau homme, do you see fireworks too? – there is a good chance that there might actually be pyrotechnic detonations in the sky.

Every Saturday from June 13 to August 22 2009 at 10:00 p.m. Montréal will play host to an international fireworks competition.

Find out where to catch the explosive gay fireworks action… … More

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TAM TAMS: DRUMS, DANCING AND DOOBAGE

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Every Sunday afternoon, all the peace lovin’ people of Montréal unite: black or white, Anglo or Franco, young or old, gay or straight (and everyone in between). The reason is the “Tam Tams,” a collective drum/circus/dance festival, where the mood is chill and the air is filled with the smell of… hippie lettuce.

I grabbed a Bixi Bike and headed off to the park, where I created my first installation of “Montréal BikeCam.”

Don’t miss my take on one of Montréal’s most peculiar sub-cultures, the “medieval nerf-sword warriors”… … More

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FOR GAYS WHO GIGGLE :: MONTRéAL€�S JUST FOR LAUGHS

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For all you queens, here’s a big “riddle” for you:

What’s versatile, long, and tickles your funny boner?

Click here to find out… … More

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ST-LAURENT STREET SALE RETURNS

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Montréal’s St-Laurent Boulevard is going at it again with its notorious street sale and party. I spoke to you about the STREET FAIR about two weeks ago, but unfortunately the original weekend was rained out. This weekend, however, the sun should be shining, so put on your flip-fops and summer dresses . . . It’s time for afternoon sun and discount shopping, all in one place! … More

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THE FAG FRINGE FORECAST

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Montréal goes a bit nutty each June.

I know the Fringe Festival has begun when I look out my living room window onto St-Laurent Boulevard and see a Drag Queen marching up the street playing the bagpipes. (FYI – she’s known as the Drag-Piper.)

The Fringe Fest runs this year from June 11 – 21. It is an uncensored, low cost, liberal, performance art festival – equal parts theatre, dance, music and creative anarchy. There is a little something for everyone.

As stated in this year’s program, “The Fringe is all about discovery.” But choosing from among 100 or so local, national and international companies can be a bit overwhelming. So I’ve put on my “Fag-Filter” and found the good stuff.

Here are 6 recommendations for homolicious Fringe shows and events… … More

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