Well, this is embarrassing. When we sent out last week's Bulletin, we weren't expecting enough snow over four days to rival the historic 72.4 cm that fell in 1898. Here we all are, having spent over 72 hours digging ourselves out of our homes. There have been some dark times, no doubt, and we're not talking about a persistently early sunset.

But there have been good times. We've heard of people helping one another dig themselves out, building ramps worth national news, making AI art out of folks living in NDG, and public groups to help us dig one another out. It's amazing to see us help one another get through times like this.

So here's our gift to you: A selection of pop-ups, events, cultural curiosities, and more that's all worth getting out of the house for. Bundle up.

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

Thursday

🎥 Les Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma, the country’s largest celebration of Québec filmmaking, showcases over 300 films—fiction, documentaries, and shorts—in multiple languages with subtitles.

🎨 Go see the Françoise Sullivan mural that launched, now with a series of permanent artistic projections on Montreal’s tallest mural inspired by her 1948 Danse dans la neige sometime this weekend.

Friday

🚀 Temporel at the SAT is the first fully Québécois 360-degree fiction film, following an astronaut escaping imminent death by seeking refuge in a slowed space-time continuum to see his daughter again.

😵‍💫 Colin Mochrie and hypnotist Asad Mecci bring HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis to MTELUS on February 21, blending comedy and hypnosis for an unpredictable night.

🎪 Maputo-Mozambique blends movement, juggling, percussion, and song into an electrifying performance at TOHU where artists push the boundaries of circus, dance, and music in a poetic, high-energy spectacle.

Saturday

🥐 Croissound reinvents nightlife with a morning DJ set at Cass Café from 11 AM to 2 PM, blending coffee, croissants, and beats for a fresh way to start the day.

🎶 Montréal Loves Dilla 2025 returns at Club 2061, uniting DJs, beatmakers, and fans for a free celebration of J Dilla’s legendary catalog.

🎭 Penumbra Theatre presents Amélie (yes, that Amélie) at MainLine Theatre, an imaginative musical about a quiet but extraordinary woman who secretly spreads joy through small acts of kindness.

⛸️ Glisse et Groove at Parc Jean-Drapeau brings DJs and ice skating together for free immersive winter nights, where music and movement transform the park into a vibrant, open-air dance floor.

🏒 Le Nadia turns Brasserie Harricana into a hub for La Victoire de Montréal games, featuring a special menu, prizes, and the perfect atmosphere to celebrate women’s hockey.

Sunday

🌸 Le Bicar's FLEUR DE SOI opens at Centre d’art Diane-Dufresne with an early public vernissage—all are welcome to celebrate.

🏨 NIEBO HOTEL by French choreographer Christophe Garcia and Ballets Jazz Montréal transforms Le Germain Hotel Montréal into a living stage where audiences move from room to room to witness intimate and poetic scenes.

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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.

With its grand opening on Feb 21, you'll want to check out Molenne, a new Montreal brasserie that honors the rich history of the Mile End.

One Punch Mickey’s is celebrating the 50th day of the year on February 19 with $8 Labatt 50s and $4 Jameson shots all night long... because why not?

Chef Paul Toussaint and Texas pitmaster Damien M. Brockway bring Haitian-Afro-Caribbean-Texan BBQ to Marché Jean-Talon with the opening of 3 Pierres 1 Feu on Feb 27.

It's Saturday Cafe’s first birthday bash at Tossed on Feb 22 with coffee, Kate’s cookies, and espresso tinis. 💙

Parapluie welcomes chef Mike Chanthamynavong for a collaborative à la carte menu from February 26 to March 1, offering a fresh take on their classics alongside exclusive new dishes.

Aperitivo Sociale at Bar Bello on Feb 26, a taste of Southern Italy with La Panzeria, serving up their Apulian favourites that feel straight out of Bari.

BONUS: Recommended reservations at Montréal en Lumière

Check out Tarot Culinaire, a series of evenings where tarot meets gastronomy for a collective experience—the first event is on Feb 22.

Le Boulevardier presents a six-course gastronomic experience featuring Michelin-starred chef Mallory Gabsi alongside Florimond Hannoteau and renowned winemaker Yves Cuilleron from Feb 20 to 22 at Hôtel Le Germain.

Maison Boulud X Mélissa Rodriguez & Katalina Diaz brings together two acclaimed New York chefs for a two-night collaboration on Feb 21 and 22 at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal.

A special five-course collaboration between pastry chef Gabrielle Rivard-Hiller and Butterblume chef Charlotte Maurin on Feb 21.

Le Virunga X Sandy Duperval presents a unique sensory experience where music and gastronomy intertwine over a five-course menu inspired by Sandy's EP Ad Vitam, with each dish paired to a live performance, on Feb 21 and 22.

Janette Bertrand’s Classics Reimagined at 9-4-10 brings together chefs Yves Lowe, Myriam Pelletier, and Danny St Pierre on Feb 20 to reinterpret the legendary broadcaster’s most iconic dishes in a seven-course menu.

A taste of Rome in Montreal with a five-course dinner with acclaimed chef of Santo Palato, alongside Pastaio Leandro Baldassarre and Le Violon’s team, on Feb 22 and a family-style alla Romana feast on Feb 23.

Bernhardt’s takes over McKiernan on Feb 24, serving a Hebrew-inspired rotisserie feast featuring karnatzel, chopped liver, brisket, schmaltzy fries, and more—$65 per person.

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Amine Laabi is back to basics with a Mediterranean restaurant where trust in good food, good wine, and good energy takes priority over hype. Read more.

A need for speed: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled Alto, a fully electric high-speed rail project set to connect major cities including ours. Read more.

All it took was a slew of Amazon closures and looming tariff threats: Support for local businesses has never been better. Read more.

How's my plowing? After two massive snowstorms, the city said on Feb 17 it would take 8 days to get rid of the drifts. Read more.

Quebec’s most unforgettable winter storms left their mark, shaping how the province weathers the cold and what it learns from each blizzard. Read more.

Montreal’s iconic soul cabaret Le Balcon celebrates nearly 20 years of electrifying shows blending music, dance, and dining. Read more.

Support 'em while you can: The Mainline Theatre will permanently close due to financial struggles exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.

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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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