MTL 24/24, the organization behind the city's epic 24+ hour NONSTOP parties with extended bar service, is collaborating with the Société de développement du boulevard Saint-Laurent to keep Montrealers entertained for longer at some of the Main's most popular watering holes.

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February 16, 2023

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Charlotte Hoareau

Montreal Is Getting An All-Night, Glow-In-The-Dark Fluorescent Party For Nuit Blanche

Nuit Blanche Montreal is around the corner, giving you plenty of options to dance the night away until the early morning hours. Former bathhouse Bain Mathieu is joining the all-night fun with "Lumière Noire XII" on February 25, a massive fluorescent party running from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. and featuring about 50 artists.

The popular event is back for its 12th edition in Montreal. The venue is transformed for total immersion into a "surrealist world" made of extravagant décor, colourful video projections and trippy visuals.

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February 09, 2023

Sofia Misenheimer

MTelus Is Hosting An Epic, Free Nuit Blanche Party With Kid Koala, Valaire & More

Nuit Blanche in Montreal is all about roaming the city to sample the best of its arts and culture scenes — all for free. But sometimes, you may find an offering that makes you want to stick around for a while. This year's 23-hour bash at MTELUS may do just that.

To mark the 20th anniversary of the nocturnal arts festival, and its first in-person edition in two years, the downtown venue will host an all-night shindig with a line-up fit for the occasion.

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February 24, 2022

things to do in montreal this weekend

Gabi Sandler

11 Things To Do In Montreal This Weekend To Bid February A Fabulous Farewell

This isn't just any weekend in Montreal... it's the last weekend of February (already?!). That means our winter weekends are officially numbered. And while it may be cold, there's no denying this season is one of the coolest in the city.

Check out some of the things you can do to enjoy this wintery weekend in Montreal.

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February 24, 2022

things to do in montreal this weekend

Alanna Moore

Montreal’s Nuit Blanche Will Have Glow-In-The-Dark Night Rock Climbing & It’s Totally Free

Brace yourselves Montrealers, we've got an action-packed weekend coming our way, thanks to our city's famous Nuit Blanche happening on Saturday, February 26.

You can spend your upcoming Saturday evening embracing all that Montréal en Lumière's most iconic night has to offer, including wandering through museums, checking out outdoor light shows, riding on the colourful Loto-Québec Ferris Wheel, or going glow-in-the-dark rock climbing!

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February 22, 2022

Alanna Moore

Downtown Montreal’s Massive New Skating Rink Just Opened & It's Completely Free (PHOTOS)

Have you been looking for a reason to get off your couch? Here's one!

Downtown Montreal's massive new skating rink just opened and it's totally free.

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February 28, 2017

Miranda Cipolla

40 Free Things You Gotta Do This March 2017 In Montreal

Well, guys, we made it. Winter's almost (almost!) over, and March/spring/the best vibes the city has to offer is (are?) finally here.

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February 27, 2017

Emily D

Top 20 Things To Do During The First Weekend Of March

Down below is a list that composes of great activities you can do this weekend from Friday, March 3rd to Sunday, March 5th! It's officially the FIRST weekend of March and spring is rapidly approaching! So, it's time to embrace the Montreal weather and enjoy the insane things you can do this weekend! Start planning your weekend extra early with your closest friends, because you are going to want to do everything on this list!

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February 22, 2017

Miranda Cipolla

Where To Eat On Montreal’s 'Nuit Blanche' 2017

As I'm sure we're all well aware, Montreal's Nuit Blanche 2017 is coming up super soon!

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February 21, 2017

Jeremy Hazan

Montreal's Observatory Will Be Free Next Week

In case you didn't know, the complete program for Montreal's Nuit Blanche has been released, and there are a ton of amazing free activities to look forward to.

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February 20, 2017

Jeremy Hazan

Montreal’s STM Metro Is Going To Run All Night Long Next Week

For awhile now, Montrealers have been desperately wishing for 24 hour Metro service. But sadly it turns out that's actually impossible with the system we currently have.

The only networks that can do this, have parallel lines, so they can close one while people travel on the other.

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February 20, 2017

Emily D

A Guide For "Broke Couples": 16 Super Cheap Date Ideas In Montreal, Quebec

Montreal is a great place for all those love birds out there, but sometimes it can be pretty costly. So, when you are looking to planning that perfect date but you are on a budget, don't stress! The list below composes of completely free date ideas that you can plan for that special someone RIGHT NOW.

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Nuit Blanche x MTELUS

Grab Brunch At Time Out Market

Check Out This Unbelievable New Immersive Experience

Enjoy The Best Of Montreal Art And Culture At Nuit Blanche

Nosh On Some Of The Best Tapas In Montreal

Go Skating At Montreal's MASSIVE New Rink

Celebrate Black History Month With This Online Panel On Self-Care

Ease Your Mind With A Winter Walk

Enjoy Some Sparkle At Montréal en Lumière

Try Montreal's First Ever Avocado Bar

Dance The Night Away At This Disco-Themed Skating Event

Let Your Imagination Run Free At The Last Weekend Of 'Imagine Monet'

Esplanade Tranquille Skating Rink

1. On March 4, gear up for the ultimate all-nighter and check out Montreal's Nuit Blanche.

2. Want to get a head start on that summer bod? Check out this yoga meetup at Lole Atelier Westmount on March 8.

3. On March 4, get your art on and check out McGill's Art After Dark tour.

4. Is live music your whole life? Then check out Mon Electric Bijou's album launch at Casa Del Popolo on March 2.

5. Or, on March 1 and 8, get yourself to Upstairs Jazz Club for their free Concordia University jazzy jam sessions.

6. Does curling make your toes curl? Then check out this free outdoor curling site, on sporadically throughout the month until March 11.

