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    Kopa Is Betting on a Different Kind of Padel Club
    J.P. Karwacki

    Kopa Is Betting on a Different Kind of Padel Club

    The new Pointe-Saint-Charles venue combines courts, cocktails, Pilates, and hospitality in a bid to make the club itself the destination.

    The Night Angine de Poitrine Took Over Montreal Jazz Fest
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    The Night Angine de Poitrine Took Over Montreal Jazz Fest

    A free outdoor show became one of the biggest moments of this year’s festival, drawing a capacity crowd for the fast-rising Saguenay duo.

    Before Jazz Had Festival Stages, It Had Coffeehouses
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    Before Jazz Had Festival Stages, It Had Coffeehouses

    Montreal’s jazz culture grew in the city’s espresso bars and coffeehouses. This summer, Le Café Lavazza pays tribute to that legacy at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.

    Sample Is a Cocktail Bar Built For Sound
    J.P. Karwacki

    Sample Is a Cocktail Bar Built For Sound

    An Old Montreal bar where hi-fi sound, curated records, and conversation take precedence. There are still plenty of highballs, though.

    The Bulletin: Pinoy Cubanos, Jazz Fest Opens, a Sous-Sol Peruvian Hangout, and a Hochelaga Block Party [Issue #187]
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    The Bulletin: Pinoy Cubanos, Jazz Fest Opens, a Sous-Sol Peruvian Hangout, and a Hochelaga Block Party [Issue #187]

    The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.

    AI Can Cut Costs, But It Can’t Replace Creativity
    Natasha Kennedy

    AI Can Cut Costs, But It Can’t Replace Creativity

    As companies embrace AI to reduce production costs, they risk undermining the creative talent, authenticity, and audience trust that made their brands valuable in the first place.

    Earth, Wind & Fire Get the Documentary They Deserve
    Gianni Fiasche

    Earth, Wind & Fire Get the Documentary They Deserve

    Questlove’s latest music documentary explores the band’s creative brilliance, internal tensions, and enduring influence.

    One Pizzaiolo's Eleven-Year Obsession Is NDG's Best-Kept Secret
    J.P. Karwacki

    One Pizzaiolo's Eleven-Year Obsession Is NDG's Best-Kept Secret

    Years of studying Roman tradition led Giuseppe Sacchetti to an unexpected conclusion: the pizza he wanted to make wasn’t purely Italian, but it was unmistakably Montreal.

    A Complete Guide to the Best Festivals of Montreal, Season by Season
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    A Complete Guide to the Best Festivals of Montreal, Season by Season

    Snowstorm or heatwave, Montreal finds a reason to celebrate all year long.

    Things to Do in Montreal This July
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    Things to Do in Montreal This July

    Everything on in Montreal this July, and friends, there's a lot.

    Montreal Is a Complete Circus, and the Whole World Knows It
    J.P. Karwacki

    Montreal Is a Complete Circus, and the Whole World Knows It

    World premieres collide with free shows in the streets across 11 days of performances: Here’s how to navigate the 17th edition of Montréal Complètement Cirque from July 2 to 12, 2026.

    The Entire History of a City Told in Six Kilometres
    J.P. Karwacki

    The Entire History of a City Told in Six Kilometres

    From a country road out of a fortified colony to a corridor of immigrants, artists, labour organizers, gangsters, and entrepreneurs, Saint-Laurent Boulevard tells the story of Montreal better than any other street.

    Our Hero, Balthazar Takes Aim at the Internet’s Crisis of Masculinity
    Gianni Fiasche

    Our Hero, Balthazar Takes Aim at the Internet’s Crisis of Masculinity

    Oscar Boyson’s feature debut uses dark comedy and mounting tension to explore what happens when the need to be seen becomes something far more dangerous.

    The Bulletin: 70th Anniversary Hamburgers, the Avant-Garde, Solstice Yoga, and a Movie If You Like Piña Coladas [Issue #186]
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    The Bulletin: 70th Anniversary Hamburgers, the Avant-Garde, Solstice Yoga, and a Movie If You Like Piña Coladas [Issue #186]

    The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.

    MUTEK Is Coming to Rewire Your Brain
    AnnaClare Sung

    MUTEK Is Coming to Rewire Your Brain

    From live audiovisual spectacles and outdoor installations to workshops, talks, and late-night performances, MUTEK’s 2026 celebration of art, electronic music, and technology will infuse six days with future-facing experiences.

    Backrooms Is a Technical Marvel Trapped Inside an Empty Maze
    Gianni Fiasche

    Backrooms Is a Technical Marvel Trapped Inside an Empty Maze

    At 22, Kane Parsons proves he can create terror from fluorescent lights, empty hallways, and pure unease. The harder task is giving that terror a purpose.

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