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- [Just for Laughs around the corner.](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-around-the-corner/): Just for Laughs!! So much is said from these three words. From there shows to festivals, gags to stand-up comedy, Just for Laughs is the real spot for hilarity in Montreal and around the world. Every year they host festivals,tours and shows in the UK, France and North America.
- [My Love Hate Relationship with Facebook and The Future Conspiracy](https://mobtreal.com/my-love-and-hate-relationship-with-facebook/): I love the basic premise of Facebook, apparently a billion other people do too. When I first signed up, it was amazing that this new application grabbed my contact list, asked me a few simple questions, and bang! I was smack in the middle of a massive group of fellow curios and finding many old friends from times well back in my past. Now that almost the entire literate internet population is listed in one way or another on this popular application, it is pretty easy to find anybody, provided they (or close friends of the person) have been listed. It […]
- [Brownie be coming 'round da Corner](https://mobtreal.com/brownie-be-coming-da-corner/): Who doesn’t like brownies?  Warm, gooey, yummy comfort food for your soul. Here’s a comic who’s just as delicious. This weekend, Keesha Brownie invites you back to V-Lounge for another Montreal edition of Joker’s Corner.  V-Lounge has been opened for seven years now and has become a real hot spot for night life for people on and off the island. Hip hop, R&B, dance hall, soca, reggae and old school beats make up the vibes at V-Lounge. So be sure to stick around after the show for some good ‘ol whine!
- [Ask Ash: Understanding the Joke Thief](https://mobtreal.com/ask-ash-understanding-the-joke-thief/): By Paul Ash This is not in response to a direct question, but there’s been another spat of internet chat on the subject of joke thieves, particularly involving people I respect.  This was brought to the fore again by a recent streamed discussion on Extralegal Norms at Harvard University. “It’s a “cancer in the industry”: comedians stealing each other’s jokes.@JimMendrinos#copyrightX” – @MiTLibScholarly on Twitter “there’s a lot of people in the industry who should drown in their own saliva” – Jim Mendrinos Joke thieves are a (rightfully) vilified fact of life in the comedy community.  They cause stress and sow fear in the […]
- [Seasonal Depression...has it hit you yet?](https://mobtreal.com/seasonal-depression-has-it-hit-you-yet/): It’s snowing outside. The ground is wet and slushy, the wind is brisk and cold. You walk around with 3 layers plus your long johns sweating inside and freezing when out. Yes, I get it, its winter. It’s miserable and it sucks. Guess what? I, like many others across this land, are at our breaking point. I’ve had enough of bundling up for twenty minutes only to cross the street to the store. I’m tired of washing salt of my shoes and getting sick from basically living in this season we. I can tell you that seasonal depression has moved in […]
- [Film Review: A Good Day To Die Hard](https://mobtreal.com/film-review-a-good-day-to-die-hard/): By Paul Ash This is a pocket review of Die Hard 5: A Good Day To Die Hard.  Starting this I realized I’ve only ever done one other film review in blog form, and that was for Looper, another Bruce Willis film.  (For my 140 character reviews check out my Twitter look for #FilmReview.)  I’ve never thought of myself as a Bruce Willis fan, looking back at his filmography there are some amazing hits, as well as some spectacular bombs.  I’ll present my observations, and let you decide where this film falls. You can’t talk about a sequel without mentioning the […]
- [How To Stand-up Comedy Contest (part III)](https://mobtreal.com/how-to-stand-up-comedy-contest-part-iii/): By Paul Ash In this, part three about stand-up comedy contests, I’ll explain how I run my monthly comedy competition, Kick Ashiest, as part of the weekly open mic The Kick Ash Comedy Show.  Again I’ll be explaining the reasons for the choices I make. The Kick Ash Comedy Show is a weekly open mic starting 9pm every Tuesday in Andrews Pub, located at 1239 Guy, Montreal, Canada.  Acts either get asked to perform by me, or book with me by sending a message to the Kick Ash facebook fanpage. The monthly competition is Kick Ashiest, a play on the show’s name, which is a play on my […]
- [8th Annual Sketch Comedy Festival](https://mobtreal.com/8th-annual-sketch-comedy-festival/): Back for another year, the 2013 edition of Montreal’s Sketch Comedy Festival will host troupes from Montreal, Toronto, New York, Chicago, Calgary, Australia and more! A celebration of underground comedy, this is the festival for emerging talents and local juggernauts. Take a look at this preview with someone I’ve grown to love, Hank. There’s one thing to watch sketches on YouTube or Vimeo. To see them live is just not the same. But really, not the same. The wit that comes from being a good improviser is serious. Watching it unravel before your eyes is just 100% pure fun! With the help of costumes,music, lights […]
- [Quand il est bon de se casser une dent...](https://mobtreal.com/quand-il-est-bon-de-se-casser-une-dent/): Hier soir, lorsque j’ai passé la porte de mon dépanneur, j’avais la gorge un peu serrée. Le dernier jour avant mon départ venait de s’achever, et croyez-le ou non, je n’étais pas soulagée. Depuis une semaine, je me fais plutôt rare par ici. La dernière fois que je suis venue étaler quelques mots, c’était pour partager avec vous le sentiment nostalgique de mes trois dernières années d’apprentissage montréalais. Depuis, j’ai la tête ailleurs, bien trop remplie de questions, d’angoisses et de doutes. Dans quelques jours, pour ne pas dire mardi, je m’envole vers un lieu où la nostalgie a également sa […]
- [Battle-COM Tonight in Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/battle-com-tonight-in-montreal/): By Paul Ash 10:30 February 8th at the Comedy Nest Tonight at The Comedy Nest on the 3rd floor of the Pepsi Forum (corner of Atwater and St-Catherine) is the second Comedy Nest Presents Battle-COM. Battle-COM is part stand-up, part improv, part theatre, part gladiator games and all fun. Returning Chris Sandiford and Dan Derkson survived the first Comedy Nest presents Battle-COM They’ll be facing off against new competitors Ryan Stick, Jason Yearow, Emma Wilkie, Tessa J Brown and Michael Lifshitz The Battlefields The Comedy Nest, Pepsi Forum, Montreal. 10:30pm start time, doors at 10pm $6 for the unwaged / $10 […]
- [Battle-COM (v2.02)](https://mobtreal.com/battle-com-v2-02/): By Paul Ash The Geek Battle of Comedy Shows Take a large dose of “The Big Bang Theory”, a wallop of an “8 Mile” rap battle and stir in a dash of “Let’s Make a Deal” and you have an idea of what “Battle-COM” is. Battle-Com sees two performers skewer pop culture and each other in the name of entertainment.  Paul Ash stands between these forces playing the role of Battle Marshal, introducing the topics (Battle Fields) and players (Battlers).  The crew of Battlers fight for the right to be called a Battle Master and Battle Champion.  That’s right – they […]
- [How to Stand-up Comedy Contest](https://mobtreal.com/how-to-stand-up-comedy-contest/): By Paul Ash Ask Ash: What’s the best way to run a comedy contest that everyone will agree is fair and balanced? Quick Answer: It’s impossible. Now for the long answer… (Part I of II) 2011 Montreal Contest A lot of performers hate comedy contests; “they’re unfair”, “they’re rigged”, “it’s a popularity contest”, “they’re judged by people who know nothing about the craft of comedy”, “it’s an artistic medium, so personal taste is being judged – not skill”, “the zombies are attacking”, “I never win”…  many many complaints. It’s good to recognize comedy contests for what most of them are; publicity […]
- [Sextape Comedy](https://mobtreal.com/sextape-comedy-2/): No this is not a typo nor is it funny porn. Well it’s porn for your laughing glands. Sextape Comedy is a sketch comedy group from Brooklyn, New York who have really have bitten my funny button. ( What?) They consist of Hans Kulla-Mader, Chelsea Catalanotto, and Tim Velsor. Together they make funny skits like this new one below. Being production assistants on the hit sketch show Saturday Night Live surely gives them some great tips and ideas for there videos.  I’ve been watching their videos all day. If you like sketch comedy, then you’re gonna love them. Or maybe you […]
- [Quinnochio the comedy show](https://mobtreal.com/quinnochio-the-comedy-show-2/): By Sassy Jo So you thought Pinocchio was just a tale about a little puppet who wanted to be a boy. Well guess again. This is 2013 and we are rewriting history. Presenting a comic for whom I have grown very fond over the last few months.  A smart, funny, determined, hard working man who’s […] Source: Articles & Stories  
- [Quinnochio the comedy show](https://mobtreal.com/quinnochio-the-comedy-show/): So you thought Pinocchio was just a tale about a little puppet who wanted to be a boy. Well guess again. This is 2013 and we are rewriting history. Presenting a comic for whom I have grown very fond over the last few months.  A smart, funny, determined, hard working man who’s on the rise in the comedy world so catch him while you can. He’s been on TV, film and stage both in Canada and the U.S.. He does it all folks! I saw him at Toronto’s Hard Rock Cafe, and I have to say I was blown away. What an […]
- [Igloofest 01-24-13](https://mobtreal.com/igloofest-01-24-13/): “What’s Igloofest? here’s a quick description in images… Enjoy!” – @SlakZee
- [3 ans déjà !](https://mobtreal.com/3-ans-deja/): Aujourd’hui est un jour spécial pour moi: il y trois trois ans et un jour que je vis à Montréal. La tête pleine de rêves, d’ambition, de projets, d’impatience, je foulais le sol canadien pour le seconde fois le 28 janvier 2010. J’avais le sentiment d’être chez moi, pour la première fois en 25 ans. Il était environ 18h30 lorsque le vol Swiss Airlines en provenance de Zurich posait ses roues sur le sol glacé de l’aéroport Pierre Eliott Trudeau, presque trois heures après l’heure prévue. Anxieuse et excitée, c’était la seconde fois que je me trouvais dans cette file réservée […]
- [After the Great Canadian Laugh Off 2007](https://mobtreal.com/after-the-great-canadian-laugh-off-2007/): By Paul Ash Please forgive any semblence of immodesty, this was written just after I placed third in a 2007 Great Canadian Laugh Off Semi-Final. perplexed as to why a stranger has my camera I arrived on Thursday, one day before my time in the “ring”. I flew in early, and really hadn’t slept but ended staying up all day catching up with friends and then going to McVeighs to do a guest spot. Having been up for 40 hours (with about an hour’s nap) I wondered if I’d pull it off. It went well and added to my confidence. I […]
- [8 raisons d'aimer le film "populaire"](https://mobtreal.com/8-raisons-daimer-le-film-populaire/): Hier soir, nous étions à l’avant-première nord américaine du film Populaire. On est sorti de la salle presque deux heures plus tard, un arc-en-ciel dans les yeux. Voici huit raisons d’aimer Populaire. 1. Son univers rétro Populaire regorge de symboles rétros et de petits détails magnifiques. L’ambiance du film en général est touchante et le soin qu’ont pris les scénaristes et réalisateurs à nous faire plonger dans la France des années 60 est succulente. Des voitures de collection aux vêtements en passant par les relations homme-femme de cette époque, ou encore la musique, la décoration, l’univers professionnel et l’ambition, rien a […]
- [How (Not) To Stand-up Comedy: Stage Greed](https://mobtreal.com/how-not-to-stand-up-comedy-stage-greed/): By Paul Ash (originally posted February 20th, 2006) Tonight I may have been tested.  Tested and I failed.  Failed badly.  Tonight we had our 2nd Annual Bill Hicks‘ Memorial Rant Off, an event I look forward to.  Not just for the chance to spew bile and tell the world how broken it is, but also the chance to see comedians stretch out of their comfort zone, try something new and work on new performance skills. By warning the crowd of what they’re in for, advertising it as a special night we hope to draw people who want to hear this particular style of comedy.  […]
- [On a lu pour vous de la "mommy porn"](https://mobtreal.com/on-a-lu-pour-vous-de-la-mommy-porn/): Au comptoir aujourd’hui, on vous parle de l’instant Mommy Porn de la semaine. Je pense que ma définition du roman érotique se rapprochait davantage de l’oeuvre du Marquis de Sade que celle d’E.L. James (l’inceste en moins ok).Alors quand je suis arrivée à la page 551 de Fifty Shades of Grey, j’ai (presque) poussé un cri de soulagement. Et je n’exagère même pas. Je vais vous dire comment tout a commencé, puis je vous dirai ce que moi j’ai pensé de ce livre à peine sorti, à peine adapté au cinéma. Mais pourquoi lire un livre lorsqu’on sait déjà qu’il ne […]
- [Fantôme ou ange gardien ?](https://mobtreal.com/fantome-ou-ange-gardien/): Jeudi 17 janvier 2013 – 14h20 Hier dans l’après-midi, aux alentours de 16h, une jeune femme est entrée, un pas léger et des joues roses piquées par le froid. 40 minutes plus tard, elle quittait les lieux comme elle y était entrée, entourée de silence. Mercredi 16 janvier, un fantôme a croisé mon chemin. À 14h hier après-midi, je grignotais quelques plantains épicés en regardant des conneries sur Fox Channel. Je venais de finir un livre( très dur à lire), dont je vous parle d’ailleurs la semaine prochaine, et me disais que les trois dernières heures de mon shift allaient être […]
- [django unchained](https://mobtreal.com/django-unchained/): Hier sur vos écrans français, sortait enfin le dernier film de Quentin Tarantino: DJANGO UNCHAINED. Qu’il est agréable de retrouver les talents d’un des réalisateurs les plus cools de ces dernières générations, après une trop longue période d’absence, selon moi ! Et j’sais pas vous mais j’ai personnellement quelques chouchous (acteurs, réalisateurs, scénaristes…), parmi lesquels figure Tarantino, pour plusieurs raisons. D’abord parce que la majorité de ses films s’axent autours d’une catharsis.Ensuite parce qu’il développe toujours des dialogues cinglants et justes.Parce que son goût pour la photographie colle adéquatement à son propos. Parce qu’il travaille à fond ses personnages.Parce que même […]
- [Win Tickets to see Ben Roy](https://mobtreal.com/win-tickets-to-see-ben-roy/): So here’s the deal folks. In less than two weeks, Ben Roy will be headlining the Comedy Nest in Montreal. Here’s your chance to win one of the 4 pairs of tickets that I’m giving away!!! So who is this man of hilarity you ask? Well for those who went to the Nasty Show this pas Just For Laughs Festival, then you know who I’m talking about. He was one of the favorites during the festival and by far definitely one of mine. He has performed at the Boston Comedy Festival, The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, The Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival, the MTV Comedy Showcase […]
- [Le tigre est en toi](https://mobtreal.com/le-tigre-est-en-toi/): Depuis le 1er janvier, je me tâte. Non pas de la manière qui vous évoque des pensées malsaines, mais plutôt à savoir si oui ou non je vais faire un post de résolution 2013. Depuis que cette année à commencer, ma résolution, peu originale je vous l’accorde, est simplement de ne pas en prendre. Ceux qui me suivent sur Facebook l’ont su très vite puisque j’en ai fait la suggestion lors de mes voeux. Pourquoi changer quoi que ce soit sachant que le plus dur ne sera pas de tenir la résolution, mais de vivre avec la pression de se dire […]
- [News Anchor Signs Off Without Identifying Herself](https://mobtreal.com/news-anchor-signs-off-without-identifying-herself/): TORONTO, ONT – A Caucasian woman described as being “in her mid-thirties” read the news on CBC Newsworld without identifying herself, earlier this week. “It’s disturbing, to say the least,” a viewer named Louise from Timmins, Ontario, said today. “Sure I got the news, but who the hell is this woman? God, I can’t believe this. You know … Anita is our letter carrier, we’re comfortable with her now. Jeremy delivers flyers, no problem. But who’s reading me the news? Is it Susan? Carol? This is ridiculous.” Martin considers herself a loyal viewer and now feels betrayed by the CBC. “I […]
- [Your Montreal Guide](https://mobtreal.com/your-montreal-guide/): So for my first promo of the year, here’s a woman whom I’ve always admired. I have the pleasure to work with her occasionally and you will have the pleasure to let her show dazzle you. Her company, In Theory Productions creates original and unique show concepts. Stand-up comedy with a twist. An awesome one.  At the Comedy Nest, Friday, January 18th, will be your chance  to see her newest one: A Stand-up Guide to Montreal.
- [Happy New Years Montreal!](https://mobtreal.com/happy-new-years-montreal-2/): The year has come to an end and what have I done!? A lot and and the same time nothing. Nothing is exaggerating but in my eyes, I could of done so much more. However, I’m not about to beat myself up over it because what I have accomplished under the circumstances giving to me, I am proud to be standing at the end of it all. My friend and colleague Bianca Yates came up with a great life resolution.   “Let’s fall in live with ourselves.” I thought for 2 seconds before agreeing  It makes perfect sense. I will never leave me, I won’t lie […]
- [Mon top des films 2012](https://mobtreal.com/mon-top-des-films-2012/): Ca y est, dans seulement quelques heures pour certains d’entre vous, le 1er janvier 2013 sera là. Comme je n’avais pas beaucoup de temps mais que je voulais quand-même faire un ptit récap’ des films de 2012, vous trouverez ci-dessous une liste (non exaustive évidemment). Je n’ai pas vu tout ce que je voulais voir donc ce choix s’est révélé assez dur au final. J’ai encore des doutes, mais 2012 s’achève alors c’est maintenant ou jamais !N’hésitez pas à ajouter les vôtres dans les commentaires.Et comme on dit chez nous: “À l’année prochaine !”Mouhahaha. TAKE SHELTERParce que c’est un film absolument […]
- [Jeudi 27 décembre 2012 - Un record pour Montréal](https://mobtreal.com/jeudi-27-decembre-2012-un-record-pour-montreal/): Grâce à la tempête de neige qui frappait Montréal hier, jeudi 27 décembre très tôt le matin jusqu’aux environs de 19h, ma présence au dépanneur n’était pas requise. Dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi, alors que la ville dort paisiblement et se remet de ses deux journées festives, les dents baignant encore dans un mélange de dinde et de champagne, le ciel se couvre d’un filtre grisâtre. Le vent se lève et entraîne avec lui la facilité de se déplacer, la visibilité sur les routes et la possibilité de parler sans se prendre des flocons dans la gorge. Ce qui […]
- [Ladies and Gentlemen ... Vlad Levitt](https://mobtreal.com/ladies-and-gentlemen-vlad-levitt-2/): Vlad Levitt & John St. Godard It’s nearly 6 o’clock on a Saturday afternoon, and it’s dark and wintry and I’ve got the warm fuzzies because I’m in one of my favorite dumps. While the regulars slur Christmas carols upstairs, Vlad Levitt and I sample beer and talk stand-up at ground zero. The preceding hour or so has been all about name-dropping, debating why so-and-so is relevant, how we’ve been influenced,by whom, and what we think makes a great stand-up. We’re sitting in the window of Le Bull on St. Catherine St. when a guy in his twenties bounces up to our table. “Sorry guys,” […]
- [Épisode 14 - AMEN !](https://mobtreal.com/episode-14-amen/): TomTom, Bon oui encore une longue période sans nouvelles, mais tu me connais, quand je me fais fourrer… Trêve de plaisanterie, l’heure est grave. Très grave. Je crois que je suis amoureuse… D’accord. J’ai cru l’être un million de fois ces dernières années. Du facteur, de l’épicier, des mecs du métro, de mes collègues, de mon boss, de l’itinérant du coin… Mais là… Bah… J’crois bien que c’est un peu sérieux. Pas de panique, je vois déjà ton visage plein d’effroi et de crainte à la lecture de ce mail. Je ne crois pas que c’est l’homme de ma vie, je […]
- [J-1 avant la fin du monde - Ce qu'il faut savoir](https://mobtreal.com/j-1-avant-la-fin-du-monde-ce-quil-faut-savoir/): À moins d’avoir fait la guerre ou de la faire encore, d’être un militaire ou d’avoir participé à des camps d’entraînement commando, il y a fort à parier que tu ne saches pas vraiment quoi faire au moment venu. Ci-dessous, quelques films/ séries à voir ou revoir, un carnet de notes avec toi. 127 HEURESPour intégrer la notion de courage, et d’endurance à la douleur morale et physique. LOSTMaîtriser la panique post catastrophe et l’art du suspens capillotracté. NB: ne regarde que les 2 premières saisons, auquel cas, des nausées suicidaires risqueraient de t’étouffer subitement. THE WALKING DEAD Au cas où […]
- [J-3: Envisager le pire, voire même le retour à la préhistoire](https://mobtreal.com/j-3-envisager-le-pire-voire-meme-le-retour-a-la-prehistoire/): En me levant ce matin je me suis dit que là ça devenait sérieux. Il ne nous reste plus que 3 jours avant la fin du monde, ou “le début de la fin” comme je préfère l’identifier. Remémorant mes souvenirs du tremblement de terre d’octobre dernier, je me suis déjà sentie rassurée de savoir que ma valise “En cas d’urgence” se trouve dans le placard de l’entrée. Seulement voilà, j’ai réalisé que son contenu n’était sans doute pas approprié, du moins pas assez, puisque je ne l’ai pas appelée “en cas de fin du monde”. Alors pour rire, j’ai googlé des […]
- [The Greatest Motorsport Show on Earth - The Isle of Man TT](https://mobtreal.com/the-greatest-motorsport-show-on-earth/): Every year on a little island located in the Irish Sea the greatest motorsport show on earth takes place. It’s called the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) and if you want to try it, be sure to bring a wheel barrow for your balls because they’ve gotta be big for this event. It’s been long considered the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world.  What makes it special? The race is run in a time-trial format on public roads that have been closed for racing. And the crashes are extreme. French Review: English Review: The 2012 Isle of Man TT […]
- [The Grand Burlesque Show 2013](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-burlesque-festival-2013/): If you think burlesque is just some kind of high class stripping show, well you’re wrong. A burlesque show consist of all sorts of artist such as magicians, acrobats, contortionists, singers and more. At the heart of burlesque is the art of tease.  Anyone can take off their clothes but to do it in a classy, glamorous way with feathers and diamonds…well only burlesque performers can do this. Come and join Scarlett James and a range of performers during the Grand Burlesque Show 2013. Check out last years show right here! The costumes, the music and above all the talent that […]
- [Jokers Corner is back!](https://mobtreal.com/jokers-corner-is-back-2/): Back for a second year, Keesha Brownie host Jokers Corner, Montreal Edtion, on December 15th at 8:30pm. Taking place at the V-Lounge in Lasalle, it’s gonna be a full night of fun, laughter and dancing. Stay after the giggles with your DJ Fyah Fox and the Natural Mystic Crew and dance all night long! So who’s on the bill? Rodney Ramsey Andrew Searles Paul Baluyot Kris Bonaparte Cedric Newman BRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAP!!!! Yes child! Come nah and laugh with us, seen! Seating is limited so go buy your tickets today! TICKET OUTLETS:   PRINCESSA                     […]
- [Épisode 13 - J'suis une putain de star](https://mobtreal.com/episode-13-jsuis-une-putain-de-star/): Salut ma Nana, Bon alors suite à ton message, je n’ai qu’une seule chose à dire: Wow wow wow ! Je te vois déjà proposer la présentation aux parents, envisager vos prochaines vacances dans 6 mois à Tombouctou, et organiser les 2 ans de votre cinquième marmot… Sooooo: ON SE CALME. Par contre je veux en savoir plus, parce que ton petit conte de fée version Nana-la-loose ça ne suffit pas !!! De mon côté, la semaine a très bien commencé: j’avais grave la gagne. Beau gosse, trop successfull dans mon travail, j’assurais grave. Dans la rue lundi en rentrant chez […]
- [Kosher and Halal reunite once again!](https://mobtreal.com/kosher-and-halal-reunite-once-again-2/): This past weekend I was in Toronto for some me time and also to catch Kosher Jokes for the Halaladays. I tip my hat off to Jessica Salomon and Eman for their great work on promoting the show and for the amazing turnout they had. BRAVO LADIES!!! The Lot was packed and the vibe was such a good happy one. What a fantastic show.  Line up was Robert Keller Faisul Butt Hoodo Hersi Jessica Salomon Eman  and your host Ali Hassan My first time seeing Robert Keller and I definitely not forget him. him Celine Dion “Girlfriend” just killed me. Of course being of my persuasion and knowing Celine Dion […]
- [Épisode 12 - Once upon a time...](https://mobtreal.com/episode-12-once-upon-a-time/): Mon Tom Tom d’amour, Il était une fois une princesse fighteuse qui avait un coeur d’artichaud (ou chou-fleur ou cornichon pourvu qu’il s’agisse d’un légume pas très sexy). Oui, tu as bien entendu, une princesse fighteuse. C’est comme une princesse de conte de fée mais elle doit combattre pour survivre dans ce monde de brutes. Sa façon de survivre c’était d’avoir un prince dans sa vie (ok, le premier clodo qui passait faisait l’affaire aussi, souvent, trop souvent…). Un jour après avoir enchaîné les princes qui faisaient croire qu’ils étaient des princes pour pouvoir jouer aux billes avec la princesse (je […]
- [Igloofest is around the corner!](https://mobtreal.com/igloofest-is-around-the-corner/): Winter may have arrived, but we here in Montreal know exactly how to cope with the cold! Grab your tuque and your gloves for the 7th edition of Igloofest 2013. Because of it’s ever growing popularity, this year they’ve added a whole new weekend giving you 12 days of awesome electronic music, new faces, the “one-piece” contest and most importantly, a fun way to stay out of the cold! Also, the second VIRGIN MOBILE Igloo stage, devoted only to Montreal talent, will be on for a third year .  Come discover and let loose to 40 local artists: our local DJs and producers who […]
- [Riding the train](https://mobtreal.com/riding-the-train-2/): This is probably my 7th time coming to North Hollywood a.k.a. Toronto. The first time I took a ride-share which was alright but then I discovered the train. Wow! This is the way to travel people. Comfy seats, access to the bathroom, free Wi-Fi, wonderful view, what more can you ask for when traveling. I look forward to taking the train much more than arriving at my destination. I love to go fast without interruption. No pun intended. The train gives me just enough fix so that I don’t have to pull a joy ride in town. I always feel like I’m going […]
- [Student Defending Thesis Pleads Guilty](https://mobtreal.com/student-defending-thesis-pleads-guilty/): Zifkin expressed relief at having returned to her senses, but appeared confused and began sobbing as she described her thesis research experience as akin to  “giving birth to a full-grown university professor.” MONTREAL, QUE – McGill University student Cassandra Zifkin arrived at her thesis defense Monday to enter a guilty plea for what she described as a “mind numbing” PhD thesis, entitled The Consequences of Erudite Vernacular Used Irrespective of Necessity.   
- [Pods and Casts](https://mobtreal.com/pods-and-casts-2/): “We’re both brown – is that a thing?” Mo Arora’s Marc Maron-ism cracked me up on Laughmatic’s latest podcast with guest Ali Hassan. I’m not sure, after all, if it was a thing, because the line – akin to Maron’s ‘are we good?’- set off my clever-meter and a string of giggles. Arora described Hassan as ‘one of the first real comedians to be nice to me’. Um, yeah. Comedy clubs and comics are notoriously competitive so, very cool to hear that. (Take note, everybody in Comedyland: be nice, okay? After all, the open-mic years offer little in the way of support […]
- ["L'ÉTÉ, TU REGRETTERAS"](https://mobtreal.com/lete-tu-regretteras/): Jeudi 15 novembre 201211h57 Lundi était probablement une des dernières journées de l’été indien qui s’achève. Lorsque le réveil a sonné, j’ai eu le même réflexe quotidien. Ouvrir un oeil, puis l’autre, m’étirer, me pencher pour prendre une gorgée d’eau dans la bouteille fidèle à mes nuits, et j’ai attrapé mon cell pour voir combien de temps ça faisait que je procrastinais. J’ai commencé ma soi-disante prise d’informations via le fil d’actualités Facebook, puis, témoin des propos vides, j’ai aperçu à travers le rideau qu’il faisait grand soleil. 15°c à 9 a.m, qu’il disait mon monsieur météo de l’Apple world. Wouhou […]
- [Épisode 9 - Le Corbeau](https://mobtreal.com/episode-9-le-corbeau/): Alors que Tom Tom et Nana s’échangent tranquillement des nouvelles, une ombre maléfique les observe… Elle nous délivre aujourd’hui son point de vue, plus que tranché, pour ne pas dire tranchant, voire violent, sur nos deux acolytes.Yeux et âmes sensibles s’abstenir… Ca va saigner !—————————————————————————————————————————————- Cher Vous, Il faut que vous sachiez qu’il devenait insupportable pour moi de vous voir ravis en lisant les aventures de ces deux abrutis.Tom Tom et Nana, pensez-vous sincèrement que ce soit des appellations acceptables ? Pffff il était inévitable que je vienne foutre mon nez dans ce sacré merdier. Je dois vous sauver, vous libérer […]
- [Insert Radio where?!](https://mobtreal.com/insert-radio-where/): There’s a lot going on in the comedy scene Montreal. New venues, new shows being produced and the new rave: podcast. Yes, they have been popping up all around town. Each one looking to be the next hot new shit on Internet air. I will soon be adding a comedian directory as well as a page with a list of podcast so if you have one and I don’t know about it, send me an email to thejo@tujohaha.com.  As Massimo puts it: “It’s time to bring this to the next level!” Where do I start? Right here. Insert Radio Here is made […]
- [NO TIME TO REGRET](https://mobtreal.com/no-time-to-regret/): Jeudi 8 novembre 201219h47 Aujourd’hui, il faisait aussi froid dans ma rue qu’à la boutique. En partant vers 14h, j’avais le mood instable. Je sentais cette bête sinueuse s’immiscer dans la moindre fente de ma carcasse, pour laisser en moi une trace désagréable à chacun de ses pas. J’avais la démarche lourde, le regard plongé dans le vide droit devant moi. Les mêmes briques, les mêmes sourires, les mêmes bruits, les mêmes silences. Et ces couleurs devenues indécises. Lorsque je suis arrivée à l’intersection, j’ai regardé à droite, puis à gauche. Je voyais Elsa ma boss à travers la fenêtre, rire […]
- [USA Election: Brought to You by the Letter 'O' and the Number 'Sixteen-Trillion'](https://mobtreal.com/usa-election-brought-to-you-by-the-letter-o-and-the-number-sixteen-trillion/): As I happily nurse a healthy US election night CNN hangover,  the world is again seemingly tilted correctly on it’s axis, and the USA is as polarized as ever – split right down the middle like a worse-ever Jägermeister headache. The two most common narratives I heard from endless talking heads on CNN last night, “Romney brought out the white senior vote..” and “Obama mobilized the Black and Hispanic community..”. All the pundits were weighing in, each slinging hard biases trying to affect the vote. Even our own Brian Mulrooney got in the game! I read a strikingly biased endorsement of […]
- [#1 Wait to see](https://mobtreal.com/1-wait-to-see/): Lundi 22 octobre 201214h01 C’est bizarre comme il peut être facile parfois de se laisser destabiliser par le regard des autres. Aujourd’hui, en voyant un pote de l’université à travers la fenêtre, je me suis caché. Depuis quelques jours, j’ai renoncé à vivre sur mes économies et quelques piges en attendant la réponse de ce poste tant désiré, dont la réponse ne me sera pas donné avant deux mois. Au détriment de ma zone de confort, à la fois étouffante et rassurante, j’ai opté pour un job alimentaire, à raison de quelques heures par semaine. Moi: “Hé salut, comment ça va […]
- [Notes from the Brick Wall](https://mobtreal.com/notes-from-the-brick-wall/): Half the battle of writing is putting in the time. Wherever. Lately some great ideas have wiggled out of the rabbit hole while I’m in the shower or bouncing down the street on my way to work. Similarly, when I get up and walk away from the computer, stuff surfaces in bits and pieces and phrases and images that I’d been hoping for for hours. Sort of like the phone ringing the minute you step into the shower. A conspiracy of ideas.   Writing stand-up is tricky. I’ve had thoughts that made me laugh out loud: the image of a man […]
- [Une activité pour le weekend de l'Halloween "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"](https://mobtreal.com/une-activite-pour-le-weekend-de-lhalloween-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/): Je vous propose “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”! Où? Quand?
- [Whitney Linen Debuts at MasterCard World Fashion Week in Toronto](https://mobtreal.com/whitney-linen-debuts-at-mastercard-world-fashion-week-in-toronto/): It’s pretty hard to get thousands of fashionistas into a tent full of celebrities, runway shows, fashion buyers and industry magnates offering complimentary wine and manicures but that was the scene under the big MasterCard fashion tent at historic King West and John Streets outside Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto during Day 3 of World MasterCard Fashion Week. Admittedly, there’s no pretending I am a fashion follower but I have been following an upstart Canadian brand called Whitney Linen since it’s inception just a over a year ago. I’ve known the designer for several years and helped create the logo, website […]
- [Identical Twins to Become Siamese](https://mobtreal.com/identical-twins-to-become-siamese/): ROME – Identical twins Cathy and Ann McGlashan, 18, will be joined at the forehead next month in a complicated surgical operation to be undertaken at Rome's Agostino Gemelli Hospital. Read more… Butt Songs and Fish Sticks…Dirty mix or funny videos? Check it out. Source: TuJoHaHa  
- [The Dark Comedy Festival](https://mobtreal.com/the-dark-comedy-festival/): Before it gets really cold outside and the urge to venture outside your front door disappears, take advantage of some comedy that will warm your soul. This Friday, October 19th 2012, is a sneak peak of the second Dark Comedy Festival in Toronto. From October 31st to November 10th you can catch some really seedy, morbid and yet hilarious comedy from some very disturbed comedians. Ah, just the way I like ’em!
- [Comedy Before The Frost](https://mobtreal.com/comedy-before-the-frost-2/): Sorry to bring you a copy and paste post but time is of the essence!  This is definitely a show you should check out if you like sketch comedy, especially performed by the pros! “Toronto production company The Theatre Elusive is thrilled to present a fantastic stand-up and sketch comedy show in Montreal this coming Friday, October 19th, 2012. Performed by some ofCanada’s hottest new comics including; Luke Gordon Field, Danish Anwar, Brie Watson, Ned Petrie, Bobby Knauff and the fabulous sketch comedy duo, The Young Geologists (Erin Rodgers and Gillian English), this show is guaranteed to entertain. To top it all off, the show will be hosted […]
- [Time, time, who's got the time?!](https://mobtreal.com/time-time-whos-got-the-time/): Looks like I do there, right? WRONG! Running around like the white rabbit in Alice on Wonderland is how I’ve been feeling for the past month. Trying to get Mobtreal of the ground, working 2 jobs to get the cash flow and working on bringing home acts to Montreal. Where do I sleep? In Toronto!  Really though I’ve come to the point where I must make serious and smart decisions which means sacrifice. But what am I really sacrificing? My liver? I think he’ll understand. What I’m getting at is when you want to do something for yourself, as much as your friends […]
- [Montreal Zombie Walk](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-zombie-walk/): Looking for more ways to have fun this October? Want to get more than one day out of that amazing zombie costume you spent so much time on? On October 20th, meet up hundreds of zombies for the Montreal Zombie Walk. Last year, over 1500 un-dead people walked the streets of downtown. If you woke up from a coma and this was the first thing you saw, you would be speechless and would think you’re still dreaming. 
- [New weekend show has arrived!](https://mobtreal.com/new-weekend-show-has-arrived-2/): I’m excited to say that this Friday at the Comedy Nest is a new show at 10h30pm. The Comedy Nest Presents a night where the host picks the line-up you will see. In essence, they put the show together. It will never be the same because every week is a different host and every comedian has their style and favorites. I will be running the bar like I do on Wednesday nights and if you came to the first show, you’ll probably be invited back for the second one for free. This week, Dan Laxer kicks off the fun with his […]
- [Jour de Peur... Nuit d'Horreur! Halloween à LaRonde!](https://mobtreal.com/jour-de-peur-nuit-dhorreur-halloween-a-laronde/): “L’Halloween approche à grand pas et La Ronde fera revivre les morts pour les célébrations les plus lugubres du Québec! La Ronde et ses manèges se transformeront en véritable « parc de l’effroi» grâce à l’arrivée d’attractions hantées et de zones d’animation terrifiantes.” Dans quelques jours, je metterai en ligne mon expérience d’une des Maisons Hantés de cette année! Restez à l’écoute! – @SlakZee   “Au milieu de dizaines de citrouilles, bottes de foin, épouvantails et de créatures surdimensionnées, vous pourrez déambuler dans nos allées hantées et pénétrer dans un univers à double face baptisé «  Jour de peur… nuit d’horreur ». Les célébrations ont […]
- [Notes from the brick wall](https://mobtreal.com/notes-from-the-brick-wall-2/): Hey everyone. Welcome to Post #1. About me: Marinated in Manitoba, I fell off the barbeque in Montreal. It turned out to be a soft place to land. I’ve been here since ’88. Moving from Winnipeg to Montreal was like getting color television. Sorry Winnipeg. If Gabe Katsnelson wishes he were a 90s comic, I was, but left for regular teaching paycheques and to enjoy things I couldn’t as a stand-up, like eating and traveling. But I’m back in front of the brick wall again, telling jokes to people who don’t drink enough to fully appreciate me. Cheers, cheers, to $8 […]
- [Mommy, it's over....Again!](https://mobtreal.com/mommy-its-over-again/): An eight day run of comedy has come to an end. What have we learned from JFL42 ? That Toronto knows how to hold the most unique and interactive comedy festival in Canada. For a “first” year, the event went well, the turnout for shows were amazing and Twitter is still bursting with thank yous from all the acts and comedy goers alike. I think it’s fair to say that Robbie Praw is a happy camper this week. I would be to.
- [Thursday night at the Comedy Bar](https://mobtreal.com/thursday-night-at-the-comedy-bar/): Last night, I was out and about ready to laugh and giggle the night away. I headed down to the Comedy Bar for 7 pm.
- [Tuesday night at JFL42](https://mobtreal.com/tuesday-night-at-jfl42/): On the bill for Tuesday night was Todd Barry. I just caught his commercial on TV right before exiting the door. The soft spoken comedian captures audiences with h witty comments and smart references. This week has been he’ll for me and MY technology. Phone not charging, tablet not responding and MY body shutting down after 2 weeks of non stop work. Yes my body is technology.
- [JFL42 so far](https://mobtreal.com/jfl42-so-far/): Since Friday September 21st, Toronto has been inviting pass holders to come and enjoy comedy shows. Acts like Reggies Watts, Neal Brennan, Moshe Kasher, Big Jay Oakerson, Ari Shaffir, Amy Schumer and many more have flooded the city with their talent. I have been checking out shows since Sunday night. Toronto Blogger Gabriel Katsnelson has been on ground zero since day one. So far, so good.
- [Pete Holmes and a standing O](https://mobtreal.com/pete-holmes-and-a-standing-o/): Day two for me was heading out to see Pete Holmes at the Mod Club. I have to say that I’m enjoying checking out all the new venues around town. The Mod Club is definitely one of my favorites right now. Nice long big bar, open wide space with a lounging area along the wall. Kick ass chandeliers that may look out of place but that’s why they fit. Pete Holmes has come to the Comedy Nest before. However when you’re working you don’t pick up on all the hilarity being thrown to the crowd. I catch a joke here and […]
- [MOSHE KASHER: BACKSTAGE AT THE GARRISON](https://mobtreal.com/moshe-kasher-backstage-at-the-garrison/): Moshe Kasher performing his first show of the night at The Garrison in Toronto So the question that I want to leave with before they kick me out is why? Why comedy? I honestly don’t have a great answer for that. I never dreamed of being a comedian like some people who knew what they wanted, I didn’t. I studied playwrighting and acting in college. So when I saw my friend, Chelsea Peretti, who I went to junior high school with, I saw her do stand-up and I thought, “Oh, interesting. This is like a mixture of the two things that […]
- [My first night out for JFL42](https://mobtreal.com/my-first-night-out-for-jfl42/): Well, all the humbug buzz going around the festival about credits not getting back to pass holder accounts and not being able to buy a physical ticket for shows has really put a cloud over the festival for many. However this is the format they went with. Buy a pass and get access to shows. It’s not the type of festival they we’re going for. Yes it may suck, but you we’re warned! The first time of anything will have it’s bugs so just try and be understanding people. You weren’t a porn star when you first fucked. I’ll let you […]
- [MARK LITTLE: BACKSTAGE AT THE RIVOLI](https://mobtreal.com/mark-little-backstage-at-the-rivoli/): No, I mean maybe, but nothing comes to mind off the top of my head. I need some candy. He reaches into the bowl of nutrition prepared for the comedians and unwraps a Starburst. But no, I don’t think there’s any question I don’t want to be asked I’m sitting with the very funny on stage and very cool in person, Mark Little after killing it tonight.   Okay great, I actually didn’t know who you were until this week. I realize now that you’re kind of a big deal. I was having lunch with my friend, and when I mentioned […]
- [JFL42 September 21 - 28, 2012 in Toronto, Don't Miss Out!](https://mobtreal.com/toronto-jfl42-september-21-28-2012/): 42 THINGS. 8 DAYS. 1 PASS. JFL42 is featuring 42 of the most hilarious, riveting, and/or awesome things they could pack into an 8-day period in Toronto. JFL42 is an interactive festival. They’re trying something really new – by interacting in real-time with pass-holders, JFL42 will be a Festival that can grow, adapt and take on a life of its own.
- [A Mob of Bloggers for Hire](https://mobtreal.com/about-the-blogging-mob-for-hire/): We started off covering Montreal comedy back in 2009 with a network of websites including TuJoHaHa and JJ’s Press, two blogs supporting and promoting local comedy. We’ve really started to grow!  Our mob of bloggers are now independently covering the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival,the Montreal FRINGE Festival, Zoofest,  , The Montreal Jazz Festival plus all kinds of great street-level Culture, Entertainment, Food & Dining reviews.
- [How Do I Join the Mob?](https://mobtreal.com/how-do-i-join-the-mob/): To join the team at Mobtreal.com you must demonstrate superior language skills, have a decent number of social media followers on your blog or facebook group; and a good attitude towards movies like the God Father and shows like the Soprano’s. Simply send us a link to your blog, and if we’re sufficiently impressed with your ORIGINAL work; one of our enforcers will contact you in a clandestine way… possibly involving a black Lincoln town car with heavily tinted windows, perhaps not. You’ll just have to contact us, then wait and see. If you see someone wearing this hat in public, […]
- [Just For Laughs Brigade](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-brigade/): I’ve been going through pictures from this past month and man do I take a lot of pictures! Not finished yet but I decided to take a break and share with you some of the amazing people I spent my month with. Marc Bruyère, Ashutosh Gupta, Eva Wojtasik, Sladgy, Erika Mathieu, Audrey Barbier and Gabriel Katsnelson. The Just For Laughs Brigade 2012! Gabe I only got to meet at the end of the festival. He replaced that last week when I would of seen and met all those great comics such as Bob Saget and Bill Hader. But I was working […]
- [Just For Laughs is celebrating 30 years!](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-is-celebrating-30-years-2/):  This past Tuesday night, I was checking my email only to find an invitation to the 2012 Just For Laughs conference where they would announce the whole shebang! Yeah, the whole line-up for this summer. I know, in the grand scheme of the world and life itself,  it’s not a big deal to you or anyone to go to such a thing. To me, it was the beginning of part two of this blog. Time to take it to the next level. Massimo, you know what I’m talking about. I was in a pool of unknown faces and familiar ones. Some I […]
- [Il y a un nouveau club d'humour!](https://mobtreal.com/il-y-a-un-nouveau-club-dhumour/): Alors vous connaissez le Comedy Nest et Comedy Works. Les deux clubs qui reçoivent des humoristes reconnus partout dans le monde que ça soit sur Conan O’Brien ou Comedy Central, des blagueurs avec crédits. Mais du côté francophone, on retrouve Le Couscous Comedy Show, Les Mardis de l’humour au St-Ciboire chez et Les Soirées d’Humour Laboratoire au Katacombes entre plusieurs autres. Dès le 2 mai, les choses vont changer… Depuis octobre 2009, l’Abreuvoir Bar et Terrasse reçoit des fanatiques de l’humour pour les Drôles de mercredis. Des humoristes locaux prêtes à prendre la relève ainsi que des grands noms dans l’humour au Québec. Avec la collaboration de Jokebox Productions, vous […]
- [The MP3 Experiment](https://mobtreal.com/the-mp3-experiment/): Have you ever wanted to be apart of an amazing experiment? Picture hundreds if not thousands of people all giving the same instructions all set to go off at the same time. Imagine what you can end up with!? It might look a little something like this. Pretty cool right? Well Just For Laughs is joining up with  Improv Everywhere to bring you the MP3 Experiment to Montreal. Who started this movement? Created by Charlie Todd in 2001, Improv Everywhere is a New York City based prank collective that have done over a 100 missions creating chaos and joy involving tens of thousands of people. This is your chance […]
- [Let's get things straight](https://mobtreal.com/lets-get-things-straight/): Last weekend, the Tu checked out Samedi Comedy à la P’tite Place. Her post was taking a little harshly and I’m gonna explain some points. We have always been a support source for comedy. We’re not here to critique acts or tell you how to improve your craft. We are here though to let you know how a show went, good and bad. And putting on a show, many things can go wrong. all not the producers fault. From acts not showing up, to acts going over time, small crowd, lighting…A lot goes into a show even if it’s just consist […]
- [Our apologies](https://mobtreal.com/our-apologies/): I have some explaining to do. I have to apologize for our lack of appearance. Especially when we say we are going to be there. I’m not talking about a FB “goings” I’m talking about personally confirmed shows. For this, Keith and Jeremy, we apologize. Seriously, I’m not cool. I’m tired of using life and work as an excuse. And you know what, it is just that. I’m the only thing stopping anything in my life. It’s easy to slip into depression and your self bullshit. Only when your really down there for a while that you realize how funny and pathetic you are, […]
- [Keep Grindin' People!](https://mobtreal.com/keep-grindin-people/): This weekend is a mind-blowing  event for you comedy fans. Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be the first Grinders Comedy Weekend. Theatre St-Catherine presents all it’s artist wether you be stand-up comedian, improviser or a sketch comedy kind of dude, this weekend has it all. To name a few of the acts you will see are Peter Stevens, Christopher Betts, Heidi Lynn Weeks and Lise Vigneault. Every night will kick off with some improv, the cream will be sketch comedy and then some stand-up comedy for dessert. How can you not have a good time!? Theatre St-Catherine represents to all these artists […]
- [I'll be the judge of that!!!](https://mobtreal.com/ill-be-the-judge-of-that/): Well hello everyone. How are ya?! So I’ve had the opportunity to judge a few of Paul Ash’s Kick Ash Comedy Shows over the last few months. I have yet to express how much fun I’ve had doing it. It’s always a blast to be able to participate and have a lot of good laughs at the same time. Whatever, call me judgmental if you’d like, I see it more as being observantly curious if you will. Hopefully my awesome co-judge Shayne Pickle and I did a good job this week, cause let me tell ya, this one was tough. I do like a good challenge.
- [What a performance!](https://mobtreal.com/what-a-performance/): The room was silent, you could hear a pin drop and every one’s attention was on one person: Dan Bingham. His one-man  show was brilliant and it’s no wonder it won Just For Laughs Best Comedy Award! Having gone too far in our cab, we got there late but had only missed about 10 minutes of the show. By some dumb luck, we got seat right up front. I didn’t dare take a picture because of the noise my new camera would make. Theatre St-Catherine was full and all eyes we’re on Dan. Right away, I was taking in by his intensity […]
- [The 2011 Montreal MPROV Festival is around the corner.](https://mobtreal.com/the-2011-montreal-mprov-festival-is-around-the-corner/):  That’s right folks, in under 2 weeks, some of the best improv troupes will be in town doing their thing. That’s making you laugh. Guess what? We are sponsoring them! Yep we will be covering every night of the festival with tweets, words and pictures. Improv has been a subject of comedy I’ve been meaning to tackle.  Well here’s my chance. As I will be learning about them, so shall you. For the next week, I will do mini post describing each troupe, what makes them different from the others and when you can catch their  show. I’m so excited to […]
- [Yo Momma is so fat...](https://mobtreal.com/yo-momma-is-so-fat/): The classic beginning of any yo momma jokes. You love them, some are insulted by them but they are always a good laugh. Do you think you have what it takes to battle it out with the best? If so, keep reading… A couple weeks ago, Skip Phillips had a “Yo Momma” battle comedy show in Ottawa. It went well and it was an overall it was a success. So he approached me on the idea that we should do a Montreal vs Ottawa battle. I said I’m in! Now you see, this isn’t just about telling yo momma jokes, it’s […]
- [Comedy Nest Just for Laughs Tickets](https://mobtreal.com/contest-time-2/): ~TOO LATE! THIS AWESOME CONTEST HAS EXPIRED ~ Just For Laughs has started and there is so much going on, where do you start? Do you go randomly or do you pick out you faves? Do you have cash to catch the galas, are you getting a Zoopass or are free shows on the menu for you. So many possibilities and time is going fast. Well I have a treat for you.
- [Katacombes jam packed with laughs](https://mobtreal.com/katacombes-jam-packed-with-laughs/): This past Thursday at Katacombes, Doug Stanhope came and blew the crowd away! It was an epic performance and the audience was thrilled and enjoying every moment of it! Me and my babes had a great time. Rob Mailloux opened the show and Franck Chevrier was the cream filler.
- [St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival: part 1](https://mobtreal.com/st-ambroise-montreal-fringe-festival-part-1/): Montreal is a fantastic city.But there’s no Montreal like a summer Montreal. We have festivals coming out the wazoo. We have festivals just for the sake of having festivals. You see we are inside and cold for half of the year, if not more. So when summer comes, we go coocoo. All we want is to be in the sunshine, at any cost. Well here’s a great festival coming up! 21st St-Ambroise Montreal’s Fringe Festival!
- [The Montreal Sketch Comedy Festival is back!](https://mobtreal.com/the-montreal-sketch-comedy-festival-is-back/): Back for it’s 6th annual festival, Montreal’s Sketch Comedy scene is nothing to frown about. As with stand-up, we have tons of talented performers here and you get to see the best from here, New York, Toronto and Ottawa for 7 days! Finally me and the Tu can take a bite out of sketch comedy! So who are the players, what’s the schedule? Here’s the line-up: Monday May 16th   Hosted by Morgan O’Shea Wyld Stallyns (Montreal) Vest of Friends (Toronto) Match Made in Hell (Montreal – Host troupe) Tuesday May 17th hosted by Pénélope Desjardins and Moonshits McGee A girl […]
- [The Jo sits down with Joel West](https://mobtreal.com/tujohaha-sits-down-with-joel-west/):  We had the pleasure in interviewing Montreal’s darkest and most disturbed comic Joel West. He grew up in Montreal but moved to Toronto at the age of 14. So he is pretty familiar with both towns. He’s also lived in southern USA which we both agree is a scary place to live… because they carry guns… legally.
- [Just For Laughs Auditions...Part 2](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-auditions-part-2/):  Yes this past Sunday was the Just for Laughs Auditions at the Comedy Nest. Of course I had to forget my camera. ( of all the nights!) So all the pics are from my archives. Sorry Comics! Either way, I don’t think I would of had time to catch half of the comedians. It was packed. Jam packed. It was lots fun.
- [Just For Laughs Auditions...Part 1](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-auditions-part-1/): Yesterday, I braved out into the shitty cold and snow to support our local comedians auditioning for the Just For Laughs Festival at Comedy Works! I wish you all good luck and let me know who wins!
- [The Jo sits down with Richard Thomas Mullan](https://mobtreal.com/tujohaha-sits-down-with-richard-thomas-mullan/): After the first Jam Rock Cafe Comedy Show, I sat down with Richard T. Mullan for a little interview. After months of postponing and crap it finally got done!
- [Montreal Improv Festival 2010](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-improv-festival-2010/):  Comedy comes in all shapes and form. Stand-up, skits, story telling… But there is nothing like improv. What better way to work your imagination than to make up stuff on the spot that makes some kind of funny sense. I use to do it high school but was just too shy to really get into it. Here in Montreal, we are lucky to have ON THE SPOT Improv. Once a week they put on a show at Comedy Works.
- [Great Sunday...Part 2](https://mobtreal.com/great-sunday-part-2/): So after leaving the Comedy Nest this past Sunday, I hopped into a cab with Richard Mullan and Tulia and headed out to Typhoon Lounge for some more  Montreal Comedy:  No Damn Good Comedy Show. We made it with only 3 acts missed. Here’s the Line up: Andrew Albert Barry Carter Beth Bernard Chris Betts Trevor Forestell Paul B. Bradley Levandier and your host Paul Ash Typhoon Lounge is a great venue for a stand-up show. Very chill and easygoing atmosphere, Marty the manager, is the bomb and the food rocks! You should check them out any day of the week for a nice drink […]
- [PICNICFACE](https://mobtreal.com/picnicface/):  Today at 1PM, PICNICFACE will be holding a 12 hour telethon in Halifax which you can watch from a live stream here. When I met Mark Little at the Comedy Nest During JFL, we were out with Paul Ash, the winner of our contest. You remember our contest that only Paul entered as a PROUD  supporter of TuJoHaHA? Hmmm? What? I can’t hear your excuses. By the way we’ll be doing one very soon so keep an eye out for it!
- [Good 'n Evil Productions complete Us!](https://mobtreal.com/good-n-evil-productions-completes-tujohaha/):  Since I’ve started this blog, I’ve learned quite a bit HTML, the definition of LMAO and why I wasn’t on FB before May 25th. But two of my biggest helpers from the beginning have been Paul Ash and Dan Derkson. If you don’t know who they are…
- [Just for Laughs presents....CNIC at the Comedy Nest!! Part 1](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-presents-cnic-at-the-comedy-nest-part-1/): Yes Wednesday night, we we’re at the Comedy Nest with the winner of our contest…Mr Paul Ash. OK. Funny thing is he was the only one to enter. That’s right, one entry. Thank you for the support and trying to pump out our contest. It just means we need more work, more coverage and more networking. I’m ready. I hope next time around y’all will come out and show your love!!
- [It's Not a Choice!](https://mobtreal.com/its-not-a-choice/): This is a little story about how some things are not your choice. On the 24 on the way home from Chinatown yesterday, my babes and I sat across from some school kids. The geek, the leech, the silent one…they were all there. The thing is the cool one of the group clearly has made his choice. Now I may nasty or just plain ol’ pathetic for doing this but I couldn’t help myself. I strategically took a picture of them and tell me….
- [A Nigga Moment](https://mobtreal.com/a-nigga-moment/): That’s right I said it. So the other night, me and my love were pondering what to watch before going to sleep because for some reason, we can’t fall asleep without the TV on.. I know we’re not alone. Having no cable, and who needs it with the Internet and video games, we browsed through our DVD collection to fall upon “The Boondocks”.
- [Burgundy Lion 2nd Anniversary](https://mobtreal.com/burgundy-lion-2nd-anniversary/): Well it was a great night! It was Wednesday so yes I was nice and toastie by the end of the night. TuJo was out and about networking and looking for the funny highlight of the night. Man did we find many!! Celebrating their 2 year anniversary, the Burgundy Lion threw a great party. All the staff had to wear little pink tutus. As soon as I heard that, I was sold. Men in tights..Hells ya!
- [Rick Mercer](https://mobtreal.com/rick-mercer/): Tuesday nights on CBC are for Rick Mercer. I know it’s Wednesday but that’s besides the point. This guy has the best job ever. This Newphie has been making me laugh for years.
- [A Really Funny Man](https://mobtreal.com/a-really-funny-man/): Louis C.K. hilarious. I first came across him on his show Life with Louis.  An HBO show which only lasted one season but that’s   because people got no sense of crude humour. That show was great. Any show that cab cuss properly, which means not for the sake of saying fuck I’ll fucking say fuck, but they use it well ,OK Fuck?!
- [Questions for an angry black woman](https://mobtreal.com/questions-for-an-angry-black-woman/): After dinner last night, (which I will get back to you in my next post), an idea was proposed to me. “Why don’t you have a page so that people can ask a black woman questions?” Genius! Because there are questions I want to ask black women too! That’s right. Me too!! So I found the perfect candidate besides myself… My mama! Yes, she has come a long way from England and the seventies Anne Byrne has. Her children and Canada have broken down much of her hate towards whitey. But not all of it. Now and then she’ll come out […]
- [Montreal Fringe Festival 2013 - Strip Spelling Bee](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-fringe-festival-2013-strip-spelling-bee/): It’s a warm Wednesday evening (June 5th) and I’m scrambling around on St-Laurent and Duluth st. trying to find the MainLine Theatre (3997 St Laurent), a so-called “black-box theatre”, with the audience on three sides, and seating approximately 100 people. After wandering around for 15 minutes, I luckily stumble upon the venue (note: it’s the little building with flames painted on top of the door.) Tonight’s show starts at 9:00pm, as part of Montreal Fringe After-Hours. And the main show? Strip. Spelling. Bee. Now, if you’re wondering what that’s all about, it’s exactly what you think it is. It’s like a […]
- [3 Montreal Filmmakers You Need To Know - Moving Mind Studio Interview](https://mobtreal.com/3-montreal-filmmakers-you-need-to-know-moving-mind-studio-interview/): Hey Montreal! I interviewed Montreal You-Tubers Moving Mind Studio two weeks ago at the Montreal Sketch Fest, and have finally posted the video. Moving Mind Studio Interview with Natasha Hynes About a year ago I found these guys online, and LOVED their videos. They are SO funny! I thought they were American, but when I realized they were from my very own home town I nearly lost my sh**! “Whaaaaaattttt?!” They seem to be a hidden Montreal gem. They are taking over their own chunk of Youtube viewership with almost 23 thousand subscribers, yet my Montreal friends have never heard of […]
- [June 6-8: Dark Comedy Festival](https://mobtreal.com/june-6-8-dark-comedy-festival/): By Getoutcomedy Win two free tickets! Head over to Mobtreal.com for your chance to win. Day 1, Thursday 6th June: Derek Seguin As seen on CBC’s Canada Day Special, CBC’s Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and a fan-favourite on CBC radio’s The Debaters, Derek Seguin kicks off the first ever Dark Comedy Festival in Montreal with an extended set at the Comedy Nest for one show only! Produced and hosted by comedian ROB MAILLOUX, The Dark Comedy Festival started in Toronto in 2011 and travels to Montreal for the first time ever! RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW! Plus special guests, MORGAN O’SHEA, DAN DERKSON, […]
- [Dark Comedy Festival: Contest Time!!!](https://mobtreal.com/dark-comedy-festival-contest-time/): Last minute contest folks!!! Win a pair of tickets to see the Dark Festival to see Derek Seguin, Tyler Morisson and the amazing Eddie Pepitone.That’s right I’m giving away a pair of tickets to every night of the festival! All you gotta do is comment on this post! That’s it! Dark Comedy Festival from June 6th-8th at the Comedy Nest. Call 514-932-6378 to reserve today!
- [Pulp Fiction: Montreal Steez](https://mobtreal.com/pulp-fiction-montreal-steez/): When J.P Karwacki of Argo bookshop on Ste. Catherine street west looked at me with eager excitement in his eyes, I too gleamed with delight because I trust this man’s taste in books to boundless extents. His new arrival, as it turns out, was the latest reprint of David Montrose’s 1953 noir mystery Body on Mount Royal. Released at the end of 2012 by Vėhicule press, it is part of the collection Ricochet Books edited by Brian Busby, who reprints vintage pulp novels here in the fair city of Montreal. From the publishing to the printing to the content itself, this […]
- [DAILY HUMOR – Dating Tip of the Day](https://mobtreal.com/daily-humor-dating-tip-of-the-day-3/): By Matt Fish Direct from our in-house dating expert Ernest Lovingman, here is the Mobtreal Dating Tip of the Day for Men: “Even if the date goes well, don’t be the guy who says “I’ll call you”. If you do, she’ll feel pressured to start paying her phone bill again.” Please check back with us every […] …read more Source: Matt’s Daily Jokes   
- [DAILY HUMOR - Dating Tip of the Day](https://mobtreal.com/daily-humor-dating-tip-of-the-day-2/): Direct from our in-house dating expert Ernest Lovingman, here is the Mobtreal Dating Tip of the Day for Men:   “Even if the date goes well, don’t be the guy who says “I’ll call you”. If you do, she’ll feel pressured to start paying her phone bill again.”   Please check back with us every Tuesday and Friday for more Mobtreal dating tips! In the meantime, don’t forget to follow @afishcalledmatt on Twitter, along with the rest of the Mobtreal crew.
- [Fucked Up Fridays](https://mobtreal.com/fucked-up-fridays/): By Getoutcomedy Admission = $10 (OR $8 if you get a Burrito!) Fucked Up Fridays will feature young comics and new faces of the Montreal Comedy scene who have proven themselves time and time again at Shut Up and Laugh Wednesdays. This month we’ve got Rachel Gendron, Jason Hatrick, Daniel Carin, Molly Brisebois, and Jakub Stachurski!!! Burritoville is an awesome restaurant and they have amazing burritos; arguably the best burritos in town. They’ve also got $4 beers, which is a great deal. So come to Burritoville on May 31st and get Fucked Up with us! Hosted by Mr. McStevie Featuring Morgan […]
- [Just For Laughs 2013 is (almost) heeeeere!](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-2013-is-almost-heeeeere-2/): Guys, I don’t know if you’re as excited as I am but this year’s Just for Laughs lineup is EPIC! I’m drooling at the thought of all the delicious ear candy thats going to invade Montreal next month. Here are some peeps I’m looking forward to seeing: Tig Notaro 23- 27 July If you don’t know who she is where the eff have you been? Check her out on Conan or listen to the hilarious podcast Professor Blastoff. More info here. Maria Bamford 18-21 July She was the first female comic to have two half-hour Comedy Central Presents specials and starred alongside Patton Oswalt, Zach […]
- [DAILY HUMOR: Direct from the Mobtreal Newsroom!](https://mobtreal.com/daily-humor-direct-from-the-mobtreal-newsroom-7/): By Matt Fish Direct from the Mobtreal newsroom in rural Chicoutimi, here’s what’s almost making news this morning: A New Mexico man was arrested for having sex with a woman while driving drunk. Police say he’s the first man ever to be […] …read more Source: Matt     
- [DAILY HUMOR: Direct from the Mobtreal Newsroom!](https://mobtreal.com/daily-humor-direct-from-the-mobtreal-newsroom-2/): Direct from the Mobtreal newsroom in rural Chicoutimi, here’s what’s almost making news this morning:
- [DAILY HUMOR: Totally Semi-True Fact of the Day](https://mobtreal.com/daily-humor-totally-semi-true-fact-of-the-day-2/): By Matt Fish As told to the editors of Mobtreal by the world’s most renowned researchers, here is the Totally Semi-True Fact of the Day: “New studies have shown that a male chimpanzee can finish intercourse in as little as three seconds. Because […] …read more Source: Matt     
- [DAILY HUMOR: Totally Semi-True Fact of the Day](https://mobtreal.com/daily-humor-totally-semi-true-fact-of-the-day/): As told to the editors of Mobtreal by the world’s most renowned researchers, here is the Totally Semi-True Fact of the Day:  “New studies have shown that a male chimpanzee can finish intercourse in as little as three seconds. Because of this, most women have now stopped believing in the concept of evolution”. Please check back with us every day for another dose of bite-sized humor! In the meantime, don’t forget to follow @afishcalledmatt on Twitter, along with the rest of the Mobtreal crew.  
- [DAILY HUMOR: Dating Tip of the Day](https://mobtreal.com/daily-humor-dating-tip-of-the-day-4/): By Matt Fish Direct from our in-house dating expert Ernest Lovingman, here is the Mobtreal Dating Tip of the Day for Men: “If you want to spice up your time together with that special someone, sometimes it’s best not to make those rendez-vous too […] …read more Source: Matt     
- [DAILY HUMOR: Dating Tip of the Day](https://mobtreal.com/daily-humor-dating-tip-of-the-day/): Direct from our in-house dating expert Ernest Lovingman, here is the Mobtreal Dating Tip of the Day for Men: “If you want to spice up your time together with that special someone, sometimes it’s best not to make those rendez-vous too frequent. In fact, setting aside a rainy day well in advance to spend with your girlfriend will make things that much more intimate. Just make sure you have another woman lined up in case it doesn’t rain.” Please check back with us every Tuesday and Friday for more Mobtreal dating tips! In the meantime, don’t forget to follow @afishcalledmatt on Twitter, […]
- [DAILY HUMOR: Direct from the Mobtreal Newsroom!](https://mobtreal.com/daily-humor-direct-from-the-mobtreal-newsroom-8/): By Matt Fish Direct from the Mobtreal newsroom in downtown Val-D’Or, here’s what’s almost making news this morning: A man in the US has decided to proclaim his love for his favorite Taco Bell dish by getting an image of the Beefy Crunch Burrito […] …read more Source: Matt     
- [MTL Sketch Fest Sunday 8pm Show: All Star Improv](https://mobtreal.com/mtl-sketch-fest-sunday-8pm-show-all-star-improv/): Wrapping up the Sketch Fest with Improv! “I don’t get it,” you might say. “What does improv have to do with sketches?” Improv is the part of sketch comedy that tests an actor’s wit and talent like nothing else. You can throw anyone into improv but chances are if they don’t have the goods they will crash and burn! These actors showed that they have what it takes to make this sourpuss LOL! After the troupe, Josh Budman, Ryan Hildebrandt, Rena Hundert, Paul Naiman, Lea Rondot, Vance Gillis, Lise Vigneault, Stefan Peterson, Mark Louch, and Pete Stevens, was introduced, we learned […]
- [DAILY HUMOR: Direct from the Mobtreal Newsroom!](https://mobtreal.com/daily-humor-direct-from-the-mobtreal-newsroom/): Direct from the Mobtreal newsroom in downtown Val-D’Or, here’s what’s almost making news this morning: A man in the US has decided to proclaim his love for his favorite Taco Bell dish by getting an image of the Beefy Crunch Burrito tattooed on his person. According to sources, the body art encapsulates the man’s two biggest loves: Mexican-style fast food and raging diarrhea. A San Francisco man has made his fiancée an engagement ring that lights up whenever he is near her. The soon-to-be bride was thrilled, saying it will come in handy when she’s hitting on other men in public. A […]
- [Best of the Fest & Awards: Saturday's Show @ 10:30pm](https://mobtreal.com/best-of-the-fest-awards-saturdays-show-1030pm/): Privileged to cover both shows on the same night, I watched over fours hours of comedy. My face is a bit sore..but it’s worth it.  After Onassis, Elephant Empire, Ladystache and Jape, the best of the festival were to perform and awards were to be given to those who impressed the most. One thing is sure: I am very happy I didn’t have to choose who was better than the rest because all the groups were simply amazing. To start the second half of the night, 52 pick-up got the chance to open once more and did not disappoint with unhappy […]
- [Review of MTL Sketch Fest 8pm Show](https://mobtreal.com/review-of-mtl-sketch-fest-8pm-show/): So we meet again, fellow mob followers, for the 6th night of the Montreal Sketch Festival. The city of Montreal may be described as bipolar if one were to judge by the weather. However, despite this past weeks bleak, cold and unwelcome clouds and rain, nothing could turn down the heat on a night when Onassis, Ladystache, Jape, and Elephant Empire took on the stage at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine. Onassis was the first troupe to come up on stage last night. Throughout their entire act, I felt that I was watching a live episode of Saturday Night Live, with sketches that exaggerate […]
- [MTL Sketch Fest : Friday Night Show](https://mobtreal.com/mtl-sketch-fest-friday-night-show/): The Montreal Sketch Festival is not over yet ! Get your asses at Théâtre Saint-Catherine before it’s over !!! I’m gonna cry for sure… No, I won’t, because I have no feelings. Oh, by the way, this is my first post in the language of Shakespeare, so please be indulgent. Yes, I am a Frenchie, and I use words such as indulgent and pristine. Get used to it. But that is not the point of this post ! I’m here to talk to you about those crazy guys who were performing on stage yesterday for the fifth night of the MTL […]
- [Montreal Sketch Comedy Festival 2013: Thursday Night (10:30PM show)](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-sketch-comedy-festival-2013-thursday-night-1030pm-show/): The Thursday late show at Sketchfest 2013 is hosted by Massimo, of Sicilian heritage but born and raised in Montreal, the 36-year old veteran comedian has been doing stand-up for over 13 years. As he hilariously confesses to the crowd, “I’m a comedian, I don’t have steak money. I only have ground beef money.” The first act of the 10:30pm show is perhaps my favourite of the entire night. Hailing from Toronto, there is something distinctly unique in the comedic stylings of Ned & Dave. It is intellectual and offbeat (they use words such as ‘macabre’ and still produce the funnies, […]
- [Montreal Sketch Comedy Festival 2013: Thursday Night (8:30PM show)](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-sketch-comedy-festival-2013-thursday-night-830pm-show/): On the corner of Sanguinet and St-Catherine, you’ll find the “blink and you’ll miss it” venue known as Theatre St-Catherine. The venue itself is rather small and narrow, with nearly every view being a front-row seat. To get a much better vantage point, I slowly walk up the winding stairs to the balcony. The crowd tonight mainly consists of 20-something fashionable artsy types. I notice that nearly every audience member holds a Pabst tallcan beer in hand, eagerly awaiting for a night of many laughs. The emcee for the 8:30pm show is Walter J. Lyng, a hilarious bearded fellow with slicked-backed […]
- [A Night of Too Many Laughs: Comedians with Angles Review](https://mobtreal.com/a-night-of-too-many-laughs-comedians-with-angles-review/):   On the top floor of Jimbo’s Pub, you can find Comedyworks, an intimate little comedy club which has offered its modest stage since 1990 to now-famous stars such as Ray Romano, Montreal’s own Sugar Sammy, and arguably the funniest man on the planet as of this moment, Mr. Louis C.K (I barely recognize him in the picture with his hair.) It’s Sunday night, the house is packed, and I sit next to a tattoo-clad gentlemen and his lovely wife. Under the neon blue lights and the buzzing sound of many voices speaking (and drinking) all at once, I overlook an […]
- [Free Screening at Theatre Ste-Catherine](https://mobtreal.com/free-screening-at-theatre-ste-catherine/): You’ve all heard of The Conch! Well tomorrow at 6pm come and see the whole movie at Theatre Ste-Catherine. FOR FREE! Head on down for some pre-show action and drinks before the SketchFest kicks off it’s 6th day! If you haven’t been following the fun, click the link below to get reviews from the past week. Also check out our FB Page for all the great pics our photographers. I’ve added some to tempt your mind!   Here’s another great one! So go to Facebook check out all the pics and before you go, like us too! See you soon! Theatre […]
- [Montreal Sketch Fest Day 3](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-sketch-fest-day-3/): Welcome aboard ladies and gentlemen! As you can probably tell by the title of the article, I had the privilege of attending the 3rd night of the Montreal Sketch Fest that is taking place all week long at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine. Catching the late night show that featured sketch artists Jewbacca, Power Struggle and Uncalled For, I was expecting to see some juicy, edgy and somewhat controversial material. Trust me, this talented ménage à trois, lead by host Mike Paterson, did not fail to disappoint. The night was off to a good start with host Mike Paterson, whose contagious laughter and wide smile […]
- [Le Montreal Sketch Fest se poursuit! Le Théâtre St-Cath était en feu hier!](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-sketch-fest-se-poursuit-le-theatre-st-cath-etait-en-feu-hier/): Le Théâtre Sainte-Catherine était en feu hier ! C’est une salle bondée de monde qui nous accueillit, moi et mon amie, fashionably late, pour la deuxième soirée du Montréal Sketch Festival. Je compris pourquoi seulement quelques minutes après mon arrivée de star. Quel line-up ! D’entrée de jeu, le délirant écossais Darren Henwood, que j’avais eu le bonheur de connaitre en première partie du show de Ben Roy au Comedy Nest en janvier dernier, assurait l’animation de la soirée avec son humour salace et sa moustache impressionnante. Quelle virilité ! J’étais déjà conquise, ma grosse Pabst à la main, riant à gorge déployée des blagues […]
- [HHK Mtl: Never Judge a Book by its Cover](https://mobtreal.com/hhk-mtl-never-judge-a-book-by-its-cover/): For the first time ever, I went to Hip Hop karaoke Montreal’s monthly show at le Belmont last Thursday night. Folks, this is not your typical karaoke with friends, where you “sing” at the top of your lungs and everyone comes out semi-deaf by the end of the night.  Performers at HHK come here to DELIVER; karaoke is taken to the next level, and everyone who stepped up on that stage owned it. Upbeat and charismatic Dshade worked the crowd magnificently, keeping breaks between performances interesting, maintaining and enhancing the energy brought by all the individuals who attended this special night. […]
- [Montreal Sketch Comedy Festival](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-sketch-comedy-festival/): By Getoutcomedy
- [Nécrophile et héroïne : Je déclare le Montreal Sketch Festival officiellement commencé !](https://mobtreal.com/necrophile-et-heroine-je-declare-le-montreal-sketch-festival-officiellement-commence/): Vous voulez vous dilater la rate dans une ambiance décontractée cette semaine ? J’ai la solution pour vous ! Le Montreal Sketch Festival a débuté hier soir et les hostilités se tiendront jusqu’au dimanche 26 mai ! Mais qu’est-ce que c’est, me demanderez-vous ? Le MTL Sketch Fest c’est 7 soirs de comédie en compagnie de troupes venant de partout, dont Montréal, Toronto, New York et Philadelphie. Le festival en est à sa huitième édition et le tout se déroule au Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, une salle intime, à mi-chemin entre le bar et le théâtre, un lieu parfait pour ce genre de […]
- [Expansoma](https://mobtreal.com/expansoma/): This past Sunday at Petit Campus we were treated to the third installment of Expansoma. A one-night festival that focuses on music, art, health and wellness. We were witness to everything from yoga to hard rock to saxophones. These engaging and informative shows are produced by Engines of Peace, who also headlined the show, with an explosive performance featuring aforementioned saxophone and a couple of yoga practitioners.
- [May 21: Royal Riot](https://mobtreal.com/may-21-royal-riot/): By Getoutcomedy Royal Riot’s May edition! (A smidge early this month, ’cause this chick* is off to L.A. for a few weeks!) Kick-ass comedy in a sparkly queer bar! You know it; you love it. We laugh and afterwards we dance to ’80s underground with DJ Syntax Era. IT’S THE BEST. May’s *amazing* line up: Toronto’s own and one half of Ladystache, Steph Tolev Montreal favourite, “Devil” Dan Derkson Hilarious up-and-comer, Brad Macdonald Musician-turned-comic-for-one-night Alexandra Delgado Multitalented funny man, Jason Hatrick DeAnne Smith hosts and she’s really good at comedy. She’ll even break out the uke and sing a queer love […]
- [The Royal Riot is back!](https://mobtreal.com/5159/): Royal Riot’s May edition! (A smidge early this month, ’cause this chick* is off to L.A. for a few weeks!) Kick-ass comedy in a sparkly queer bar! You know it; you love it. We laugh and afterwards we dance to ’80s underground with DJ Syntax Era. IT’S THE BEST. May’s *amazing* line up: Toronto’s own and one half of Ladystache, Steph Tolev Montreal favourite, “Devil” Dan Derkson Hilarious up-and-comer, Brad MacDonald Musician-turned-comic-for-one-night Alexandra Delgado Multitalented funny man, Jason Hatrick DeAnne Smith hosts and she’s really good at comedy. She’ll even break out the uke and sing a queer love song for […]
- [Say hello to the People's Comedy show!](https://mobtreal.com/say-hello-to-the-peoples-comedy-show/): Guys! There’s a brand new comedy show hitting the Old Port in Montreal! The People’s Comedy is the brainchild of local comedians Jess Salomon and Brad MacDonald. There first show will take place on Wednesday May 29th,  at Club Peopl (390 Notre-Dame Ouest). The lineup includes headliner Eman, Brad MacDonald, Jess Salomon, Morgan O’Shea, Paul Baluyot and hosted by Freddie James. Door’s open at 7pm following the 5-7. Get down there early and tear up the Old Port with some much needed laughter! I’m excited! Are you?
