The montrealmom.com EVENT CALENDAR

Welcome to the montrealmom.com EVENT CALENDAR!

In this section you will find a printable calendar with information on events, lectures & plays around Montreal that will be of interest to:

• Moms & Dads
• Couples
• Kids
• Family

ONGOING: Check links for dates & times:

Circuit Gilles‑Villeneuve –  open to the public April 14 – November 18. When it is not hosting an event, the Circuit is a one-of-a-kind facility in the province of Québec, where cycling, para‑cycling, inline skating and running enthusiasts come to train. Surrounded by lush gardens and a wide assortment of art works, the Circuit is a pleasant and relaxing place, a nice spot to go for a stroll. This multi-purpose track also provides a great view of Montréal, with its strategic location in the heart of the Saint Lawrence River.  Occasional closures during the summer will occur because of the staging of major events on Île Notre‑Dame.

Maple Syrup Experience & Taffy on Snow at Quinn Farm, Weekends in March and April. Take a tractor and wagon ride (45 minutes) and learn about how Maple Syrup is produced and on your return enjoy one stick of Maple Taffy on snow. Rides departing on the hour from 10am – 3pm $2 per person (2 years and over) for the admission, and $7 per person (2 years and over) to participate in the activity!

Circus Train at Exporail,  March 2, 2018 to April 29, 2018. While visiting the Grand Gallery, see beautiful miniature train layouts and poster exhibition. Search for the circus animals and performers hiding in various vehicles. Join the Ringmaster and participate in fun activities for children: Juggling with Chinese spinning plates, balls and diabolo, presented at 11 am, 2 pm and 3:30 pm. Climb aboard the Canadian Pacific Neville sleeper car and discover how circus staff and performers travelled during the last century. Tours of the sleeper-car will be presented in English at 11 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm

Butterflies Go Free at the Botanical Garden, February 22 to April 29, 2018. Enjoy a natural refuge where you can discover butterflies’ habitat and learn how to create your own beautiful, inviting butterfly garden. closed on Mondays except for March 5 and April 2.

Railroad Jobs at Exporail, January 12, 2018 to April 29, 2018. In our Grand Gallery you can experience a variety of railroad jobs. Along with our tour guide, try your hand at the brakeman’s job, learn how he coupled cars and applied the brakes. Become a carman and inspect hot boxes on a truck or a track-man working on building a section of railroad track or a motorman and operate the streetcar controls. These activities are available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and at 3:00 pm.

Tiny Giants 3D at Telus IMAX – Discover the immensity of their environment through to the most immersive cinematic experience in the world thanks to IMAX® with laser technology. Explore this extraordinary realm from the viewpoint of two minuscule creatures through the outstanding capabilities of specialized 3D cameras. Watch as these young adventurers face challenges of giant proportions and set out on their own for the first time into the hostile environments of North America’s wild woodlands and the arid Arizona desert.

Amazon 3D at the Montréal Science Centre’s IMAX®TELUS Theatre – Travel to the hidden heart of South America.  This film dramatizes the extraordinary journey of naturalist Henry Walter Bates (1848 – 1959), who provided “the beautiful proof”, the first confirmation of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, which was extremely controversial at the time.

Incredible Predators 3D at IMAX – Discover the painstaking challenges these accomplished hunters must overcome to feed themselves and survive in this enthralling adventure focused on strategy rather than prey. More immersive than ever, this new IMAX with laser experience offers you an astonishing opportunity to watch the polar bear, the leopard, and the blue whale deploy their prowess in incredible detail thanks to crystalline images and a captivating soundscape. Even the maneuvers of the smallest of predators will amaze you. Come discover why the predator-prey relationship is one of nature’s most spectacular.

Tiny Tots Mornings –Skating at Atrium Le 1000 de la Gauchetière. 11AM-12:30PM for children 12 years and under & their parents. Saturdays 7 Sundays. Admission: $7.50, Children 12 & under: $5

Friday, April 20

Geordie Productions presents Around the World in 80 Days, April 20 – 29, 2018. This iconic classic comes to hilarious contemporary light in an all-new production featuring incredible physical performances, lightening-speed set changes, razor-sharp dialogue, and…an elephant. Travel across the globe with the clever Phileas Fogg and his astute partner-in-crime Passepartout as they encounter a cast of over twenty characters (played by 3 people!) on this worldly epic adventure.

