Montreal can have such butt-ugly spring seasons that images of flowers breaking through the crust of the last winter's salt and dirt just doesn't feel right. But this weekend? It's just pulsing with a desire to create something new out of the familiar.

Whether it’s reworking old venues, remixing traditional meals, reclaiming dance floors, or rallying around community spaces like Bâtiment 7 in Pointe-Saint-Charles, there’s an undercurrent of shedding skins and starting fresh, together. Even the headlines—from tariff tensions to metro funding—hint at breaking points and rebuilding.

From the stage play Scorpio Moon and its story of fractured friendship and identity, to jazz jams and sugar shack reimaginings, to the quiet opening of Limbo in Little Italy and a new MMFA exhibition, there's a lot to dive into.

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

Thursday

🎭 Imago Theatre premieres Scorpio Moon at Studio Mile-Ex, an immersive play by Adjani Poirier exploring race, queerness, art, and money through the fractured friendship of two estranged women in a raw, atmospheric Montreal setting.

📻 N10.AS rings in its anniversary with an all-night celebration at Systeme, featuring sets from Sako, 3MMA, IRL, Zemple, and a back-to-back blowout with Angel Academy and Tidal Zone.

🎷 The Tin Cans head to a very special PSC venue for a legendary Jazz Jam, featuring saxophonist Patrice Luneau and a powerhouse band, with an open session inviting musicians and jazz lovers to join the vibe.

🎸 MOTHLAND presents N Nao: Lancement de Nouveau Langage—a special live show celebrating the release of their latest project at Ausgang Plaza.

Friday

😈 Bad Girls Only: Women and the Seven Deadly Sins has begun at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, exploring how centuries-old European artworks helped link women with sin.

Saturday

🕺 Croissound heads to Café Bravo, serving up DJ sets with your morning coffee from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—entry’s free, vibes and brews guaranteed.

👟 Felix Boutique hosts Wine, Sneakers, Coffee Pt. 2 with natural wine, fresh kicks, and a live set by Fake Stereo from 6 to 11 PM.

☕️ La Finca hosts a feel-good early evening dance party with DJ Silktits on the decks, snacks, wine, and plenty of boogie beats—bring the whole crew.

👏 Équinoxe 7, Bâtiment 7’s annual fundraising party, returns with 13 hours of music, workshops, performances, food, and community celebrations running from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. across multiple spaces.

Sunday

🔊 Maison Halwa and FRNDLY RMNDRS present Sunday Sounds, a women-led DJ celebration with R&B, hip-hop, dancehall, and afrobeats, starting at 1PM

📽️ Join Cinéma Moderne for a screening of The Last Resort, a documentary exploring South Beach’s transformation through the vibrant 1970s photography of Andy Sweet.

🙋 Les Sans-Taverne celebrates its 25th quiz night edition: A friendly yet competitive atmosphere, general knowledge questions, and house-brewed beers. Teams of up to six are welcome.

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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.

A new chapter begins at the corner of Mozart and Clark as Limbo quietly opens its doors, filling the former Marconi space with a renewed energy.

Clandestina takes over Anemone on March 28, with Catalan winemaker Ferran Lacruz pouring bold, aromatic natural wines alongside a special à la carte pairing menu for the occasion.

Nevski brings a Slavic twist to sugar shack season with a special menu running until March 29, featuring maple-infused dishes, blueberry pishki donuts, and cozy cabin cocktails and mocktails.

Knox is celebrating its 9th anniversary this week with a series of fun throwback specials from now until March 29.

Leila welcomes winemaker Gino della Porta of Sette for a special pop-up on March 29 as part of the Salon des Vins d’Importation Privée.

Le Majestique invites you to have a drink with Marius Tabordet on Friday, March 28, starting at 5 p.m.—RSVP at 514-439-1850.

Happening Gourmand continues until March 30, offering prix-fixe menus at some of Old Montreal’s top restaurants, making fine dining more affordable without compromising on flavour.

Cabane à Buboy is back with an all-you-can-eat brunch, blending cabane à sucre classics with bold Filipino flavours—March 29-30 and April 5-6.

On March 30th from 6 PM till late, Open Kitchen returns to Bisou Bisou with friends from Bona Fide for pasta, oysters, and cocktails for a night of good food and great company.

Join chefs from Lawrence, Cara Mia, and Monarque for a special six-course fundraising dinner on March 31 at Lawrence, with all proceeds benefiting Mission Mile End.

Only Pasta and Nolan team up once again for a Italian-inspired pop-up on March 31, featuring a menu of four pastas—including spizzulus, bucatini, sfoglia lorda, and ravioli—alongside entrées and desserts.

Bordel returns March 31 at Bon Délire, with The Coldroom and Midway teaming up for a chaotic spring edition of cocktails, chaos, and questionable decisions.

Mark your calendar—April 2nd is the first of Léché’s new Wine Wednesdays, featuring curated local ferments, meats, and cheeses in a market-style format.

Sushi Momo welcomes Maxime from Achillée on April 2 for a special evening of wine and plant-based tasting, combining a five-course menu designed to pair with vibrant cuvées.

Bar Vivar and Le Vin dans les Voiles host a Portuguese-themed 5 à 7 on April 2 with winemaker Joaquim de Quinta Vale de Pios, featuring wines by the glass and paired bites.

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

April's right around the corner. We've collected all of the events, exhibitions, and curiosities that are worth checking out in one place. Read more.

A butcher who paints. We spoke with Philip Viens, the man behind the lauded butchery Aliments Viens, about his creative passions. Read more.

Tariffs will devastate the Canadian book industry? Local Montreal bookshops like Pulp Books fear as much for good reason. Read more.

Quebec looks to crack down on no-shows, where skipping out on your reservation could cost as much as $10 per person. Read more.

Take the temperature on Montreal's music scene by asking one of its best photographers right now, Rose Cormier. Read more.

A Montreal tramway project's been abandoned: Part of the Pink Line, it would've connected many neighbourhoods in the Sud-Ouest. Read more.

At the same time, we also got money for the metro? Ottawa's providing more than $1-billion in additional funds for Montreal and Quebec City. Read more.

Out in the Eastern Townships, some new blood has taken over the beloved 35-year-old Frelighsburg institution of Aux 2 Clochers. Here's how: Read more.

Laurent Dagenais has to be one of Montreal's biggest Tiktokers—here's a profile of his life and work ahead of his new restaurant in Saint-Lambert. Read more.

Les Cours Mont-Royal, or Le Corpse Mont-Royal? Once home to major retailers, subterranean mall is now mysteriously sparse. Read more.

Another unexpected impact of tariffs: Montreal's pinball business. It's facing challenges due to tariffs on imported games and parts. Read more.

Remember the Lux? The historic Montreal movie theatre that shaped the city's cultural landscape? Take a nostalgic walk through its space. Read more.

Fake taxis lurking in the Plateau. Equipped with little more than a sign on their car they bought off Amazon, they're out there taking advantage of tipsy Montrealers. Read more.

A new public market's been announced in the east of Rosemont, and it's expected to be completed within a year. Read more.

Someone got charged $425 instead of $42.50 at a local florist, and they want to pay them back. Read more.

Who'd have thought we had 1,000+ works of public art to enjoy? That's the tally in Montreal, anyway, and that's more than enough to explore. 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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