Featured Events in Montreal in May, 2025 (July Updated)

Le Grand PoutineFest is a festival dedicated to celebrating a Canadian classic, poutine. Held in cities across Canada, the event features numerous food stalls serving up creative and traditional poutine. The popular Grand PoutineFest summer tour will hit nearly 17 stops this year. In addition to the gourmet food experience, Le Grand PoutineFest also includes live music, entertainment, and family-friendly interactive programs, making it a social and cultural event for all ages.

Discover Transformer: Design and Energy Futures A captivating exhibition from the Vitra Design Museum that explores the crucial role of design in the energy transition. Energy is at the heart of our societies, but the use of fossil fuels (oil, coal, and gas) is the main cause of climate change and global warming. For a sustainable future, we must adopt CO2-free energy sources, such as solar, wind, and water. This transition presents challenges, but design offers innovative solutions. Transformer shows how design can rethink our energy consumption and integrate renewable energies into our daily lives. The exhibition presents inspiring projects at different scales: from the human body to cities, homes, and modes of transportation. Come and discover how design can shape a sustainable energy future and inspire positive changes in the way we live.

An exhibition by artist Frédéric Lavoie produced by the Biosphère in collaboration with the Insectarium Have you ever observed the insects around you and tried to learn more about them?

Let yourself be transported to the planet Mars in an immersive experience! Mars is now the center of exciting research and the focus of several space programs. In this artistic and scientific odyssey, your excursion to Mars, to a fictional base atop Mount Olympus, will demonstrate humanity's passion and infinite curiosity for exploration. Let yourself be transported on a journey that intertwines the scientific perspective and the imaginary vision of a not-so-distant world. RED 2100 offers a journey in five chapters and as many rooms where we realistically imagine the first steps of a few humans on the fascinating red planet in 2100. A fantastical world that also questions the place of humanity in our universe and the fragile balance that must be maintained for all species to thrive.

The Chinese Garden invites you to an encounter, an encounter with three Chinese farming families who each live, work, and experience the land in their own way. In a small Dai village in Yunnan, the Zhou grow bananas. Atop a mountain in the same province, in a breathtaking landscape, the Chen cultivate tea. In the heart of Anhui, the Li cultivate rice. These three families live to the rhythm of the Chinese land, which nourishes them, connects them, and demands treasures of ingenuity and resilience. This land is dear to the farmers. It is part of their identity. By revealing their stories through photos and unique experiences, this exhibition, a journey-like experience, may lead you to rethink your own connection to the land.

Nature lovers, come admire the prettiest patterns that adorn Japanese tableware.

Featuring exceptional loans from major museums in Europe and North America, the exhibition brings together paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, jewellery pieces, and archival documents that testify to the quality of Weill’s gallery and deepen our understanding of its historical context.

Exploring the ancestral sites of her nation as well as the environments of her daily life, Meryl McMaster explores a history inscribed in the landscape. Through a series of photographic self-portraits taken in various locations across North America, she explores her ties to her Plains Cree/Métis ancestors on her father's side, and her British/Dutch ancestors on her mother's. Through her wanderings, the artist seeks to hear the memory of ancient sites. From visiting these places and telling ancient stories, a sense of connection emerges. Her journeys sometimes take place in unknown territories or places that have forgotten the past. Her thoughts then turn to the great migrations her ancestors made, both by land and water, to trace her history. In her images, where her imagination is given free rein, erratic boulders become the ancient guardians of the natural world; birds, companions she cradles and guides her to the answers she seeks in the sky; Insects, witnesses to the power of life and the importance of maintaining ecological balance. The memory Meryl McMaster carries on her back intertwines generations and lineages, geological eras and ancestral territories. It is embodied in a series of outdoor images, where the beauty of the landscapes coexists with the memories of an often devastating colonial history. As Strong as the Wind showcases the work of an artist who faces the flow of time and reconnects with those who came before her.

