Here's a list of 11 activities to do this weekend, and we highly recommend attending more than one!
Watch A Classic Horror Movie With Your Date
Cost:
- General Admission is $9
- $7 for students and seniors (65+)
- Tickets are sold on-site
When: October 23, at 6.30 p.m.
Where: Cinema de Sève, 1400, boulevard de Maisonneuve O.
Why You Should Go: This popular sci-fi film from the '50s will totally give you the creeps. A doctor discovers that the people in his small town are being replaced by extraterrestrial duplicates. A guest speaker will give you an analysis of the meanings behind the cult movie.
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Stuff Your Belly At Pizza FestÂ
Cost: Prices vary by restaurant
When: October 11 to 24
Where: Several restaurants across the city. You can find the list of participating restaurants here.
Why You Should Go: This week, we celebrate Italy's most iconic food! You can try various signature pizzas created for this special occasion and vote for your favourite one online.
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Attend A Comedy Show At The Segal Centre
Cost:
- $62 for general admission
- $58 for seniors
- $25 for students and people younger than 30
When: October 23, at 1.30 p.m.
Where: Théâtre Sylvan Adams Theatre, 5170, chemin Côte-Ste-Catherine
Why You Should Go: If you're looking for a good laugh this spooky season, this show should do the trick. Mixing gloomy pop culture references and stage illusions, the show gives you a not-so-serious glimpse at the life of Count Dracula.
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Go See The Lights At The Botanical Garden
Price:
- $16.50 for Montreal residents
- $22 for non-residents
When: Until October 31
Address: Montreal Botanical Garden, 4101, rue Sherbrooke E.
Why You Should Go: You only have a few days left to see the Botanical Garden glowing for the Light & Lantern Festival, under the theme "An Ode to the Moon." Read our contributor's review.
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Overcome Your Fears At La Ronde's Fright Fest
Cost:
- $49.99 for October 22Â
- $44.99 for October 23
When: October 22 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and October 23 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m (and additional dates in October)
Where: La Ronde, 22, chemin Macdonald
Why You Should Go: Only two more weekends before the end of La Ronde's popular Halloween event. If you dare, you can visit the scare zones filled with roaming monsters, enter a haunted house or hop on the rides in the dark.
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Go On A Haunted Guided Tour
Cost:
- $24.50 for the "Haunted Downtown" tour
- $21.30 for the "Haunted Old Montreal"
When:
- Haunted Downtown: October 22 at 8 p.m. (in French) or 8:30 p.m. (in English)
- Haunted Old Montreal: October 23 at 7 p.m. (in French) or 7:30 p.m. (in English)
Where:
- Haunted Downtown: Norman Bethune Square
- Haunted Old Montreal: Parc de La Presse, 749, Côte de la Place d'Armes
Why You Need To Go: It's the perfect time to take part in a guided tour to discover some of Montreal's creepiest historical facts. This weekend, you can choose between a tour of downtown or Old Montreal.
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"Get your kink on!!!" At Cabaret Berlin
Cost: $22.23
When: October 15 from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Where: Cabaret Berlin, 1982, rue Sainte-Catherine E.
Why You Should Go: This special Halloween dance party is a great excuse to wear your kinkiest fetish costume, or just to let loose in the play areas after a long busy week.
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Buy Yourself Some Warm Winter ClothesÂ
Cost: Discounted items. Prices range from $49.99 to $99.99
When: October 20 to 23, starting at 10 a.m.
Where: 7177, boulevard Newman, LaSalle
Why You Should Go: You're gonna need a good coat to keep you warm this winter, and you can get one for cheap at this warehouse sale this weekend.
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Do Some Shopping At Bazar Vintage
Cost: Free-to-attend
When: October 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and October 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Église St-Jean Berchmans, 5945, rue Cartier
Why You Should Go: Lovers of antiques and all things retro can check out this fall vintage market in a church. Perhaps you'll find something cute that'll make you forget the months of icy cold temps ahead of us.
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Party In A 360° Venue With DJs & Art Projections
Cost: $18
When: October 22, from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Where: Satosphère, Société des arts technologiques, 1201, boulevard Saint-Laurent
Why You Should Go: Montreal's SAT is hosting another immersive dance party with 360° projections. This time around, the lineup includes DJs Regularfantasy, Genetellem and Scott W.
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Go Back In Time At Bar Le Ritz
Cost: $14
When: October 22, from 11 p.m.
Where: Bar Le Ritz, 179, rue Jean-Talon O
Why You Should Go: From Diana Ross to ABBA, Donna Summer, Cameo and Madonna, you can dance the night away listening to the best hits from the 70s and 80s.
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