Montréal is home to many summer festivals, such as Jazz Fest, Just For Laughs and the World Film Festival. But perhaps the most lively and colorful festivals are those hosted by and catered to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. The two most prominent queer festivals in the summer are Divers/Cité and Célébrations. But what’s the difference? Which one is actually “PRIDE” in Montreal? And which festival will be best for you? Join me as I clarify the difference between Montreal’s two gay summer festivals…
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Phoebe Greenberg’s DHC/ART + Michal Rovner
Montreal has a new patron of the arts: Phoebe Greenberg. And her uncommon taste for risky adventures made her create one of the best art galleries in town, showcasing the work of experimental artists from all over the world. Read more to know why Montreal is now a real avant-garde city… in many ways.
GAY CAM for Google
One of the best things about Montreal’s Gay Village is that the street is closed to traffic throughout the summer. This essentially means that St. Catherine’s street is like a pedestrian runway, featuring amazing patio action, jovial street performers and even a volleyball court. However, I became concerned.
A Greasy Spoon in the Gay Village
It’s 3 o’clock in the morning. You just shut down the bar. But your night is not over. Your stomach is growling. You need a greasy spoon restaurant to intervene on the impending hangover. I’ll tell you where to go…
Daniel Does Dave
If you’ve ever sat with clammy hands in the waiting room of your local health clinic, you know that viral is rarely a good thing. But in the world of social media and cyber celebrity-ism, one dreams of mass (infectious) popularity. We all want the kind of virus that Susan Boyle caught. Last year, a little video clip featuring Mr. Dave-the-Dreamboat was created to demystify the reputation of Montréal. It was entitled “Dave does Montréal” and it spread like herpes at a whorehouse. Here it is… What do you think? Is Montréal as sinful as they say? Message me on Facebook with your thoughts. I’ll take the most exciting sentiments and post them in the coming weeks.
Gay Volleyball: Can you dig it?
As you are aware (or not), there is more to gay life than just hot dance parties and online cruising. With Montréal’s thriving gay community, we have many options to meet new folks and participate in a variety of activities. Such as gay volleyball! Check out what brings all the boys to my court… (And how you can get some hot gay volleyball action.)
Karaoke Queens
You don’t have to be an American Idol to be a singing sensation. All you need is a few friends, a couple of drinks and a karaoke bar. (Okay, the ability to disassociate oneself from all forms of dignity is also helpful.) Karaoke is a tried n’ true form of fun; the perfect start to a crazy night. With a few friends, including a fellow Montréal Insider (the darling Tamy Emma Pepin), I hit up a local Karaoke Lounge and belted out some pop standards. Fave Moment: Me butchering the melody of “Piano Man” by Billy Joel. Check out these mad skills…
Piknic Électronik :::: I Can’t Wait!
One of my absolute favourite summer activities has to be soaking up electronic beats and rays of sunshine in Parc Jean-Drapeau. Every Sunday afternoon Montréalers shake their booties at an outdoor dance party. It is called Piknic Électronik. I wanted to give you a little taste of the excitement, so I made a little dance video – “I Can’t Wait!” Check it out…
