If we weren't glued to our screens at home or in transit watching the numbers roll in, we were out in droves at bars.

But that doesn't matter: Whether we were disappointed or elated with the election results, we were all waking up with a hangover the next day in some way, shape, or form. And as every hangover goes, we all need something to indulge in to take some of those aches and pains away in the days that follow.

So, for this issue of the Bulletin, we're leaning a little harder into food and drink in our news and weekend plans. You can also just tuck into a spot you know and love. Eat or drink alone (in moderation), gather friends—whatever you do, support the community around you.

As Hippocrates said: "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."

Activities, parties, points of interest, art exhibitions, you name it: These are the weekend events you don't want to miss.

Thursday

🎤 Lia Kuri will perform her debut album Motherland live, a one-woman electronic show that explores themes of climate change and maternalization, at Centre PHI.

📽️ The CINEMANIA Francophone Film Festival returns for its 30th edition, screening the best of this year's francophone cinema with English subtitles.

👠 Le Culte invites you to the Cabaret des Désirs at Cabaret Berlin—an evening where desires come alive, with proceeds supporting their next magazine and EP.

Friday

🕰️ Join La Cale's celebration of the "end of the second era of the Louis XIII cycle" with presentations, prizes, and karaoke.

🎪 Celebrate the 8th anniversary of Le Monastère with their Cabaret de Cirque, featuring an intimate 360-degree stage and performances by ten artists.

Saturday

🤘 Rise Up Fest brings seven local Quebec punk bands to Foufounes Électriques for just $10, featuring genres from clowncore to horror punk, plus door prizes.

🪩 Get ready for the second edition of Dar Sherif at Le Système MTL, featuring Lia Plutonic, JP Groove, Flleur, and Me in an all-night house and disco journey.

🌱 The 11th Montréal Vegan Festival will be the gathering grounds for chefs, producers, activists, foodies, farmers, and 20,000 participants.

🪶 Micro ouvert autochtone is a large gathering showcasing Indigenous cultures, both traditional and contemporary—here's the full schedule for the weekend.

Sunday

🎸 Join Barfly in celebrating its long-running weekly country and bluegrass night—26 years strong! No cover (never has been), but a hat will be passed.

📚 Librairie Paragraphe Bookstore will host an afternoon poetry reading with Jim Johnstone, Klara Du Plessis, and Katherine Alexandra Harvey, joined by guests Darren Bifford, Sarah Burgoyne, Kirby, and Jesse Eckerlin.

🧙 Marché ThiickWitch, a plus-size and allies-only event, returns for its second edition with a giant thrift market feat. local designers, artists, tattoos, and treats

Free groceries, right here. 🛒

As a reader of The Main, you’re eligible for a free $40+ grocery basket. All you need to cover is a $6 delivery fee.

How? We’ve partnered with Lufa Farms to bring fresh, sustainable groceries directly to your door.

And if you want a suggestion of what to do with them? Your basket will have everything you need to make an awesome BLT.

Don’t miss out—baskets are available while supplies last.

WHAT TO EAT & DRINK IN AND AROUND MONTREAL

Scope the latest restaurant openings, recommendations on where to eat, plus new menus, old classics, and everything in between.

Cafe Kuya is hosting Vancouver’s Chef Mark Singson on Nov 8 at 5 PM, featuring his signature Burger Bistek and other limited-quantity surprises.

An industry night pop-up's happening at Île Flottante on Nov 10 with a special à la carte menu by Sean Murray Smith, Mark Singson, and Louis Deligianis—walk-ins only.

Alma's 12th taco omakase happens Nov 10, featuring chefs Mariana Martin and Juan Lopez Luna’s seven-course tasting menu celebrating El Día de Muertos.

Still thirsty after the election? Milky Way's offering $7 cocktails every evening from 6 PM to 8 PM with no reservation required.