- [Brand New Show! Wednesday 29th May](https://mobtreal.com/brand-new-show-wednesday-29th-may/): By Getoutcomedy Guys! There’s a brand new comedy show hitting the Old Port in Montreal! The People’s Comedy is the brainchild of local comedians Jess Salomon and Brad MacDonald. There first show will take place on Wednesday 29th, May at Club People (390 Notre-Dame Ouest). The lineup includes headliner Eman, Brad MacDonald, Jess Salomon, Morgan O’Shea, Paul Baluyot and host Freddie James. Door’s open at 7pm following the 5-7. Get down there early and tear up the Old Port with some much needed laughter! I’m excited! …read more Source: Getoutcomedy.com   
- [An Open Letter to White Male Comedians](https://mobtreal.com/an-open-letter-to-white-male-comedians/): By Getoutcomedy My friend recently sent me this article by Lindy West (on the awesome blog that is Jezebel) and I thought it was so interesting that I’d like to share it with you. You can follow this link to read the full article. “An Open Letter to White Male Comedians Hey guys*: Listen, I know you’re mad at me. I mean, maybe not me specifically, but a figurative “me”—the type of woman who thinks she’s funny, who thinks she understands comedy, who has opinions (and shares them) about what kinds of jokes comics “should” or “should not” tell. I speak up […]
- [Conches and Contests](https://mobtreal.com/conches-and-contests/):   The Montreal Sketch Comedy Festival is around the corner and I’m gonna give away two passes for the whole week! That’s right, the whole freaking week son! You get to see 11 shows over  7 days for free! So what do you have to do to win this cool deal!? All you got to do is: Comment below about who you want to see. Make it funny for me would ya! Go and LIKE Mobtreal.com on FB Join and Share The Montreal Sketch Comedy Festival Event on your timeline   That’s it folks! Well that’s not it. Over the past two weeks, […]
- [Persona non grata](https://mobtreal.com/persona-non-grata/): Oh mais voyez comme la tristesse gangrène notre belle société. Que dis-je ! Notre monde, notre écosystème, notre faune animalière ! Si l’on n’y prend pas garde, ce sont même nos amis les bêtes qui seront contaminés ! Au rythme où la tristesse se propage, on peut sérieusement se le demander. Serait-il alors vraiment pire d’attraper ce virus qui nous obligerait à finir cloîtrer dans une prison abandonnée, attendant patiemment l’opportunité de dégommer ce foutu gouverneur ? J’aurais le pardon plus volontaire à la morsure d’un chien enragé qu’au venin que me crache une bonne femme, m’insultant d’avoir du sang de […]
- [Blue Light Burlesque au Café campus](https://mobtreal.com/blue-light-burlesque-au-cafe-campus/): Moi qui ne connaissais rien de cette vague d’art burlesque à Montréal rendant hommage aux folles années des cabarets de jadis, voilà que samedi soir je me rendais à mon troisième (oui oui!) spectacle de burlesque de l’année. Une vraie folle toé. Le Blue Light Burlesque est un show présenté à chaque mois au Café Campus depuis septembre et le thème de la soirée de samedi était le Happy Hour (ou 5 à 7 pour les francophones et adeptes de chiffres en tous genres). They say third time’s the charm, hen ? Well, not really. Pour ceux qui ne sauraient pas encore […]
- [Hip Hop Karaoke - Nuthin' But A G Thang](https://mobtreal.com/hip-hop-karaoke-nuthin-but-a-g-thang/): If you think you know karaoke in Montreal, think again. Whether its college-aged kids getting down to current urban radio staples or a group of mothers dusting off some old-school rhymes, Hip Hop Karaoke has given people from all walks of life to showcase their inner rap star and, for one night a month at Le Belmont, truly live in a communal gangsta’s paradise.   For the uninitiated, here’s a quick skinny on the proceedings. You pick your song ahead of time and register it with the organizing powers-that-be in advance of the particular monthly event. Be prepared to get in […]
- [Toronto Comedy Pick:  My Spring-A-Ling!](https://mobtreal.com/toronto-comedy-pick-my-spring-a-ling/): This week, we highlight Chris Locke, who leads the charge at My Spring-A-Ling, a show that’s going to be held at The Ossington on Tuesday, May 14th at 9pm. Whereas most headliners can make you laugh, Locke’s one of those guys that forces you to double over and hold your stomach in sweet agony. He’s a member of the Laugh Sabbath gang, a tight-knit crew of alternative comics that’s just starting to get a ton of attention on the international scene. Ever heard of Nathan Fielder? He’s a Laugh Sabbath member, and his show just got renewed on The Comedy Network. […]
- [Kick Ash is back, baby!](https://mobtreal.com/kick-ash-is-back-baby-2/): Tuesday night saw the return of Paul Ash’s show Kick Ash in the all “new” venue of The Liquid Lounge on Sherbrooke West. I’d never been to a Kick Ash show but I had heard about it and what had happened to Paul and the show in the previous location (for more information about that check out Paul’s story).  I could sense the excitement brewing around the show in the days leading up to it. Much to my delight, as I walked into the dingy but friendly bar, it felt like a gathering of the who’s who of local comedy. Comedians […]
- [Urbania - Publication de Chroniques - 1er trimestre 2013](https://mobtreal.com/urbania-publication-de-chroniques-1er-trimestre-2013/): Retrouvez ci-dessous mes deux premières publications dans le magazine URBANIA. CANNES – La ville de la semaine (janvier 2013) “Décollons immédiatement la grosse étiquette qui vient à l’esprit lorsqu’on mentionne le nom de ma ville, et tranchons dans le vif sur le champ. L’attrait majeur qui fait parler de Cannes depuis soixante-cinq années est le Festival International du Film. Communément appelé FIF chez nous, il fait partie intégrante de ta vie lorsque tu grandis à Cannes. Extérieurement considéré comme un festival superficiel où luxe, beauté et argent sont les mots souvent utilisés par les médias pour le décrire, il est surtout […]
- [Chronique cinéma hebdomadaire - Magazine INSPIRO - 11 avril au 9 mai](https://mobtreal.com/chronique-cinema-hebdomadaire-magazine-inspiro-11-avril-au-9-mai/): Je tiens une chronique cinéma hebdomadaire depuis le 11 avril 2013, pour le magazine INSPIRO. THE EVIL DEAD – Le remake de Sam Raimi par Fede Alvarez “Là, le ton est donné dès les premières minutes. Une forêt lugubre, des cris, une fumée opaque et un filtre dégueulasse qui ne laissent aucune place à l’espoir. La mort imprègne les quatre coins de la toile, et on se laisse volontiers malmener. Si j’ai bien songé une ou deux fois à me distraire sur Facebook pour mettre pause à l’angoisse démesurée qui m’envahissait peu à peu, j’ai pourtant tenu bon jusqu’à la dernière […]
- [The Mobcast Network](https://mobtreal.com/the-mobcast-network/): I have some exciting news for you all! Now only will the mob be holding it down with words and photos, but we got you on internet air waves as well! Introducing The Mobcast Network. Dedicating to bringing you the best in comedy, hip-hop, travel, lifestyles and the newest pods on the block. With my boy Reese Turner, his partner in crime Katelynd Kuhar and known Montreal hip hop artist Simon ST, we put together our own podcast called Re:Radio. Every two weeks you can tune in to local comic interviews, find out what the upcoming shows are around town and […]
- [The Smell of Playoffs in the Air](https://mobtreal.com/the-smell-of-playoffs-in-the-air-2/): “No Excuses” has been the Habs motto all season long, and it is no different now that they are in the playoffs. And, the fans are well aware of this: playoffs mean serious business for many die-hard fans. The Montreal Canadiens have not hoisted the Stanley Cup since 1993 and fans all over the city are craving for this big chunk of sparkling silver. Normally, Habs fans throughout the year live and breathe hockey. Quebec is secular? I beg to differ: we preach hockey day in and day out. The number of fans that show up at the teams practice facility in Brossard as […]
- [Sip, Savour, Socialize: A Trip to Vegas' Best Coffee](https://mobtreal.com/sip-savour-socialize-a-trip-to-vegas-best-coffee/): To forget about the fact that it wasn’t quite yet Friday, my friend and I decided to go study at our favorite coffee shop in Vegas. No, it was not on the Strip but rather hidden in the unquiet suburb Summerlin. It’s a shame that most tourists overlook this part of town because it has some great hidden treasures that are only 20 minutes from the chaotic Strip. Anyway, my friend and I chose the classic and European feel of Sambalatte to plunge in our studies while sipping liquid art.
- [May 16 -18: James Adomian](https://mobtreal.com/may-16-18-james-adomian/): By Getoutcomedy As seen on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, and in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, James Adomian is a daredevil dancing queen—but don’t you know, deep down, he’s just a kitten. He was also a top-10 finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and he performs live at festivals, theatres, bars, party schools and radical political events across North America. Reserve your tickets now! NEW SHOWTIMES! Thursday May 16th • 8:00pm • $12/$6 for students Friday May 17th • 8:00pm • $15 /$10 for students Saturday May 18th • 8:00pm & 10:30pm • $15 CALL TO RESERVE: (514) […]
- [May 8th: Nerdy & Dirty](https://mobtreal.com/may-8th-nerdy-dirty/): By Getoutcomedy As seen in Just For Laughs and on TWO Comedy Network specials, Gavin Stephens returns to Montreal with a cast of friends for a stand-up show that gives props to the unsung heroes of fandom – the nerd! Special guests include PAUL ASH (as seen in The Great Canadian Laugh-Off), ADAM McFAWN, TIMOTHY RIEL, and Battle-COM’s DAN DERKSON! Reserve your tickets now! WEDNESDAY, MAY 8th, 8:00pm Admission is $12, Students $8, and $8 for anyone wearing a costume! CALL TO RESERVE: (514) 932-6378 Check out ComedyNest for more details. …read more Source: Getoutcomedy.com   
- [May 19: C.W.A. Comedians with Angels](https://mobtreal.com/may-19-c-w-a-comedians-with-angels/): By Getoutcomedy Hey guys I’m coming back home to Montreal Victoria Day Weekend, and I’m bringing some of the funniest guys in Canada with me. Don’t believe me check out the line up: Host: Ali Hassan (Ali is the Lead Comedy Panelist every evening on the George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight show on CBC Television. He has also been featured on CBC Radio’s Laugh Out Loud and The Debaters.) Mark DeBonis (2011 Just For Laughs; 2011 Great Canadian Laugh Off Winner; 2010 Canadian Comedy Award Winner and 2009 Tim Sims Award Nominee; finalist on XM Radio’s Canada’s Next Top Comic) Alex Pavone ( […]
- [May 9 – 11: David Pryde](https://mobtreal.com/may-9-11-david-pryde/): By Getoutcomedy David Pryde began referring to himself in the third person in 1997, shortly after earning a journalism degree in Halifax. During an in-depth investigative piece on post-grad unemployment David discovered stand-up, which he found refreshingly different from journalism in every way save the microphone and filtered point of view. After returning to his hometown of Montreal, David turned heads in 1999 when he won the first prize at the Comedy Night in Canada Competition at the Just for Laughs Festival. The slight bump in notoriety made David prone to brief, ego-centric spasms of speaking in the first person, which […]
- [There’s a rumble at the Royal Riot](https://mobtreal.com/theres-a-rumble-at-the-royal-riot/): After touring the Australian shores and making an appearance at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, DeAnne Smith is back in Montreal. And fortunately for us she’s brought back her monthly show, Royal Riot, at Mile End’s The Royal Phoenix. From the get-go Smith’s energy and wit geared the crowd for a great night of comedy. Her approachability makes you feel like you’re hanging out with a hilarious friend. Shooting through openers covering Facebook selfies in bathrooms, visualizations of T-Rex taking a selfie, and a childhood story about a friend who is able to bullshit on a “politician level”. Darren Henwood started the show with stories […]
- [Sunday 26th: BOOM! Best of Open Mic](https://mobtreal.com/sunday-26th-boom-best-of-open-mic/): By Getoutcomedy BOOM! (Best of Open Mic) Last Sunday of Every Month and this is a very special edition. With 7 of the month’s best open-micer’s duking it out for a weekend spot! Hosted by Eman Check out Comedyworks for more details. …read more Source: Getoutcomedy.com   
- [Take a Closer Look: RAW Productions](https://mobtreal.com/take-a-closer-look-raw-productions/): “Closer” is a witty, deeply emotional play with characters that are hard to cheer for but uncomfortably relatable. It’s the story of four people who meet, fall in love, fall out of love, fall apart and try to find themselves.
- [J'ai offert un plan à 3 à mon mec](https://mobtreal.com/jai-offert-un-plan-a-3-a-mon-mec/): vergiberation.blogspot.com C’était une journée comme les autres, et pourtant, cet après-midi là, j’avais rendez-vous avec Eva dans un café près de chez moi. Rencontrée lors d’une soirée quelques semaines plus tôt, elle m’avouait en fin de soirée après quelques verres, qu’en guise de cadeau de Saint Valentin, elle avait finalement accepté de réaliser le fantasme de bien des hommes: faire l’amour avec une autre femme. Ce post serait plutôt bien tombé en période de bonbons-chocolat-fleurs-dentelle mais c’est à l’aube du printemps que ces mots vous apparaîtront (oui au Canada le printemps est toujours frileux même à la fin avril). J’avais envisagé […]
- [SLUM VILLAGE: Dirty Slums Tour 2013](https://mobtreal.com/slum-village-dirty-slums-tour-2013/): Summer is around the corner with it’s flowers and hot sun. I can hardly wait. My sandals are all dusted, my nails are polished and waiting to go. Where you ask? Over to Slum Village we go. No, it’s not a place.
- [Orphan Black: Des clones et un tueur](https://mobtreal.com/orphan-black-des-clones-et-un-tueur/): http://cdn01.cdn.justjared.com/ Parmi les séries qui viennent de commencer, il y a Orphan Black. Production americano canadienne, Orphan Black nous embarque dans la vie de Sarah (Tatian Maslany), jeune femme orpheline de 28 ans, fraîchement de retour à New York. Alors qu’elle est sur le quai de la gare, celle-ci se retrouve témoin du suicide d’une jeune femme. D’abord paralysée par ce qu’elle vienne de voir, elle se souvient très vite que la jeune femme avait pris soin de déposer sac et effets personnels avant de se jeter sur la voie ferrée. Suivant son instinct, Sarah s’empare du sac avant de s’enfuir. […]
- [Press Relase: End of April Beginning of May](https://mobtreal.com/press-relase-end-of-april-beginning-of-may-2/): These next few weeks many great opportunities are available to see Paul Ash in a variety of differently styled shows. Monday April 22nd There’s Something Funny Going on at Blue Dog This weeks show is taken over by red heads! Save for a few non -reds you can expect an almost all red head show! Hosted by Mike Costello with Amber Harper-Young, Paul Ash, Kate Conner, Tobin Thompson, Emma Wilkie, Leonard Yelle and Headliner Jess Salomon! 9pm, Blue Dog, 3958 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec.  PWYC.  Beer special: 2 Sleemans for 8$ Stick around afterwards for great tunes from the 70′s-90′s! (but mostly 80′s) Tuesday April 23rd Funny Side of Parenting […]
- [Thursday at the "M"](https://mobtreal.com/thursday-at-the-m/): Ever been to a swanky hostel? It sounds like an oxymoron, but I’ve done stand-up at Montreal’s finest hostel bar a couple of times now. Comic/producer Jon Selig’s latest venture, Stand-Up at the “M” runs Thursday nights at the M Montreal, a newly renovated hostel on the edge of the village.
- [La paresse de l'esprit est le repos du sot](https://mobtreal.com/la-paresse-de-lesprit-est-le-repos-du-sot/): Vendredi dernier, le magazine URBANIA publiait ma première chronique personnelle. Elle traitait d’un instant de vie un peu noir, concernant certaines mauvaises passes de ces trois dernières années. Les réactions furent nombreuses, et beaucoup, très négatives. J’ai voulu y répondre à travers ces quelques mots, sachant que je trouve tout-à-fait légitime que l’on puisse ne pas être d’accord, ou que l’on ne comprenne pas, alors que j’ai trouvé dommage que certains soient si virulents. NB: Avant de poursuivre, voici une info utile: cette chronique ne traite pas d’immigration au Québec. Le ressenti pourrait se situer n’importe où dans le monde. Chers […]
- [La Reine Queen Sized Flava](https://mobtreal.com/la-reine-queen-sized-flava/): C’est la Montréalaise Sarah St-Fleur qui blogue sous le pseudonyme Queen Sized Flava depuis septembre 2010.  Moins de trois ans après la naissance de son blog, elle a participé à la campagne #JeansDuJour d’Addition-Elle et, plus récemment, a joué les mannequins pour la campagne #BeAShowStopper, destinée à la promotion de sous-vêtements tailles plus complètement glamour.  (Elle et deux autres blogueuses, de Toronto et New York, étaient la vedette de ces nouvelles publicités.) Ce que vous ne savez peut-être pas par contre c’est que c’est à elle qu’on doit la disponibilité au Québec de la collection taille plus de la chaîne Forever […]
- [The Queen behind Queen Sized Flava…](https://mobtreal.com/the-queen-behind-queen-sized-flava/): Montrealer Sarah St-Fleur is behind the blog Queen Sized Flava since September 2010.  Less than three years after the blog was born, she was featured in Addition Elle’s #JeansDuJour (#JeansOfTheDay) campaign then, more recently, on the #BeAShowstopper lingerie ad campaign as a guest model (along with two other plus-size fashion bloggers from Toronto and New York.) What you might not know is that women all across the city should be thanking her for making Forever 21 bend in making their plus-size collection available in stores in Quebec (it was only available in the US and elsewhere in Canada before that). She’s known […]
- [Bad Ladies and the Detective or How I Laughed my Lungs Out](https://mobtreal.com/bad-ladies-and-the-detective-or-how-i-laughed-my-lungs-out/): Je commence à être une spécialiste du burlesque ! Et franchement, ça me plaît bien ! Après le Grand Burlesque Show au Club Soda le mois passé, j’ai assisté jeudi soir à la pièce de théâtre burlesque Bad Ladies and the Detective au théâtre Sainte-Catherine, une production Good Ladies. La pièce, en français Les Rebelles et le Détective, présente une histoire futuriste mêlant science-fiction et burlesque : En l’an 2XXX, l’Art est proscrit sous toutes ses formes par le gouvernement mondial et le système «Kensaku» surveille constamment la population. Certains artistes ont toutefois réussi à échapper au système et ont créé un […]
- [Friday April 19: So you think you’re bilingual](https://mobtreal.com/friday-april-19-so-you-think-youre-bilingual/): I’d highly recommend getting out and catching Sebastien Bourgault on Friday at the Comedy Nest. I’ve seen him a few times and he’s effing hilarious. He gives the Quebecois a good name! Here are some deets: Test your command of French and English in a one-of-a-kind comedy show featuring stand-up in BOTH official languages! Hosted by bilingual Juste Pour Rire veteran SEBASTIEN BOURGAULT, with anglo and franco comedians trying stand-up in their second language, this show is a celebration of French and English through the universal language of comedy! Reserve your tickets now! Testez votre maîtrise de l’anglais et du français […]
- [Like a fish out of water](https://mobtreal.com/like-a-fish-out-of-water/): Due to my kindness and neglect, my phone has been cut, put on and cut again. Man, I have never felt so out of place. Especially for me, one who is addicted to social media, these past weeks have been hell! Not being able to check in places, no sharing capability unless in a Wifi hot spot zone, not being able to text my boyfriend in Toronto or even call my mom… I was gonna cry. But then I realized I still have the Internet. Duh! I can email people. Yes, I have moved up to the new generation of relationships. I won’t […]
- [How To BattleCOM](https://mobtreal.com/how-to-battlecom/): Now that BattleCOM is a monthly English occurrence at The Comedy Nest, GladiaCOM is soon to launch for French and the Ottawa ComicCon will feature some BattleCOM, I guess it’s time to let people know what to expect when / if they participate in one. Battle/Gladia-COM is a new form of comedy show.  Basically you have two performers onstage trying to out do each other for the audiences approval (and the ability to move up).  This article will serve as a primer for those who are participating their first time, or acts looking to critically examine the material they’re creating for […]
- [April 11-13: Chris Lock & Trixx Co-Headline The ComedyWorks](https://mobtreal.com/april-11-13-chris-lock-trixx-co-headline/): Two great performers for the price of one. Trixx is regular on Much Music’s Video On Trial, fans across the country have gotten to know and love TRIXX and his hilarious trademark characters. Already a respected performer, he has opened for Aries Spears (of MadTV Fame) and Sugar Sammy (HBO Canada),Cedric the Entertainer( The Original Kings Of Comedy), Mike Epps (Hangover) and is a favorite at the Nubian Disciples of Comedy, hosted by Kenny Robinson. An avid student of pop culture and observer of life, TRIXX offers his unique, fresh and witty perspective on anything and everything, from relationships to race […]
- [April 11-13: Paula Bel](https://mobtreal.com/april-11-13-paula-bel/):  As seen on The Tonight Show, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and at the 2012 Just For Laughs Festival, Paula Bel returns to Montreal armed and ready to unleash more hilarity on you and your loved ones! Sometimes crass, but always funny, she tackles big issues most other comedians wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot mic stand. Reserve your tickets now!
- [Taking a dip in the pool](https://mobtreal.com/taking-a-dip-in-the-pool/): Hey Peeps! Last night I went to the second night of the Comedy in the Pool Festival – the Relationship show. The venue is incredible, it is actually in a pool. If you ever get the chance I recommend you check out the Infinitheatre or Saint Dominique. It’s a large space and there was a small crowd so I was really impressed with the host, Kevin Gasior’s (Just for Laughs and XFM Satellite fame) performance to warm up the crowd. Kevin is super friendly and a very clean act but his ability to work the crowd made the night feel a […]
- [Pool Power!](https://mobtreal.com/pool-power/):   Comedy in the Pool, a three-day comedy festival at Infinitheatre (5300 Rue St. Dominique) kicked off Thursday with a splash! Greeted by the friendly box office staff sporting Mckibbin’s t-shirts, I walked to take my seat in the deep end of the pool. The vibe of the venue was interesting, like an 80’s horror movie meets a school gym. The lighting rigs and tech set up were simple and effective. Converted mainly for theatre performances, it makes its debut as a stage fit for a kick ass roster of Montreal comedians. Mike FM’s “A Little Bit Zany” Train Wreck Crew hosted the evening, with David Rain as […]
- [The Walking Dead: une saison 4 très attendue](https://mobtreal.com/the-walking-dead-une-saison-4-tres-attendue/): http://static1.cinemovies.fr/ La saison 3 de The Walking Dead s’est terminée sur un seizième épisode plutôt surprenant. Voire décevant, selon MON point de vue. Le 31 mars dernier, la chaîne pouvait néanmoins de réjouir de fêter une réussite certaine: cette troisième saison est celle qui aura rencontré le plus du succès depuis les débuts du shérif à cheval. Aussitôt terminé, on pense déjà à la suite, et rassurez-vous, la saison 4 aura bien lieu. OUF! http://www.buzzmygeek.com/ Le tournage débutera le 6 mai prochain en Georgie, et la diffusion du premier épisode est à prévoir pour début octobre 2013. Elle totalisera 16 épisodes. […]
- [Montreal Comedy Competition: Sunday April 7th](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-comedy-competition-sunday-april-7th/): The first edition of Montreal Comedy Competition was produced by Ali Mohammadi (@AliMoComedy) on March 15, 2009 at the Montreal Comedy Works in downtown Montreal.
- [Un prequel pour Psychose](https://mobtreal.com/un-prequel-pour-psychose/):   On se souvient tous plus ou moins de cette scène sanguinolente de l’ombre d’une femme qui prend sa douche avant de se faire sauvagement assassiner. Bates Motel, une nouvelle série qui nous raconte comment Norman Bates est devenu le célèbre serial killer de Psychose d’Alfred Hitchcock. Le premier aspect cool de la série, c’est son immersion totale dans un décor des 60’s avec un décalage de réalité contemporaine. D’une part, on a le manoir dans lequel emménagent Norman et sa mère, lequel est truffé de tapisseries orangées à motifs circulaires. De l’autre, des jeunes de la High School qui s’envoient […]
- [The Red Herring McGill Semi-Annual Comedy](https://mobtreal.com/the-red-herring-mcgill-semi-annual-comedy/): Last night was the bi-annual Red Herring McGill Comedy night which gathers some of McGill’s most talented comics and writers. This time the show took place at Sala Rossa which has great potential for a comedy venue. The crowd was enthusiastic but the energy didn’t fill the room as it had in smaller venues in the past (the previous show was held at Trois Minot). Stephen Spinola aka Mr McStevie started the show, despite being very tired as he pointed out he managed to get the show off to a good start, an affable character he can hold the crowd with just […]
- [Comedy in the Pool 3 night festival](https://mobtreal.com/comedy-in-the-pool-3-night-festival/):   This is happening! We’ve got 3 huge nights of comedy this week with the Comedy in the Pool festival and the Mob will be there to cover it all!
- [Montreal Gazette: Comedy Picks](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-gazette-comedy-picks/):   April 1-7 is turning out to be quite the week for local comedy. Between Pastfools Comedy Night at Buonanotte tonight, Red Herring McGill Semi-Annual Comedy Show hits up Sala Rossa tomorrow night, Nile Séguin rounds up the week at the Comedy Nest, not to forget Paul Ash’s Battle-COM at the Nest, Darren Henwood leads the laughs at the Leave Out Violence (LOVE) comedy benefit, Friday at 8:30 p.m. at Macallan Bar and the latest edition of Lowdown Comedy takes place Friday at 9 p.m. at La Gruta Centre Culturel Mile End. Phew! What a week for comedy! Read the full article and get […]
- [Monday Open Mic @ Blue Dog](https://mobtreal.com/monday-open-mic-blue-dog/): There’s Something Funny Going On at Blue Dog! It’s April Fools Day! Get your fool asses down to Blue Dog and watch the hilarity that ensues.. Host TBA Featuring Emma Wilkie (TSFGO) Brad MacDonald Peter Wheeland Shawn Stenhouse Rachel Gendron & Chris Sandiford Then stick around to enjoy the classics of Throwback Mondays. Check out the Facebook page for more details. Source: Getoutcomedy.com  
- [Mondays: Open Mic @ ComedyWorks](https://mobtreal.com/mondays-open-mic-comedyworks/): Every Monday night at Jimbo’s Comedy Works is the night you may see tomorrow’s Jerry Seinfeld or Wanda Sykes. Come support new talent and pros trying out new material. Also you get to rate the young comedians for our monthly competition BOOM, the last Sunday of every month. Check out Comedyworksmontreal.com for more details. Source: Getoutcomedy.com  
- [Open mic Wednesdays](https://mobtreal.com/open-mic-wednesdays/): Every Wednesday at 8:00pm, $5.00 per person. Come on down and cheer on those who would bare their souls. It’s cheaper than therapy and way more fun. If you would like to perform on our Open-Mic send your contact info to openmic@comedynest.com and we’ll get back to you! Check out Comedynest.com for more details. Source: Getoutcomedy.com  
- [Talib was on Fire!](https://mobtreal.com/talib-was-on-fire/): It’s the second event of Easter weekend’s Montreal Hip Hop Festival, Friday night at Club Soda and we are all anxious to see headliner Talib Kweli. I’ve heard so much about this venue, and what a way to take it in for the first time! I cozy up to a high top table lining the wall on the right side of the room and am greeted by the sounds of DJ Manifest. Missy Elliot’s “Sock It 2 Me” combined with a flurry of activity on the stage, begins to awaken the room as heads bob with anticipation. I chuckle to myself […]
- [Festival Hip Hop de Montréal : Prrrrre !](https://mobtreal.com/festival-hip-hop-de-montreal-prrrrre/): La deuxième édition du Festival Hip Hop de Montréal bat son plein ! Plusieurs artistes du Québec, de la France et des Etats-Unis feront vibrer la scène montréalaise jusqu’à lundi. Le coup d’envoi de ce rendez-vous pour les amateurs de rap a été donné jeudi alors qu’avait lieu au Belmont le karaoké Hip Hop animé par D-Shade sur les beats de DJ Midas. Pour ma part, j’étais hier au Club Soda pour le show de Talib Kweli. Koriass et CeasRock étaient aussi de la partie, le tout animé par Dirty Taz. Insane prrrre ! Bien que très enlevant, ce fût un […]
- [Tonight: March of the Comedy Soldiers](https://mobtreal.com/tonight-march-of-the-comedy-soldiers/): Comedy Lounge is back to its original downtown neighborhood and proud to announce our new venue: BAR PRIVATEER @ 1222 Mackay Our guests will be much more comfortable in these swanky new digs. Also proud to announce this months headliner BRUNO LY. Bruno Ly’s stage presence is phenomenal. This is a hilarious performer that makes it seem too easy. He is simply destined for greatness and you need to come and watch him work. With performances from: MORGAN O’SHEA JASON YEAROW ADRIAN SAWYER KRIS DULGAR KRIS BONAPARTE is your host. More deets here. Source: Getoutcomedy.com  
- [Sugar Sammy](https://mobtreal.com/sugar-sammy/): One of the hottest young comedians on the international circuit, Sugar Sammy is enjoying great success both at home and around the world. In the last year and a half he has sold 120,000 tickets to his shows across the province of Quebec, including 60,000 to his groundbreaking bilingual show. English and French critics and fans alike have lauded him for finding a way to make everyone laugh at each other, and themselves, at the same time, in the same room. In March 2013 he takes yet another leap, doing the first English/French/Hindi/Punjabi comedy show for his hometown fans. Check out […]
- [April 4-6: Nile Seguin](https://mobtreal.com/april-4-6-nile-seguin/): Nominated for two Canadian Comedy Awards, star of his own special on The Comedy Network, and the opening act for Sugar Sammy during his 3-month run at L’Olympia, Nile Séguin is ready to unleash a fresh batch of hilarity on any and all comers! (that doesn’t sound right) He was ALSO a smash hit at the 2012 Just For Laughs festival, on The Comedy Network’s MatchGame, and he has written for award-winning television shows like This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Reserve your tickets now! NEW SHOWTIMES! Thursday April 4th • 8:00pm • $12/$6 for students Friday April 5th • 8:00pm • […]
- [Friday 5th April – Battle-COM](https://mobtreal.com/friday-5th-april-battle-com/): Hosted by Paul Ash (as seen in The Great Canadian Laugh-Off, and on Trailer Park Boys), Battle-COM is a new form of comedy show, like a yo-mamma battle for people who love their mamma’s. Fast paced, half prepared and half improvised, featuring comedians pushing their skills to the limit, it was a hit at Montreal ComicCon 2012. Reserve your tickets now! Friday, April 5th, 10:30pm Admission $10, Students $6 CALL TO RESERVE: (514) 932-6378 Visit ComedyNest for more details. Source: Getoutcomedy.com  
- [Les remèdes de grand-mère de Wendy Marcel](https://mobtreal.com/les-remedes-de-grand-mere-de-wendy-marcel/): NB: cet article devait paraître dans un webzine montréalais il y 10 jours, mais les rédacs rencontrant un souci momentané, cela n’a pu se faire. C’est pourquoi l’intro n’est plus trop en rapport avec le temps de ces trois derniers jours ! http://en.www.lensart.ru/ Ok alors là, c’est le pompon. D’abord, sudiste dans le sang, j’ai parfois un peu de mal avec l’hiver rude québécois qui s’éternise en long, en large, et en travers, entraînant sur son passage des centaines d’habitants comme moi dépressifs de mi-mars à mi-avril: “BON IL ARRIVE CE PRINTEMPS OUI OU MERDE ?? MARRE DU FROID !” Les […]
- [Lena Dunham, toujours le ton juste](https://mobtreal.com/lena-dunham-toujours-le-ton-juste/): J’ai découvert la série de Lena Dunham au courant de l’été 2012. WOW! Déjà, j’étais bien préparée avant l’épisode pilot de la série car je ne sais plus où je lisais cette info à l’époque, mais je découvrais avec une certaine admiration que l’héroïne, âgée seulement de 27 ans, détenait le rôle principal en plus d’être la réalisatrice, scénariste et coproductrice de GIRLS. Une réussite féminine énorme qui n’échappait pas à la sélection des 35 femmes de l’année 2012 du magazine Elle Québec dans leur numéro de février dernier. http://24.media.tumblr.com/ Dans cette courte entrevue, Lena disait que comme toutes les filles […]
- [3096 JOURS - ENTERRÉE VIVANTE](https://mobtreal.com/3096-jours-enterree-vivante/): Le jour de mon départ en vacances, le 12 février dernier, j’étais pas mal stressée. Je déambulais le regard vide dans cet aéroport glacé, et j’imaginais mille scénarios sur ma scène de retrouvailles antillaises. Comme livre de bord et de vacances, j’avais embarqué World War Z de Max Brooks, parce qu’il faut toujours que je lise le livre dont s’adaptent les films. Mais par hasard, sur le stand extérieur de la papeterie, un livre attirait mon regard. Un livre dont je n’avais pas entendu parlé jusqu’à ce jour, et qu’il ne me serait pas venu à l’idée de vérifier s’il existait: […]
- [The Quinny and Scratchy Show Friday April 12th @ the NEST](https://mobtreal.com/the-quinny-and-scratchy-show-friday-april-12th-the-nest/): He’s coming to Montreal folks! Two-time Grammy winner Scratch from the legendary band The Roots, joins the hilarious Quinn C. Martin for a live-to-tape filming of “The Quinny & Scratchy Show” hosted by mobtreal.com. NOTE: Tickets are very limited; Facebook Message us for advance reservations! Yes we’ll get your butts moving with Scratch and your souls laughing all in the same night with his other half, Quinn C Martin from Toronto. He has been on XM and Satellite radio, was the host of Rogers TV and has appeared numerous times on TV on shows such as Fringe and Kenny vs Spenny. Mobtreal is bringing […]
- [Time to laugh](https://mobtreal.com/time-to-laugh/): Quebec is where it all started. Juste Pour Rire was launched in 1983 by Gilbert Rozon. Two years later, the English side was created and today the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival is the most prestigious comedy festival in the world.  It’s the job that every comedian wants on their CV. If you live in Montreal, you know how hard and annoying the language wars can be.  As an English Quebecer who is fluently bilingual, it’s just frustrating. So how do we solve the problem? Through laughter. Two languages, twice the fun. We are lucky to have two very different styles of […]
- [Martin Turgeon : garder l'équilibre](https://mobtreal.com/martin-turgeon-garder-lequilibre/): L’humoriste Martin Turgeon a offert au public montréalais la plus récente prestation-rodage de son one man show sur la scène du Bistro du Parc des Princes de l’avenue du Parc samedi dernier.  Le stand up de 37 ans, tout récemment devenu papa, a voulu échanger avec son public sur différents sujets qui lui tiennent à coeur: la condition féminine d’antan et la condition masculine d’aujourd’hui, la capacité à être heureux dans la vie, le couple et les travers de notre société, pour ne nommer que cela. L’un de moments phares de la prestation de l’humoriste a été la lecture d’extraits d’anciens […]
- [A Blast From the Past with the Grand Burlesque Show](https://mobtreal.com/a-blast-from-the-past-with-the-grand-burlesque-show/): Montrealers took the time to dress up for Friday night’s performance of The Grand Burlesque Show; there was a lot of feathers and sequins to be seen at the Club Soda. I wished they were as much involved as a audience when it comes to respect the performers on stage! Rarely I’ve seen a crowd being so loud in between performances and during the acts. And the MC’s of the evening, Benjamin and Christelle, cannot be blamed for lack of trying to catch the audience’s attention. Ben, our host of the night Scarlett James, as expected, was fabulous. Her first act […]
- [Grand Burlesque Show : Paillettes et Strip-tease](https://mobtreal.com/grand-burlesque-show-paillettes-et-strip-tease/): Hier soir, j’ai embarqué dans une machine à voyager dans le temps et je me suis retrouvée à l’époque de la prohibition, au temps où la réputation de Montréal comme grande ville nord-américaine de cabarets n’était plus faire. Sans oublier que après la fin de la Secondaire Guerre mondiale, le monde des cabarets montréalais accueillait toutes les grandes vedette américaines, françaises et québécoises ! Bref, j’étais de retour dans le Quartier du Red Light de jadis ! Qu’est-ce qui explique que je me suis retrouvée là ? Le Grand Burlesque Show, qui était en performance au Club Soda les 21, 22 […]
- [Regarding Radio](https://mobtreal.com/regarding-radio/): In this world full of podcasts, where do you start? Most popular? The best time for content? Do I check out locally? More underground? (Is there even such a thing as underground podcasts?) We’re currently building a list of radio shows and podcasts starting from locally known comics like Joey Elias on CJAD  all the way to ones we like the most. You can say “Mobsters Choice” please. That content will be coming in the next week and will always be on the look for more.
- [#KickAshSaves #SaveKickAsh](https://mobtreal.com/kickashsaves-savekickash/): By Paul Ash This post is different from any I’ve done, and very different from anything I expected to do.  This is the obituary of a comedy show.  I’m posting this, because there’s been a number of stories circulating, accusations being made, fingers pointed and I want people aware of how things have happened from my perspective. On Friday March 8th I received a text from Pierre, the owner of Andrews Pub.  Pierre bought the pub a year ago last November, long after the Kick Ash show started at Andrews Pub (the third venue for the Kick Ash show).  The Kick […]
- [Welcome Back](https://mobtreal.com/welcome-back/): Pouhaaaaa qu’il est dur de se remettre au travail après 3 semaines de vacances dans les Caraïbes… Une semaine jour pour jour que je suis rentrée à Montréal, et je commence à peine à me réveiller. JAMAIS je n’aurais cru être aussi molle et lente après des heures de repos et de relaxation. Comment est-ce possible sérieusement ? Bon d’accord, prendre l’avion, se mettre en maillot chaque jour, étaler de la crème après chaque baignade, manger des fruits d’un autre monde, boire du rhum envoûtant, écouter le son scintillant des oiseaux, c’est éreintant, mais tout de même. À ce stade de […]
- [Le Grand Burlesque Show 2013 : Racontez-moi des Histoires Burlesques !](https://mobtreal.com/le-grand-burlesque-show-2013-racontez-moi-des-histoires-burlesques/): C’est la fin de semaine prochaine (du 21 au 23 mars) que se tiendra la cinquième édition du Grand Burlesque Show. L’événement aura lieu au Club Soda, au coeur de Montréal. Dans les années 40 et dans ce même quartier, Lili St. Cyr, sa célèbre baignoire et plusieurs artistes du même acabit, titillaient le public de la métropole au Théâtre Gayety (maintenant le Théâtre du Nouveau Monde), juste après que la Prohibition américaine ait transformé Montréal en une ville de tous les péchés. Persécuté brutalement dans les décennies qui suivirent, tant par le clergé que par la brigade de la moralité, […]
- [The Grand Burlesque Show (GBS) 2013 : Shake Yo' Tail Feathers!](https://mobtreal.com/the-grand-burlesque-show-2013-gsb-shake-your-tail-feathers/): It is next weekend (March 21-23) that The Grand Burlesque Show will kickoff it’s 5 th edition at the Club Soda, right in the heart of downtown Montreal. In the very same neighborhood, in the 1940’s, right after the U.S. Prohibition turned Montreal into a city of all sins, the city was titillated by Lili St. Cyr, her famous on-stage bubble bath and many other performers at the Gayety Theatre (now the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde). Brutally repressed in the following decades by the clergy and the police morality brigades, the trend died down.  
- [Win tickets to see Mike Paterson](https://mobtreal.com/win-tickets-to-see-mike-paterson/):   Here’s your chance not only to win tickets to see Mike Paterson at the Comedy Works this Thursday, March 14th but to get the new scoop on Montreal’s newest podcast. Four amazing minds have combined their wits and talents to put together a show with comedy, hip hop and lots of laughs. 
- [Kickash & Company](https://mobtreal.com/kickash-company/): If money talks, crickets are chirping in Open-Mic Land. Yet few Montreal open-micers expect cash for grinding it out in a sea of crossed arms, VLTs, Habs’ games and barely literate hecklers. Pay? Not even on my radar until Paul Ash introduced me as MC for the Kickash Show at Andrew’s Pub last week. On my way to the stage – okay, the wall with the floor thing in front of it – I thought I heard him say something about ‘And this week’s winner … as MC … gets paid ….’Count me as one of them. WTF? Before I took the mic I grabbed Paul’s […]
- [Get ready to laugh your ass off Toronto #JFL42 ](https://mobtreal.com/get-ready-to-laugh-your-ass-off-toronto-jfl42-secondcity-siriusxm/): So I had the pleasure of my first experience going to a comedy festival/show by myself. At first I was a little nervous…. I don’t know, call me crazy but going to a comedy show by yourself is basically the direct equivalent of hitting up a movie by yourself, and I just feel like moments like those are meant to be shared
- [#JFL42 has begun! Sweet times at The Garrison ](https://mobtreal.com/jfl42-has-begun-sweet-times-at-the-garrison/): So many acts to see, so much intricate planning! I hope you’re ready to fly by the seat of your pants, because this festival has got a lot going on. There are so many great acts to choose from, but if you want to make the most of the fest, I’ve learned that your back up plans need back up plans. Tip number 1: if you’re like I was, nervous and stressing about getting around big ol’ Toronto and its TTC, sticking to one venue for a night may be a good bet. Last night I hung out at The Garrison and […]
- [Ben Who? #JFL42 Late Show at the Rivoli Last Night](https://mobtreal.com/ben-who-jfl42-at-the-rivoli-last-night/): Ben Who? Ben Roy, That’s F**king Who. Last night at the Rivoli late show for JFL42 I experienced Ben Roy – I saw the man behind the tattoos – and he’s funny… really f**king funny. You’ve got to see this guy! If you haven’t checked out a Ben Roy stand up comedy performance – make sure to sit in the front row for a truly up-close and intimate experience.  He has the subtle delivery of a sledgehammer and pounds away skillfully and relentlessly on your funny bone. His style can be raw but always hilarious. And he moves – the periodic […]
- [Kicking off #JFL42 the right way](https://mobtreal.com/kicking-off-jfl42-the-right-way/): And we’re off! JFL42 is in full swing!  With acts like Janeane Garofolo, Sarah Silverman, Ivan Decker, Colin Quinn, Anthony Jeselnik and so much more, deciding who to see can be a challenge. I had my fears going in this time with a pass and barcode but all went well. Very smooth. What’s even better is that you can buy tickets at the door this year. So if you don’t want to splurge for a pass, you can always just be traditional and walk up to see a show. 
- [The waitress has left the building](https://mobtreal.com/the-waitress-has-left-the-building/): Johanne Britton, co-founder of Mobtreal.com, confirms her transition to Yuk Yuk’s Montreal. Now there comes a time in everyone’s life where one has to make a change for the better. In order to move forward, one must make drastic moves and career choices that will help one grow. Here’s the story about a comedy blogger who waitressed at a local comedy club. She loved her job, as it gave her opportunity to meet so many great comedians over the years. In a very short time, her blogging world grew so fast and gained so much attention, opportunities started to appear everywhere. […]
- [MTL Fashion Week: Nisse, Annie 50, and Rush Couture](https://mobtreal.com/mtl-fashion-week-nisse-annie-50-and-rush-couture/): Thursday is almost like the new Friday. I mean, sure you can’t totally let go because you have work or class (which has never stopped us from going cray anyways), but it’s almost like the pre-drink/party before you really let loose on Friday. Yesterday, Montreal Fashion Week continued to show to show its glitz and glam at studio L’Arsenal, . Armed with a drink in hand and socializing with photographers, designers, models, you name it, the lively ambiance made the experience even more enjoyable than the last.
- [MTL Fashion Week: Nelligan, Le Vaisseau d'Or Exposition Multidisciplinaire](https://mobtreal.com/mtl-fashion-week-nelligan-le-vaisseau-dor-exposition-multidisciplinaire/): Ce fut un grand Vaisseau taillé dans l’or massif:           Ses mâts touchaient l’azur, sur des mers inconnues; La Cyprine d’amour, cheveux épars, chairs nues S’étalait à sa proue, au soleil excessif.
- [MTL Fashion Week: Pedram Karimi & Christian Chenail](https://mobtreal.com/mtl-fashion-week-pedram-karimi-christian-chenail/): Like any other art, fashion is designed to communicate a message to us. Designers fashion their clothing in order to convey a message to their audience, that demonstrates their vision. Ultimately, fashion is up to interpretation, similar in essence to other forms of self-expression. What I see on the runway may not be what you see or what the designer envisioned. As you read my articles, I am taking you on a journey into a world created by others, but seen through my eyes. So, sit back, relax and enjoy Montreal Fashion Week.
- [Expansoma - Music, Art, Health and Wellness](https://mobtreal.com/expansoma-music-art-health-and-wellness/): Last weekend’s Expansoma: Music, Art, and Health was a sweet, well meaning event with a variety of acts, from hip-hop and raggea, to live yoga performances. Itʼs intention is to become a seasonal event that promotes healthy living and happy interactions with others. Free vegetables and carrot juices were distributed throughout the evening, while the eveningʼs host and primary co-ordinator and Engines of Peace frontman, Dano Peace, used the stage to share insights into the most basic ingredients of a super juice, (celery, cucumber, apple, dark green leaves and lemon for zest) between acts. Beyond the healthy tips, and good vibrations Dano so eagerly shared with his crowd, he […]
- [Reese's Pieces: Reviews in 60 words or less - A Touch of Cloth](https://mobtreal.com/reeses-pieces-reviews-in-60-words-or-less-a-touch-of-cloth/): So much awesomeness, so very few episodes. Police procedurals are obliterated, old cliches and character tropes are murdered by a blindfold wearing, sword swinging psychopath. John Hannah shines as DI (Detective Inspector, if you didn’t know.*) Jack Cloth, the damaged, on the edge veteran. Surran Jones, (From Coronation Street! What What!!*) plays Cloth’s partner, who struggles to keep her own relationship together, while trying to put him back together. Check this show out however possible! Love, Reese * – These words don’t count, don’t bust my balls ok? This is hard.
- [Wiggle it, just a 'lil bit](https://mobtreal.com/wiggle-it-just-a-lil-bit/): Finally, the perfect venue has arrived. Where do you go to get entertained in Montreal? I mean, really entertained? Where can you get laughter, music, live shows, meet great people and dance all night? It has arrived folks and it is called the Wiggle Room. What a great name! There are 3 power houses behind this idea. Jeremy Hechtman is the former Artistic Director of Mainline Theatre, former Producer of the Montreal Fringe Festival and Boulevardier Extraordinaire is the first one. then add Patrick Charron who’s a local producer, performer and performing arts supporter and is the former English Communications and Programming Director at Montreal’s historic […]
- [Front Row Experience: The Peopl's Comedy](https://mobtreal.com/front-row-experience-the-peopls-comedy/): On a Wednesday, relatively breezy night, the “Peopl’s Comedy” monthly show took place at the Peopl Club in Old Montreal.  Last night was a time a for firsts. For starters, I have never been to this club before, let alone seen this comedy show. On top of it all, because I underestimated the amount of time it would take me to get to the venue by foot, we got there around 8:35pm, just in time to catch the sole seats left in the house…right in front of the stage. My friend and I exchanged a look: We knew we were in […]
- [Date-Working with Dashing Date 5@7](https://mobtreal.com/date-working-with-dashing-date-5-7/): I’m all about trying something new! If you have tried Speed Dating you will be familiar with this concept. Never been to a Date-Working event but i’m sure it will be fun, right!? Plus the host of those dashing event, Kavita, is a doll! Trust me you’ll love her! Here how Dashing Date explains it: ” So what is Date-Working? As opposed to networking, the purpose of Date-Working is to connect and make friends with other single professionals, be it of the same or opposite sex. Wouldn’t it be nice to meet and go out with a group of unattached people […]
- [Last Night at Kafein Cafe/Bar: Gilson Lubin and Co.](https://mobtreal.com/last-night-at-kafein-cafebar-gilson-lubin-and-co/): Good afternoon ladies and gents! As most of you are enjoying the sunshine and fresh air, I write to you from a Starbucks accompanied by my cappucino as my partner in crime for the afternoon,  where I shall recount to you the wonderful night I had at Kafein Cafe on Bishop. Last night, Gilson Lubin was back in town for the first time in two years, accompanied by fellow comedians Morgan O’Shea, Jason Yearow, Rodney Ramsey, Kris Dulgar and host Kris Bonaparte. The setting was very intimate and cozy, almost as if this were a private show, as if we were […]
- [FANTASIA FESTIVAL 2013 RECAP – PART SEVEN: BIG BAD WOLVES, WILLOW CREEK, and BAD MILO](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-festival-2013-recap-part-seven-big-bad-wolves-willow-creek-and-bad-milo/): Wrapping up the Fantasia coverage, our crack team of magical film geeks tackle 3 films that blur the genre lines. Ranging from Israel’s dark and brutal BIG BAD WOLVES, Bobcat Goldthwait’s creepy WILLOW CREEK, and BAD MILO, a film about a loveable but murderous ass polyp…
- [Experience Montreal through the eyes of the new ](https://mobtreal.com/experience-montreal-through-the-eyes-of-the-new-montrealculture-recap-fmd-august-2013/): My two weeks spent in Montreal have given me a tremendous amount to ponder and reflect upon… like the fact that here I am legal to drink to my hearts content, and back home I still have a year to wait out before I can step into a pub and feel like I own the place.
- [Mobtreal's Comedy Corner](https://mobtreal.com/mobtreals-comedy-corner/): I very excited an happy to share this with you guys! Mobtreal has an official spokesperson. Meet Katelynd Kuhar, my co-host on RE: Radio. She is the voice of Mobtreal Comedy Corner, a segment on CKUT’s Upstage show.
- [Fantasia Festival 2013 Recap Part Six: DOOMSDAYS](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-festival-2013-recap-part-six-doomsdays/): Hey Mobtrealers, the genre-loving geek gang of mythical misfits are taking a much deserved nap, but the space cat handed me some ramblings on some crumpled up napkins. Here it is… Our pick for my favourite film for Fantasia Festival 2013.
- [Gear ideas for fall and winter 2013 from KARV, J Shoes and Boxfresh!](https://mobtreal.com/gear-ideas-for-fall-and-winter-2013-from-karv-j-shoes-and-boxfresh/): You know that time is coming! It’s either back to school, back to work or just another excuse to boost your wardrobe for this fall and winter season!  Karv, J Shoes and Boxfresh are offering ideas that I find are also great investments. KARV This Quebec brand is mostly addressed to men but here’s some pieces that caught my eye.             I personally think that the lumber shirt will never go out of style but Back off ladies! This one is for men!   Front                       […]
- [Electronic Music Meets Local Theatre Company](https://mobtreal.com/electronic-music-meets-local-theatre-company/): Some companies hold bake sales, other theatre companies go the route of crowdfunding. Brave New Productions is living up to it’s name with a unique project – and it’s all in the name of fundraising (the company produces several productions every year, including Brave New Comedy). What has already been a crazy year for the company, including performances of Yasmina Reza’s ‘ART’ and a sold-out run of the ground-breaking “Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays”, Brave New Productions has culminated their 10 year anniversary by assembling a team of local DJ’s and artists (Luca Sands, Nana Sam, Julien Marlow & […]
- [Fantasia Festival 2013 Recap – Part Five: THE WORLD'S END, CURSE OF CHUCKY, and I'LL FOLLOW YOU DOWN](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-fest-2013-05/): If you made it this far you’re in for a special treat because it’s PART FIVE of our extensive Fantasia Film Fest coverage! This one is the biggie featuring Edgar Wright’s epic Sci-Fi-Horror-Pubcrawl flick THE WORLD’S END, the latest CURSE OF CHUCKY, and Haley Joel Osment and Gillian Anderson in I’LL FOLLOW YOU DOWN. The geeky gang’s roundtable discussion is already in progress:
- [Fantasia Festival 2013 Recap – Part Four: YOU'RE NEXT, PINUP GIRLS ON ICE, and ANTISOCIAL](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-fest-2013-04/): Part four of our Fantasia Festival 2013 recap takes a look at three brand-new horror titles. Here’s the cat, robot, and gorgon with more details:
- [Au delà de l'imaginaire !](https://mobtreal.com/au-dela-de-limaginaire/): Avant de commencer cette article je tiens quand même a vous dire que je n’ai jamais de loin ou de proche assister à une vrai soirée d’art visuel . Eh oui ! C’était ma première . Hier , j’assistait à cette soirée qui avait pour but de nous faire voir les talents de notre jeune relève québécoise . Magnifique , dans un bel emplacement sur Wellington et Queen , nommé Espace Cercle Carrée . Durant cet événement , principalement organisé par Jean Olivier Laguerre , nous avons eu l’opportunité d’admirer des œuvres pour la plus part récemment peinte ou dessiner . […]
- [Have you seen Conversion?](https://mobtreal.com/have-you-seen-conversion/): Picture you and your buddy are out at night. You miss the last metro and have to make your way home on foot. But it’s Montreal and anything can happen, right?  Totally right according to the Conversion.  Now between my “down time” after the festival and catching up with the photo uploads,  post sharing and general duties, i haven’t had the time to write the few posts that are very important to me. i come along way in my 3 years in the comedy scene and still consider myself a munchkin in the domain. But I have made great friends and […]
- [Fantasia Festival 2013 Recap – Part Three: THE DIRTIES, MAGIC MAGIC, and MISSIONARY](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-fest-2013-03/): Continuing our Fantasia Festival recap, Theo’s  film-soaked hallucinations takes a look at the World Premiere of the Mormon Horror flick MISSIONARY, the Canadian Premiere of the powerful and brilliant THE DIRTIES, and Michael Cera’s latest oddball character in MAGIC MAGIC.
- [Samedi soir au Festiblues avec Louis-Jean Cormier & cie](https://mobtreal.com/samedi-soir-au-festiblues/): Donc samedi,j’ai assisté avec mon amie Émilie à une soirée avec Louis-Jean Cormier qui a occupé la grande scène en compagnie de ses invités Marie-Pierre Arthur et Vincent Vallières. Je dois avouer que je ne connaissais pas vraiment ce Louis-Jean du groupe très connu Karkwa, mais disons qu’autour d’une foule déjà conquise, je n’avais comme pas le choix de l’aimer aussi. Chaque chanson me transportait dans un monde si agréable que j’en ai encore des frissons! Petite historique sur le Festiblues. Il faut savoir que c’est la 16e édition de ce festival qui passe presque inaperçu. Mais ce festival a quand […]
- [Fantasia Festival 2013 Recap – Part Two: ANIMALS, FRANKENSTEIN'S ARMY, and V/H/S/2](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-fest-2013-02-2/): Continuing our extensive coverage of the Fantasia Festival, here is part two of our round table discussion with the cat, the robot, and the gorgon as they discuss the weird indie flick ANIMALS, the grotesque FRANKENSTEIN’S ARMY, and the lastest horror installment of V/H/S/2! Look for these films to hit your eyeballs sometime this year via cinema, netflix, or however you crazy kids watch movies these days.
- [Fantasia Festival 2013 Recap - Part One: Shield of Straw & Lesson of the Evil](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-fest-2013-01/): Hey Mobtrealers, I  just spent 21 days attending Montreal’s Fantasia Festival, the internationally acclaimed genre film fest. I wanted to review what transpired, but instead, I decided to hand it over to some more qualified, uh, folk… Over the next few days a space cat, a possessed robot, and a nerdy, snaked-haired gorgon will recap the best of what we saw. A lot of these films will end up in theatres, Netflix, VOD, and DVD & Blu-Ray, within the year, so here’s a sneak peak of what’s good and worth a look.   The following is a transcript of the roundtable […]
- [The Comedy of Errors - Shakespeare Done 80's Style!](https://mobtreal.com/the-comedy-of-errors-shakespeare-done-80s-style/): This Friday August 9th was Montreal Shakespeare Theatre Company’s opening night of The Comedy of Errors – A Shakespearean ROCK MUSICAL at Cabaret du Mile End. I met Executive Producer Ace Lopes and Artistic Director Aaron George last week on CKUT’s Upstage and holy crap was I excited to see this rockin’ show! The 80’s has a special place in my heart and I embraced it fully by dressing up in my old Metallica t-shirt and teasing the hell out of my hair for the occasion.         The opening song was explosive, definitely not the way I remember […]
- [Culture in Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/culture-in-montreal-august-5-2013/): Just when I thought I had seen the best that Montreal has to offer I am continually being surprised at every waking moment and turn. The cultural aspect of Montreal is quite fascinating… I enjoy kicking back and just observing life as it passes by, watching how people interact with one another, and how they carry themselves. People really seem to be actively involved in their community and are seamlessly connected with one another.
- [Montreal Improv SMACKDOWN!](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-improv-smackdown/): This weekend marked Montreal Improv’s 3 year anniversary (or “impro – niversary”)  and wow have they accomplished a lot in that time! With nearly 150 students and over 10 classes, this company is a breeding ground for hilarious, local talent. If your are looking for something to do on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night, you can catch a show in either French or English!
- [The End: Festival Mode et Design, À La Prochaine!](https://mobtreal.com/the-end-festival-mode-et-design-a-la-prochaine/): Hey folks! It’s good to be back reporting in English. I was having major brain cramps given that I don’t write in “La Langue de Molière” as often anymore and reminded of the countless and tedious French grammar rules I learned for over a decade, only to almost completely forget about them with a snap of the fingers. Anyways, today was the last day of the Festival Mode et Design de Montreal. As I was walking towards McGill College, ready with my water bottle, umbrella and notepad, I had a tad bit too much on me, but they were all necessities. […]
- [Oxygen, Forever 21, and Numero - Festival Mode & Design 2013](https://mobtreal.com/day-2-of-fmd-2013/): The 2nd day of Mode Design’s fashion show was a colourful one! I managed to catch label’s Oxygen, Forever 21, and Numero as they set fire to the runway (figuratively speaking, of course) in mainly fall transitional/ winter apparel.
- [Et le festival de mode et design se poursuit!](https://mobtreal.com/lavant-derniere-du-festival-mode-et-design/): En cette avant-dernière journée du festival mode et design, l’ambiance ne pouvait être mieux: soleil, vent (un peu trop, je suis frileuse), et gens de partout (TGIF!) étaient présents. Ayant manqué le show du CEGEP Marie-Victorin, je suis arrivé à l’heure pour me trouver une bonne place avant le show de DYDH productions. Et quoi demander de mieux que de voir des hommes en talons hauts et maquillés! Fonçant à travers les barrières du sexospécificité, ce défilé nous démontrait des looks très excentriques, alors que les mannequins ne portaient qu’un filet noir couvrant à peine les fesses, des pantalons qui faisaient un […]
- [Récapitulatif de la 2e journée du Festival Mode et Design](https://mobtreal.com/recapitulatif-de-la-2e-journee-du-festival-mode-et-design/): Malgré les temps pluvieux et nuageux, rien ne pouvait arrêter les gens à assister la deuxième journée du festival mode et design de Montréal. En fin d’après-midi, j’ai eu la chance de voir la collection d’Ethik BGC, un magasin permettant aux designers québécoises qui prennent en considération les implications environnementales et sociales de leur travail de s’illustrer. Le highlight de ce défilé était  évidemment les “bébés” mannequins, les trois jeunes filles qui démontraient leur jeunesse sur le catwalk! C’était tout simplement adorable, et je n’ai jamais vu une foule aussi souriante! Par ailleurs, le style granola-chique jumelé aux bijoux bohémiens contribuait […]
- [Dianne Von Furstenberg, Topshop, Theory,  MAJE, and Rebecca Taylor - Festival Mode & Design 2013](https://mobtreal.com/mode-design-festival-august-1st-2013/): I had the privilege of getting access to the first floor Casino de Montreal lounge yesterday, accompanied by blogger Safia Ahmad, and photographer Adam Geraldi. I was viewing the runway from one of the best seats in the house, and minus the sporadic rainfall and being crammed into a terrace with dozens of strangers, things went splendidly! I really enjoyed playing the role of spectator as each label showcased their brand.
- [Reese's Pieces: Reviews in 60 words or Less - Burger Royale](https://mobtreal.com/reeses-pieces-reviews-in-60-words-or-less-burger-royale/): For lunch this afternoon we went to Burger Royale and fuuuuuuuck was it tasty. Let me break it down for you
- [Montreal in fashion !](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-in-fashion/): Fashion, fashion, … I had the wonderful opportunity to meet you today in Montreal. I saw you on several fronts and let me tell you that I fell in love, in CRAZY love . But hey, that’s just a detail. Just arriving on the site of the events  that I am already rewarded by the Triplets of  Aldo. And yes, by dipping into their box they I won a 10% discount on my next purchase! Yeay! See here, it’s my friend Vivian. She’s not use to make up but Charles-Edouard Bonaldo made her discover a whole new way of dressing her […]
- [I Saw The Devil](https://mobtreal.com/i-saw-the-devil/): I stole that title from a movie cuz the Devil stole my heart. I don’t know where to begin but… WOW! I was amazed and taking back by the level of performance, professionalism and story telling in this play. I have performed in plays in the past so I know what it takes to change from scene to scene seemlessly, the hard work it takes to keep your audience attentive and leave them in awe and the dedication to your craft. These 8 amazing actors were able to do so. Right from the beginning, I was drawn in by the simple […]
- [Festival Mode et Design Montreal: July 31st](https://mobtreal.com/festival-mode-et-design-montreal-july-31st/): By five o’clock yesterday afternoon, more and more people were swarming McGill College, eager for some fashion, beauty tips and, of course…the free razors (I am not letting go of that one easily…don’t pretend like you don’t understand).
- [Bonjour Montreal!](https://mobtreal.com/hello-montreal/): From the time I left Toronto to embark on my first journey to Montreal, I made a mental note to avoid developing any preconceived ideas or expectations of the city (as to sidestep disappointments and what have you,) but I can honestly say that the moment when I finally set foot on Montreal soil, I was awed and quite pleasantly bewildered by what lay before me.
- [Summer of Soft Serve](https://mobtreal.com/summer-of-soft-serve/): I have spent nineteen summers in Montreal and every year those hot humid days with orange haze so thick you think you can see the air take me by surprise and I find myself saying, “This is the hottest summer yet!” Those are the days when I come up with a million inventive ways to stay cool: lying on the ground and letting ice cubes melt on my stomach, having wet t-shirt contests alone in my apartment, or eating fifteen popcycles in a row, pushing through brain freezes, but the best I’ve come up with is enjoying a delicious soft serve […]
- [And It Begins: Festival Mode Et Design](https://mobtreal.com/and-it-begins-festival-mode-design/): From July 31st to August 3rd, be prepared to see Montreal ‘s most fashionable roam McGill College between de Maisonneuve and Sainte-Catherine streets, happily collecting Schick razors (because we all shamelessly do it, myself included) as they people watch and stick around for the countless mini-events between the different cat-walks. By noon, all seats were full on the Esplanade Stage, as people of all ages awaited the first show of the festival, Fashion on the PVM Plaza. On a hot and sunny day, crop tops, skirts, tank tops and light colours were abundant…but the same cannot be said for the models […]
- [Reese's Pieces: Reviews in 60 Words or Less - Dave Chappelle](https://mobtreal.com/reeses-pieces-reviews-in-60-words-or-less-dave-chappelle/): Trevor Noah opened the show and let me tell you one thing. This South African is one funny motherfucker, from a Chinese takeover to a cute racist… I almost died. Dave Chappelle. The Self Proclaimed Poster Child for Hopelessness taught us quitting is ok sometimes and even let us sit in on a therapy session with a 19 year old student. I love this man and you should too. I know that this is more than 60 words, don’t be a dick. The next one will be free. Peace, Reese
- [The History of the Devil at Fantasia](https://mobtreal.com/6663/): Fantasia International Film Festival is on full swing and so much is going on! I just got off the Just for Laughs/ Zoofest train but there was a show that caught my eye while reading my Fantasia press packages. The History of the Devil. What a title right. But wait, guess who wrote it… Clive Barker. CLIVE BARKER The genius behind the Hellraiser and CandyMan movies. Now if you’re like, “What the heck is Hellraiser?” or “Candyman sucked ass as a movie” I encourage you to watch them again. Please take into context the year the movie was made and yet […]
- [Zoofest 2013: Dave Merheje's Family Affairs](https://mobtreal.com/zoofest-2013-dave-merhejes-family-affairs-review/): Just above the strip club Cafe Cleopatre (1230 St-Laurent Blvd.), Dave Merheje stands confidently on stage, sporting a snapback hat, his signature large-framed glasses, and the beard of Zeus. His primary job is to induce laughter, but in order to do so, he has to gain our sympathies. In case you’re wondering, there’s no striptease to be seen here. Instead, Family Affairs is part stand-up comedy, part coming-of-age anecdotes, and part therapy.
- [Hannibal Buress Montreal Review](https://mobtreal.com/hannibal-buress-montreal-review/): Hannibal Buress. Damn. DAMNNN! I know what you’re thinking. “GAD-DAYM, WHO IS THIS ANIMAL FURNACE GUY?” Hannibal’s show at the Astral last night was INSANE. AIN-SANE! The place was so packed that some people that arrived late, had to STAND UP and watch the show (what-is-this-a-third-world-country-like-india-where-it-so-overpopulated- people-have-to-stand-all-the-time-even-at-the-movies). Hannibal Buress has gotten so much more popular in a year. In his show last year, the crowd was not nearly as full and as enthusiastic as this year. For people who are unfamiliar with his style of comedy, you might not get it at first, but once you do, it’s just hilarious. Think […]
- [Zoofest : Une date avec Adib Alkhalidey](https://mobtreal.com/zoofest-une-date-avec-adib-alkhalidey/): Avec son sourire charmant, ses imposants cheveux plutôt rigolos et son allure de petit garçon tannant, Adib Alkhalidey nous met déjà dans sa poche en un seul regard. Mais ce n’est pas tout : Son matériel torche. Et il l’a prouvé hier au Zoofest. C’est un spectacle d’un peu plus d’une heure que l’humoriste de la relève nous a livré hier dans cette salle de taille respectacle qu’offre l’Agora Hydro-Québec de l’UQAM. Une salle comble. Je dis humoriste de la relève… mais à quel moment exactement un humoriste peut-il dropper pour de bon le «de la relève» ? Assurément un grand mystère pour moi. Est-ce au dernier gala […]
- [The Many Powers of Judah Friedlander Revealed at OFF JFL](https://mobtreal.com/the-many-powers-of-judah-friedlander-revealed-at-off-jfl/): In a compact 60-minute routine for OFF JFL at the Mainline Theatre that was based heavily on the exchange between comedian and audience, Judah Friedlander (30 Rock) delivered a completely dead pan routine that had the crowd in giggles throughout. It felt less like a show and more like hanging out with a very funny friend.