Saturday, April 21

PJ Havdalah at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 5:30PM.  We will celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel’s Independance Day). The program includes crafts, singing, stories, Havdalah and – of course – milk and cookies. Open to children of all ages, parents and grandparents. Activities will be geared for those 10 and under. For more information or to register for these programs, contact Rabbi Greenspan at 514-937-3575 ext. 210 or email to arthive@templemontreal.ca. Reservations are requested. Cost: Members: $15 per family; Friends of Temple: $20 per family.  Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom: 4100 Sherbrooke Street West, Westmount

Earth Day at  the Museum of Masters and Artisans of Quebec, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April. Discover how artisans are reusing materials to make new creations. Material provided by the Museum Reservations required: 514-747-7367 ext. 7203 or accueil@mmaq.qc.ca (Limited places) FREE EVENT!

Ecological Supercity Family program at Canadian Centre for Architecture, in English and French, Shaughnessy House,  11am to 4pm. On the occasion of Earth Day and to celebrate the launch of Goodbye Oil, our new children’s book by Harriet Russell, we invite you to help us create a giant collaborative drawing. Come design an ecological city that will cover an entire continent, including mountains, ocean, desert and more, and won’t use any oil. For children ages 5 to 13 years accompanied by parents.

Earth Day Conferences at Surrey Aquatic and Community Centre (1945 Parkfield Avenue, Dorval) from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Walloping Weather with Mad Science, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For children ages 5 to 12. Why do we have seasons and temperature variations? We will demonstrate, among other things, how the sun affects the seasons and we will measure how air affects the weather. Next, Chemicals in the Environment, 11 a.m. to noon. By Dr Joe Schwarcz. There is concern these days about the thousands of synthetic chemicals that have been introduced into the environment over the last few decades. The word “chemical” has become synonymous with “toxin” and many are alarmed that the pesticides, cleaning agents, personal care products, and plastics we have come to rely upon are undermining our health. It is important to separate fact from myth, sense from nonsense. Both these conferences are free. For more information, please call 514 633-4000.

Geordie Productions presents Around the World in 80 Days, April 20 – 29, 2018. This iconic classic comes to hilarious contemporary light in an all-new production featuring incredible physical performances, lightening-speed set changes, razor-sharp dialogue, and…an elephant. Travel across the globe with the clever Phileas Fogg and his astute partner-in-crime Passepartout as they encounter a cast of over twenty characters (played by 3 people!) on this worldly epic adventure.

Sunday, April 22

Geordie Productions presents Around the World in 80 Days, April 20 – 29, 2018. This iconic classic comes to hilarious contemporary light in an all-new production featuring incredible physical performances, lightening-speed set changes, razor-sharp dialogue, and…an elephant. Travel across the globe with the clever Phileas Fogg and his astute partner-in-crime Passepartout as they encounter a cast of over twenty characters (played by 3 people!) on this worldly epic adventure.

MINI RAINBOW BEESWAX CANDLES For Earth Day at Kirkland Library, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Bilingual activity for 7 to 12 year olds. Come and celebrate Earth Day with an amazing eco-friendly craft! Make mini beeswax candles in all the colors of the rainbow. Registration is MANDATORY. For more details on the activities, call the Library at 514 630-2726.

Earth Day at  the Museum of Masters and Artisans of Quebec, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April. Discover how artisans are reusing materials to make new creations. Material provided by the Museum Reservations required: 514-747-7367 ext. 7203 or accueil@mmaq.qc.ca (Limited places) FREE EVENT!

Sunday, April 23

WORLD BOOK AND COPYRIGHT DAY WORKSHOP at Kirkland Library, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bilingual activity for 6 to 12 year olds. What better way to celebrate World Book and Copyright Day than by attending a workshop at the Library? Come and learn all about this special day and its traditions from all over the world and get ready to make an amazing craft! Registration is MANDATORY. For more details on the activities, call the Library at 514 630-2726.

Wednesday, April 25

Discover Astronomy at the  Eleanor London Côte Saint-Luc Public Library -Wednesdays, April 18 and April 25 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Ages 7 to 12. Why does the moon sometimes look like a banana and at other times an orange? Learn about the moon and the planets, look through the telescope (we might catch a glimpse of Mars!), and build your very own NASA-style space helmet. Members Free; non-members $10 Registration required. To register, if you are a member please email childrendept@cotesaintluc.org. If you are not a member, please come in person to pay the fee.