7. Also until March 11, check out Illuminart, Montreal's outdoor light and art circuit.

8. Or else check out X-Lumina, an outdoor acrobatic fire show, on as part of Montreal En Lumiere until March 11.

9. Is virtual reality a passion of yours? Then check out the Phi Centre's Montreal 360 virtual reality installation, on until March 12.

10. If art is your bae forever, then check out Montreal's Art Souterrain, an underground art festival lasting until March 26.

11. Or head on out to the Phi Centre for Pony's No Role Models exhibit.

12. Head down to the Old Port and get your skate on at Montreal's Old Port Skating rink while you still can (skating rinks close mid/early March).

13. On March 23, check out the Cabane Panache Et Bois Ronde outdoor cabane a sucre festival in Verdun.

14. Go for a glorious stroll through Mont Royal, and admire all the beautiful sights springing back to life.

15. End the adventure at the lookout, and see how Montreal looks under the cover of snowfall for possibly the last time this year.

16. Then post the entire adventure to Instagram stories.

17. On March 19, celebrate St. Patrick's Day by getting out to Montreal's St. Patrick's Day Parade.

18. Do you love photography the most in life? On March 23, check out this free photo exhibit, put on by a Cegep Du Vieux-Montreal graduate.

19. On March 4, head on over the the Phi Centre for their super fun music/art show La Nuit Tribe, taking place during Nuit Blanche.

20. On March 25, check out Body Meta's International Discotheque 3rd Birthday Bash at Casa Del Popolo.

21. Overlook the entire city (within your immediate vicinity) on Montreal En Lumiere's light-up ferris wheel, on for the duration of the festival.

22. Or, on March 4, check out the entire city from the very top of Place Ville Marie, free for that day only.

23. On the last Sunday of the month (so the 26th), get yourself to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts for their monthly free admission day.

24. Skip going out one night and stay in at home to watch Santa Clarita Diet on Netflix.

25. Debate whether you're disgusted or amused; post a Facebook status about it.

26. On March 4, get yourself to the Olympic Stadium for free DJs, skating, and more, all going down at their Village Mammouth.

27. Or, on that same day, check out the free yoga pavillion at Soham Yoga, complete with DJ sets.

28. If life makes you say "yes, and", then check out the free improv workshop at Montreal Improv, going down on March 4.

29. Ever wanted to zipline through Place Des Festivals? Until March 11, check out this super fun zipline as part of Montreal En Lumiers.

30. Love photography? Until March 18, get yourself to the "Nature De Femmes" photography vernissage.

31. Prepare for St. Patrick's day and give up drinking from now until the 17th.

32. Don't be too hard on yourself when you break instantaneously and reach for the half-full bottle of wine in your cabinet.

33. Cross-country ski coinnoiseur? Then grab your skiis and head out to Mount-Royal, where you can tour the mointain and live your passion.

34. Or, if Mount-Royal is not your bae, then head on over to Montreal's Old Port and admire the freshly melted river in all its splendour.

35. Until March 11, check out this super cool interactive light exhibition at the Quartier Des Spectacles.

36. If you think you're a champ at knowing all the things, test your knowledge at McKibbin's on Bishop at their Monday trivia nights.

37. If you love hearing readers read live, then check out the March Resonance Reading at Resonance Cafe on March 7.

38. Truly commit to the New Years Resolution you made to be more tidy, and spring clean TF out of your space.

39. On March 21, check out this free "stars with many planets" conference at UdeM, for all the space lovers out there.

40. Then celebrate by taking a springtime bikeride along the Lachine Canal.

1. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To Montréal en Lumière

2. Enjoy This Weekend And Go See The First Showing Of The Movie Before I Fall

3. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To La Nuit Tribe

4. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To Nuit Blanche

5. Enjoy This Weekend And Go See The Underground Art

6. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To The Art Matters Festival

7. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To The Barbie Expo

8. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To The Wim Delvoye Exhibition

9. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To Baskin Robins

10. Enjoy This Weekend And Go Rock Climbing

11. Enjoy This Weekend And Go See The Second Weekend Of The

12. Enjoy This Weekend And Go See Pierce The Veil

13. Enjoy This Weekend And Go See No Culture Tour - Mother Mother

14. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To Hot Yoga At Enso

15. Enjoy This Weekend And Go Zip-Lining In Old Montreal

16. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To The Melvin Charney’s Sculpture Garden

17. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To Crew Collective Café

18. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To The Butterflies Go Free Exhibit

19. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To Le Ceramic Café

20. Enjoy This Weekend And Go Pole Dancing

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Cheese & Dairy Bar Kiosk

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