- [Juste pour rire : Gala Hommage à Jean-Marc Parent ou comment j'ai eu les larmes aux yeux](https://mobtreal.com/juste-pour-rire-gala-hommage-a-jean-marc-parent-ou-comment-jai-eu-les-larmes-aux-yeux/): Hier soir, ce n’était pas un gala Juste pour rire comme les autres. Ce n’était pas non plus à un humoriste comme les autres qu’on rendait hommage. Et pour Jean-Marc Parent, ce n’était difinitivement pas une soirée comme les autres. Avec derrière lui 25 ans de carrière , 14 Forums, 2 Colisées de Québec, 10 tournées, des shows marathons pouvant durer jusqu’à 24h (du jamais vu!), des milliers de fans, des numéros cultes, des hauts mais aussi des bas… Jean-Marc Parent recevait hier l’hommage ultime de la part de Juste pour rire. À 51 ans, Jean-Marc Parent devenait donc hier le plus […]
- [Reese's Pieces: Reviews in 60 words or Less - The Nasty Show](https://mobtreal.com/reeses-pieces-reviews-in-60-words-or-less-the-nasty-show/):   Bobby Slayton, great host, impervious to mad cow, ask him how. Big Jay Oakerson: very funny dude, pubic hair aficionado. Robert Kelly hates you for being in better shape than him and I do too. Speaking of pubic hair we came close to seeing Bridget Everett’s, hot.  Jimmy Carr stole my heart, but Brad Williams’ energy stole the show. Peace, Reese  
- [Des Surprises à Minuit: Juste Pour Rire "Midnight Surprise Show"](https://mobtreal.com/des-surprises-a-minuit-juste-pour-rire-midnight-surprise-show/): Le festival Juste pour Rire nous réservait bien des surprises hier soir en amorçant la première du “Midnight Surprise Show” au Théâtre Sainte-Catherine. Les spectateurs, armés de leur Pabst ou autre bière, étaient accueillis  par l’animateur montréalais Mike Ward. Pour quelqu’un qui n’était pas habitué à poser des questions à une foule, il s’est bien débrouiller, comme un pro! Ayant reçu des rires chaleureux de la foule, ça vulgarité à toute fois provoqué des moments de malaises dans la salle. Néanmoins, avec un comédien comme Ward, il faut s’y attendre et toujours le prendre avec un grain de sel! De toute façon, il […]
- [Surprise!](https://mobtreal.com/surprise/): The moment we lined up outside Theatre Sainte Catherine last night we knew we’re in for a treat. Local comedian Mike Carrozza welcomed the gathering audience by offering salt and vinegar chips and showering them with booms of laughter and fun banter. As we made our way into the narrow room, which is the perfect venue for an intimate show, the noise from crowd filled the space. Energy was high as were our expectations. Who were we going to see tonight at Off JFL’s Midnight Surprise? Quebec City native and host for the evening, Mike Ward, started the show with observations […]
- [Top 10 Reasons to see Zoofest's SLUT (R)EVOLUTION](https://mobtreal.com/top-10-reasons-to-see-zoofests-slut-revolution/): This one woman show written and performed by the award winning Cameryn Moore is a product of her passion and advocacy for sex, sex education, kink, literature and theatre. Her play Phone Whore is being adapted as a docu-drama feature film, creating another vehicle for her to connect to today’s sexually evolving society. Slut (R)evolution is one of three plays that she has toured around to 34 cities in North America. And here are the top 10 reasons why you need to go see this show!  It is the final two days (July 20 + 21) to catch Cameryn Moore’s candid, creative […]
- [A Moment With Todd Barry](https://mobtreal.com/a-moment-with-todd-barry/): Last week something special happened to me, I got to interview Todd Barry. It’s hard to believe that Todd has been doing comedy for about 25 years now, the Bronx born, Florida-raised stand up has toured across the globe and made appearances in shows the likes of “Flight of the Conchords” and “Louie”. You might not remember his name but for sure you’ll remember his trademark surfer-like drawl of a delivery. This delivery is what reminds me of a time in my youth, a special time. When I was a kid growing up in Australia my favourite time of year was […]
- [Juste pour rire : Le gala du «Gros Cave»](https://mobtreal.com/juste-pour-rire-le-gala-du-gros-cave/): Hier soir, c’était mon premier gala Juste pour Rire de l’été. C’est une petite blonde très excitée de retrouver ses humoristes préférés qui s’est assise dans l’immense salle Wilfrid Pelletier de la Place-des-Arts. Un vent de nostalgie me prend au coeur lorsque j’entends les puissantes notes du désormais célèbre jingle de Juste pour Rire alors que toute la salle surexcitée se met à taper des mains. Il faut dire que l’été dernier, j’ai fait partie de la Brigade JPR (la meilleure job du monde soit dit en passant). Ayant grandi avec Juste pour Rire, la perspective de me taper tous les shows […]
- [David Martel Wins Hearts at Zoofest](https://mobtreal.com/david-martel-wins-hearts-at-zoofest/): When I met Montreal musician David Martel before his Saturday night Zoofest show for an interview, he politely excused himself to go behind his parked car on Ste. Catherine Street East to change into pants (he was wearing shorts). Being the gentlelady that I am, I nodded and turned around, staring into the vitrine of a bookstore waiting. When he was done, we found an empty stoop and began our pre-show chat.  Mobtreal : What have you been up to for the last couple of years? You seem to have been under the radar…   David Martel : I released an […]
- [Chatting with Colin Mochrie](https://mobtreal.com/chatting-with-colin-mochrie/): Yesterday, I got a phone call from one of the best improv guys in the business, Colin Mochrie. Yes he will grace us with his presence this July 26th-28th at Théâtre Gésù. He and friend Brad Sherwood will be taking audience suggestions and giving you a live taste of what real and funny improv can be. We’ve all been there when it’s not funny and it’s…yeah. But when it’s on, man does it kill! And that’s what these two are here to do in Montreal. So as I was doing some research fro my questions, I came along a few things […]
- [Martha, Martha, Martha!](https://mobtreal.com/martha-martha-martha/): On Thursday night’s Mobtreal’s Comedy Corner segment on CKUT’s “Upstage”  I chatted about Martha Chaves, and I decided that I really wanted to check her out! Friday night’s early show at The Comedy Nest was attended by a large group of people supporting The Weekend To End Women’s Cancers taking place this August 24th and 25th in Montreal. Many people in the audience made a special trip to The Nest just to see Martha Perform. The night was hosted by the skinny tie wearing Paul Baluyot who was all smiles and had some great stories such as his observation of the […]
- [Just for Laughs Contest!](https://mobtreal.com/6404/): Time to win tickets folks!!! Thanks to our sponsor, the Comedy Nest, Mobtreal is giving away a pair of tickets for the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday late night show. All you have to do is click here, LIKE our FB page and then comment on the post! That’s it son! Check out the lineup (which may change) below to see who is passing through the Comedy Nest. If you comment on this post and share it to your FB page you will have 2 entries in the contest! MONDAY, JULY 22nd, 10:30pm BOB MARLEY (The Late Show with David Letterman, MAD TV) […]
- [The Ethnic Show: “Embracing your inner racist”](https://mobtreal.com/the-ethnic-show-embracing-your-inner-racist/):   This year’s ethnic show is hosted by Shaun Majumder, well known canadian comedian. He’s more of a tv personality, so it’s really funny to see him swearing, being racist and shit. Honestly, this brown guy is so god damn white. He opens up about how he’s surprised to see asians cutting hair and how he doesn’t trust them. I’m not here to get my computer fixed, says Majumder. To cut the bullshit, this is my honest review: Would anybody enjoy the show? Yes. Everybody has some sort of stereotypical ideas of ethnicities. It’s funny to see them been brought into the light. Although, the […]
- [Every Cock Has A Story](https://mobtreal.com/every-cock-has-a-story/): The late hour and unbearable heat was not enough to deter the crowds gathering at the Katacombes last Wednesday night. The Zoofest show “Pretending Things Are A Cock” conjures up a few questions in mind like “Is this what I think it is?”, “How is this a thing?” and “Why?”. Yes, it is what you think it is but it’s so much more. The Australian comedian, Jon Bennett, travelled the world for years taking pictures of himself pretending things are his cock. This show is a documentation of those travels and the stories he’s gathered along the way. It’s a beautiful […]
- [Les Pic Bois vous servent Frite et Moule](https://mobtreal.com/les-pic-bois-vous-servent-frite-et-moule/):   Si vous ne connaissez pas encore Les Pic-Bois, je crois qu’il est temps pour vous de vous mettre à jour côté humour québécois parce que ces deux garçons ont présentement le vent dans les voiles et dilatent la rate de la populace à un rythme effréné (et peu conventionnel). Finalistes de la dernière édition de En route vers mon premier gala Juste pour Rire et véritable phénomène du Zoofest de l’an dernier avec leur spectacle Au menu, Frite et Moule, ces deux humoristes originaires de Valleyfield offrent un humour absurde plutôt scabreux… mais vous savez comment j’aime lorsqu’on franchit des […]
- [Zoofest : Ces maudits Français !](https://mobtreal.com/zoofest-ces-maudits-francais/): L’an dernier, j’ai découvert Jérémy Demay au Festival Juste pour Rire et maintenant je suis en amour avec lui. Il ne le sait pas encore mais on va se marier. Dans le Sud. En 2016. Bref. Jérémy Demay est un humoriste originaire de France et son humour, mélangé à son accent craquant, m’a tout de suite séduite. Donc, quand j’ai vu le Cabaret des Maudits Français annoncé au Zoofest, je me suis dit : Chouette ! (oui des fois je pense à la française) D’autres Jérémy Demay. Ce n’était pas des Jérémy Demay. Mais bon il est irremplaçable. J’ai été un peu […]
- [The Bad Ladies and the Detective](https://mobtreal.com/the-bad-ladies-and-the-detective/): Tuesday night was the premier of The Lady Josephine’s Bad Ladies and the Detective. If you have never seen burlesque or are looking to spice up your burlesque outing this time, I highly suggest this show. “In the year 2XXX, Art is forbidden by the world government and everyone is monitored on the ‘KENSAKU System’. But, some artists escape from KENSAKU and create a cabaret show that breaks people free from the government’s brain-washing. Thus are born…the Bad Ladies!” You are greeted by a lovely hostess who get’s your endorphins flowing with some sweet candy. Then the lights go down and […]
- [Just For Laughs Review: The Ethnic Show](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-review-the-ethnic-show/): The always popular and welcome Ethnic Show: Ethnical Difficulties premiered last night at Club Soda, as part of the Just For Laughs  Festival. I grew up in Montreal and raised by my Pakistani parents. Needless to say, a show hosted by Shaun Majumder would probably bring back some memories from growing up. Thus, upon entering this jam-packed venue, seeing the velvety red curtains and hearing the female DJ (represent!) drop some great beats, I knew that I was in for a great spectacle before the show even began. Although this was my first JFL show (I know right), it was already […]
- [Wu-Tang Clan at the Festival d'Été de Québec](https://mobtreal.com/wu-tang-clan-at-the-festival-dete-de-quebec/): Unfortunately, I couldn’t go see one the most epic groups in hip hop! Yes that’s right, I’m talking about Wu-Tang mofos! If you’re saying “You had the chance to see the Wu and you didn’t go because of work? What are you stupid?” The answer is no, just have to much work ethic built inside of me. But luckily for me, I wasn’t short on who to ask to go for me! My boys Frederel and David Proulx set out on a 24 hour road trip to see legends at work. Here’s David’s take on the night:
- [The Guide to the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival 2013](https://mobtreal.com/the-guide-to-the-osheaga-music-and-arts-festival-2013/): It’s that time of the year again where Montrealers and music lovers from all over the globe descend upon Parc Jean-Drapeau dressed to impress and eager to be entertained. Between August 2 to August 4, more than a hundred thousand people will soak up under the sun and grab a beer (or five) to watch an amazing lineup of live performances from their favourite bands, their mom’s favourite band, that hip-hop group with the catchy song, that band they swore they’d listen to one day, and that other band whose song is everywhere (malls, radio stations, elevators, you name it!) It’s […]
- [JC Surette et Mathieu Gratton au Zoofest](https://mobtreal.com/jc-surette-et-mathieu-gratton/): Alors hier soir, j’ai débuté mon couvrage de Zoofest. J’ai pris la décision de me plonger complètement nu et de découvrir des humoristes francophones. Il y en a plusieurs à voir et je sais que du côté francophone, vous aimez et appréciez vos artistes. Quand je vois ou je rencontre des grands noms dont il est évident qu’ils sont  bien connu, je me sens coupable étant une blogueuse d’humour. Je me suis dit, même si je ne catch pas toutes les références, je suis assez smat pour comprendre le contexte. Allons-y! Je m’excuse en avance pour mon grammaire . Premier spectacle […]
- [Jay Baruchel is pretty chill](https://mobtreal.com/jay-baruchel-is-pretty-chill/): Last Thursday, I went to my first press conference and I couldn’t of asked for anyone chiller than Jay Baruchel. Like many, I’ve heard he’s from NDG and he comes from a poor background and he’s just a kid and blablabla. I have to say that when I saw him and heard him talk, he is nothing what people have described to me. (I gotta stop hanging out with haters.) He comes off as this dude who just happens to be really successful and good at what he does. When I heard that he was hosting a Gala, I thought ” […]
- [Trunk: Oscillator Review](https://mobtreal.com/trunk-oscillator-review/): There are many inventive ways to tell a tale. Created and directed by Jeremy Waller, Trunk: Oscillator may seem minimalist and disjointed. However, it’s also an original theatrical experience which combines rock music, narration, and light projections, all wrapped up under the cloak of history and heredity. Waller gains his inspiration from the unfortunate tale of his grandparents, who managed to survive World War II and emigrate to Canada, only to suffer from the harsh realities stemming from mental illness, eventually leading to adultery, divorce, and new-found love. According to Jeremy Waller, this semi-fictional tale serves as an apology to his grandfather.   […]
- [All Hail the Bacon Over-Lord!](https://mobtreal.com/all-hail-the-bacon-over-lord/): July’s installment of BattleCOM happened this Friday July 5th at The Comedy Nest. I always enjoy the late show at the Pepsi Forum, and I was interested to experience BattleCOM after having Paul Ash as my guest on Mobtreal’s Comedy Corner segment on “Upstage” on CKUT 90.3FM. The game show – style geek comedy battle of wits tackled the topics of: the apocalypse, wrestling, cartoons and aliens. As I walked in I was handed a card that was lime green on one side, bright orange on the other. The stage was being dressed with green and orange curtains, which both sported […]
- [Zoofest 5ème édition: venez découvrir Yacine Belhousse et Dédo.](https://mobtreal.com/zoofest-5eme-edition-venez-decouvrir-yacine-belhousse-et-dedo/): “Si la grâce était un p’tit brun qui fait du stand-up, elle s’appellerait Yacine…” Jeudi 4 juillet 2013, première soirée Zoofest, premier show, premières émotions. À 19h30 au Monument National, on (re)découvrait un talent de la relève française connu grâce au Jamel Comedy Club, Yacine Belhousse. Ici au Québec, il est vrai que l’on a très peu entendu parler de lui, à moins d’être français, fan de Bref ou de suivre religieusement tout ce qu’il se passe sur la planète humour internationale, il y a peu de chance pour que son nom t’évoque quelque chose. Arrivée 5 minutes en retard à […]
- [Montreal ...](https://mobtreal.com/montreal/): I adopted Montreal in the fall of 1988, two months after my first visit. Falling for this city was oddly exhilarating while still in the throes of a prairie existence I had embraced up until that time. Until I actually set foot in Montreal that sweaty July, my mental image clung to tired FLQ scenarios like exploding mailboxes, threats of separation and of course, hockey’s Shangri-La, the Montreal Forum. What I couldn’t have imagined was the sound of French rising up like wisps of smoke from the patios of St. Denis Street. Or the gritty charm of buildings tattooed with welfare […]
- [Zoofest brings you Pretending things are a...](https://mobtreal.com/zoofest-brings-you-pretending-things-are-a/): There’s so much happening at Zoofest this year but one show I strongly recommend seeing is the talented and absolutely hilarious comedian, Jon Bennett, performing his show Pretending Things Are A Cock. He will be performing 5 nights at the Katacombs. A bit about the show: A unique stand-up experience, Pretending Things Are A Cock is part photographic exhibition, part pot-holed journey into the idiosyncratic world of Australian Jon Bennett. The product of 4 years global wandering, Bennett’s show combines an artistic, phallic-themed photographic display with hilarious and heart-wrenching tales from his life, giving the audience an insight into the artist’s […]
- [Heroes and Villains!](https://mobtreal.com/heros-and-villains/): After the torrential downpour all day Friday the skies cleared and the sun went down, and I headed over to The Comedy Nest on the third floor of the Pepsi Forum for their late show. Considering it was a Friday night on Canada Day long week-end, or “Moving Day” week-end, there was a decent sized crowd in the room. The night was hosted by Peter J. Radomski, a recent guest of mine on the new “Mobtreal’s Comedy Corner” segment on CKUT’s Thursday night show “Upstage”. The show was a hand-picked selection of Peter’s personal favorites, the “heros” that have inspired him, and the “villains” […]
- [Chairs at the Fringe](https://mobtreal.com/chairs-at-the-fringe/): Chairs, an award winning play written by Sebastien Archibald, directed by Jen Quinn, and performed by Paul Naiman, Brandon Roy, and David Sklar, is an exploration of the evolution of man. This dark comedy seems to be an analogy for the industrial revolution and the system of control we have built for ourselves. It says we are slaves of the system, but our voluntary compliance is what maintains that system. Between the strange wooden chairs, which are assembled live on stage, and the shadow puppet box that gives us a visual reference as to what the characters are seeing, the set […]
- [Conversion Screening Saturday June 29th, 2013](https://mobtreal.com/conversion-screening-saturday-june-29th-2013/): A different kind of film deserves a different kind of screening! Four years ago, indie filmmakers Dominic F. Marceau, Kate MacDonald and Paul Ash decided to make a movie called ‘Conversion’. And so they did. Without government or private funding, without going through any of the usual channels to recruit talent or technical staff, without relying on a major studio for distribution and relying on technology available to virtually everyone. Now, they’re ready to reveal their creation to the world.
- [Standing On Ceremony: 9 Plays. 1 Special Event](https://mobtreal.com/standing-on-ceremony-9-plays-1-special-event/): You would almost think the team at Brave New Productions have connections with the United States Supreme Court. The fact that yesterday’s landmark rulings dismissing Prop 8 and striking down DOMA happened just two days before the opening of the Montreal premiere of “Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays” is just a testament to the relevancy and importance of the subject matter.
- [The Sky Is Exploding at the Fringe](https://mobtreal.com/the-sky-is-exploding-at-the-fringe/): The Sky Is Exploding, directed by Matt Enos, and written and performed by Montreal comic and entertainer Rena Hundert, with a lot of help from stage manager Greg Hamilton, is a twisted, modern day take on the story of Chicken Little. Rena plays a number of characters, all by herself, with different voices, and a tremendous amount of energy. Though the show runs only about a half hour, it’s jam packed with action. The story takes place in the dream of a woman as she recalls this dream to her therapist. She tells of a dream she has of a kids […]
- [The Smokers' Circle of Life.](https://mobtreal.com/the-smokers-circle-of-life/): Everyone is affected by smokers. Everyone. You’re either inhaling it, or cleaning my cig buds off the streets. Ok. No, but seriously, smoking is a hobby that’s very well integrated in our society and our lifestyle. [The lifestyle I’m referring to is the “work all week to waste my money on alcohol, drugs and sex” lifestyle.] But how does our little community inside a community function? In this post, I want to try and break down every smokers into the different category they might fit in. There are different types of smokers and I’d like to classify them and show how […]
- [It just got Sirius!](https://mobtreal.com/it-just-got-sirius/): This was supposed to be the first review I’ve written in a while. Obviously, since it’s been a week, I will turn it into a regular blog post. Let y’all know where Mobtreal.com is at and what plans we got going. But let’s start with last weeks SiriusXM Next Top Comic at the Comedy Works. Comedy Works was a packed house with a crowd eager to laugh and support their favorite comic. The SiriusXM competition was indeed just that. I have never witnessed such a straight up competition on the comedy scene where your colleagues are now the enemy. Where you […]
- [End of June Beginning of July in Paul Ash Comedy](https://mobtreal.com/end-of-june-beginning-of-july-in-paul-ash-comedy/): Something special is going to be shown soon Here’s where you can see Paul Ash in the coming two weeks Monday June 24th, celebrating Bon Fete and my daughter’s birthday with Krash Production’s Something Funny’s happening at Blue Dog hosted by Ali Hassan and featuring Jon Bennett of Australia (Fire in the Meth Lab, My Dad’s Deaths, Pretending Things Are A Cock).  Also on the bill are Jason Yearow, Dan Derkson, Karl Knox, Emma Wilkie, Gino Durante, and Tim Riel (Ottawa) Tuesday June 25th has a double happening, one for both languages – first up at 8pm is GladiaCOM 3.  Mathieu Dignard host’s […]
- [How To Be a Terrorist at the Fringe Festival](https://mobtreal.com/how-to-be-a-terrorist-at-the-fringe-festival-2/): After typing the title of this show into the Facebook search bar to find the event page I was sure that the NSA, CIA, FBI, CSIS, and everyone else would now be monitoring all of my internet activities. Clearly this is the kind of title that will get attention. I was very curious to see what exactly I would be learning at this show. I envisioned the show would be somewhat of an action adventure, or a really dangerous and controversial tutorial. The show was nothing like I had imagined. This one man show, mostly about the Boy Scouts of America, […]
- [Hip Hop Karaoke : June's edition kept the surpises coming](https://mobtreal.com/hip-hop-karaoke-julys-edition-kept-the-surpises-coming/): As a pretext, I have to admit, I am an incurable beat junkie with a not so guilty penchant for karaoke. So, before I even stepped into Le Belmont for my first ever dose of Hip Hop Karaoke, it was already a winner in my mind. But there was more to it than that. It had a unique vibe that brought it over the top and beyond expectations. Close your eyes for a second and try to envision the last girl you would ever think capable of ripping apart (in a good way) Azealia Banks’ “212”, dirty lyrics and all. Yup. […]
- [Fringe Show: "Alex Cross and His Rise to Fame" Smash!](https://mobtreal.com/fringe-show-alex-cross-and-his-rise-to-fame-smash/): When attending the Fringe Fest you never know what you’re gonna get. A show could be great, or it can suck so hard that you frantically google the words “Time Machine” in hopes to find some genius who has recently discovered a way for you to get the last couple hours of your life back. No one wants to pay to see a terrible show, and that’s why we read reviews! This Sunday I went to see “Alex Cross and His Rise to Fame” at the Mainline Theatre. Upon my arrival I met the production manager, Mayumi Yoshida, a really lovely […]
- [Mobtreal.com – what’s happening around town!](https://mobtreal.com/mobtreal-com-whats-happening-around-town/): Check out Mobtreal.com for all the latest news, shows and what’s hot around Montreal. About the Founder, Johanne Britton, and how Mobtreal.com came to life: I started off covering Montreal comedy back in 2009 with a network of websites including TuJoHaHa and JJ’s Press, two blogs. In 2012 we launched mobtreal.com which is a co-ordinated team of highly skilled bloggers promoting festivals and events.  This new ‘Blogging Mob’ is a distinct entity, creating and publishing unique content using all kinds of social media platforms, in both the official languages of Canada; French and English… And we’re for hire. Our goal is […]
- [DAILY HUMOR: Direct from the Mobtreal Newsroom!](https://mobtreal.com/daily-humor-direct-from-the-mobtreal-newsroom-4/): Direct from the Mobtreal newsroom, here’s what’s almost making news this morning:
- [Sexual Disorders and Single Black Females at The Fringe](https://mobtreal.com/sexual-disorders-and-single-black-females-at-the-fringe/): Chocolate Magic Sunshine Indeed. So what does a gay white man think of “Single Black Female”, a two woman comedy currently playing at the St. Ambroise Fringe Festival? Let me grab my thesaurus because “amazing” hardly does this piece any justice. Though having said that, you get my drift and I’ll skip the thesaurus. This is an incredibly popular piece of theatre that has been performed by other companies across the country. Written by Lisa B. Thompson, Single Black Female is a comedic show that explores the lives of two thirty-something African American middle class women in urban America as they […]
- [Bella Bestia au Fringe Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/bella-bestia-au-fringe-montreal/): «Beautiful ! Sortez les hanches ! Plus encore ! Oui ! Les fesses ! Sortez les fesses !» Voilà ce que dicte la voix puissante du narrateur aux trois pauvres danseuses sur scène. Trois magnifiques jeunes femmes qui, par l’usage de la danse contemporaine, transportent le malaise d’une génération poussée à toujours être «plus». Plus sensuelle, plus sexy, plus parfaite. Je parle ici de Bella Bestia, une œuvre des chorégraphes Elizabeth Suich et Simon Gélinas-Beauregard présentée pour la première fois ce soir dans le cadre du Festival Fringe de Montréal. Une oeuvre qui nous fait ressentir toute la pression infligée sur […]
- [Fringe Festival: Lil' Blurb on "Arti-Chaut"](https://mobtreal.com/fringe-festival-lil-blurb-on-arti-chaut/): Are you leading a busy life and can’t find the time for the Fringe fest (although, one should make the effort to clear up some space in their busy schedule for the Fringe fest)? No need to worry, for Sarah Peterson’s show “Arti-Chaut” is just the thing for you. Because her show is short and sweet, I will keep this review short and sweet. Peterson’s one-woman 30 minute show is full of energy as she dances and jumps her way through life’s daily hassles. Whether she is performing mundane tasks at work, dodging cars on her way home or preparing for […]
- [Horrible Things at the Fringe Fest - A Review!](https://mobtreal.com/horrible-things-at-the-fringe-fest-a-review/): I’m horrible. You’re horrible. We all do horrible things. What a horrible show. That’s a compliment as that was the goal of this 50 minute gem now playing at the St-Ambroise Fringe Festival. The show stars Award-winning comedian DeAnne Smith and musician Leighland Beckman. First off, it’s not a show for the faint of heart. No topic appears off-limits, and while content will surely vary from performance to performance (guest stars!), this opening night featured such thrilling topics as: a car antenna stuck in a urethra, prolapsed assholes and audience rapists. Shocked? Disturbed? Intrigued? The show is absolutely offensive and really […]
- [From Disaster Open Mic to Awesome Concert at Shaika Cafe](https://mobtreal.com/from-disaster-open-mic-to-awesome-concert-at-shaika-cafe/): This Wednesday night I stopped by Shaika Cafe in NDG on Sherbrooke and Old Orchard to play a set at an open mic. The night had a terrible start, and looked like it was going nowhere fast, but somehow within an hour, turned into an amazing little concert featuring some of Montreal’s hidden underground future superstars. Not knowing what to expect I showed up early to make sure I’d get a spot. There were a whole 5 people in the cafe. The host Allana Reynoldson, seeming exhausted, would have been happy to cancel the show and go home to bed. There […]
- [Dark Comedy Festival Day #3: EDDIE PEPITONE – Saturday, June 8th @ The Comedy Nest](https://mobtreal.com/dark-comedy-festival-day-3-eddie-pepitone-saturday-june-8th-the-comedy-nest/): This Saturday night was the last night of the Dark Comedy Festival at the Comedy Nest. I have to admit I was pretty intimidated to write this blog, because how could I ever put into words how funny this show was. My abs were seriously hurting from laughing so much. At one point, during Eddie’s set, I was laughing so hard that I literally choked on my drink and my life flashed before my eyes. I thought “No! I can’t die now! The show’s not over yet!.” Then again, it might have added to the ambiance of dark comedy. Tyler Morrison, […]
- [Fringe Festival Review: "Mon Frère est Enceinte"](https://mobtreal.com/fringe-festival-mon-frere-est-enceinte/): “You know, you can feel several different ways about the same thing at the same time” is a quote from Johanna Nutter’s play “Mon Frère est Enceinte” (also played in English and known as “My Pregnant Brother”), performed tonight at the 23rd annual Fringe Festival, which showcases a variety of artistic pieces, such as dance, music, theatre and more. For a writer who is struggling to find words for her performance, no statement could be truer. Before the play began, I was greeted by a smiling Nutter, and one wouldn’t think that such a happy looking woman was burdened with the  […]
- [DAILY HUMOR: Direct from the Mobtreal Newsroom!](https://mobtreal.com/daily-humor-direct-from-the-mobtreal-newsroom-6/): By Matt Fish Direct from the Mobtreal newsroom, here’s what’s almost making news this evening: Apple announced today that they plan to launch a new iTunes radio service. It’s exactly like normal radio, but since it’s from Apple, consumers will justify paying […] …read more Source: Matt     
- [DAILY HUMOR: Direct from the Mobtreal Newsroom!](https://mobtreal.com/daily-humor-direct-from-the-mobtreal-newsroom-5/): By Matt Fish Direct from the Mobtreal newsroom, here’s what’s almost making news this evening: Apple announced today that they plan to launch a new iTunes radio service. It’s exactly like normal radio, but since it’s from Apple, consumers will justify paying […] …read more Source: Matt     
- [DAILY HUMOR: Direct from the Mobtreal Newsroom!](https://mobtreal.com/daily-humor-direct-from-the-mobtreal-newsroom-3/):   Direct from the Mobtreal newsroom, here’s what’s almost making news this evening: Apple announced today that they plan to launch a new iTunes radio service. It’s exactly like normal radio, but since it’s from Apple, consumers will justify paying $150 dollars more for it. In an effort to become sustainably profitable, Air Canada is once again cutting costs by 15 percent. Corporate officials say that, instead of an extensive security pat down, passengers will just be asked to fondle themselves before boarding. A topless portrait of former “Golden Girls” actress Bea Arthur recently sold at a New York City auction […]
- [Get down to the Fringe Fest for some hilarity](https://mobtreal.com/get-down-to-the-fringe-fest-for-some-hilarity/): HORRIBLE THINGS Award-winning comedian DeAnne Smith and depraved musician Leighland Beckman join forces to make the horrendous hilarious and the horrible adorable. This year at the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival, DeAnne and Leighland debut a side-splitting hour of comedy, storytelling, music, and special guests, along with apologies and free candy. DeAnne, a regular on the world-touring circuit, has put on critically acclaimed shows at the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Fests, Montreal’s Just for Laughs, Melbourne International and Sydney Comedy Festivals. You may also have seen her on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Comedy Network’s Match Game and Just […]
- [Montreal Fringe Festival 2013 - ACME Burlesque](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-fringe-festival-2013-acme-burlesque/): It’s a rainy Thursday evening (June 6th) and I’m on my way back to the MainLine Theatre for another dose of Montreal Fringe Festival ac-ti-on. It’s evident that tonight’s show is about to be absolutely packed, as I see scores of people lining up to buy tickets while others crowd around drinking St-Ambroise apricot beer (seriously, try it). Myself and everyone else are all here tonight to watch Acme Burlesque, co-produced by the beautiful Seska Lee, who’s been a burlesque performer for over 10 years. She brings with her a talented group of performers, a live band (Shayn Gryn & and […]
- [Unseamly @ the Infinitheatre](https://mobtreal.com/unseamly-the-infinitheatre/): Unseamly, a play performed at the Infinithéâtre, is a play about a young woman who wants to file a sexual abuse lawsuit against the C.E.O. of the clothing company called “The Standard”. The Standard has a reputation of having ads that are risqué and having a line of clothing that is proudly made in the U.S. and not in sweatshops. Furthermore, the C.E.O. has a record of being highly inappropriate with past female work colleagues and has in fact settled many cases and has never been convicted of any wrongdoing. Ring a bell?
- [Barefoot Broadway presents Highlights from RENT in Concert: A Special Fundraiser](https://mobtreal.com/barefoot-broadway-presents-highlights-from-rent-in-concert-a-special-fundraiser/): Everybody remembers the musical RENT right? Are you a fan? It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York City’s lower East side  in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Even if you’ve never heard of it (which is pretty unlikely),
- [Kanye West: Ego Maniac, or Respectable Artist?](https://mobtreal.com/rant-kanye-west-ego-maniac-or-respectable-artist/): I’ve got two words for you, people! Kanye West. Yeah, that’s right… I said it! Whether you love him or despise him, it’s no secret that this guy gets nearly as much negative media coverage as Toronto’s mayor, Rob Ford (who am I kidding, he get’s more) He is known for his outspoken opinions, and isn’t afraid to confront anyone… that includes the paparazzi.  Whether you love him or you hate him, there is no doubt that without Kanye, the game would be missing something. He’s a lyrical genius, an “asshole with a God complex”,  musician, designer and film director.  After […]
- [Pre-Valentine's Day Hip-Hop Massacre](https://mobtreal.com/pre-valentines-day-hip-hop-massacre/): As we all know, V-day is just around the corner. This is that time of year where people get all stressed out over not having a valentine or making elaborate and expensive plans, or even how Valentine’s day is the most over-rated holiday ever.
- [After The Weekend: Joey Elias Headlines at The Comedy Nest and Nails It!](https://mobtreal.com/after-the-weekend-joey-elias-headlines-at-the-comedy-nest-and-nails-it/): Last Friday night on the 7th I sat in front of the TV, looking pretty pathetic, decked out in full fledged PJs with orange Cheeto dust tracing the outline of my mouth. I hadn’t given much thought for plans that night, but desperately needed to get out of the house. My friend, and comic, Geoffrey Appelbaum  pretty much saved me from my reclusive tendencies, and invited me to go with him to The Comedy Nest to check out their weekend headliner, comedian Joey Elias. How could I refuse such an enticing proposal? So of course, at 7 sharp he picked me […]
- [United with the One and Only James Franco](https://mobtreal.com/united-with-the-one-and-only-james-franco/): A wise woman once said: “Love is the most magical thing”. Imagine reading that with a Spanish accent and a lisp, and you are placed in my shoes when I was in Cuba, last year, attending a dance show in our resort. Maybe this isn’t love. In fact, it is not. But, it is love for a fangirl. And I, shamelessly, fangirled all day Thursday, waiting to meet THE James Franco. The actor, writer, director, professor…he really does it all. Although I’m not a huge fan of his writing (never finished Palo Alto), I couldn’t pass up on the chance to […]
- [Headlining Comedy And Entertainment This Weekend in MTL](https://mobtreal.com/headlining-comedy-and-entertainment-this-weekend-in-mtl/): This Feb 6th-8th,  Comedyworks presents headlining female comic Eman El-Husseini in the self-titled show; “Eman Unveiled.” With appearances from Jess Salomon, Scott Andrew Carter. with  Mike Ward hosting on the 6th and 7th, and Ryan Wilner hosting Saturday’s show on the 8th. This awesome show kicks off on Thursday so hurry up and purchase those tickets! You definitely don’t want to miss Eman El-Husseini as headliner. She’s a total riot!  Interested in purchasing tickets? You can visit Comedywork’s official webpage or call the box office at 514 398 9661 to reserve seats.
- [The Underground Comedy Railroad Show](https://mobtreal.com/the-underground-comedy-railroad-show/): “The Underground Comedy Railroad is Canada’s first and only black Canadian stand up Comedy tour” There are so many exciting things taking place this month,one of which being the month of Black History. This is a great time to question things (though in truth, the following should be done every day), and reflect on important truths. It’s a time to be deeply introspective,
- [The Wiggle Room Presents: "Harlem Nights"](https://mobtreal.com/the-wiggle-room-presents-harlem-nights/): This Saturday The Wiggle Room presents “Harlem Nights” Hosted by  Beneatha Mann (A.k.a Tamara Brown ) This come on out and join the festivities as we hearken back to the heyday of the Jazz Era.
- [A Renaissance Woman Consignment Boutique - "An Awesome Place To Score Wicked Clothing Labels At Affordable Prices"](https://mobtreal.com/a-renaissance-woman-consignment-boutique-an-awesome-place-to-score-wicked-clothing-labels-at-affordable-prices/): “Over the years consignment shopping has come out of the closet with everything from fashion accessories, to furniture, high end purses and leather, gold, and jewelry– it’s one of the largest and fastest growing industries” This post goes out to all the ladies who love high end labels, but dislike the amount of money they have to pay to attain these amazing pieces. If we’re honest with ourselves, we all know that we possess at LEAST one piece of clothing that sits in the back of the closet forever, never gets worn, and yet we still hesitate to throw it away because […]
- [Dans deux dodos: Le Super Bowl!](https://mobtreal.com/dans-deux-dodos-le-super-bowl/): L’évènement sportif le plus visionné aux États-Unis est à nos portes! D’ailleurs, avec plus de 111 million de téléspectateurs l’an passé, le Super Bowl 47 est passé à l’histoire en devenant le TV show le plus regardé EVER. Aussi responsable de nombreux meet-ups entre amis et famille depuis 1967, le Super Bowl est à la fois rassembleur, gourmand et traditionnel. Le 2 Février prochain, vous pourrez visionner cette 48e finale de football américain entre les Broncos de Denver et les Seahawks de Seattle sur FOX, CTV ou bien RDS. La finale qui aura lieu au MetLife Stadium, en banlieue de New […]
- [Billy L'Amour presents: Kitty Vanderbuilt in "Toujours L'Murder" at The Wiggle Room](https://mobtreal.com/billy-lamour-presents-kitty-vanderbuilt-in-toujours-lmurder-at-the-wiggle-room/): “TOUJOURS L’MURDER is a hilarious and dazzling Burlesque Murder Mystery experience! After a shocking onstage death everyone becomes a suspect for murder and must be strip searched for clues.”
- [The Full Monty - The Musical](https://mobtreal.com/the-full-monty-the-musical/): That’s right folks! It’s starts today at the Centaur Theatre. I just recently watched the movie to get a recap and wow, I’m  very excited to see the magic happen on stage. I have done my share of musical plays in high school and don’t let the fact that because it was high school, the production value was low. Nah man I was a dancer in Grease and  in Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat and I played in the cello in the orchestra for Beauty and the Beast.
- [The Segal Center For Performing Arts Present's : "The Laugh Pack Late Show" and kills it!](https://mobtreal.com/the-segal-center-for-performing-arts-presents-the-laugh-pack-late-show-and-kills-it/): Hey this review is coming at you a little bit later than usual, I had to re-write it again due to some negligence on my end and some site problems, so I do apologize for that. Last Thursday I had the pleasure of visiting The Segal Center for the first time for the “Laugh Pack Late Show.”
- [Play Review: Bhopal](https://mobtreal.com/play-review-bhopal/): I write to you, my fellow readers, from my kitchen, as I witness the mini snow “tornadoes” in the windy city of Montreal (Chicago, you’ve got some competition right now). But forget about the snow and the cold for a bit, as I want to take you on a journey to India, in a city called Bhopal. It is in this town that takes play the tragic story known as the “Bhopal Disaster” of 1984. As eloquently put by Grace Shaw, over 20 000 people lost their lives after being exposed to a lethal gas caused by the explosion of the […]
- [Theatre Ste-Catherine Presents: Dave Merheje’s "Family Affairs" this March 1st](https://mobtreal.com/theater-ste-catherine-presents-dave-merhejes-family-affairs-this-march-1st/): On Saturday March 1st Toronto comedian Dave Merheje will grace the Theatre Ste-Catherine stage in Montreal, QC with special guests Aisha Alfa, and Eman El-Husseini who will be hosting the show, and (a personal favorite of mine) hilarious comic Patrick Hakeem who will also be making an appearance that night.
- [The Segal Centre Presents: The Laugh Pack Show - For People Who Dig Comedy](https://mobtreal.com/the-laugh-pack-show-for-people-who-dig-comedy/): This Thursday January 23rd you can catch the Laugh Pack Late Show at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts (5170 ch. de la Côte-Ste-Catherine) The Laugh Pack late show is the Segal Centre’s monthly stand-up comedy night featuring the best in emerging and professional talent.
- [Comedy Lounge presents: Patrick Hakeem and friends in "That's COLD"  ](https://mobtreal.com/comedy-lounge-presents-thats-cold-featuring-headlining-comedian-patrick-hakim-at-kafein/): It was my first time visiting Kafein , a great coffee bar on Bishop street. The location was easy to spot, and had a very chic and intimate setting. It was nice to enter into a dim lit cafe from the outside world of blistering freeze, and into the warmth and inviting atmosphere of Kafein.
- [The Wiggle Room Presents: "Comedy Capers" This Thursday!](https://mobtreal.com/the-wiggle-room-presents-comedy-capers/): The Wiggle Room presents their comedy show “Comedy Capers” this Thursday with an incredible line-up of hilarious comedians that aim to please. The Wiggle Room has immense charm, it is a comfortable atmosphere with an incredible stage (and stage curtains) that are bound to captivate you if you’re going there for the first time…
- [WISTA presents: "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"](https://mobtreal.com/wista-presents-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying/): Work. Whether you love doing it, or you resent the fact that sometimes the movie “Ground Hog Day” is an accurate depiction of your every day life, working is something that we all have to partake in eventually. After all, who doesn’t want to be an active contributor to society right? Right?
- [This January- February, Teesri Dunya Theatre presents: Raul Varma's play "Bhopal" at The Segal Center](https://mobtreal.com/this-january-february-teesri-dunya-theatre-presents-raul-varmas-play-bhopal-at-the-segal-center/): The Segal Center For Performing Arts will be showcasing BHOPAL, a play that commemorates the 30th anniversary of one of the most infamous industrial disasters that the world has ever seen. The Bhopal disaster (also referred to as the “Bhopal Gas Tragedy”)
- [Adam Geraldi Photography](https://mobtreal.com/adam-geraldi-photography/): Wassup MTL! I got someone you should know about. Did you like our pictures from our festival coverage? Do you like our FB pictures of comics and events? Well if you do, one of the secrets behind the camera is Adam Geraldi. I met Adam through Boss Reese and Boss Kate. He’s was a big part of Mobtreal getting the content we did over the festival season. Check out his pictures here.
- [Mainline Theater Presents: Stephanie Morin-Robert's "Me, Myself, and Eye"](https://mobtreal.com/me-myself-and-eye/): This January Stephanie Morin-Robert will grace the Mainline Theater (3997 Boul. Saint-Laurent) stage as she shares her touching story with us about the struggles of fitting in and self acceptance as she takes us back in time and depicts her world as a little girl with a very singular outlook on life. Stephanie walks us through her experience with having a glass eye
- [Nights of Infinity Festival Presents: "Faeries Wear Boots"](https://mobtreal.com/nights-of-infinity-festival-presents-faeries-wear-boots/): Yet again we are stoked and blessed to have yet another wonderful four day winter electronic music festival in the wake. Yes folks that’s right… “NIGHTS OF INFINITY“ is happening in Montreal this season and you have every reason to be excited. It has proclaimed itself as the “Montreal electronic music festival that never ends.” If you love electronic music, and all of the sub genres that make it into the fab genre we love today,
- [D.A.R.K Records](https://mobtreal.com/dark-records/): D-A-R-K Records otherwise known as “Digital Audio Recording Kompany” (and for those wondering, yes, the “K” is intentional) is a Montreal based digital recording company focused around the production and distribution of various artists throughout the world who specialize in the musical genre of Psychedelic Trance a.k.a “Psytrance” and it’s derivatives.
- [Here's the plan ](https://mobtreal.com/heres-the-plan-folks/): So while I wait for other things to happen, I wanted to start up a Mobtreal following for comedy shows in the city. So I have two bi-monthly shows for comics to practice their craft and you loyal comedy fans to come and laugh your asses off. I also love food. I adore it so much I want to share this love of food with you. I present you my brother Sebastian aka Chef Sebo. Featuring Fridays Mobtreal Show will be catered by my bro who makes everything from curry to sushi to cookies. He will have you coming back for […]
- [Start Your Year Off With a Little Mystery and a Lot of Laughter!](https://mobtreal.com/start-your-year-off-with-a-little-mystery-and-a-lot-of-laughter/): In theatre and film, comedy rarely wins any awards. An odd fact, considering most people think that being successful in a comedy is harder than being successful in a drama. You don’t make comedy to win awards or satisfy critics. You do it for only one reason: because laughter is amazing.
- [Happy New Year indeed!](https://mobtreal.com/happy-new-year-indeed/): The New Year is upon us and 2013 is gone. What a year Montreal! So many events happened in the world, so many stars did “crazy things”, lots of people passed away, others got high, language turned into a joke, comedians had comebacks and breakouts, ideas fell through and yet a light still shines. I look back on 2013 and can’t believe that was just one fricken year. It felt like ages to me.
- [Holiday Food, Clothing, and Laughter Drive At The M Bar](https://mobtreal.com/holiday-food-clothing-and-laughter-drive-at-the-m-bar/): Last Thursday I headed down to the M hotel/bar for the “Food, Clothing, and Laughter” drive. It was a “pay what you can” show that encouraged attendees to donate non-perishable items, and clothing to donate to those in need.  This is by far one of the cooler venues I have checked out for comedy shows, it possessed a cool, dark vibe.
- [Headlining Comedy/Entertainment This Weekend In MTL](https://mobtreal.com/headlining-comedyentertainment-this-weekend-in-mtl/): FEATURE PRESENTATION: This Saturday Dec. 21th 80s punk rock band “Pop Stress” are making their new album debut and performing at “Bar Le Magog”  in Sherbrooke. For those who are unfamiliar, allow me to bring you up to speed: Pop Stress was a post-punk band formed in the early 1980s by vocalist/guitarist Charles Foucrault,
- [Holiday Food, Clothing, and Laughter Drive At The M Bar This Thurs!](https://mobtreal.com/holiday-food-clothing-and-laughter-drive-at-the-m-bar-this-thurs/): If you’re looking for something to do this week, why not check out some sweet comedy? To commemorate the holiday season, The Comedy Hostel has put a Holiday Food, Clothing, and Laughter drive at the MBar that will take place on Thursday Dec. 19th.
- [Piknic Électronik Festival Is The Ultimate Summer Party!](https://mobtreal.com/piknic-electronik-festival-is-the-ultimate-summer-party/): Every Summer, Montreal waits in high anticipation for one of their most favored annual electronic festivals… Piknic Électronik! Founded in April of 2003, the idea was first conceptualized by four gentleman, all with one passion in common: electronic music.
- [Montréal en Fêtes Festival Makes It's Debut in Old Montreal this December](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-en-fetes-festival-makes-its-debut-in-old-montreal-this-december/): From Dec. 14th-January 5th, Old Montreal will be celebrating this years holidays in a dramatically different way. This holiday season Old Montreal presents a brand new festival known as “Montreal en Fetes”  ( A.K.A Merry Montreal Festival). Essentially this is a month-long winter celebration that invites Montreal-ers of all ages to get outside and make the most of their holiday season,
- [The Phaedra Project Makes a SPLASH!](https://mobtreal.com/the-phaedra-project-makes-a-splash/): Before the play begins, the only two actors, Jacqueline van de Geer and Nicolas Patry, are already on stage: One of the actors, Jacqueline, is sitting on a chair, and the other, Nicolas, is staring into the crowd with a stern face. I made some silly faces to see if the actor would notice me, but to no avail. Even before the play had started, both of these performers were already acting. The Phaedra Project is a telling of a woman’s past and present love interests. As the play begins, you’ll have the impression that the play is overtly serious, which […]
- [Headlining Comedy/Entertainment This Weekend in Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/headlining-comedyentertainment-this-weekend-in-montreal/):   FEATURE PRESENTATION: This Saturday Dec. 14th 80s punk rock band “Pop Stress” are making their new album debut and performing at Montreal’s own “Bistro De Paris.” For those who are unfamiliar, allow me to bring you up to speed: Pop Stress was a post-punk band formed in the early 1980s by vocalist/guitarist Charles Foucrault, Bass player Martin Thibodeau, and drummer Janno Hermandez.
- [Speakeasy Vintage Christmas Edition  ](https://mobtreal.com/speak-easy-vintage-christmas-edition/): S.E.E.M presents the “Speakeasy Vintage Christmas Edition” this Dec. 13th. This event is special because it will be the very last time there will be a Speak Easy held at La Sala Rossa (4848 Boul. St Laurent). The brilliant minds behind all of the Speakeasy events you’ve attended and grown to love have decided to change venues!
- [Igloofest Returns to Montreal This January!](https://mobtreal.com/igloofest-returns-to-montreal-this-january/): In the year 2007, Igloofest was launched by the geniuses behind already successful Montreal festival “Piknic Électronik” which caters to introducing and out-letting for incredible Electronic style DJs and big names, as well as thousands of EDM fans, not limited to Montreal, but also from all over the global map.
- [Blue Dog's Comedy Pro Show is a hit!](https://mobtreal.com/blue-dogs-comedy-pro-show-is-a-hit/): Yesterday I made a desperate attempt to find the balls to venture outside into the blistering winter freeze, and make my way down to good ol’ Blue Dogs. I’ve concluded that freezing my ass off in the process was well worth it.
- [Movie Review- "Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos"](https://mobtreal.com/movie-review-once-in-a-lifetime-the-extraordinary-story-of-the-new-york-cosmos/): Last Friday December 6th, I made my way down to the Corona Theatre for the very first time. (The architecture was even more stunning in person than I imagined it to be.) Pitch presented a 2006 feature film/documentary about the story of one of the most famous Soccer teams in the entire world– the “New York Cosmos.”
- [Bobby Slayton Dominates The Wiggle Room Stage With Special Guest El Diablo ](https://mobtreal.com/bobby-slayton-dominates-the-wiggle-room-stage-with-special-guest-el-diablo/): Last night The Wiggle Room presented world renowned comedian Bobby Slayton, and boy oh boy, the laughs had that night were nothing short of hysteric. I must say, I have never seen a comic dominate a stage the way this man did. Obviously 30 plus years in the business has done him a lot of good, because this show was by far the absolute best I have ever been to. I have to give props to The Wiggle Room as well, for the sheer quality of all of their productions.
- [Weekend Entertainment Featuring Montreal Burlesque Festival's 5th Anniversary](https://mobtreal.com/weekend-entertainment-featuring-montreal-burlesque-festivals-5th-anniversary/): The Montreal Burlesque Festival’s 5th anniversary celebration takes place this weekend at Club Soda! (1225 Boulevard St. Laurent) They’re bringing back some of the biggest names in Montreal Burlesque,
- ["To us, the comedy was just like another show. It was a little blip" - Ezio Carosielli](https://mobtreal.com/to-us-the-comedy-was-just-like-another-show-it-was-a-little-blip/): The title of this post is a quote from Ezio Carosielli, owner of the Rialto Theatre, as it appeared in the Montreal Gazette on Monday, November 25th. Unexpectedly, the venue owner has terminated its relationship with Yuk Yuk’s Cabaret.
- [The Wiggle Room Presents: "A Nasty Noel" featuring Bobby Slayton ](https://mobtreal.com/tomorrow-night-the-wiggle-room-presents-a-nasty-noel-featuring-bobby-slayton/): Tomorrow night I have the pleasure of viewing renowned comedian Bobby Slayton at one of Montreal’s hottest venues,  (and a personal favorite of mine) The Wiggle Room on 3874 St- Laurent Boule. Yes, friends, “The Pit-bull of Comedy” is back with a vengeance, and plans to show us what a “Nasty Noel” really looks like. Bobby Slayton will be headlining at The Wiggle Room on Thursday December 5 and Saturday December 7th @ 8pm. 25$ in advance. 30$ at the door. For those that don’t know, Bobby Slayton is an American stand-up comedian that has been in the business for over […]
- [ComedyWorks Stand-up Tuesday Kicked Serious A**](https://mobtreal.com/comedyworks-stand-up-tuesday-kicked-serious-a/): Comedyworks had their weekly “Stand-up Tuesday” yesterday night, and they certainly did not disappoint!  I got to the venue a little earlier than I intended to and had half an hour to kill until showtime. I perched myself on a seat at the bar and ordered a rum and coke
- [80s band POP STRESS is back with their new album](https://mobtreal.com/80s-band-pop-stress-is-back-with-their-new-album/): Yes! That’s right folks! Pop Stress is back again and will be playing three separate shows this month in Montreal! For those who are unfamiliar, allow me to bring you up to speed. Pop Stress was a post-punk band formed in the early 1980s by vocalist/guitarist Charles Foucrault, Bass player Martin Thibodeau, and drummer Janno Hermandez. The band made one 45rpm that was released in August 1981, but never released an official album. The group also has a music video for their hit song “Neurotic.”  Charles Foucrault (lead vocalist/guitarist) has also produced an album for “poête rocker” Lucien Francoeur, entitled “Jour et Nuit ” After producing the album for […]
- [Soccer Invading Montreal This Week For Montreal's PITCH Fest 2013](https://mobtreal.com/soccer-invading-montreal-this-week-for-montreals-pitch-fest-2013/): “Football is a whole skill in itself. A whole world. A whole universe to itself. Me love it because you have to be skillful to play it! Freedom. Football is freedom!” – Bob Marley
- [Headlining Comedy this Weekend in Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/headlining-comedy-this-weekend-in-montreal-2/): Headlining this weekend at The Comedy Nest is famous comedian Paul Myrehaug, who has been featured on CBC’s “HA!”, Just For Laughs, and even has his own special on the Comedy Network. The show takes place on November 28th and 29th at 8:00pm. Tickets are available now, you can call and make reservations at (514) 932-6378 Like  Comedy Nest on Facebook Follow Comedy Nest on Twitter
- [MEG (Montreal Electronic Groove) Festival](https://mobtreal.com/meg-montreal-electronic-groove-festival/): Every July, the Montreal Electronic Groove Festival (A.k.a “MEG”)  brings the musical heat to Montreal and serves as the perfect summer festival to hit up with friends.MEG has been putting people in a state of musical euphoria since 1999. The festival was founded by Mustapha Terki and Jacques Primes, and has since proclaimed itself as the “Pioneer of urban music”.
- [Comedy Meets Masquerade at the Theatre Saint-Catherine](https://mobtreal.com/comedy-meets-masquerade-at-the-theatre-saint-catherine/): There were many laughs to be had last Friday at Theatre Sainte Catherine’s which held (possibly one of Montreal’s first) anonymous comedy shows ever! When one hears the word “comedy” the mind usually gravitates toward a mental image of a comedian on stage, sharing their best material with eager ears. With that in mind, I’ll bet all the tea in china that you have never attended a live comedy show where everyone was wearing masks.
- [Seoul Transcends at M for Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/seoul-transcends-at-m-for-montreal/): Blogs have been abuzz with the fresh out of the gates Montreal band Seoul since the summer but analog me (no internet at home!) only stumbled upon them last week, their name scribbled on the M for Montreal festival’s poster. In a sea of other band names, my eyes were quickly drawn to theirs only because I spent most of my twenties living in South Korea which included a five month stint in the capital. Curiosity blazing, the festival site led me to their tumblr page and, there it was… a beautifully shot video of their only single “Stay With Us” […]
- [Rob Ford The Movie](https://mobtreal.com/rob-ford-the-movie/): Ok, So I don’t know the origins of this trailer footage featuring the late Chris Farley, but re-mixed as Rob Ford the Movie trailer, it already has over 350,000 views, and by all accounts sure looks like the real deal. The voice over and film content is absolutely well put together – and this movie would totally be a hit – Plus, someone finally put Amy Winehouse’s Rehab track to good use as Mayor Ford’s theme song. 10 out of 10, especially since Farley is the perfect Rob Ford! After jumping on the bandwagon myself to blog about the crack mayor […]
- [#Kstyleupdate: Doria Tillier Gets Naked & First Robot Suicide](https://mobtreal.com/kstyleupdate-doria-tillier-gets-naked-first-robot-suicide/): France’s Doria Tillier lost a bet and had to do the weather naked, and the first reported robot suicide makes headlines on this installment of #Kstyleupdate.
- [Headlining Comedy This Weekend in Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/headlining-comedy-this-weekend-in-montreal/): The Comedy Nest presents Nick Griffin a well known comedian who has been featured on The Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The late show with David Letterman, he’s even been featured on Conan’s show! He is headlining on Saturday November 23rd at 8:00pm & 10:30pm
- [Grinders "Grind it Out" for Open Mic Comedy at Theatre Sainte Catherine](https://mobtreal.com/grinders-grind-it-out-for-open-mic-comedy-at-theatre-sainte-catherine/): Trying to find Theatre Sainte-Catherine was like trying to find Waldo. Next to impossible! Mainly due to my poor directional skills, but also because I’ve only been living in this city for about a month now. I was frantically trying to make it to the show for 8, and by the time I finally arrived, I managed to make it with 15 minutes to spare before the show started. Sweet! So, this gave me the opportunity to check out the venue for the very first time.
- [Clôture de l'amour at Théâtre de Quat’Sous production](https://mobtreal.com/cloture-de-lamour-a-theatre-de-quatsous-production/):   Here is something I am intrigued to go see! My friend Vanessa told me about it and I am indeed curious! This french theatre piece is called “Clôture de l’amour” written by Pascal Rambert and directed by Christian Vezina will be playing at  Théâtre de Quat’Sous from November 11 to December 6, 2013. It features Christian Bégin and Maude Guérin and here’s how the story goes:
- [The Ladies and Gentlemen Comedy Show - Episode 23 ](https://mobtreal.com/the-ladies-and-gentlemen-comedy-show-episode-23/): This week I went to check out the Ladies and Gentlemen Comedy Show at Shaika Cafe (5526 Sherbrooke West) in NDG. It is an ongoing room on Tuesday nights, hosted by local comedians Daniel Carin and Chris Sandiford. This past Tuesday was their 23rd show, The Most Mysterious of episodes, which wove an illuminati theme through the stacked lineup! A functional Café, Shaika comes equipped with a comfort snack menu, organic tea, and a vernissage vibe atmosphere. Before the show started Daniel Carin was happily meeting and greeting and the room was definitely buzzing. Here are some highlights of the night: […]
- [PROMOCODE MOBTREAL](https://mobtreal.com/promocode-mobtreal/): Hello Montreal! Mobtreal is starting a promotion until the end of the year. Depending on the event, when you say PROMOCODE MOBTREAL you can get a half price on the door, 2 for 1 tickets, alcohol discounts or free admission to the show. Next one is until the end of the year, mention PROMOCODE MOBTREAL at Yuk Yuk’s Cabaret and get 5$ off your ticket, Thursday to Saturday only. That’s right folks came and check out Canada’s finest comedians in Montreal’s newest comedy club! For more info, check out www.rialtotheatre.ca or go to Yuk Yuk’s for the complete lineup! If you want to […]
- [Grinder's OPEN MIC (Corporate Comedy) event takes Feb. 12th @ Theatre St. Catherine](https://mobtreal.com/grinders-open-mic-corporate-comedy-event-takes-feb-12th-theatre-st-catherine/): Grinder’s OPEN MIC Corporate Comedy event takes place at Theatre St- Catherine (264 Ste-Catherine) at 8:45 PM tomorrow night (Feb. 12th) we can expect to see some new comedy faces that night. This week Grinders has managed to gather 9 corporate sponsors, so expect to see amateur comedy with a corporate twist tomorrow. I’m definitely interested to check out the show, and Theatre St Catherine ( it will be my first time)
- [Café Cléopatre & Candyass Club Cabaret Burlesque Plus 5 Q&As with Velma Candyass](https://mobtreal.com/cafe-cleopatre-candyass-club-cabaret-burlesque-plus-5-qas-with-velma-candyass/): I was in rather high anticipation for the Candyass Club Cabaret Burlesque show being held at Café Cléopatre. With Paula Davis as MC and an impressive lineup of acts featuring Diane Labelle, Bodhran drummer Andy Belfast, Hula Hooper Lady Hoops, La Cherie Coquette and Velma Candyass, Pauline Marois A.K.A Roxie Hardon, Martin Le Stretcheur, Lulu les Belles Mirettes, Genie Emerald, Coeur de lion, Nat King Pole, and Jane the stage kitten! *exasperated sigh*
- [Alain Mercieca Be Deathin'it at the SOLOS Fest](https://mobtreal.com/alain-mercieca-be-deathinit-at-the-solos-fest/): Death carries a lot of weight in most cultures. It is seen through a sad mind and a broken heart…unless, you are Alain Mercieca. Closing up this city’s first edition of the SOLOS Festival at Mainline Theatre, “Adopted at Death” put a positive spin on the notion of death. Mercieca came in, guns a blazing, as he rode his bicycle like a real bad-ass around the set, consisting of a coffin and three wooden stairs. Time and time again, he promised us that his show wouldn’t have any deep revelation, yet, each time, he took on a thinker’s pose under the […]
- [SOLOS Festival: Jeff Gandell captivates in “Danger Unit”](https://mobtreal.com/solos-festival-jeff-gandell-captivates-in-danger-unit/): Jeff Gandell performed his new show “Danger Unit” yesterday as part of the third night of the SOLOS Festival . Not knowing what to expect, I was pleasantly taken in and enamored with this coming of age tale.  It was a gentle and charming story about a young boy and his friends.
- [Nikki Payne, Bryan Hatt and Kandi Abelson - Yuk Yuk's This Weekend](https://mobtreal.com/nikki-payne-bryan-hatt-and-kandi-abelson/): Ever heard of Nikki Payne? Until I saw her in person I hadn’t made the connection. I’ve seen her on network TV several times and last night I was surprised to recognize her from previous TV performances, and she is totally hilarious. Her distinct voice is unmistakable. I did some fact checking, and she’s won three Canadian Comedy Awards for Best Stand-up Newcomer and Best Female Stand-up (2003, 2005 & 2008), has appeared in Last Comic Standing, Video on Trial, and the NFB documentary The Next Big Thing. She has also appeared in the Canadian sketch comedy show Comedy Inc. to […]
- [This Weekend's Headlining Comedy in Montreal! ](https://mobtreal.com/headlining-comedy-this-week-in-montreal/): Comedy Nest This Thursday-Saturday (Nov. 7-9) The Comedy Nest presents to us Bengt Washburn  as headliner, featuring guest Donovan Deschner and more! You don’t want to miss out! To buy tickets, you can visit the website or call to reserve now! 514-932-6378 to stay informed of more up and coming events from Montreal’s Comedy Nest you can ‘like’ their official Facebook Page and follow them on Twitter @comedynest 2313 Sainte-Catherine Street W.
- [Andrea Stanford is shameless and comical as she presents "Verbal Diary-ah: Confessions of an Awkward Teenager" ](https://mobtreal.com/andrea-stanford-is-shameless-and-comical-as-she-presents-verbal-diary-ah-confessions-of-an-awkward-teenager/): SOLOS Festival and Mainline Theatre (on 3997 Saint-Laurent Boul.)  have put together a fantastic line-up of shows this week one of which I caught yesterday, which featured Andrea Stanford’s “Verbal Diary-ah- Confessions of an Awkward teenager”.
- [SOLOS Festival: Kirsten Rasmussen's "UnLOVEable" is a hysterical delight!](https://mobtreal.com/solos-festival-kirsten-rasmussens-unloveable-is-hysterical-delight/): Kirsten Rasmussen’s new solo show “UnLOVEable” is a hilarious and unpredictable journey of discovery and realization about love. The show was comprised of monologues, an improv game, and reenactments of fake Netflix programs—a drama vampire series called “What’s the Deal with Vampires?” and a sex ed. series entitled “It’s Good to Get Off.” At the beginning of the show Rasmussen welcomed the audience enthusiastically and got the audience participation started with some practice sound effects, gave notice of future need for volunteers and requested questions about the body, sex and relationships be written on cue cards to be referenced and answered during […]
- [Rob Ford, Another Video Surfaces](https://mobtreal.com/rob-ford-another-video-surfaces/): The context of this just released Rob Ford video is unclear, but I’m pretty sure this is the sound of the final nail in his political coffin. This is not a video for people with sensitive ears for foul language. The video contains the uncut rant, and then a subtitled version follows transcribing Mr. Ford’s words to make it easier to understand. Mind-blowing stuff.
- [SOLOS Festival: Apocalypse Me](https://mobtreal.com/solos-festival-apocalypse-me/): Dans le cadre de la première édition du festival SOLOS à Montréal, j’ai eu le privilège d’assister à la pièce de théâtre d’Alexa Jeanne Dube, intitulé « Apocalypse Me » au Mainline Theatre. Cette prestation symbolisait deux choses complètement différentes pour moi. Premièrement, c’était mon premier article pour Mobtreal en plus de 2 mois d’absence pour les études, donc j’avais très hâte de m’y remettre! Mais, la deuxième symbolisation me touchait encore plus profondément, alors que la performance émouvante de Dubé a fait surgir de fortes émotions pour moi et les autres spectateurs. Lorsque nous avions une identité instable, entièrement basée sur les […]
- [Contest time: The Skatalites](https://mobtreal.com/contest-time-the-skatellites/): We’ve all heard of Ska music. You think No Doubt, Sublime, you think saxophone, trumpet and that 80s dance always comes to mind. I thought I knew what ska was until my brother from England put my ignorance to rest when he made me listen to  a CD with all reggae music but songs that Michael Bolton and Madonna have made hits out of. Here they were in reggae form, 50 years before those artists even thought of singing ’em. That’s when I realized how far back you have to go to actually find the original tunes. You think sampling is […]
- [The Wiggle Room presents: Signature Saturday Burlesque featuring Lou lou La Duchesse de Rière](https://mobtreal.com/the-wiggle-room-presents-signature-saturday-burlesque-featuring-lou-lou-la-duchesse-de-riere/): When was the last time you took the time to do something nice for yourself? Maybe your definition of doing something nice for yourself is treating yourself to your favorite diet-forbidden food, or perhaps a night out on the town with friends? 
- [After the weekend post: The Wiggle Room presents "Burlesquing the Burlesque"](https://mobtreal.com/after-the-weekend-post-burlesquing-the-burlesque/): This weekend I returned to one of my new favorite venues, “The Wiggle Room” (on 3874 St. Laurent across from Schwartz) to see their Signature Saturday Burlesque show! What a treat, right?! I was very excited to check this particular production out, as I had never been to a Burlesque show before and this would be my very first time.
- [The Wiggle Room presents: Voix de Ville Variety Show](https://mobtreal.com/the-wiggle-room-presents-voix-de-ville-variety-show/): I have heard ample positive revues about The Wiggle Room venue. Being there for the first time was a truly incredible experience for me, and I met a lot of really amazing people at the Voix de Ville Variety Show. The Wiggle Room is certainly one of the more congenial venues that I have recently checked out, and possesses a certain “Je ne se quoi”. It’s warm and inviting appeal really added to the positive vibes throughout the bar and audience. I would also like to add that the red stage curtains are sweet, and my opinion, really capture the essence […]
- [Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin need to thank Rob Ford](https://mobtreal.com/mike-duffy-and-pamela-wallin-need-to-thank-rob-ford/): It’s been a busy day for political news, or satire, depending on how you look at it.  It started with a police investigation a few months ago into an extortion scheme surrounding a crack smoking video featuring Mayor Ford. There’s no doubt you’ve heard about it –  The story made the rounds on late night comedy & talk shows all across the USA when it first emerged into the public eye as a hard-to-believe debacle. This apparent Tweedledumb-and-Tweddledumber story got more unbelievable today when a “Disappointed” Chief of Police Bill Blair held a press conference stating the police were in possession […]
- [After weekends: Bofinger's restaurant & Chez Boris Cafe!](https://mobtreal.com/this-weekend-bofingers-restaurant-chez-boris-cafe/): Another Monday in Montreal as people near and far are back to business again as we enter another week. Allow this post to take your mind off the usual work-related banter, because I’m about to tell you about two amazing places in my neighborhood that you should DEFINITELY check out if you haven’t already before.
- [Meet #Kstyleupdate the Newest Mobster on YouTube](https://mobtreal.com/meet-kstyleupdate-newest-mobster-on-youtube/): It takes a village to raise a kid, but it takes clicks to build a youtube channel. Check out #Kstyleupdate on YouTube and follow this new mobster from Calgary who has thrown off the gloves and is diving into vlogging head first and hash-tag savvy, producing and editing his own show. Seizing the moment with pop-culture headlines like this Grand Theft Auto attention grabber, what’s a good vlog without a bait-and-switch? In this case it’s how to protect your rights while filming cops in public – handy information to have, right? I think this kid is onto something… … And Kudos […]
- [Candyass Club Cabaret burlesque show @ Café Cléopatre](https://mobtreal.com/candyass-club-cabaret-burlesque-show-cafe-cleopatre/): We could all use a little more spice in our life, and what better way to do so than to attend burlesque’s best, as Candyass Club Cabaret presents to us on Friday Nov. 8th at the Café Cléopatre.
- [The Wiggle Room offers us an intimate and exciting experience this week! ](https://mobtreal.com/the-wiggle-room-offers-us-an-intimate-and-exciting-experience-this-week/): “AN INTIMATE AND EXCITING EXPERIENCE- MONTREAL’S FIRST CABARET COCKTAIL CLUB DEVOTED TO BURLESQUE, COMEDY, VARIETY AND THE NEO-VAUDEVILLE ARTS!”
- [The 1st annual META's at the Rialto](https://mobtreal.com/the-1st-annual-metas-at-the-rialto/): This is Kate and Joan. Every month, they venture out to an event to cover and share their experience with y’all. Some call it dyke dates, others call it the chicks chilling. We call it classic mob coverage. Kate What an event! It definitely felt like an upscale, Oscar-like awards ceremony last night at the first annual META awards. We were all wowed by the opening musical performance by hosts Holly Gauthier-Frankel and Marcel Jeannin, such an awesome way to kick off the event! They garnered roaring applause for statements like “We’re not going to think about moving to Toronto tonight!” […]
- [SOLOS festival at the Mainline Theater! A great way to kick off the fall season](https://mobtreal.com/solos-festival-at-the-mainline-theater-a-great-way-to-kick-off-the-fall-season/): THIS JUST IN!! I have some exciting news for all you wonderful theater lovers out there! SOLOS festival takes place at the Mainline Theater  ( 3997 Saint-Laurent Boul.) on November 6th – 9th, and will show-case  various works from;  Alain Mercieca, Alexa -Jeanne Dubé, Alexandra Dubois, Andrea Stanford, Jeff Gandell, Kristen Ramussen, Marie-Eve Perron, and Stéfan Cédilot.
- [Let's talk about sex with Martin Perizzolo!](https://mobtreal.com/lets-talk-about-sex-with-martin-perizzolo/): After eighteen performances last Zoofest where the crowning of the 2013 Grand Prix Artist MARTIN Perizzolo present his famous show “Q” at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, one night only, on October 23, 2013 And please keep in mind that the show is in french!
- [Reese's Pieces: Reviews in 60 words or less - Late Show @ Comedy Nest w/Derek Seguin](https://mobtreal.com/reeses-pieces-reviews-in-60-words-or-less-late-show-comedy-nest-wderek-seguin/): For this piece, I want to tell you about what I learned at The Eman hosted, Derek Seguin Headlined Saturday Late Show at The Comedy Nest*
- [A Little Gem - Stone Cold Dead Serious! ](https://mobtreal.com/a-little-gem-stone-cold-dead-serious/):   There’s a new kid on the block, they are called inFurnace! They are staging their first production Stone Cold Dead Serious, a play by Adam Rapp at the Geordie Productions Theatre at L’Espace 4001.  It was 2 for 1 “date night” Tuesday and the black box bleachers filled up quickly with diverse and trendy plateau theatre goers. Sean Colby did a great job as Wynne Ledbetter, sporting blue hair and and anime style button up shirt. He found a balance between nerdy gamer and foul-mouthed badass in his performance. He wins a video game contest and is New York bound […]
- [Yuk Yuk's Cabaret Montreal: Right on the Money](https://mobtreal.com/yuk-yuks-montreal-right-on-the-money/): It’s opening weekend at the Rialto for the Yuk Yuk’s Cabaret, That’s the official name of the room.   Thursday’s show was the first opened to the public, and by all accounts a success. The room is a brand-spanking new venue, and opening night was well attended by media and insiders, CTV and mobtreal.com, the Gazette and Examiner, CBC and PressRepublican.com have all been covering the launch, and helping drive awareness. I drove 500 km’s from Toronto to see the show tonight, It’s Friday Oct 04th – I have no idea who is performing but I’ll tell you this- the room is […]
- [REVIEW: YUK YUK’S CABARET OPENING NIGHT!](https://mobtreal.com/review-yuk-yuks-cabaret-opening-night/):   Last night was the official launch and opening night of Yuk Yuk’s Cabaret at The Rialto . Before rushing over to catch cocktail hour prior to the show, I was on air hosting  Mobtreal’s Comedy Corner on CKUT (90.3fm). I had Dan Derkson as my guest this week on Upstage, who was actually the first comic to perform on the brand new stage this past Wednesday night. Mark Breslin (owner and co-founder of the Yuk Yuk’s franchise), got the opportunity to indulge in a sampler platter of local comics, on Wednesday’s unofficial “Showcase” night. So yeah, I finished my segment […]
- [Yuk Yuk's Montreal Grand Opening This Weekend at The Rialto](https://mobtreal.com/yuk-yuks-montreal-opens-this-weekend/): It’s Yuk Yuk’s Grand Opening Weekend at the Rialto, and You’re Invited!!!  Come check out the new comedy club at 5723 Park Ave, Montreal, QC H2V 4G9 For Tickets & Reservations Phone: (514) 770-7773 or online at: https://www.yukyuks.com/index.cfm?action=club.showdetails&venueID=3706 Like the official Yuk Yuk’s Montreal Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/yukyuksmtl for ticket giveaways, promo codes, video event coverage and more!
- [Book Review: TT Full Throttle by Nicole Winters](https://mobtreal.com/book-review-tt-full-throttle-by-nicole-winters/): I am a serious collector of literature about epic motorcycle journeys. It all started back 10 years ago when a friend gave me a copy of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig. I’ve since added Ted Simon’s Jupiter’s Travels, and Dreaming of Jupiter the follow up book. Simon wrote the first around-the-world motorcycle travel epilogue, in whose footsteps Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman produced the Long Way Around and Long Way Down documentary series.  Race to Dakar the follow-up series produced by Charley Boorman was due to the huge success of Long Way Around, and I have […]
- [Maria Bamford is the "Jedi master" of comedy! Performs at the Mod Club for #JFL42](https://mobtreal.com/maria-bamford-is-the-jedi-master-of-comedy-preforms-at-the-mod-club-for-jfl42/): The festival is coming to an end, and what better way to end it than on a high note right? For me, the highlight and crème de la crème of my J4L experience was the lovely and talented Maria Bamford.
- [Brent Weinbach KICKS ASS for the #JFL42 comedy festival](https://mobtreal.com/brent-weinbach-kicks-ass-for-the-jfl42-comedy-festival/): My new found love for Brent Weinbach is one of which that does not favor the faint of heart, and thankfully, the love I have for this guy is huuuuge.  My new favorite comedian of ALL time, ladies and gents.
- [John Mulaney peforms live at the Queen Elizabeth theater for #JFL42](https://mobtreal.com/john-mulaney-preforms-live-at-the-queen-elizabeth-theater-for-jfl42/): John Mulaney performed at the Queen Elizabeth theatre on September 25th for the JFL42 festival, and might I add, did a damn good job of it too! Allow me to illustrate my experience with John Mulaney and depict to you the very essence of his awesomeness (and hopefully persuade you to attend his next show and see for yourself!)
- [Reese's Pieces: Reviews in 60 words or less - Improv Against Humanity](https://mobtreal.com/reeses-pieces-reviews-in-60-words-or-less-improv-against-humanity/): Improv Against Humanity, I love this idea. The Wiggle Room (3874 Blvd. St Laurent), I love this venue. Daniel Carin, I love this guy. Dan Derkson and Greg Hamilton love each other (It was quite beautiful. I think they are going to open a B & B together in Vermont). If you are free on a Thursday night, you should definitely check this show out.  Daniel Carin hosted the shit out of this show, which is built around the game “Cards Against Humanity” and the WIF (World Improv Federation) put together a solid performance (with some standout performances, but I couldn’t […]
- [Daryn Jones performs at the Garrison for the #JFL42 comedy festival](https://mobtreal.com/daryn-jones-performs-at-the-garrison-for-jfl42/): Anyone who has seen MTV live is definitely familiar with the wonderful Daryn Jones. I was sad to see him leave his position at MTV live as host, as I felt he was rather fitting for it.
- [Mark Little and Kyle Dooley preform at Comedy Bar for #JFL42](https://mobtreal.com/mark-little-and-kyle-dooley-preform-at-comedy-bar-for-jfl42/): I had the opportunity to see comedians Mark Little and Kyle Dooley preform a live comedy sketch at the Comedy Bar. I was ecstatic to see their show, as I was hearing a lot of great reviews from people about both comedians, both solo and as a duo preforming together.
- [Daryn Jones and Friends at #JFL42](https://mobtreal.com/daryn-jones-and-friends-at-jfl42/): The festival is coming to an end and I have to say it was vast improvement from last year. No whispers of bad check-ins and complicated apps. I was a little weary when they said that media would get passes, just like a pass buyer. But really, no hassles! Checked-in, credit redeemed, reserve another show! Also the quality of shows has been up there. Sam Simmons definitely hit my “what to remember” button and Ben Roy touches that soft spot I have for comics who are as outstanding as he is.
- [Marc Maron is a master of his craft at #JFL42 ](https://mobtreal.com/marc-maron-is-a-master-of-his-craft-at-jfl42/): Despite, or perhaps because of, Marc Maron’s angry introspective persona, he’s a charming curmudgeon of a comic. Maron performed two solo shows on Tuesday night, one at 7pm and one at 9:30pm at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for warm and welcoming audiences. I caught the 7pm show, which opened with Andy Kindler and his patented old-man-complaining-meta-joke-deconstruction style. Kindler had the audience laughing and ready to go for the seemingly surprised, but thrilled, Marc Maron who started his set joking back and forth with Kindler. 
- [Eroticide, un film de Matthew Saliba](https://mobtreal.com/eroticide-premiere-sept-28th/):   Premiering on September 28th at the Cinema Du Parc is the intriguing and captivating film by Matthew Saliba. Written, directed and produced by himself, Matthew let’s you know what it is to really hate yourself and if you think you had a bad ex, well think again.
- [Stone Cold Dead Serious!  ](https://mobtreal.com/stone-cold-dead-serious/): I usually stick to covering comedy events, but there is something about a play that embodies themes that I connect to that reels me in! Maybe it’s the fact that I am drawn to messy, dysfunctional family drama, or (Artistic Director/Founder) Stuart Fink saying, “What draws me to work on Stone Cold Dead Serious is how the characters are all committed to the pursuit of happiness. It ends with Shaylee, the sister, saying that she wants her family to be “happy” and not just “not-sad”. So many people of my generation are content to float through their twenties,  thinking that as long as they’re getting […]
- [Sam Simmons...where to start?](https://mobtreal.com/sam-simmons-where-to-start/):   Sam Simmons, Sam Simmons, Sam Simmons! I don’t know where to start. He is not just a comic. He’s not just a performer. He’s not just funny. He’s not just out of his mind. He is all of the above.
- [Morgan O'Shea, "One More Before I Go"](https://mobtreal.com/morgan-oshea-one-more-before-i-go/): Being dead inside is important when you’re a stand-up comic. I feel like Morgan O’Shea pulls this off with immense conviction. The Boatman and I saw Morgan O’Shea in Halifax during his maritime tour, “One More Before I Go.” The show was at Halifax’s Carleton Music Bar and Grill. That night, the Boatman’s camera had seen better days and failed to capture the delightful spectacle of Morgan’s H&M garbage shirt.
- [Comedian Ryan Belleville performs at the Rivoli in Toronto for #JFL42](https://mobtreal.com/comedian-ryan-belleville-performs-at-the-rivoli-in-toronto-for-jfl42/): So tonight I had the honor of seeing the incredibly funny Ryan Belleville preform at the Rivoli!
- [Jerrod Carmichael at Comedy Bar for #JFL42 comedy festival](https://mobtreal.com/jerrod-carmichael-at-comedy-bar-for-jfl42-comedy-festival/): As I approached the doors to the Comedy Bar, I got that feeling you get inside your stomach when you sat in the back seat of the car when you were a child, and your parents happen to drive over a big hill and you feel your stomach lift up into your chest– and for some strange reason it feels kind of  horrifyingly delightful.
- [Day 2 of #JFL42 Janeane Garofalo tries and wins!](https://mobtreal.com/day-2-of-jfl42-janeane-garofalo-tries-and-wins/): Janeane Garofalo jumped right into it at the Mod Club with no opener and introducing herself with a spot on Eartha Kitt impression. Starting off with air handshakes, and then commenting on the ever present cranes and construction in Toronto (I agree, big cities need to stop hoarding all the cranes, other cities may need them). From the start Garofalo was on. From calling Canadians mavericks for getting rid of the penny, talking about Quebec waiting for Joan of Arc to come back and make it the white French utopian is ought to be, and asking about Toronto’s mayor Rob Ford throwing a […]
- [What Men Secretly Enjoy In Bed <3](https://mobtreal.com/what-men-secretly-enjoy-in-bed/): Sometimes I just get the urge. Everybody does. Here&#8217;s a blurb on what I think men are looking for.
- [MIBFF film review: "Da Sweet Blood of Jesus"](https://mobtreal.com/mibff-film-review-da-sweet-blood-of-jesus/): I got to attend the Canadian premiere of &#8220;Da Sweet Blood of Jesus&#8221; last Wednesday as part of the 10th annual Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF). The event was held at the Imperial Cinema which was super dope. I&#8217;d never been there before. It&#8217;s a pretty fancy place to watch a movie in, gotta say.
- [Raise The Rhythm With Whitney Linen](https://mobtreal.com/raise-the-rhythm-with-whitney-linen/): “My love of timeless elegant things started when I was a child. My parents brought the first Hermes store to Toronto and ran it for 15 years. I grew up with Hermes, so to speak, and absorbed its style, colour and line. I have spent much time in Europe and have watched elegant men and women, dressed in linen, walking the cobbled streets of France and Italy, looking so chic. The more worn linen looks, the better it looks. I want to introduce the comfort and confidence of this image to North Americans.” &#8211; Whitney Westwood
- [Raise The Rhythm 2014 presents: Utopia](https://mobtreal.com/raise-the-rhythm-2014-presents-utopia/): &#8220;Cancer is messy and scary. You can throw everything at it, but don&#8217;t forget to throw love at it. It turns out that might be the best weapon of all.&#8221; -Regina Brett
- [Montreal International Black Film Festival starts and welcomes Spike Lee](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-international-film-festival-starts-and-welcomes-spike-lee/): Attention film enthusiasts! This week Montreal is honoured to host its 10th annual International Black Film Festival. MIBFF kicked off Tuesday night with the North American premiere of &#8220;Hope&#8221;, a French film set in northern Africa, which tells the story of Léonard and Hope and their struggles through the Sahara as they try to make it to Europe. &#8220;Hope&#8221;, along with many other of the films in the line up this year, shows a sobering and unglamorous view of what it means to be black in a world brimming with inequality and discrimination.
- [This is how you kick off #JFL42](https://mobtreal.com/this-is-how-you-kick-off-jfl42/): I kicked off my JFL42 week with two great shows. Dave Attell and Tim Minchin. Two acts that have reputations to boast. The perfect way to start a comedy festival.