Saturday, April 28

Geordie Productions presents Around the World in 80 Days, April 20 – 29, 2018. This iconic classic comes to hilarious contemporary light in an all-new production featuring incredible physical performances, lightening-speed set changes, razor-sharp dialogue, and…an elephant. Travel across the globe with the clever Phileas Fogg and his astute partner-in-crime Passepartout as they encounter a cast of over twenty characters (played by 3 people!) on this worldly epic adventure.

Centaur Theatre Children’s Series presents Just Enough, 10:30AM.  Just Enough is based on a traditional Yiddish folktale and has since spread, transformed, and been retold in many cultures around the world. Tickets available by calling 514-288-3161. Ticket Prices: Adults: $10.00 Children: $8.00. Limited Seating Available – book your tickets now!

Place des Arts presents Papper at Cinquième salle From 28 To April 29th at 2PM., produced by Marionetteatern. The tale starts with emptiness. A bare stage. Suddenly things begin to happen. A crunching sound as paper comes to life and assumes the form of various characters. What kind of characters? Well, as when children play, they can assume any form at all. Four experienced actors with backgrounds steeped in puppetry, acting, mime and circus each add their own individual and highly specialized skills to the performance. Warning : show without words. Tickets $18.50.

Family Day: Literature and Paper, From 28 To April 29th, 2018, From 1 pm to 5 pm, FREE EVENT! Paper, letters, words, stories… Inspired by the material from the Papper show presented at the Cinquième Salle and to mark the end of the season at Place des Arts Junior, a series of activities for the family is offered all weekend around the almost inseparable duo, paper and literature: paper cut, word games, Nordic tales, plus a reading corner for a leap into the Nordic youth world.

Halte-Biblio, 10am at the Dollard-des-Ormeaux Library, For 9 to 12 year olds. For elementary school students. Our animator will entertain you with board games, role-plays, disguises, scientific experiments, DIY or colouring. Come to the library and see which activity is featured. Saturday, February 24, March 24, April 28 and May 26. The parent must stay in the library during the activity. For info: 514-684-1496, bibliotheque@ddo.qc.ca

Pierrot the Bird at MMAQ, April 28th and 29th. For Earth Day, come and celebrate its inhabitants by creating a bird and making it fly. Birds are not only essential to our ecosystem, they are also gorgeous and colourful! It ’s time to leave room for your imagination! FOR 5 YEARS OLD AND UP. All needed supply will be provided by the Museum. From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The workshop may be canceled for a Children’s Birthday. $14 per family (2 adults, 2 children). You can book On Line, by phone at 514-747-7367 or by email to accueil@mmaq.qc.ca

Sunday, April 29

Geordie Productions presents Around the World in 80 Days, April 20 – 29, 2018. This iconic classic comes to hilarious contemporary light in an all-new production featuring incredible physical performances, lightening-speed set changes, razor-sharp dialogue, and…an elephant. Travel across the globe with the clever Phileas Fogg and his astute partner-in-crime Passepartout as they encounter a cast of over twenty characters (played by 3 people!) on this worldly epic adventure.

Family Day: Literature and Paper, From 28 To April 29th, 2018, From 1 pm to 5 pm, FREE EVENT! Paper, letters, words, stories… Inspired by the material from the Papper show presented at the Cinquième Salle and to mark the end of the season at Place des Arts Junior, a series of activities for the family is offered all weekend around the almost inseparable duo, paper and literature: paper cut, word games, Nordic tales, plus a reading corner for a leap into the Nordic youth world.

Place des Arts presents Papper at Cinquième salle From 28 To April 29th at 2PM., produced by Marionetteatern. The tale starts with emptiness. A bare stage. Suddenly things begin to happen. A crunching sound as paper comes to life and assumes the form of various characters. What kind of characters? Well, as when children play, they can assume any form at all. Four experienced actors with backgrounds steeped in puppetry, acting, mime and circus each add their own individual and highly specialized skills to the performance. Warning : show without words. Tickets $18.50.

Pierrot the Bird at MMAQ, April 28th and 29th. For Earth Day, come and celebrate its inhabitants by creating a bird and making it fly. Birds are not only essential to our ecosystem, they are also gorgeous and colourful! It ’s time to leave room for your imagination! FOR 5 YEARS OLD AND UP. All needed supply will be provided by the Museum. From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The workshop may be canceled for a Children’s Birthday. $14 per family (2 adults, 2 children). You can book On Line, by phone at 514-747-7367 or by email to accueil@mmaq.qc.ca

Saturday, May 5

Centaur Theatre Children’s Series presents MTL Acting Spring Showcase, 10:30AM.  MTL Acting students showcase their unique talents and skills in this adapted play. Parents, friends and the general public are invited to share in the excitement of this inaugural production! Tickets available by calling 514-288-3161. Ticket Prices: Adults: $10.00 Children: $8.00. Limited Seating Available – book your tickets now!