Featuring exceptional and rarely seen works from the Museum's collection of early modern prints and drawings, this exhibition showcases northern European depictions of "sinful" women to tell the story of how women became associated with sin, the role art played, and how that history shows up in our lives today.

To honor the legacy of Hubert Reeves, the Planetarium offers you an exhibition highlighting his words and writings.

What is science? How is it practiced? The brand-new Ecolab highlights the importance of the scientific approach while introducing you to the various phenomena linked to water and air pollution.

Have you ever had to leave your home due to a climate event? For several years, recurring disasters have forced hundreds of millions of people to abandon their loved ones and homes in search of refuge. In the face of climate change, we are all vulnerable, but not to the same degree. Our level of vulnerability varies depending on where we live, our economic situation, and our gender, among other factors. By exploring this exhibition designed by the Biosphère and Oxfam-Québec, learn about climate migration and explore some potential solutions.

Located on the lower level of the Biodôme, A Tightly Woven Nature will introduce you to the role keystone species play in the fragile balance of their ecosystem. Featuring nearly 1,000 naturalized specimens, explore fascinating themes such as odorous, visual, and audible signals, birds of prey, and defense mechanisms. Will you be able to spot the crested hornbill, the wandering albatross, the pencil sea urchin, or the Brazza's monkey? Will you hear the sound of the piranha? Look for the different symbols and follow the lines drawn on the floor to understand the connections between the different sections. Tactile and sensory experiences are available to enhance your visit.

Taking science from the other end, through images and not words. This is the original idea launched in 2010 by Acfas through its Proof by Image competition. Dedicated to images from scientific research in all fields of knowledge, this competition was expanded across Canada in 2016, thanks to the collaboration of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Science Exposed is the English-language component of the competition. Espace pour la vie celebrates life and nature and has chosen to exhibit the 20 images from the 2024 edition. Images that reveal a world of unsuspected complexity and great beauty. The 20 images are exhibited in front of the Biodôme. Take the time to admire these true works of scientific art revealed to us by the eyes of researchers, and choose your “favorite” image by participating in the vote for the Prix du public Découverte, sponsored by Radio-Canada, before September 21!

SHUT UP AND DANCE MONTREAL Get ready to groove at the hottest dance party in Montreal! Join us at CLUB FRAME for a night of non-stop music and epic vibes. Let loose on the dance floor and show off your best moves to the sickest beats. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to have a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Don't miss out on the ultimate party experience in the city! Information Source: DUKE CONCEPT | eventbrite

Admire the most fascinating specimens in the Planetarium's meteorite collection, the largest of its kind in Quebec and the third largest in Canada. Each meteorite carries its own story, whether related to its fall to Earth or the circumstances surrounding its discovery. They are named after distant lands, yet each meteorite sheds light on the turbulent past of the solar system, the time of the birth of the Sun and the planets. An invitation to travel through time and space!

The Biosphere is a unique building with a fascinating history. Now home to a museum dedicated to the environment, this sphere was originally a popular pavilion at the 1967 World's Fair. The geodesic dome connects Buckminster Fuller's ecological thinking with current environmental issues. This exhibition presents the Biosphere's history but also offers an introduction to current exhibitions and the connections between art, society, and the environment.

Zumba® | Cours d'essai gratuit Venez bouger et vous amuser avec notre cours d'essai gratuit de Zumba®! Rejoignez-nous au Studios Accento pour un 55 minutes de merengue, reggaeton, salsa, cumbia, baladi, calypso & bachata. Que vous soyez débutant ou expert, tout le monde est le bienvenu! N'oubliez pas d'apporter une bouteille d'eau et votre sourire contagieux! On a hâte de vous voir sur la piste de danse! La session régulière de 14 cours débutera le 10 mai jusqu'au 23 août 2025, sauf les 26/07 et 02/08 dû aux vacances de la construction. Information Source: eventbrite

Conan's Matt Donaher will be performing at The Comedy Nest in Montreal from May 8 to May 10, 2025. The venue is located at 2313 St Catherine St West 3rd Floor of Montreal Forum, Montreal, QC H3H 1N2. Donaher's comedic talents are sure to provide an evening of laughter and entertainment for attendees in the bustling city of Montreal. Make sure to mark your calendars for this special event and secure your tickets in advance for an unforgettable experience.