- [Montreal comedian’s sketch comedy show proves too riské for TV](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-comedians-sketch-comedy-show-proves-too-riske-for-tv/): Adam Susser’s television show, Intensely Uncomfortable, was deemed too uncomfortable for community television, so Susser is bringing his show to the public on August 23 at Theatre St. Catherine.
- [FANTASIA FESTIVAL 2014: PART ONE - ZOMBEAVERS! KITE! OPEN WINDOWS! AND MORE!](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-festival-2014-part-one-zombeavers-kite-open-windows-and-more/): Every year the International Fantasia Festival takes over the the lives of film-geeks for three weeks. For those three weeks, I do nothing but eat, sleep, and breathe cinema&#8230; and it&#8217;s the greatest thing ever. Granted, your mileage may vary, but if you live genre cinema you know what I&#8217;m talking about. Hell, It&#8217;s been over for a week and I&#8217;m already going through withdrawals…
- [Food Truck-Apalooza!](https://mobtreal.com/food-truck-apalooza/): Summer is almost over. Okay, that&#8217;s not exactly true &#8211; but the Just For Laughs festival is almost over &#8211; and if you&#8217;ve ever dreamed of not only dining on fancy and creative food coming from the back of a truck but have also wished to have an excessive amount of options shoehorned into a very small area, then you need to head out right now the food truck festival organized by the team at Just For Laughs.
- [Fred Dubé un poète et un philosophe nouveau genre!](https://mobtreal.com/fred-dube-un-poete-et-un-philosophe-nouveau-genre/): Dans son spectacle &#8220;Terroriste blanc d&#8217;Amérique&#8221;, Fred Dubé nous démontre que dans l&#8217;humour il y a bien plus que les jokes de cul et les blagues de couples! 
- [Symbiose: Sébastien Haché et Martin Leduc double le plaisirs!](https://mobtreal.com/symbiose-sebastien-hache-et-martin-leduc-double-le-plaisirs/): Des fois dans un show d&#8217;humour, tu sais dans quoi tu t&#8217;embarques. Plus souvent qu&#8217;autrement on s&#8217;attend à rire, entendre des jokes et applaudir. Sébastien Haché joue avec bien plus que ça!
- [Jerrod Carmichael, the dangerous mouse.](https://mobtreal.com/jerrod-carmichael-the-dangerous-mouse/): Monday night I kicked off my JFL experience and saw  four shows. Starting with Jerrod Carmichael. Working at the Comedy Nest, I got to see a lot of comics. Most for just 6 minutes. Carmichael was one I saw 2 years in a row and told myself I needed to see his full set.
- [Comedy Nerd Recommends: Todd Barry](https://mobtreal.com/comedy-nerd-recommends-todd-barry-the-final-crowd-work-tour/): *A version of this post was originally published July 22, 2014 Enjoy quick wit and confidence? Like some improvisation with your stand up? Are you in the mood to heckle? Todd Barry’s show is for you.
- [DATE NIGHT: THE RELATIONSHIP SHOW HOSTED BY GODFREY](https://mobtreal.com/date-night-the-relationship-show-hosted-by-godfrey/): Date Night: The Relationship Show, hosted by Godfrey, is a new type of show this year. Every summer at the festival, we have themed shows like The Nasty Show and now The Ethnic Show. This year we have a new addition: Date Night.
- [Comedy Nerd Recommends: #OFF-JFL’s David O’Doherty](https://mobtreal.com/comedy-nerd-recommends-off-jfls-david-odoherty/): If you like wit, quirkiness, and can follow an Irish accent this show is for you!
- [Just For Laughs - For Free!](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-for-free/): There&#8217;s something magical and fun about being amongst a crowd of people, outdoors in the heart of the city and sitting down to play a game of Blokus underneath the stars.
- [Quel Chinois marrant!](https://mobtreal.com/quel-chinois-marrant/): Je l&#8217;ai manqué l&#8217;année passée mais je n&#8217;allait pas répéter la même erreur deux fois. Tout ce que j&#8217;ai entendu de lui est vrai. Drôle, capturant, sa mémoire. &#8230; tout était en display hier soir.
- [It was pretty semetic](https://mobtreal.com/it-was-pretty-semetic/): My two girls Eman and Jess Salomon doing the thing at Zoofest this year with their first show: Pretty Semetic.
- [Gabrielle Caron et Frank Grenier 2 fières représentant de leur génération!](https://mobtreal.com/gabrielle-caron-et-frank-grenier-2-fieres-representant-de-leur-generation/): Gabrielle Caron et Frank Grenier ont tous les deux eu 30 minutes pour charmer leur public dans la belle salle du Théâtre Ste-Catherine et c&#8217;est un pari réussi! Après 2 minutes tu sais que le titre du show: Juste pour le fun! n&#8217;est pas seulement juste un titre!
- [Alexandre Roy et Mike Beaudoin pas de simple complice!](https://mobtreal.com/alexandre-roy-et-mike-beaudoin-pas-de-simple-complice/): Le titre de leur show est un bel aperçu de se que les gars propose. Après même pas 1 minute tu sais que tu va être embarqué dans une &#8221;ride&#8221; dont tu va te rappeler!
- [Charles Beauchesne: Un cauchemar de rêve!](https://mobtreal.com/charles-beauchesne-un-cauchemar-de-reve/): Étrange, lugubre, sinistre, différent, zébré, mais surtout hilarant. C&#8217;est comme ça que je décrirais le spectacle Charles Beauchesne: Bienvenue dans mon cauchemars.
- [Frite et moule: La Chasse: une quête unique en son genre!](https://mobtreal.com/frite-et-moule-la-chasse-une-quete-unique-en-son-genre/): Tu pense que les meilleures frites son celles du McDo et que les meilleures moules sont celles du Cora? Détrompe toi! Les meilleurs frites et moules sont au Zoofest!
- [Mélanie Ghanimé: Tout est possible sauf ne pas avoir de plaisirs!](https://mobtreal.com/melanie-ghanime-tout-est-possible-sauf-ne-pas-avoir-de-plaisirs/): Retenez bien ce nom en mémoire  parce que je prédis que vous la verrai bientôt très souvent dans vos écrans et vos salles local: Mélanie Ghanimé!
- [Comment ça commence?](https://mobtreal.com/comment-ca-commence/): On nous pose souvent la question: Comment as tu commencé en humour? Comment ça commence cette passion qui devient un métier? Honnêtement je n&#8217;ai pas de réponse clair puisque chaque humoriste a un parcours totalement différent! Par contre, nous avons tous un objectif commun: La reconnaissance!
- [The perfect start to Just For Laughs is the Nasty Show](https://mobtreal.com/the-perfect-start-to-just-for-laughs-is-the-nasty-show/): Last night was the explosive premiere of Just Fir Laughs Nasty Show hosted by Bobby Slayton! Wow I had a an amazing time and even being at 7pm, it felt.nastier.
- [EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! YUK YUK'S is back!](https://mobtreal.com/extra-extra-read-all-about-it-yuk-yuks-is-back/): The rumours are true folks and here&#8217;s the official press release! &#8220;YUK YUK’S, Canada’s national comedy club chain will open its 15th club location with a sneak preview the week of July 20th, featuring programming by Just for Laughs entitled “Best of the Fest.”
- [Contest: Just For Laughs The All Star Show](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-presents-the-all-star-show/): What&#8217;s that you ask? Just what it says. Remember when you saw that amazing comedian at Just For Laughs and you talked about him for weeks and even months after the festival was over? Well you&#8217;re in luck! They are back in a all new show: The All Star Show!  Featuring some of the best comedians #JFLMTL has ever had. What are you waiting for? Buy your tickets today!
- [Interview with Host of Date Night: Godfrey](https://mobtreal.com/interview-with-godfrey-host-of-date-night/): Here&#8217;s my interview with one of my favorite comedian Godfrey! He&#8217;s here for Just For Laughs and I got to chat with him about all kinds of things!
- [Interview with host of the Nasty Show: Bobby Slayton](https://mobtreal.com/interview-with-host-of-the-nasty-show-bobby-slayton/): Last week I had the chance to chat with the Pitbull of Comedy Bobby Slayton. We talked about his daughter, how he got his name and what he thinks about my boss, Jeremy Hechtman.
- [Fringe Recap](https://mobtreal.com/fringe-recap/): It has been 2 weeks sonce the Fringe has ended but its still very much alive in me. Even with two huge festivals coming up, i can&#8217;t let go pf my first real Fringe experience.
- [Interview with Just for Laughs: The Ethnic Show's Angelo Tsarouchas](https://mobtreal.com/interview-with-just-for-laughs-the-ethnic-shows-angelo-tsarouchas/): A week ago I prepared for my second interview ever. A lot of things were different this time around. I’m 34 now, not 16 anymore, and this time it was me asking the question. How odd to be on this side things.
- [Un show pas comme les autres!](https://mobtreal.com/un-show-pas-comme-les-autres/): Faire 5 ou 10  minutes de matériel humoristique professionnel peux prendre plusieurs semaines de travail a temps plein (environ 40 heures par semaine). Je sais ça peut sembler exagérer, mais croyez moi c&#8217;est la pure vérité!  Alors imaginez le temps que ça doit prendre pour présenter 60 minutes de blagues originales! ÇA c&#8217;est ce que j&#8217;appel mettre ses couilles sur la table! C&#8217;est exactement ce que Jérémie Larouche présente cette été  au festival de la relève humoristique: Zoofest!
- [T'aime le neuf? Ça tombe bien j'ai juste ça pour toi!](https://mobtreal.com/taime-le-neuf-ca-tombe-bien-jai-juste-ca-pour-toi/): Nouveaux projets, nouvelle vocation, nouveau festival! Bref je suis le nouveau!
- [Quickie Review: Brunch Fight](https://mobtreal.com/quickie-review-brunch-fight/): Walter J Lyng and Leighland Beckman team up again for  special Fringe edition of Night Fight. What is Night Fight you ask? A night time talk show where the Top 38 and Walter playing with knives is always a big deal&#8230;. And amusing!
- [Quickie Review: Danger Unit](https://mobtreal.com/quickie-review-danger-unit/): My second show on Thursday was Danger Unit. Since one of the mob bloggers had covered him last year at the SOLOS Festival, I was very curious to see what this show was all about.
- [One Last Word (FRINGE style): LOTUS, The Play in Full Bloom](https://mobtreal.com/one-last-word-fringe-style-lotus-the-play-in-full-bloom/): I attended the last showing of the play LOTUS,  presented by Hopegrown Productions and directed by Bryan Doubt, on the last day of the FRINGE festival.  Although I haven’t been able to attend any of the other FRINGE shows (don’t wanna talk about it cuz it’ll just make me sad), I’m glad I at least had the chance to see this one at Espace 4001. At its 6th showing of the week, LOTUS blossomed into an emotionally-charged play depicting the life of a quirky police officer (played by Miriam Cummings) and a teen (played by Samantha Megarry) living in denial after [&hellip;]
- [The Frankies!](https://mobtreal.com/the-frankies/): Last night, I jetted from work early and head over to the Frankie Awards at Cabaret Mile End. The place was jam packed, packed to the tits I  can say because that&#8217;s how the might started off! Holly Gauthier Frankel came put and did a Fringe burlesque number fro Vance Gillis and Shane Adamczak. How Fringe you ask? Bee costume and all. Not only did she have a stinger on her bum and tassels to match. Holly you are truly incredible and awe inspiring.
- [Quickie Review: Sense Gentle](https://mobtreal.com/quickie-review-sense-gentle/): Show three of my Thursday escapade was Sense Gentle. I had been invited by the writer Jesse Stong to come and review the show. Starring and Gavin Crawford and Kyle Travis Young, I was more than eager to go and see this show. I never thought I would leave the way I did.
- [Fringe @ Divan Orange finale: The Zolas | Passwords | Choses Sauvages](https://mobtreal.com/fringe-divan-orange-finale-the-zolas-passwords-choses-sauvages/): And so it ends. Last night, the Montreal Fringe Festival music series in partnership with Indie Montreal at Divan Orange came to a close. The first band of the night was Choses Sauvages. The band hails from Montreal and represented the bilingual nature of the city through its music with songs in English and some in French and sometimes both within the same song. This group of handsome men were full of charm, sometimes in jokey boy behaviour (smelling one’s own armpit while on stage, burping into the mic in between songs, etc.), but mostly in how humble and appreciative they [&hellip;]
- [Quickie Review: IMO](https://mobtreal.com/quickie-review-imo/): Thursday, I headed out and caught four Fringe Shows. Yes 4 shows one after the other. Trying to play catch up. I started with a familiar face. Jess Salomon has been performing around Montreal for years and when I started my comedy blog 4 years,  she is one of the comedians I connected with and has always shown me support. Having seen her many times, I was positive I was going to see a good show.
- [Fringe @ Divan Orange Day 2: Hey Ocean | Highs | Rosie June](https://mobtreal.com/fringe-divan-orange-day-2-hey-ocean-highs-rosie-june/): Friday night was day 2 of Indie Montreal’s Fringe showcase at Divan Orange. The theme of the night musically seemed to be summer, though Rosie June’s sound seemed more fitting for rainy summer days, whereas Highs invoked mental images of the beach, and Hey Ocean would suit any summer activity from bicycling to backyard dance parties.
- [Quickie Review: Johnny Legdick](https://mobtreal.com/quickie-review-johnny-legdick/): I have 5 reviews to post so I&#8217;m downsizing &#8217;em and getting right to the point. Welcome to Quickie Review Yes the title alone was enough to catch my intention. After the Fringe Fir All, I was sold. Wednesday I caught this Rock Opera called Johnny Legdick. Yes he has a leg where his dick is suppose to be. Amazing right?
- [Fringe @ Divan Orange: A soulful evening with Chic Gamine and Lakes of Canada](https://mobtreal.com/fringe-divan-orange-a-soulful-evening-with-chic-gamine-and-lakes-of-canada/): Last night kicked off this weekend’s St. Ambroise Festival de Fringe Montréal and Indie Montreal collaboration at Divan Orange started with Chic Gamine and Lakes of Canada. First on stage was Montreal based Lakes of Canada.
- [#13th Hour Pt 2](https://mobtreal.com/13th-hour-pt-2/): Wednesday night was the 13th Hour Beyonce Dance party. I don&#8217;t know when this happened but ladies go wild for Beyonce. I mean crazy wild. And apparently  guys do  too!
- [FANTASIA FESTIVAL 2014 - SNEAK PEEK!](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-festival-2014-sneak-peek/): Hey genre film geeks&#8211; yeah, I&#8217;m talking to you. Yeah, you! You animé-loving, horror-fiending, kung-fu fighting, lynchian-quiet-euro-art-house-maniac!
- [Seriously,Whose F*** is it Anyway?](https://mobtreal.com/seriouslywhose-f-is-it-anyway/): Tuesday night, I went to see Whose F*** is it Anyway  at Cabaret du Mile End. A take on the original show, Whose Line is it Anyway. I love this show so the right execution of is was very important to me. and I wasn&#8217;t dissappointed.  They were right on the ball.
- [In Memoriam is a hit!](https://mobtreal.com/in-memoriam-is-a-hit/): Funerals and wakes are unfortunately a part of everyone&#8217;s life. Death is just the last stop we must make. How we choose to celebrate ones life or mourn ones passing, is up to us. When I die, I want a wake like Cheddar Fandango.
- [The 13th Hour PT 1](https://mobtreal.com/the-13th-hour-part-1/): After spending the day in the sun and checking out the Mural Festival on St-Laurent. I took a nap l, woke up at 9 and was ready to take on some 13th Hour action. I&#8217;m so happy to be living  minutes from the spot. Makes it easier to go and harder to say no.
- [Grinding hard](https://mobtreal.com/grinding-hard/): This past Tuesday at Théâtre Ste-Catherine was the Fringe Edition of Grinders Comedy Show. It happens every Tuesday at 9pm where comedians will have me and do what they do best and that&#8217;s grind. Grind their jokes and their soul for some laughs.
- [Win Tickets to see Matt Davis](https://mobtreal.com/mattdavis/): Yes Montreal, you can win tickets to see Matt Davis at the Comedy Nest July 3rd-5th. Mobtreal is giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see him on Thursday night, July 3rd.
- [The QDF has a lot in store this summer](https://mobtreal.com/qdf-has-a-lot-in-store-this-summer/): Tuesday night, the Fringe After Dark shows kept going with the Quebec Drama Federation Théâtre Calendar Summer Launch at Théâtre St-Catherine. Some of them are apart of the Fringe, others not, but they all have one thing in common and that is the level of talent each show has to offer.
- [Inside The Talking C*ck](https://mobtreal.com/inside-the-talking-cck/): Brave New Comedy is staging a surprising new show at the Fringe Festival this summer. We created this little off-shoot of Brave New Productions in order to explore daring new frontiers of stand-up comedy. We wanted to see where we could get creative with a format that is established and routine. A year of live shows, podcasts and web series has brought us to &#8220;Talking Cock&#8221;.
- [There IS something funny going on!](https://mobtreal.com/tsfgo-is-a-true-statement/): Yes there&#8217;s not something funny going on all the time in life but sometimes, just sometimes, you can always find laughter at the same place.  This place is Blue Dogs on Monday night where There&#8217;s Something Funny Going On produced by Emma Wilkie and Rashta Kruger.
- [Ninja Burlesque](https://mobtreal.com/ninja-burlesque/): Last night was the opening show of Cherry Typhoon and her Ninja Burlesque. How exciting! Ninja and burlesque? Not something you see every day. During FRINGE it is! You can see it all this week at the Wiggle Room. I work at the venue on a regular basis and if you&#8217;ve never heard of it, it&#8217;s a great show bar that brings you back to the speakeasy days of live entertainment and delicious cocktails.
- [Série de Musique Indie Montréal FRINGE](https://mobtreal.com/serie-de-musique-indie-montreal-fringe/): Non seulement du théatre mais la musique aussi fait parti du Fringe! Voici ce que  SÉRIE DE MUSIQUE INDIE MONTREAL FRINGE vous offre!  Tous les spectacles auront lieu au Divan Orange, 4234 St-Laurent, du 5 au 21 Juin. Les billets sont $10 (+$2 tx &amp; svc).
- [Art at it's best ! #FringeGalerie](https://mobtreal.com/art-at-his-best-fringegalerie-3/): As you know people it&#8217;s FRINGE season . It&#8217;s time to make good decisions about where you want to be. I made a good one yesterday going to one of their events which was the Fringe Galerie.
- [TJ Dawe - Thanks for the Mind F**k](https://mobtreal.com/tj-dawe-thanks-for-the-mind-fk/): Last night I attended my first Fringe festival event, and today I am totally fucked up. Let me explain &#8211; as it was rather a strange and rewarding kind of disruption in an otherwise very busy world called my life. Sweating like a hot yoga session, which I imagine is pretty hot although I would never be coerced into trying something so physical, I was sat in the Mainline Theatre waiting for the fringe show featuring TJ Dawe. TJ&#8217;s act is a one man show delivered as a monologue. Aside from a humorously improv&#8217;d moment caused by a music snafu at [&hellip;]
- [Old Time Radio from home](https://mobtreal.com/old-time-radio-from-home/): Last night from home, I decided to take in the full experience of The Old Time Radio Theatre presented by No More Radio. I plugged it into the stereo at home and I let it rip. Organ included.
- [#JFL42 2014 Lineup announcement + comedy fest cheat sheet!](https://mobtreal.com/jfl42-2014-lineup-announcement-comedy-fest-cheat-sheet/): Festival season has kicked off, line up announcements were released months ago. But wait! There’s more! Toronto’s JFL42, taking place September 18th -27th, has just announced 6 of their headliners and 35 out of 42 of their must watch acts! **Cheat sheet for comedy nerds at the end of the post.**
- [The Fringe is off to a great start!](https://mobtreal.com/thefringeisofftoagreatstart/): It has begun. Last night at Café Campus was the launch for the Fringe Festival. What a night, what a production, what madness, what fun! It was my first time sitting through the 4 hour event and let me tell you, I am proud of myself and all of those who stuck it through.
- [1st Reality Motorcycle Reality TV Show](https://mobtreal.com/1st-reality-motorcycle-reality-tv-show/): You all know about me, Boss Jo but what do you know about the other co-founder of Mobtreal.com? Andy Famous is the mastermind behind this new reality TV Show.  He is pleased to announce the release of HOTLAP&#8216;s Epsiode 1 series trailer and preview video reel now available on YouTube.  Check out the the trailer below!
- [Les Nuits du Fringe](https://mobtreal.com/fringe-after-dark-shows/): Le Fringe commence lundi prochain et Mobtréal est excité! Nous sommes en charge de couvrir les spectacles Les Nuits du Fringe. Alors de quoi cela consiste? Une variété de sujet. L&#8217;humour, du théâtre, burlesque, radio, dance&#8230; Tu y trouvera ton goût certain. Voici une liste avec toute les informations nécessaire: Nom, sujet, date, heure et lien pour acheter les billets.  Aussi il ne reste qu&#8217;une journée pour gagner un SUPERPASS pour voir tout les shows du FRINGE! Dépécher vous!
- [Montreal represents at the Sirius XM Competition](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-represents-at-the-sirius-xm-competition/): This past Tuesday night was for many a critical hockey game and yes we won. But for those who love to laugh, the Comedy Nest had the Sirius XM competition going on. And despite the hockey game, the place was packed!
- [Just For Laughs going all out!](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-going-all-out/): If you we&#8217;re disappointed with last year&#8217;s Just For Laughs line-up well I think this years will be its redemption. They have announced their line up for this years festival and I am very excited.
- [Where is the FRINGE?](https://mobtreal.com/where-is-the-fringe/): So where is the Fringe? The FRINGE is everywhere!!! No really it is everywhere. Because there are so many shows, we cannot cram them into just one venue. So below you have a list of all of them. If you want to know what shows are playing, just click the link for more information! Also, you still have time to win a FRINGE SUPERPASS to see all the shows. That&#8217;s right ALL the shows. Enter now!
- [It's time for the #FRINGEBuzz](https://mobtreal.com/its-time-for-the-fringebuzz/): Yes it&#8217;s back for its 24th edition. The St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival which takes place from June 2-22nd 2014. The festival will do what it does best and that&#8217;s offering uncensored programming, a diverse and eclectic range of shows and 100% of all box office goes back to the artists. This year there will be over 700 performances by artists coming from everywhere! Quebec, New York, LA, Seattle, Japan, Australia and the UK and ranging from music, dance, theatre, visual arts, film and more. No matter what you&#8217;re into, you&#8217;ll find something at the FRINGE for your taste buds.
- [54 Beverly Park](https://mobtreal.com/54-beverly-park/): Gorgeous French chateau design by renowned architect Richard Landry. Completely renovated with sophisticated French elegance and state of the art details. Beautiful grounds, manicured gardens, expansive lawns, and spectacular pool area and tennis court all privately situated in the exclusive guard gated North Beverly Park enclave. Grand public rooms, magnificent living room, formal dining room, library/office, gourmet kitchen with open family room, full screening room, a truly amazing master suite with his and hers and additional designer bedroom suites plus staff. All gracefully appointed with exquisite custom carved panels, antique mirrors and the finest imported marbles, onyx and luxurious finishes. All [&hellip;]
- [#HPMOM Contest](https://mobtreal.com/hpmom/): Hello! So mothers day is coming up and in trying to up my social media experience, I have become an official ambassodor for this #HPMOM contest. You will be seeing on my Twitter and Facebook links to this contest. No it is not spam! On the contrary, please click, share, comment, retweet to your friends and followers. Because yes for real you can win a $4500 travel credit, a &#8220;Just For Mom&#8221; Prize Package or an HP Print bundle. All you got to do share a time when you should of listened to your mom and you wished you did. I know [&hellip;]
- [We're apart of the FRINGE and this is for you!](https://mobtreal.com/were-apart-of-the-fringe-and-this-is-for-you/): I am so happy to announce that Mobtreal will be a media partner for the St-Ambroise FRINGE Festival this year. They were so happy about our 2013 coverage that they have asked us back in style! So proud of my team and you readers for making it happen. So let&#8217;s do it again!
- [Clients with a Cause: Kathy Van Zeeland](https://mobtreal.com/clients-with-a-cause-kathy-van-zeeland/): Experts say that children can smile up to 400 times a day. But what if they are unable to smile at all? That was the idea behind the life-changing establishment of Operation Smile, founded by Dr. Bill Magee and his wife Kathy 30 years ago. Operation Smile is a mobilized source of medical professionals and loving hearts alike who provide safe and effective reconstructive surgery and medical care for children born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities. Lisa Lori is a mother of three boys Zachary, Luke and Griffin, each born with facial paralysis. After her experience with [&hellip;]
- [Lancement officiel de la nouvelle production de la cinéaste Patricia Chica](https://mobtreal.com/lancement-officiel-de-la-nouvelle-production-de-la-cineaste-patricia-chica/): Présentation du court-métrage Serpent&#8217;s Lullaby en exclusivité! Avant sa présentation au Short Film Corner du Festival de Cannes, le drame poétique Serpent&#8217;s Lullaby de la cinéaste Patricia Chica sera lancé Cabaret Cléopatre, lieu mythique de la scène alternative Montréalaise.
- [This will be a Comedy Contraption](https://mobtreal.com/this-will-be-a-comedy-contraption/): Because I need to promote his event and because I have no time, I will copy and paste the press release for an upcoming show starring one of my favorite comics who left and is coming back. Stephen Spinola will be in the house, the Theatre St-Catherine house this May 15th with a 3 hour show called  Mr. McStevie&#8217;s Comedy Contraption followed by an Underpants Karaoke Party&#8230; cuz that&#8217;s just how Stevie rolls.
- [Ready, Set, Grow!](https://mobtreal.com/ready-set-grow/): Did you know that April is National Garden Month? Makes perfect sense being it spring and all! I decided to share this picture in support of this month. To all the flowers I wear throughout the year, this ones for you!
- [Love The Skin You're In](https://mobtreal.com/love-the-skin-youre-in/): We all want to feel beautiful and good in our skin. The media can make that hard. Always portraying what they think is perfect and beautiful. I know I have struggled with my image being a black woman and wanting white hair. If you haven&#8217;t seen the documentary &#8220;Good Hair&#8221; with Chris Rock, I highly recommend that you do. Black woman think to have beautiful they must have long straight hair, falling on either side of our face. There is a reason God made us the way He did. We have nappy, hard to manage hair. Yes we do but it&#8217;s [&hellip;]
- [Connie’s May Lust List](https://mobtreal.com/connies-may-lust-list/): May has arrived, and spring is in full bloom!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This month for me is dedicated to indulging the senses starting with these three things&hellip;an unbelievable place, a scent that I cannot get enough of, and the must have &ldquo;it&rdquo; bag that I am, quite literally, dreaming about! 1.&nbsp;Cappadocia, Turkey Destination:&nbsp; Cappadocia.&nbsp; Most people think of Istanbul when you mention Turkey, but Cappadocia is said to be an experience like no other.&nbsp; I have had the pleasure of traveling to many mysterious even majestic places but this one might just surpass them with its dreamlike qualities.&nbsp; The distinctive rock formations fashioned from [&hellip;]
- [Time to change](https://mobtreal.com/time-to-change/): If you saw my Facebook post last week, you might think Jo has gone of the hill. No on the contrary, I have finally come back to the road and I want to follow it this time. The path that I have created off the main road with Mobtreal is not going anywhere because this is my hobby, my passion. I love to write and I love to create.  But I need to live and that is something I haven&#8217;t been doing properly. Time to change this.
- [Comedian - Tim Rabnett](https://mobtreal.com/tim-rabnett/): How likeable is Tim Rabnett? Well for starters he’s overcome the stigma of being an Ontario-born Anglophone to become one of Montreal’s most beloved comedians. It helps that he’s extremely funny, using a deliberate, often academic approach to deliver intelligent, insightful and occasionally outrageous material. Tim is equally comfortable sharing his ideas in a clean corporate environment, as he is in colleges or clubs. Tim has recently filmed television sets for Just For Laughs, The Halifax Comedy Festival and CBC radio’s LOL and The Debaters. Whether you are young or old, clean or crass, and even if you generally don’t like [&hellip;]
- [Les Coureurs de Jupons !](https://mobtreal.com/les-coureurs-de-jupon/): En marchant aujourd’hui sur  la Promenade Masson, j’ai eu l’opportunité  de découvrir  un magasin rempli de créations de designer exceptionnelle. Celui-ci est inondé de vêtements fabriqué au Québec,  une belle fierté à partager. Chez Les Coureurs de Jupons   on y retrouve  de tout  genre.
- [The Balding is coming soon](https://mobtreal.com/the-balding-is-coming-soon/): Bald. Being bald. Going bald. Are you in one or all these categories? How does one get there? Is it the stress of everyday life? Is it the food we eat? Or maybe it&#8217;s the bad things we put in our body? Well come and find out why The Balding is happening to Jeff Gandel. Find out that becoming a man is a lot more than your voice dropping.
- [Mélissa Nepton !](https://mobtreal.com/melissa-nepton/): Vous êtes vous déjà demandez ce qu&#8217;une tempête de neige pouvait vous empêcher de faire? Bien évidement, la liste est très longue. Une chose est bien sur de mon côté, aller à un défilé de Mélissa Nepton n&#8217;en fait pas parti. J&#8217;ai eu mercredi soir, l&#8217;opportunité d&#8217;assister à ce magnifique événement qui prenait place à l&#8217;Auberge Saint-Gabriel.
- [REVIEW: The Wiggle Room Presents Boylesque](https://mobtreal.com/review-wiggle-room-presents-boylesque/): Hello fellow Mobtreal readers! This review is coming to you a bit late, I do apologize for that in advance, but this week has been a crazy one. So let&#8217;s get down to it, shall we? I had the pleasure of seeing an amazing show at one of my favourite Montreal venues, The Wiggle Room,  and if you candidly visit the wiggle room then you are probably aware of their Signature Saturday Burlesque shows, featuring some of Montreals top notch women in the Burlesque industry.
- [Mainline Theatre Presents "Alex Cross and His Rise To Fame"](https://mobtreal.com/review-mainline-theater-presents-alex-crosss-rise-to-fame/): Last Friday I caught &#8220;Alex Cross and His Rise To Fame&#8221; at the Mainline Theatre on St. Laurent the play was directed and produced by a genius who goes by the name of Franco De Crescentis. This was my very first time watching a play at the Mainline Theatre of this nature, and it was this play in particular that sparked my interest in theatrics, causing  a happy spark and stir inside of me, and inspiring me to pursue more theatrical shows to cover for the blog, and for all of you wonderful readers out there!
- [David Heti](https://mobtreal.com/david-heti/): David Heti Quietly waiting out his remaining days in the hopes of something better, David Heti is never sadder than after breakfast. Described as a “Darker Woody Allen” with a “brilliant mind,” his “vile, smart, dangerous material…is devastatingly original.” London, New York, the Dark Comedy Festival, other festivals, lesser cities, Cleveland, etc., he’s been around a bit! David Heti Twitter David Heti Facebook
- [Heidi Foss](https://mobtreal.com/heidi-foss/): Called ‘a revelation’ by UK’s ‘The Independent’ and heralded as ‘fantastically intelligent’ by ‘The Globe and Mail’, Heidi Foss is a three time Canadian Comedy Award nominee for Best Female Stand-up in Canada, and has combined her background in theatre with her unusually sardonic perception of everyday life to become a standout presence on the North American comedy scene. Her dry, deadpan delivery has earned her three televised galas as a part of the Montreal International ‘Just For Laughs’ Festival, as well as numerous appearances on CBC radio, television, CBC’s ‘Halifax Comedy Festival’, and on CTV’s ‘Comedy Now!’ In addition to [&hellip;]
- [Comedian - Sebastien Bourgault](https://mobtreal.com/sebastien-bourgault/): Sebastien Bourgault, who recently started his English comedy career. With More than 1000 performances in bars, 10 Gala TV in Grand Rire and Comedy Club as well as several outdoor stages and appearances at the Just for Laughs festival on street art, Sebastien’s humorous background allows him to make real connection with the audience. He was also a columnist for Radio-Canada, in addition to shoot TV commercials and as spokesperson. Let yourself be transported into the energetic world of Sébastien Bourgault! One of the best kept secrets in the entertainment industry, Bourgault is the archetype of tying comedian who tells you life as he sees [&hellip;]
- [Headlining Comedy/ Entertainment This Week In Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/headlining-comedy-entertainment-this-week-in-montreal/): This Friday March 7th The Wiggle Room (3874 Blvd. St. Laurent) presents it&#8217;s first &#8220;Signature Boylesque&#8221; hosted by Tony Bravo and featuring a line-up that consists of mainly MALE burlesque dancers like Glamorous &amp; Classy Tristan Ginger, Fan-Cy Man Michael J MCarthy, Sebastian Stone, Golden Thunderpants,
- [Ave du Parc, say hello to Hip-Hop Café!](https://mobtreal.com/ave-du-parc-say-hello-to-hip-hop-cafe/): So the word on the street is that there is a really super cool venue called the Hip Hop Café that just opened up on Ave du Parc this March. Oliver Brault is the one responsible for bringing this amazing concept alive&#8230; a business plan and vision that he has held in his heart for around 10 years.
- [REVIEW: Mobtreal & The Wiggle Room present "DJOKES Unchained" ](https://mobtreal.com/review-mobtreal-the-wiggle-room-present-djokes-unchained/): Last night I returned to The Wiggle Room to check out one of Mobtreal&#8217;s comedy shows &#8220;DJOKES Unchained&#8221;  hosting the show that night was none other than Paul Baluyot, and there was a fantastic line-up of comedians that night, including Andy Tenderloins, Jason Yearow, DoubleXL, Matt Shury,  and headliner Guido Cocomello.
- [RANT: "People that ask you to 'LIKE' their photos on Facebook"](https://mobtreal.com/rant-people-that-ask-you-to-like-their-photos-on-facebook/): It&#8217;s that time of the month again! and no, I&#8217;m not talking about menstrual cycles&#8211; I&#8217;m talking about my monthly rant this week.
- [REVIEW: Comedy Show at Burritoville](https://mobtreal.com/review-comedy-show-at-burritoville/): I first got the tip off about this comedy show supposedly going down at Burritoville from my friend, and comedian, Mike Carozza. I&#8217;ve been to a lot of new venues recently, Burritoville being one of them, so I was pretty excited. It&#8217;s a really interesting venue, and the show was taking place on the second floor.
- [REVIEW: Club PEOPL presents "Peopl's Comedy"](https://mobtreal.com/review-club-peopl-presents-peopls-comedy/): So last night I went to this really cool venue on Notre Dame O. right off of St. Helene street, you may have been there before, it&#8217;s call Club Peopl and I had the pleasure of checking it out. I had no idea what to expect, but as soon as I made my way down the stairs and into the basement area I was pleasantly surprised with the whole thing. I got there a little bit earlier than I anticipated but none the less found my seat (which was a VERY comfortable leather love seat)
- [Headlining Comedy/ Entertainment this Weekend in Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/headlining-comedy-entertainment-this-weekend-in-montreal/): This Saturday February 29th, The Wiggle Room celebrates their very first &#8220;Tiki Night&#8221; which will feature all sort of wonderful spectacles  such as tantalizing hula girls, ripping surf rock, sailors, mermaids, and last but not least, RUM! 
- [Alex Cross and His Rise to Fame UNCUT](https://mobtreal.com/alex-cross-and-his-rise-to-fame-uncut/): Yes he&#8217;s back Montreal and this time he&#8217;s showing it all! &#8220;Alex Cross and His Rise to Fame&#8221; is coming back in March for another run. New costumes, new cast, new set&#8230; You get the drift. It&#8217;s Alex Cross 2.0! Come and embark on this wild adventure that has been tweaked and is now uncut for you to see.  A rock and roll comedy satire? i&#8217;m so down! Medulla Oblongata Productions is the company  behind this project. They consists of a very dedicated creative team and cast who all have strong backgrounds in theatre and film entertainment.
- [Headlining Comedy/Events This Weekend In Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/headlining-comedyevents-this-weekend-in-montreal/): &#8220;A 1920s burlesque sophistiqué met a trio of stooges, a barrel-chested boylesquer and a gregarious Gatsby gal. They were such a WHOOP that she invited them to hop in the ol’ breezer and take a drive to sin city&#8230;&#8221;
- [Feature Friday Comedy Show - Vendredi Vedette Gala d'Humour](https://mobtreal.com/feature-friday-vendredi-vedette/):  Feature Fridays at Parc des Princes The last Friday of every month, we put 3 comics well on there way to becoming the next big name in the Montreal comedy scene, if not already there. It&#8217;s a bilingual show so you can see some French and English comedy. Add an energetic host and you got yourself a great Friday night! Chef Sebo will be cooking up some delicious hot food for your tummy because we eat AND drink at Parc des Princes. Showtime 9pm but come at 8pm for delicious food! Tickets 12$ Food included We hope to see you there! [&hellip;]
- [Rumble In Da Hood](https://mobtreal.com/rumble-in-da-hood/): 10 comics will do 6 minutes each. Their names will be randomly picked from a hat to give everyone a fair chance. Then there will be an intermission during which the audience picks their favorite 3 comics. First prize wins 40$ bar tab will come back to rumble for his 5 minute spot on our Feature Friday show which happens the last Friday of every month at PDP. 2nd Prize 20$ bar tab and 3rd place is a pitcher. Sound good to you? Sounds fun to me! Beer is 4$ and booze is 5.50$. If you come will 3 peeps, you [&hellip;]
- ["Traiteur Elegance" Catering Service Aims To please!](https://mobtreal.com/traiteur-elegance-catering-service-aims-to-please/): Traiteur Elegance (which translates to: &#8220;Elegant Catering&#8221; in English) is a Montreal based catering service that tends to your every delicious wishes, and specializes in cooking Italian, Lebanese and Mediterranean food. Traiteur Elegance  always adds a touch of sophistication and fun to your table that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
- [ComedyWorks Presents: Wednesday's Comedy All-Stars](https://mobtreal.com/comedyworks-presents-wednesdays-comedy-all-stars/): Every Wednesday The Comedy Works  hosts a show known as &#8220;Wednesday&#8217;s Comedy All-stars&#8220; and it&#8217;s almost that amazing time of the week again&#8211; hump day! What better way to spend hump day than laughing your rump off at Comedy Works&#8217; venue? I&#8217;ve attended a few comedy shows at The Comedy Works (1238 Bishop St.) in the past and it&#8217;s one of my favorite venues by far.
- [MTL Designs presents #NoRegard this February 21st](https://mobtreal.com/mtl-designs-presents-noregard-this-february-21st/): &nbsp; Hello Montreal! I bet you&#8217;re wondering what the hell you&#8217;re going to do with yourself this Friday, and if you&#8217;re reading this right now I&#8217;m here to answer your burning question. This Friday February 21st, Frite Alors (Pirhana Bar) will be providing a very intimate setting for an incredible hip-hop show featuring some of Montreal&#8217;s most talented underground artists and you are invited to come and join the hip-hop madness!
- [After The Weekends: The Great Gatsby Movie Review](https://mobtreal.com/after-the-weekends-the-great-gatsby-movie-review/): Hey everyone! Another beautiful Monday morning in Montreal, and seeing as Valentine&#8217;s day was last Friday I sort of spent the V-day weekend in relaxation mode, and honestly it was one of the nicest weekends that I&#8217;ve had in awhile. On Saturday I curled up on the couch and finally got the chance to watch &#8220;The Great Gatsby&#8221; starring the hauntingly gorgeous Leonardo DiCaprio (one of my celebrity crushes)  and I really enjoyed it! It made me laugh, and it made me weep (though I was watching it with a friend and I was trying to hide the fact that by [&hellip;]
- [The Inside Story Of James Mullinger’s Movie About His Life](https://mobtreal.com/the-inside-story-of-james-mullingers-movie-about-his-life/): Critically acclaimed British comedian James Mullinger is returning to Montreal’s Comedyworks this Thursday to Saturday, performing five shows over three nights. Back by popular demand after a barnstorming run in May, he was nominated for the Just For Laughs Best Comedy Show Award at last year’s Montreal Fringe and was recently nominated for Best Live Solo Show at the Canadian Comedy Awards. He was recently profiled by the Globe &amp; Mail and despite the fact he was promoting a headline run in Toronto, he talked of his love to Montreal. A big budget British movie about his life was recently completed starring Jimmy Carr, Mike Ward, Derek Seguin, Gilbert Gottfried, [&hellip;]
- [VisitMTL launches in style](https://mobtreal.com/visitmtl-launches-in-style/): You would think that a world-class city like Montreal wouldn&#8217;t need any help attracting tourists, having pulled in over 9 million tourists in 2014 alone. But there&#8217;s one company that begs to differ and has taken upon themselves to put Montreal on the map as a top destination in North America, VisitMTL.
- [La Joie de Vivre à MONTRÉAL!](https://mobtreal.com/la-joie-de-vivre-de-montreal/): Voila! Ça fait maintenant 20 ans que j’habite sur cette île et vous dire que je la connais à 100% serait un mensonge. La ville dans laquelle j’habite est magnifique et il y a une nouvelle découverte qui m’attend à chaque jour. L&#8217;aventure que nous propose Montréal à travers ces quartiers, ces habitants, ces restaurants, ces cafés, ces magasins est sans limite. Tout ce qui peut attirer une personne est ici et bien sur de manière différentes car  Montréal est une ville remplie de diversité. Il y a toujours du nouveau et donc il nous faut de l’énergie non épuisable pour la découvrir. [&hellip;]
- [It's time to VisitMtl](https://mobtreal.com/its-time-to-visitmtl/): Today marks a special day for Katelynd Kuhar and Reese Turner. Today is the day they launch VisitMtl with their partner Jack Fattal. I&#8217;m so excited for them and happy that Mobtreal can be apart of the event.
- [Drunk in Love !](https://mobtreal.com/drunk-in-love/): Just last week I was attending I would say a very convenient and wonderful event. It took place at Place Bonaventure and was open Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th to the public. During these two days, you had the possibility to assist various conferences or to simply walk around the exposition to discover new tastes, of wine, cider, cocktail, cheese and so much more.
- [5 Entrepreneurs et Leurs Succès](https://mobtreal.com/5-entrepreneurs-et-leurs-succes/): Saviez vous que&#8230; ? La Vie en Rose , François Roberge François Roberge a gradué en 1987 à HEC et plus tard à l&#8217;age 33 ans, qu&#8217;il apporterait un changement dans sa vie. En effet, en 1996 il prend acquisition des actifs de La Vie en Rose. On lui à souvent dit qu&#8217;il était fou, chanceux et finalement,  peut-être un peu compétent. Mais évidemment, plusieurs on du changer leur façon de penser. Monsieur Roberge a transformé les chiffres d&#8217;affaires de la compagnie. Celle-ci qui avait un déficit de 600,000$ par année et qui ne comptait que 23 magasins a commencé les profits dès la première année. Plusieurs [&hellip;]
- [Discovering the business of fashion](https://mobtreal.com/discovering-the-business-of-fashion/): So after reading a couple of my articles, you might have figured out that I enjoy discovering new things no matter how much I think I won&#8217;t appreciate it.  I like to find underground events, not that I don&#8217;t enjoy the more commercialize one but there is always a treasure somewhere and finding it is the hardest part but when you do it&#8217;s all worth it .
- [You will be FURIOUS!](https://mobtreal.com/you-will-be-furious/): You never know who you&#8217;ll meet during Just For Laughs in Montreal and if they will come back around in your life. Well I&#8217;m happy about this one who did. Meet Kirsten Finch and although we&#8217;ve only  spoken once, I got the vibe that she likes to laugh and for me, that&#8217;s the main criteria to pass my threshold. 
- [Burlesque Delirium puts their twist on Game of Thrones](https://mobtreal.com/delirium-burlesque-puts-their-twist-on-game-of-thrones/): Sunday marked the beginning of Burlesque Delirium’s special series which showcases talent from female and male burlesque performers alike through the telling of each season of Game of Thrones, as shown on HBO thus far. The shows are at Cafe Cleopatra.
- [Here, my dear (It’s been a year)](https://mobtreal.com/here-my-dear-its-been-a-year/): I’m fairly good at moping; I won’t lie. But this was different. I’d been through heartbreak before, though nothing close. This was Motown type hurt, the kind where just rolling out of bed meant I’d won. There were a fair amount of days where feet and floor never met. Jimmy Ruffin once asked what becomes of the broken hearted. His question was rhetorical, but I would’ve appreciated an answer, however horrible. “Time,” that’s what most everyone said. All time did was make it worse. I might have cried for 11 months and 21 days straight. When the streak finally ended, I [&hellip;]
- [Only Six Seconds To Make You Laugh](https://mobtreal.com/only-six-seconds-to-make-you-laugh/): Comedy for limited attention spans&#8230; Imagine you only had six seconds to tell a joke, to make somebody laugh. Could you do it?
- [Jokers Corner is Back with fire!](https://mobtreal.com/jokers-corner-is-back-with-fire/): This past Friday, I went and supported comedian Keesha Brownie and her relaunch of Jokers Corner. After being on hold for 3 years, the full room showed just how much the event was missed.
- [Yellow cars, cold city and bitterness...](https://mobtreal.com/yellow-cars-cold-city-bitterness/): So we all know about the war that’s going on not only here in Montreal but also in many other countries. UBER VS CAB drivers. Some might think it’s a stupid war, while others are very concerned about the taxi drivers and their role in city life.
- [Saying Goodbye to our Host, Katelynd Kuhar](https://mobtreal.com/saying-goodbye-to-our-host-katelynd-kuhar/): It was over two years ago that I started the Mobtreal Comedy Corner. With the help of Paul Ash, I was introduced to Erik Suhku, host of Upstage on. Right away, Erik and I clicked and he offered me a segment on his show. I had never done radio before but was in &#8220;new challenge&#8221; mode so off I went. But I didn&#8217;t do it on my own. And now the time has come to say goodbye to the lady that made this segment her own, Katelynd Kuhar.
- [Let's Talk Chicken Montreal!](https://mobtreal.com/lets-talk-chicken-montreal/): Montreal is a city obsessed with chicken. Bring a friend from out of Quebec to your favourite rotisserie and the first words out of their mouth will most likely be, &#8220;What am I supposed to do with half of a toasted hamburger bun?&#8221;
- [Hanging out with Eman El-Husseini](https://mobtreal.com/hanging-out-with-eman-el-husseini/): Eman El-Husseini to many is a comedian. She&#8217;s a talented, young woman working her way to the top in a hard and male dominated industry. But I know her as one if the first comedians who supported me in my new adventure of blogging and discovering comedy in Montreal and over the years has become a dear friend to me. We may not have seen each other all the time or talked on the phone. But I knew that if I reached out to her, she would be there to answer my call. For this, she has always been on my [&hellip;]
- [Jokers Corner Halloween Edition](https://mobtreal.com/jokers-corner-halloween-edition/): After a 3 year hiatus, Jokers Corner Comedy Series is back for Halloween! Keesha Brownie has put together some of the funniest and most explosive comics for you this Friday, October 30th at Wild Wings in Brampton.
- [Don't Dream It, Be it - At #RockyMainline](https://mobtreal.com/dont-dream-it-be-it-at-rockymainline/): I have a confession to make. I&#8217;m a virgin. A rocky horror virgin, or at least I was until last night.
- [JFL42's Last Day](https://mobtreal.com/jfl42s-last-day/): It has been a few weeks since the JFL42 festival concluded. But we haven&#8217;t forgotten to tell you about it. Boss De Bortoli and I were out indulging ourselves on the comedy talent that flooded the city of Toronto for a just over a week. I didn&#8217;t get out to see as many shows as I normally would have but Boss De Bortoli made up the difference for me. 
- [Guillaume Wagner : Trop humain](https://mobtreal.com/guillaume-wagner-trop-humain/): En mars dernier, l’humoriste Guillaume Wagner annonçait l’arrivée de son nouveau one man show « Trop humain », via une conférence de presse. Plus rapidement que ça en prend pour épeler « ouate de phoque », Wagner était « brutalisé » devant les médias. L’humoriste a refusé de se prononcer sur si c’était arrangé avec le gars des vues ou non. Après avoir assisté à la première médiatique de son nouveau spectacle, plus de place au doute. Wagner veut brasser la cage, que ce soit en mettant en scène une bataille ou bien en récitant des gags.
- [Win Tickets to see Ben Miner](https://mobtreal.com/win-tickets-to-see-ben-miner/): Hi everyone! It&#8217;s ticket giveaway time! This is your chance to win tickets to see the host of Comic Stripped on SiriusXM&#8217;s Canada Laughs this Saturday, October 17th 2015 8:30pm. He has performed in almost every club across Canada and if you haven&#8217;t seen him yet, this is your chance! That&#8217;s right folks Ben Miner will be making Montrealers laugh this weekend at the Comedyworks from October 15th-17th. You have from now until Friday noon to enter the giveaway and win!
- [7 INTERESTING FILMS TO CATCH AT THE FESTIVAL DU NOUVEAU CINEMA 2015](https://mobtreal.com/7-interesting-films-to-catch-at-the-festival-du-nouveau-cinema-2015/): 1. DENNIS RODMAN&#8217;S BIG BANG IN PYONGYANG 
- [Join the Mob!](https://mobtreal.com/join-the-mob/): Do you like to write?  Do you like to attend festivals and shows for free? Are you outgoing and social? Do you want to be apart of a Mob for Hire where you get paid to express yourself and promote what you love? If you answered yes to anyone these questions, we want you!
- [Last Comic Standing Winner is Derek Seguin](https://mobtreal.com/last-comic-standing-winner-is-derek-seguin/): We at the mob just wanted to give a big shout out to Derek Seguin who won the Sirius XM&#8217;s Last Comic Standing Competition at JFL42 last night.
- [Battle Jar: Season Finale](https://mobtreal.com/battle-jar-season-finale/): One of my favorite parts of running Mobtreal is that I never know what I will find in my inbox everyday. After they followed us on Twitter, the word Battle Jar seemed to follow me on the internet, like spyware. I&#8217;m happy it did. I stumbled upon a comedic web series called Battle Jar. (It will be stuck in your head too now) They have just announced the Season Finale and you can watch it if you click Read More!
- [“AFTERMATH” IS INTENSE  AND COMPELLING](https://mobtreal.com/aftermath-is-intense-and-compelling/): The Waterworks company, created by 1994 Concordia grads Rob Langford and Tracey Houston, is committed to staging contemporary playwrighting by women from around the world, That they have indeed done, with such as Canada&#8217;s Judith Thompson&#8217;s “Palace at the End” and U.K.&#8217;s Cat Jones&#8217;s “Glory Dazed”.
- [The fatkiD Comedy Tour](https://mobtreal.com/the-fatkid-comedy-tour/): Born and raised in Barrie, Adrian Sawyer set out on a mission to prove his teachers wrong and show them that he can make a career from telling jokes. Six years later, he has performed all across North America and is in full swing of his second comedy tour, The fatkiD Comedy Tour. After last year&#8217;s success, how could he resist! The tour kicked off September 19th in Alliston and the next stop is&#8230; WOO! WOO! Montreal!
- [The Full Line-Up For "The Star Power Variety Hour" Unveiled](https://mobtreal.com/the-full-line-up-for-the-star-power-variety-hour-unveiled/): Impressionists, singers, comics and more take to the stage for a very special Brave New Productions fundraising night  on September 4th at Mainline Theatre.
- [What's your Fantasia ?](https://mobtreal.com/whats-your-fantasia/): Oh my dear Fantasia , You only come once a year and you make yourself very difficult to handle but you are all worth it. This is my second time with you this year and this time I am not taking you for granted. To me you are way more than just an event to go to. You are an incredible cinematic experience, you open your doors to everyone and to every type. This year your diversity of movies has blown me away you made it difficult for me to choose .
- [Just For Laughs Silicon Valley Panel](https://mobtreal.com/silicon-valley-panel/): During the festival, there&#8217;s more than just shows to catch. There&#8217;s industry conferences, award shows and panels. So I flipped my switch and went to the Silicon Valley Panel. I had just seen T.J. Miller perform at the Talk of the Fest and I was hooked. So seeing him live and not in a stand-up context was going to be interesting.
- [FANTASIA FESTIVAL 2015: KEVIN BACON SPEEDS INTO MONTREAL FOR COP CAR!](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-festival-2015-cop-car/): I best summed up COP CAR last week like this: It feels like you&#8217;re watching the Coen Brothers and Spielberg collaborate on some lost classic from a previous era. Yeah, that&#8217;s some high pedigree right there, but that&#8217;s how good this film is.
- [The Absurd and comical Sam Simmons](https://mobtreal.com/the-absurd-and-comical-sam-simmons/): If you&#8217;ve never seen lettuce being bashed together or witnessed toast on a string, you have never been to a Sam Simmons show. Not only does he break the mold of regular stand-up comedy, he takes it to a whole other level.
- [ODYSSEO IS A SPECTACULAR SHOW](https://mobtreal.com/odysseo-is-a-spectacular-show/): ODYSSEO is the second offering by the CAVALIA people who specialize in multi media spectacles enhancing live horses and acrobatic humans. This has overtones of Cirque de Soleil and no wonder, since these two, dare I say, horse operas, are the progeny of Normand Latourelle one of the co-founders of the Cirque. The two entities have no affiliation.
- [FANTASIA FESTIVAL 2015: TURBO KID BLASTS MONTREAL IN A GOOEY PILE OF MUSH… AND WE LOVE IT.](https://mobtreal.com/turbo-kid-blasts-montreal/): Tonight is the SOLD OUT Montreal premiere of the batshit insane Turbo Kid… and this gory ode to 80s apocalyptic cinema does not disappoint one bit.
- [T.J. Miller at Talk of the Fest](https://mobtreal.com/t-j-miller-at-talk-of-the-fest/): Hi Montreal! Mob Boss Jo is back and I&#8217;m here to laugh! Wednesday night I began my Just For Laughs Festival with Talk of the Fest with T.J. Miller.  It was a sold out Club Soda, the atmosphere was hype and and it felt really good to be back.
- [FASHION DECODED :  FMD*CASTING !](https://mobtreal.com/fashion-decoded-fmdcasting/): You know how when you go to a fashion show and you see these stunning woman walking down the catwalk and you are just like &#8220;Damn this could be me! &#8221; Well its kind of true it could be you or should I say now it could have been you.
- [TWELFTH NIGHT HAS GREAT QUOTES AND AUDIENCE APPEAL](https://mobtreal.com/twelfth-night-has-great-quotes-and-audience-appeal/): Repercussion’s Shakespeare- in- the- park production of Twelfth Night is pleasing audiences on many fronts. This echoes its subtitle, What You Will.
- [Jackalope 2015](https://mobtreal.com/jackalope/): There is one thing on my check list that I have always wanted to check that I have not yet done&#8230; be able to skate like a pro.  I got to take in that feeling at the Jackalope Festival this year. Like seriously these girls were killing it and wow getting back on their feet so fast after a hard fall. I do not have enough self power to do half of what they did  today, and especially  with the temperature we had ALL DAY.
- [Fantasia Festival 2015 - POSSESSED splatters clay blood and vomit into your hearts! And The Terror of Frankenstein still haunts!](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-festival-2015-possessed-frankenstein/): Hey film fans, Fantasiafest 2015 started a few days ago and will continue to kick ass for the next few weeks. Here&#8217;s a look at two films debuting tonight that are definitely worth a look.
- [JFL The Nasty Show: Interview with Mike Wilmot](https://mobtreal.com/jfl-the-nasty-show-interview-with-mike-wilmot/): &#8220;You better fucking love yourself unbelievably&#8221; These are words from a funny man who is a JFL veteran and will be closing the Nasty Show this year. Mike Wilmot took some time out of his schedule to talk to the mob about comedy, loving himself and whittling spoons.
- [WILL “DANNY BOY” FILL AN IRISH MUSICAL THEATRE NICHE?](https://mobtreal.com/will-danny-boy-fill-an-irish-musical-theatre-niche/): Frank McCourt`s charming show“The Irish and How They Got That Way” leads off with the statement that the Irish are a Musical race. And so they are..with countless ballads, jigs, reels and refrains. However, what has been lacking is a Broadway style musical celebrating that culture. Only two stage successes come to mind..the Hollywoodish “Finian`s Rainbow” in 1948 (film 1968) and the Tony awards sweep of &#8220;Once” in 2011(based on film 2007). Now Montreal`s LISA FORGET aims to fill that gap. She has originated book, lyrics and music of a production called “Danny Boy” inspired by the most popular of Irish songs.
- [Win tickets to the JFL Ethnic Show](https://mobtreal.com/win-tickets-to-the-jfl-ethnic-show/): Just For Laughs is around the corner and the mob is gearing up to go out, cover and discover what this year&#8217;s festival has in hold for us. Well the mob has something in store for you! Here&#8217;s your chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Ethnic Show Thursday July 9th at Club Soda.
- [MTL Fringe Festival: Tuesday Seeds of War Draft 1 "The Hunt"](https://mobtreal.com/mtl-fringe-festival-tuesday-seeds-of-war-draft-1-the-hunt/): A one woman show, Leah R. Vinebarg wrote and starred in &#8216;Tuesday Seeds of War Draft 1 &#8220;The Hunt&#8221;&#8216; is about loss and a longing for closeness and connectivity to those that we have lost. But it&#8217;s not only about the ones that are lost, but also for those who are here, who are right in front of us.
- [MTL Fringe Festival: Where Were You When I Was Coming?](https://mobtreal.com/mtl-fringe-festival-where-were-you-when-i-was-coming/): After a long work shift on Saturday, I treated myself to &#8220;Where Were You When I Was Coming?&#8221; with the hopes of adding some laughter to my tiresome day. And let me tell you something: it sure did. The play began with two mattresses and two couples. As you would expect by such a setting, both  couples were in the middle of having sex.  What better way to ruin a perfectly exhilarating moment than having your significant other ruin your orgasm by seeing him playing a game on his phone?
- [MTL Fringe Festival: Saint-Joseph](https://mobtreal.com/mtl-fringe-festival-saint-joseph/): Short and sweet as it was, Saint-Joseph spoke miles about the things that cannot be seen or heard, but can still be sensed.
- [MTL Fringe Festival: James &amp; Jamesy's High Tea](https://mobtreal.com/mtl-fringe-festival-james-jamesys-high-tea/): From Sussex to Montreal and beyond, critically acclaimed James &amp; Jamesy captured the minds of those in the crowd with their imaginative and wildly entertaining play about two best friends who embark on several adventures through their imagination.
- [Snap Shots: Because A Picture is worth a Thousand Words. IT'S RABBIT NIGHT!](https://mobtreal.com/snap-shots-because-a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-its-rabbit-night/): Making this the longest blog in the history of showbiz. Clocking in at over 4000 words! GUYS GUYS GUYS HAVE YOU HEARD!? IT&#8217;S RABBIT NIGHT.
- [Snap Shots: Because A Picture is worth a Thousand Words. 'Trantasy'](https://mobtreal.com/snap-shots-because-a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-trantasy/): Making this the longest blog in the history of showbiz. Clocking in at over 4000 words! &#8220;Trantasy&#8221; is the one woman show by the extremely talented and funny Tranna Wintour. She slings jokes like it&#8217;s nobody&#8217;s business, sings, dances and everything else you would want for in a show. With three shows left at the magnificent Wiggle Room (Get a cocktail you won&#8217;t regret it). On the 19th(9PM) 20th(10pm) and 21st! (7pm) This is one of the shows to see this Fringe. And I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised if she comes out swinging at the Frankies. Also bring your copies of this [&hellip;]
- [FOUR ENSEMBLE SHOWS FROM MONTREAL FRINGE 2015](https://mobtreal.com/four-ensemble-shows-from-montreal-fringe-2015/): IN SEARCH OF MRS. PIRANDELLO Author/Actor  MICHAELA DI CESARE has done a PH.D worthy job of discovering fragments of paper in dusty Italian archives to devise a dramatic answer to her puzzlement that the very existence of a wife to Nobel playwright  Luigi Pirandello was evidenced only by a lone footnote. To this end, she has assembled four other fine local actors to join her role as the Searcher (and sometimes the wife).
- [THREE ONE PERSON SHOWS FROM MONTREAL FRINGE 2015](https://mobtreal.com/three-one-person-shows-from-montreal-fringe-2015/): LUST AND MARRIAGE ELEANOR OBRIEN has a lot of &lt;em&gt;chutzpah &lt;/em&gt;to challenge Frank Sinatras paean to Love And Marriage which “go together like a horse and carriage&#8230; Ya can`t have one without the other”… by substituting Lust for Love.
- [2nd Wave of Fantasia 2015 titles announced!](https://mobtreal.com/2nd-wave-of-fantasia-2015-titles-announced/): After last month&#8217;s announcement of such highly anticipated films like Ant Man and Turbo Kid, Fantasia continues to kick ass and take names with the 2nd wave of announced titles. Full list comes out July 7th… until then here&#8217;s that press release:
- [Byron's Annual Montreal Fringe Picks...Sight Unseen](https://mobtreal.com/byrons-annual-montreal-fringe-picks-sight-unseen/): Here, dear readers, is my annual pre-opening  2015 Montreal Fringe picks&#8211;sight unseen&#8211;for its 25th anniversary. As usual, this list is based upon the English language shows which I am more competent to review than the many excellent French shows.
- [Must-See Fringe!](https://mobtreal.com/must-see-fringe/): The Fringe Festival is always a delightful cornucopia of art and entertainment. Unbridled creativity is given the chance to reign during this extremely popular theatre festival. No censorship. No filters. Anyone can apply and the final line-up is selected randomly through a lottery. And it&#8217;s a lot like a bunch of chocolates. You never know what you&#8217;re going to get. Quality varies from show to show &#8211; veterans head into the game like a quarterback (insert football metaphor once figuring out how football works), novices can easily become overwhelmed. There&#8217;s a lot to take in and it&#8217;s difficult to know where [&hellip;]
- [“MANVASION” ONE OF MONTREAL SKETCHFEST'S TOP EVENINGS](https://mobtreal.com/manvasion-one-of-montreal-sketchfests-top-evenings/): By Byron Toben The 10th anniversary Montreal Sketch fest ended with 60 troupes in 20 time slots over 10 days. THE SIX CLOSING AWARDS FOLLOW THIS REVIEW.
- [WOMEN IN COMEDY AT MONTREAL SKETCHFEST](https://mobtreal.com/women-in-comedy-at-montreal-sketchfest/): The 10th annual Montreal Sketch  Festival drew 61 entrants…29 from Montreal (4 in French), 23 from Toronto, 9 from New York and one each from Boston, Philly, L.A. and Vancouver. Although many women were in all of these groups, one day was devoted to Women In Comedy.
- [Montreal SKETCHFEST IS HERE!](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-sketchfest-is-here/): If you aren’t as excited as me&#8230; well you clearly have missed out on the last 9 years of Montreal Sketchfest. No better time to experience the festival than this year at its 10th anniversary!
- [Big Blow to Entrepreneurship with OSEB Cancellation](https://mobtreal.com/big-blow-to-ontario-entrepreneurship-with-oseb-cancellation/): In an official letter dated May 15th the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities  David Fulford, Assistant Deputy Minister put all OSEB program administrators on notice saying “Earlier today the ministry made calls to the OSEB Coordinators to let them know that their organizations will not be offered a new agreement to deliver OSEB upon the expiry of their current 2015 -2016 agreements.” http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/publications/adm_letter_oseb.pdf Standard government program cancellation right? Wrong. Let me describe to you what the OSEB program is – or should I say was… when I’ll tell you my story I think you’ll understand.
- [33  VARIATIONS TIES BEETHOVEN TO PRESENT](https://mobtreal.com/33-variations-ties-beethoven-to-present/): By Byron Toben “Without music, Life would be a mistake”…Frederich  Nietszche The TONY award winning show, “33 VARIATIONS” illustrates how the creation of innovative music can become an all consuming passion that transcends centuries.
- [Pitchfest is getting the city pumped for soccer season](https://mobtreal.com/pitchfest-getting-city-pumped-soccer-season/): Summer is finally upon us, folks. With it, comes tournament season for the World’s favourite sport. That’s right, I’m talking about football, calcio, soccer, whatever you call it. Summer is indubitably the best time to kick around a ball with a bunch of your homeys or rather, to go down to the pub and get plastered whilst cheering on the folk who get payed ridiculous sums to do it (properly).
- [Van Horne Variety Show invites Montreal to party live or at home](https://mobtreal.com/van-horne-variety-show-invites-montreal-to-party-live-or-at-home/): Something special is happening in Montreal this Friday May 15th. A variety show built to tickle most of your fancies&#8230; Maybe even some of the weird ones.
- [Guest Blogger: James Mullinger](https://mobtreal.com/guest-blogger-james-mullinger/): Critically acclaimed British comedian James Mullinger will be appearing at Montreal’s newly improved ComedyWorks this Thursday to Saturday, performing five shows over three nights. A must-see stand up, he was nominated for the Just For Laughs Best Comedy Show Award at last year’s Montreal Fringe. His is an interesting story. He left his homeland of London, England last year and moved to Saint John, New Brunswick of all places. Mullinger had his own TV shows in England, had written a best selling book and built up a decent fanbase through touring five solo stand up shows all over the UK over [&hellip;]
- [33 Variations: Pianos, Dragons and Two Powerful Women](https://mobtreal.com/33-variations-pianos-dragons-and-two-powerful-women/): In exactly one week the curtains will open on Brave New Productions 20th show, and it&#8217;s a Tony-Award winning piece of theatre direct from Broadway. That&#8217;s not to say the show is anything as simple as a copy and paste import, in fact, &#8220;33 Variations&#8221; stays true to the heart of the creative, independent Montreal company that&#8217;s bringing it to life.
- [Bigger than ever! Just For Laughs 2015 Line up is packed full](https://mobtreal.com/bigger-than-ever-just-for-laughs-2015-line-up-is-packed-full/): There were several exciting announcements made this morning at the Just For Laugh’s press conference. The theme was &#8220;bigger than ever!&#8221; If you’re anything like me, I imagine what you want most is just a list of all the performers announced so far. So without too much preamble, voila!
- [Get ready to laugh, Montreal Sketchfest 10th Anniversary is almost upon us](https://mobtreal.com/get-ready-to-laugh-montreal-sketchfest-10th-anniversary-is-almost-upon-us/): It is nearly that time again, where we get to gorge ourselves on fun times and laugh the days away. This time though, it&#8217;s extra special because we’re celebrating! Montreal Sketchfest is 10 years old! May 21-30, Théâtre Ste-Catherine and Montréal Improv Theatre will play host to 60 local and out of town improv troupes from all over North America. That’s 10 days filled with people from Vancouver to Toronto and LA to New York, whose main mission is to entertain you and make you laugh! (Ok, and maybe they&#8217;re trying to win some prizes, but that just means they&#8217;ll be trying  even [&hellip;]
- [Ermahgerd! The Montreal Comiccon 2015](https://mobtreal.com/ermahgerd-the-montreal-comiccon-2015/): Get ready all you comic books, toys, games, sci-fi, horror, anime feens! The Montréal Comiccon line up is looking awesome especially for Walking Dead and Guardians of the Galaxy fans. There is an expected draw of over 60,000 people at the  Palais des Congrès de Montréal this year from July 3rd to 5th.
- [Vengeful Ghosts in the Social Media Machines-- "Unfriended", in Montreal theatres This Week!](https://mobtreal.com/unfriended/): Opening today is&#8221;Unfriended&#8221;, easily one of the best and most innovative films from last year&#8217;s Fantasia Fest.&#8221;Unfriended&#8221; is noteworthy for not being a typical found-footage horror flick and it absolutely blew away expectations when it had its World Premiere in Montreal last year.
- [Sacrilegious Sunday at Danger Dulgar Comedy: Easter Edition](https://mobtreal.com/sacrilegious-sunday-at-danger-dulgar-comedy-easter-edition/): This years&#8217; Easter Sunday was an interesting one to say the least. Never mind the fact that I ignored the residual guilt from a youth spent in church and slept in past the point of mustering up the energy to be a chreaster, I then decided to go to Montreal’s home of risqué humour, Danger Dulgar at Bar Bifteck. Talk about sacrilegious. Actually, perhaps I’ve become numb to it from the amount of comedy I devour, but the comics were blasphemy free (surprising considering the holiday) and relatively inoffensive. Mind you, I was not the one that got compared to a [&hellip;]
- [Mike Ward is the new host of JFL Nasty Show](https://mobtreal.com/mike-ward-is-the-new-host-of-jfl-nasty-show/): Bobby Slayton has been the host of the Nasty Show for over 20 years. This year, JFL is shaking things up and passing the torch to new host already in town. Mike Ward is a new host of the Nasty Show at this years Just For Laughs Festival.  I couldn&#8217;t believe the news when I was reading the email. The news for Mike was &#8220;bigger than he could ever imagined&#8221;.
- [10 Women You Need in Your Entourage](https://mobtreal.com/10-women-you-need-in-your-entourage/): &#8220;Photo Credits: Blake Danger Bentley via Flickr&#8221; At times when the hubby and I are watching a movie or TV show, I&#8217;ll point out to Clove certain people another race I would love to be friends with, y’know my “White Girl Posse”  if ever we would hit it big in HollyWeird. Certain public figures who would be awesome to have in my entourage. Recently for me it&#8217;s been Kristen Wiig. Doesn&#8217;t she seem cool as sh*t? A total Dorky Girl and Good Girl mix kind of vibe in my opinion. If there was even an ounce of a chance for us to ever hang [&hellip;]
- [Last stop for the Underground Comedy Railroad Show](https://mobtreal.com/last-stop-underground-comedy-railroad-show/): This weekend is the last stop of the annual Underground Comedy Railroad Show at the Comedy Works Montreal on Bishop.
- [Comedy Works reopened and it's just the beginning](https://mobtreal.com/comedy-works-reopened-and-its-just-the-beginning/): It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life for Comedy Works and Montreal comedy fans are feeling more than good. This past weekend, February 5th to 7th, Comedy Works reopened its doors, and it was glorious. From what I’ve gathered the room was full to sold out every night. According to fellow Mobtreal photographer Adam Geraldi, Thursday’s opening night was packed and had a “really cool vibe”, especially with many local comedians coming by to check the new digs out. It seems that vibe continued throughout the weekend. I was able to attend the Saturday&#8217;s 8:30PM show, [&hellip;]
- [Architect Of Downfall](https://mobtreal.com/architect-of-downfall/): Have you ever done something in your past that was so horrible you kept it a secret? What if you enjoyed that secret and did it again? What happens when your secret comes back to haunt you? Architect of Downfall is a perfect example of what happens when your bad secrets take revenge on you.
- [IGLOOFEST Part 2](https://mobtreal.com/igloofest-part2/): &nbsp; Despite the (upsetting) SuperBowl, a surprisingly good amount of people showed up to rave in the cold.
- [IGLOOFEST Part 1](https://mobtreal.com/igloofest-part1/): Igloofest has set itself as the staple winter activity to attend, in Montreal. Who would&#8217;ve thought raving in the cold was so much fun?
- [A night of crafting comedy: Gilson Lubin's "Free Speech"](https://mobtreal.com/a-night-of-crafting-comedy-gilson-lubins-free-speech/): This past Saturday night Gilson Lubin performed his show “Gilson’s Free Speech” in the newly renovated Theatre Saint-Catherine (OK, new to me. I hadn’t been since Just For Laughs in July). Even though the front is nice, bright, and new, the backend where the stage is is still that familiar dark and intimate setting perfect for stand up. Or maybe even rap? Maybe not.
- [The Montreal Comedy Works is back, new and improved](https://mobtreal.com/the-montreal-comedy-works-is-back-new-and-improved/): You must have heard the news by now folks. The Comedy Works is reopening their doors February 5th 2015. Same location, brand new venue and new staff. I was in Montreal for a few days and had the opportunity to sit down with Ian Campbell, the new general manager of the Comedy Works, to find out how this great news came to be reality.
- [#JeSuisCharlie](https://mobtreal.com/jesuischarlie/): On January 7th 2015, two masked gunmen forced their way into the offices of the French satirical weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris. They killed 12 people, including the editor Stéphane &#8220;Charb&#8221; Charbonnier, 7 other employees, and 2 National Police officers, and wounded 11 others. An act of terrorism tried to take down Charlie Hebdo and his publication by killing the man behind along with his staff. Although France and the world grieve for all those who lost their lives that day, this tragedy has reunited the free press.  We will not back down and we will express ourselves with man&#8217;s [&hellip;]
- [Happy New Years from Jo!](https://mobtreal.com/happy-new-years-from-jo/): Happy New Years everyone! I hope you had a great holiday season. Here at Mobtreal, we have a lot going on this year in terms of content and social media. We&#8217;ve added a rant page, contest &amp; giveaway page and will be adding podcast &amp; video feeds.
- [A drinking novice's adventures: 19 Cocktails MadeWithLove](https://mobtreal.com/a-drinking-novices-adventures-19-cocktails-madewithlove/): This past Saturday I was presented with the chance to cover a cocktail competition by MadeWithLove on the following Monday. For those who have never heard of MadeWithLove, its mission is essentially to democratize mixology and cocktail culture by way of a little healthy competition. Monday’s event consisted of 19 bartenders representing different bars from around Montreal, each with a unique cocktail. The guests&#8217; mission: taste them all and vote for your favourite via handing over the dog tag received upon arrival. Mission accepted.
- [Montreal Dépflies get the green light for Comedy Coup](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-depflies-get-the-green-light-for-comedy-coup/): DÉPANNEUR (DÉP): A corner store that sells a variety of goods. They are plentiful in Québec and, unlike convenience stores in other parts of Canada, a dépanneur sells beer. DÉPFLIES celebrates this unique aspect of Québec culture. We have been watching the comedy Coup Competition with a watchful eye. You know when the Habs win you feel like a winner cuz it&#8217;s your team. Well the mob feels the same way about DEPFlies making it not only to the final 5 in the Comedy Coup Competition but b eing so awesome that the CBC just couldn&#8217;t say no. Go Nouveau International! Go TSC!! [&hellip;]
- [Sugar Sammy Winter 2014 Interview](https://mobtreal.com/sugar-sammy-winter-2014-interview/): As promised, the full interview with Sugar Sammy that was recorded on November 10, 2014. Please note this interview was recorded for Mobtreal’s Comedy Corner CKUT 90.3FM segment. You can tune in every Thursday at 6:30pm to listen to Katelynd Kuhar interview great comedians and chat about what they like to drink as well.
- [HOT LAP Releases Full Pilot Episode on YouTube](https://mobtreal.com/hot-lap-releases-full-pilot-episode-on-youtube/): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday November 29, 2014 (Toronto) –– HOT LAP is pleased to announce the release of its full pilot episode now available on YouTube: http://youtu.be/Rtad1pvkwE8 &#8211; The pilot episode running time is 28 mins. The HOT LAP pilot production episode was filmed with Pro6 Cycles Inc. at Calabogie Motorsports Park May 12-15, 2012. Ten challengers who competed during the event appear in the trailer video clip, including a female rider as a featured action segment. The clip includes three dramatiic crashes plus a special guest appearance from Jordan Szoke, Canadian Superbike Champion as team coach.