Tourisme Montréal’s restaurant event, MTLàTABLE, continues its 12th edition until November 17, including both dinners and brunches. Read more.

A night of rhythm and flavor: Drink at Barranco’s first “La Noche” on Nov 10 from 9 PM until late with @alfonsoortizdj, plus enjoy reduced bar prices.

The Cocktail Battle returns on Nov 12 to Sae Low, where bartenders will face off with fall-inspired drinks—two cocktails for $22, limited spots, and prizes!

Parcelles is moving indoors starting Dec 6 and reservations remain! Go enjoy a multi-course menu of cellar-stored vegetables and pasture-raised ducks.

Quartier DIX30 is now home to Bar Les Cousins, a spot for generous seafood platters, tartares, and other house-made delights alongside cocktails and wine.

A fundraiser supporting Lebanese winemakers by Heni is happening on Nov 17 to help sustain the producers, workers, and farmers in the Bekaa Valley.

Celebrate Independent Spirits Co's 2nd anniversary with drinks, food by Nolan, and an appearance by Mathieu Lapierre from Rezin on Nov 13.

Holiday party bookings are already filling up fast at Mitch Deli with 4-service sharing menus for $60 a pop. They still have a few spots available, though.

Start making plans for RAW WINE 2024 with the Schmitts at Buvette Pompette on Nov 14 to sample Bianka and Daniel Schmitt’s natural wines.

More RAW WINE plans: Book an intimate evening on Nov 14 at Verdun Beef, featuring a five-course meal paired with wines from renowned winemakers.

Bar Otto hosts a special evening with Slovak winemaker Jàn Zaborsky, offering four Pivnica Brhlovce wines by the glass and in tasting format on Nov 15.

L’Espace Public invites everyone to celebrate their brewery’s 4th anniversary on Nov 9 with collaborative beers, live music, and pizza.

Motel Ontario kicks off LunDJ nights on Nov 11 with Tony The Lifeguard spinning classic tunes spanning from the 90s to the 2000s.

Saint-Henri's empanada spot D’maïs announces its permanent closure due to ongoing construction, thanking customers for their loyalty and support.

Fresh merch with a vibe.

Scope a new merch collection on the Dépanneur featuring T-shirts and hats that let you rep Montreal’s favourite wine bar and nightclub hybrid, Vino Disco.

Crafted for comfort and style, this limited-release gear won’t last long.

Shop now, and don't forget: If you’re subscribed to The Main? Enjoy 10% off!

Here, you'll find a weekly round-up of the latest local news, from entertainment to current affairs and more.

Who's bringing something new to the city's collective table? Bone up on this month's best, newly-opened restaurants, bars, and cafés. Read more.

Is the South Shore of Montreal the new poutine capital of Quebec? Our new URBANIA collab features a multi-generational dive into the 450. Read more.

A modern-day gîte: That's the concept guiding a new hotel opened by Montrealers out in the Eastern Townships. It's gorgeous. Read more.

Has Montreal lost its nightlife spark? The city's allocating $5.5 million over 3 years towards strengthening the city’s nightlife—but is it enough? Read more.

Taste bachiche cuisine with Capisco, a new restaurant focused on the historical and cultural intersections of an Italian diaspora in Peru. Read more.

Remembering John Little, the artist who captured the grit and charm of Montreal's working-class neighbourhoods and their communities. Read more.

Shocker: Young people can't afford homes. It's "not a good time” to find a home anywhere in the province, according to a housing activist. Read more.

A new virtual museum pays tribute to Montreal's 1960s nightclub scene through archival photos and footage of the New Penelope Club. Read more.

Montreal's got a new bookstore—in an apartment. After a man posthumously received 40,000 books from his deceased brother. Read more.

With Trump's win, Legault's already anticipating division in the US with rippling impacts on the economy and immigration in Quebec. Read more.

And that wraps yet another weekly bulletin. We’ll be back with more curiosities, local stories, and events to discover next week.

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