The Kind Words Box at MMAQ, May 6th and 13th. For Mother’s Day, come create a special gift box at the Museum! Then you can hide kind words that your mother will discover upon opening your personalized gift. FOR 5 YEARS OLD AND UP. All needed supply will be provided by the Museum. From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The workshop may be canceled for a Children’s Birthday. $14 per family (2 adults, 2 children). You can book On Line, by phone at 514-747-7367 or by email to accueil@mmaq.qc.ca

Sunday, May 6

Peppa Pig Live! at Place Bell in Laval. 4PM. Tickets on sale now!

The Kind Words Box at MMAQ, May 6th and 13th. For Mother’s Day, come create a special gift box at the Museum! Then you can hide kind words that your mother will discover upon opening your personalized gift. FOR 5 YEARS OLD AND UP. All needed supply will be provided by the Museum. From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The workshop may be canceled for a Children’s Birthday. $14 per family (2 adults, 2 children). You can book On Line, by phone at 514-747-7367 or by email to accueil@mmaq.qc.ca

Thursday, May 10

Shopping From The Heart is back for its 8th year but will be hosted at a brand-new venue- Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Montréal (Dorval). SFTH is an awesome women’s night out, with lots of chatting , laughing and shopping from local women entrepreneurs. It’s such an awesome feeling to pick up original gifts just in time for Mother’s Day as well as teacher’s gifts for the end of the school year. Best of all, at Shopping From The Heart, the shopping is supporting local women in business as well as the Lakeshore General Hospital. It’s shopping for a cause! 5pm-9pm, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Montréal (Dorval) at 1900 route Transcanadienne, Dorval.

LGBTQ SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS in the West Island – If you are a parent of a child, adolescent or young adult who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or is questioning their sexual identity…we invite you to join our free support group in the West Island on the second Thursday of every month from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.  This is a wonderful opportunity for you to explore and express your feelings, share your stories and discuss your concerns in a safe and confidential environment. For more information call us @ 514-794-5428 for more information or just drop in at 202 Woodside in Beaconsfield.

Friday, May 11

Arabella followed by The Record Breakers (Double the Fun Series) at the Cultural Centre Cabaret (1401 Lakeshore Drive, Dorval), 8PM. $10 per person. The Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre is transformed into a cabaret to accommodate you in an intimate and cozy setting, offering a relaxed atmosphere at a great price! Book early, as there are only 80 seats available. Buy your tickets online or in person at the Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre and at the Surrey Aquatic and Community Centre, as well as at the door, prior to the event and upon availability.

Saturday, May 12

Rockets 3RV at the Dollard-des-Ormeaux Library, 10:00 AM. For 5 to 12 year olds. This year, the 24 Hours of Science theme is “movement”. Come experience the science of motion by building your own aerodynamic rocket from recycled materials. You will then have the chance to launch your rocket from a single launching pad. Come and do science at the library!
Offered by Robert Trépanier from “Ateliers Verts”.

The Kind Words Box at MMAQ, May 6th and 13th. For Mother’s Day, come create a special gift box at the Museum! Then you can hide kind words that your mother will discover upon opening your personalized gift. FOR 5 YEARS OLD AND UP. All needed supply will be provided by the Museum. From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The workshop may be canceled for a Children’s Birthday. $14 per family (2 adults, 2 children). You can book On Line, by phone at 514-747-7367 or by email to accueil@mmaq.qc.ca

Sunday, May 13

The Kind Words Box at MMAQ, May 6th and 13th. For Mother’s Day, come create a special gift box at the Museum! Then you can hide kind words that your mother will discover upon opening your personalized gift. FOR 5 YEARS OLD AND UP. All needed supply will be provided by the Museum. From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The workshop may be canceled for a Children’s Birthday. $14 per family (2 adults, 2 children). You can book On Line, by phone at 514-747-7367 or by email to accueil@mmaq.qc.ca

Saturday, May 19

Environment and Gardening Day in the Dorval Arena parking lot (1450 Dawson Avenue)
and on the surrounding fields. the popular Dorval Environment and Gardening Day will brighten up your spring, 9AM-1PM. Free compost distribution, Free distribution of wood shavings (for mulch), Sale of perennials (by the Dorval Horticultural and Ecological Society), A number of kiosks (environmental and others) will also be on site.