- [Image+Nation festival: A film review of "La Partida"](https://mobtreal.com/imagenation-festival-a-film-review-of-la-partida/): Monday night, after a weekend of existential crises over exam period, I saw the film &#8220;La Partida&#8221; (or &#8220;The Last Match&#8221;) which was part of the Image+Nation LGBT film festival.The film was shown in its original Spanish with French subtitles at Cinéma Beaubien. 

- [The gift of laughter: A Dose of Sugar Sammy](https://mobtreal.com/the-gift-of-laughter-a-dose-of-sugar-sammy/): Incase you haven’t noticed, Sugar Sammy is taking over Montreal.  His handsome mug is pasted all over the metro station walls and on billboards. All of this of course as part of his campaign due to the release of an additional 40,000 tickets for the 35 newly added shows. The new dates are for both his You&#8217;re Gonna Rire and his En français svp! shows. What better time for the release of a whole slew of shows than when people are in the mood to be jovial? The dates were added to his schedule for the end of this year until far into the next. [&hellip;]
- [Montreal LGBT Film Festival, Image+Nation, kicks off its 27th edition](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-lgbt-film-festival-imagenation-kicks-off-its-27th-edition/): Did you know that Montreal is host to an LGBT Film Festival? I just found this out recently myself. Albeit, I’ve only been living here for just over 4 years now; it is still common place for me to discover new dope things about this city, including its many many festivals.
- [Fa la la la f**k!](https://mobtreal.com/fa-la-la-la-fk/): Fa LA LA LA LA LA LA LA &#8230;. Oh shit! Ya Christmas is coming people and basically you either got your shopping done or almost done or the type of people who wait till the last minute and get the shittiest gifts possible.
- [Former Leaside High Football Player Scores Big as Night  Manager at McSorley’s Wonderful Saloon](https://mobtreal.com/former-leaside-high-football-player-scores-big-as-night-manager-at-mcsorleys-wonderful-saloon/): When Sean Leonard, night manager at McSorley’s Wonderful Saloon on Bayview Avenue, told me he was a star running back from 1986 to 1988 for Leaside High School’s football team, the Leaside Lancers, I was skeptical. Sure, he’s got the height, but not the formidable build one might associate with a football player. Too slight for the gridiron it seemed to me. When I asked him about this, Sean stated matter-of-factly: “I was faster than everyone else.”
- [The Dark Comedy Festival is back!](https://mobtreal.com/the-dark-comedy-festival-is-back/): Starting this weekend, the Dark Comedy Festival with some of your darkest comics in the industry! Launched by Rob Mailloux four years ago, the festival has a stunning line up every year and this one is going to be a great one. Not only do we have great like Brain Posehn, Andrew Schulz, Maria Bamford and Kurt Metzger but we also have a some roasting to do!
- [John Tory Wins Election – Welcome the Return of Boring](https://mobtreal.com/john-tory-wins-election-welcome-the-return-of-boring/): Welcome to the new world of Toronto city politics. Now that John Tory has been declared victorious, as a long-time resident of Toronto, I hope it’s going to be fast return to a noiseless city hall, and the restoration of boring and mundane civic operations.
- [Support CKUT 90.3FM](https://mobtreal.com/support-ckut-90-3fm/): Community radio is so important. It&#8217;s where a lot of us discover our inner DJ, where we can tune in and listen to local artists, find out what&#8217;s going around Montreal&#8217;s indie scene and keep up to date with local comedy! That&#8217;s why you need to support CKUT 90.3 FM
- [Review: Force Majeure](https://mobtreal.com/review-force-majeure/): Force Majeure (original title: Turist) is a Swedish drama written and directed by Ruben Östlund. The film revolves around a cliché looking family, going on a cliché looking vacation in the Alps. Early in the film,  the father is seen cowardly leaving his family behind, while narrowly escaping a controlled avalanche. Fortunately, not a single person was injured. Unfortunately, the mother is more shaken by his coward act than anything else.
- [7 FNC FILMS TO CATCH THIS WEEKEND](https://mobtreal.com/7-fnc-films-to-catch-this-weekend/): FNC ends on oct. 19! So it&#8217;s your last chance to catch some original and quality cinema. Tickets are only 9$ if you&#8217;re a student! (Reg: 13$)
- [Review: YXIMALLOO](https://mobtreal.com/review-yximalloo/): YXIMALLOO is a slow paced, observational styled, documentary by Tadhg O&#8217;Sullivan and Feargal Ward about the humble reality of a Japanese musician, Naofumi  Yximalloo Ishimaru, an obscure cult musician in his late &#8217;50s.
- [TOKYO TRIBE REVIEW](https://mobtreal.com/tokyo-tribe-review/): Tokyo Tribe, directed by Shion Sono, is an action packed rap-musical based on the manga Tokyo Tribe2 by Santa Inoue. The film revolves around a bunch of differently themed Tokyo gangs battling each other. There are a lot of pop culture references, e.g. Biggie Smalls and Snoop Dogg, which is quite humorous to us westerners. This is based on a manga, so expect some really over the top cartoon style logic and sequences.
- [Montreal's 43rd Festival du Nouveau Cinema - Oct. 8th to 19th](https://mobtreal.com/montreals-43rd-festival-du-nouveau-cinema-oct-8th-to-19th/):  Aw Yiss. Good Cinema. Festival du Nouveau Cinema IS BACK! It&#8217;s that time of the year where we can finally watch some quality cinema on the big screen. Watch this 15min video where they compile short bits of trailers of the numerous films playing this year.
- [Julius "Kid Astro" Wilson Owns The Stage At Revival](https://mobtreal.com/julius-kid-astro-wilson-owns-the-stage-at-revival/): &#8220;The only thing stopping you from reaching your goals is that voice in your head telling you don&#8217;t do it&#8211; JUST DO IT!&#8221; &#8211; Julius Wilson
- [The "Oh No" Family Gatherings](https://mobtreal.com/the-oh-no-family-gatherings/): So when you think of family you think of trust, love, fun etc. But when there&#8217;s that one relative who is on yourspouses side, who you just can&#8217;t stand or doesn&#8217;t get along with your thinking. How am I going to get through this event or family gathering? Well I got your answers right here.
- [Kensington Market- Toronto's Diamond in the Rough](https://mobtreal.com/quickie-review-kensington-market-torontos-diamond-in-the-rough/): As you Torontonians know, Summer is over and we&#8217;re now entering the Fall season. For some of you, this is an exciting time, and for others&#8230; well&#8230; not so much. I&#8217;m still not entirely sure about how this makes me feel, but as a Canadian you learn to cope. I guess pumpkin spiced everything and the crunch of fallen leaves aren&#8217;t so bad. The weather has been a little bi-polar lately, hence why this particular post is coming to you a little later than I desired. You can imagine how overjoyed I was to wake up last Saturday morning and see [&hellip;]
- [Raise The Rhythm Raises Danforth Music Hall's Roof](https://mobtreal.com/raise-the-rhythm-raises-danforth-music-halls-roof/): Yesterday night I had the pleasure of attending Raise The Rhythm&#8216;s incredible event geared towards (as previously mentioned in my promo post for those of you that read it) raising funds and awareness for the Panov Program at Mount Sinai Hospital.
- [McSorley's Wonderful Saloon &amp; Grill](https://mobtreal.com/mcsorleys-wonderful-saloon-grill/): &#8220;It&#8217;s a merger of two atmospheres; an eclectic local bar and a family restaurant, with the emphasis on food value and fun for all&#8221; &#8212; Simon Hanlon (owner of McSorley&#8217;s Saloon) Should you ever find yourself in the midst of Bayview in search of a cold and tasty brew&#8211;or even some pub grub, I suggest you take a trip over to this neighborhoods communally shared favorite hotspot; McSorley&#8217;s!  I happen to live about two minutes away from this gem and have been visiting here periodically for well over a couple years&#8230; I remember having one of my first legal drinks there [&hellip;]
- [Video Recap: Under Pressure's MONTREAL CONNECT presented by Urban Science](https://mobtreal.com/recap-pressures-montreal-connect-presented-urban-science/): On Sunday august 14 2016 Under Pressure closed its 21st edition of their International Graffiti Convention. Under Pressure is also a magazine, focusing on graffiti, music, skate and any other topic related. Part of the closing event, which was held at bar Foufounes Electriques was done in collaboration with Urban Science, led by musical director Vincent Stephen-Ong, which is also affiliated with music collective Nomadic Massive and Kalmunity. Every thursday at Bleury bar presents #LECYPHER, Montreal&#8217;s premiere hip-hop &amp; soul jam session where any MC, singers, musicians are literally invited to take the stage and jam with the crew. The Under [&hellip;]
- [Fantasia 2016 Roundup, Part 2: Kill Zone 2, Slenderman, and Slash!](https://mobtreal.com/quickie-fantasia-2016-roundup-part-2-kill-zone-2-slenderman-slash/): The 20th anniversary of Montreal&#8217;s Fantasia Festival took over Concordia for three weeks last month, and what a glorious three weeks of cinematic goodness that was. A lot of these films should be hitting theaters, Blu-Ray, or VOD in the near future, so keep an eye out for the amazing stuff you missed. I managed to see over 40 flicks this year, and here&#8217;s yet another small sampling of some of my faves&#8230;
- [Quickie Fantasia 2016 Roundup, Part 1! Kickboxers, Creatures, and Parasytes!](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-2016-part-1/): The 20th anniversary of Montreal&#8217;s Fantasia Festival took over Concordia for three weeks last month, and what a glorious three weeks of cinematic goodness that was. A lot of these films should be hitting theatres, Blu Ray, or VOD in the near future, so keep an eye out for the amazing stuff you might have missed. I managed to see over 40 flicks this year, and here&#8217;s a small sampling of some of my faves&#8230; Kickboxer: Vengeance Director: John Stockwell Screenplay: Dimitri Logothetis, Jim McGrath Cast: Alain Moussi, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dave Bautista, Georges St-Pierre Country: U.S.A What&#8217;s it about? About [&hellip;]
- [Festival Mode &amp; Design de Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/festival-mode-design-de-montreal/): C&#8217;est du 15 au 20 août que se déroulera le #FMD16 en plein cœur du quartier des spectacles. Montréal est quand même une des ville les plus reconnues dans le monde du Fashion et quoi de mieux qu&#8217;un festival pour le démontrer dans toute sa splendeur. Encore une fois cette année, le Groupe Sensation Mode nous propose de célébrer la mode dans toute son élégance profondeur, légèreté et liberté d&#8217;être soi-même. Les débuts du FMD ont été très modeste avec quelques Pop-up Shops installés sur la rue St-Laurent avec une vision de démocratisé la vision de la mode et du design. Aujourd&#8217;hui avec l&#8217;aide des médias [&hellip;]
- [Come celebrate Fierté Montréal Pride 2016](https://mobtreal.com/come-celebrate-fierte-montreal-pride-2016/): Fierté Montréal (aka Montreal Pride) Week has started and we are very excited! Established in 2007, after the city&#8217;s prior Pride festival, Divers/Cité, became a general arts and music festival, Fierté Montréal became Montreal&#8217;s annual celebration of diversity. Montreal Pride takes place in the Gay Village, where a section of St.Catherine closes to vehicles, allowing pedestrians to enjoy the view of the beautifully decorated neighbourhood. Everyone from all parts of the rainbow are welcome to come together to participate in the many events, there is no space for discrimination here. Fierté Montréal festival is the largest LGBT event in Montreal and one of the biggest in North America. The festival is seven consecutive [&hellip;]
- [Artbeat Montréal Beat Builders All-Stars](https://mobtreal.com/artbeat-montreal-beat-builders-all-stars/): C&#8217;était une édition très ambitieuse et réussie de la part l&#8217;organisation Artbeat Montréal. Le vidéo nous donne un petit résumé de la soirée du plus grand rassemblement de compositeurs de musique électro-acoustique québécois avait lieu le 5 août dernier au Club Soda. On confond souvent ces artisans de la scène Hip Hop pour des simples DJs, surement parce qu&#8217;ils utilisent sensiblement les mêmes outils, et certains d&#8217;entre eux le sont aussi, mais ils sont aussi bien reconnu en tant que beatmakers. Les fondateurs de Artbeat Montréal ont initiés ces événements pour la communauté beatmakers et ont créé &#8220;LA TABLE RONDE DES BEAT BUILDERS&#8221; où les participants se relaient leurs productions musicales en se servant d’équipements sonores de [&hellip;]
- [Dating In The Dark - Radio Reinvented](https://mobtreal.com/dating-dark-radio-reinvented/): &#8220;Dating In The Dark&#8221; is something very different. It&#8217;s an old-fashioned radio play &#8211; except there&#8217;s nothing old fashioned about it.
- [DON'T BREATHE grabs the Fantasia Festival by the throat TONIGHT!](https://mobtreal.com/dont-breathe-grabs-fantasia-festival-throat-tonight/): &nbsp; After a heist goes wrong, three burglars are trapped and hunted in a house by the homeowner&#8230;  A blind war vet with surprises of his own. DON&#8217;T BREATHE is easily one of the most gripping and tense thrillers I&#8217;ve seen in recent memory. The entire film is perfectly set up and twists are at every turn. Everything from the acting, to the shots, to the sound design keep you on the tip of your toes at every possible moment.  Much like the characters in the house, just when you think you know where it&#8217;s going, you get slammed into a [&hellip;]
- [Fantasia 2016 : entre drames humouristiques et comédies horrifiantes](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-2016-entre-drames-humouristiques-et-comedies-horrifiantes/): The Alchemist Cookbook / Du loufoque ingénieux Un jeune alchimiste retiré dans la forêt pour y faire des expériences dignes d’un savant fou est porté à lui-même et aux curieux bruits des créatures qui semblent l’entourer. Ici, la nourriture revêt un caractère spécial – y compris la pâtée pour chats ! Intriguant, le film comme son personnage principal ne trouvent pas de réelle issue, ouvrant au public un vaste champ d’inconnues à satisfaire d’après des éléments incongrus. Avec une réalisation de qualité mettant en valeur la nature, le loufoque n’aura pas réussi à transformer le plomb en or mais nous surprendra [&hellip;]
- [Bouffons!MTL 2016: Foodies Paradise](https://mobtreal.com/bouffonsmtl-2016-foodies-paradise/): Have you left a comedy show at Place Des Arts recently and have said to yourself: &#8220;I NEED TO MANGIARE, I am very hungry!&#8221; Well, I have good news for you my friend, because just a block away from where all the main events take place for the Just For Laughs Festival is the perfect place to satiate your thirst and hunger! The Bouffons!MTL is the largest open-air gastronomy village in North America, being the perfect place for all the Montreal and tourist foodies out there. Located on Ste-Catherine Street West, between St-Urbain and Saint-Laurent, you will find village covered with sand, [&hellip;]
- [Cameron Esposito's Hosts with The Most Show](https://mobtreal.com/cameron-espositos-host-show/): Last Tuesday, July 26th, I had the chance to attend&nbsp;Cameron Esposito&#8216;s shot at&nbsp;Hosts with The Most&nbsp;at Theatre Sainte-Catherine. The show featured comedians such as&nbsp;living legend Louie Anderson, and other&nbsp;well known faces in comedy:&nbsp;Andy Kindler, Brad Williams, Jermaine Fowler, Adam Ferrara, John Cullen and Mike Ward. Here are some photos from the evening. Hosts with The Most&nbsp;has a different host each show. You can still get tickets for shows from July 28th to July 30th.&nbsp;Don&#8217;t miss the chance to see this amazing show!
- [Un retour sur Zoofest](https://mobtreal.com/un-retour-sur-zoofest/): La  8e édition du Zoofest accueillait encore cette année un panoplie de talents de la relève que se soit dans l&#8217;humour, la musique, le théâtre et divertissement.  La programmation de cette année était quand même impressionnante notamment du au partenariat avec OFF-JFL qui c&#8217;est officiellement ajouter a la programmation de cette édition. Je me sentais d&#8217;attacte cette année. Je me suis préparer un horaire de feu! Ma stratégie, y aller avec des artistes que je n&#8217;avais pas encore vu, ou ceux que j&#8217;avais moins de probabilité de revoir à montréal versus d&#8217;artistes donc je suis déjà fan et que j&#8217;avais la facilité d&#8217;aller voir en [&hellip;]
- [Gina Brillon: Own Your Crazy](https://mobtreal.com/gina-brillon-crazy/): Last Monday July 25th, I&nbsp;had the opportunity to see Puerto Rican comedian Gina Brillon&nbsp;at&nbsp;Theatre Sainte-Catherine. The show&#8217;s opener was the hilarious&nbsp;Jessica Kirson. Here are some photos from&nbsp;their&nbsp;show. You still have a&nbsp;chance to see them in action July 28th at The Ethnic Show&nbsp;where they will be performing with Dom Irrera, Godfrey, Yannis Pappas, Nemr and Rachid Badouri. Show starts at 7:00PM at&nbsp;Metropolis.
- [Nick Thune: American Babe](https://mobtreal.com/nick-thune-american-babe/): Here are some photos of Nick Thune&#8216;s show last Monday July 25th of July at&nbsp;the Zoofest &amp; Off-JFL festival.&nbsp; You still have the chance to see this&nbsp;American Babe from July 27th to July 30th at Café Cleopatra. Don&#8217;t miss out! Get your tickets at&nbsp;Hahaha.com &nbsp;
- [Comedy Nerd Recommends: Todd Barry](https://mobtreal.com/comedy-nerd-recommends-todd-barry/): The original version of this post was published on July 22, 2014. Enjoy quick wit and confidence? Like some improvisation with your stand up? Are you in the mood to heckle? Todd Barry’s show is for you.
- [The Comedian's Guide for Survival is here!](https://mobtreal.com/comedians-guide-survival/): JUST FOR LAUGHS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL PREVIEW OF THE U.K.’S MOST HOTLY ANTICIPATED COMEDY FILM OF 2016: THE COMEDIAN’S GUIDE TO SURVIVAL  FRIDAY, JULY 29, 7PM, AT CINÉMA DU PARC  SCREENING TO BE FOLLOWED BY Q&amp;A WITH JAMES MULLINGER, MARK MURPHY AND MIKE WARD The world’s biggest comedy festival, Just For Laughs, is excited to announce an exclusive preview screening of The Comedian’s Guide to Survival, one of this year’s most highly anticipated comedies starring James Buckley (of The Inbetweeners fame), in the presence of writers James Mullinger and Mark Murphy (who also directed), as well as comedian Mike Ward, who is featured in the film and is already [&hellip;]
- [Interview with Iliza Shlesinger](https://mobtreal.com/interview-with-iliza-shlesinger/): Iliza Shlesinger is the hilarious creator of the show “War Paint” and the Netflix special “Freezing Hot”. She has appeared on NBC&#8217;s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, TBS’ Deal With It, Comedy Central Presents, as well as Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central&#8217;s Live at Gotham, E! Network&#8217;s Chelsea Lately and now on March this year, she became the host of the show “Separation Anxiety” on TBS. So if you have not heard of her, we want to&nbsp; know, where have you been? Thanks to the Just For Laughs Festival, it was possible to get an interview with Iliza last [&hellip;]
- [Comedy Nerd Recommends: Ari Shaffir’s “This Is Not Happening”](https://mobtreal.com/comedy-nerd-recommends-ari-shaffirs-this-is-not-happening/): This article on This Is Not Happening was originally published July 23, 2014. Scroll down to bottom for July 2016 updated dates and links for tickets. Want a break from the traditional stand up style? Like a well told story? Care to hear about some hilariously crazy experiences? You should totally make your way to Montreal’s seedy part of downtown and head to Cafe Cleopatra for Ari Shaffir’s “This Is Not Happening.”
- [Entrevue avec Jacques Kartier de Melting Pot](https://mobtreal.com/jacques-kartier-melting-pot-juste-pour-rire/): Les événements du Melting Pot Block Party étant déjà en court jusqu&#8217;au 30 juillet j&#8217;ai rencontré Jacques Léonard, mieux connu sous son alias Jacques Kartier, pour discuter de l&#8217;évolution de ses événements qui existe depuis maintenant 3 ans et de la programmation cette année pour la 3ème edition du Festival Juste Pour Rire.
- [Première canadienne de Lowlife Love: la célébration du cinéma japonais indépendant](https://mobtreal.com/premiere-canadienne-de-lowlife-love-la-celebration-du-cinema-japonais-independant/): Que pourrait définir au mieux le système de production de films japonais si ce n’est le sexe, la corruption et la violence ? Un système fait de vauriens, de crapules et de personnalités fières et hautaines, unique moyen d’accéder à la starisation. Heureusement, le cinéma indépendant crée sa place dans cette machine infernale. Et quel cinéma ! Fantasia nous le révèle&#8230;
- [Win VIP Tickets To the Melting Pot Block Party!](https://mobtreal.com/win-vip-tickets-melting-pot/): Contest Time! &#8211; C&#8217;est le temps du Concours! Win VIP tickets to the Rockstar Melting Block Party! &#8211; Gagner des billets pour le Melting Pot Block Party Come and party with us at the Melting Pot Block Party, the official Just For Laughs nightclub to open with 13 evenings of artists / DJ&#8217;s / famous comedians. Two weeks of UNIQUE and memorable partying. Venez faire la fête avec nous au Melting Pot Block Party , la discothèque officielle de Juste pour rire à ciel ouvert avec 13 soirées d’artistes / DJ&#8217;s / humoristes de renommée. Deux semaines de party UNIQUE et [&hellip;]
- [Rockstar Melting Pot Block Party de Juste Pour Rire](https://mobtreal.com/rockstar-melting-pot-block-party-de-juste-pour-rire/): Pour sa troisième édition, le Rockstar Melting Pot Block Party de Juste Pour Rire fera danser plus que jamais le Quartier des spectacles! Que du beat Electronique, TRAP, du HIP HOP, du house et du funk sous les étoiles en plein cœur du centre-ville avec la plus grande discothèque à ciel ouvert de Montréal! L&#8217;an dernier, ils étaient plus de 50 000 à danser dans le club de nuit de Juste pour rire! Cette année, du 16 au 30 juillet, l&#8217;Esplanade de la Place des Arts verra défiler une programmation éclectique avec une pléiade de dj&#8217;s, groupes et humoristes! « Le Melting [&hellip;]
- [JFL 2016: Ethnic Show Premiere](https://mobtreal.com/jfl-2016-ethnic-show-premiere/): The Ethnic Show premiered on Wednesday night as part of the 34th edition of the Just For Laughs Festival. While hundreds of people flocked towards Club Soda for the second of two shows, a young child accompanied by her parents found herself sitting right next to the stage. Each time a comedian noticed her, they could not believe their eyes. But there she was, sitting innocently with her parents at a not-so innocent show. Having a child in the crowd opened a whole new bag of jokes from which the comedians could pick. Comedian and Italian-American representative of the night Dom [&hellip;]
- [Chatting with Brad Williams](https://mobtreal.com/chatting-brad-williams/): Brad Williams has made a name for himself as a respected, high-energy comedian. Don&#8217;t let his small stature fool you. Full of midget jokes, funny comparisons and lots of laughs, Brad is coming back to Montreal this July for Just for Laughs. He&#8217;ll be performing in The Nasty Show and his own show Brad Williams: Daddy Issues playing at La Chappelle. I had the pleasure to chat with him about his debut in comedy, coming back to Montreal, and&#8230; ice cream!
- [LOL Live presented by Kevin Hart - Just For Laughs](https://mobtreal.com/lol-live-presented-by-kevin-hart-just-for-laughs/): There is simply no rest with  this year&#8217;s Just for Laughs program. The organisation just announced that Kevin Hart will present LOL Live, an event showcasing some of the best comedians from around the world. This series will be held for six nights from July 26-31, 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm, at Théâtre Berri. It will also be filmed as part of Hart’s new digital Laugh Out Loud Network, a video-on-demand service which offers viewers exclusive curated content. So to break it down: 12 unique filmed performances  over six nights  in an intimate venue You can now wipe the drool off your face. 😉 [&hellip;]
- [JFL ComedyPro: the Just For Laughs Awards Show](https://mobtreal.com/jfl-comedypro-the-just-for-laughs-awards-show/): &nbsp;  JFL COMEDYPRO which is held  from JULY 27-30 will gather the biggest and most influencial names in comedy today. This year participants are just to name a few: Kevin Hart , Seth Rogen , Aziz Ansari , Howie Mandel , Jay Baruchel,  Scott Aukerman , Iliza Shlesinger and many more.  Several podcasts, panels and other activities will be held with the participants and including Just For Laughs Awards Show Hosted by JB Smoove! The winners are now announced, so let us imagine a drum roll&#8230; And the winners are: Aziz Ansari: Comedy Person of the Year Sebastian Maniscalco: Stand-Up Comedian of the Year Maria Bamford: [&hellip;]
- [Yannis Pappas interview at Just for Laughs](https://mobtreal.com/yannis-pappas-interview-at-just-for-laughs/): I had the opportunity to sit down with Yannis Pappas and he will be at Club Soda and Metropolis from July 13-28, 2016, for The Ethnic Show and his One Man show : Let Me Be Yannis on July 25th at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine during the ZOOFEST festival. We talked about how his two famous characters Mr.Panos and Maurica Rodriguez were created and his upcoming projects. Enjoy!
- [C'était Douteux au Zoofest](https://mobtreal.com/cetait-douteux-au-zoofest/): Vous passez d&#8217;innombrables heures à regarder des vidéos drôles sur internet? Pourquoi ne pas en passer une partie des ses heures collectivement avec la gang de Douteux.org! Le 7 et 8 juillet, dans le cadre de Zoofest, l&#8217;organisme nous proposait &#8220;Une heure de variété douteuse!&#8221; où le #lol, #fail, #mdr et autres sentiments qui nous laissent perplexe ont clairement leur place.
- [HABIB SIAM PRESENTS THE LOCK DOCK COMEDY SHOW – A 6-NIGHT STAND-UP AFFAIR](https://mobtreal.com/habib-siam-presents-the-lock-dock-comedy-show-a-6-night-stand-up-affair/): Promo was never a strong suit. I abandoned what would’ve been a career in marketing psychology – and by that, I mean I dropped the course in college. I worked in drug rehab counseling instead, but none of that is relevant to how I started stand-up or why I’m plugging a show. Let’s maybe start over.  &#8220;I got into comedy off a break-up.” Is it plagiarism if you quote yourself? Call it trace paranoia from my Ph.D. experience. I’d just received my doctorate, gotten back together with the girl I thought I’d marry, and felt like Leo on the Titanic. The [&hellip;]
- [Chatting with Ziv Przytyk: Founder & Director of Shazamfest](https://mobtreal.com/chatting-with-ziv-przytyk-founder-director-shazamfest/): What is Shazamfest? It is one of the most eclectic festivals of the summer. Going into their second decade of a run, Shazamfest brings together community, artists, families and 3 days of awesome activities and country air to take in. But how does one run a festival? Where does one get the idea to produce such a festival? Enter left stage Ziv Przytyk. The &#8220;most organised anarchist you&#8217;ll ever meet&#8221; and that I have ever spoken to. He has always wanted to produce a festival and now he is living that dream. Going into his second decade, a lot has happened [&hellip;]
- [L'ESPACE MODE, BEAUTÉ ET AFFAIRES  POP UP BEAUTY](https://mobtreal.com/lespace-mode-beaute-et-affaires-pop-beauty/): Miss Kabi a le plaisir de présenter la première édition du Pop Up Beauty le 27 août 2016, de 10h à 20h. Un événement de divertissement et d’affaires consacré d’abord à la femme, le Pop Up Beauty se tiendra au centre-ville de Montréal avec au programme un salon d’expoventes, des défilés de mode, un brunch-réseautage et des conférences sur la mode, la beauté, les cheveux et l’entrepreneuriat au féminin dans ces secteurs.
- [13th Hour Show at The Montreal's Fringe Festival 19-06-2016](https://mobtreal.com/13th-hour-show-montreals-fringe-festival-19-06-2016/): Photos of 13th Hour Show at The Montreal&#8217;s Fringe Festival on June 19th 2016
- [13th Hour Show at The Montreal's Fringe Festival 11-06-2016](https://mobtreal.com/13th-hour-show-montreals-fringe-festival-11-06-2016/): Photos of the 13th Hour Show at The Montreal&#8217;s Fringe Festival on June 11th 2016
- [13th Hour Show at The Montreal's Fringe Festival 10-06-2016](https://mobtreal.com/13th-hour-montreals-fringe-festival/): Photos of the 13th Hour Show at The Montreal&#8217;s Fringe Festival on June 10th 2016
- [Winners of the 2016 FRANKIE Awards](https://mobtreal.com/winners-of-the-2016-frankie-awards/): The 26th Edition of the St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival came to a roaring end with the announcement of the Frankie Award Winners held at the historic Rialto Theatre. So much talent, imagination, hard work and patience has been applied by the artists, the volunteers as well as the FRINGE organizers themselves. The Mob tips it&#8217;s fedora off to you all with big congratulations. The Frankie Awards are named after Frank Hopkins, a key benefactor during the festival’s early years of the festival. Frank Hopkins passed away on November 11, 2015, his 93rd birthday. As Frank always did, the awards in his name shine [&hellip;]
- [Review: The Kicker](https://mobtreal.com/review-the-kicker/): Vance Gillis’ play “The Kicker” caused much laughter and eye-brows raising in disbelief on Wednesday night at the Fringe Festival. Inspired by the documentary “Live from New York”, Gillis’ play is a comedic piece showcasing the lack of respect shown towards women in comedy. “They would sort of outwardly treat women like they weren’t equals to men on the show, which I found really interesting because some of the funniest comedians ever came through that show,” said Gillis. His play was an accurate portrayal of such discriminatory behaviour. Set in the 1980s, the story took place on a comedy set, where Gillis plays [&hellip;]
- [13th Hour: Thursday Night Edition](https://mobtreal.com/13th-hour-thursday-night-edition/): For a second night in a row, I attended the 13th Hour, brought to you by the Montreal 2016 Fringe Festival. And let me tell you, it was even wilder than when I had went on Wedneday. Host Al Lafrance was joined by Shirley Gnome and introduced the crowd to some of the newest additions to the money wheel, like the “Quickie” and the crowd caught a glimpse when the troupe from Bedrock Burlesque spun the wheel and landed on it. Have no fear though, the quickie consisted of Gnome performing an improvised song based on Bedrock Burlesque’s act (perhaps to the [&hellip;]
- [First Timer at the 13th Hour](https://mobtreal.com/first-timer-13th-hour/): The money wheel spun and decided that the crowd should unleash a primal yell for 10 seconds; and so the crowd let out the biggest roar that filled Le Petit Campus on Tuesday night. The 13th Hour was underway. I have never been to a 13th Hour show so I had no idea what to expect. In the past, I&#8217;ve hear that it&#8217;s one of the festivals greatest features. And that, ladies and gentlemen, was a fact. While the show is used to promote different acts at the festival, the actors aren&#8217;t just acting. They are being themselves. In their shows, [&hellip;]
- [Jackie Chan! Marilyn Manson! Kevin Smith! And more Madness! Fantasia 2016!](https://mobtreal.com/jackie-chan-marilyn-manson-kevin-smith-madness-fantasia-2016/): Fantasia Festival is kicking full steam ahead with the latest wave of announcments! Hot off the heels of announcing Guillermo Del Toro and Miike Takashi, Canada&#8217;s premiere Genre Film fest continues the surprises with the latest reveal of films and guests. Looks like the 20th edition of Fantasia is going to be one of the biggest! Full details below!
- [Zoofest & OFF-JFL Together At Last!](https://mobtreal.com/zoofest-off-jfl-together-last/): Finally, OFF-JFL and Zoofest are now one !!! For those who were already used to go to OFF-JFL shows, you&#8217;ll be happy to know that a few perks come with this association! First, having both Zoofest and Off-JFL combined means to use our passes for both french and English shows and also we get to reserved tickets in advance for both Festivals. The result: a more equally bilingual Festival! The english program is now more complete compared to what it used to be, which was over 10 days. Affordable and different types for the passes are available this year,. They are now called ZOØFF (a Zoofest &amp; Off-JFL word combo&#8230; get it?) and are now available in Regular, Super and Ultra ZOØFF! [&hellip;]
- [Shirley Gnome performs at the Cagibi](https://mobtreal.com/shirley-gnome-peforms-cagibi/): Shirley Gnome is more than just another dirty country singer and her performance at Le Cagibi on Thursday, June 23rd, at 9 pm will be the hilarious – and adults-only – proof.  She will be singing songs from her three albums as well as new ones. Shirley Gnome’s critically celebrated music is all about sex – but not just for the sake of smut.  She combines incredible songwriting and vocals with honest insights to create 60 minutes of music that is smart, heartfelt and wildly funny.   She performed in the Montreal Fringe Festival in 2014 and 2015 and got rave reviews [&hellip;]
- [It's the 13th Hour with Al Lafrance](https://mobtreal.com/13th-hour-al-lafrance/): Listen to quick interview with Al Lafrance about the 13th Hour happening during the 2016 Fringe Festival.
- [The Making of "Warm Mess"](https://mobtreal.com/making-warm-mess/): Premiering as the closing show of the 2015 SOLOS Festival, The Making of “Warm Mess” is a comedy starring tender-hearted drooly bear, ice cream dreamer, fumblin’ rock n roll fool, vivacious groover Hamhock Velvet. Adapted from a solo show into a two-hander, The Making of “Warm Mess” now features local improv titan David Kaufman taking on multiple roles and backing music by sonic luminary Leskalade.
- [Sh!t I'm in Love With You Again](https://mobtreal.com/sht-im-love/): Crowning Monkey Productions and The St-Ambroise FRINGE de Montreal proudly present the shout-along fan favourite production of last year’s Ottawa Fringe festival Sh!t I&#8217;m in Love With You Again. This original musical comedy about sex, love and everything in between is written, directed and stars Ottawa Fringe veteran Rachelle Elie. Musical accompaniment by UK born musician and co-lyricist Luke Jackson. Dramaturgy by Rusty Owen and Paul Hutcheson. Costume and set design by Brandon Kleiman, lighting design by Gavin McDonald. Sh!t I&#8217;m in Love With You Again traverses the many manifestations of love from wide-eyed youthful idealism to first love then to [&hellip;]
- [Project X Performance](https://mobtreal.com/project-x-performance/): From left: Mercedeh Baroque, Jacqueline van de Geer, Ilana Zackon, Lyne Labrie &nbsp; Project X Performance, a new social issue based theatre company run by local emerging actors Ilana Zackon, Shannon Leibinger and Shannon Carranco, will be premiering its first show, Part I this coming June in the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival. Part I is a bilingual performance exploring the themes of mental health and the silent struggle through a variety of performance mediums, based on the real life experiences of those directly involved in the creation of the piece. The performances will be taking place in the newly renovated Bliss [&hellip;]
- [Anna Springate-Floch](https://mobtreal.com/anna-springate-floch/)
- [Mutek Festival](https://mobtreal.com/mutek-festival/)
- [One last Smut Slam with Cameryn Moore](https://mobtreal.com/one-last-smut-slam-with-cameryn-moore/): In case you didn&#8217;t know, english is not my first language and  I sometimes get stuck in awkward situations because of it. Lucky me, when I went to the Smut Slam Fringe edition, it turned out amazing, but I should have look up the definition of Smut before I went into this! shortly after my arrival, I felt the obligation to learned the definition of  the term smut in the Urban Dictionary &#8220;Yummy erotic fiction or art. A writing style that is sexually explicit and generally associated with females. &#8221; Not too sure about the associated with females part but you get the point. Slam, also according to the Urban [&hellip;]
- [Match de Basket de P.K. Subban x Snoop Dogg est reporté](https://mobtreal.com/match-de-basket-de-p-k-subban-x-snoop-dogg-est-reporte/): Nous avions mentionné dans ce billet que P.K. Subban, Snoop Dogg et leur entourage de célébrités mettaient sur pied un match the basketball amical qui aurais eu lieu le 11 juin prochain  à l’Auditorium de Verdun, pendant les festivité du Grand Prix de Montréal. Les profits iront à la fondation de Snoop Dogg, Snoop Youth Football League, et à celle de Subban, qui travaille avec l’Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants.  L&#8217;engouement et la réponse face a cet événement ont dépassé les attentes des organisateurs et ont pris la décision de reporter l&#8217;événementé en été 2017. La rencontre est donc remise pour Juillet 2017 au Centre Bell pour répondre à [&hellip;]
- [A Virgin Audience at a Bagel Burlesque Expo](https://mobtreal.com/virgin-audience-bagel-burlesque/): Burlesque comes from the Italian word &#8220;Burla&#8221; which means &#8220;a joke&#8221;.  But this art form isn&#8217;t a joke, and it isn&#8217;t all about taking your clothes off, it is performance art where artists come from many backgrounds and identity.   Let me tell you as a woman of color nothing gets me more excited when I&#8217;m about to be entertained by a variety of ideas and diverse group of people. It’s Friday night and before we stepped out to see The Bagel Burlesque Festival, Here’s my omission to what I know of burlesque, it wasn&#8217;t much.  I knew about Josephine Baker, [&hellip;]
- [Festival Mode & Design Conferences](https://mobtreal.com/festival-mode-design-conferences/): MAJOR NAMES IN FASHION AND DESIGN GATHER IN MONTREAL THIS SUMMER A major annual event held during the Festival Mode &amp; Design (FMD), FMD Conferences today announced an exciting 2016 program. From August 15 to 20, close to 25 local, national and international influencers will gather to share their diverse fashion and design experience with the general public. This is a unique opportunity to meet leading international figures who have made their mark on their respective worlds, each in their own way. Host, producer and reporter Stéphane Le Duc continues as Commissioner of FMD Conferences this year. A pioneer of the fashion [&hellip;]
- [MOBTREAL EXCLUSIVE!](https://mobtreal.com/mobtreal-exclusive/): &#8220;How did a virtually unknown British comedian James Mullinger (who is headlining at Montreal’s Comedyworks this weekend) outsell Jerry Seinfeld and Guns N Roses at a stadium arena in New Brunswick? He tells us in his own words…&#8221; As some of you will know I moved from London, England to Saint John, New Brunswick two years ago. It was a move motivated by the desire for a better life, a quieter life and a happier life for myself and my family. It was certainly not a career move and many people in Canada had warned me that my comedy career would [&hellip;]
- [Cafe O'Lait Cabaret presents: Ladies’ Advice for Ladies](https://mobtreal.com/cafe-olait-cabaret-presents-ladies-advice-ladies/): Florence and Emily have returned from Australia to present this satirical cabaret for ladies, gentlemen, and all who are both or neither at the 2016 St. Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival. This is an English show for LADIES who have proper LADY reasons for going out to see a show (naturally hosted entirely by LADIES!). We feel that ladies have become entirely too MODERN of late, and we find it TERRIBLY frightening, and so this show will give some LADIES’ advice to our fellow ladies, so that they can avoid the pitfalls of modernity, such as failing to wear a HAT, or not being sure where the nearest [&hellip;]
- [nerdfucker](https://mobtreal.com/nerdfucker/): She has a thing for smart boys, but smart ≠ nice Award-winning performer/playwright Cameryn Moore returns to the Montreal Fringe with the world premiere of nerdfucker, a solo drama that digs deep into the heart and crotch of geekdom. nerdfucker is playing at the Mainline Theatre (3997 boul St-Laurent, fringe venue 6) for six shows as part of the St. Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival, June 9-19. Advance tickets are $12 and will be available at the box office at the Fringe park (St.-Laurent/Rachel) or online at montrealfringe.ca After five years of sparking conversations across North America and the UK with her raw, autobiographical works—Phone Whore, slut (r)evolution, and for | play—Cameryn [&hellip;]
- [Just For Laughs Awakens The Ladies](https://mobtreal.com/just-laughs-awakens-ladies/): The Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Québec, continues to roll out the biggest names in comedy as they add even more star power to the 80-plus shows already announced for Montreal this summer.
- [Osez le Fringe! Intro au Festival St-Ambroise Fringe de Montréal](https://mobtreal.com/i-was-a-fringe-virgin/): &nbsp; Euh&#8230;. par ou commencer? Mais pour de vrai&#8230; je sais vraiment&nbsp;pas! Voici comment&nbsp;je me sentais en sortant du Fringe-For-All lundi soirqui se déroulait au&nbsp;Café Campus. La&nbsp;soirée de dévoilement où plus de 80 compagnies de théârtre, collectifs et/ou artistes&nbsp;nous présentaient en 2 minutes un extrait de leur production ou un sketch expliquant&nbsp;à quoi s&#8217;attendre de leur représentation. Tellement de&nbsp;productions&nbsp;à voir pour cette 26e édition du Festival St-Ambroise Fringe de Montréal mais si seulement le Fringe de Montréal&nbsp;s&#8217;en tenait seulement à ça! Sincèrement, &nbsp;je dois avouer que je m&#8217;attendais pas&nbsp;du tout à cela en me présentant&nbsp; au lancement. Si vous êtes un [&hellip;]
- [Fridge Horror at the FRINGE Festival](https://mobtreal.com/fridge-horror-at-the-fringe-festival/): Little Black Rain Cloud Productions is proud to present its inaugural play, Fridge Horror, at the 2016 St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival. Written by Violette Kay, the show can perhaps only be described as &#8220;a darkly comical tale of star-crossed lovers, in a fridge… with puppets!&#8221;
- [Projet X Performance au Festival St-Ambroise OFF-Fringe Montréal](https://mobtreal.com/projet-x-performance-au-festival-st-ambroise-off-fringe-montreal/): Projet X Performance, une nouvelle compagnie théâtrale gérée par des acteurs locaux émergents Ilana Zackon, Shannon Leibinger et Shannon Carranco, présentera en primeur son tout premier spectacle, Part I / Partie I qui aura lieu en Juin au Festival Fringe Montréal St-Ambroise. Part I / Partie I est une pièce bilingue explorant les thèmes de la santé mentale et la lutte silencieuse à travers une variété de médiums de performance, basée sur les expériences réelles de la vie de ceux et celles qui sont directement impliqués dans la création. Les performances se dérouleront à la Galerie Bliss nouvellement rénovée. Située au [&hellip;]
- [The Kicker at the Montreal Fringe Festival](https://mobtreal.com/the-kicker/): It&#8217;s 1982 and we&#8217;re on the set of The Justice Family, a painfully mediocre sitcom about married lawyers/parents. The director has been fired. The male lead is at home nursing a hangover (or worse). Ratings are in the toilet. Hope is dwindling. It&#8217;s Tuesday. Conniving producer Don Barrett (Vance Gillis) attempts to phase out the series&#8217; outspoken star Heather Leibotitz (Bianca Yates) in favor of tabloid magnet DEE DEE Miller (Taylor Ray) only to have the women who work on the show (Alex Brown &amp; Sehar Manji) revolt against him. Meanwhile, disgruntled magazine writer Mark Charles ( Mark Rostrup), sent to [&hellip;]
- [11th Edition ShazamFest: A New Decade of Countryside Entertainment](https://mobtreal.com/11th-edition-shazamfest-a-new-decade-of-countryside-entertainment/): Following last summer’s 10-year anniversary blowout, ShazamFest is more eager than ever to kick off a second decade of international-caliber fanfare! Set in the pristine surroundings of Founder/Director Ziv Przytyk’s multi-generational organic farm, this year’s 11th edition (July 14 to 17, 2016) promises to propel ShazamFest into a new era of countryside entertainment, with an eclectic lineup of musical performances, artistic showcases and athletic demonstrations that embody the whimsical spirit at the heart of the festival. This year’s schedule is almost complete, including musical acts by Montreal one-man band sensation Bloodshot Bill, beloved Sherbrooke rocker Tim Brink, who duked it out [&hellip;]
- [Season 2 of Battle Jar is almost here!](https://mobtreal.com/season-2-battle-jar-almost/): Incarcerated Penguins made their presence known at Ottawa ComicCon this past May 14 where they held a Q&amp;A and screening of the first season of Battle Jar: a comedic web series, created by and starring Montreal filmmakers Kenny Wong, Jean Bernard, Alex Gravenstein. Battle Jar is the story of four friends that use a mysterious Byzantine artifact to resolve impossible arguments. The ‘battle jar’ contains pieces of paper that outline duels ­ and possible penalties ­ that ultimately determine the victor of any stale­mate disagreement. The battles are chosen at random and the fate of the debaters, as well as reality itself, is forever altered. Can’t decide if the [&hellip;]
- [Chocolate Moose Theatre Company presents Play by Kids](https://mobtreal.com/chocolate-moose-theatre-company-presents-play-kids/): The Chocolate Moose Theatre Company returns for its second Montreal Fringe Festival. This year they are bringing the imaginative stories and plays of children to life and stage &#8211; as interpreted and performed by big humans. Out of the six performances, three will be family friendly and three will be for adults only–but still all written by kids. Five of the most playful big humans in the city bring the words small humans put to paper to life. Martin Law and Fiona Ross, partners of Chocolate Moose Theatre Company, are joined by Niko Ouellette, Tina Trineer, and Pascale Yensen. &#8220;How often in one actor&#8217;s career does she have the opportunity [&hellip;]
- [Shooting The Moon - New Montreal Comedy Webseries](https://mobtreal.com/shooting-the-moon-new-montreal-comedy-webseries/): Shooting the Moon follows an aspiring filmmaker named Danielle, who relocates from her small Ontario town in the hopes of making a name for herself in Montréal’s vibrant film industry. Danielle quickly discovers that becoming the next Xavier Dolan isn&#8217;t as easy as she thought. The 7-episode web series is directed by Jeremy Sandor, and written by and starring Danielle Lapointe.
- [FABRIKATE Debut Album BODIES is out now!](https://mobtreal.com/fabrikate-debut-album-bodies-now/): Having already recruited international support from notable DJs such as Diplo, Don Diablo and&nbsp;Oliver Heldens even before its release, BODIES –the debut full-length LP by electronic duo Fabrikate—was just released on Montreal label Kookoo Records. The album was made available May 13th on&nbsp;vinyl, and digital formats via iTunes, Spotify, Beatport, Google Play, and other major online platforms.
- [P.K. Subban animera un Gala Juste Pour Rire!](https://mobtreal.com/p-k-subban-animera-un-gala-juste-pour-rire/): La prévente commençait Mercredi 18 mai à 10am et était &#8220;sold out&#8221; 30 minutes après sa mise en ligne. Ou le site de la billetterie à juste crash vu excitation immédiate que cause tout ce qui est en lien avec notre cher PK. (C&#8217;était à prévoir!) Ce gala sera surement un incontournable, de plus tous les profits qui seront amassé par la Fondation de P.K. Subban qui sera ensuite versé au Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation. Plus d&#8217;info ici. PK ne chôme pas cette été! C&#8217;est déjà le 2ème évènement en collaboration avec Juste Pour Rire. L&#8217;autre est un match de basket ball en compagnie [&hellip;]
- [Festival Chromatic: 7ème édition d'une initiative de MASSIVart](https://mobtreal.com/festival-chromatic/): Les activités du Festival Chromatic ont déjà débuté avec les Terrasses Éphémères où nous pouvons, depuis le 5 mai dernier, profiter d&#8217;un apéro et d&#8217;un pique-nique au cœur du Vieux Port de Montréal.  Une belle ambiance avec service de bar, foodtruck, ambiance musicale était au rendez-vous! Important de savoir que Chromatic est une initiative de MASSIVart agence créative ayant pour but d&#8217;amplifier la visibilité d&#8217;entreprises et d&#8217;artistes à l&#8217;aide de contenu unique et d&#8217;événements. Pour cette 7ème édition, Chromatic célèbre l&#8217;art de la scène Montrealaise et maintenant de celle de Toronto, en regroupant 80 artistes, pour ainsi les rendre accessible à tous. Pour les artistes participants, Chromatic est une occasion de créer des [&hellip;]
- [Invasion Cocktail takes over Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/invasion-cocktail-takes-montreal/): With Spring in Montréal comes sun, drinks and the joie de vivre that this city is famous for, and what better way to kick off terrace season than a cocktail festival? Enter the 3rd edition of Invasion Cocktail, a festival dedicated to the world of cocktails and mixology, similar to other festivals in London, New York and New Orleans. Founded by Maryline Demandre and Pierre Olivier Tremple&#8211;who runs the Made With Love mixology competition&#8211;the festival aims to provide a window into the world of cocktail culture to the general public. Festival-goers can see for themselves the passion and dedication mixologists pour into [&hellip;]
- [C'est aussi en français le SketchFest de Montréal](https://mobtreal.com/cest-aussi-en-francais-le-sketchfest-de-montreal/): Plusieurs troupes francos ont performé à cette 11e édition du SketchFest Montréal&nbsp;et j&#8217;ai assisté à la dernière soirée des sketchs francos. La soirée débutait avec la gang de &nbsp;Les Lundis d&#8217;Impro&nbsp;au Théâtre Sainte-Catherine où on pouvait avoir un avant goût de ce qu&#8217;ils font à chaque lundis, et vous l&#8217;avez deviné, de l&#8217;impro! C&#8217;est en faisant participer assistance qu&#8217;on découvre &#8220;Art ou Défi&#8221;ce jeu où l&#8217;on doit juger à la fin de chaque sketch si on avait aimé ou pas. On a pu voir aussi Les Épatantes Aventures Radio-Romanesques&nbsp;qui nous livrait un spectacle à la manière des émissions de radio d’autrefois.&nbsp;Au [&hellip;]
- [Montreal Gets Sketchy!](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-gets-sketchy/): Just in time for the Spring thaw and serving as a tasty appetizer for the Just For Laughs festival, the 11th Annual Montréal Sketchfest held its inaugural ceremony at Théâtre Ste-Catherine on May 5th to much excitement and enthusiasm. Started in 2006, the Montréal Sketchfest has grown from a small event running only 5 to 6 days with a handful of sketch comedy troupes to running 10 days and having 60 troupes from all over North America. Indeed, after exploding last year at the 10th year anniversary of the festival, this is the biggest year by far for the Montréal Sketchfest, [&hellip;]
- ["Last Night At The Gayety" Celebrates Montreal And The Stage.](https://mobtreal.com/last-night-gayety-celebrates-montreal-stage/): Gayety Definition: Variant of gaiety, gaily ; the state of being gay or cheerful. It&#8217;s a definition that&#8217;s absolutely accurate. I like theatre that’s entertaining. That’s a personal preference. I like being transported out of my day into a world that lets me leave it feeling refreshed and inspired. In that way, and in nearly every way that entertains, “Last Night At The Gayety” fires on all cylinders. From casting, to music and staging &#8211; it’s an inspiring and entertaining piece that celebrates a certain aspect of Montreal history while keeping up a pace that’s consistently inventive and well done.
- [On the Menu: An Evening with Team Greco](https://mobtreal.com/menu-evening-team-greco/): It’s spring time in Montreal, baby, and you know exactly what that means. Festival season is looming upon us. For this we must prepare. We can’t go into festival season without doing a little research first. This is why, last night, I joined my dear friend and fellow mobster, Boss De Bortoli. She had seen a play by Team Greco last summer during Fringe, and nearly busted gut. It was brutal. I won’t get into the details of that, but I assure you, fellow fans of laughter and all things hilarity, Team Greco needs to be on your list of producers to [&hellip;]
- [La Fondation Evenko supporte le talent émergeant](https://mobtreal.com/la-fondation-evenko-supporte-le-talent-emergeant/): Grâce à un généreux don de la Fondation Evenko pour le talent émergent, c’est plus de 4 000 jeunes qui bénéficient cette année de formations de qualité pour développer leur art. « Avoir la chance de se produire sur scène est primordial pour le développement des artistes de la relève. Notre soutien permet à des milliers de jeunes de suivre des formations avec des artistes établis et même d’avoir accès à des retours-commentaires sur leurs prestations », explique Roman Oryschuk, Président de la Fondation Evenko.
- [The Bagel Burlesque Expo 2016 Experience](https://mobtreal.com/bagel-burlesque-expo-2016-experience/): Don’t you find burlesque dancers so bold, beautiful, brave, is there another B word I can add in there? Oh yes, here&#8217;s another one, bodacious, and Bagel Burlesque Expo is all about the néo-burlesque event in Montreal, the very first in the city from April 22 to April 24th.
- [Montreal Sketchfest is Here](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-sketchfest-2/): The 11th edition of the Montréal International Sketch Comedy Festival includes over 60 hilarious troupes from across North America, fantastic sketch and improv workshops, and a panel discussion on the state of sketch comedy in Canada. Between May 5th and 14th, artists from Vancouver, New York, Philadelphia, Michigan, Winnipeg, Toronto and of course Montreal will convene for our annual celebration of sketch comedy!
- [Theatre Starring A Dog - Brave New Productions announces "Sylvia"](https://mobtreal.com/theatre-starring-a-dog-brave-new-productions-announces-sylvia/): Brave New Productions returns to the stage following the company’s most ambitious production, last year’s METAs Nominated &#8220;33 Variations&#8221;, to present an entirely new and unique theatre experience with &#8220;Sylvia&#8221; by A.R. Gurney. While the show currently enjoys a Broadway revival, Brave New Productions is excited to bring this hilarious and heart-warming story about a man and his dog to Montreal. Empty nesters Greg (Joseph Dineen) and Kate (Carolyn Fe) have moved back to Manhattan after twenty-two years in the suburbs. As Kate tells Greg: &#8220;The dog phase of my life is definitely over.&#8221; But life has a way of giving [&hellip;]
- [Talking to the one and only Luenell](https://mobtreal.com/talking-to-the-one-and-only-luenell/): This is the best part about doing what I do. I get to chat with comics that have made me laugh and shaped my sense of humour over my teen years. I used to watch Comic View on BET religiously and Luenell is one of the comics that always stuck with me. Fast forward and pause to Just For Laughs 2015 when I saw her chilling with other comics and I have to say I was a bit star struck. There she was, the lady that made me laugh to the point of pissing myself, standing right in front of me. Now fast forward [&hellip;]
- [Qui Sont Vos Enemies Favoris?](https://mobtreal.com/qui-sont-vos-enemies-favoris/): Je suis venu à travers la prochaine vague de rock &amp; roll. Si un arbre tombe dans la forêt et personne n&#8217;est là pour l&#8217;entendre, fait-il un son? La réponse est Oh Que Oui! Découvrez ces mecs parce que pendant que vous n&#8217;écoutez pas les arbres tomber, ce groupe monte l&#8217;échelle internationale et ramène le son cru et vrai du rock &amp; roll de &#8216;back in the day&#8217;. Ne vous laissez pas faire par la qualité de la production et le choc rock non-fixatif, le son de la guitare graveleuse et vraie forme de rock n&#8217;a pas été perdu sur ce groupe. Your Favorite Enemies prennent les ondes européennes par [&hellip;]
- [Bal des Lumières 2016: Big Win for Mental Illness](https://mobtreal.com/bal-des-lumieres-2016-big-win-mental-illness/): Mental illness is a serious issue; 1 in 5 Canadians are diagnosed with a mental illness. While research shows that depression is &#8220;the leading cause of disability worldwide&#8221; (World Health Organization, 2015), it is becoming increasingly important to raise awareness and decrease the stigma surrounding all forms of mental illness. &#8220;For the longest time, we pretended it [mental illness] didn&#8217;t exist,&#8221;said Isabelle Racicot. &#8220;So many people left this world because we didn&#8217;t take care of them.&#8221; Racicot hosted her first ever Bell Centre event last night, as the second edition of the Bal des Lumières unfolded. The event, presented by Bell in [&hellip;]
- [JFL Takes Close Look at Local Comics](https://mobtreal.com/jfl-takes-close-look-at-local-comics/): Host Ryan Wilner made it immediately clear that this Monday night at ComedyWorks was no ordinary fare. &#8220;Tonight is the JFL audition showcase. So if you&#8217;ve ever felt the need to say something…&#8221; he shot a stern squint to any would-be hecklers. This was not the night to mess around. Wilner is working on his fatherly glare, but the point came through loud and clear. 
- [Chatting with Spiro Malandrakis](https://mobtreal.com/chatting-with-spiro-malandrakis/): Today, I chatted over the phone with Spiro Malandrakis. A Canadian actor, born and raised in Montreal who&#8217;s about to do great things in his career. Following a major supporting role in the U.S. this past month on Discovery’s new series Real Detective, the talented home-grown actor continues his steady rise to stardom with a recurring role on Bravo’s award-winning series 19-2. Over the course of 6 episodes in this year’s upcoming 3rd season, Spiro joins the talented cast of 19-2 (Jared Keeso, Adrian Holmes) in a game-changing role—both for his career as much as for the show—that’s set to shake [&hellip;]
- [Underground Comedy Railroad 2016: Last Stop, Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/feeling-the-funny-at-the-last-stop-of-the-underground-comedy-railroad/): Just in time for an alternative to watching the Oscars, Mobtreal caught the Underground Comedy Railroad at the tail end of their 2016 tour, &#8220;UCR5 The Darkness Awakens.&#8221; And while many people were tuning in to Chris Rock taking on the #OscarSoWhite controversy in Hollywood, the audience at ComedyWorks got a treat with a sampling of Canada&#8217;s top black comics.
- [Dita Von Teese et le Grand Cabaret: Va va Voum!](https://mobtreal.com/dita-von-teese-et-le-grand-cabaret-va-va-voum/): Quand, par un alignement des astres exceptionnel, j’ai reçu une invitation pour aller voir un spectacle burlesque de Dita Von Teese à l’Olympia, j’étais folle de joie. Est-ce que la soirée était à la hauteur de mes attentes ? Tout à fait.
- [Chromatic : attention c'est esthétique!](https://mobtreal.com/chromatic-attention-cest-esthetique/): J’ai pour vous aujourd’hui une belle suggestion à vous faire pour ce printemps! Eh oui, j’ai déjà hâte au printemps. Le retour de la chaleur, du soleil, des soirées à vélo entre amis, de l’errance dans les parcs, mais surtout le retour des festivals! &nbsp; Pour commencer cette période estivale, je vous propose donc Chromatic. Un festival qui, pour sa 7e édition, propose une nouvelle aire d’exposition située au Hangar 16 dans le Vieux-Port de Montréal. Comme à chaque année, le festival Chromatic nous invite à des endroits incroyables à Montréal afin de se rassembler dans le but de célébrer le déploiement de la [&hellip;]
- [Actor - Spiro Malandrakis](https://mobtreal.com/spiro-malandrakis/): Born and raised in Montreal, Spiro began acting at the age of 15. Following his first leading role and television debut on MTV’s series Undressed, he landed a supporting role in Going for Broke where he acted alongside Ellen Page and Delta Burke. Prior to his supporting role of Oliver in the cult classic The Wild Hunt, Spiro played leading roles in various theatre productions such as Vittorio Rossi’s Little Blood Brother and John Patrick Shanley’s Savage in Limbo. This multi-talented actor has equally made a name for himself in Montreal’s voice talent community, lending his vocal skills to a multitude of [&hellip;]
- [Black History Month - BLACK MUSES EXPO](https://mobtreal.com/black-muse-expo/): In the last few weeks a number of heated conversations have been significantly present on our social media newsfeeds such as #oscarsowhite and #blackface. Diversity representation has been questioned a lot these days, just in time for Black History Month.
- [Weekend 4 at Igloofest](https://mobtreal.com/weekend-4-at-igloofest-2016/): Weekend 4 Igloofest I went on the 5th of February, featuring Maher b2b with Ostrich on the Videontron Stage, Michael Mayer and Tale of Us on the main Sapporo Stage. The place was crowded! Igloofest really brought the heat to their freezing festival. It has really become the unstoppable festive force of our cold winters, it&#8217;s simply the place to be. Here are some pictures covering the main events
- [Weekend 3 at Igloofest](https://mobtreal.com/igloofest-30th-jan-2016/): Crazy packed night on Saturday, January 30th of the 3rd weekend of Igloofest featuring Poirier, Gina Turner and Sébastien Léger! Take a look and browse the awesome night through my pictures. Look at all the beautiful people having a ball in the cold! Montreal knows how to make winter fun!   Tonight kicks off the last weekend of winter fun at the old port so don&#8217;t miss out!
- [DJ - Maclean Rouble](https://mobtreal.com/dj-maclean-rouble/): Maclean Rouble aka DJ Maclean age 22 started, DJing in January 2014 and has been playing live regularly ever since. She played at Circus in April 2014 and attracted a lot of attention from the Circus residents, bookers, and label owners. Specializing in trance but well-versed in house and EDM/club music. Follow @That_Maclean  &#8211; Like DJ Maclean on Facebook Cloudcasts by the_maclean on Mixcloud
- [Comedian - Dan Derkson](https://mobtreal.com/comedian-dan-derkson/): Born in Vancouver, Dan Derkson has a truly wild past when it comes to performing. He has been touring around Canada as a performer, off and on, for 20 years. He has also been an actor, a musician, a director, a producer and a writer. There&#8217;s more on the way too so stay tuned. He is also currently a cast member of Montreal&#8217;s award-winning improv troupe On the Spot.
- [Comedian - Jeff Schouela](https://mobtreal.com/comedian-jeff-schouela/): Jeff Schouela nervously began his comedy journey in Toronto on July 4, 2004, in which he compared the excitement of amateur comedy to Asian Shakespeare. While he stopped performing that bit, Jeff hasn’t looked back, amassing over 1000 shows across North America. In 2012, Jeff shot his own comedy special as part of ichannel Canada&#8217;s &#8220;No Kidding&#8221; series, and in 2013 he released his Comedy EP, &#8220;Awkward Silence&#8221;, available on iTunes. But above all, his favourite comedy highlight to date is making someone in the front row laugh so hard, he vomited right on his shoe, an accomplishment few have achieved. Jeff [&hellip;]
- [Comedian - Andrew Searles](https://mobtreal.com/andrew-searles/): Andrew Searles is one of the fastest rising stars on the Montreal comedy scene and has no plans of slowing down. A favorite at the Colleges &amp; Universities in Montreal, but also takes the stage at the comedy clubs from Montreal to Vancouver and back, amazing audiences along the way while discussing topics from his childhood to life in school, to romance, to his ethnic background of growing up in Canada. Andrew will having you laughing from the time he opens his mouth, to the time he walks off stage, and beyond. Andrew has been named in the “Top 10 Best Stand-up [&hellip;]
- [A Disturbed Little One at Wildside](https://mobtreal.com/a-disturbed-little-one-at-wildside/): &#8220;Little One&#8221; is quintessential modern theatre. A story told abstractly, through broken pieces. It demands the focus of the audience and your dedication to figure things out. How much you enjoy it will be the result of how much you put into it, so it may not be a show for everybody.
- [Politically Incorrect and Highly Entertaining - Miss Katelyn at the Wildside](https://mobtreal.com/politically-incorrect-and-highly-entertaining/): &#8220;Miss Katelyn&#8217;s Grade Threes Prepare for the Inevitable&#8221; is a fantastic  and entertaining show that is easily accessible yet sophisticated and inspired at the same time. The show manages to pull off a rare hat trick that should probably satisfy most Centaur passholders and Fringe-goers (or those who are both).
- [Mobtreal Comedy Corner's New Host](https://mobtreal.com/mobtreal-comedy-corners-new-host/): It&#8217;s a new year and a lots happening at the mob. We&#8217;ve just launched Mobtoronto.com &#8211; the first expansion of mob blogs from the Mob&#8217;s Press. We&#8217;ll be giving Mobtreal a new look, focusing more on artists and our bloggers/photographers who bring us content. The biggest change is that we have a new host for the Mobtreal Comedy Corner.
- [The Ultimate Hipster Tuxedo](https://mobtreal.com/timeless-and-earth-friendly-flax-linen-whitney-linen-unveils-the-ultimate-hipster-tuxedo-plus-more-beautiful-fashions-for-spring-summer-2016/): A Linen Tuxedo you say? Voila. The Whitney Linen SS2016  Collection has been unveiled, and it’s every bit as awesome as expected. Referred to as the “Black Label Collection” the new runway video features all-new garment styles exclusively created in black and white linen &#8211; for both men’s and women’s fashion sensibilities. As part of the launch for the new Whitney Linen SS2016 collection, the WL team dressed the Lennox Lewis entourage for their Toronto boxing match, and special appearances were made on the runway by the boxers, which was a nice touch, and helped ‘man-up’ an otherwise very elegant runway [&hellip;]
- [Getting Wild On Stage](https://mobtreal.com/getting-wild-on-stage/): Centaur Theatre presents the 19th Annual Wildside Theatre Festival January 7-17. The Wildside Festival urges you to get out of the house, brave the cold, and take in some eclectic and exciting live performances. From Fringe festival highlights to special invited guests, Wildside is a full course menu for theatre foodies with a taste for variety.
- [Getting Ready For Igloofest](https://mobtreal.com/getting-ready-for-igloofest/): Just admit it.  You lost faith in Mother Nature when she was a no show at the Christmas deadline and now that we know that she was just very late you&#8217;re like: &#8220;Better late than never&#8230;but its too cold now! Especially with the -21° we&#8217;ve been getting&#8221;.  I think we should be taking this opportunity to train ourselves to face the cold temperatures of Igloofest because everyone knows its colder in the Old Port being next the water and all. So let&#8217;s stop complaining about how cold it is and just face the fact that our beloved winter music festival that we [&hellip;]
- [Happy New Year's from the Mob](https://mobtreal.com/happy-new-years-mob/): It&#8217;s a new year. Another chance for us to accomplish great things and succeed at our goals. What are your new year&#8217;s resolutions or have you decided to stop lying to yourself and make realistic goals such as finalizing your divorce? Ok maybe that&#8217;s just me. This year, I have some plans to expand to Toronto and introduce how I&#8217;m going to take over the world, one city at a time. (cue Pinky and the Brain music)
- [This Christmas Market will Get You In The Spirit!](https://mobtreal.com/this-christmas-market-will-get-you-in-the-spirit/): Still looking for that perfect Christmas gift? Need something to get you into the holiday spirit? Looking for an activity to do with the family? On the steps of Place Des Arts (Metro: Place Des Arts) you&#8217;ll find a European inspired Christmas Village open December 12 &#8211; January 2, 2015. It&#8217;s completely free and open until about 11pm daily (except Christmas day ).
- [Mon Vins & Fromages Québécois !](https://mobtreal.com/mon-vins-fromages-quebecois/): Après l&#8217;évident succès de La Grande Dégustation de Montréal, je n&#8217;ai pas pu résister au concept du &#8221;wine tasting&#8221;&#8216; avec fromages et j&#8217;ai décidé de ne pas attendre à l&#8217;année prochaine mais plus tôt d&#8217;assister à La fête des vins du Québec.  Les deux événements ayant le même concept , se diffère quand même avec  deux type d&#8217;ambiances.
- [Downrange -- 10 Movies in 10 Days:  TIFF 2017 Review](https://mobtreal.com/downrange-10-movies-10-days-tiff-2017-review/): The Mob’s Reel has been gracious enough to host Mobster, Curtis Morgan's TIFF 2017 review. As an actor and film buff, Curtis braved this years red carpet to bring you spoiler-free reviews on the 10 films he saw at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. REVIEW Midnight Madness at it’s best, Downrange’s concept of horror and isolation is pretty simple.  Six new friends on a road trip travelling on a deserted strip of highway in Nowhereland, USA.  They blow a tire.  They get out to change it.  After removing the blown tire, one of the travelers notices a bullet fall from [&hellip;]
- [Downsizing -- 10 Movies in 10 Days:  TIFF 2017 Review](https://mobtreal.com/downsizing-10-movies-10-days-tiff-2017-review/): The Mob’s Reel has been gracious enough to host Mobster, Curtis Morgan's TIFF 2017 review. As an actor and film buff, Curtis braved this years red carpet to bring you spoiler-free reviews on the 10 films he saw at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. REVIEW Someone described Downsizing as “Honey I Shrunk The Kids” but for adults.  Unfortunately, that notion just scratches the surface as to what this movie really is.  Also, &#8230;I’m not sure that the movie itself knows what it really is.  In my opinion, the first half of the movie is an almost completed movie, then the [&hellip;]
- [Michael Jackson's Thriller 3D/The Making of Michael Jackson's Thriller -- 10 Movies in 10 Days:  TIFF 2017 Review](https://mobtreal.com/michael-jacksons-thriller-3dthe-making-michael-jacksons-thriller-10-movies-10-days-tiff-2017-review/): The Mob’s Reel has been gracious enough to host Mobster, Curtis Morgan's TIFF 2017 review. As an actor and film buff, Curtis braved this years red carpet to bring you spoiler-free reviews on the 10 films he saw at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. REVIEW I was 7 or 8 the first time I saw Thriller and eventually The Making of the video, which is a 45 minute behind the scenes look at almost every part of the production.  What can you say about the Thriller video itself?  It was, and is, a music video masterpiece.  Seeing it remastered, on [&hellip;]
- [Manhunt -- 10 Movies in 10 Days:  TIFF 2017 Review](https://mobtreal.com/manhunt-10-movies-10-days-tiff-2017-review/): The Mob’s Reel has been gracious enough to host Mobster, Curtis Morgan's TIFF 2017 review. As an actor and film buff, Curtis braved this years red carpet to bring you spoiler-free reviews on the 10 films he saw at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. REVIEW When you think John Woo, one tends to think of great action films like Face/Off, Mission: Impossible II, and Broken Arrow.  As full of amazing action and gun-play that these films are, there tends to always be an element of the absurd.  That is not rare in action films, some of the best ones have [&hellip;]
- [Roman J. Israel, Esq. -- 10 Movies in 10 Days:  TIFF 2017 Review](https://mobtreal.com/roman-j-israel-esq-10-movies-10-days-tiff-2017-review/): The Mob’s Reel has been gracious enough to host Mobster, Curtis Morgan's TIFF 2017 review. As an actor and film buff, Curtis braved this years red carpet to bring you spoiler-free reviews on the 10 films he saw at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. REVIEW Denzel Washington is everything.  But how did he get there?  I mean, have you ever thought about it?  Yes, he is the greatest actor in the world, but there are other superb actors of his caliber that are not nearly as loved or revered as him.  He, himself, is, in my opinion sometimes surprised and [&hellip;]
- [The Carter Effect -- 10 Movies in 10 Days:  TIFF 2017 Review](https://mobtreal.com/carter-effect-10-movies-10-days-tiff-2017-review/): The Mob’s Reel has been gracious enough to host Mobster, Curtis Morgan's TIFF 2017 review. As an actor and film buff, Curtis braved this years red carpet to bring you spoiler-free reviews on the 10 films he saw at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. REVIEW Toronto is a beautiful city, isn’t it?  I love Toronto.  Someone should write a love song to Toronto.  But who?  Should be someone from here, like the 6God, Drake.  Great choice.  It should have a cool angle, a focal point, because Toronto wasn’t always this sexy.  When exactly did Toronto get it’s swagger?  Hockey, baseball [&hellip;]
- [The Cured -- 10 Movies in 10 Days:  TIFF 2017 Review](https://mobtreal.com/cured-10-movies-10-days-tiff-2017-review/): The Mob’s Reel has been gracious enough to host Mobster, Curtis Morgan's TIFF 2017 review. As an actor and film buff, Curtis braved this years red carpet to bring you spoiler-free reviews on the 10 films he saw at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. REVIEW Ever wonder what happens after the zombie crisis ends in shows like The Walking Dead or movies like 28 Days Later?  Neither have I.  Luckily, the director of The Cured, David Freyne, decided to make that the subject of his first feature film and it’s as interesting as the Zombie Apocalypse itself.  The Cured is [&hellip;]
- [The Ritual -- 10 Movies in 10 Days:  TIFF 2017 Review](https://mobtreal.com/ritual-10-movies-10-days-tiff-2017-review/): The Mob’s Reel has been gracious enough to host Mobster, Curtis Morgan's TIFF 2017 review. As an actor and film buff, Curtis braved this years red carpet to bring you spoiler-free reviews on the 10 films he saw at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. REVIEW The tagline for this Andy Serkis produced movie is “They should have gone to Vegas.”  Four friends go on a trip to the Scandinavian wilderness as a tribute to their late fifth friend who was brutally murdered in a liquor store robbery in front of one of the four played craftily by Rafe Spall (Roadies, [&hellip;]
- ['The Empire of Deception' by Westward Drops October 14th](https://mobtreal.com/empire-deception-westward/): On October 14th, Utah rockers Westward will drop their second full-length album, The Empire of Deception. Formed in 2013, the band includes lead singer/guitarist Andrew Marshall, bassist Karl Grimm, and drummer Matt Morrison. Their 2015 debut The Deadly Rapture of Space proved to be a solid and eclectic showcase for what their fans have called “cowboy space rock,” an apt descriptor for Westward’s blend of modern rock and elements of western trail music. The band has also been noted for their charitable work, having teamed up with the Utah Jazz to raise funds for underprivileged children. Stream &#8220;The Last Stand&#8221; Here [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: Aronofsky's 'mother!' Is Well-Crafted but Heavy-Handed](https://mobtreal.com/review-mother/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Darren Aronofsky’s psychological horror film mother! is an absurdist biblical allegory that quickly loses steam despite being the director’s boldest and most difficult film to date. In the remote countryside, a young woman has tasked herself with renovating the home she shares with her husband (Javier Bardem), a renowned poet struggling with writer’s block. One evening, a stranger (Ed Harris) shows up unannounced, claiming to have been under the impression that the couple’s home was a bed-and-breakfast. The poet insists [&hellip;]
- [Une Automne Historique À LaSalle](https://mobtreal.com/une-automne-historique-lasalle/): La Société historique Cavelier de LaSalle est fière d’annoncer une série d’évènements pour souligner deux anniversaires historiques. En effet, la municipalité fêtera le 350e anniversaire de la venue de l’explorateur Cavelier de La Salle, ainsi que le 150e anniversaire de la confédération canadienne !   En tout, six conférences et un spectacle musical seront offerts aux citoyens afin de retracer l’héritage historique laissé par l’explorateur René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle depuis son arrivée en 1667. Animé par le comédien Miguel Doucet qui incarnera le personnage, les six différentes conférences seront offertes par des historiens, des artistes, des professeurs et des étudiants en histoire. [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'It' Is a Chilling Take on a Horror Classic](https://mobtreal.com/review-it/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW While not necessarily terrifying, It is a tense, unsettling and often hilarious horror film bolstered by an exceptional young cast. Based on the 1986 novel by Stephen King, the adaptation was directed by Andy Muschietti from a script by Chase Palmer, Cary Fukunaga, and Gary Dauberman. In the summer of 1989, seven outcast kids from the small town of Derry, Maine face an extra-dimensional evil that manifests as a horrific killer clown called Pennywise (Bill Skarsgard), who manipulates and preys upon [&hellip;]
- [DAN BERN &amp; BILLY BOB PRODUCTIONS Head to Turbo Haüs](https://mobtreal.com/dan-bern-billy-bob-productions/): On September 23rd, folk-rock musician Dan Bern will be performing at Montreal’s Turbo Haüs, kicking off a series of concerts presented by Billy Bob Productions, the independent promotions company co-run by Mitch Melnick. For more than two decades, the prolific Iowa-born artist has explored the many avenues and alleyways of Americana, blending satire and sincerity to craft resonant music. Having released over twenty full-length albums and EPs since the mid-90s, Bern has also contributed music to films like Walk Hard and Get Him to the Greek, highlighting his knack for writing irreverent, ridiculous songs that also happen to be thoughtfully crafted. [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'Wind River' Is a Flawed but Powerful Thriller](https://mobtreal.com/review-wind-river/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Concluding the thematic trilogy that began with 2015’s Sicario and last year’s Hell or High Water, Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River is a spare, brutal, and somewhat problematic neo-western crime thriller. Unlike his scripts for Sicario and Hell or High Water, Sheridan opted to direct Wind River himself, proving to be an adept and attentive filmmaker, though not without a few notable flaws. When expert tracker and game hunter Cory Lambert (Jeremy Renner) discovers the body of Natalie Hanson (Kelsey [&hellip;]
- [Haboubs & Laloos : Le Vrai Bromance avec Émile Khoury et Dixit Patel](https://mobtreal.com/haboubs-laloos-le-vrai-bromance-avec-emile-khoury-et-dixit-patel/): Nous étions censé faire l&#8217;entrevue sur le merveilleux toit/terrasse du Boxotel à côté du jacuzzi&#8230; Malheureusement, vu que mère nature n&#8217;était pas de notre côté, nous avons opté pour The Next Best Thing... Une des somptueuse salle de bain de l&#8217;établissement! Émile Khoury et Dixit Patel are the co-producers of the 3rd edition of Haboubs &amp; Laloos (pronounced HA-BOOBZ &amp; LA-LOOSE). The show is financed and produced independently, and on the previous editions, they were able to gather over 400 people each show. It gives a chance to up and coming comedians to step on a bigger stage with more established [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'Logan Lucky' Is a Late-Summer Standout](https://mobtreal.com/review-logan-lucky/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Scripted by Rebecca Blunt, Logan Lucky is a welcome return to the big screen for director Steven Soderbergh after a short-lived retirement from feature filmmaking. A heist-comedy set in West Virginia and North Carolina, the film is equal parts silly and sincere, proving that Soderbergh hasn’t missed a beat since 2013&#8217;s Behind the Candelabra. When divorced dad Jimmy Logan (Channing Tatum) loses his construction job at the Charlotte Motor Speedway due to his bum leg, he becomes frustrated and [&hellip;]
- [Get 30 Days of Drinks FREE from PRESTO MTL](https://mobtreal.com/get-30-days-of-presto-mtl-for-free/): There&#8217;s a new app in town and this one is well worth it. Say hello to Presto MTL and is available on Android and IOS . For $9.99 a month, get a free drink every day of the month in a selection of bars in Montreal. So far, the bar list has some of the best cocktail bars and is still growing! Presto MTL  is always looking for new establishments to partner with them. If you&#8217;re a bar owner, click here for more details.
