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Fringe Arts‘Encore’ Offers a Look Into the Universal Nature of Couples
“When you’re in a couple, what do you forget about each other while you spend years together?” said Mathieu Murphy-Perron, artistic and executive director of Tableau D’Hôte Theatre.
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Fringe ArtsJosh Ritter Brings the American Heartland to Montreal
It’s been less than a year since Idaho-born musician Josh Ritter last graced Montreal audiences with his oracular and wordy brand of rock-n-roll, but that didn’t stop fans, both long-time and newly converted, from filling the small theatre at l’Astral on Thursday night.
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Fringe ArtsFlohmarkt Market Caters to Montreal’s Vintage Enthusiasts
The summer season comes with an opportunity for Montrealers to experience the unique benefits of the Flohmarkt Pop-ups. From vintage flea markets to artistic collaborations, it’s a collection of monthly events that have found their home in Montreal.
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Fringe ArtsA Cool Move, Montreal Indie Hardcore Fest, Brings Eclectic Punk From Across North America
Between May 1 and 4, Plateau venues Casa Del Popolo and La Vitrola were filled with the heavy sounds of hardcore punk as the independent festival A Cool Move returned to Montreal for its second year.
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Fringe ArtsConcordia Alumni Front and Centre as July Talk and Metric Take the Stage
“I’m warming you up for July Talk and Metric,” said local musician Murray A. Lightburn as he gazed over the audience—the acoustic set struck a chord, bringing a certain softness that curbed the edges of a crowd ready to rock.
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Fringe ArtsMontreal’s Bagel Burlesque Expo Unfolds With High Emotion and Glitter
Is there a better way to experience the glittery, strange, extravagant, and sometimes absurd neo-burlesque scene in Montreal than to visit the Bagel Burlesque Expo?
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Fringe Arts‘Blind Date,’ Queer Nights at the Centaur Theatre
“The thesis of Blind Date has always been, ‘Everyone is loveable.’ There is great joy in leaning forward in your seat and watching strangers attempt to connect. It’s what being human is all about,” reads the Centaur Theatre’s pamphlet for Blind Date.
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Fringe ArtsColour Outside the Lines Curates Improv-Comedy Night
“I wanted to start hearing stories like my own and seeing people who look like me on stage,” said Sara Meleika, the creator of Colour Outside the Lines.
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Fringe ArtsOne Actor, One Spectator, and One-of-a-Kind ‘Blind Date’
Let’s be real—blind dates can be thrilling, but they can also be terrifying. The anticipation of meeting someone new is exciting, but what if things go wrong? What if the spark just isn’t there? What if the entire date just goes to shit?
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Fringe ArtsCafé Velours: Villeray’s Own Queer and Community-Based Coffee Shop
Café Velours may look like any other place offering a warm and cozy environment to study, work, or meet your friends. But this Villeray coffee shop stands out—Café Velours is run by an energetic team of volunteers who strive to serve the queer community they love, and provide a space where everyone can express themselves and feel safe.
