Circus, beer, comics… The back-to-school season is approaching, but there are still plenty of beautiful days to enjoy summer. Here are our journalists’ suggestions.
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Circus Cabaret in Tremblant
The Casino de Mont-Tremblant is opening its doors to the circus arts with the presentation of the tent show Cabaret Éclats Tremblant. This multidisciplinary show, directed by Isabelle Chassé from the collective Les 7 doigts, is inspired by the world of funfairs. The program includes aerial straps, juggling, hand-to-hand acts, clown performances, and singing, among others. It is worth noting that this Cabaret Éclats is a revised remake of the show presented last year in Charlevoix. “A punchy cabaret show featuring nine high-caliber artists,” wrote colleague Jean Siag last summer.
Until September 2 at the Casino de Mont-Tremblant
Stéphanie Morin, La Presse
Quebec Beer Fest
The Quebec Beer Fest returns for its 13th edition with around a hundred exhibitors from the brewing world, as well as two new areas with distinct atmospheres: the Saloon, which is likely to appeal to country music fans with its dance lessons, a western-themed skill tournament, and performances by the Chris Buck Band, a Canadian group known in the United States; on the other hand, the Backyard area is designed for sipping drinks with your feet in specially designed water basins, accompanied by singers or DJs – the En Cavale Live Sessions project, an initiative by Millimetrik (Pascal Asselin) and Miss Croque (Noémie Rocque), will be at the turntables from Thursday to Saturday night.
Pierre-Marc Durivage, La Presse
BD Festival in Prévost
Delaf (Gaston Lagaffe, Les nombrils), Réal Godbout (Heureux qui comme Ugo, Red Ketchup, Michel Risque, etc.), Julien Paré-Sorel (Aventurosaure), Denis Rodier (The Death of Superman) and many other local cartoonists and screenwriters will take part on Saturday and Sunday in the 12th BD Festival in Prévost, located in the Laurentians. In addition to the traditional signing sessions and reading areas, the event offers a themed escape game, a virtual experience titled BD3D, an exhibition featuring original pages from books published by Éditions Sawin, as well as a variety of other activities.
Alexandre Vigneault, La Presse
16th Haitian Book Day
Under the theme Haiti: Tenderness and Nostalgia, the 16th Haitian Book Day, with choreographer Mélanie Demers as this year’s spokesperson, will pay tribute to historian Thomas Madiou and writers René Depestre and Louis-Philippe Dalembert. However, this festive event is primarily an opportunity to meet numerous authors and discuss with them, including Rodney Saint-Éloi, Melikah Abdelmoumen, Stephane Martelly, Roxane Ledan, Yara El-Ghadban, and Frantz Voltaire – Dany Laferrière often shows up unannounced at the event – while the traditional Youth Space will be hosted by Joujou Turenne. Literature, music, gastronomy, and dance will rhythm this day where everyone is invited.
On Saturday, August 17, from 11 AM to 8 PM, at Center N A Rive (6971, Saint-Denis Street)
Chantal Guy, La Presse
Sherbrooke World Traditions Festival
The Sherbrooke World Traditions Festival is an event that allows you to encounter various cultures in just a few days. About 500 artists will showcase their talents across nine stages with 80 performances and a slew of activities, including tempting culinary tastings and an artisan market, until Sunday at Quintal Park. If you’re in the area, seize the opportunity to taste dishes from Peru, Louisiana, or Tunisia while enjoying music from around the world, including the Japanese psychedelic rock group Teke::Teke, a duo formed by Marco Calliari and Mamselle Ruiz, the Afro-Colombian fusion music of Bumaranga, or Québécois traditional music from De Temps Antan.
Josée Lapointe, La Presse
Missy and Friends at the Bell Center
To celebrate her 30 years in the industry, Missy Elliott has decided to go on tour with three long-time collaborators: R&B singer Ciara, energetic MC Busta Rhymes, and versatile producer Timbaland. The latter is responsible for some of the biggest hits of the Virginia rapper and singer, including Get Ur Freak On, The Rain, All N My Grill, and One Minute Man. The first female hip-hop artist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Missy is famous not only for her music but also for her unique style. Montreal is one of the final stops on the Out of This World tour, which has wowed audiences wherever it has been.
At the Bell Center on August 17, 7 PM
Pascal LeBlanc, La Presse
Lumifest in Repentigny
Repentigny will shine until Saturday with the Lumifest, a digital arts festival featuring installations, projections, immersive experiences, and performances. Valaire (Saturday), Parazar (Friday), and Matt Holubowski (this Thursday) are among the headliners of this event, which will also feature drag queen Barbada for a DJ set followed by karaoke hosted by local star Manon Vendette, known as a “self-proclaimed kitsch diva.” Dance, circus acts, and other art forms are also on the agenda.