- [78/52 took a stab at PSYCHO at Fantasia Fest](https://mobtreal.com/7852-fantasia/): 78/52 Directed by: Alexandre Philippe Featuring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Peter Bogdanovich, Bret Easton Ellis, Martin Scorsese, Guillermo Del Toro, Elijah Wood Even if you haven&#8217;t seen that quintessential scene in the Alfred Hitchcock classic, PSYCHO, you still probably know it. A series of rapid edits of a young woman, caught by surprise in the shower, as a little old lady’s knife comes crashing down to the tune of a piercing, staccato, violin screech&#8230; The scene is legendary and just as effective now, nearly 60 years later, as it was back then. Exploring the impact of this cinematic moment is a great [&hellip;]
- [Blade of the Immortal Dismembers the Fantasia Crowd!](https://mobtreal.com/blade-immortal-fantasia/): BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL Directed by: Takashi Miike Written by: Tetsuya Oishi Cast: Takuya Kimura, Hanna Sugisaki, Sota Fukushi, Ebizo Ichikawa, Erika Toda Fantasia Fest-goers were extremely lucky to catch Takashi Miike’s BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL, one of this summer&#8217;s best, and bloodiest, comic book films that you&#8217;ve probably never heard of. Based on the Manga of the same name, BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL is about a swordsman, cursed with the inability to die, that helps a young girl avenge the death of her parents, whilst fighting thousands of samurai and other outlandish, yet highly skilled warriors. While many  filmmakers struggle [&hellip;]
- [Mobtreal Invades The ‘77 Montreal Punk Festival](https://mobtreal.com/mobtreal-invades-77-montreal-punk-festival/): On Friday July 28th, the Mobtreal crew had the opportunity to attend the  ‘77 Montreal punk festival which took place at the Jean Drapeau Island, more precisely on the island of Île Notre-Dame. This festival celebrated the 40th anniversary of punk music, featuring famous local and international bands like: The Kingpins, Madball, Bouncing Souls, Barrasso, Pale Lips, The Creepshow, X (touring for their 40th anniversary), Genetic Control, Joyce Manor, Jake burns, The Vandals, and the headliners, who shared stage at the end of the night Dropkick Murphys and Rancid. The variety of these different music genres deriving from punk made justice [&hellip;]
- [Fantasia Fest Delivered Us a look at Exorcisms](https://mobtreal.com/deliver-us-fantasia/): Deliver Us &#8211; Libera Nos Directed by: Federica Di Giacomo Written by: Federica Di Giacomo A priest calmly delivers a sermon in a church as several parishioners, claiming to be possessed, scream out in horror while cursing obscenities and throwing objects… No, this isn’t the description of a scene from a new Blumhouse horror demon flick, but actually from a new documentary on Exorcism. Deliver Us, which was part of this year&#8217;s Documentaries from the Edge series at Fantasia Fest, is a jarring look at a very questionable church practice that’s often been depicted in cinema, but very rarely actually captured [&hellip;]
- [BUSHWICK brings intensity to Fantasia with a scary look at a possible future!](https://mobtreal.com/bushwick-fantasia/): BUSHWICK Directed by: Jonathan Milott, Cary Murnion Written by: Nick Damici, Graham Reznick Cast: Angelic Zambrana, Brittany Snow, Dave Bautista, Jeremie Harris, Myra Lucretia Taylor As political tensions in the United States increasingly grow, and the feeling of a looming Civil War seem to come up every week, BUSHWICK, a violent, action thriller, gives a dark satirical glimpse of a potential distant future. BUSHWICK takes place in New York City, specifically, the neighborhood of Bushwick, where we see a young couple exiting the subway and immediately getting caught in the midst of a full blown war, fought right on the streets [&hellip;]
- [Check Out the Montreal Premiere of BUYER &amp; CELLAR](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-premiere-of-buyer-cellar/): THE ACCLAIMED COMEDY COMES TO TOWN FOR CANADA PRIDE! Our very own Mobster Donald Rees will star in the Montreal premiere of BUYER &amp; CELLAR, the Off-Broadway smash written by Jonathan Tolins. As part of Fierté Montréal, the show will bow this month at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, so check it out on August 15, 17 or 18! Struggling actor Alex More (META nominee Donald Rees) takes a job working in the Malibu basement of a beloved megastar. One day, the Lady Herself comes downstairs to play. It feels like real bonding in the basement, but will their relationship ever make it upstairs? BUYER &amp; CELLAR is [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'Atomic Blonde' Lacks Focus but Packs a Punch](https://mobtreal.com/review-atomic-blonde/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Though narratively muddled, Atomic Blonde is bolstered by stylish action and a commanding lead performance by Charlize Theron. In 1989, MI6 agent Lorraine Broughton is sent to Berlin to investigate the murder of a government operative and recover a list of double agents stolen by the KGB, wading through the politically volatile landscape of East and West Berlin at the tail-end of the Cold War. Helmed by David Leitch, the film doesn&#8217;t cover new ground within the spy genre, [&hellip;]
- [Sequence Break hits high score of weird &amp; twisted at Fantasia!](https://mobtreal.com/sequence-break-fantasia/): SEQUENCE BREAK Directed by: Graham Skipper Written by: Graham Skipper Cast: Johnny Dinan, Lyle Kanouse, Fabianne Therese, Audrey Wasilewski, Chase Williamson When director/writer, Graham Skipper, asked the Fantasia crowd if we were ready for some weird shit, he wasn’t kidding. SEQUENCE BREAK is the DMT-soaked lovechild of Videodrome &amp; Tron. It’s only 80 minutes, but it’s easily one of the weirdest films I&#8217;ve seen at Fantasia, and that says a lot, because this fest thrives on the weird. SEQUENCE BREAK is the story of boy meets girl meets otherworldly coin-operated arcade machine meets a deranged doomsayer zealot meets a heavy metaphysical [&hellip;]
- [Another Wolfcop howls for a second helping at Fantasia!](https://mobtreal.com/another-wolfcop-fantasia/): WOLFCOP Directed by: Lowell Dean Written by: Lowell Dean Cast: Leo Fafard, Amy Matysio, Jonathan Cherry, Sarah Lind, Aidan Devine ANOTHER WOLFCOP double-doubles the action, gore, laughs, and wtf-wrongness in a very worthy sequel to the Canadian Cult Classic. It totally satisfying fans of the original yet still carving out new territories in the bizarre, all while being even more Canadian than the first. Yes, even though WOLFCOP 1 was as Canadian as beer and maple syrup, some Canucks still complained, so this enticed the writer/director, Lowell Dean, to go even further with the Canadiana to the point where he&#8217;s gleefully [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'Mayhem' Is a Clever, Unrestrained Horror-Comedy](https://mobtreal.com/review-mayhem-fantasia/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Mayhem is a gory crowd-pleaser featuring a charismatic lead performance by The Walking Dead’s Steven Yeun. Director Joe Lynch and screenwriter Matias Caruso flip the bird to corporate politics in this unapologetically gruesome and wickedly funny indie, which was screened in Montreal last week for the 2017 Fantasia Film Festival. When a corporate law office is infected by a virus that nullifies people’s impulse control, Derek Cho (Yeun) and Melanie Cross (Samara Weaving) fight for their lives &#8212; and [&hellip;]
- [Le Parc de Damien Manivel au Cinémathèque Québécoise](https://mobtreal.com/le-parc-de-damien-manivel-au-cinematheque-quebecoise/): Acéphale est heureuse d’annoncer la sortie du film LE PARC du réalisateur Damien Manivel le Vendredi le 11 Août. Présenté en sélection officielle au Festival de Cannes dans la sélection ACID en 2016, le film met notamment en vedette Maxime Bachellerie, Naomie Vogt-Roby et Sobere Sessouma, qui interprètent tous trois leurs premiers rôles au cinéma.
- [The Mob's Reel: 'Dunkirk' Is a Pulse-Pounding Tale of Survival](https://mobtreal.com/review-dunkirk/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Dunkirk, the latest film by English director Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Inception), is a harrowing interpretation of the 1940 evacuation of Allied troops from France during World War II. Without being cruel or gratuitous in its depiction of violence, Dunkirk displays the relentless terror and dread of war through its carefully-constructed sequences, with terrific cinematography by Hoyte van Hoytema. Having previously collaborated with Nolan on Interstellar, Hoytema’s work here is equally breathtaking whether capturing sweeping aerial shots or intimately following [&hellip;]
- [Just For Laughs is coming to Africa](https://mobtreal.com/just-laughs-coming-africa/): This morning Just For Laughs announced that they will be taking their festival to Africa. Three years in the making, Just For Laughs will do what it has done in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Sydney so well: showcase the best comedians from around the world. Moyikwa Sisulu, Director of Just For Laughs Africa is now a part of the future of comedy in South Africa. &#8220;The opportunity to bring the experience of the Just For Laughs team to developing African comedy was one we just couldn&#8217;t turn down.&#8221; says Moyikwa. “Their experience in developing local comics, showcasing global superstars and generating amazing [&hellip;]
- [Ali Siddiq shines at Montreal's 2017 edition of Zoofest/OFF-JFL](https://mobtreal.com/ali-siddiq-shines-montreals-2017-edition-zoofestoff-jfl/): With measured tempo reminiscent of Dick Gregory and Richard Pryor’s honesty, Ali Siddiq weaves a narrative on stage with both humour and humility. It is hard to imagine that this is the same person who started out as a teenage gangster and went to prison for selling drugs at the ripe old age of 19. In fact, prison is where he discovered his comedic talents. Having served six years of a 15-year felony sentence, Ali Siddiq came out clearly determined not to come back and to make comedy his career.
- [Chris Fleming on Poutine Cigarettes and 'The Shining'](https://mobtreal.com/interview-chris-fleming/): The wonderfully offbeat Chris Fleming is bringing Showpig to Maison Théâtre this week for JFL. Known for his strange and distinctive YouTube channel, Chris has been touring his show across the U.S. for the past couple of years, proving himself an animated and electric live performer. I had the chance to interview Chris about his childhood pen pal, his YouTube videos, and rooting for Jack Nicholson in The Shining. &nbsp; Is this your first time coming to Montreal? You know, I came here once in 8th grade on some botched field trip. We were all pen pals with a Québécois, and for some reason, [&hellip;]
- [Presto MTL : 30 Drinks for 10$ per month!? There's an app for that!](https://mobtreal.com/presto-mtl-30-drinks-for-10-per-month-theres-an-app-for-that/): Euuuhhh&#8230;. Do the math! Its like $ 0.33 for one drink every day! I don&#8217;t know for you guys but it totally fits my budget!  I didn&#8217;t even get my 1st drink and I&#8217;m already excited! So this new app is called Presto MTL and is available on Android and IOS . You would pay a subscription of $ 9.99 and have 30 free drinks per month in a selection of bars in Montreal and so far, the bar list looks pretty decent and it&#8217;s still growing! Presto MTL are continuously looking for new establishments to partner with them and bar owners can have more details here. Bars currently participating are: L&#8217;ASSOMMOIR &#8211; MIDWAY &#8211; LE MTL RESTO + BAR &#8211;LES TORCHÉS [&hellip;]
- [Dan Ramos from Montreal to L.A. and Back Again](https://mobtreal.com/dan-ramos-montreal-la-back-again/): Last night I headed out to see Dan Ramos&#8217;s last representation of his show MontreaL.A. at OFFJFL. He took us on his journey of being a comedian in a way I&#8217;ve never seen before. Full of sketch comedy, props, music cues, audience members who get up and walk out, his teacher the clown from Abitibi-Témiscamingue, MontreaL.A. had a FRINGE feeling where you never knew what to expect.
- [Comedian DeAnne Smith on Heckling and Returning to Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/interview-deanne-smith/): DeAnne Smith has been a stand-up comic for a decade, having appeared on The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, and Funny As Hell. She&#8217;s a festival favourite, often performing in Melbourne, Edinburgh, and Montreal. This week, DeAnne is bringing her sharp, buoyant comedy back to the Just For Laughs fest with her new show, Post Joke Era. In September, she&#8217;ll be back in town to headline at The Comedy Nest from the 14th to the 16th. She took some time to talk with Mobtreal about how she interacts with an audience and her transition from published poet to stand-up comic. [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'The Big Sick' Is Hilarious and Heartfelt](https://mobtreal.com/review-the-big-sick/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Helmed by Michael Showalter, The Big Sick is both funny and poignant, standing out in a crowded summer as one of 2017’s best films. The script was written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani, who based it on the early days of their real-life relationship. Kumail, played by Nanjiani himself, is a Pakistan-born stand-up comic and Uber driver living in Chicago. After a performance at a comedy club, he meets Emily Gardner (Zoe Kazan), who’s studying to become [&hellip;]
- [Fantasia Fest: The Final Master schools you in kicking ass!](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-final-master/): THE FINAL MASTER (SHI FU) Directed by: Xu Haofeng Written by: Xu Haofeng Starring: Liao Fan, Song Jia, Jiang Wenli, Chin Shi-Chieh, and Chen Kuan-Tai Clanging swords, elegant knife fights, a beautiful but deadly ballet of martial arts mastery, and likeable characters with inner turmoil, all wrapped in a classy period piece bow… You guessed it, it&#8217;s another epic film by Xu Haofeng. Xu wowed Fantasia last year with the exceptional, and widely entertaining, JUDGE ARCHER. This year&#8217;s entry, THE FINAL MASTER, lives up to hype and is quickly becoming another classic. It slashes into the soul of everything that makes an entertaining [&hellip;]
- [Jen Kirkman on 'Irrational Thoughts' and High School Poetry](https://mobtreal.com/interview-jen-kirkman/): Comedian and best-selling author Jen Kirkman is bringing her new show, Irrational Thoughts, to Montreal this month. Currently based in L.A., the Massachussets-born comic has released several acclaimed comedy albums and specials, including this year&#8217;s Just Keep Livin&#8217;? on Netflix. Her varied resume also includes multiple appearances on Comedy Central&#8217;s Drunk History and @midnight. You can listen to her every week on her podcast, I Seem Fun, and she&#8217;ll be hitting the road this fall for her upcoming U.S./Canada tour, All New Material, Girl. I had the pleasure of interviewing Jen about transitioning from improv to stand-up, her teenage poetry, the books she recommends, and what [&hellip;]
- [Mobtreal Comedy Corner during Upstage on CKUT 90.3 FM : Kris Dulgar from Comedy at the Art Loft](https://mobtreal.com/comedy-corner-upstage-ckut-90-3-fm-kris-dulgar-comedy-art-loft/): The organisers from Comedy at the Art Loft really know how to make you feel comme chez toi! La formule est simple venir pour un pre-drink dès que les portes ouvre @9pm le Show @10:30pm. BYOB &amp; pis c&#8217;est seulement $5 l&#8217;entrée. Live DJ for the after party. Ils fournissent aussi les sofas et les humoristes. C&#8217;est un show bilingue so everyone is welcome, and also the reason why this post is in franglais.  Au cours des 3 derniers mois je me suis rendu au moins 5 fois au rendez-vous hebdomadaire du Vendredi, and I always manages to bring along different friends from my circle. [&hellip;]
- [Mobtreal's Comedy Corner during Upstage on CKUT](https://mobtreal.com/mobtreals-comedy-corner-during-upstage-on-ckut/): SlakZee is our host Mobtreal&#8217;s Comedy Corner during Upstage with Sarah Deshaie on CKUT 90.3 FM. We try to bring the best of comedy not yet known on mainstream media. Upstage is a longstanding talk show about Montreal&#8217;s theartre scene and performance arts in general. Each week showcases reports, interviews and other features from montreals leading perfomance artists, directors and event organisers that are not reperesented in the mainstream artisic outlets. Listen to Upstage every Thursdays on www.CKUT.ca from 6pm to 7pm ! On July 13th edition  Ellie MacDonald, Eddy King and D.j. Mausner who helped Slak Zee for the Comedy Corner Takeover! You can catch them [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Is a Breath of Fresh Air](https://mobtreal.com/review-spider-man-homecoming/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Directed by Jon Watts, Spider-Man: Homecoming is funny and full of heart, an idiosyncratic blend of superhero movies and 80s teen comedies. Two months after the events of 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, which saw Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) temporarily recruit Spidey for a mission in Berlin, fifteen-year old Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is back in Queens, living with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei) and trying to juggle small-time superheroism with high school. After his brief experience fighting [&hellip;]
- [Chatting with Comedian Ryan Hamilton](https://mobtreal.com/chatting-ryan-hamilton/): This month, stand-up comic Ryan Hamilton is returning to Montreal for the 2017 Just For Laughs Festival. Having become a favourite on both the U.S. and Canadian stand-up scenes, he has made memorable appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Conan. The title of his upcoming JFL show, Edgy, Boundary-Pushing Comedian, is a tongue-in-cheek reference to his clean brand of observational humour that has earned him several accolades; he has won The Great American Comedy Festival and was named one of Rolling Stone&#8217;s Five Comics to Watch in 2012. The comedian took the time to talk with us about his early [&hellip;]
- [Drunken Masters : Massive Bartending Competition during Just For Laughs](https://mobtreal.com/drunken-masters-massive-bartending-competition-just-laughs/): Presented by bar Le Mal Nécessaire the  Drunken Masters is a speed cocktail making competition that brings together the best of the best Quebec&#8217;s bartenders; 30 for this special event! One after the other each bartender has to shake together 5 known cocktails to the best of their ability and as fast as possible! The best will face off in a blind round where they discover the drinks to make at that very moment! The winner will take home the title of Drunken Master 2017 and a $1000 check and additional treats! This year Just For Laughs&#8216; Melting Pot Block Party is proud to welcome [&hellip;]
- [The Mob Chats With Mark Critch - Host of JFL Homegrown Comics](https://mobtreal.com/mob-chats-mark-critch-host-jfl-homegrown-comics/): Just For Laughs is back to showcase the best talent from across the country for the 19th edition of the Homegrown Comics, this year hosted by the anchor of &#8217;22 Minutes&#8217; and the host of  CBC Halifax Comedy Festival, Mark Critch. This will be the second time the Mob gets to chat with Mark.. and I couldn&#8217;t be more pleased! I&#8217;ve been a fan of &#8216;This Hour Has 22 Minutes&#8216; my whole life. Mark Critch has brought me to tears with his impersonations of Rex Murphy, Peter Mansbridge and Donald Trump. Not to mention, the show has made me open to politics but making light of [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'Baby Driver' Is a Hell of a Joyride](https://mobtreal.com/review-baby-driver/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. Lean and crisp, Baby Driver is further evidence that English writer-director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) may have an innate inability to make a bad film. Less of an outright comedy than his other films, Baby Driver is still sharply funny and the best showcase so far of Wright’s eye for inventive action. Ansel Elgort stars as Baby, a reluctant getaway driver paying off a debt to Doc (Kevin Spacey), who masterminds bank robberies [&hellip;]
- [Fantasia Fest Sneak Peek: A Ghost Story is haunting in every way… just not the way you think.](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-a-ghost-story/): &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A Ghost Story Directed by: David Lowery Written by: David Lowery Starring: Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara &nbsp; Much like the titular ghost himself, A Ghost Story will haunt your thoughts long after you leave the theatre&#8230; You might forget it&#8217;s there, but it&#8217;ll linger. It stays with you, and not in the typical haunted house, jump scare, poltergeist flick kind of way &#8212; that&#8217;s not what this film is&#8211; but more out of the sheer beauty and poignancy that this film delivers. It&#8217;s about love, loss, grief, and time. It&#8217;s about life and death and the fine cracks that [&hellip;]
- [Win Tickets to ShazamFest 12th Edition 2017](https://mobtreal.com/win-tickets-shazamfest-12th-edition-2017/): SHAZAMFEST 12th EDITION IS A BONAFIDE OUTDOOR CARNIVAL WITH MUSIC, CIRCUS, BURLESQUE, THEATRE, DANCE, SKATEBOARDING, WRESTLING, CAMPING, GAMES AND MORE! After kicking off a second decade of outdoor festivities last summer, ShazamFest is pleased to return for a 12th edition filled with even more musical performances, circus and burlesque acts, athletic showcases, workshops, free camping, and so much more! From July 13 to 16, Director/Founder Ziv Przytyk will host Quebec’s most eclectic showcase of whimsical talent, in the pristine surroundings of his Eastern Townships organic farm. As ShazamFest draws in larger audiences every year, it also gains greater support from all levels [&hellip;]
- [TA PEAU SI LISSE de Denis Côté](https://mobtreal.com/ta-peau-si-lisse-de-denis-cote/): En première mondiale et en compétition officielle au Festival International du Film de Locarno Montréal, le mercredi 12 juillet 2017 – Films Boutique et La Distributrice de Films sont heureux d’annoncer que TA PEAU SI LISSE de Denis Côté sera présenté en première mondiale et en compétition officielle au 70ème Festival International du Film de Locarno le 4 août prochain. Ce documentaire hybride, dixième long-métrage de Denis Côté (Bestiaire, Vic+Flo ont vu un ours, Boris sans Béatrice) marque également la cinquième sélection officielle du réalisateur à Locarno. Jean-François, Ronald, Alexis, Cédric, Benoit et Maxim sont des gladiateurs des temps modernes. De l’homme fort au culturiste de haut [&hellip;]
- [Dans les nuages avec les Rêveurs Définitifs - Juste Pour Rire](https://mobtreal.com/dans-les-nuages-avec-les-reveurs-definitifs-juste-pour-rire/): &nbsp; Nous étions présent à la première médiatique du spectacle Rêveurs Définitifs présenté au théâtre Saint-Denis II. Cette présentation était initialement un coup de cœur de Gilbert Rozon, fondateur de l&#8217;entreprise et du festival Juste Pour Rire.  Après l&#8217;avoir vu en Europe Rozon tenait absolument que cette production fasse son tour à Montréal et on l&#8217;en remercie. Rêveurs Définitifs est un excellent amalgame de magie, musique, humour et danse. On ne sait pas à quoi s&#8217;attendre en entrant en salle, mais on en ressort agréablement surpris de l&#8217;originalité et de l&#8217;ingéniosité cette production. Résumé Vidéo du Tapis Rouge / Red Carpet Recap Video Pour plus infos [&hellip;]
- [Win Tickets to '77 Montreal: Celebrating 40 Years of Punk Rock](https://mobtreal.com/win-tickets-77-montreal-celebrating-40-years-punk-rock/): Greenland and evenko are proud to introduce ’77 MONTRÉAL taking place on Friday, July 28 at Parc Jean-Drapeau. The lineup of this first edition will include co-headliners Rancid and Dropkick Murphys, the first Montreal appearance since 1983 of X (40th Anniversary Tour), The Vandals, The Bouncing Souls, Jake Burns (of Stiff Little Fingers), Madball, The Kingpins, Joyce Manor, The Creepshow, Barrasso and more! ’77 MONTRÉAL is an all day, multi-generational experience that will have punk fans witness their favourite local and international punk acts from past and present. They will get to wander, or pogo, through a living archive of punk history with exhibits of vintage posters, ‘zines and archival promotional items, a vendors village, [&hellip;]
- [Chatting with Sasheer Zamata about Pizza Mind, Party Time and Just For Laughs](https://mobtreal.com/chatting-with-sasheer-zamata/): If you&#8217;re a Trekkie, the name Sasheer may have a different meaning to you. But for the Mob, it represents a strong, funny and talented comedian named Sasheer Zamata. Zamata has been working on her craft as a stand-up comic and sketch performer for many years. In addition to her time as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, she has made appearances on CollegeHumor, Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, Inside Amy Schumer, and Transparent. Our very own Sassy Jo had a chat with Zamata about her new SEESO comedy special Pizza Mind, her monthly show Party Time in Brooklyn, her work as a celebrity ambassador for [&hellip;]
- [Bumi (Life): Une Murale pour l'Humanité au Festival MURAL](https://mobtreal.com/bumi-life-une-murale-pour-lhumanite-au-festival-mural/): Maintenant que le Festival Mural est terminé nous pouvons tous admirer le dur labeur de tout ces artistes qui on mis main à la pâte pour donner une nouvelle vie à la rue Saint-Laurent. C&#8217;est bien magnifique visuellement mais qu&#8217;elles sont les sources d&#8217;inspiration des ces artistes? Toute excitée et remplie d&#8217;admiration, j&#8217;ai rencontré la fameuse MissMe &#8220;The Artful Vandal&#8221; et Aydin Matlabi, photographe humanitaire, qui ont joint leurs forces pour nous offrir une magnifique murale au coin de la rue Marie-Anne, en l&#8217;honneur d&#8217;enfants de en milieu démuni. Les artistes nous explique l&#8217;origine de leur collaboration, l&#8217;inspirations de la murale en question et de F64 la [&hellip;]
- [Review: 'Colorful Radiation' by Sluka](https://mobtreal.com/review-colorful-radiation-sluka/): Christopher Sluka&#8216;s an eclectic dude; a surrealist painter and aircraft pilot, he has also developed a prolific musical career marked by eleven albums, including Emotional Battlefield and Interventions. Born in Washington, Sluka grew up all over the world, gathering disparate influences that would shape his musical impulses. Kicking off his career in the New York club scene, Sluka is now based in San Diego, where he recorded his latest effort, June&#8217;s Colorful Radiation. Stream the album here The album begins with a bit of a fakeout. “Number One&#8221; starts off as a ukulele tune before taking a sharp left into a glittery Bowie-esque groove, full of verve and color. &#8220;Rise&#8221; [&hellip;]
- [L'Expérience Europea Disponible Dans Le Vieux-Port De Montréal](https://mobtreal.com/experience-europea-le-vieux-port-de-montreal/): La Société du Vieux-Port de Montréal et le groupe Europea sont heureux d&#8217;annoncer que le populaire camion de cuisine de rue Europea Mobile sera garé tout au long de l’été au Vieux-Port de Montréal. Depuis le 1er juin et jusqu&#8217;à fin du mois de septembre, l’Europea Mobile sera situé à deux pas du chapiteau du Cirque du Soleil et de la Place Jacques-Cartier. C’est aussi avec bonheur que le chef Relais &amp; Châteaux Jérôme Ferrer renouvelle la carte au restaurant Europea, juste à temps pour la saison chaude.
- [Gentriville - Maintenant en ligne sur Radio-Canada](https://mobtreal.com/gentriville-maintenant-en-ligne-sur-radio-canada/): Une expérience interactive de Marie Sterlin et Emmanuelle Walter.  Découvrez ce que votre ville fait de vous, et des gens autour de vous ! La société de production InformAction, en collaboration avec Radio-Canada, est fière de présenter Gentriville, une expérience interactive conçue, écrite et réalisée par Marie Sterlin et Emmanuelle Walter.
- [The Festival Chromatic 2017 at Studio L'Éloi](https://mobtreal.com/festival-chromatic-2017/): The 8th Edition of Festival Chromatic, was held at Studio L’Eloi, a venue in the Mile End neighbourhood in Montreal. This is a space that exhibited works of many different mediums from local and international artists. The festival ran from May 24th to June 1st, Festival Chromatic was encompassed by lights and sounds, photographs, Virtual Reality performances, films, installations, interactive projections and many more medias and artistic practices. On the first floor of Studio L’Éloi, in a space called the Warehouse, the installations were mostly visuals and lights artworks, on the second part of this event, on the 5th floor, there [&hellip;]
- [Detectives, Dames and Devils At The Fringe](https://mobtreal.com/detectives-dames-and-devils-at-the-fringe/): The Fringe Festival is well underway &#8211; and there&#8217;s a lot to see! For those of you with a taste for the &#8220;noir&#8221; or like their detective stories with some style and humour, you will definitely want to check out The Detective, The Dame and The Devil opening this week at the Festival. Bolstering an all-star cast of Montreal theatre talent (Scott Humphrey, Elizabeth Neale and Adam Capriolo), the show promises to be a festival highlight.
- [La Cinémathèque québécoise du 1er juillet au 31 août](https://mobtreal.com/la-cinematheque-quebecoise-du-1er-juillet-au-31-aout/): Découvrer les œuvres marquantes des plus grands cinéastes de l’histoire pour l’été 2017 au Cinémathèque Québécoise, grâce à son cycle 20 x 5! Du 1er juillet au 31 août, 100 films seront projetés, cinq par cinéaste, allant de Charlie Chaplin à Lars von Trier, de Luis Bunuel à Agnès Varda, de Jean Renoir à François Truffaut et de Bertrand Tavernier à Masaki Kobayashi, pour ne nommer que ceux-là.
- [A Tribe Called Red at the 15th Anniversary FME Festival](https://mobtreal.com/tribe-called-red-15th-anniversary-fme-festival/): This year, the Festival de Musique Émergente en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (FME) celebrates its fifteenth anniversary. Every year, dozens of artists drive up the 117 North along with over 100 Canadian and international music industry professionals and thousands of festivalgoers. And every year, the Festival aims higher—this year is no exception!
- [Atmosph'air Sur La Plaza Du 5 au 9 Juillet 2017](https://mobtreal.com/atmosphair-sur-la-plaza-du-5-au-9-juillet-2017/): La populaire vente trottoir est de retour avec encore plus de concerts gratuits : Paupière, Chocolat, Les Deuxluxes, Les Hôtesses d’Hilaire, Samito, Boogat … La Plaza St-Hubert est fière d’annoncer la programmation de la 8e édition de son événement du début d’été Atmosph’Air sur la Plaza présenté par la Caisse Desjardins du Cœur-de-l’Île. Du 5 au 9 juillet, les Montréalais sont invités à se rendre sur la fameuse artère commerciale, entre les rues Bellechasse et Jean-Talon, pour profiter de concerts gratuits avec des artistes de talent et des promotions alléchantes offertes par les commerçants! Comme chaque année, le festival construit sa programmation [&hellip;]
- ["Elsewhere" - Masked Theatre and the Venezuelan Crisis at the Fringe](https://mobtreal.com/elsewhere-masked-theatre-venezuelan-crisis-fringe/): The Fringe Festival is like the world&#8217;s most unusual buffet &#8211; a weird and exciting theatrical space where you can find the ridiculous, the honest and the extreme (sometimes all in one). It&#8217;s a place where no filter exists between the artist and the audience, where unpolished but beautifully truthful art becomes displayed without limitations. That&#8217;s the strength and weakness of the festival, you never know what you&#8217;re going to get &#8211; but that&#8217;s also the fun, you never know what you&#8217;re going to get!
- [List of Montreal Festivals in June and July](https://mobtreal.com/list-of-montreal-festivals-june-july/): It’s almost summertime in Montreal, and aside from watching hipsters ride their fixed gear bikes across the Plateau as their curled moustaches flutter gently in the breeze, there will be plenty to keep us occupied this June and July. It&#8217;s Montreal&#8217;s 375th anniversary this year, so get out and celebrate by experiencing some of the city’s many festivals and events. [divider]June Festivals[/divider] Les FrancoFolies June 8th &#8211; 18th 2017 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram &nbsp; Grand Prix June 9th &#8211; 10th &#8211; 11th 2017 Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Facebook, Twitter &nbsp; Beer Festival June 14th &#8211; 18th 2017 Palais des congrès de Montréal Twitter  &nbsp; Montreal Folk [&hellip;]
- [New Album by Special Ops: 'Tangents'](https://mobtreal.com/special-ops-release-new-album-tangents/): Formed in 2002, Special Ops is a Montreal hard rock band consisting of vocalist/guitarist Ak Johnson, bassist Waldo Thornhill, lead guitarist Weka BW, and drummer Pat Kadaver. Their latest release, Tangents, signals the group’s return to music after a five-year break, and is currently being supported by a Canadian tour. The six-track EP is a collection of remixes and alternate versions of various songs that originated on the group’s previous efforts, including 2007&#8217;s Phase 2: Amidst the Madness and 2009’s Through the Heart of the Infidel. Expanding upon Special Ops’ rock/metal foundations, Tangents layers their existing material with many new elements, [&hellip;]
- [Review: 'Famous Monsters' by The Psyatics](https://mobtreal.com/review-famous-monsters-psyatics/): Head to MobToronto to read our full review of the chaotic Famous Monsters, the latest album by Nevada band The Psyatics. There’s an infectiousness to the trio’s restless scraping and screaming, as these tracks burst at the seams with verve and surprising versatility. The occasional unexpected tinges of  jazz (such as Gene Howley’s saxophone on “Voices in My Head”) sometimes creep in to keep the listener on their toes, as do Danielle Bell’s complementary vocals on the vitriolic duet  “Pet Names.” Overall, the album is a satisfying and often darkly funny trek across a strange, hellish landscape populated by creeps and psychopaths. [&hellip;]
- [Pounding Nails in the Floor with my Forehead](https://mobtreal.com/pounding-nails-in-the-floor-with-my-forehead/): Darkly funny monologues written by Eric Bogosian, delivered by a stellar cast that answers the question, &#8220;How did we get here?&#8221;  Mark these dates in your spring calendar June 2-18 (see various times below). Written by Eric Bogosian Directed by Karl Knox.  Eric Bogosian’s stunning and massively successful 1994 exploration of American urban and suburban life as it exists out of the mainstream is a collection of searing monologues that are darkly funny and eerily prophetic. They feel like the answer to the question on everyone’s lips, “How did we get here?” Performed by stand-up comics and Montreal Burlesque artists- Daniel Carin, [&hellip;]
- [Review: 'Dirt' by King Ropes](https://mobtreal.com/review-dirt-king-ropes/): Check out our full review on MobAngeles for the album Dirt by garage rock band King Ropes. The lyrics in Dirt can be mystifying, but there is a tangible and visceral emotional through-line; Hollier’s characters are worn and bruised but trying to make it better. The refrain in “She’s a Runner” emphasizes this idea: “The things we had, the things we lost / We’ll just get us some more.” (excerpt) &nbsp; kingropesband.com Spotify Bandcamp Facebook &nbsp;
- [Review: 'Heaven Sent Delinquent' by Shawna Virago](https://mobtreal.com/heaven-sent-delinquent-shawna-virago/): Heaven Sent Delinquent is the latest album from San Francisco-based singer-songwriter Shawna Virago, whose acoustic folk songs embody the spirit of the punk music she grew up loving&#8211; not necessarily in style, but in their minimalism and inherent spirit of outsider rebellion. Virago’s official biography describes her music as offering “observations about survival in a predatory world, queer love, sticking up for the underdog, and gender rebels.” Heaven Sent Delinquent exemplifies this by telling stories of runaway rebels and desperate outsiders, filtered through the artist’s own experiences as a trans woman. REVIEW Virago’s songwriting offers vivid, idiosyncratic and often quite funny imagery. [&hellip;]
- ["With You" - Erich Mrak](https://mobtreal.com/with-you-erich-mrak/): Earlier this year, 22-year-old Toronto rapper Erich Mrak released his latest single, &#8220;With You.&#8221; Stream the song and check out our full review on our sister site, MobToronto. Check Erich out on: Twitter Facebook Instagram SoundCloud &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
- [The Salhyde Comedy Show](https://mobtreal.com/the-salhyde-comedy-show/): Salhyde Comedy presents Dine and Laugh, at Barbe Bleue Bar (272, rue Bernard Ouest near Parc Avenue) May 27th, 2017, featuring Hart Gordshikov, G. Hamilton Braithwaite and Morgan O’Shea.
- [Kevin Hart and JFL Join Forces in Search of The Funniest Short Films](https://mobtreal.com/kevin-hart-jfl-join-forces-search-funniest-short-films/): Starting today, filmmakers are invited to review the submission guidelines at http://comedypro.hahaha.com/submissions/ and then follow the instructions to submit their work. The deadline is May 13, 2017.  The over-the-top comedy streaming service Laugh Out Loud (LOL) and the Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Québec, have joined forces in search of the funniest short films in the U.S. and Canada with Laugh Out Loud Presents: Just For Laughs Eat My Shorts, an initiative bringing together the world’s biggest comedy star and the world’s biggest comedy festival.
- [Santi Is Back And Making It Personal](https://mobtreal.com/santi-back-making-personal/): Montreal comedy fans should already be quite familiar with Santi Espinosa, but if they&#8217;re not they may have a good excuse. Though a frequent comic in our city for many years, he left for New York where he&#8217;s been busy expanding his audience, hosting events, and rubbing elbows with some of the cities top comics. He is the host of the very successful comedy showcase ItMatters Comedy and has performed in comedy clubs across North America and abroad. This May 27th, he returns to Montreal and will be filming his comedy special, &#8220;Now It&#8217;s Personal&#8221;.  It felt like the perfect time to get personal with Santi and [&hellip;]
- [Montreal/South American Musician Releases 1st Solo Video](https://mobtreal.com/montrealsouth-american-musician-releases-1st-solo-video/): AKAWUI, a Montreal musician of Chilean Indigenous descent, has released his first video, “Cruz Andina” (Andean Cross), as a solo artist. The video premiered Sunday, April 9th on MusiquePlus and the song is one of three tracks from his upcoming EP, “INTERTRIBAL”, which AKAWUI is launching May 18th at Café Campus. AKAWUI’s vision is to use his music to re-ignite Indigenous pride in his fellow Latinos/as around the world. “This song is about reconnecting with your true essence. For me, that was about reflecting my Chilean Mapuche roots and fusing it with the urban music I grew up with and love. [&hellip;]
- [How Rock Legends Found A Home In Online Gaming](https://mobtreal.com/rock-legends-found-home-online-gaming/): If you had taken a fan of hard rock, classic rock, or heavy metal aside some 10 years ago and asked how his favourite band might hope to stay relevant in the 21st century, the responses would likely have been somewhat unimaginative. One might have thought of reunion tours or new albums. On a slightly more inventive level, you might have imagined things like HBO or Netflix specials showcasing legendary live shows. You might even have wondered about favourite artists going the way of Ozzy Osbourne or Bret Michaels and starting reality shows designed to attract old fans who are disillusioned [&hellip;]
- [The Cinéclub/Film Society presents: WINGS](https://mobtreal.com/cineclub-film-society-presents-wings/): Tickets available here as of April 20. WINGS + live musicians!  Saturday, May 20th, 7:30pm  @ W.P. United Church                                                         (1927, U.S., 144 min, 16 mm, English intertitles) William Wellman This first-ever Oscar winner for ‘Best Picture’ is an exciting action-adventure spectacle with a romantic drama storyline. It stars some of the most popular actors of the 1920s including the legendary Clara Bow, dubbed by Hollywood as the ‘It’ girl. (Whatever ‘It’ was, she definitely had [&hellip;]
- [Le Cinéclub/Film Society présente: Wings](https://mobtreal.com/le-cineclub-film-society-presente-wings/): Billets disponible ici à partir du 20 avril. WINGS (Les Ailes) + musiciens live !                   Samedi le 20 mai à 7:30pm @ l&#8217;Église W.P.U.C.      (1927, É.-U., 144 min, 16 mm, intertitres anglais) William Wellman Wings, une aventure excitante remplie d’action et de romance, fut le tout premier lauréat de l’Oscar du meilleur film. Ce classique du cinéma met en vedette les stars les plus populaires des années 20, comme l’intemporelle Clara Bow, principalement connue sous le nom de It Girl (qui avait un « je ne sais quoi » aussi mystérieux qu’abondant!). Avec ses grands yeux, son joli minois et sa charmante [&hellip;]
- [Fête de Pâques Coloré D’activités à L’Auberge Saint-Antoine](https://mobtreal.com/fete-de-paques-colore-dactivites-a-lauberge-saint-antoine/): Pour souligner la fête de Pâques, l’Auberge Saint-Antoine Relais &amp; Châteaux, propose d’accompagner votre visite d’une panoplie d’activités « à la carte ». Ces animations de Pâques vous permettent de teinter votre séjour d’une touche personnelle. Divertissez-vous, dès jeudi avec un cocktail printanier au son du Pop Jazz de Valérie Clio.
- [Precinct 2: An Improvised Cop Story](https://mobtreal.com/precinct-2-improvised-cop-story/): &#8220;BIG TROUBLE IN BEAUBIEN&#8221; Montreal&#8217;s Plateau is the toughest borough in the roughest city and once again officers John Calgary (Dimitri Kyres) and Carl &#8220;Carly&#8221; Bouchet (Andy Assaf) &#8211; two of the precinct&#8217;s heaviest hitters &#8211; are hitting the streets to shake down the perps. Keep your nose clean and maybe you&#8217;ll share a hot coffee and laugh with them&#8230;but goddammit, if you&#8217;re a dirty dealer, get ready for that same hot coffee to be thrown in your face and a free ride down to the station.
- [Closer, A Melodramedy By Patrick Marber](https://mobtreal.com/closer-melodramedy-patrick-marber/): Winner: 1998 Olivier Award Best Play. 1999 New York Drama Critics&#8217; Circle Award, Best Foreign Play &#8220;Closer is a brilliant and bracingly adult play from London… bruising and beautiful, shatteringly funny and devastatingly sad. The play&#8217;s dialogue has a raw emotionality rarely heard in art or life. It cuts like broken glass… full of bitter, intelligent, unvarnished truth.” — Variety. Set in London 1997, four lives intertwine over the course of four and a half years in this densely plotted, stinging look at modern love and betrayal. Local obituary writer Dan meets Alice, a stripper from America. Eighteen months later, they [&hellip;]
- [John Mulaney returns to Montreal this July at the Just For Laughs Festival](https://mobtreal.com/john-mulaney-returns-montreal-july-just-laughs-festival/): The Ethnic Show series is back to shake up Montreal Outspoken comedic heavy hitter Maz Jobrani hosts this powerhouse line-up, taking the cultural comedic conversation to a new level for the 9th Edition of Just For Laughs’ The Ethnic Show The Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Québec is excited to announce two incredible shows coming to Montreal this July. Emmy Award-winning writer and comedian John Mulaney brings his new stand-up comedy tour, “John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous” to Montreal for one night only on Saturday, July 29, 2017, 7:00 pm at L’Olympia. He most recently starred in the [&hellip;]
- [A Powerful and Tragic True Story in "Angélique"](https://mobtreal.com/powerful-tragic-true-story-angelique/): As Montrealers, we often think of slavery as something that happened somewhere else. We look across the border and frown while forgetting that our own city has set the stage for some very disturbing passages. &#8220;Angélique&#8221;,  by Lorena Gale and now playing at The Segal, doesn&#8217;t aim to be a history lesson. Instead, over the course of nearly two hours, the show focuses on dissecting the humanity within those that were born into or are privileged by their power versus those that do not have that luxury. This is what director Mike Payette felt drawn to in this story and it&#8217;s [&hellip;]
- [Angélique](https://mobtreal.com/angelique/): Angélique, written by Canadian playwright Lorena Gale, is based on true events chronicling the life of Marie-Joseph Angélique; a Black slave who was publicly executed for having allegedly set fire to Montéeal in 1734.
- [LA MÉCANIQUE DE L’OMBRE](https://mobtreal.com/la-mecanique-de-lombre/): Mettant en vedette François Cluzet, Denis Podalydès et Sami Bouajila À l’affiche au Québec dès le 17 mars TVA Films est fière d&#8217;annoncer la sortie du premier long-métrage du réalisateur Thomas Kruithof, LA MÉCANIQUE DE L’OMBRE. Ce thriller politique met notamment en vedette François Cluzet, Denis Podalydès et Sami Bouajila. LA MÉCANIQUE DE L’OMBRE prendra l’affiche à Montréal et Québec le 17 mars et à Trois-Rivières le 24 mars prochain.  Deux ans après un « burn-out », Duval (François Cluzet) est toujours au chômage. Contacté par un homme d’affaires mystérieux, il se voit proposer un travail simple et bien rémunéré : retranscrire des écoutes [&hellip;]
- [BLACK AWESOMENESS MATTERS](https://mobtreal.com/black-awesomeness-matters/): It&#8217;s important not to forget about our roots but it&#8217;s also important to help continuously the nourishment of those roots. By that, I mean there were notorious people in black history that we all mention at some point today in our life but have been forgotten. In order to keep the topic relevant, we have to recognize the talented people from our community doing awesomeness out there.We need to give recognition to these pioneers of their community and support them not only by mentioning them but also by sharing what they do. Now, what could possibly be better than the Gala [&hellip;]
- [Fancy Nancy is here Montreal!](https://mobtreal.com/fancy-nancy-montreal/): FANCY NANCY, THE POPULAR CHILDREN’S BOOK, COMES ALIVE AS A MUSICAL ON THE SEGAL STAGE TO ENTERTAIN CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER! The Côte Saint-Luc Dramatic Society is heading back to the Segal Centre with a production of Fancy Nancy The Musical with book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo and music and lyrics by Danny Abosch. Based on the best-selling children’s book of the same name, Fancy Nancy The Musical had an acclaimed Off-Broadway run from 2012-2014, and is currently touring the United States. The Montreal premiere will be playing on the Segal Mainstage from February 26 to March 5, 2017 [&hellip;]
- [Come on Down to Charlestown](https://mobtreal.com/come-on-down-to-charlestown/): Le vendredi 3 mars, une revue mensuelle nommée Charlestown fait sa deuxième édition. Charlestown est un cabaret mensuel qui apporte des têtes d’affiche venues de hors de la ville, et le meilleur du talent local, à la fameuse salle de burlesque montréalaise, The Wiggle Room. Une mise en scène de saloon paillard (des bons moments!) et du divertissement de showgirl se rencontrent à Charlestown. La prestation met en vedette de la danse burlesque et boylesque (des prises modernes du strip-tease classique) par des interprètes décorés, de la musique live et de la chanson. Notre soirée est aussi décorée avec du go-go [&hellip;]
- [Angélique: The true story of an enslaved Black woman](https://mobtreal.com/angelique-true-story-enslaved-black-woman/): The true story of an enslaved Black woman, executed for allegedly burning down Montréal in 1734. Black Theatre Workshop and Tableau D’Hôte Theatre take great pride in bringing Angélique, written by the late Lorena Gale, to the Segal Centre for Performing Arts (5170 Côte Ste Catherine) for its highly-anticipated Québec premiere. The co-production, directed by Mike Payette, will run March 15 through April 2, 2017. This is how history writes it: Marie-Josèphe Angélique; an enslaved Black woman in a Canadian history book. Angélique was sold and traded from master to master, yet her hope remained that she would one day taste [&hellip;]
- [Igloofest: Weekend 3 - Neon and Unicorns](https://mobtreal.com/igloofest-weekend-3-neon-unicorns-2/): I had never been to Igloofest before January 28, the last night of the annual festival’s third weekend. As someone with limited knowledge of electronic music, dancing, and the basic concept of fun, I wasn’t sure how I would fare. Thankfully, I’m happy to report that one’s enjoyment of Igloofest isn’t dependent on their taste in music, as the festival’s joyful atmosphere is infectious.
- [Igloofest: Weekend 3 - Neon and Unicorns](https://mobtreal.com/igloofest-weekend-3-neon-unicorns/): I had never been to Igloofest before January 28, the last night of the annual festival’s third weekend. As someone with limited knowledge of electronic music, dancing, and the basic concept of fun, I wasn’t sure how I would fare. Thankfully, I’m happy to report that one’s enjoyment of Igloofest isn’t dependent on their taste in music, as the festival’s joyful atmosphere is infectious. Those who came out for their EDM fix had much to appreciate, with DJ sets by Eats Everything, Catz ‘n Dogz, City Kid Soul, and Sonic Crew. In addition to the music, the festival’s striking visual identity [&hellip;]
- [The Chaperone Premieres Today As A Vimeo Staff Pick!](https://mobtreal.com/the-chaperone-premieres-today-as-a-vimeo-staff-pick/): Multi-award winning short film, The Chaperone, directed by Fraser Munden, enjoys its world premiere today as a prestigious Vimeo Staff Pick. Three years in the making, The Chaperone spent two hugely successful years on the film festival circuit. Premiering (despite not being complete) at TIFF 2013 where it was the runner-up in the best short film category, The Chaperone went on to play at over 70 international festivals, winning 25 awards, and was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. CHECK IT OUT RIGHT NOW! The Chaperone 3D from Thoroughbread Pictures on Vimeo. The Chaperone tells the true, previously untold story of [&hellip;]
- [Sweet Mariah: A Carey Christmas](https://mobtreal.com/sweet-mariah-carey-christmas/): Hot on the heels of their mega hit, sold-out OFF JFL/Zoofest run of Sainte Celine: A Dion Cabaret, comedians Tranna Wintour and Thomas Leblanc are back with a brand new show, Sweet Mariah: A Carey Christmas. This time around, the dynamic comedy duo are opening the music box, releasing the rainbow, waking up from the daydream, and letting their inner butterflies fly free, as they dive deep into all things Mariah Carey. In case you don&#8217;t know her, Mariah Carey is the self-proclaimed queen of Christmas and the singer with the most number one hits ever on the Billboard Hot 100, [&hellip;]
- [The Montreal Improv Festival is here!](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-improv-festival/): The Montreal Improv Festival is the only fully bilingual improv festival not only in Montreal but in North America. Each year Mprov hosts an extraordinary mix of new, up and coming acts along with established, celebrated performers from all over Canada and the United States. Now in it’s 11th year, this year’s festival is the biggest it has ever been, with troupes coming from all over North America to perform in French and English at Montreal Improv Theatre from November 3rd to November 12th. The hilarious line up of talented and diverse performers is sure to delight audiences over ten days this November. A few highlights of visiting performers coming to this year’s festival are Network Notes [&hellip;]
- [Resolving the "where should we eat" dilemma between friends](https://mobtreal.com/resolving-eat-dilemma-friends/): It&#8217;s a difficult question, really, especially if you live in a place like Montreal where there are plenty of options to dine out. At universities where students spend time with each other 5 times a day (meaning dining with each other more than 5 times a week), this question becomes such a hassle that nobody really wants to burden themselves with it. What’s even worse is when you ask the question and people say, &#8220;Anywhere,&#8221; and when you actually decide where to eat, some would say, &#8220;Really? We&#8217;re going to eat here?&#8221; It&#8217;s madness. And annoying at the same time.
- [ATELIER THEATRE WORKSHOPS SUPPORT YOUNG WOMEN’S ACCESS TO THE ARTS](https://mobtreal.com/atelier-theatre-workshops-support-young-womens-access-arts/): From October 15th to the 30th, 2016, in Montreal’s Mile End, Imago Theatre will host Atelier, a series of workshops for the professional and creative development of theatre artists.The workshops will give emerging and established theatre artists of all disciplines the opportunity to “develop their craft” with mentorship and instruction by leading professionals in the field including Leslie Baker, Micheline Chevrier, Martha Ross and Anana Rydvald. All proceeds from the $75 workshop fee will act as a donation to support programming for ARTISTA, Imago Theatre’s free theatre mentorship program for young women.
- [Getting Blindsided By Ivy Johnson](https://mobtreal.com/blindsided-ivy-johnson/): When you mix the new with the nostalgic magical things can happen. Long ago, long before Pokemon GO and Twitter, there were far fewer venues for entertainment. Really, up until the invention of the radio in 1894, if you wanted entertainment you had to leave the house. Yeah, that meant putting on shoes and hitching up your horses (and stockings), but it also made entertainment more of a community experience. Even when radio came along, the community aspect endured as families would sit around at specific times and listen to their &#8216;stories&#8217;. Nowadays we have a million options for entertainment and [&hellip;]
- [When he pours, he reigns: Guido Cocomello headlines Comedyworks (Sept 29 – Oct 1)](https://mobtreal.com/23660-2/): Homecomings are fascinating to me. Maybe it’s because I left for college young and moved further and further away as I got older. Fantasies of reconnecting with family, friends, and old stomping grounds are romantic. Realities can be more complicated. There’s comfort in going back, in almost literally receding to what we know best, to where we know most. Dorothy clicked her heels and repeated: “There’s no place like home.” Gil Scott warned us home is where the hatred is. Both were kind of right, but that’s not really the point. Whichever way they cut, homecomings are special. Monumental may be [&hellip;]
- [Le Cinéclub à des bonnes nouvelles](https://mobtreal.com/le-cineclub-a-des-bonnes-nouvelles/): Le Cinéclub vient&nbsp;de commencer leur&nbsp;nouvelle saison de films. Avec des titres come Blow Out et Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne, leur fans sont trèes excités pour venir manger des grignotines et regarder&nbsp;du bon vieux cinéma. Le 7 et 8 Octobre, venez voir 2 films pour le prix d&#8217;un! Le Cabinet Du Dr. Calibri &nbsp;+ Nosferatu vont jouer à l&#8217;Église WPUC à Montréal. . Ces deux chef d’œuvres sont du cinéma fantastique projetés en pellicule sur grand écran dans une vieille église gothique: le film de vampires NOSFERATU (1922) et le thriller cauchemardesque LE CABINET DU DR. CALIGARI (1920). Présentés avec [&hellip;]
- [EP Review: Slow Power Up - Polysonica](https://mobtreal.com/ep-review-slow-power-polysonica/): Ravi Light, Frontman of Montreal alt-rock band Slow Power Up&#8217;s, describes the band&#8217;s debut EP&#8217;s sound as, &#8220;where the 90s meets the 60s and simple is the name&#8221;. The 60s were before my time, but as a child of the 90s, I can say they&#8217;ve got their 90s influences covered. From Light&#8217;s vocals, which hover between Billy Corgan and Black Francis (The Pixies definitely left their mark on this EP!) to a toned-down Kim Thayil-esqe guitar solo in the song &#8220;Down&#8221;, &#8220;Polysonica&#8221; harkens back to the golden age of Alternative Rock. Heck, some songs such as &#8220;Madly Truly&#8221; and &#8220;The Fool&#8221; even have a touch of [&hellip;]
- [Quickie Fantasia 2016 Roundup, Part 4! Zombies take a TRAIN TO BUSAN and BAAGHI goes Bollywood!](https://mobtreal.com/quickie-fantasia-part-4/): The 20th anniversary of Montreal&#8217;s Fantasia Festival took over Concordia for three weeks last month, and what a glorious three weeks of cinematic goodness that was. A lot of these films should be hitting theatres, Blu Ray, or VOD in the near future, so keep an eye out for the amazing stuff you missed. I managed to see over 40 flicks this year, and here&#8217;s yet another small sampling of some of my faves&#8230; &nbsp; Train to Busan &nbsp; &nbsp; Director: Yeon Sang-ho Screenplay: Park Joo-suk Cast: Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok, Choi Woo-sik, Kim Su-an Country: South Korea What&#8217;s [&hellip;]
- [Art District Montréal](https://mobtreal.com/art-district-montreal/): Pour une première édition, l&#8217;equipe de Art District Montréal nous invite en plein cœur de Griffintown, samedi le 27 août, à vivre une expérience unique et stimulante. &nbsp; On prévoit un parcours sensoriel nocturne encore jamais vu dans la Métropole avec projections, musique, expositions et peintures en direct. Une occasion de voir Montréal prendre des allures des secteurs industriels de Los Angeles et de Miami : il laisse l’art prendre d’assaut l’un de ses nouveaux quartiers emblématiques et c&#8217;est gratuit! C&#8217;est un évènement multidisciplinaire d&#8217;une initiative du collectif Pop Up Art Montréal de Danielle Bédard et de Julie Le Roy, une [&hellip;]
- [Quickie Fantasia 2016 Roundup, Part 3! As the Gods Will, The Eyes of my Mother, and White Coffin!](https://mobtreal.com/quickie-fantasia-part-3/): The 20th anniversary of Montreal&#8217;s Fantasia Festival took over Concordia for three weeks last month, and what a glorious three weeks of cinematic goodness that was. A lot of these films should be hitting theatres, Blu Ray, or VOD in the near future, so keep an eye out for the amazing stuff you missed. I managed to see over 40 flicks this year, and here&#8217;s yet another small sampling of some of my faves&#8230; As The Gods Will Director: Takashi Miike Screenplay: Hiroyuki Yatsu, Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Akeji Fujimura Cast: Sota Fukushi, Hirona Yamazaki, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Shota Sometani, Mio Yuki Country: Japan What&#8217;s it [&hellip;]
- [Montreal International Black Film Festival Wraps Up](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-international-black-film-festival-wraps-up/): SUPA MODO &amp; THE COLOR OF MEDICINE Receive Top Honour at the 14th Montreal International Black Film Festival MONTREAL October 1, 2018 – The 14th edition of the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), MIBFF was created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and presented by Quebecor, announced its prize winners at the Festival’s closing ceremonies on Sunday, September 30, at Imperial Cinema. Winners were selected by a professional jury: Narrative Features: Rosey Ugo Edeh (President of the Jury), Nathalie MacNeil, Richard Burnett Feature Documentaries: Brian Bronfman (President of the Jury), Balarama Holness, Ely Bonder Mid-Length &amp; Short Films: Kim Dominique-Fergurson (President of the [&hellip;]
- [Montreal Kicks Off MIBFF with OBEY](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-kicks-off-mibff-with-obey/): MIBFF KICKS OFF The 14th edition of the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and presented by Quebecor, will be held from September 25 to 30, 2018 THE MIBFF KICKS OFF WITH THE CANADIAN PREMIERE OF JAMIE JONES&#8217; CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED FILM &#8220;OBEY&#8221;, ON TUESDAY (SEP. 25) AT THE IMPERIAL THEATRE Tickets on sale now at montrealblackfilm.com! MONTREAL, Sept. 25, 2018 – The Montreal International Black Film Festival, created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and presented by Quebecor, will launch its 14th edition with the Canadian premiere of writer-director Jamie Jones&#8217; OBEY, on Tuesday, September 25, 7 PM at Imperial Theatre. Winner of Best Cinematography in an International Feature Film at the Tribeca Film Festival 2018, OBEY is Jamie Jones&#8216; first narrative feature and will [&hellip;]
- [Mobs Special Night With Spike Lee](https://mobtreal.com/mobs-special-night-with-spike-lee/): Mob&#8217;s night with Spike Lee! The Mob had the pleasure to attend a Q&amp;A with Spike Lee for 14th Annual The Montreal Black Film Festival. Fabienne Colas is the mastermind behind 7 successful festivals between Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, New York, and Port-au-Prince. A true entrepreneur and no wonder why this night was such a delight. The Imperial Theatre had a line up all around the corner, full of young movie producers, directors, writers, and fans all wanting to hear from the man himself. It was one summer Spike spent with a camera shooting pics and videos that started something that he didn&#8217;t even [&hellip;]
- [Fox Looking to Extend the Planet of the Apes Trilogy with a Spin-Off](https://mobtreal.com/fox-looking-extend-planet-of-the-apes-trilogy-spin-off/): War for The Planet of the Apes, the latest installment in the Planet of the Apes series, brought a fitting conclusion to Caesar’s (Andy Serkis) story. Serkis has since moved on to other projects such as The Last Jedi and Black Panther. More recently, his directorial debut, Breathe, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. While it appears that Serkis won’t be coming back to the franchise any time soon, it doesn’t spell the end for the series. In fact, director Matt Reeves was interviewed by Den of Geek and discussed the WFTPOTA script and the potential for a spin-off. One [&hellip;]
- [CASC Brings Awareness to Stand-up Comedy September 9th to 15th all across Canada.](https://mobtreal.com/casc-brings-awareness-to-stand-up-comedy-september-9th-to-15th-all-across-canada/): The Canadian Association of Stand-up Comedians is very excited to announce their first national event. We&#8217;re holding a Stand-up Awareness Week from September 9th to 15th 2018 all over the country. Our goal is to create a thriving and dynamic stand-up industry that celebrates diverse voices, both aspiring and legendary. We are incredibly proud of Canada&#8217;s rich comedy legacy and are committed to expanding on that success. We held our first stand-up marathon in Toronto in June and it was an incredible success. We want to continue to build the momentum and awareness about what we&#8217;re up to and raise funds [&hellip;]
- [C'EST LE RETOUR DE LA SEMAINE DU BACON](https://mobtreal.com/cest-le-retour-de-la-semaine-du-bacon/): Initiée en 2015 par des restaurateurs du Quartier DIX30 comme un clin d&#8217;oeil ludique (et gourmand) à la Journée internationale du bacon, la Semaine du Bacon est de retour! Du 1er au 9 septembre, 18 créations exclusives seront offertes chez autant de bonnes adresses du Quartier. À l&#8217;occasion de la quatrième édition de la Semaine du bacon, des chefs et des destinations foodies du Quartier DIX30 ont concocté 18 plats exclusifs mettant en vedette les « plaisirs baconisés ». Des plats décadents, toujours délicieux, témoins succulents de la polyvalence de l&#8217;ingrédient vedette : le bacon s&#8217;associe aux maki et sashimi, tacos [&hellip;]
- [YUL EAT Festival~5th Anniversary Event](https://mobtreal.com/yul-eat-festival5th-anniversary-event/): Festival YUL EAT Celebrates its 5th Anniversary! Festival YUL EAT, presented by evenko in collaboration with Delta Air Lines from September 10 to 16, 2018, is unveiling its lineup of masterclasses, which will happen right where the magic is created this year: in restaurant kitchens and bars. Here&#8217;s a unique opportunity to get the &#8220;behind the scenes&#8221; of the industry, work hands-on, and broaden your knowledge! The YUL EAT Masterclasses: a privileged experience For its 5th edition, Festival YUL EAT will feature the following culinary or alcohol masterclasses: • Country Feast With Vincent Dion-Lavallée, at La Cabane d’à Côté • Italian Classics (in English) With Derek Dammann and [&hellip;]
- [TASH SULTANA~Place Bell~November 2018](https://mobtreal.com/tash-sultanaplace-bellnovember-2018/): After an outstanding performance at Osheaga 2018, Tash Sultana will make a stop at Place Bell in November! TASH SULTANA is a dynamic young artist who has commanded world attention since homemade videos of Tash went viral. A true virtuoso, Tash was soon selling out massive theatres globally and playing at the world’s biggest festivals &#8211; no mean feat for an artist who just a year before was recording songs on a go pro in a bedroom. Since Tash’s grandfather gifted a guitar at the age of three, the self-taught artist quickly developed a unique style that has people lining up to see around [&hellip;]
- [The Mob chats with Maz Jobrani](https://mobtreal.com/the-mob-chats-with-maz-jobrani/): Maz Jobrani is an American Iranian stand-up. He has five stand-up specials under his belt and keeps a very healthy IMDB — most recently starring on CBS&#8217;s Superior Donuts. Maz just finished a busy JFL, hosting the Ethnic Show and performing at various shows including the Howie Mandel gala. We had a chance to pick Maz&#8217;s brain while he was in town. Mobtreal: Welcome back to Montreal, Maz. You&#8217;ve been here a bunch, This isn&#8217;t your first time here, how would you describe your relationship with the city? Maz: We used to date each other. I&#8217;m told I&#8217;ve been here doing [&hellip;]
- [FANTASIA - MANDY's CANADIAN PREMIERE melted my brain](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-mandy/): MANDY DIRECTOR: Panos Cosmatos WRITER: Panos Cosmatos, Aaron Stewart-Ahn CAST: Nicolas Cage, Andrea Riseborough, Linus Roache, Bill Duke, Richard Brake A lumberjack seeks revenge on a group of religious zealots, and their dark demonic biker gang, after his metalhead wife gets taken by them. If that doesn&#8217;t sound to you like the greatest genre plot ever, why are you still reading this? MANDY is the latest mind melting PANOS COSMATOS flick. It’s also the latest NICOLAS CAGE vehicule where he screams a lot and acts batshit crazy. Okay, it&#8217;s actually more than that. It&#8217;s a metal album cover come to life [&hellip;]
- [JFL 2018: Kicking it all off with 2 Drink Minimum Live Podcast!](https://mobtreal.com/jfl-2018-kicking-2-drink-minimum-live-podcast/): It was only Wednesday, July 25th at 3:00 pm and you could really feel it in the air… Just for Laughs had officially taken over Montreal, with a veritable cornucopia of comedy to sponge up. Podcasts, panels, award shows, Midnight Surprises&#8230; Most who were traveling to Montreal had arrived and been starting their show runs. Anticipation was definitely in the air at Place des Arts and at The Hyatt Regency Hotel &#8211; which acts as the industry hub for networking. This was my third year attending the festival. Year one I was working at The Comedy Nest slinging drinks to sold-out crowds for [&hellip;]
- [FANTASIA - PIERCING your eyeballs with my pick for best Fantasia flick this year!](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-piercing/): PIERCING DIRECTOR: Nicolas Pesce WRITER: Nicolas Pesce (based on the novel by Ryu Murakami) CAST: Christopher Abbott, Mia Wasikowska A loving, but troubled, husband / new father goes on a carefully planned, out-of-town “business trip” to murder an escort… but pretty soon things go awry when the sexworker derails his plans! PIERCING, is a brand new darkly funny, yet deeply disturbing, film that has something for every fan of the macabre. Every now and then a new horror flick comes along that makes you so very happy to be a fan of the genre. NICOLAS PESCE’S PIERCING is one of those [&hellip;]
- [Briana Templeton and Gwynne Phillips Chat About 'None of Our Business'](https://mobtreal.com/templeton-philharmonic-audible/): Comedians Briana Templeton and Gwynne Phillips have unveiled their new Audible Canada original series, the hilarious None of Our Business. Each episode features the duo interviewing a celebrity guest about the funniest, freakiest conversations they’ve ever overheard, followed by a comedic sketch based on those stories. All ten installments are now available, featuring talks with Colin Mochrie, Reggie Watts, Anna Sale, and Col. Chris Hadfield. Voted “Best Duo” at the LA Comedy Festival, Templeton and Phillips have been working together for years as the Templeton Philharmonic, performing live at comedy fests all over North America, as well as writing and acting in [&hellip;]
- [FANTASIA - CAM: A Psychological-Horror Flick for this Paranoid Internet Era](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-cam-a-psychological-horror-flick-for-this-paranoid-internet-era/): CAM DIRECTOR: Daniel Goldhaber WRITER: Isa Mazzei CAST: Madeline Brewer, Patch Darragh, Devin Druid, Samantha Robinson, Melora Walters An extremely driven camgirl, obsessed with being the top ranking performer, soon finds herself replaced by an eerie duplicate while her life slowly falls apart. CAM is a very smart, slick, and effective psychological thriller about the rarely seen on screen profession of the webcam sexworker. Written Isa Mazzei (a former camgirl, herself), and directed by Daniel Goldhaber (her longtime friend), CAM is pretty spectacular for a first time film effort. In fact, it won a prize at FANTASIA (where it had its [&hellip;]
- [FANTASIA-KNUCKLEBALL is more than just a gritty and dark HOME ALONE](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-knuckleball/): KNUCKLEBALL DIRECTOR: Michael Peterson WRITER: Kevin Cockle, Michael Peterson CAST: Munro Chambers, Michael Ironside, Kathleen Munroe, Luca Villacis A boy is dropped off at his grandfather&#8217;s farm, in Western Canada, as his parents attend a funeral&#8211; But things soon take a drastic turn when he finds himself alone and in dire need to fend for his life&#8230; while discovering some dark secrets in the process. You’ll find KNUCKLEBALL is often being compared to HOME ALONE&#8230; and that would be a dead on comparison if HOME ALONE was a gritty thriller with corpses, dark secrets, creepy child predators, dead dogs, burning flesh, [&hellip;]
- [Neal Brennan, Jimmy Carr...I'm off to a good start!](https://mobtreal.com/neal-brennan-jimmy-carr-im-off-to-a-good-start/): I started my JFL coverage this year with two comedians that I&#8217;ve seen but never experienced fully. Under new management this year, I&#8217;m curious to see how the festival been preparing to make sure they will be giving their patrons what they&#8217;ve come for and keep coming back for every year &#8211; laughter I got to town on Friday with enough time to check out Neal Brennan at Theatre Ste-Catherine, one of my favorite venues in the city. The place was jammed packed and Neal delivered. I had seen Neal perform before but never a full hour proper. He had observations [&hellip;]
- [FANTASIA - Nightmare Cinema's Weird, Wonderful, And Warped World Premiere](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-nightmare-cinema/): NIGHTMARE CINEMA DIRECTORS: Alejandro Brugués, Joe Dante, Mick Garris, Ryuhei Kitamura, David Slade WRITERS: Sandra Becerril, Alejandro Brugués, Lawrence C. Connolly, Mick Garris, Richard Christian Matheson, David Slade CAST: Maurice Benard, Richard Chamberlain, Annabeth Gish, Elizabeth Reaser, Mickey Rourke &nbsp; Five different people find themselves trapped in a creepy, old movie theatre seeing frightening events happen to themselves upon the screen… NIGHTMARE CINEMA is a clever and very fun anthology from five veritable masters of horror, and Montreal experienced its World Premiere! Produced (and in part directed) by MICK GARRIS (of the classic MASTERS OF HORROR television anthology) and also featuring [&hellip;]
- [New Faces of Just for Laughs Unveiled!](https://mobtreal.com/new-faces-of-just-for-laughs-unveiled/): Just for Laughs unveils its New Faces of 2018! Just For Laughs, in partnership with Amazon’s Prime Video, is thrilled to reveal the 2018 lineup of New Faces, a series conceived to launch the careers of tomorrow’s top comedic talent. A pinnacle series, fueled by fresh-faced comics set to break the future of comedy’s glass ceiling, has been a Just For Laughs Festival highlight since 1996. With four distinct showcases – New Faces of Comedy, New Faces: Characters, New Faces: Unrepped, and New Faces: Creators, this series promises to introduce the world to the next group of comedic brilliance. “The New Faces showcase at Just For Laughs has [&hellip;]
- [FANTASIA - LUZ Creeps Out and Instills Looming Dread](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-luz-creeps-out-and-instills-looming-dread/): LUZ DIRECTOR: Tilman Singer WRITER: Tilman Singer CAST: Johannes Benecke, Jan Bluthardt, Lilli Lorenz, Julia Riedler, Nadja Stübiger, Luana Velis https://vimeo.com/228224719 A cab driver, undergoing hypnosis, recounts her odd experience as police and investigators try and piece together events, but a sinister evil presence is lurking nearby and things quickly turn hauntingly bizarre. LUZ is a creepy and disturbing little film that feels like the surreal byproduct of another era. When I first watched it, I thought I was watching a re-release of an older film. A large part of that is due to the fact this movie was shot on [&hellip;]
- [A love story; GENTLY DOWN THE STREAM](https://mobtreal.com/a-love-story-gently-down-the-stream/): Laughter and Love join hands Montreal, July 2018 &#8211; A remarkably moving, brilliantly funny love story, Gently Down The Stream reflects the triumphs and heart breaks of the entire length of the gay rights movement, celebrating and mourning the ghosts of the men and women who led the way for equality, marriage, and the right to dream. Presented by Brave New Productions (celebrating 15 years) in special partnership with Fierté Montréal, Gently Down The Stream runs from August 2-11 (see various times below) at Mainline Theatre. Fresh off the heels of their acclaimed Fringe run of Buyer &amp; Cellar, Gently Down The Stream is a unique combination of an unexpected love story coupled with [&hellip;]
- [Rad Dads sell out at OFFJFL](https://mobtreal.com/rad-dads-total-review-by-katelynd-kuhar/): Rad Dads an Off-JFL First and Home run Smash! I love when an intimate venue can feel like an auditorium. As far as comedy show intros go, the Rad Dads Walter J. Lyng and Reese Turner knocked it out of the park at Café Cleopatra’s for Off-JFL/Zoofest this past Thursday night! It was a nice nod to their love of wrestling, the offstage microphone introduction blaring into our ear holes, the crowd cheering with anticipation before there was even anyone on the stage. Lyng and Turner entered from the back, sporting Hawaiian shirts, Lyng also sporting a baby carrier full of giveaway [&hellip;]
- [FME 2018 Announces Full Line-Up!](https://mobtreal.com/fme-2018-announces-full-line-up/): FME announces line-up, its next Level! Innovative programming announced for the 16th Edition of the FME Rouyn-Noranda, July 18, 2018 – FME is eager to stay at the forefront of the independent music scene, the Festival de musique émergente en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (FME) unveils a solid, diverse 2018 programme that is sure to please music lovers of all stripes. Several fan favorites are back, including many well-known acts, and of course, there are dozens of up-and-coming artists as well. The FME is always reinventing itself, and this edition promises to be as unique as always, offering quality, variety, and surprises throughout the Labour [&hellip;]
- [Finalists Announced for JFL’s ‘Eat My Shorts’ Competition](https://mobtreal.com/jfl-eat-my-shorts-kevin-hart/): Presented by Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network, Eat My Shorts is Just For Laugh’s annual competition showcasing some of the funniest new short films across North America. Five films have been selected to screen on July 26th at the Phi Centre, and the winning filmmaker(s) will receive distribution for their short as well as a $7,000 USD development deal with Laugh Out Loud. Here’s a quick rundown of 2018’s Eat My Shorts finalists: Curious Georgina Director: Feraz Ozel Starring: Helen Hong, Bobby Lee, Feraz Ozel When Georgina finally decides to finally pursue her interest in dating women, things don’t quite [&hellip;]
- [FANTASIA 2018 - BEING NATURAL Is Unconventional Weirdness at its best](https://mobtreal.com/fant-2018-being/): BEING NATURAL DIRECTOR &#8211; Tadashi Nagayama WRITER &#8211; Tadashi Nagayama, Yuriko Suzuki CAST &#8211; Yota Kawase, Kanji Tsuda, Natsuki Mieda &nbsp; A kind man  finds his life turned utterly upside down when an ambitious young family from the big city move near his rural home… but the offenders soon experience a drastic and horrific shift of their own! That’s a giant understatement. Every now and then someone will tell you about a film they really liked, but prefaces it with, “it’s a slow burn but once it gets going, trust me, it’s good!” Or they’ll tell you, “I can’t get into [&hellip;]
- [Garyk Lee:  "Artist Extraordinaire" by Eileen Shapiro](https://mobtreal.com/garyk-lee-artist-extraordinaire-by-eileen-shapiro/): Talented and unique artist, fashion mogul, producer, and creative master, Garyk Lee is about to launch his new expressions globally. Well thought out, whimsical pastel impressions of Palm Springs, his home base, already fill the galleries and exclusive gift shops in the area.  Garyk Lee is a well-established artist as well as a huge fashion and designing influence. &nbsp; Garyk Lee is a multi-dimensional character and personality. He has the capability of putting his heart and soul into several projects at a time and doing them all well. Somehow, he is complicated within his talents, yet patient enough to be understood [&hellip;]
- [Andy Michaels: Singer/Songwriter/Poetic by Andy Michaels](https://mobtreal.com/andy-michaels-singer-songwriter-poetic-by-andy-michaels/): Australian rocker/alternative sensation Andy Michaels is currently locked inside the studio recording a brand new album and single. Just coming off of producing his breathtakingly magnificent and heroic video of his haunting tribute to the murderous pirate mutiny, &#8220;Lucretia&#8217;s Eylandt&#8221;, the singer/ song writer/ poetic has already demoed one of the most sensational songs on the planet entitled, &#8220;Only Love ( Knows the Meaning of Good-Bye)&#8221;. &nbsp; Michael&#8217;s, a published poet, is a force of nature. His creative abilities and gentle persona captivate audiences globally, however just speaking to Andy is a compelling celebration in itself. His album &#8220;Revisited&#8221; has made [&hellip;]
- [Global Exec Reaches Audiences Worldwide by Eileen Shapiro](https://mobtreal.com/global-exec-reaches-audiences-worldwide-by-eileen-shapiro/): I was glad for the chance to talk with John McDonnell, a global leader in the beverage alcohol industry.  He is widely credited for having established the ultra-premium tequila category around the world. John began his career at Joseph E. Seagram &amp; Sons &#8212; first in domestic sales and marketing, then internationally.  In less than five years at Patròn Spirits, he led the brand’s expansion into 130 international locations.  Today, as Managing Director International, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, John has expanded this brand, too – now into 125 countries and counting.  I was aware that he’s often asked to give speeches and [&hellip;]
- [Tom Green appearing at the Just For Laughs Festival](https://mobtreal.com/tom-green-appearing-at-the-just-for-laughs-festival/): Tom Green or as I like to call his style the original Jackass, is coming back to Montreal this summer for Tom Green: One Night Only! July 25th at the Maison Theatre. Tom Green exploded on MTV with the ground-breaking comedy show The Tom Green Show. Before reality TV, YouTube and social media existed, Tom Green’s man-on-the-street pranks changed television forever. He’s graced the cover of Rolling Stone, hosted Saturday Night Live, guest hosted Letterman, and appeared on Oprah, Jay Leno, Kimmel, Fallon, Conan, The Daily Show, and more! The success of the Tom Green Show has landed him roles in mainstream Hollywood movies like Road Trip, Freddy Got Fingered, Stealing Harvard, Charlie’s Angels, and more! Now Tom [&hellip;]
- [Just For Laughs announces its final two Gala hosts!](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-announces-final-two-gala-hosts/): Just for laughs releases, New artists to include Jeff Dunham, William H. Macy, Lil Rel Howery, Jacksepticeye, Tony Rock, Mamrie Hart, Brent Butt, more podcasts, and more artists joining the OFF JFL lineup!  Just For Laughs in association with Loto-Québec, continues to raise the bar on all things comedy by securing even more of the brightest stars for this year’s highly-anticipated summer festival. JFL~GALAS Returning to Just For Laughs after 22 years, Jeff Dunham, a top grossing comedian, will make his way back to the festival this summer. Dunham holds the Guinness World Record for “most tickets sold for a stand-up comedy tour”, with some of the [&hellip;]
- [WHITNEY A Documentary by Kevin Macdonald](https://mobtreal.com/whitney-documentary-by-kevin-macdonald/): Whitney In CINEMAS starting July 13th Just released in Montreal~ D Movies and Equinoxe Films are pleased to announce that Kevin Macdonald~ WHITNEY film will open on Friday 13 July. Launched in a midnight screening at the last Cannes Film Festival, the documentary traces the life of the famous singer and actress Whitney Houston, who died tragically in 2012. Her albums sold over 200 million. She holds the record for the largest number of consecutive 1 numbers. Her song &#8220;I Will Always Love You&#8221; is the best-selling title by a singer. Behind the record, rumors, scandals, secrets, and glory, here&#8217;s the real Whitney. A documentary about the [&hellip;]
- [Win 2 Tickets to see Dylan Menzie](https://mobtreal.com/win-2-tickets-to-see-dylan-menzie/): Contest by Rewards Fuel.
