Starting this week! Art lovers, take note! #montreal

How this photographer chronicled Quebec for more than half a century | CBC Accessibility From the storefronts of Montreal to the homes of rural Quebec, Gabor Szilasi documented the province's people and places.

A beautiful peek at old Montreal and the regions through the lens of a Hungarian immigrant! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #montreal

Hockey worship? Habs fans pack into cathedral to watch NHL playoffs Fans are cheering on the Montreal Canadiens from the pews of the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-l’Évangéliste, 40 minutes outside Montreal. The church in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., is a heritage site that...

If there's one faith that unites all of us Quebecers, it's hockey! An appropriate setting for a Habs viewing party then... a church in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu! www.cbc.ca/player/play/... #montreal #hockey

A reminder to register for QDF’s Grad Showcase by April 23rd. The words “Grad Showcase” appear in big, glowing letters, with a silhouette of four graduates wearing gowns leaping in the air with their caps in hand. Underneath, the dates and location of the event read: “May 19, 20, 21. Segal Centre,” followed by text that reads, “Calling all graduating students in acting and design from recognized theatre institutions!” The QDF logo appears at the bottom.

An overview of how the showcase works for actors and designers. Text reads: “ACTORS: Prepare a two-minute monologue of your choosing, along with a two-minute secondary artistic piece. This can be a contrasting monologue, a song, a movement piece, clown work… It’s up to you! DESIGNERS: Present an 8-minute overview of a design project you’ve created during your training. Introduce yourself and guide the directors through your process, highlighting how your vision was developed and realized.” Underneath, additional text reads: “Following your audition or presentation, our panel of directors will ask you a few questions to get to know you better as an artist. Check out more details on our website!”

Only three days left to register for the Grad Showcase! This is an opportunity for graduating students in acting and design streams of recognized theatre institutions to showcase their craft to a panel of professional directors. Learn more and register at: quebecdrama.org/grad-showcase

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What the Puck: Euphoric Canadiens fans calling for sweep after Game 1 thriller Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky's overtime strike in Tampa was a beautiful moment for bleu-blanc-rouge faithful.

Are you watching the playoffs? For long-suffering Habs fans, there's hope at last... >knocks on wood< montrealgazette.com/news/what-th... #montreal #hockey

This Canadian director has 2 movies opening today. Here's what that's like | CBC News In Montreal, a young woman in a Spin magazine T-shirt stares furiously at the blank page on her 2011 MacBook. It's a moment from the new movie Mile End Kicks that could have been ripped from director ...

Montreal Millennials rejoice... 2011 Mile End is getting a big screen memorialization in cinemas soon; check out CBC's interview with director Chandler Levack! www.cbc.ca/news/enterta... #filmsky #montreal

So much coming up in the city this Spring! Keep a special eye out for Trellis recipients' upcoming shows: Detroit from the Segal Centre for Performing Arts and Seeker from @centaurtheatre.bsky.social and Talisman Theatre! #theatresky #montreal

Watch 15 LGBTQ Canadian filmmakers talk about their craft | CBC Arts In honour of National Canadian Film Day, celebrate some of the great queer talent who have stopped by Here & Queer.

Even more goodies for @canfilmday.bsky.social! Check out the CBC's showcase of queer Canadian filmmakers on Here & Queer! www.cbc.ca/arts/queer-c... #filmsky #canada

Movie Poster: Dead Ringers

Movie Poster: Jesus of Montreal

Movie Poster: The Sweet Hereafter

Movie Poster: C.R.A.Z.Y.

Happy National Canadian Film Day!

Dead Ringers (1988)
Jesus of Montreal (1989)
The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005)

Here are some of my favorite Canadian films.

#filmsky 📽

It's @canfilmday.bsky.social today... why not celebrate by looking back at Zacharias Kunuk's pioneering Canadian Inuit masterpiece? #filmsky #canada

Christine Fréchette is Quebec’s next premier after winning CAQ leadership | CBC News Christine Fréchette, Quebec’s incoming premier, has a challenging task ahead, with the governing CAQ slumping in the polls only months before a general election slated for the fall.

In case you missed it... Quebec has a new premier! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #quebec

The Montreal Clown Festival celebrates the art of physical theatre and absurd comedy from April 10 to 18 🎪🤡

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Very welcome news for the Plateau music scene in Montreal! Musicians need a space to play. #montreal #musiciansky

The first Canadian astronaut to reach the Moon talks the important things on @mtlgazette.bsky.social montrealgazette.com/news/canada/... #montreal #canada #nasa

Join us at the MTL Season Launch on May 5th! Black Theatre Workshop, Geordie Theatre, Imago Theatre, Repercussion Theatre, Talisman Theatre, Infinitheatre Montréal, and Quebec Drama Federation will come together for a collaborative evening to unveil our 2026–2027 seasons. 🎉

Bixi season set to begin earlier than ever Another cycling season is getting underway as Quebec’s BIXI network launches on April 15. BIXI officials say the network will feature more stations, more bikes, and a season pass available two weeks e...

Bixi time is almost here again! Never mind the snow right now... montreal.citynews.ca/2026/04/07/b... #montreal

Brownstein: Grants give anglo arts creators a chance to build cultural bridges with francos montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...

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It's that most exciting time of the year for lovers of the strange, the camp, and the just plain fun-- Montreal Fringe tickets are on sale! www.montrealfringe.ca #montreal #theatresky

Worf says, "I don't understand their humor either."

April Fools Day, etc.

Meet our sterling jurors! Trellis wouldn't be possible without these 27 Quebec English-speaking artists judging the applications. Here they all are: www.trellismicrogrants.com/blog-2-1/tre... #quebec #canada

At last, here are all our amazing 2026-2027 recipients! Thank you to everyone who applied! #supportingartists #quebec #montreal

Brownstein: Grants give anglo arts creators a chance to build cultural bridges with francos Fifteen projects will be getting grants from the English Language Arts Network in the third of a four-year project.

Trellis Round 3 reveal is today! Check out Bill Brownstein's great coverage for @mtlgazette.bsky.social here: montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu... #montreal

Vote for @cultmtl.com's renowned Best of MTL lists for this year! #montreal

Good news for those looking for more affordable kosher food in Montreal! thecjn.ca/news/new-mon... #montreal

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Live in the Eastern Townships? Help Literacy in Action promote English fluency in healthcare workers! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... #quebec

Register for ELAN's upcoming Tenants' Rights workshop! Essential info for renters! www.quebec-elan.org/en/events-ca... #montreal

'The fantastic city of Montreal' gets an Oscar moment as The Girl Who Cried Pearls wins for animated short Montrealers Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski's NFB-produced film also includes music by Patrick Watson.

For those who watched the Oscars last night, hope you caught the Montreal shoutout from the local animators behind The Girl Who Cried Pearls!

Not to mention fellow Canadian Maggie Kang's much deserved win for KPop Demon Hunters! montrealgazette.com/entertainmen... #montreal #filmsky

Montreal’s Festival of Films on Art showcases 178 cinematic takes on culture from March 12 to 29 The 44th annual Montreal's Festival of Films on Art is coming to big screens from March 12 to 22, with an online program from March 22 to 29.

Montreal’s Festival of Films on Art showcases 178 cinematic takes on culture in local theatres through March 22

Trellis Micro-grants is ready to announce its third round of recipients! On March 25th, the full list and a recording of the event will be made available on our socials. If you applied to Trellis, you will be receiving an email in two weeks informing you of the decision regarding your project!

Poets, submit to the city's premiere poetry prize by May 15! #booksky #montreal