Alexandre Vigneault, La Presse
The Grand Budapest Hotel closing Film Noir at the Canal
On Sunday, Wes Anderson’s Oscar-winning film The Grand Budapest Hotel will be screened outdoors along the Lachine Canal, amidst silos and industrial buildings – a perfectly suited atmosphere to showcase the best works of the noir repertoire. The evening, which will conclude the 8th edition of the Film Noir at the Canal festival at Saint-Patrick Square, begins at 7 PM with a musical performance by Femoir (Karen Myatt), followed by a presentation of the film by film critic Justine Smith. The film will be shown at 8:15 PM in its original English version with French subtitles. And the best part? It’s free!
Laila Maalouf, La Presse
Cirque, bières, bandes dessinées… La rentrée approche, mais il reste néanmoins plusieurs belles journées pour profiter de l’été. Voici les suggestions de nos journalistes.
Cabaret circassien à Tremblant
Le Casino de Mont-Tremblant ouvre ses portes aux arts du cirque avec la présentation du spectacle sous chapiteau Cabaret Éclats Tremblant. Mis en scène par Isabelle Chassé, ce spectacle multidisciplinaire est inspiré de l’univers des fêtes foraines. Au programme : sangles aériennes, jonglerie, main-à-main, numéros de clowns et chant. À noter que ce Cabaret Éclats est une reprise revisitée de l’an dernier. « Un spectacle-cabaret punché mettant en vedette neuf artistes de très haut calibre », écrivait l’été dernier le collègue Jean Siag.
Jusqu’au 2 septembre au Casino de Mont-Tremblant.
Stéphanie Morin, La Presse
Festibière de Québec
Le Festibière de Québec revient pour sa 13e édition avec une centaine d’exposants du monde brassicole, ainsi que deux nouvelles zones aux ambiances distinctes. Le Saloon plaira aux amateurs de country avec ses cours de danse, un tournoi d’adresse western, et des prestations du Chris Buck Band. La Cour arrière permettra de savourer sa boisson les pieds dans l’eau avec des DJ et des chansonniers.
Pierre-Marc Durivage, La Presse
Le Festival de la BD à Prévost
Delaf, Réal Godbout, Julien Paré-Sorel, Denis Rodier et plusieurs autres participent au 12e Festival de la BD de Prévost. En plus des séances de dédicaces et des espaces de lecture, le festival propose un jeu d’évasion thématique, une expérience virtuelle BD3D, une exposition de planches originales, et plein d’autres activités.
Alexandre Vigneault, La Presse
La 16e Journée du livre haïtien
Sous le thème Haïti : tendresse et nostalgie, cette journée rend hommage à des figures marquantes de la littérature haïtienne. De nombreux auteurs, tels que Rodney Saint-Éloi et Melikah Abdelmoumen, seront présents pour échanger avec le public. Littérature, musique, gastronomie et danse rythment cette journée conviviale.
Le samedi 17 août, de 11 h à 20 h, au centre N A Rive (6971, rue Saint-Denis).
Chantal Guy, La Presse
Le Festival des traditions du monde de Sherbrooke
Le Festival des traditions du monde de Sherbrooke propose une rencontre culturelle inédite. Avec 500 artistes sur 9 scènes et 80 spectacles, les visiteurs peuvent déguster des mets de différentes cultures. La musique et les arts culinaires du monde entier, notamment les groupes comme Teke::Teke et Bumaranga, seront à l’honneur.
Josée Lapointe, La Presse
Missy et ses amis au Centre Bell
Pour célébrer ses 30 ans de carrière, Missy Elliott part en tournée avec Ciara, Busta Rhymes et Timbaland. Ce spectacle promet d’être un événement inoubliable avec des tendances musicales diversifiées, tout en célébrant le parcours impressionnant de Missy. Votre chance de voir ces icônes sur scène à Montréal est à ne pas manquer.
Au Centre Bell, le 17 août à 19 h.
Pascal LeBlanc, La Presse
Lumifest de Repentigny
Repentigny se transforme en spectacle de lumière avec Lumifest, un festival d’arts numériques qui propose des installations spectacularité, projections et expériences immersives. Des performances diversifiées allant des concerts aux spectacles de cirque, ainsi que la participation de la drag queen Barbada, seront au programme jusqu’à samedi.
Alexandre Vigneault, La Presse
The Grand Budapest Hotel en clôture de Film Noir au Canal
Le film primé aux Oscars The Grand Budapest Hotel sera projeté en plein air sur les berges du canal de Lachine, concluant la 8e édition du festival Film Noir au Canal. Profitez d’une soirée calme avec une programmation musicale suivie de la projection du film.
Laila Maalouf, La Presse