- [FRANKIE Award Winners of the 2018 St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival!](https://mobtreal.com/frankie-award-winners-of-the-2018-st-ambroise-montreal-fringe-festival/): Frankie award winners have been announced! The 28th edition of the St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival came to a close Sunday evening at the historic Club Soda with the festival&#8217;s prestigious Frankie Awards and closing night party. Fourteen awards were handed out to FRINGE artists by festival partners. The Frankie Awards are named after Frank Hopkins, a key benefactor during the festival’s early years of the festival. Frank Hopkins passed away on November 11, 2015, his 93rd birthday. As Frank always did, the awards in his name shine a light of the stand-out productions of each edition. The 2018 FRANKIE Awards are listed by award title and [&hellip;]
- [Alexandra Montagnese Is Going Public](https://mobtreal.com/alexandra-montagnese-is-going-public/): “Hello. I&#8217;d like to make a report.” Kids really do say the darndest things. Accusations of abuse are a touchy subject. In “Public Mischief”, Alexandra Montagnese does an excellent job of showing the aftermath of what happens when a seemingly troubled student makes an accusation against a popular teacher that involves a bright, popular student. Is she telling the truth? Or is their a sinister motivation? &nbsp; Words have power and they can have a devastating effect. Regardless of the intent, the popular student in the middle of the hurricane is suddenly thrust from the idyllic coming-of-age real life story into [&hellip;]
- [FRANKIE Award Nominations for the 28th St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival](https://mobtreal.com/frankie-award-nominations-for-the-28th-st-ambroise-montreal-fringe-festival/): And the Award goes to&#8230;Find out June 17th! June 14, Montreal &#8211; The St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival will be closing with a bang on June 17 with the annual FRANKIE Award Ceremony taking place at the stunning Club Soda (1225 St Laurent Boulevard) starting at 11pm. Participating juries and festival staff are pleased to announce the nominated shows and performance companies. This year there will be 11 prizes awarded, covering an array of values. The Frankie Awards are named after Frank Hopkins, a key benefactor during the festival’s early years of the festival. Frank Hopkins passed away on November 11, 2015, his 93rd birthday. As [&hellip;]
- [4’33” IN BAGHDAD at St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival](https://mobtreal.com/433-in-baghdad-at-st-ambroise-montreal-fringe-festival/):  Two Shows left this Thursday! Ülfet Sevdi and Nicolas Royer-Artuso look forward to pleasantly puzzling the public with their debut of 4’33” IN BAGHDAD, a subtle scholarly striptease disguised as saucy stand-up TED Talk comedy. Directed by Sevdi, performed by Royer-Artuso and co-written by the two, 4’33” IN BAGHDAD is an immersive and interactive experience that will run as part of Fringe Fest at the MAI from June 8 to 14. Theoretically grounded, conceptual and experimental, the performance cleverly couples themes of war, invasion, imperialism and academic research with avant-garde art theory, sound art and imposed sound installations (though, not necessarily [&hellip;]
- [Just For Laughs ups the ante with additional A-List talent as part of the 2018 Festival](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-ups-the-ante-with-additional-a-list-talent-as-part-of-the-2018-festival/): Just For Laughs continues to raise the stakes by announcing even more stellar talent coming to Montreal this summer, including Will Forte, Wanda Sykes, Chris D’Elia, Tig Notaro, Moshe Kasher, Jim Norton, Gina Yashere, The Jackie &amp; Laurie Show podcast, LOL Network TV tapings and more! GALAS Comedian, impressionist, voice artist, writer, producer actor, five-time Emmy award nominee, Will Forte, has established himself as one of the most versatile actors in film and television over the past fifteen years. Breaking out into the comedy scene as a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Forte is most widely recognized from his many film roles including MacGruber, Lego 2, Oscar-nominated film Nebraska, and his [&hellip;]
- [Settle This Thing at FRINGE Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/settle-this-thing-at-fringe-montreal/): “And you may find yourself in a beautiful house With a beautiful wife And you may ask yourself, well How did I get here?” Talking Heads, “Once In A Lifetime” Well, eventually, one is bound to ask “Where do we go from here?” and “How do we get there together?”. One couple found a way by asking complete strangers to crowdfund their decisions on anything, from whether to get matching tattoos to whether have a threesome. Move over Dr. Drew and Dr. Phil because Drew Antzis and Tamara Bick are here to disperse their down and dirty tricks for dealing with [&hellip;]
- [Check Out Zoofest / OFF-JFL's Incredible 2018 Lineup](https://mobtreal.com/zoofest-off-jfl-2018/): Earlier this week, OFF-JFL and Zoofest announced their exciting, top-shelf lineup for their 2018 festival, which will run from July 5th to the 28th.  Superior Donuts star Maz Jobrani will take the stage for one night only to perform his solo show, and you’ll have lots of opportunities to catch performances by Colin Quinn, DeAnne Smith, Scott Thompson, and many more. If you’re up for it, you could also take a dive into the disturbed mind of Leighland Beckman, the musical comic whose bluesy songs can only be described as genuinely depraved. Local comics Walter J. Lyng and Reese Turner will [&hellip;]
- [Mtl is  LIT !](https://mobtreal.com/mtl-is-lit/): For yall who didn&#8217;t know Mural has taken over the  Saint-Laurent Boulevard! If you don&#8217;t know what to do during the next 10 days well mural festival is the place to be. Get your best outfit on and be ready to rock the streets.  If you like art, music, fashion or just good vibes I can guarantee that you will fit in. Yesterday, was the opening night of the 6th edition of the festival and it was definitely the best it could have been. The night started with @simplynavid , who to my great discovery is as lit as he can be.  The crowd was [&hellip;]
- [Beacon Publishing Group Releases "Kip Addotta: Confessions Of A Comedian" In Audiobook Format](https://mobtreal.com/beacon-publishing-group-releases-kip-addotta-confessions-of-a-comedian-in-audiobook-format/): &nbsp; Beacon Publishing Group has just released &#8220;Kip Addotta: Confessions Of A Comedian&#8221;  written by the man himself, and narrated by Morley Shulman in audiobook format. Now available worldwide, download your copy today! From his first interactions with &#8220;The Mob&#8221; in his early childhood and his nightmarish life with his father until he was on his own at 15 years of age through his marriages and how he became one of the best and most famous stand-up comedians of his time, Kip Addotta tells all. He names names and details the how-to and fine-tuning of comedy.Kip Addotta is an American comedian [&hellip;]
- [The Greatest Magazine!](https://mobtreal.com/the-greatest-magazine/): ​Il y a vraiment plusieurs raisons pour lesquelles on peut être fière d&#8217;être Canadien. Prenons par exemple nos festivals, nos activités, nos restaurants, nos artistes sans oublier que ce soit l&#8217;été ou l&#8217;hiver on est toujours réveillés et prêt à être LIT. Nous avons également des très bons blogs, sites et influenceurs pour nous garder à l&#8217;affût des dernières tendances mode et autres. Il ne faut pas omettre une chose qui parmis tant d&#8217;autre se distingue dans l&#8217;industrie de la publication. Malgré l&#8217;envahissement de la technologie, 10 ans plus tard le magazine Dress To Kill se fait encore adorer par le [&hellip;]
- [Lancement de la marque de bijoux Kyvengy](https://mobtreal.com/lancement-de-la-marque-de-bijoux-kyvengy/): Jeudi 14 Juin &#8211; Au Cabinet Éphémère, de 17h à 19h Un regard sur l&#8217;ouverture du magasin Cabinet Éphémère: www.centrerockland.com/en/cabinet Hamza Mejri, ‘créatif multidisciplinaire’ basé à Montréal et New York, ajoute une nouvelle corde à son arc. Photographe de mode talentueux (The Dress/La Robe), créateur d&#8217;événements de mode (Just for Him&#8211; Festival montréalais de mode masculine) et créateur de vêtements, Hamza Mejri se lance maintenant dans la création de bijoux avec le lancement de Kyvengy le jeudi 14 juin à l&#8217;éclectique et original Cabinet Éphémère au Centre Rockland. Toute personne intéressée par un design québécois unique et magnifique est encouragée à assister à l&#8217;événement. Hamza Mejri est d’origine tunisienne [&hellip;]
- [Le Cinéma sous les étoiles de Funambules Médias  s’installe dans 15 parcs montréalais pour sa 9e édition](https://mobtreal.com/le-cinema-sous-les-etoiles-de-funambules-medias-sinstalle-dans-15-parcs-montrealais-pour-sa-9e-edition/): Du 26 juin au 31 août, le Cinéma sous les étoiles de Funambules Médias sera de retour dans 15 parcs et lieux publics montréalais pour sa 9e édition. Le festival de documentaires en plein air, social et politique, promet 61 projections gratuites de 43 longs et moyens métrages et de 28 courts métrages de cinéastes établis et de la relève, dans une formule unique qui permet la réappropriation des espaces publics par les citoyen.ne.s montréalais.e.s., toujours dans le souci de susciter la réflexion sur des enjeux critiques. Cette année, le lancement du festival aura lieu le 26 juin au parc du Pélican sur la Promenade [&hellip;]
- [Love & Soul - Nouvel album pour Corneille!](https://mobtreal.com/love-soul-nouvel-album-pour-corneille/): &nbsp; Lancement du nouvel album de Corneille. Après avoir passé cinq années sur l’écriture de son autobiographie, Corneille renoue avec sa voix pour nous offrir son nouvel album de 12 chansons Love &amp; Soul. Nous sommes allés au lancement de son opus. Le Ministère sur le Bd Saint-Laurent nous a chaleureusement accueillis pour découvrir la dernière prestation de l’artiste, une salle simple et intime. Avant son entrée sur scène, la petite foule s’impatiente, une femme introduit Corneille en le décrivant comme un véritable gentleman. Quelques minutes plus tard, Corneille surgit vêtu d’une veste rouge, classe comme à son habitude.    D’emblée, [&hellip;]
- [Cool CrazyCats Productions LATE NIGHT KIDA and Friends](https://mobtreal.com/cool-crazycats-productions-late-night-kida-and-friends/): Cool CrazyCats Productions Presents LATE NIGHT KIDA and Friends *This is not a kids’ show. Sesame Street meets 30 Rock in this improvised comedy CoolCrazyCats Productions presents “Late Night Kids and Friends” at the 2018 Saint-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival on June 7th at Montreal Improv Space B. After premiering at Montreal Improv with 4 successful shows in late 2017 and early 2018, your favorite characters are back and this time, they’ve brought along some new friends. Backstage antics on kids’ show? We prefer to call it, “a children’s show for grown-ups.” Welcome to “Late Night Kids”, an improvised play where dysfunctional characters try [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'Avengers: Infinity War' Is an Audacious Accomplishment](https://mobtreal.com/review-avengers-infinity-war/): Avengers: Infinity War is a hard movie to write about. It’s the 19th film of a long-running franchise, pooling together disparate characters and tones from all corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which began ten years ago with Jon Favreau’s Iron Man. It assumes that you have already have a fair bit of knowledge about the movies preceding it, making it far from newbie-friendly &#8212; and this review is going to assume the same goddamn thing because it would take eons to walk newcomers through every nook and cranny of all these movies. In any case, being a standalone adventure isn’t [&hellip;]
- [Armonite To Release "And The Stars Above" May 25th, 2018 Through Cleopatra Records](https://mobtreal.com/armonite-to-release-and-the-stars-above-may-25th-2018-through-cleopatra-records/): &nbsp; Armonite is releasing their highly anticipated new album &#8220;And The Stars Above&#8221; worldwide on Friday May 25th, 2018 through Cleopatra Records. Armonite, the instrumental rock collective led by composer Paolo Fosso and violinist Jacopo Bigi, signed with LA-based indie label Cleopatra Records for the release of their new album, &#8220;And the Stars Above&#8221;. Armonite&#8217;s instrumental music is perfectly in line with the spirit of the label, especially now that Cleopatra expanded in the movie industry. With the film division Cleopatra Entertainment, the company has distributed, developed, and produced several films most of which have a strong horror and/or music component, [&hellip;]
- [Just For Laughs reveals its first slate of top performers for the renowned comedy festival’s 36thedition.](https://mobtreal.com/just-laughs-reveals-first-slate-top-performers-renowned-comedy-festivals-36thedition/): The world-famous comedy festival sets up the summer of 2018 with big laughs from the comedy elite as Just For Laughs announces the first slate of comedians, which includes Kevin Hart, Trevor Noah, Tiffany Haddish, Jo Koy, Jimmy Carr and adds talent to both The Ethnic Show and The Nasty Show Just For Laughs is excited to announce the first set of performers for its 2018 edition. A NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW, HIGHLY ANTICIPATED GALAS Just For Laughs has been synonymous with presenting the who’s who of comedy at their prestigious Galas, taking place over five evenings at the prominent Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier [&hellip;]
- ['Independent Music Promotions' - Premier Music PR](https://mobtreal.com/independent-music-promotions-premier-music-pr/): Independent Music Promotions is a vital resource offering multifaceted public relations services to dedicated musicians. Since their inception in 2011, they have promoted nearly a thousand acts across the globe, broadening artists’ exposure by arming them with press in respected print publications and online digital media. The Mob&#8217;s Press has been fortunate enough to be one such outlet, having covered music by several independent acts: ‘In Time’ by Akshara Music Ensemble ‘Heaven Sent Delinquent’ by Shawna Virago ‘Dirt’ by King Ropes Jay Hunna Is Striving for &#8216;Better Days&#8217; Eric Anders Sends Trumpism a Message with New Album &#8216;Eleven Nine&#8217; &#8216;No Gods [&hellip;]
- [Win Tickets to see Scenic Route to Alaska](https://mobtreal.com/win-tickets-to-see-scenic-route-to-alaska/): Contest by Rewards Fuel. Who is Scenic Route to Alaska? Substance and accessibility are often considered opposing forces when it comes to pop music. But it’s also the secret recipe of the easygoing Edmonton-based trio who know how to deliver it without effort but with ample doses of both.&nbsp; Weaving links between catchy vocal rhythms and memorable melodies while mixing them with rich arrangements, Trevor Mann (vocals and guitar), Shea Connor (drummer) et Murray Wood (bassist) give performance up that we never get bored of listening to and watching. Recently, the band went back to the studio with renowned producer Howard [&hellip;]
- [Jacob Needham and The Blue Trees New Release "Procrastinated Memoirs" Available Worldwide Now!](https://mobtreal.com/jacob-needham-blue-trees-new-release-procrastinated-memoirs-available-worldwide-now/): Jacob Needham and The Blue Trees have just released their Spectra Music Group debut album &#8220;Procrastinated Memoirs.&#8221;  Now available for pre-order, reserve your copy today! Jacob Needham &amp; The Blue Trees are an Southern Americana Groove Rock band based in Nashville, TN. Formed by Jacob Needham and James Cody, The Blue Trees have developed a signature style that blends rock, pop, alternative, funk, and electronic elements. In a word, their music is fun, danceable and original and is the perfect fit for festivals, nightclubs, and private events. Meeting for the first time in February 2015, Jacob and James quickly formed a [&hellip;]
- [Paisley Fields Launches North American/Canadian "Glitter &amp; Sawdust" Tour April 12th, 2018](https://mobtreal.com/paisley-fields-launches-north-american-canadian-glitter-sawdust-tour-april-12th-2018/): Country Superstar Paisley Fields is launching his North America/Canada &#8220;Glitter &amp; Sawdust&#8221; Tour starting with an album release party on Thursday April 12th, 2018 at C&#8217;mon Everybody in Brooklyn, New York. Paisley Fields are a queer country band, unapologetic about pushing boundaries and seeking inspiration in the unexpected. Though lead singer James Wilson is inspired by country musicians like Dolly Parton &amp; Gram Parsons, he wanted Paisley Fields&#8217; music to reflect the modern world. Paisley Fields have shared the stage with En Vogue, Daniel Romano, Bonnie McKee, Mya, The Difibulators, &amp; Taylor Dayne. Notable performances: Brooklyn Country Music Festival Nashville Pride [&hellip;]
- [FireBug Releases Their  Spectra Music Group Debut Album "Wandering Soul" On Friday April 6th, 2018](https://mobtreal.com/firebug-release-spectra-music-group-debut-album-wandering-soul-friday-april-6th-2018/): FireBug have just released their Spectra Music Group debut album &#8220;Wandering Soul&#8221; on Friday, April 6th, 2018. Now available for download, get your copy today! Building a following from Los Angeles to Chicago, from New Orleans to London and beyond FireBug have proven their dedication in the music business and will continue to grow their presence. Described as a Chrissie Hynde-meets-Grace Slick 70&#8217;s vibe, with her own unique twist and flavor, Lead vocalist Juliette Tworsey says &#8220;cutting our musical teeth in and around local hot spots in Chicago, Los Angeles and New Orleans, has allowed us to connect on a deeper [&hellip;]
- [American High: Rebel Activist by Eileen Shapiro](https://mobtreal.com/american-high-rebel-activist-eileen-shapiro/): &nbsp; &nbsp; One of the most prolific, relevant, vibrant, and well-hidden activists is the mastermind of American High Doug Terry. American High is a band for the people! Their anti-war songs on their last album &#8220;Bones in the Attic, Flowers in the Basement&#8221; created a buzz before fans even realized it was a dedication to the war on war, as their orgasmic melodies and decadent harmonies resonated sonic pop culture at it&#8217;s very best. &nbsp; Now the band&#8217;s long and highly anticipated new single has just been released, as entitled &#8220;Cheye Calvo&#8221; another alt-rock/ pop phenomenon dedicated to the good of [&hellip;]
- [Ghostly Beard "Going Away" World Premier Music Video Release Wednesday April 11th, 2018](https://mobtreal.com/ghostly-beard-going-away-world-premier-music-video-release-wednesday-april-11th-2018/): The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell will be debuting &#8220;Going Away&#8221;, the highly anticipated World Premier music video release by Indie Singer/Songwriter Ghostly Beard on Wednesday April 11th, 2018. Tune in from 3-5 pm ET | 12-2 pm PT at w4cy.com. There is an enigmatic bigfoot-like character that just came out of the woods after 15 years of being lost. He goes by the handle Ghostly Beard, and he&#8217;s a multi-instrumentalist and visionary artistic entity with a boundlessly creative sweep that encompasses soft rock, jazz, prog-rock, fusion, pop, classic rock and more&#8230;. Ghostly Beard&#8217;s kaleidoscopic creativity has garnered him comparisons [&hellip;]
- [Win Tickets to see East Coast indie-rock band Hillsburn on April 8 at Casa Del Popolo](https://mobtreal.com/win-tickets-see-east-coast-indie-rock-band-hillsburn-april-8-casa-del-popolo/): Contest by Rewards Fuel. Who is the indie rock band Hillsburn? Hillsburn doubled down on their independent ethos for their second record,&nbsp;The Wilder Beyond. Deciding to forego a formal studio setting, they produced the album collectively and recorded it in singer Paul Aarntzen’s Halifax apartment. Aarntzen, also the band’s songwriter, took on the roles of engineer and mixer. Perhaps partly as a result of the new approach,&nbsp;The Wilder Beyond&nbsp;departs sharply from the folk-rooted sound of Hillsburn’s award-winning&nbsp;In The Battle Years&nbsp;debut. The group’s soaring three-part harmonies are intact here, but densely-layered arrangements and more electronic instruments signal a move in the direction [&hellip;]
- [Concert Review: Justin Timberlake’s Man Of The Woods Tour — Toronto 2nd Night](https://mobtreal.com/concert-review-justin-timberlakes-man-woods-tour-toronto-2nd-night/): Justin Timberlake kicked off his Man Of The Woods tour in Toronto last week.  Click here for our full review and exclusive video on Mobtoronto.com. The stage design was unlike one I’ve ever seen before.  The mainstage was at one end of the arena.  The floor of the arena had a long almost “S” shape runway that ran the entire length of the basketball court from one end of the arena to the other with a mini stage in the middle, and a slightly bigger one at the far end.  The inner curves of the S are filled with fans who [&hellip;]
- [The Mob chats with Peter Drucker](https://mobtreal.com/mob-chats-peter-drucker/): City Boss Sladgy got to sit down with singer and songwriter Peter Drucker. Peter Drucker, Montreal native, is quickly becoming a rising star on the indie pop scene. With his first project E.P. “Hell and Hurricanes”; Peter has managed to capture the sound of his eclectic upbringing. With a soundscape ranging from Francis and the Lights to John Mayer and George Michael, Peter created an E.P. with an infectious enthusiasm, and a lyrical intensity spanning this well-crafted collection of glimpses, into his mind. Youthful and ambitious, Peter Drucker bursts into 2017 with an armory of tracks ranging from keyboard and electric guitar [&hellip;]
- [«La Bolduc» au Festival du Film de L'Outaouais](https://mobtreal.com/la-bolduc-au-festival-du-film-de-loutaouais/): Du 22 au 30 Mars 2018 se déroulera la 20e édition du Festival du film de l&#8217;Outaouais et le film tant attendu, La Bolduc, inspirée par la vie de l&#8217;auteure-compositrice-interprete Mary Travers Bolduc, sera présenté. Ce film met en vedette Debbie Lynch-White, dans le rôle principale, ainsi que Émile Proulx-Cloutier, Rose-Marie Perreault, Bianca Gervais, Mylène Mackay, Yan England, Serge Postigo,Germain Houde, Paul Doucet et Luc Senay. La grande première aura lieu le 23 Mars à 19h au Théâtre du Casino Lac-Lemay. À travers les 8 jours de programmations, le public aura la chance de voir une centaine de courts et longs métrages provenant de [&hellip;]
- [Dévoilement des Finalistes des Lauriers de la Gastronomie Québécoise](https://mobtreal.com/devoilement-des-finalistes-des-lauriers-de-la-gastronomie-quebecoise/): Le mardi 13 Mars prochain aura lieu le dévoilement des finalistes du premier gala des Lauriers de la Gastronomie Québécoise. Cet événement a pour objectif de célébrer la gastronomie québécoise et honorer les nombreux acteurs de cette industrie. Voici les 15 catégories de prix: Restaurant de l&#8217;année Revelation de l&#8217;année Sommelier de l&#8217;année Chef pâtissier de l&#8217;année Producteur de l&#8217;année Food truck de l&#8217;année Entreprise ou initiative de l&#8217;année en alimentation Chef de l&#8217;année Laurier du public Mixologue barman de l&#8217;année Prix du meilleur service Artisan de l&#8217;année Événement gastronomique de l&#8217;année Prix du rayonnnement de la culture culinaire Prix du tourisme [&hellip;]
- [‘In Time’ Is a Richly Textured Debut by NYC’S Akshara Music Ensemble](https://mobtreal.com/in-time-akshara-music-ensemble/): Last October, New York City’s Akshara Music Ensemble released their debut album, In Time. Formed in 2008 by Carnatic musician Bala Skandan, the group combines Indian classical with jazz and world music to create beautifully layered, mostly instrumental compositions. The buoyant first track, “Mind the Gap,” is a showcase for Skandan’s playful, dexterous percussion on the mridangam, also serving as a solid introduction to the band’s penchant for dynamic timing shifts. Next up, the Independent Music Award-winning “Mohana Blues” features a warm, wistful cello and might be the album’s most soulful piece. When Skandan’s vocal percussion first drops in, it’s somewhat [&hellip;]
- [Exposition Hommage à Scaner pour la Nuit Blanche](https://mobtreal.com/exposition-hommage-scaner-pour-la-nuit-blanche/): Ce samedi 3 Mars aura lieu une exposition pour rendre hommage au graffiteur montréalais, Scaner. Cet événement fait des activités qui ont lieu à l&#8217;occasion de la Nuit Blanche à Montréal. Scaner, aussi connu sous le nom de Scan, était un artiste graffiti reconnu internationalement mais il a notamment laissé sa marque dans sa ville, Montréal. Malheureusement, cette dernière année, Montréal a perdu un de ces artistes les plus talentueux. Cette soirée a pour objectif de rendre hommage à la vie de Scaner avec cette exposition qui regroupera plusieurs artistes qui ont été inspiré par Scan à travers leur carrière. Voici [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'Annihilation' Is a Bold, Unsettling Sci-Fi Thriller](https://mobtreal.com/review-annihilation/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Loosely based on the novel of the same name by Jeff VanderMeer, Alex Garland’s Annihilation is a smart, white-knuckle science fiction thriller. Building upon the eerie slow-burn of his 2015 debut, Ex Machina, Garland’s more hallucinogenic sophomore effort is a challenging but rewarding film that shows little interest in holding the audience’s hand, particularly in its transfixing, dreamlike third act. Natalie Portman stars as Lena, a biologist tasked with exploring a strange ecosystem-altering phenomenon at the site of an [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'Black Panther' Is a Vital, Vibrant Achievement](https://mobtreal.com/review-black-panther/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW On the heels of November’s excellent Thor: Ragnarok, Marvel’s Black Panther marks another leap forward for superhero films, with director Ryan Coogler offering a distinct cultural perspective that’s been missing from most mega-budget Hollywood cinema. After the death of his father in Captain America: Civil War, T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returns to Wakanda to take his place as the nation’s king, becoming embroiled in a conflict that could have devastating consequences for both his country and the world at large. [&hellip;]
- [La Fête du Nouvel An Lunaire](https://mobtreal.com/la-fete-du-nouvel-lunaire/): Communiqué de presse À partir d&#8217;aujourd&#8217;hui, vous aurez la chance de participer à des activités à l&#8217;occasion du Nouvel An Lunaire. Parmi les activités offertes se trouvent de l&#8217;origami, de la calligraphie et plusieurs autres ateliers et spectacles . Les celebrations commenceront ce week-end (17-18 Février) et continueront la fin de semaine prochaine (24-25 Février) dans le Quartier DIX30. &#8220;Les rituels entourant ces célébrations sont orchestrés pour faire place au renouveau, à la bonne fortune, au bonheur et à la prospérité d’une nouvelle année à venir.&#8221; Pour voir le programme complet, rendez-vous sur leur site internet.
- [Romeo and Juliet: A Modern Twist on a Classic Tale](https://mobtreal.com/romeo-juliet-modern-twist-classic-tale/): Press Release Valentine&#8217;s Day might be over but the romance continues with Repercussion Theatre&#8216;s 2018 Shakespeare-in-the-Park selection: Romeo and Juliet. The play will tour all over Montreal from July 5th to August 8th, 2018. Repercussion Theatre&#8216;s Artistic Director, Amanda Kellock, talked about revamping this classic tale by giving it a modern twist: “We’re reimagining Romeo and Juliet through an expanded, more inclusive lens in order to celebrate our collective diversity and affirm that love is love is love.” The artistic director goes on to explain that the main characters will not be a heterosexual couple, defying the heteronormativity of the society. The [&hellip;]
- [Igloofest 2018 Black Tiger Sex Machine, Dj Esco, Boi-1da, Apashe](https://mobtreal.com/igloofest-2018-black-tiger-sex-machine-dj-esco-boi-1da-apashe/): For this 12th edition of Igloofest we teamed up with Sur Le Corner En Direct team and KushTard to bring you 2 video recaps of the festivities. Last year Mobters Dan attended the festival and mentioned: Seeing people enthusiastically indulge their goofiest tendencies points to the core of Igloofest, which is a communal sense of fun. Sure, you might end up being so cold that you’ll genuinely consider microwaving various body parts, but part of Igloofest’s charm is in the crowd’s collective defiance of winter’s oppression, choosing not be held back by mother nature’s icy hand. That&#8217;s pretty accurate! And this [&hellip;]
- [Les Gagnants du Gala Dynastie 2018](https://mobtreal.com/gagnants-gala-dynastie-2018/): Communiqué de presse Le 3 Février dernier a eu lieu la 2e édition du Gala Dynastie. Cette soirée, qui se déroule chaque année dans le cadre du Mois de l’histoire des Noirs, vise à célébrer et reconnaitre les communautés noires dans le domaine des arts et de la culture. Couvrant plus de 100 nominés et 20 catégories, l’événement animé par Gardy Fury a eu lieu à la TOHU. Parmi les récipients se trouvent Pierre-Yves Lord pour la personnalité radio francophone de l’année, Isabelle Racicot pour la personnalité anglophone ainsi que Karim Ouellet, qui a gagné l’artiste (ou groupe) de l&#8217;année s’étant [&hellip;]
- [Carine au Micro's Debut EP Release](https://mobtreal.com/carine-au-micros-debut-ep-release/): Press Release Singer Carine au Micro is launching her debut EP O La Si with a show on Wednesday, February 21st at O Patro Vys. Having lived in Benin, France, and Montréal has allowed her to broaden her musical knowledge and blend genres &#8211; precisely Jazz, Hip-Hop, Gospel as well as African music. Carine au Micro has slowly been making a name for herself in the Montreal music scene by playing in concerts and festivals such as Vision Diversité and gaining the audience&#8217;s interest. Speaking about the inspiration behind her project, Carine states: &#8220;I want my project to be a conversation between me, a woman from [&hellip;]
- [UNE BOÎTE DU CHEF SIGNÉE PAR JÉRÔME FERRER POUR CHAQUE OCCASION](https://mobtreal.com/une-boite-du-chef-signee-jerome-ferrer-pour-chaque-occasion/): LE COFFRET SAINT-VALENTIN ET LE COFFRET SOIR DE MATCH Ce mois-ci encore, Jérôme Ferrer, chef Relais &amp; Châteaux, rivalise d’imagination avec des coffrets gourmands adaptés à toutes les occasions. Que ce soit pour un soir de match mémorable dans une ambiance décontractée ou encore pour une soirée romantique six services qui en mettra plein la vue, la Boîte du Chef saura combler les plus grandes attentes ! Coffret Soir de match : juste à temps pour le Super Bowl ! Pour régaler ses invités sans manquer une minute du match, rien de mieux qu’un coffret gourmand prêt-à-servir ! Au menu : burgers au porc effiloché, smoked meat et chili con [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'The Shape of Water,' 'Lady Bird,' &amp; 'A Futile and Stupid Gesture'](https://mobtreal.com/review-shape-water-lady-bird/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. Since I haven&#8217;t had the time to write any full reviews lately, I&#8217;ve decided to share my (very) brief thoughts on some of last month&#8217;s releases: THE SHAPE OF WATER Sumptuous and richly textured, The Shape of Water is perhaps Guillermo Del Toro’s crowning achievement, an enchanting visual marvel that finds the filmmaker weaving darkness and whimsy into a uniquely strange and beautiful piece of cinema. (4 / 5) LADY BIRD Greta Gerwig’s terrific directorial debut, Lady Bird, is a [&hellip;]
- [François Bellefeuille - LE PLUS FORT AU MONDE](https://mobtreal.com/francois-bellefeuille-le-plus-fort-au-monde/): Communiqué de presse Après le succès de sa première tournée qui lui valait l’Olivier du Spectacle d’humour / meilleur vendeur, FRANÇOIS BELLEFEUILLE effectue un retour triomphant avec son deuxième one-man-show LE PLUS FORT AU MONDE. Hier soir, sur les planches d’un théâtre Maisonneuve plein à craquer, l’humoriste chéri du public charmait et réjouissait spectateurs comme critiques! Désormais papa de deux enfants, FRANÇOIS BELLEFEUILLE aborde dans ce second spectacle solo des thèmes plus personnels : son enfance, sa vie de famille et les relations de couple. Mais, que l’on se rassure, malgré une folie certaine, FRANÇOIS BELLEFEUILLE demeure le même humoriste pertinent, [&hellip;]
- [Alain Moussi, l’acteur, l'athlète et le cascadeur.](https://mobtreal.com/alain-moussi-lacteur-lathlete-et-le-cascadeur/): L’acteur international de film d’action, athlète et cascadeur, Alain Moussi, découvert initialement à Montréal il y a quelques années par le producteur d’Hollywood, Dimitri Logothetis, s’est adressé aux médias ce lundi à Montréal. De retour d’une triomphale première hollywoodienne et d’un lancement international du 2e volet de la trilogie du film Kickboxer vendredi dernier, Alain Moussi est fier d’être de retour à Montréal pour y présenter ce film qui est acclamé par les critiques dont par les réputés Forbes Magazine et Hollywood Reporter. Partageant l’écran avec les légendaire Mike Tyson et Jean-Claude Van Damme, Alain Moussi reprend au sein du film [&hellip;]
- [Retour de Kevin Hart à Montréal cet été](https://mobtreal.com/retour-de-kevin-hart-a-montreal-cet-ete/): Communiqué de presse L&#8217;humoriste vedette Kevin Hart de retour à Montréal pour l’édition 2018 de Just For Laughs! Just For Laughs est heureux d&#8217;annoncer le retour de Kevin Hart pour l’édition 2018 du Festival à Montréal dans le cadre de sa dernière tournée, Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour, qui aura lieu au Centre Bell le vendredi 27 juillet à 20H. Ne manquez pas l&#8217;unique représentation à Montréal qui mettra en vedette le tout nouveau matériel de l’humoriste faisant actuellement sensation à travers le monde et promettant d&#8217;être l&#8217;un des plus grands événements du Festival. Billets en vente ce mercredi 31 janvier [&hellip;]
- [True Love Lies : A dark comedy by BRAD FRASER](https://mobtreal.com/true-love-lies-a-dark-comedy-by-brad-fraser/): Acts to Grind Theatre presents TRUE LOVE LIES a dark comedy by BRAD FRASER A Quebec premiere February 8th to 18th, 2018 ???? &#8230; Sneak peak&#8230; ???? Where Calixa Lavalée Cultural Center’s Theatre Paul Buissonneau located in Parc LaFontaine. When Thursday, Feb. 8th, 8:08PM &#8211; premiere* Friday, Feb. 9th, 8:08PM Saturday, Feb. 10th 8:08PM Sunday, Feb. 11th 2:02PM &#8211; matinee Wednesday, Feb. 14th, 8:08PM &#8211; Valentine’s Day Thursday, Feb. 15th, 8:08PM Friday, Feb. 16th 8:08PM Saturday, Feb. 17th 8:08PM Sunday, Feb. 18th 2:02:PM &#8211; matinee *Opening night does double duty as a FUNdraiser event hosted by ATGT &amp; ACCM (Aids Community Care Montreal). [&hellip;]
- [LES SCÈNES FORTUITES: le premier film de GUILLAUME LAMBERT sera à l'affiche dès le 26 JANVIER‬!](https://mobtreal.com/les-scenes-fortuites-le-premier-film-de-guillaume-lambert-sera-a-laffiche-des-le-26-janvier%e2%80%ac/): Damien Nadeau-Daneau, jeune cinéaste, est incapable de terminer un film qu'il a commencé avec l'acteur français Denis Lavant. Endetté, il travaille dans une boîte de post-production, à mille lieux de ses idéaux artistiques. À la veille de ses 33 ans, il est trop centré sur lui-même, insatisfait et éparpillé dans sa propre vie. N'ayant pas de drame lui-même, il est confronté par celui des autres, qu'il croise au hasard de sa vie. Il découvrira que la réalité est plus intéressante que la fiction.
- [Conversion : "Infinithéâtre heats up their winter season with Alyson Grant’s newest work"](https://mobtreal.com/conversion-infinitheatre-heats-up-their-winter-season-with-alyson-grants-newest-work/): Conversion   Written by Alyson Grant Directed by Guy Sprung With: Diana Fajrajsl, Timothy Hine, Mike Payette and Denise Watt   Mark these dates in your winter calendar: Tuesday, February 6 – Sunday, February 25, 2018 Opening night is Thursday, February 8   &#8220;I’m going to take from your little spiel that you do indeed feel affection for me. Or pity, which is close enough in opera.” –Mary   Infinithéâtre heats up their winter season with Alyson Grant’s newest work, Conversion. This is the night that secrets explode and the bonds of love and blood get twisted and tested. In line [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: Margot Robbie Is Terrific in 'I, Tonya'](https://mobtreal.com/review-i-tonya/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Directed by Craig Gillespie from a script by Steven Rogers, I, Tonya is a self-aware, blackly comic take on the life of disgraced figure skater Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie), infamous for her alleged involvement in the 1994 attack on fellow Olympic competitor Nancy Kerrigan. Hilarious and often poignant, I, Tonya has fun in the muddied waters of “true story” ambiguity, acknowledging the many contradictions between every major player’s version of events. There’s some cutting commentary regarding the utter lack [&hellip;]
- [La Boîte du Chef de Jérôme Ferrer](https://mobtreal.com/la-boite-du-chef-de-jerome-ferrer/): UN TEMPS DES FÊTES EN TOUTE SIMPLICITÉ AVEC LES BOÎTES DU CHEF DE JÉRÔME FERRER Alors que la saison des réjouissances est à nos portes, Jérôme Ferrer et l&#8217;équipe de La Boîte du Chef sont heureux de présenter trois Boîtes du Chef tout à fait spéciales ! En effet, trois coffrets ont été imaginés par Jérôme et son équipe : son réputé coffret du temps des Fêtes, la Boîte du cœur en collaboration avec Moisson Montréal, sans oublier le coffret Résolution 2018 pour commencer la nouvelle année du bon pied. Le coffret Résolution 2018 Après un temps des fêtes où grands [&hellip;]
- [New Mobster Alert! Meet Taïna Jecrois](https://mobtreal.com/new-mobster-alert-meet-taina-jecrois/): We are all very pleased to welcome Taïna into the Mob and hope that you will all enjoy her contribution the Mobtreal blog. Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s you need to know! Taïna Jecrois is an event planner and a party stylist. She started blogging and wants to grow an audience, hoping she can change the freakin&#8217; world. She also hosts a workshop called A woman affair, where she aims to help people create meaningful lives and businesses. Her business, TJ Events, is customized to reflect the personality and essence of each client, whether it&#8217;s an individual or a company. Taïna understands that incredible events need [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 2017's Underrated and Underseen Comedies](https://mobtreal.com/2017-underrated-comedies/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. This year has been a hell of a dumpster fire, so here&#8217;s a list of underrated 2017 comedy films to help soothe your existential woes. Win It All Jake Johnson stars as a gambling addict trying to turn over a new leaf in Win It All, a lo-fi gem that dropped on Netflix earlier this year. Directed by Joe Swanberg, the micro-budget film is a charmingly shaggy character study featuring a great lead performance by Johnson, who co-wrote the dramedy [&hellip;]
- [Elephant Stone to play the Fairmount Theatre on December 16th](https://mobtreal.com/elephant-stone-play-fairmount-theatre-december-16th/): Indie Montreal&#8216;s concert promoter IMTL Concerts is excited to announce that Elephant Stone will be playing a show on Saturday, December 16th at the Fairmount Theater with Julie Doiron&#8217;s new project Julie and the Wrong Guys opening. The show is presented in collaboration with Evenko, Greenland and CHOM 97.7 FM. After having toured their latest album extensively in North America and Europe, Elephant Stone is back to play one last Montreal show before getting back in the studio to record their next album. Released in 2009 on Dhir’s own Elephants on Parade label, Elephant Stone’s debut album, The Seven Seas, was nominated for the 2009 Polaris Music Prize. The album was produced by The Besnard Lakes&#8216;Jace Lasek (Patrick Watson, The Barr Brothers, Suuns, Wolf Parade), and introduced the band&#8217;s innovative blend of [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: Despite Some Bright Spots, 'Justice League' Stumbles](https://mobtreal.com/review-justice-league/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Side-stepping the dourness of last year’s Batman v Superman, Justice League is a lighter, peppier entry in Warner Bros.’s DC film franchise that winds up feeling disappointingly threadbare. The film was helmed by Zack Snyder (Man of Steel, Batman v Superman), who left the project late in the game due to a family tragedy, leaving a fair amount of reshoots and post-production duties to director Joss Whedon. In the wake of Superman’s death, Batman and Wonder Woman enlist the help [&hellip;]
- ['Turning It Up' by Ohio's Jay Clark Band](https://mobtreal.com/turning-it-up-jay-clark-band/): This December, the Jay Clark Band will release Turning It Up, their newest full-length album. During his college days, Clark played in several cover bands before putting music aside to focus on his family. Years later, he decided it was time to get back on stage, writing his own songs and posting his music on Facebook. By 2016, the Dayton-born singer-guitarist had released his first demo EP, dropping a full-length record, Cocked and Loaded, soon after. The cocksure title track of the band&#8217;s upcoming LP wouldn&#8217;t normally be in my wheelhouse, but fans of revved-up country-fried rock have plenty to be excited [&hellip;]
- [Les Lauriers : Célébration de la gastronomie du Québec](https://mobtreal.com/les-lauriers-celebration-de-la-gastronomie-du-quebec/): Un tout premier et nouveau gala annuel mettant à l&#8217;honneur les professionnels de la gastronomie du Québec aura lieu au printemps 2018.&nbsp; Cette initiative dirigé par Christine Plante et, avec l&#8217;appuis de Ricardo Larrivée comme porte-parole, remmettra 15 prix soulignant tout talents en passant par les chefs, restaurateurs, pâtissiers, sommeliers, mais aussi tous les producteurs, artisans et passionnés qui contribuent à faire du Québec une province qui sait se démarquer dans le milieu de la restauration et culinaire. Les lauréats seront attribués par 500 artisans et professionnels l’industrie qui ensuite sélectionné par un jury annuel tenu secret jusqu’à la remise de [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'Thor: Ragnarok' Is Delightfully Weird](https://mobtreal.com/review-thor-ragnarok/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Helmed by Hunt for the Wilderpeople’s Taika Waititi, Thor: Ragnarok is a hilarious, unconventional reinvention of the Marvel Studios franchise. Imprisoned on a remote junkyard planet without his hammer, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) finds himself in a race against time as he attempts to prevent Hela, the Goddess of Death, from taking over his homeworld. Pitted against the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) in a gladiatorial contest, the God of Thunder must convince his fellow Avenger and other unlikely allies to help [&hellip;]
- [Suspendue dans les airs, le spectacle UNE CHAMBRE DE VERRE presenté à la TOHU](https://mobtreal.com/suspendue-dans-les-airs-le-spectacle-une-chambre-de-verre-presente-a-la-tohu/): La jeune compagnie québécoise NORD NORD EST nous revient avec une 2e production pour cette saison 2017-2018. Une Chambre De Verre sera un mélange de cirque, théâtre et de danse contemporaine.&nbsp; Le spectacle multidisciplinaire, qui sera présenté du 14 au 18 Novembre à la TOHU, est une mise en scène de Benoît Landry et mettra en vedette Valérie Doucet, équilibriste, contorsionniste et accrobate qui performera dans une structure suspendu qui se veut nous donner l&#8217;impression qu&#8217;elle sera sur une île entre ciel et terre. Ça promet! Rendez-vous sur TOHU.ca pour plus de détails.&nbsp;
- [Liev Schreiber in Montreal November 20th](https://mobtreal.com/liev-schreiber-montreal-november-20th/): Federation CJA Announces Star of Spotlight and X-Men as Headliner for Closing of 100th Campaign Celebration Heralded as “the finest American theater actor of his generation” by the New York Times, Golden Globe, Tony and Emmy nominee Liev Schreiber will be headlining the official closing event of Federation CJA’s 100th Combined Jewish Appeal campaign on November 20th, 2017 at the Palais de Congrès. The event will be moderated by CTV Montreal anchor, Tarah Schwartz. Schreiber’s repertoire of resonant, humanistic and oftentimes gritty portrayals have garnered him praise in film, theatre and television. Having most recently starred in Showtime’s critically-acclaimed hit series, [&hellip;]
- [Amor Divino, a Telenovela - Burlesque](https://mobtreal.com/amor-divino-telenovela-burlesque/): “Passion Burlesque” and “I am Still Here” have the pleasure to present their 8th edition of their Latin burlesque productions: “Amor Divino, a telenovela- burlesque; this November the 10th at 9 p.m. at the Wiggle Room. An event filled with burlesque performances and theater. “Amor Divino”, written and hosted by the Divine Danny D, is a true love story where passion, courage, jealousy, and betrayal converge. Starring: Elle Diabloe, Velma Candy Ass, Salty Margarita, Black Mamba, Nat King Pole, Célesta O’Lee, Miami Minx and Frau Lulu; has all the Latino spice you have been waiting for!  Amor Divino: this November the 10th, 2017   and always [&hellip;]
- [My Rocky cherry has been popped!](https://mobtreal.com/my-rocky-cherry-has-been-popped/): This past Saturday, October 28th, I got to be a virgin again. I went to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Ball at the beautiful Imperial Cinema. Now, if you&#8217;ve ever been to this show you know how amazing it is. I have to say I was greatly impressed. This isn&#8217;t just a bunch of people dancing to a movie or a bunch of groupies acting out a movie scene. This is a production from start to finish. From the moment you step in &#8211; there are hot boys and hot girls ready to help you with seating, hand you an [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: Frank Grillo Shines in Tense, Pulpy 'Wheelman'](https://mobtreal.com/review-wheelman/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Netflix’s Wheelman is a tightly-wound crime thriller starring Frank Grillo as a getaway driver dealing with a heist gone wrong. Clocking in at just over eighty minutes, there’s hardly a wasted moment in this lean, well-crafted exercise in pulp minimalism, making for a confident debut by writer-director Jeremy Rush. Grillo gives a coiled, shaggily naturalistic performance as a small-time criminal struggling to get out from under the thumb of a mysterious blackmailer as he skirts across Boston. He feels [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'Blade Runner 2049' Is a Challenging, Riveting Film](https://mobtreal.com/review-blade-runner-2049/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 is a thoughtful, meditative sequel that furthers the first film’s exploration of humanity, artificial life, and free will. Ridley Scott’s original Blade Runner made little impact during its 1982 theatrical run, but it has since been reassessed as a science fiction classic, especially after the release of Scott’s definitive version of the film, the 2007 “Final Cut.&#8221; Early box office reports reveal weak numbers for Blade Runner 2049, which shouldn’t come as a shock [&hellip;]
- [KM3 Celebrates Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/km3-celebrates-montreal/): We live in a beautiful city where we are fortunate to have the best events to attend. Now this year is a special year because we are celebrating the 375th anniversary of Montreal. We&#8217;re blessed with all the usual festivals but something special has been added to the menu. Our favorite part of town,  Le Quartier des Spectacles, KM3 has decided to set up shop and invite the public for a memorable experience until October 15th. This is an opportunity to really see the city that we live in through the eyes of our talented local artists. KM3 offers guided cycling or walking [&hellip;]
- [Review: 'Further!!' by Revolushn](https://mobtreal.com/review-further-by-revolushn/): Psychedelic rock group Revolushn recently released Further!!, the follow-up to their well-received 2014 debut, The Freshman. Originally consisting of singer/guitarist No and drummer Dekay, the band has broadened their sound in recent years by recruiting Schubert Ola (piano), Guinevere Q &#8211; No Big Fucking Deal (bass, vocals) and Young Sun (guitar). Slickly recorded by Aaron Connor, who has worked with Ed Sheeran and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Further!! is a fun, strange little slice of psych rock by the San Francisco-based collective. The album opens up with “Dinosaurs,” which starts off rather gently before switching gears with No and Sun&#8217;s thundering guitars; it [&hellip;]
- [L’expérience Ennemi de Karim Ben Khelifa est arrivé](https://mobtreal.com/lexperience-ennemi-de-karim-ben-khelifa-est-arrive/): Après la première mondiale de l’installation muséale en RV à Paris et la journée même de sa première nord-américaine au musée du MIT à Boston L’expérience Ennemi de Karim Ben Khelifa sera téléchargeable sous forme d’application mobile dès le 5 octobre Une coproduction Camera Lucida Productions/France Télévisions/ONF/Dpt./Emissive L’expérience en réalité virtuelle (RV) Ennemi du photojournaliste de renommée internationale Karim Ben Khelifa sera téléchargeable gratuitement dès le 5 octobre sous forme d’application en réalité augmentée dans Apple Store et Google Play, et ce, partout dans le monde, en français et en anglais. Cette expérience, d’une durée de 50 minutes, a été développée à Montréal par le studio de création numérique Dpt. et l’Office national [&hellip;]
- [Blade Runner 2049 de Denis Villeneuve au Festival du Nouveau Cinéma](https://mobtreal.com/blade-runner-2049-de-denis-villeneuve-au-festival-du-nouveau-cinema/): Le Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal (FNC) est heureux d’annoncer que le nouveau film de Denis Villeneuve, BLADE RUNNER 2049, sera présenté en projection exceptionnelle le 4 octobre prochain au Théâtre Maisonneuve de la Place des Arts, en ouverture de sa 46eédition, qui se tiendra du 4 au 15 octobre 2017. Après avoir présenté ses premiers films, le FNC est fier d’accueillir le dernier opus du réalisateur québécois, dans sa ville, alors qu’il signe ici son quatrième long-métrage américain, et l’un des films les plus attendus de l’année. BLADE RUNNER 2049 est une suite au classique Blade Runner, réalisé par Ridley Scott en 1982, et acclamé par la [&hellip;]
- [The Mob's Reel: 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' Is Bloated but Fun](https://mobtreal.com/review-kingsman-golden-circle/): The Mob’s Reel is a film column that features reviews and essays covering everything from the latest blockbusters to standout indies. REVIEW Based on the comic book by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, the first Kingsman film was a bit of a surprise. I don’t think anyone had expected it to be the hit it wound up being, but audiences seemed to connect to Matthew Vaughn’s sharp spy send-up, which redefined Colin Firth as a Bond-esque action hero named Harry Hart. It also served as an introduction for many to Taron Egerton, who gave a winning performance as Harry’s delinquent-turned-protege. Kingsman: [&hellip;]
- [TIFF 2017 -- 10 Movies in 10 Days](https://mobtreal.com/tiff-2017-10-movies-10-days/): The Mob’s Reel has been gracious enough to host Mobster, Curtis Morgan's TIFF 2017 review. As an actor and film buff, Curtis braved this year's red carpet to bring you spoiler-free reviews on the 10 films he saw at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. I was like, am I really gonna go 10 for 10 again?  Then I remembered that I had gone to maybe two movies all summer because the offerings were, for the most part, uninspired (with some exceptions).  There&#8217;s just something about the Toronto International Film Festival:  when something of this scale happens in your city,&#8230; you [&hellip;]
- [Bodied -- 10 Movies in 10 Days:  TIFF 2017 Review](https://mobtreal.com/bodied-10-movies-10-days-tiff-2017-review/): The Mob’s Reel has been gracious enough to host Mobster, Curtis Morgan's TIFF 2017 review. As an actor and film buff, Curtis braved this years red carpet to bring you spoiler-free reviews on the 10 films he saw at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. REVIEW Joseph Kahn [Detention, Torque, about 1000 pop music videos including Aaliyah’s “If Your Girl Only Knew”, Britney Spears’ “Toxic”, Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name” and most recently, (the most viewed video on YouTube) Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do”] is a man who knows how to shoot musical content like nobody else.  His [&hellip;]
- [Brawl In Cell Block 99 -- 10 Movies in 10 Days:  TIFF 2017 Review](https://mobtreal.com/brawl-cell-block-99-10-movies-10-days-tiff-2017-review/): The Mob’s Reel has been gracious enough to host Mobster, Curtis Morgan's TIFF 2017 review. As an actor and film buff, Curtis braved this years red carpet to bring you spoiler-free reviews on the 10 films he saw at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. REVIEW I didn’t know what to expect from this movie.  I hadn’t see the director’s previous film, Bone Tomahawk, but I have been told it’s a great film, just very violent and gruesome.  As an eight year veteran of TIFF’s Midnight Madness programming, I can take whatever gruesome visuals any twisted director can throw at me, [&hellip;]
- [Wendy Stuart Kaplan Launches New TV Show “Pandemic Cooking with Wendy”](https://mobtreal.com/wendy-stuart-kaplan-launches-new-tv-show-pandemic-cooking-with-wendy/): Actress/Model/Host/Author/Comedienne Wendy Stuart Kaplan has just launched her new television show “Pandemic Cooking with Wendy.”&nbsp; Dubbed by her friends “the Kathy Griffin of fashion”, Wendy’s hilarious, occasionally poignant story of how she became – and has remained for 30 years – one of the most successful “fit” models in the country (that size 8 you’re wearing might very well be based on Wendy Stuart Kaplan’s figure), is told with a Griffin-esque sense of humor untarnished by malice. From studying voodoo in Nigeria through years of taking mind-numbing jobs just to pay the rent, to her success in the present day where [&hellip;]
- [BLEED WITH ME Cuts Deep with Tension and Paranoia: Fantasia 2020 Recap](https://mobtreal.com/bleed-with-me-cuts-deep-with-tension-and-paranoia-fantasia-2020-recap/): A quiet young receptionist spends a winter weekend at her co-worker’s cabin, but things take a sinister turn when she suspects someone is drugging her&#8230; and draining her blood. That ominous description is all the set-up you need for this wonderfully tense, psychological thriller. BLEED WITH ME is downright creepy and absolutely chilling. It’s full of paranoia and surrealistically, seductively, eerie dream sequences. It’s an incredibly effective Canadian indie horror film with a tight ensemble cast of three people and essentially one location (shot in the woods in Harrington, Quebec, atop a snowy hill). Written and Directed by Montrealer, Amelia Moses, [&hellip;]
- [Special Actors Bring Cult Hijinx to Fantasia Fest](https://mobtreal.com/special-actors-bring-ult-hijinx-to-fantasia-fest/): An insecure wannabe actor, the kind that faints at the very instant of confrontation, gets involved with a group of “special actors” as they infiltrate a bizarre new age cult.&nbsp; How special are these actors? They’re the kind that get hired to make store lines seem busy, cry at funerals for unsavoury individuals, make movie screenings appear funnier than they are. They help you impress that girl you like, or get you out of that abusive relationship. They’re actors for everyday mundane life. They help people get what they need to get done. And right now they need to prevent a [&hellip;]
- [The Fantasia Festival returns this Week... to your Living Room!](https://mobtreal.com/the-fantasia-festival-returns-this-week-to-your-living-room/): Pandemics won’t stop Fantasia Fest! This year’s Fantasia is of the stay at home variety and starts this week!