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Comedy Central's Ron Josol will be performing at The Comedy Nest in Montreal from May 15 to May 17, 2025. The venue is located at 2313 St Catherine St West 3rd Floor of Montreal Forum, Montreal, QC H3H 1N2. Ron Josol is a renowned comedian known for his sharp wit and hilarious observations on everyday life. Don't miss the chance to catch his show in Montreal during this limited engagement. Get ready for a night of laughter and entertainment that you won't soon forget.

Don't miss the chance to catch Ron Josol performing at The Comedy Nest in Montreal from May 15 to May 17, 2025. Known for his sharp wit and hilarious observations, Ron Josol is set to deliver a night of laughter at 2313 St Catherine St West, 3rd Floor of Montreal Forum, Montreal, QC H3H 1N2. Secure your tickets for this comedic event and prepare for an evening filled with top-notch entertainment.

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Information Source: IT Social Montreal | eventbrite

Information Source: IT Social Montreal | eventbrite

2025 Synthetic Data Summit The 2025 edition of the Synthetic Data Summit will focus on new developments in the area of synthetic data generation and its promise to help solve some of the difficult challenges in healthcare. The specific use cases will be privacy (data access and data sharing), data augmentation, and de-biasing datasets. These will be examined for real world data and clinical trials data. The perspective taken will be applied, with an emphasis on practical solutions, case studies, regulations, adoption, and expected future developments. With a unique combination of industry, academic, government, and regulator presenters planned, this one-day summit will provide attendees with a well-rounded look at synthetic data generation and how it may be leveraged. Organizing Committee: Khaled El Emam , University of Ottawa and CHEO Research Institute David Buckeridge , McGill University and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre Pierre-Antoine Gourraud , Nantes Université Brought to you by: Electronic Health Information Laboratory CHEO Research Institute Aetion Information Source: Electronic Health Information Laboratory | eventbrite

Experience a night of laughter with the "Queens of Comedy" English stand-up comedy show taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Montréal. The event will be held at the Montreal Comedy Club at Melrose, located at 6548 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2S 3C6. Join us for an evening filled with hilarious performances by talented comedians in a cozy and welcoming venue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy top-notch comedy in the heart of Montréal.

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Disturbed Montreal is set to electrify the city with an unforgettable performance at CentreBell on May 19, 2025, starting at 18:30. Known for their intense energy and powerful stage presence, Disturbed promises an evening of hard-hitting rock that will resonate with fans long after the final note. CentreBell, located in the heart of Montreal, Canada, provides the perfect backdrop for this highly anticipated event. With a reputation for hosting world-class acts, this venue ensures top-notch acoustics and an immersive concert experience. Ticket prices vary, catering to a wide range of attendees, making it accessible for all rock enthusiasts. Don't miss this opportunity to witness Disturbed Montreal, a night that guarantees to be a highlight in the city's vibrant music scene.

Disturbed Montreal is set to electrify the city on May 19, 2025, at the renowned CentreBell. This highly anticipated event promises an unforgettable experience for rock enthusiasts and music lovers alike. With tickets priced at 170 USD, attendees will witness a night of powerful performances and intense energy. The CentreBell, located in the heart of Montreal, Canada, offers a premier venue for such a monumental occasion. Known for its state-of-the-art acoustics and spacious seating, it ensures every guest enjoys an optimal view and sound quality. Disturbed Montreal is more than just a concert; it's a convergence of passionate fans and exceptional talent, creating an atmosphere that resonates long after the final note. Don't miss this chance to be part of a historic night in Montreal's vibrant music scene.