8 activities to do in Montreal as part of the Salon dans la ville

Before taking over the Palais des congrès from November 27 to December 1, the Montreal Book Fair is sprinkled throughout the metropolis with a host of cultural encounters that set the table for the flagship literary event of the season. Here are eight unmissable events from the fourth edition of the Salon in the city.

Space evening: feminist readings and short films

• Public cinema
• November 20th

The Public Cinema hosts an evening where literature and feminist cinema meet. Five authors – Sayaka Araniva-Yanez, Soline Asselin, Chris Bergeron, Mélissa Labonté and Dolce Saint-Arnold – present their notable works: I watch porn when I’m sad, Diving suit, Valid, Vandals, JOURNEY TO A ROCKET et YUL-Saturne. In addition, the Filminists offer a program of interstellar short films, exploring space and new technologies. The L’Euguélionne bookstore completes the experience with a selection of feminist science fiction books.

Musical-literary pub-quiz and karaoke

For night owls and music lovers, head to the Le Record bar in Villeray for a festive evening. The musical-literary pub quiz delves into the worlds of different authors such as Jonathan Charette and Marc-André Dufour-Labbé, with literary extracts as appetizers. The evening continues with karaoke for the more daring. To sing out of tune and laugh loudly.

To the health of what did not kill us

• Bookstore L’Euguélionne
• November 21st

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Emmanuelle Riendeau is a poet from Drummondville. His poetry revolves around subjects such as the relationship with the sick body and alcohol

Photo: Courtesy of Emmanuelle Riendeau

L’Euguélionne opens its doors to a poetic meeting during which Emmanuelle Riendeau invites four poets to speak: Marie Darsigny, Rosie Desbiens, Marie-Pier Lafontaine and Mélopée B. Montminy. Through extracts fromArming the rageof Female dogof Uninhibitedof Domain of Rest and other previously unreleased works, the group explores intimacy, vulnerability and rebellion.

Book and wine pairings

• Bookstore
• November 21st

We’ve all heard of food and wine pairings, but what about book and wine pairings? The Livresse bookstore, in collaboration with Vins Fluids, offers a literary tasting where each glass is paired with a work. With passionate sommeliers and booksellers, this evening promises to be a sensory experience where words and tannins take center stage.

Burlesque sins and literary pleasures

Forget decorum for an evening with Burlesque sins and literary pleasures. At the Wiggle Room, leaf stripping and reading mingle. Authors Lula Carballo and Geneviève Morand transport us into stories where audacity is required. A perfect evening for those who aren’t afraid of literary heat.

Simon and Marianne

• Museum Cinema
• November 23

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Marianne Marquis-Gravel began writing while dreaming of the life she would not be able to live with her partner, Simon Roy.

Photo: Radio-Canada / Jean-Baptiste Demouy

Straddling the programming of the RIDM and the Salon dans la ville, the documentary Simon and Marianne offers an incursion into the last week of life of Simon Roy, a writer suffering from incurable cancer, and his companion Marianne Marquis-Gravel. Filmmakers Pier-Luc Latulippe and Martin Fournier deliver a portrait of rare intimacy, where the camera respectfully witnesses a deep reflection on love, life and death. The film captures the couple’s tenderness in the face of the inevitable and celebrates the importance of living fully in the present moment.

Discovery of fantastic comics with Julien Paré-Sorel

• Serge-Bouchard Library
• November 24

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Young comic book fans won’t want to miss the meeting with Julien Paré-Sorel, creator of the “Aventurosaure” series.

Photo : Julieparesorel.com

Families and young comic book fans won’t want to miss the meeting with Julien Paré-Sorel, creator of the series. Aventurosaure. At the Serge-Bouchard library, young and old are invited to immerse themselves in the Jurassic world of its characters. An opportunity to discuss creation and learn more about the underside of Quebec comics.

Circus, eroticism and poetry evening

Intimate Circus offers an evening where eroticism meets poetry… and the circus. This mixture of sensuality, humor and acrobatics creates a unique show, in a cozy atmosphere at Club L. It is an invitation to explore the eroticism of words and gestures, a moment of poetry that flirts with provocation .

The Salon dans la ville continues until December 1st.

The Book Fair at the Palais des congrès de Montréal will take place from November 27 to December 1.

All details are accessible online (New window).

How does “Burlesque ‍sins and literary pleasures” depict the dynamic between Simon Roy and Marianne Marquis-Gravel, and what⁢ filmmaking techniques are used in the documentary?

1. What can ⁢attendees expect from the​ “Book and Wine Pairings” event at the Livresse​ bookstore?

2. In “Burlesque sins and literary pleasures,” what is the cinematic approach to the portrayal of Simon Roy and Marianne Marquis-Gravel’s relationship in the documentary?

3. How does the comic book series “Aventurosaure” by Julien Paré-Sorel appeal to young readers, and what does the author hope to achieve through this series?

4. What led to the creation of the “Circus, Eroticism, and Poetry Night,” and what aspects of⁢ sensuality and acrobatics can audiences expect to see in this unique performance?

5. How does the Salon‍ dans la ville contribute to promoting literature and arts in‌ Montreal, ⁣and what is the significance of this year’s edition?