Giant Garage Sale at Lake Road Parking, Civic Centre in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, 10:00 to 15:00. community garage sale  to discover the treasures offered for sale.

Crazy Clothesline at MMAQ, May 19th, 20th, 27th and 27th. Hanging clothes will never have been this funny with your new clothespins created at the museum. FOR 5 YEARS OLD AND UP. All needed supply will be provided by the Museum. From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The workshop may be canceled for a Children’s Birthday. $14 per family (2 adults, 2 children). You can book On Line, by phone at 514-747-7367 or by email to accueil@mmaq.qc.ca

Sunday, May 20

Crazy Clothesline at MMAQ, May 19th, 20th, 27th and 27th. Hanging clothes will never have been this funny with your new clothespins created at the museum. FOR 5 YEARS OLD AND UP. All needed supply will be provided by the Museum. From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The workshop may be canceled for a Children’s Birthday. $14 per family (2 adults, 2 children). You can book On Line, by phone at 514-747-7367 or by email to accueil@mmaq.qc.ca

Saturday, May 26

Centaur Theatre Children’s Series presents TONG, 10:30AM. A lone traveller arrives in front of a vast wall, the border between himself and his new country. To be accepted, he must learn this country’s language and culture: a flurry of sound, consonants, and vowels exploding in poetic noise, where a chair can govern whole armies, apples contain the meaning of the universe, and telephone cords can sing symphonies! Tickets available by calling 514-288-3161. Ticket Prices: Adults: $10.00 Children: $8.00. Limited Seating Available – book your tickets now!

Halte-Biblio, 10am at the Dollard-des-Ormeaux Library, For 9 to 12 year olds. For elementary school students. Our animator will entertain you with board games, role-plays, disguises, scientific experiments, DIY or colouring. Come to the library and see which activity is featured. Saturday, February 24, March 24, April 28 and May 26. The parent must stay in the library during the activity. For info: 514-684-1496, bibliotheque@ddo.qc.ca

Crazy Clothesline at MMAQ, May 19th, 20th, 27th and 27th. Hanging clothes will never have been this funny with your new clothespins created at the museum. FOR 5 YEARS OLD AND UP. All needed supply will be provided by the Museum. From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The workshop may be canceled for a Children’s Birthday. $14 per family (2 adults, 2 children). You can book On Line, by phone at 514-747-7367 or by email to accueil@mmaq.qc.ca

Sunday, May 27

Montreal Museum Day – Save the date! Details to come.

Concert and Guided Tour: On the Scottish Trail at Mount Royal Park, 2000 chemin Remembrance.  Les amis de la montagne invites you to discover the historical bonds between Montréal’s Scottish culture and the mountain. In addition to a concert and guided tour, Les amis will present the self-guided tour “On the Scottish Trail” at Smith House. Celebrate Scottish culture as you enjoy a short walk through Mount Royal Park to the sound of the Black Watch Pipes & Drums. Attend a special performance by the Montréal Highland Dancers honouring traditional Scottish dance and music inside the Mount Royal Chalet.  Discovery walks are offered in English or French. Online registration required for guided tour, limited spaces. FREE events starting at 1PM.

Futurniture – Family program at The Canadian Centre for Architecture, in English and French, Shaughnessy House, 11am to 4pm. On the occasion of Montreal Museums Day, come make new friends while designing radical furniture. The workshop Futurniture proposes an exploration of ideas from the exhibition Utopie Radicali: Florence 1966–1976 by following silly imposed rules and making layered drawings from spoken descriptions. Families will create furniture for a new global disco collaboratively. For children ages 5 to 13 years accompanied by parents.

Crazy Clothesline at MMAQ, May 19th, 20th, 27th and 27th. Hanging clothes will never have been this funny with your new clothespins created at the museum. FOR 5 YEARS OLD AND UP. All needed supply will be provided by the Museum. From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The workshop may be canceled for a Children’s Birthday. $14 per family (2 adults, 2 children). You can book On Line, by phone at 514-747-7367 or by email to accueil@mmaq.qc.ca

Monday, July 2

David Blaine at Olympia, 8PM.  Tickets on sale March 2nd.

Friday, October 5

DISNEY ON ICE! presents Frozen at Place Bell – Laval,  October 5- 8, 2018.

Wednesday, December 19

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo at Bell Centre – December 19- December 30, 2018 Doors: 6:30 PM / Show: 7:30 PM On Sale March 2, 2018.

 

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