- [Ceci n'est pas un Fringe - This Is Not a Fringe Festival](https://mobtreal.com/ceci-nest-pas-un-fringe-this-is-not-a-fringe-festival/): Online and Socially Distanced Art, June 11-21, 2020 MainLine Theatre and the team behind the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival are thrilled to reveal programming for&nbsp;Ceci n’est pas un Fringe ::: This Is Not a Fringe Festival, taking place June 11-21, 2020. Audiences and artists are invited to gather for 11 days of online and socially distanced art, including theatre, dance, music, magic, storytelling and activities for kids! Today we announce an overview of our programming with the final festival master schedule to be revealed and tickets to go on sale at&nbsp;montrealfringe.ca&nbsp;on June 8. “This isn’t your typical Fringe Fest,” says Amy [&hellip;]
- [UP | Unite and Prosper](https://mobtreal.com/up-unite-and-prosper/): A Digital Marketing Platform to Support Entrepreneurs from Black Communities 0rijin Village is launching UP, a technology platform to equip entrepreneurs from Black communities with new solutions and support innovative projects that have a strong social impact and feature sustainable business models. Although people of Afro-descendant origin have been in Quebec for many generations and statistics show a high graduation rate, they still face several obstacles hampering their prospects for economic growth, including poverty and unemployment rates generally above the Quebec average, and a lack of access to financing. Black communities are also underrepresented in tech. With the goal of closing [&hellip;]
- [Amir Amiri Santur Rhythm Maker](https://mobtreal.com/amir-amiri-santur-rhythm-maker/): It&#8217;s been almost a month since the National Arts Centre&#8217;s Canada Performs Livestream event. The initiative provided a&nbsp;$700,000 short-term relief fund for Canadian artists and authors through a series of online performances. It was launched by Facebook Canada on April 30th to help ease the financial strain caused by the closure of performance venues related to COVID-19, and to lift the spirits of Canadians during the crisis. Among the selected was Montreal-based musician Amir Amiri. See his performance below. Santur&nbsp;player,&nbsp;composer,&nbsp;and&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;inventor&nbsp;Amir&nbsp;Amiri&nbsp;has&nbsp;spent&nbsp;his&nbsp;decades-long career&nbsp; exploring&nbsp; the&nbsp; limits&nbsp; of&nbsp; his&nbsp; music,&nbsp; and&nbsp; keeps&nbsp; coming&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;conclusion&nbsp;that&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;none.&nbsp;As&nbsp;a&nbsp;santur&nbsp;player,&nbsp;Amir&nbsp; seeks&nbsp;to&nbsp;bring&nbsp;this&nbsp;ancient&nbsp;instrument&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;musical&nbsp;conversations&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;time,&nbsp;engaging&nbsp;across&nbsp;borders&nbsp;and&nbsp;transcending&nbsp;genres.&nbsp;Dazzlingly virtuosic&nbsp;and&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;keen&nbsp;imagination,&nbsp;Amir&nbsp;creates&nbsp;an&nbsp;enchanting&nbsp;and&nbsp; unique&nbsp;musical&nbsp;universe&nbsp;with&nbsp;every&nbsp;performance. Born in Tehran, Iran, Amir has called Canada [&hellip;]
- [HAHAHA FSTVL is Coming!](https://mobtreal.com/hahaha-fstvl-is-coming/): The&nbsp;Just for Laughs Group&nbsp;is proud to unveil the highly- anticipated lineup for its first-ever online French-language digital comedy festival. More than 60 comedians will be featured in the inaugural festival, performing exclusive and never-before-seen premium comedy material in a digital space. Now running from May 28-31,&nbsp;HAHAHA FSTVL&nbsp;will bring some much-needed laughter into the comfort of audiences’ homes both near and far. &#8220;Behind the production of&nbsp;HAHAHA FSTVL&nbsp;is a seasoned team that has taken on a major challenge in an unprecedented context,”&nbsp;says&nbsp;Patrick Rozon,&nbsp;Vice President of Francophone Content for&nbsp;Just for&nbsp;Laughs Group.&nbsp;&#8220;I am extremely proud to present today a program that is equal to the [&hellip;]
- [Mike Carrozza - Chef Kiss](https://mobtreal.com/mike-carrozza-chef-kiss/): Mike Carrozza is a silly boy who loves you from Montreal. Currently based in Toronto, Mike is a high energy absurdist and has worked with his favourite comedians and yours. Comedians like Tig Notaro, Kyle Kinane, DeAnne Smith, and many many more. Follow him on Twitter, RT his funniest tweets because it&#8217;d make him smile. Find Mike Carrozza @mikecarrozza on all platforms. #LAUGHONUSCANADA &#8212;- To support #CanadianComedians, please donate to The Emergency Relief Fund for Canadian Comedians: https://bit.ly/GoFundCanadianComedians To learn more about Canadian #comedy visit The Canadian Association of Stand-up Comedians #CASC: https://canadianstandup.ca For more information on The Great Canadian House [&hellip;]
- [Monty Scott - No Frills](https://mobtreal.com/monty-scott-no-frills/): Comedian Monty Scott performing at Absolute Comedy talking about No Frills Website: http://montyscott.com Juno Nominee &#8211; Check out his comedy album at http://comedyrecords.ca #LAUGHONUSCANADA &#8212;- To support #CanadianComedians, please donate to The Emergency Relief Fund for Canadian Comedians: https://bit.ly/GoFundCanadianComedians To learn more about Canadian #comedy visit The Canadian Association of Stand-up Comedians #CASC: https://canadianstandup.ca For more information on The Great Canadian House Arrest Comedy Fest, visit The Mob&#8217;s Press: https://themobspress.com/house-arrest-comedy-fest/
- [Myles Morrison - Hurricane Simulator](https://mobtreal.com/myles-morrison-hurricane-simulator/): Comedian Myles Morrison Myles&#8217; Twitter: twitter.com/myles_morrison Myles&#8217; Website: http://www.mylesmorrison.com Myles&#8217; on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKFyJQPNItGG4NiHNuo4C0Q #LAUGHONUSCANADA &#8212;- To support #CanadianComedians, please donate to The Emergency Relief Fund for Canadian Comedians: https://bit.ly/GoFundCanadianComedians To learn more about Canadian #comedy visit The Canadian Association of Stand-up Comedians #CASC: https://canadianstandup.ca For more information on The Great Canadian House Arrest Comedy Fest, visit The Mob&#8217;s Press: https://themobspress.com/house-arrest-comedy-fest/
- [EN AVRIL SUR PLANÈTE+](https://mobtreal.com/en-avril-sur-planete/): La chaîne&nbsp;PLANÈTE +&nbsp;propose, en avril, des rendez-vous pour les passionnés de cuisine avec la deuxième saison de&nbsp;PLANÈTE CHEFS&nbsp;et un documentaire sur le chocolat, juste à temps pour Pâques. Les férus d’histoire pourront aussi découvrir des personnages historiques sous un angle nouveau grâce à la série&nbsp;À DROITE SUR LA PHOTO&nbsp;en plus de percer les mystères de l’amitié entre Camus et Sartre. Enfin, le documentaire&nbsp;DE RAGE ET DE DANSE&nbsp;mènera les téléspectateurs à la rencontre d’élèves provenant d’un milieu défavorisé, immergés pendant une année dans un univers de danse et d’opéra. DE RAGE ET DE DANSE – le 11 avril à 20 h Un [&hellip;]
- [The Great Canadian House Arrest Comedy Fest!](https://mobtreal.com/the-great-canadian-house-arrest-comedy-fest/): Since the world is in a tough spot, we all need a laugh&nbsp;– The Mob’s Press is announcing an online video festival to showcase Canadian comedians: The Great Canadian House Arrest Comedy Fest! Calling all comedians to submit a video today! The Mob’s Press is curating a showcase of Canada’s top comedic talent and you’re invited to send in a video clip to participate. The Great Canadian House Arrest Comedy Fest is in direct response to the COVID-19 bans on large gatherings that have closed venues and halted live, in-person performances. While everyone is under house-arrest, self-quarantine, and lockdown – Let’s give [&hellip;]
- [Festival de la Voix revient pour une 7e édition](https://mobtreal.com/festival-de-la-voix-revient-pour-une-7e-edition/): La saison 7 &#8211; avec des artistes exceptionnels venus du monde entier Réservez les dates! La beauté de la voix humaine célébrée dans l’Ouest-de-l’Île, présenté par Vox Aeterna Du 21 mars au 5 avril dans l’Ouest-de-l’île (Lachine, Dorval, Beaconsfield, Pointe-Claire, Hudson) Festival de la Voix rassemble des publics de tous âges afin de goûter à la musique et savourer la puissance de la voix humaine. La 7e&nbsp;édition de cette année présente sept concerts éclectiques de même que quatre ateliers exceptionnels et cinq concerts en milieu scolaire. Une diversité de voix et de genres incluant Patsy Gallant, des sonorités d’Afrique de l’Ouest, [&hellip;]
- [Carol Zoccoli in Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/carol-zoccoli-in-montreal/): Carol Zoccoli tackles on being an immigrant, how Latinas deal with men and the reason why she moved to Canada.Spoiler: it was for the weather About this Event Carol Zoccoli is a comedian and writer from Brazil. Carol has been living in Toronto for six years, during which time she’s graduated from Second City’s Conservatory Program and has been performing stand-up regularly around the city. She was the recipient of the 2015 Tim Sims Encouragement Award in Toronto and was part of CBC&#8217;s Accent on Toronto in 2016. In 2017 she was in Halifax Comedy Festival, JFL42 and Laughing Skull Comedy [&hellip;]
- ['JUSQU’AU DÉCLIN' de PATRICE LALIBERTÉ en Première Mondiale aux Rendez-Vous Québec Cinéma](https://mobtreal.com/jusquau-declin-de-patrice-laliberte-en-premiere-mondiale-aux-rendez-vous-quebec-cinema/): Netflix&nbsp;est heureux d’annoncer que&nbsp;Jusqu’au déclin,&nbsp;le premier long-métrage de Patrice Laliberté, sera présenté en première mondiale dans le cadre des Rendez-Vous Québec Cinéma le 28 février prochain au Cinéma Impérial. Il s’agit du premier Film Original international&nbsp;produit&nbsp;par Netflix au Québec. Le film met en vedette Guillaume Laurin, Réal Bossé, Marie-Évelyne Lessard, Marc Beaupré, Marilyn Castonguay, Guillaume Cyr, Marc-André Grondin, Isabelle Giroux et Juliette Maxyme. «&nbsp;Je suis très heureux de présenter mon premier long métrage dans le cadre des Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma, ce festival qui a programmé mon premier court métrage, il y a maintenant dix ans. C’est un honneur que ce film [&hellip;]
- [The Underground Comedy Railroad is back!](https://mobtreal.com/the-underground-comedy-railroad-is-back/): It&#8217;s Black History Month and that means it&#8217;s time for the Underground Comedy Railroad Tour is here! The 8th Annual Underground Comedy Railroad will make it’s way across Canada this February, as always in honour of Black History Month. The tour has featured top-notch comedians such as –TRIXX, KEESHA BROWNIE, GILSON LUBIN, RODNEY RAMSEY, ANDREW SEARLES, EDDIE KING, DANIEL WOODROW, KEVIN HEROD AND JEAN PAUL. The past 7 years, UCR has been passing through Canada from Halifax to Victoria, bringing diversity to places that might not normally get the experience of diverse comedy. The Underground Comedy Railroad Tour was created by [&hellip;]
- [“ALICE IN WONDERLAND” at Dawson College](https://mobtreal.com/alice-in-wonderland-at-dawson-college/): Dawson College’s Professional Theatre Department Presents: “ALICE IN WONDERLAND” Dawson College&#8217;s Professional Theatre Department will perform Lewis Caroll’s classic&nbsp;Alice in Wonderland, adapted for the stage by Peter Hinton from January 29th&nbsp;through February 8th, with previews on the 27th&nbsp;and 28th. The young protagonist, Alice, finds herself deep in a world both like and unlike her own. Along the way, she makes some very unlikely friends (and enemies!). Peter Hinton&#8217;s highly acclaimed adaptation of Carroll&#8217;s beloved tale will marry the joy of the original story with delightfully devised theatrical magic to create Alice&#8217;s epic journey through Wonderland. The production features an intricate and [&hellip;]
- [IGLOOFEST COMMENCE DANS UNE SEMAINE!](https://mobtreal.com/igloofest-commence-dans-une-semaine/): DU 16 JANVIER AU 8 FÉVRIER 2020 ALLEN ALLIEN, TRANCE WAX, DANNY DAZE ET OVERLAND AU BOILER ROOM LE PLUS FROID DU MONDE LE 6 FÉVRIER Dans une semaine sera donné le coup d’envoi de la 14e&nbsp;édition d’Igloofest&nbsp;avec le duo français&nbsp;THE BLAZE (DJ set)&nbsp;en ouverture, le&nbsp;16 janvier&nbsp;prochain. Jusqu’au&nbsp;8 février, le festival le plus froid au monde verra défiler la crème de la scène électro locale et internationale au cœur du Vieux-Port de Montréal au cours des 9 soirées qui composent sa programmation et 3 soirées OFF-Igloo dont, pour la première fois, un Boiler Room exceptionnel le&nbsp;6 février. Le Boiler Room le [&hellip;]
- [ILLUMI : L’ÉVÈNEMENT AVEC BILLETTERIE LE PLUS POPULAIRE ET LE PLUS ACHALANDÉ AU CANADA!](https://mobtreal.com/illumi-levenement-avec-billetterie-le-plus-populaire-et-le-plus-achalande-au-canada/): **BILAN PRÉLIMINAIRE DE LA PREMIÈRE ÉDITION** QUELQUE 500 000 VISITEURS SE SONT LAISSÉ EMPORTER PAR LA MAGIE DU PLUS GRAND PARCOURS MULTIMÉDIA SON ET LUMIÈRES AU MONDE! Illumi – Féerie de Lumières par Cavalia a généré un achalandage phénoménal lors de sa première édition à Laval, qui s’est terminée dimanche soir. Quelque 500 000 visiteurs enregistrés aux tourniquets, du 8 novembre 2019 au 5 janvier 2020, ont fait du nouveau projet multimédia de Normand Latourelle l’évènement avec billetterie de ce genre le plus populaire et le plus achalandé au Canada. À titre comparatif, cet achalandagereprésentela combinaison du nombre de festivaliers d’Osheaga 2019, [&hellip;]
- [SILVI SANTOSO - DISHONOUR ON YOUR COW - A FRINGE WORLD 2020 PREVIEW](https://mobtreal.com/silvi-santoso-dishonour-on-your-cow-a-fringe-world-2020-preview/): How much bad luck can one person have? Follow Silvi Santoso&#8217;s life story in Dishonour on Your Cow &#8211; A story where she follows other people&#8217;s expectations to keep up her picture-perfect image of excellent student, wife, and daughter. It tells story about her childhood dreams, teenage years and all the mistakes, mistreatments, and memories.  But who can she trust when she can&#8217;t hold back the trauma, or when people silence her and make her watch by the sidelines as she desperately tries to pick up the pieces before it&#8217;s too late? Would it even matter in the long run? Funny, [&hellip;]
- [Holiday Pop-Up Book Fair Celebrates 5th Anniversary](https://mobtreal.com/holiday-pop-up-book-fair-celebrates-5th-anniversary/): Saturday, November 30 &amp; Sunday, December 1, 2019 Presented by the Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec (AELAQ) and the Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF), the Holiday Pop-Up Book Fair invites booklovers to browse, buy and get books signed just in time for holiday gift-giving. There are hundreds of new titles including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, books for kids, award-winners and bestsellers, plus fun activities for all ages and acclaimed local authors. This free event takes place in the atrium of the McConnell Building at Concordia University on Saturday Nov. 30 &amp; Sunday Dec. 1.   For Anna Leventhal, AELAQ Executive Director, the Fair&#8217;s fifth anniversary is a significant milestone. &#8220;It&#8217;s been amazing to see the Fair grow [&hellip;]
- [Doc Review: The Mayor of Comedy](https://mobtreal.com/doc-review-the-mayor-of-comedy/): The Mayor of Comedy Documentary Film Review by Andrew Shaw Last night I was treated to a private screening of The Mayor of Comedy, a documentary by Matt Kelly about the rise of the Canadian Association of Stand-Up Comedians (CASC), and its co-founder Sandra Battaglini. The film is well shot and very informative. If you haven’t been following the CASC story &#8211; it’s a recently founded grass roots association dedicated to advocating for the Canadian stand-up comedy industry.  The documentary inserts the viewer directly into the dilemma by following the story of Ms. Battaglini as a professional comedian and the perils [&hellip;]
- [The Montreal Burlesque Festival is here!](https://mobtreal.com/the-montreal-burlesque-festival-is-here/): As fall starts to chill the October air, the scorching hot Montreal Burlesque Festival™ will set Montreal on fire with three days of performances by the world’s finest burlesque artists. The festival’s delicious calendar promises a weekend of dazzling shows, featuring every style of burlesque imaginable, titillating activities and workshops and opportunities to meet stars in person. The festivities will kick off on Thursday, October 17 at 8 p.m. with an official meet-and-greet dinner at the Parisian brasserie, Le Pois Penché, where guests will have the pleasure of mingling with artists and enjoy up-close performances by Egypt Blaque Knyle and Vayda [&hellip;]
- [Sandveiss is back with long-awaited sophomore album](https://mobtreal.com/sandveiss-is-back-with-long-awaited-sophomore-album/): Heavy-rock quartet Sandveiss is set to release Saboteur, a loud album filled with textures. September 30, 2019 &#8211; Sandveiss’ debut album propelled the band onto rock radio airwaves, as well as on the Plains of Abraham during Festival d’Été de Québec and on the Heavy Mtl stage. The band is now finally back with a sound that is heavier, yet melodic. Sandveiss took their sound further adding news textures, filling the Saboteur album with hooks and low and heavy guitars, resulting in seven songs stamped with the Sandveiss sound. The band releases Saboteur, the follow-up to Scream Queen, GAMIQ 2015 winner (Heavy album of the year) and to the Save Us All EP (nominated for Metal Album or EP [&hellip;]
- [Le Roi Angus!](https://mobtreal.com/le-roi-angus/): After attending their performance on the first night of FME, I can confirm that I am now a new fan of the European group. After having the opportunity to chat with them here is what I learned! All the way from Switzerland, Le Roi Angus has been brought by FME to participate to it&#8217;s 17th edition. Everything started when Martin (singer) invited the rest of the group to attend a concert at his place. From there they decided to start a group and do one album. In January that year, right around the Epiphany celebration came along the name of the [&hellip;]
- [The Flamingos Pink!](https://mobtreal.com/the-flamingos-pink/): I present to you a new band that Eden and I had the chance to meet during the FME. We had the opportunity to learn more about them and to see them play live at a packed venue. Now we want you to have the opportunity to feel the good vibes of seeing them perform live and to share what we learned with you. First off, their name came in place on the simple fact that Flamingos are Pink also commonly known as the Flamingo brothers. They both played together in a previous band, to finally start their own thing when [&hellip;]
- [FME: Day 1!](https://mobtreal.com/fme-day1/): It was our great pleasure to assist for the first time to the 17th edition of FME, the emergent music festival taking place in Rouyn-Noranda. Just like I expected it was worth the &#8221;almost 8 hour&#8221; car drive. DAY 1: The first day was already getting us into the groove of the upcoming days. Let me introduce you to my highlights of that day! MILLIMETRK Milimetrik is born in the year 2000, making electronic music. What started of as being minimalist is now full of different rhythm such as hip-hop, breakbeat, deep house and trip hop vibes. Inspired by places and [&hellip;]
- [Discovering FME!](https://mobtreal.com/fme/): For anyone familiar with the festival, you are aware of how much work they are putting into giving us a great visual experience and the best emerging artists. As of Friday until September 1st, take the time to visit the VR Garden from 10 AM until 5 PM. A few different VR experiences will be available such as playing Alice on a psychedelic journey or some of the award-winning experiences like SENSVR, Tetris or Rez Infinite. Now, some might say that it is quite a trip to take to attend a festival but let me tell you why I am willing [&hellip;]
- [Un Symposium de l'Espoir](https://mobtreal.com/un-symposium-de-lespoir/): LE SYMPOSIUM DE L’ESPOIR AU PROFIT DES TROIS HOPITAUX POUR ENFANTS DE MONTRÉAL. C’est au Soccerplexe Catalogna de Lachine, les 10 et 11 août prochains, de 10h à 17h, dans le cadre du WEEK- END DE L’ESPOIR, que quatre-vingt-dix (90) artistes, peintres et sculpteurs venant de tous les coins de la province, de l’Ontario et même de la France s’uniront dans le cadre d’un grand week-end festif et remettront une belle partie de leurs ventes totales aux hôpitaux pour enfants: Hôpital Sainte-Justine &#8211; Montreal Children Hospital &#8211; Hôpital Shriners pour enfants Tenu en collaboration avec « La Coupe Internationale Les Enfants [&hellip;]
- [Shaun Majumder unleashes HATE at Just For Laughs](https://mobtreal.com/shaun-majumder-unleashes-hate-at-just-for-laughs/): Gemini award-winning actor and comedian, Shaun Majumder brings his touring show HATE to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. This was a treat. If you&#8217;re Canadian, you know all about This Hour Has 22 Minutes. A show that you&#8217;d watch every Tuesday to get your Canadian political satire news. This Hour Has 22 Minutes was definitely my go-to show on Tuesday nights. The comedy was hilarious, the characters would remind you of people in life and the show had a flow that made it easy to watch, no matter your mood. Cathy Jones, Mark Critch, Mary Walsh, Gavin Crawford, Greg [&hellip;]
- [Inside Montreal's Storied Love Affair with Rock Music](https://mobtreal.com/inside-montreals-storied-love-affair-with-rock-music/): When we think of places that shaped modern music a few come to mind. There’s Mississippi, the Delta, the birthplace of the blues. Where Robert Johnson was said to have sold his soul to the Devil in exchange for his place in the pantheon of rock music. And then there’s New York City, which in the 1970s was the hotbed for rock and roll and punk. It was at a club called CBGB where The Velvet Underground and, the then high-priest of the New York art world, Andy Warhol influenced the next few decades of modern music. They laid down the [&hellip;]
- [Canadian Comedy at the Just For Laughs Festival](https://mobtreal.com/canadian-comedy-at-the-just-for-laughs-festival/): I&#8217;ve been at Just for Laughs all week soaking up the Canadian shows I can. I started with a Comedy Pro Panel &#8211; Comedy in Canada: What&#8217;s the Deal? The panel consisted of: Michelle Daly (Senior Director of Comedy, CBC Scripted Content) Sarah Fowlie (Director of Original Programming, Bell Media) Adam Growe (Comedian, Co-Founder, CASC) Dave Merheje (Comedian) It was moderated by Andrew Barnsley (CEO, Project 10 Productions) The chat started off with everyone&#8217;s outlook on the Canadian comedy scene and what they thought needed to happen to produce more Canadian Content. All panelist agreed that more funding is necessary to be able to make more Canadian comedy content. That&#8217;s where [&hellip;]
- [FANTASIA FEST reminds you that DANIEL ISN'T REAL, but you'll still trip out on a surreal horrific journey!](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-daniel-real/): DANIEL ISN’T REAL DIRECTOR: Adam Egypt Mortimer WRITER: Brian DeLeeuw CAST: Sasha Lane, Hannah Marks, Miles Robbins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Mary Stuart Masterson After dealing with his mother’s decreasing mental health, and worrying about his own, a college freshman turns to his childhood imaginary friend for comfort and confidence… only to realize that his much cooler and carefree counterpart has an unsettling violent darkness about him, and is quite possibly something more than just his imagination. DANIEL ISN’T REAL is an utterly surreal fever dream channeling the best in cosmic horror, body horror, and psychological horror while also taking a bold look [&hellip;]
- [What is Just For Laughs doing for Canadian Comedians?](https://mobtreal.com/the-mob-to-promote-canadian-comedians-at-jfl/): The Montreal Just For Laughs is here! The Just For Laughs Festival was the first festival I covered and where I made many connections, discovered new comedians and learned what I wanted to do with all this blogging stuff: Support comedy. In 2017, I got a call from Sandra Battaglini and a proposal to work with a new association for comedians. I jumped at the chance to help my people pro bono. I couldn&#8217;t think of a better place to put my time and energy. Little did I know, I was apart of something that will change history. The Canadian Association [&hellip;]
- [She The People hits the Just For Laughs Festival and leaves us wanting more](https://mobtreal.com/she-the-people-hits-the-just-for-laughs-festival-and-leaves-us-wanting-more/): Last night, I popped my JFL cherry with a show that has been getting rave reviews wherever it goes. SHE THE PEOPLE kicked off their Just For Laughs run leaving me wanting more. I had the chance to interview the director Carly Heffernan about the show coming to Montreal and her excitement could not be contained. The show is about all the different issues that women face on a day-to-day basis. From reproductive rights and bitch brunches to breakups and ridiculous commercials, they had all exits covered. The show is stacked with women of all flavors: Ann Pornel, Ashley Comeau, Kirsten [&hellip;]
- [Laughing Forward!](https://mobtreal.com/laughing-forward/): I am happy to write this article today because it’s about something that all of us need to know about. Since June this year, I&#8217;ve discovered a new field of interest that has been keeping me really busy but also very happy. You know when you go somewhere and you just get good vibes because of what you are surrounded with? Well, I would advise that you read carefully because I am about to tell you so that you can feel it too. As Renzel told me during this interview,  humor is like a professional sport &#8211; you don&#8217;t become the [&hellip;]
- [FANTASIA FESTIVAL moves into an unsettling 1BR and won't let you go!](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-1br/): 1BR DIRECTOR: David Marmor WRITER: David Marmor CAST: Nicole Brydon Bloom, Alan Blumenfeld, Susan Davis, Naomi Grossman, Clayton Hoff, Giles Matthey, Taylor Nichols, Earnestine Phillips, Celeste Sully A young woman finally finds the perfect apartment in Los Angeles, only things soon become less perfect when weird happenings start to occur… and this perfect place isn’t exactly what she signed up for. 1BR is a brutal and unsettling psychological thriller that stays with you and makes you rethink your concept of finding a good home. Directed by David Marmor, in his debut feature, 1BR is a disturbing and unrelenting flick. It centres [&hellip;]
- [CRITTERS ATTACK! FANTASIA FEST and chews its face off...](https://mobtreal.com/critters-attack-fantasia-fest-and-chews-its-face-off/): CRITTERS ATTACK! DIRECTOR: Bobby Miller WRITER: Scott Lobdell CAST: Jack Fulton, Jaeden Noel, Ava Preston, Dee Wallace, Tashiana Washington The alien Krites are back, and this time they&#8217;re chomping up a small college town. Do you really need to know more? It&#8217;s Critters. It’s not high art. CRITTERS ATTACK! is a very silly blood &amp; ooze soaked ode to 80s horror, specifically the tiny creatures flicks that the original CRITTERS films were a mainstay in. It&#8217;s mindless fun. I’m not gonna harp on dialogue or low budget performances, because ultimately if you’re watching a CRITTERS film it’s because you love 80s [&hellip;]
- [FANTASIA FESTIVAL eats up South Korea's EXTREME JOB](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-extreme-job/): &nbsp; EXTREME JOB DIRECTOR: Lee Byeong-heon WRITER: Bae Se-young CAST: Ryoo Seung-ryong, Lee Hanee, Lee Dong-hwi, Jin Seon-kyu, Gong Myoung, Shin Ha-kyu, Oh Jeong-se, Kim Eui-sung A ragtag group of misfit cops wind up running a fried chicken joint as an undercover narcotics investigation, but they soon find themselves in for an overwhelming surprise when the restaurant becomes successful!  EXTREME JOB is a very fun and very ridiculous action comedy. It&#8217;s like a South Korean take on Police Academy for this modern era of food obsessed trendsetters. It’s also one of the top grossing comedies in South Korea that’s been breaking [&hellip;]
- [THE DEEPER YOU DIG uncovers a family of DIY filmmakers at the FANTASIA FESTIVAL](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-deeper-you-dig/): THE DEEPER YOU DIG DIRECTOR: John Adams, Toby Poser, Zelda Adams WRITER: John Adams, Toby Poser CAST: John Adams, Toby Poser, Zelda Adams, Izzy Figueredo THE DEEPER YOU DIG is a haunting tale about three people, a tragic loss, guilt, and grief. It&#8217;s a very low budget, but surprisingly effective supernatural, psychological character study that’s both a thriller and trippy art piece. It&#8217;s the story of a scamming Fortune Telling Mother, her teenage daughter, and a quiet stranger, who&#8217;s lives suddenly intertwine after a mysterious and tragic accident. It features haunting performances full of anguish and grief and guilt that’s at [&hellip;]
- [THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE PUNCHES FANTASIA FEST WITH ITS FEET?!?](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-self-defense/): THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE DIRECTOR: Riley Stearns WRITER: Riley Stearns CAST: Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots A mild mannered accountant’s experience with a brutal mugging leads him to join a Karate school… only to wind up in a much darker place. THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE is a very dark comedy that’s all kinds of awkward in the best possible way.  Jesse Eisenberg (SOCIAL NETWORK, ZOMBIELAND) stars as the awkward accountant, and he’s in full-on Jesse Eisenberg mode. He plays Casey Davies, a shy man with a girl’s name &#8211; &#8211; he even gets mistaken as a girl on the phone. [&hellip;]
- [Aliya Kanani's 'Where You From, From?' at OFF-JFL in Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/aliya-kanani-where-you-from-from-offjlf-montreal/): 30 countries, 10 schools, 6 languages (okay, not totally fluently, but who’s counting?) &#8230;so, where is she from? Good question. After a recent run of sold-out shows at the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Canada-based comedian, Aliya Kanani, is excited to bring her show home! Known for her playful and mischievous personality, Aliya has appeared on StandUp NBC-New York, SiriusXm’s Top Comic, CBC and Le Grand Gala Masculin at Dr. Mobilo Aquafest right here in Montreal! Aliya takes you on a turbulent journey around the world with tales of fitting in, sticking out and standing up. Her captivating story is unique, [&hellip;]
- [Bobby Lee is hosting the Just For Laughs Nasty Show](https://mobtreal.com/bobby-lee-is-hosting-the-just-for-laughs-nasty-show/): Bobby Lee is a Korean-American comedian and actor that is making his debut on this year&#8217;s The Nasty Show as host of the fan-favourite series with Big Jay Oakerson, Andrew Schulz, Jessimae Peluso, Comedian CP, and Bonnie McFarlane.  Lee&#8217;s acting roles have lead him to become a comedy household name, especially after spending 8 years on the smash sketch comedy series MADtv, and recently wrapping his starring role on ABC&#8217;s Splitting Up Together. Other films he&#8217;s been featured in with lasting memorable roles include Harold &amp; Kumar Go To White Castle, Pineapple Express, and The Dictator. Now I am a fan of [&hellip;]
- [Rag Bag Cabaret at Mainline Theatre & Lady Rash at OFF-JFL-Zoofest](https://mobtreal.com/rag-bag-cabaret-lady-rash-offjfl-zoofest/): Rag Bag Cabaret at Mainline Theatre July 18that 7:30 pm &amp; Lady Rash at OFF-JFL-Zoofest New Outdoor Stage July 20that 9:00 pm. Samantha Bee, Ali Hassan, DJ Demers, Dave Merheje, Deanne Smith, Jessica Holmes and Sook-Yin Lee are just a few of the amazing talents that have performed in one of Toronto’s longest-running variety show Rag Bag Cabaret since 1996. Rachelle Elie host and producer of the show is thrilled to bring the show to Montreal audiences for the first time. Every show includes a variety of acts including magicians, musicians, burlesque dancers, circus acts, comedians &amp; more. Rachelle has written and performed five one-woman shows and her [&hellip;]
- [Sam Huber: "Songs For Mona" by Eileen Shapiro](https://mobtreal.com/sam-huber-songs-for-mona-by-eileen-shapiro/): Helsinki soul, jazz, funk sensation Sam Huber has just unleashed his newest album on True Groove Records, entitled &#8220;Songs For Mona.” The album is a tribute to his mom&#8217;s passionate, breathe easy musical taste. Huber&#8217;s velvet baritone voice, and unique cover arrangements along with his emotional delivery of songs by artists including George Harrison and Cheryl Crow assure that there is something for everyone to gravitate to. &nbsp; Sam Huber is an actor who often writes scores and performsin musical theater, as well as a being a songwriter, musician and singer who enjoys a diverse variation of genres. He has been celebrating [&hellip;]
- [Dave Merheje is back at The Just For Laughs Festival](https://mobtreal.com/dave-merheje-is-back-at-the-just-for-laughs-festival/): Dave Merheje is back Montreal! He hits the Just For Laughs Festival this year with two shots. He&#8217;ll be hitting the stage at Club Soda for The Ethnic Show and the Katacombes for his OFF-JFL Special as well. I&#8217;ve watched Dave grow over the years into a dynamic story-teller who can captivate audiences like no other. I got to chat with him about some of the accomplishments he&#8217;s made over the past year and what it&#8217;s like to be back at the festival. Last year you did your Netflix special at JFL, this year, you’re in The Ethnic Show, one of [&hellip;]
- [She The People is Coming to the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival](https://mobtreal.com/she-the-people-is-coming-to-the-montreal-just-for-laughs-festival/): She The People is a sketch comedy show entirely created, designed, and performed by the fearlessly funny women of The Second City in Toronto. After a successful run in Chicago, DC and Toronto, the ladies are coming to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. I chatted with the director and writer of the show Carly Heffernan. Carly is an award-winning writer, director, actor and improviser. She is an alumna of the Second City Toronto where she wrote and performed in four main stage revues. This latest Second City revue, She The People, has been getting rave reviews all around and sounds like [&hellip;]
- [OFF-JFL and Zoofest kick it up a notch this summer](https://mobtreal.com/off-jfl-and-zoofest-kick-it-up-a-notch-this-summer/): This summer’s going to be a scorcher! OFF-JFL and Zoofest, presented by Bell in association with Pabst Blue Ribbon, are cranking up the temperature this July, promising to deliver one of the hottest OFF-JFL and Zoofest lineups in festival history. Running from July 11th through July 28th, Montreal will play host to some of comedy’s freshest faces and sought-after voices as they perform in the most intimate spaces the city has to offer. OFF-JFL continues to grow this summer, providing comedy lovers unmatched experiences to bear witness to some of today’s most coveted stand-up, sketch and improv material. SOLO SHOWS THAT YOU’LL WANT TO [&hellip;]
- [17E ÉDITION DU FESTIVAL QUARTIERS DANSES](https://mobtreal.com/17e-edition-du-festival-quartiers-danses/): Le Festival Quartiers Danses (FQD) vient tout juste de dévoiler la programmation de sa nouvelle édition, qui aura lieu du 6 au 15 septembre prochain.  Ce sont plus de 50 performances qui seront présentées dans sept quartiers montréalais, à la Salle Bourgie et à la Cinquième Salle de la Place-des-Arts, durant les dix jours du FQD. Le danseur, acteur et metteur en scène Marc Béland agit cette année encore à titre de président et porte-parole du festival. Spectacles en salle d’artistes d’ici et d’ailleurs La soirée d’ouverture du Festival Quartiers Danses aura lieu le vendredi 6 septembre et présentera Pauline Gervais, l’une de nos chorégraphes favorites de la relève montréalaise, récipiendaire du prix découverte du FQD [&hellip;]
- [Mural Festival is coming our way Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/mural-festival-is-coming-our-way-montreal/): THE 7TH EDITION OF THE MURAL FESTIVAL IS COMING OUR WAY FROM JUNE 6 TO 16 IN MONTRÉAL MONTREAL, May 30, 2019: The MURAL Festival, the flagship cultural event of Montréal’s early summer, will reprise its activities in a free access pedestrian area on Saint-Laurent Boulevard between Sherbrooke and Mont-Royal. The new murals and installations created this year will be added to an already extensive tour that stretches from the Quartier des spectacles to Mile End, bringing the permanent public legacy created by the Festival since 2013 to nearly 100 major works. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2019 EDITION: MURAL’s innovative 7th edition [&hellip;]
- [L'appel du vide coming to the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival](https://mobtreal.com/lappel-du-vide-coming-to-the-st-ambroise-montreal-fringe-festival/): &nbsp;
- [UNE PROGRAMMATION SPÉCIALE FORMULE 1](https://mobtreal.com/une-programmation-speciale-formule-1/): DU 7 AU 9 JUIN SUR PLANÈTE+ Alors que le Grand Prix F1 du Canada en battra son plein au Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, PLANÈTE + offrira à ses abonnés une programmation spéciale Formule 1 avec trois documentaires consacrés aux courses automobiles et à ses pilotes de haut niveau. Diffusés du 7 au 9 juin en soirée, ces documentaires suivent le sportif anglais polyvalent Guy Martin, cycliste, pilote de moto et de Formule 1, alors qu’il se mesure à des emblèmes de la Formule 1 tels que le britannique Jenson Button, l’écossais David Coulthard et le regretté Ayrton Senna, pilote le plus influent de tous les temps. [&hellip;]
- [(Silence.) comes to St-Ambroise Fringe Festival Montréal](https://mobtreal.com/silence-comes-to-st-ambroise-fringe-festival-montreal/): Une co-production du Théâtre Sans Fond et de Possiblement Théâtre Mise en scène de Stéfan Cédilot et Kathleen Aubert Du 6 au 16 juin 2019 / June 6-16, 2019 (Silence.) : deux courtes pièces explorant la résonance du silence. (Silence.) : two short plays that explore the “sound” of silence Le Théâtre Sans Fond (Zeppelin c’t’un cover band; Le U2 Show; Vicious Circles) et Possiblement Théâtre (boKa; When boKa rencontre Mazy; Syl-lo-go-ma-ni-e/a), deux compagnies ayant l’habitude des trames sonores omniprésentes dans leurs spectacles respectifs, sortent de leur zone de confort et s’associent pour travailler une matière inhabituelle pour eux : le [&hellip;]
- [LA 10e ÉDITION DU FESTIVAL CHROMATIC DÉBUTE VENDREDI](https://mobtreal.com/la-10e-edition-du-festival-chromatic-debute-vendredi/): Des événements dédiés aux artistes les plus stimulants du moment. DU 10 AU 17 MAI À L’USINE C Pour célébrer sa 10e édition, le festival Chromatic investit l’Usine C, centre de création et de diffusion artistique emblématique à Montréal, du 10 au 17 mai. Au programme : imagination, surprise et émotion par le biais d’une multitude d’expositions, de conférences, de projections, de concerts, de performances et d’activités pédagogiques étonnantes et variées, pour offrir une vision simple, accessible et innovante de la création contemporaine. EXPO CHROMATIC Pendant toute une semaine, une cinquantaine d’artistes locaux, nationaux et internationaux présenteront leurs œuvres au sein de différentes expositions [&hellip;]
- [Lineup Released: The 29th Edition of St-Ambroise FRINGE Festival!](https://mobtreal.com/lineup-released-the-29th-edition-of-st-ambroise-fringe-festival/): Fringe&#8217;s 2019 Lineup Released Montreal, May 7, 2019 – MainLine Theatre is pleased to announce the lineup of this year’s St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival, May 27 to June 16. The festival takes over the city with over 800 performances by more than 500 artists in more than 20 intimate venues this June. Join 60 000 patrons as we celebrate Quebec, Canadian and international artists converging in the Plateau Mont-Royal for a multidisciplinary festival of theatre, music, dance, visual arts and more! OUR UNIQUE FRINGE PRINCIPLES &#8211; diversity, community and artistic freedom No artistic direction. Artists are chosen by lottery or first-applied, first-accepted. No censorship. [&hellip;]
- [The Moaning Yoni comes to St-Ambroise Fringe Festival](https://mobtreal.com/the-moaning-yoni-comes-to-st-ambroise-fringe-festival/): Joylyn Scunda Presents THE MOANING YONI Webster’s Dictionary MOANING: /&#8217;mōn/ A long low sound. To complain or grumble YONI: /&#8217;yōnē/ the vulva, especially as a symbol of divine procreation &nbsp; May 13, 2019// Montreal QC &#8211; It&#8217;s time to get in touch with your clitoral consciousness with this hilarious and original one-woman show &#8220;The Moaning Yoni&#8221; will surely get you going. Critically acclaimed performer Joylyn Secunda brings to life more than a dozen characters to tell the story of a young college student named Zoë who is just trying to get by and fit in, until one day she applies an [&hellip;]
- [Montreal SketchFest is Back starting May 2nd](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-sketchfest-is-back-starting-may-2nd/): &nbsp; MONTRÉAL SKETCHFEST ANNOUNCES ITS 14th ANNUAL FESTIVAL! Back for its FOURTEENTH year, it’s Montréal Sketchfest! From May 2nd to 11th, over 50 sketch comedy troupes from across the continent will convene for the most exciting festival in town. 10 days of funny times and good vibes featuring local favourite babies such as Employees of the Year, HOT RAW FIRE, Solid Bronze, and Inside Scoop, as well as Edmonton’s darlings Marv n’ Berry, NYC’s wild child Amanda Xeller, and Toronto’s spoiled rotten (with jokes!) kids Templeton Philharmonic and Jon Blair. Montreal Sketchfest 2019 will host a few special shows in addition [&hellip;]
- [Dawson Theatre Collective presents: The Importance of Being Verity](https://mobtreal.com/dawson-theatre-collective-presentsthe-importance-of-being-verity/): When Dawson College gets rid of its men’s hockey team, Jack has no choice but to disguise himself as Verity and play for the women’s team. When things get complicated he meets Gwen, the headstrong captain of the team. Meanwhile, his best friend, Algy, in an effort to get revenge on the evil Glee Club, threatens to blow Jack’s cover at every opportunity. An original comedy loosely inspired by Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. A hilarious romp about mistaken identities, questionable role models, and the limitations of teamwork. The Dawson Theatre Collective (DTC) is a group of Dawson students [&hellip;]
- [JAMES MULLINGER – ALMOST CANADIAN CROSS CANADA 2019 STAND UP TOUR](https://mobtreal.com/james-mullinger-almost-canadian-cross-canada-2019-stand-up-tour/): Wednesday, April 24, 7:30pm – Theatre Sainte-CatherineTickets on Sale Now! British comedian/honorary Canadian James Mullinger will hit the road in 2019! Is James Mullinger in witness protection? Well, he left a glittering life as a comedian and comedy editor at GQ magazine in London to move to New Brunswick. Find out why in his brand new show, Almost Canadian.The only show in Montreal will take place at Theatre Sainte-Catherine on Wednesday April 24 at 7:30pm. Mullinger will bring his unique brand of energetic, lively storytelling comedy, with a British flare, back to his favourite city after a three-year absence. Tickets are on sale now here or [&hellip;]
- [Just For Laughs adds even more names to this summer’s festival!](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-adds-even-more-names-to-this-summers-festival/): Just for laughs is going to be a scorcher this summer! The world’s leading comedy festival is bringing the hottest comedy stars to Montreal with the addition of Jonathan Van Ness, Hasan Minhaj, Howie Mandel, Aziz Ansari, Rachel Bloom, Elon Gold &amp; Modi, Celeste Barber, Paul F. Tompkins &amp; Marc Evan Jackson, and Vir Das!  Just For Laughs, in association with Loto-Québec, is excited to announce more artists performing in this summer’s festival. Montreal will once again be the comedy hot-spot this July, adding even more comedy elite to this year’s esteemed lineup. GALAS Emmy-nominated television personality, comedian, podcaster, and expert hairstylist, Jonathan Van [&hellip;]
- [BLACK.ART.EMPOWERMENT](https://mobtreal.com/black-art-empowerment/): I was asked recently, what is black art ? My answer was that it is a work that represent the black community by talking about us for us and also for others. It is putting us in the front line, an opportunity to share, educate and invite our community and others to a rich discovery. I am so excited about what is coming up for the next 3 weeks ! A series of conferences and performances are happening at the MAI, just this Monday I was attending the Launch Soirée and it set the mood right to keep me on the [&hellip;]
- [DERRIÈRE UN MICRO MONTRÉAL](https://mobtreal.com/derriere-un-micro-montreal/): AVEC VIRGINIE FORTIN, PHILIPPE-AUDREY LARRUE-SAINT-JACQUES, MAUDE LANDRY ET MEHDI BOUSSAIDAN La chaîne CANAL+ International est très heureuse de diffuser le 18 avril à 20h le spectacle de stand-up Derrière un micro Montréal, réunissant les humoristes de la relève québécoise et française les plus en vus.  Animé par par Kyan Khojandi (Au revoir là-haut, Noël et cie) le show capté à ZooFest l’été dernier met en vedette les humoristes Virginie Fortin, Philippe-Audrey Larrue Saint-Jacques, Maude Landry et Mehdi Bousaidan aux côtés des Français Shirley Souagnon, Yacine Belhousse, Noman Hosni et Tania Dutel. Entre Kyan Khojandi et Montréal, ville-temple de l&#8217;humour, c&#8217;est une histoire d&#8217;amour qui dure depuis des [&hellip;]
- [DAUGHTERS OF MILE END at DB Theatre](https://mobtreal.com/daughters-of-mile-end/): A new play opening with an all-female intergenerational cast, inspired by real people and true events, it is the touching account of 4 daughters of immigrant Holocaust survivors in the Mile End. Daughters of Mile End is Written by Pearl Lottner Rothenberg &amp; Claudia Litvak Polachek Directed by Rachelle Glait With Tara AMSEL ▪  Mara BERKOWITZ  ▪  Marissa BLAIR  ▪  Cheryl BLUM  ▪  Arianna FALATO ▪  Sienna FALATO ▪  Karen KARPMAN  ▪  Betty KIS  ▪  Nicole LEROUX  ▪  Avah PENNEFATHER  ▪  Gracie SHTERN  ▪  Evy SOLOMON  ▪  Nadia VERRUCCI Montreal, March 5, 2019 – For its second original production, Labyrinth Stage Productions (LSP) presents the world premiere of Daughters of Mile End, from April 3 to 6, 2019 at DB Clarke Theatre (1455 de Maisonneuve West). Written by LSP’s co-founders, Pearl Lottner [&hellip;]
- [Just for Laughs bringing BIG laughs to Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-bringing-big-laughs-to-montreal/): Just For Laughs, in association with Loto-Québec, is thrilled to reveal the first lineup of artists who will be performing at the 2019, Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal this summer. Promising to bring the funny to Montreal with laugh-out-loud Galas, concert shows, and fan-favourite club series, this year’s festival will be the one to beat!  Just For Laughs reveals its first slate of programming for 2019! ARENA CONCERT SHOW Comedic powerhouse and lauded political commentator,&nbsp;Trevor Noah is back by popular demand and returning to the Just For Laughs Festival this summer. Bringing all-new material to the city’s biggest venue, the [&hellip;]
- [Rayannah premieres new album!!](https://mobtreal.com/rayannah-premieres-new-album/): Rayannah premieres her new album&nbsp;Nos repaires (Our Haunts)&nbsp;on ICI Musique Montreal, March 4, 2019&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Indie Montreal&#8216;s&nbsp;IMTL Press&nbsp;is excited&nbsp;to announce that Rayannah&#8217;s new album, Nos repaires (Our Haunts), is now streaming&nbsp;exclusively via&nbsp;ICI Musique&nbsp;in advance of its March 8th release. She will&nbsp;be performing in Montreal on&nbsp;April 12th&nbsp;at Le&nbsp;Ministère. Nos repaires (Our Haunts)&nbsp;explores both personal and collective realities. Having travelled extensively while composing the album, the bilingual artist imbues her songs with her experiences and emotions lived across numerous places and timeframes. The March 8th release date was chosen carefully. With a number of the album&#8217;s songs having been inspired by encounters with sexism (like [&hellip;]
- [Louisiana on the menu](https://mobtreal.com/louisiana-on-the-menu/): For MONTREAL EN LUMIÈRE If you know me you know I have an unconditional love for food. Luckily for me and for all the other food lovers it&#8217;s that time of the year when MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE &nbsp;invites us to celebrate in various way, one of them being by enjoying delicious gastronomy. There is a lot of great things to do as of February 21st until March 3rd. The Best way not to miss anything is to download the festivals app and plan your itinerary throughout those days. No later than Tuesday, I visited the restaurant &nbsp;Le Quartier général who&#8217;s participating [&hellip;]
- [This is Us](https://mobtreal.com/this-is-us/): A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. &#8211; Marcus Garvey Black history month seems too bothersome. But for who? Who is complaining about all the events that are made to commemorate our black community? OK, everybody is entitled to their own opinion, and I am definitely not saying otherwise. How about we open our minds this is a month and commemorate a population that has been suffering from injustice, prejudices and lack of humanity from others. This month, is for some of us very important, and I do count myself [&hellip;]
- [American High Releases Highly Anticipated New Music Video For Hit Single "U.N. Article 14"](https://mobtreal.com/american-high-releases-highly-anticipated-new-music-video-for-hit-single-u-n-article-14/): Alt/Pop rockers American High have just released their highly anticipated new music video for the hit single &#8220;U.N. Article 14&#8221;  on the heels of winning the prestigious PureM Music Awards for Best US Music Video for their hit single &#8220;Cheye Calvo.&#8221; American High are a punk and 60&#8217;s influenced indie/alternative rock group from Sacramento, California. They play &#8216;catchy tunes with dark themes&#8217;. Their sound and lyrics have an optimistic perspective on the personal, the social and the political. If a battered and bloody stranger came to you on the street, asking for help and too afraid to go home to an [&hellip;]
- [Garyk Lee Style TV Release New Episode "The Interview" Parts 1 and 2](https://mobtreal.com/garyk-lee-style-tv-release-new-episode-the-interview-parts-1-2/): Artist/Designer Garyk Lee has just released episode 6 parts 1 &amp; 2 &nbsp;of his style tv show featuring Fashiona and an interview with the bigoted bully Loretta Christansenson from &#8220;Let&#8217;s Talk With.&#8221; Garyk Lee is a world renowned creator, artist, fashion designer and media personality who&#8217;s new show&nbsp;Garyk Lee Style TV&nbsp;is now available worldwide on YouTube. &nbsp;His work has been praised by some of the biggest names in the business including Mr. Blackwell, International Fashion Critic and designer Albert Nipon. He created a fashion theater style runway show in honor of Christopher Reeve, where the new name &#8220;The Christopher Reeve Foundation&#8221; [&hellip;]
- [Raji Rykert: “Helping America Now” by Eileen Shapiro](https://mobtreal.com/raji-rykert-helping-america-now-by-eileen-shapiro/): Imagine being lost, alone and homeless, stripped of confidence, deprived of the proper food and nutrition required to be healthy and all of the essentials that make us feel human. “Helping America Now” (HAN), is a non-profit organization created by Raji Rykert to address some of the needs of homeless veterans and mentally disabled adults.&nbsp;HAN contracts with a housing vendor to ensure recipients live in a safe, comfortable environment where nutritious meals are served.&nbsp;&nbsp;While the housing is contracted out, the scholarships that assist with vocational or educational training assist recipients achieve additional stability.&nbsp;&nbsp; Scholarships are issued to U.S. based individuals who [&hellip;]
- [Jasson Finney: “The Adventures of Captain Pump” by Eileen Shapiro](https://mobtreal.com/jasson-finney-the-adventures-of-captain-pump/): Author, actor, CBS fitness expert Jasson Finney has created the first fitness Superhero within his new children’s book release “The Adventure of Captain Pump”.&nbsp; The book is creating a buzz in schools and reviews have been phenomenal. Finney has possibly created the secret for children to grow up leading a healthy life, the most valuable thing that anyone can give their children. I spoke with Jasson regarding his new book and children’s reaction to the manuscript&nbsp; Since The Adventures of Captain Pump has been released and available, what have the reactions been to the first ever fitness superhero? It’s been amazing! [&hellip;]
- [A Historic week in Canadian Comedy](https://mobtreal.com/a-historic-week-in-canadian-comedy/): The story broke on February 21st. Comedians were horrified to hear a new deal between Just For Laughs and SiriusXM on the takeover of the Canadian radio property called &#8220;Canada Laughs 168&#8221; which was apparently already happening. The problem was, &#8220;Canada Laughs&#8221; on SiriusXM channel 168, was lobbied and fought for by comedians so they can have a place where their content can get play and paid. Comedians made that channel happen. A channel where 100% of all content came from Canadian comedians. “For some people, this is their primary source of income,” Sandra Battaglini, a Toronto comic and head of [&hellip;]
- [Lethal Injektion To Release Highly Anticipated New Album "Broken" On Wednesday, March 20th, 2019](https://mobtreal.com/lethal-injektion-to-release-highly-anticipated-new-album-broken-on-wednesday-march-20th-2019/): West Coast Metal Sensation Lethal Injektion are releasing their highly anticipated new album &#8220;Broken&#8221; on Wednesday, March 20th, 2019. Follow Lethal Injektion on Twitter @LInjektion for all the latest updates and shows! Tucson Arizona based cross over band Lethal Injektion exploded onto the music scene in early 2016. The band&#8217;s very 1st show came on January 8, 2016 at the historic Rialto Theatre in downtown Tucson. This event led to over 600 pre-sale tickets and Lethal Injektion made an immediate impact in their home town. They immediately started recording with mega producer Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead) and released their [&hellip;]
- [Global Drinks Leader John McDonnell Featured On The Build Business Acumen Podcast With Nathaniel Schooler](https://mobtreal.com/global-drinks-leader-john-mcdonnell-featured-on-the-build-business-acumen-podcast-with-nathaniel-schooler/): With 35 years of industry experience in over 150 countries, John McDonnell has launched and marketed a number of successful global spirits brands and is highly regarded as a leader in his industry. &nbsp;He earned widespread respect for his service as Chairman of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the national trade association representing America&#8217;s leading distillers.&nbsp;&nbsp; John is also known as an effective Guest Speaker for business, academic and other audiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can find a video of John’s TEDx talk online.&nbsp;&nbsp; John began his career at Joseph E. Seagram &amp; Sons, where he spent 18 years in domestic [&hellip;]
- [Howard Odentz : "A Horror Writing Phenomena" by Eileen Shapiro](https://mobtreal.com/howard-odentz-a-horror-writing-phenomena/): Hidden somewhere between the New England region and depths of horror lurks masterful author and playwright, Howard Odentz who is quickly gaining extreme popularity in the world of terror and fear, in the most exciting possible way.&nbsp; With book titles such as, &#8220;Little Killers A to Z&#8221;, &#8220;What We Kill&#8221;, &#8220;Bloody Bloody Apple&#8221;, and &#8220;Wicked Death&#8221;, you&#8217;re in for a sharp dose of horror. Only within the spine-chilling works of Odentz, there is a tinge of humor, making his writings even more orgasmic. Many of his stories take place in the region he resides, at the foothills of the Berkshires and [&hellip;]
- [Numbers Increase As We Count...](https://mobtreal.com/numbers-increase-as-we-count/): Nowadays, we have at our disposition a crazy amount of pictures to search through. Even without taking the extra step to visualize a situation, we have the media that will show us the image and not only that, but we also have professionals going overseas and capturing the post-war living situations abroad. Most of the time, we swipe through images without considering or thinking further than the picture. This is without making the analysis of what we are looking at to realize that these people exist. It&#8217;s their reality, their struggle and it’s more than a photograph it&#8217;s only a glimpse [&hellip;]
- [LAURIA releases new single MY LOVE](https://mobtreal.com/lauria-releases-new-single-my-love/): Montreal-based singer Florie-Laure “LAURIA” Zadigue Dubé is back with her third and latest release. Contrary to your typical Valentine’s Day love song, My Love is about the pain, hurt and anger that love can bring. A sensual rhythm for late nights spending time appreciating the subtleties of music in the style of The Weeknd, LAURIA’s newest single is different from her first two pop-centered bops, but just as committed to Lauria personal style. Fans of the recent trends of pop meets trap will appreciate this latest offering. Her first singles Losing Me and I Got Me were soft pops songs, written [&hellip;]
- [Is the Oscars Finally Getting Better At Representing Diversity in the Film Industry](https://mobtreal.com/is-the-oscars-finally-getting-better-at-representing-diversity-in-the-film-industry/): The Oscars may be a decades-old award-giving body, but this doesn’t mean that it has remained traditional since the first ceremony back in May 16, 1929. Insider recalls some of the most glaring changes in the Oscars in terms of inclusion and diversity. For instance, although the event is known for costing a fortune in fashion alone, this wasn’t the case in 1941, when nominees were asked to dress in a more somber style in reverence for those affected by World War II. Much later, in 1994, the Oscars were hosted by Whoopi Goldberg – the first time in its history [&hellip;]
- [Bande annonce dévoilée pour MAD DOG LABINE](https://mobtreal.com/bande-annonce-devoilee-pour%ef%bb%bf-mad-dog-labine/): de Jonathan Beaulieu-Cyr et Renaud Lessard À l’affiche dès le 5 avril MAISON 4 :3 est fière d’annoncer que le film MAD DOG LABINEde Jonathan Beaulieu-Cyr et Renaud Lessard prendra l’affiche le 5 avril prochain au Québec. Dans le Far West québécois, c’est le début de la chasse à l’orignal. Lindsay Labine et sa meilleure amie Justine volent des canettes de bières pour se payer des gratteux. Entièrement écrit et tourné dans la région du Pontiac, au milieu des lacs et des rivières de l’Outaouais, le film met en vedette deux jeunes actrices non-professionnelles, Ève-Marie Martin et Zoé Audet, qui donnent vie à ces adolescentes [&hellip;]
- [The Mob’s Press et Just Me Art’ and Conseil lancent MobFrance](https://mobtreal.com/the-mobs-press-et-just-me-art-and-conseil-lancent-mobfrance/): Just Me Art’ and Conseil&nbsp;et The Mob’s Press annoncent le lancement d’un nouveau réseau urbain, MobFrance, où Sonia Dari sera la fondatrice du projet. Le but sera de recruter des auteurs locaux pour créer des prestations artistiques, comédies chant et danse culturelles de la France. L’équipe&nbsp;Just Me Art’ and Conseil&nbsp;rédigera des comptes rendu de spectacle, publiera des entrevues d’artistes en France sur le nouveau blog appelé mobfrance.com. Sonia Dari, fondatrice de&nbsp;Just Me Art’ and Conseil&nbsp;et fondatrice du Dari Show, fondatrice de&nbsp;la Nimp’Party Night et du Reality life Talk show&nbsp;est une personne médiatique professionnelle, animatrice, chroniqueuse et productrice. Elle apporte son imagination [&hellip;]
- [ARCTIC AU CINÉMA DÈS LE 15 FÉVRIER](https://mobtreal.com/arctic-au-cinema-des-le-15-fevrier/): SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE – FESTIVAL DE CANNES UN FILM DE JOE PENNA METTANT EN VEDETTE MADS MIKKELSEN VISIONNEMENT DE PRESSE : Mardi 12 février, 10h00, Cinéma du Parc Entract Films, en collaboration avec Elevation Pictures, est fier d’annoncer que le filmARCTIC réalisé par Joe Penna prendra l’affiche au Québec le 15 février prochain. Sélectionné au Festival de Cannes, le long-métrage met en vedette Mads Mikkelsen. En Arctique, la température peut descendre jusqu&#8217;à moins -70°C. Dans ce désert hostile, glacial et loin de tout, un homme lutte pour sa survie. Autour de lui, l&#8217;immensité blanche, et une carcasse d&#8217;avion dans laquelle il s&#8217;est réfugié, signe d&#8217;un accident [&hellip;]
- [Kafka’s Ape:Based on Franz Kafka’s “A Report for an Academy”](https://mobtreal.com/kafkas-ape%ef%bb%bfbased-on-franz-kafkas-a-report-for-an-academy/): After Espace Knox, lauded show tours to schools and Maisons de la Culture (Then goes international—to Beijing and Tokyo!) Infinithéâtre presents Kafka’s Ape Limited-run Montreal area tour, now including performances in French Various dates, Feb. 8-27 Adapted and Directed by Guy Sprung&nbsp;&amp; Starring Howard Rosenstein See for the first time or re-live the experience of this tour de force performance! Please click to see an excerpt from the original performance: Kafka&#8217;s Ape Please click to see a brief interview with actor Howard Rosenstein: bit.ly/2We8Igs Montreal, January 2019– Infinithéâtre’s is proudly taking its critically acclaimed Kafka’s Ape on tour, with performances in [&hellip;]
- [WHERE FAMILIES COME TO PLAY! ](https://mobtreal.com/where-families-come-to-play-%ef%bb%bf/): Back for its second edition, the Geordie Theatre Fest offers families in the Greater Montreal Area something for everyone. Geordie’s 1st-ever “baby show”: the Dora award-winning One Thing Leads to Another The English translation of Little Witch brings the magic of fairy tale for kids ages 6+ Award-winning Canadian playwright Marcus Youssef’s World Premiere of The In- Between for teens! FOR BABIES Guided by a desire to create a show for ages 3 to 24 months, creator Maja Ardal says this audience base is not to be taken for grabted: “With my fellow theatre artists we have developed scenarios using music, [&hellip;]
- [« Les routes en février » de Katherine Jerkovic](https://mobtreal.com/les-routes-en-fevrier-de-katherine-jerkovic/): À L’AFFICHE DÈS LE 8 FÉVRIER 2019 Axia Films est heureuse d’annoncer que le film Les routes en février de Katherine Jerkovic prendra l’affiche le vendredi 8 février prochain. Lancé en première mondiale au Festival du film de Toronto où il a remporté le prix du Meilleur premier film canadien, le long métrage met en vedette l’actrice québécoise Arlen Aguayo Stewart et l’actrice uruguayenne Gloria Demassi. Guidée par ses souvenirs d’enfance et l’espoir d’une nouvelle rencontre, Sarah rend visite à sa grand-mère paternelle dans son village en Uruguay. Elle est bientôt confrontée à l’écart entre l’image qu’elle se faisait de ce lieu et la [&hellip;]
- [HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD](https://mobtreal.com/how-to-train-your-dragon-the-hidden-world/): (Titre français :&nbsp;Dragons : le monde caché) À L’AFFICHE DÈS LE 22 FÉVRIER 2019 AVANT-PREMIÈRE LE MERCREDI 20 FÉVRIER À 19H AU CINEPLEX QUARTIER LATIN SUR RÉSERVATION DreamWorks Animation nous emmène dans un conte surprenant qui parle de grandir et de trouver le courage d’affronter l’inconnu &#8230; et qui nous montre que rien ne peut nous entraîner à lâcher prise. Ce qui a commencé par l’amitié improbable entre un jeune viking et un redoutable dragon Furie Nocturne a placé leurs vies au cœur d’une aventure épique. Bienvenue dans le chapitre le plus saisissant de l’une des franchises d’animation les plus aimées [&hellip;]
- [Top Netflix Originals you might have missed last year](https://mobtreal.com/top-netflix-originals-you-might-have-missed-last-year/): Streaming giants Netflix have recently announced plans to unveil a new ultra subscriber tier in the not too distance future. The new service will supposedly allow ultra-subscribers to watch in 4K and HDR across 4 different devices. This will be just another upgrade to the streaming service that, which has received widespread acclaim in the past 12 months for the quality of its own original productions. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the best Netflix Originals that you may have missed from last year. Bandersnatch Charlie Brooker is both our favourite and least favourite person in the world [&hellip;]
- [FOLK LORDZ - Laughing into the Void: A political comedy show & party!](https://mobtreal.com/folk-lordz-laughing-into-the-void-a-political-comedy-show-party/): Todd Houseman (AB/MTL) and Ben Gorodetsky (NYC) bring their award-winning, cultural and political comedy duo Folk Lordz (Vice, JFL NW, The Beaverton, Walking Eagle) to Montreal for a night of incendiary performance! Featuring the signature improvised play by Folk Lordz &#8211; their braiding together of Cree Indigenous oral myth and Russian psychological drama. “one of the most interesting, compelling and viscerally thrilling pieces of theatre you’ll see this season” -Mooney on Theatre A screening of the new Folk Lordz political sketch comedy series, an absurd exploration of Indigenous and immigrant perspectives through social satire. &#8220;they make some of the saddest things [&hellip;]
- [Caleb Quaye : "Louder Than Rock" by Eileen Shapiro](https://mobtreal.com/caleb-quaye-louder-than-rock-by-eileen-shapiro/): A plethora of inspiring stories intertwined within the life and chronicles of super guitarist Caleb Quaye which are unveiled within the Rockumentary &#8220;Louder Than Rock&#8221;. An aspiring young child, bounced on the knee of Dizzy Gillespie, and cuddled by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald,  as he yearned  to be like his dad, a famous jazz musician, Cab Kaye. The North London boy was destined to become a celebrated musician. &nbsp; Caleb learned piano from his dad at age 4, followed by the drums and finally at age 12 the guitar. A £10 crummy guitar purchased in a pawn shop for his birthday [&hellip;]
- [Global Exec Presents Game-Changing Idea At Duty Free Conference John McDonnell At Trinity Forum 2018](https://mobtreal.com/global-exec-presents-game-changing-idea-at-duty-free-conference-john-mcdonnell-at-trinity-forum-2018/): John McDonnell – Managing Director International, Tito&#8217;s Handmade Vodka – will deliver a major Keynote address at The Trinity Forum on October 31, 2018, the world&#8217;s most influential airport commercial revenues conference. In a presentation entitled &#8220;Disruptor or Disruptee&#8221; John will challenge the Duty Free industry – airports, airlines and Duty Free retailers – to address for shared success the disruption of &#8220;business as usual&#8221; caused by the Digital era.   He&#8217;ll be recommending a major innovation that will make it easier for Millennials and iGen consumers, especially, but really for all of us to make Duty Free purchases much more [&hellip;]
- [Gabe Lopez To Release His Spectra Music Group Debut Album "God Bless The Queens" November 9th, 2018](https://mobtreal.com/gabe-lopez-to-release-his-spectra-music-group-debut-album-god-bless-the-queens-november-9th-2018/): Pop Musician Gabe Lopez is releasing his Spectra Music Group debut album &#8220;God Bless The Queens&#8221; on Friday November 9th, 2018. Now available for pre-order, reserve your copy today! Gabe Lopez has recently crossed the US and UK opening for Belinda Carlisle on her 2014-2017 tours at venues such as the Indigo at the O2, Manchester Academy, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, The Fonda in LA and B.B. King&#8217;s NYC. The Cali boy&#8217;s songs are currently spinning on Sirius XM Radio, iHeart Radio, and FM radio &#8211; most recently his new singles &#8220;Lasso&#8221; and &#8220;California Blues,&#8221; which features the pop icon Belinda [&hellip;]
- [Interview: Faith and Harry Rowen: "Just Be There" by Eileen Shapiro](https://mobtreal.com/interview-faith-and-harry-rowen-just-be-there-by-eileen-shapiro/): &nbsp; One of the most refreshing, and talented duos to suddenly appear on the international pop scene and conquer the music industry are British/American brother and sister Faith and Harry Rowan. At the tender ages of only 11 and 13 they are already accomplished multi-instrumentalists, composers/songwriters /vocalists producing mature, sophisticated and professionally sonic tracks. &nbsp; Faith &amp; Harry just launched their fourth track of this year entitled &#8220;Just Be There&#8221;, an emotionally charged and heartfelt story about love, (of a friend) that is lost and missed. The song has a spirited flavor and a unique authenticity. Faith sings that song with [&hellip;]
- [The Second Coming of Caroline Williams: “Completely Exposed” In The Holiday Themed Slasher “Hanukkah”](https://mobtreal.com/the-second-coming-of-caroline-williams-completely-exposed-in-the-holiday-themed-slasher-hanukkah/): Scream Queen Royalty Caroline Williams (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Halloween II, Sharknado 4, Hatchet III, Leprechaun 3, Stepfather II, the list goes on and on) is completely exposed in the new holiday themed slasher “Hanukkah” written and directed by Eben McGarr. “Hanukkah” is coming to theaters just in time for the holiday season, with a Red-Carpet Premiere in Los Angeles, California on December 1, 2018. Caroline Williams is no stranger to controversial roles, playing Stretch in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (who can forget her encounter arousing Leatherface over the ice bucket to save her life), and has avoided going nude [&hellip;]
- [Grammy Nominee Chris Bennett and Jazz Giant Bill Marx Release New Album "Something Wonderful"](https://mobtreal.com/grammy-nominee-chris-bennett-and-jazz-giant-bill-marx-release-new-album-something-wonderful/): Grammy Nominee Chris Bennett and Jazz Giant Bill Marx have released an incredible new album entitled &#8220;Something Wonderful&#8221; which is now available worldwide. Download your copy today. Grammy Nominee Chris Bennett got her professional start as a dancer and backup singer, playing Las Vegas and touring internationally behind Jim Nabors and Dean Martin. In Munich, Germany, Bennett met four-time Grammy winner, composer/producer Giorgio Moroder, the producer of Donna Summer, who is dubbed &#8220;The Father Of Disco,&#8221;, and was invited to join his emerging disco group Munich Machine. He chose Bennett to be the lead vocalist for their sophomore album that would [&hellip;]
- [Olga Perry: "A Utopia of Fantasy in the World of Art"](https://mobtreal.com/olga-perry-a-utopia-of-fantasy-in-the-world-of-art/): &nbsp; Surrealistic, fantasy, artist Olga Perry has opened up an electrifying, orgasmic world of self-creation in the world of art. A powerfully imaginative painter, realistic and relevant composer of sculpture, music video extraordinaire, classical keyboardist and songwriter, Olga uses her heart and every soulful resource and essence necessary to create. &nbsp; After fleeing from Russia where she was a medical doctor, and raising a daughter as a single parent, she realized a new life in a strange land with two bags of belongings and a 50 word English vocabulary. She looked at this as a challenge to conquer instead of a [&hellip;]
- ["The Adventures Of Captain Pump: The World's First Fitness Superhero" Now Available For Pre-order](https://mobtreal.com/the-adventures-of-captain-pump-the-worlds-first-fitness-superhero-now-available-for-pre-order/): &nbsp; George is the janitor of a school just like yours. He wishes he could find a way to help the kids get fit and understand the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. But unfortunately, he just doesn&#8217;t know how. Until one day, a tiny fitness dynamo pops out of a magic comic book and changes janitor George&#8217;s life forever. This is CAPTAIN PUMP &#8211; The World&#8217;s First Fitness Super Hero. The Adventures of Captain Pump is a children&#8217;s book series that takes the reader into a land of healthy and well being. The story takes place here in the REAL WORLD but the [&hellip;]
- [La 8ième édition du Festival des films de l’Asie du Sud de Montréal](https://mobtreal.com/la-8ieme-edition-du-festival-des-films-de-lasie-du-sud-de-montreal/): Le Centre Kabir pour les Arts &amp; la Culture est heureux d’annoncer, en collaboration avec l’école du cinéma Mel Hoppenheim de l’Université Concordia, la 8e édition annuelle du Festival des films de l’Asie du Sud de Montréal (FFASMontréal) prévue lors de deux fins de semaines, soit 26 au 28 octobre et 2 au 4 novembre. Agissant comme plate-forme pour les cinéastes de l’origine sud-asiatique partout dans le monde, le festival présente un choix éclectique des films inspirants et provocants avec un accent sur la région de l’Asie du Sud et sa diaspora. Tous les films sont sous-titrés en anglais ou en français, les langues d’origine [&hellip;]
- [Bal d'Halloween du Rocky Horror Picture Show](https://mobtreal.com/bal-dhalloween-du-rocky-horror-picture-show/): L&#8217;Heure Est Arrivée! &#8211; The Time Warp Has Come! L’Halloween arrive à grands pas et c’est avec fierté que nous vous annonçons le retour du &#8220;Bal d&#8217;Halloween du ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW&#8220;. Devenu une tradition montréalaise, ce ciné-spectacle interactif est attendu par des milliers de gens chaque année. Pour cette édition, nous retournons au cœur du Quartier des spectacles, soit au Cinéma Impérial, 1430 rue Bleury (métro Place-des-arts) avec un total de six représentations en trois soirs: Les 26, 27 &amp; 31 Octobre @ 19h30 et 23h Ces six spectacles seront animés par la notre nouvelle MC, TRANNA WINTOUR. Cette fabuleuse [&hellip;]
- [Black Theatre Workshop Launches](https://mobtreal.com/black-theatre-workshop-launches/):                                                                                                                              BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP LAUNCHES 48TH SEASON Sound of the Beast: 3rd &#8211; 14th October @ MAI (Montréal, arts intercultural) Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) is proud to launch their 48th Season with the Montreal premiere of Sound of the Beast (SOTB). Written and performed [&hellip;]
- [Mainline Theatre Brings Back Rocky Horror Show](https://mobtreal.com/mainline-brings-back-rocky-horror-show/): &nbsp; MainLine Theatre brings Richard O&#8217;Brien&#8217;s The Rocky Horror Show back to the Main Montreal, Quebec &#8211;MainLine Theatre is thrilled to bring back Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show to the Mainline&#8217;s MainStage from Oct 18-31, 2018. Brought to you by the producers of the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival, this has become a favorite Montreal Halloween tradition. Directed and choreographed by MainLine Theatre&#8217;s Executive and Artistic Director Amy Blackmore with collaborations from Holly Greco and Jessica Rae, this production is Montreal&#8217;s only live musical version of the cult classic. Starring an all-star Montreal cast, MainLine is excited to announce the return of Stephanie Mckenna (Motherhouse, 33 [&hellip;]
- [L'ATALANTE (1934) le chef-d'oeuvre de Jean Vigo](https://mobtreal.com/latalante-1934-le-chef-doeuvre-de-jean-vigo/): L’ATALANTE(1934, France, 89 min., 35mm, VOSTA) Jean Vigo Tombé dans l&#8217;oubli pendant des décennies après sa sortie initiale, L&#8217;Atalante est aujourd&#8217;hui considéré comme l&#8217;un des plus grands films français de tous les temps. L&#8217;histoire suit un batelier et sa jeune épouse descendant la Seine et découvrant rapidement que leur idylle passionnée était peut-être une grave [&hellip;]
- [Fashion Through The Years!](https://mobtreal.com/fashion-through-the-years/): Fashion has never just been about clothes—it’s a full-on personality, a mood swing, and sometimes… a public apology (low-rise jeans, we’re looking at you). If you were born in the 1990s, you didn’t just witness fashion evolution—you survived it. And honestly? That deserves a medal… preferably chunky, plastic, and neon. Let’s take a glitter-filled walk [&hellip;]
- [Préserver la gratuité des festivals au Quartier des spectacles](https://mobtreal.com/preserver-la-gratuite-des-festivals-au-quartier-des-spectacles/): Le Partenariat du Quartier des spectacles est heureux de partager les conclusions d’un rapport comprenant cinq grandes recommandations visant à pérenniser les festivals dans le Quartier des spectacles et à maintenir la gratuité de leur offre culturelle extérieure. Le Partenariat soutiendra deux projets découlant des recommandations pour redéfinir le modèle de financement des festivals et [&hellip;]
- [ParaNorma PI at the 35th Montreal Fringe Festival](https://mobtreal.com/paranorma-pi-at-the-35th-montreal-fringe-festival/): Hold onto your Ouija boards, Montreal—&nbsp;ParaNorma PI&nbsp;is coming to the Montreal&nbsp;Fringe&nbsp;Festival, June 5 –15, 2025! Fat, Fearless and ferociously funny: ParaNorma PI puts the BOO in BOO-ty! She solves crimes, she summons spirits, she strips like the Devil’s Watching. Fresh off a trail of seductively spooky success at the OUTstages Festival in Victoria, BC, this [&hellip;]
- ["Kill 'Em With Kindness" at the Montreal FRINGE Festival](https://mobtreal.com/kill-em-with-kindness-at-the-montreal-fringe-festival/): “A protest gone wrong. A man killed in broad daylight. Kai, a bad activist with a good heart, must seek forgiveness. But is he sorry?” A dark comedy exploring the messy morals of modern life, this is a show about fear, f***ing up, and finding the light. In an age of ecological collapse, merely getting [&hellip;]
- [Soft Clown Natasha Mercado Brings Acclaimed Solo Show #1 SON to the Montreal Fringe](https://mobtreal.com/soft-clown-natasha-mercado-brings-acclaimed-solo-show-1-son-to-the-montreal-fringe/): Fresh off her off-West End debut as headliner for the “Look For the Woman” festival, award-winning performer Natasha Mercado is bringing her latest solo show, #1 Son, to the Montreal Fringe Festival. Known for her bold physical comedy and absurdist, heartfelt storytelling, Mercado delivers a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience that is equal parts hilarious and deeply moving. #1 Son explores the [&hellip;]
- [A Love Unbecoming at the 35th Montreal FRINGE Festival](https://mobtreal.com/a-love-unbecoming-at-the-35th-montreal-fringe-festival/): A dream team of seasoned festival pros has assembled to bring Montreal audiences a hilarious, fast-paced, classic-but-new farce at the 2025 Fringe Fest. If there was ever such a thing as “a sure bet” at this festival of wild experimentation, it&#8217;s probably this. A witty, absurd look behind the scenes of a 1940s wartime British [&hellip;]
- [“THE FEST OF THE FEST” Mile End IMPROV X The Montreal FRINGE! June 5 - 14](https://mobtreal.com/the-fest-of-the-fest-mile-end-improv-x-the-montreal-fringe-june-5-14/): For the second consecutive year, an improv festival is taking place within the 2025 St Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival! The comedic heads at Mile End Improv are programming some of our biggest and best shows, featuring six different shows, six different concepts and six different casts. Mama mia! THURSDAY, June 5 / 8:30 pm &#8211; [&hellip;]
- [JOHNNIE MCNAMARA WALKER’S INTERNATIONALLY CELEBRATED SOLO SHOW MAKES ITS MONTREAL DEBUT!](https://mobtreal.com/johnnie-mcnamara-walkers-internationally-celebrated-solo-show-makes-its-montreal-debut/): ★★★★★ “Comic genius… an experience not to be missed!” The Irish Times Johnnie McNamara Walker is thrilled to be making his Montreal Fringe Festival debut with his internationally-acclaimed solo show The Heterosexuals! First performed at the 2022 Edmonton Fringe, Johnnie has spent the last three years touring his hit show, wowing audiences and selling out houses in Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Dublin [&hellip;]
- [Steve Hackett celebrates the 50th anniversary of the concept album: The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway](https://mobtreal.com/steve-hackett-celebrates-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-concept-album-the-lamb-lies-down-on-broadwayoctober-9th-at-salle-wilfrid-pelletier-place-des-arts/): Tickets for the guitar virtuoso’s only Quebec concert will be on sale this Friday, March 14th For years now, Steve Hackett has been touring relentlessly with sold out performances around the world. He now celebrates the 50th anniversary of the legendary Genesis album The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway with his new Genesis Greats, Lamb [&hellip;]
- [La Maison Théâtre présente "Angle Mort" le 12 au 16 février prochain ](https://mobtreal.com/la-maison-theatre-presente-angle-mort-le-12-au-16-fevrier-prochain/): Un exemple de résilience et de joie de vivre pour les 12 ans et plus Montréal, le 22 janvier 2025&nbsp;– La Maison Théâtre est très heureuse d’accueillir sur ses planches&nbsp;Angle Mort, du&nbsp;12 au 16 février&nbsp;prochain. Dans un récit autobiographique décomplexé, énergique et plein d’humour, l’autrice et metteure en scène raconte son enfance dans le nord [&hellip;]
- [Gagnez des billets pour voir Gladiateur II](https://mobtreal.com/gagnez-des-billets-pour-voir-gladiator-ii/): GLADIATEUR II EST UNIQUEMENT AU CINÉMA LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2024 Du réalisateur légendaire Ridley Scott, Gladiateur II poursuit la saga épique de pouvoir, d’intrigue et de vengeance se déroulant dans la Rome antique. Des années après avoir assisté à la mort du héros acclamé Maximus par les mains de son oncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) se [&hellip;]
- [Win Tickets to see Gladiator II](https://mobtreal.com/win-tickets-to-see-gladiator-ii/): GLADIATOR II IS ONLY IN THEATRES ON NOVEMBER 22, 2024 From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after [&hellip;]
- [SLIPPERY MOON THEATRE presents Mom Ballet](https://mobtreal.com/slippery-moon-theatre-presents-mom-ballet/): Pointe shoes or baby boots? Set in a washroom, this play is about motherhood and the decision to have children. Funny and heartbreaking, the story features three ballet dancers and music performed by guitarist loana Gandrabur. Slippery Moon Theatre will be debuting its play Mom Ballet in the 2024 Montréal FRINGE Festival. Performances will take [&hellip;]
- [HEDWIG &amp; THE ANGRY INCH at FRINGE 2024](https://mobtreal.com/hedwig-the-angry-inch-at-fringe-2024/): Winner of the Tony Award, Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Musical, Hedwig &amp; The Angry Inch is the story of Hedwig Schmidt, an East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess who is the victim of a botched sex-change operation that leaves her with “an angry inch.” This outrageous &amp; unexpectedly [&hellip;]
- ["Tango, It Takes Two" at the FringeMTL 2024](https://mobtreal.com/tango-it-takes-two-at-the-fringemtl-2024/): Following two blazing years of sold-out shows at the Montreal Fringe, PointeTango is back from Buenos Aires with a breathtaking new performance! “Sensational. Rapid-fire footwork. Oozing sensuality” &#8211; Cult MTLDirected by Alexander Richardson Choreographed &amp; performed by Alexander Richardson &amp; Erin Scott-Kafadar PointeTango Dance Company’s award-winning tango-ballet duo ignites the stage in this unforgettable tango [&hellip;]
- [TALK SHOW HOST HARVEY BROWNSTONE BEING HONORED BY QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LAW](https://mobtreal.com/talk-show-host-harvey-brownstone-being-honored-by-queens-university-faculty-of-law/): Harvey Brownstone, host of the popular celebrity talk show “Harvey Brownstone Interviews”, has had a most distinguished career.&nbsp; He was the first openly gay judge in Canada, the first sitting judge to write a best-selling book “Tug of War: A Judge’s Verdict on Separation, Custody Battles and the Bitter Realities of Family Court”, the first [&hellip;]
- [OSHEAGA 2024 FESTIVAL LINEUP IS HERE!](https://mobtreal.com/osheaga-2024-festival-lineup-is-here/): STACKED LINEUP INCLUDES ESTABLISHED MEGASTARS AND LEADERS OF THE NEW VANGUARD! The 2024 edition of the OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light is fast approaching and this year’s wide array of performers is nothing short of exceptional &#8211; balancing legends with up-and-comers, high energy with intimacy, and all [&hellip;]
- [Celebrating black excellence: 8th edition of Gala Dynastie](https://mobtreal.com/celebrating-black-excellence-8th-edition-of-gala-dynastie/): In a city as diverse and vibrant as Montreal, where individuals of Black heritage shine through their exceptional contributions across various fields, it is imperative to celebrate and recognize this rich cultural tapestry. The 8th edition of Gala Dynastie, presented by the Fondation Dynastie at the Place des Arts from April 20 to 27, serves [&hellip;]
- [Diggers](https://mobtreal.com/diggers/): &#8211;A Black Theatre Workshop and Prairie Theatre Exchange Co-Production. Diggers&nbsp;is a&nbsp;Black Theatre Workshop&nbsp;and&nbsp;Prairie Theatre Exchange&nbsp;Co-Production. The play centres around 3 gravediggers, their dedication to their work, and how they are viewed, and sometimes excluded, by fellow citizens of their village.&nbsp;Diggers&nbsp;will be presented at&nbsp;The Segal Centre for Performing Arts&nbsp;(Studio), from February 1st to the 17th. A&nbsp;Black [&hellip;]
- [Many Stories, One History:](https://mobtreal.com/many-stories-one-history/): A Colourful 33rd edition of Black History Month for 2024! Montreal, January 25, 2024&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;The Round Table on Black History Month&nbsp;is launching its programming for the 33rd time, which is intended to reach an ever-growing audience throughout Quebec. Content creator and actor&nbsp;Tailaire Laguerre (AKA Tai TL)&nbsp;will be the Francophone spokesperson, in tandem with meditation teacher, writer, [&hellip;]
- [Weaponizing Children By Howard Bloom](https://mobtreal.com/weaponizing-children-by-howard-bloom/): Israel has declared that it now has control over the biggest hospital in Gaza, a hospital built by an Israeli architect, al Shifa Hospital. Why attack a hospital with numerous buildings, a staff of 700, 650 patients and up to 3,000 people seeking shelter?&nbsp; Israel’s army, the Israel Defense Force, has long said that Hamas’ [&hellip;]
- [Rocky Horror Picture Show Montreal est de retour !](https://mobtreal.com/rocky-horror-picture-show-montreal-is-back/): « Laissez-vous aller! Venez goûter au fruit défendu! N’en rêvez plus: venez le vivre! » “Give yourself over to absolute pleasure. Don’t dream it, be it… ” Pour célébrer les 25 ans de l’ultime événement interactif, le bal d’Halloween du The Rocky Horror Picture Show va occuper le Cinéma Impérial, la magnifique salle de cinéma au cœur du Quartier [&hellip;]
- [Orgullo Latinx: La Fiesta Draglesque](https://mobtreal.com/orgullo-latinx-la-fiesta-draglesque/): Latino Burlesque Canada est fier d&#8217;organiser le plus grand spectacle et la plus grande fête latinx de tous les temps. Oui, pour la première fois 14 artistes latinx seront sur scène tous ensemble afin de célébrer notre diversité notre « queerness », notre fierté ou &#8221; nuestro orgullo &#8220;, en espagnol. De plus, ceci est un événement autofinancé. [&hellip;]
- [Just For Laughs MONTRÉAL ICONIC STREET FESTIVAL IS BACK JULY 20th - 29th 2023](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-montreal-iconic-street-festival-is-back-july-20th-29th-2023/): The festival once again brings the laughter to the city’s downtown core,&nbsp;in the Quartier des Spectacles! Renowned for its famous free street festival, Juste pour rire MONTRÉAL / Just for Laughs MONTRÉAL, sponsored by Beneva and in partnership with Loto-Québec, will provide an impressive lineup of free outdoor comedy events in both French and English [&hellip;]
- [Le 27e Festival Fantasia Est de Retour DU 20 JUILLET AU 9 AOÛT 2023](https://mobtreal.com/le-27e-festival-fantasia-est-de-retour-du-20-juillet-au-9-aout-2023/): DU 20 JUILLET AU 9 AOÛT 2023 Les Fantastiques Week-ends du Cinéma Québécois sont de retour tous les weekends dans le cadre du Festival International de Films Fantasia dont la 27e édition aura lieu à Montréal du 20 juillet au 9 août prochain. Célébrant le cinéma de genre québécois dans son expression la plus complète [&hellip;]
- [LA PESÉE DU COEUR: Un roman de Catherine Harton](https://mobtreal.com/la-pesee-du-coeur-un-roman-de-catherine-harton/): En librairie le 12 août 2023 Les éditions Marchand de Feuilles sont heureuses d’annoncer que le livre&nbsp;La pesée du cœur&nbsp;sera disponible en librairie le&nbsp;12 août prochain, à l’occasion de la&nbsp;journée&nbsp;J’achète un livre québécois. Écrit par l’autrice&nbsp;Catherine Harton,&nbsp;La pesée du cœur&nbsp;est un roman où les objets, les personnes et les sentiments disparaissent sous des couches de [&hellip;]
- [L’ESTIVAL DU NOUVEAU CINÉMA DE RETOUR DU 31 AOÛT AU 3 SEPTEMBRE  ](https://mobtreal.com/lestival-du-nouveau-cinema-de-retour-du-31-aout-au-3-septembre/): 4 SOIRÉES DE PROJECTIONS EN PLEIN AIR SUR L’ESPLANADE TRANQUILLE DU QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES En préambule de sa 52e édition, qui aura lieu du 4 au 15 octobre prochain, le Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal (FNC) est très heureux de convier le public à la 3e édition de l’Estival du nouveau cinéma qui se déroulera du 31 août [&hellip;]
- [OSHEAGA 2023 DAILY SCHEDULE IS HERE!](https://mobtreal.com/osheaga-2023-daily-schedule-is-here/): FRED AGAIN.., BABY KEEM, THE FLAMING LIPS,KIM PETRAS, SOFI TUKKER,&nbsp;CIGARETTES AFTER SEX, REMA, REZZ, and many many more! AUGUST 4 TO&nbsp;6, 2023 Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal The&nbsp;OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival&nbsp;presented by&nbsp;Bell in collaboration with&nbsp;Coors Light&nbsp;is thrilled to unveil the&nbsp;daily&nbsp;schedule of its star-studded 3-day event! This year&#8217;s festival&nbsp;looks to be one of the best and most [&hellip;]
- [SADEC 1965: A LOVE STORY at the Montreal Fringe Festival](https://mobtreal.com/sadec-1965-a-love-story-at-the-montreal-fringe-festival/): SADEC 1965: A LOVE STORY, a solo show written and performed by DC-based storyteller Flora Le, is part of the 2023 Montreal Fringe Festival. This powerful storytelling piece is best described as “Motorcycle Diaries” meets “Eat, Pray, Love” set in Vietnam. In 2013, Flora rode a motorcycle across Vietnam for six weeks, solo, in an attempt to [&hellip;]
- [Comedian Gianmarco Soresi in Montreal at Club Soda, Just For the Culture, July 18-26](https://mobtreal.com/comedian-gianmarco-soresi-in-montreal-at-club-soda-just-for-the-culture-july-18-26/): “One of the funniest comedians in the world” Pete Holmes &#8220;a distinctive comic voice&#8230; giving voice to our collective anxiety” NPR&#8217;s Pop Culture Happy Hour “Heartfelt and hilarious storyteller” 365 Things To Do In Houston “One of the funniest people to grace the interwebs” Comedy Cake “Soresi is undoubtedly on his way up.” Houston Press [&hellip;]
- [Survivor’s Remorse by Habib Siam - Montreal May 27th](https://mobtreal.com/survivors-remorse/): &#8220;By July 2019, the situation in Lebanon had already taken a turn. The emotional weight of watching your country collapse, from a distance, is difficult to articulate. You become mentally and emotionally tethered to a place so far removed from your physical surroundings. Not just in geographic distance, but in the experiences that dictate the [&hellip;]
- [La Maison Théâtre présente Alice de l’autre côté du 10 au 28 mai 2023](https://mobtreal.com/la-maison-theatre-presente-alice-de-lautre-cote-du-10-au-28-mai-2023/): Un univers scénique inventif La Maison Théâtre est très heureuse d’accueillir Alice de l’autre côté entre ses murs du 10 au 28 mai prochain. Cette production s’adresse au jeune public de 6 à 12 ans. Spécialiste dans l&#8217;art de revisiter les classiques dont on raffole, la compagnie Tout à Trac revient cette fois avec une histoire inédite, où les [&hellip;]
- [Patrick Hakeem Misnationalized](https://mobtreal.com/patrick-hakeem-misnationalized/): Patrick Hakeem is returning for the first time since Pandemy 2020 to his hometown of Montreal. Come see him headline at 3rd-Floor Comedy Club! Patrick Hakeem is one of Canada’s quickest-rising comedians. Hakeem has performed at JFL42, Icebreakers, Ice Cold, Zoofest and NXNE festivals, to name a few. He has also been featured on Sirius [&hellip;]
- [51E FESTIVAL DU NOUVEAU CINÉMA](https://mobtreal.com/nouveau-cinema/): DU 5 AU 16 OCTOBRE LES SOIRÉES DE LA LOUVE DE RETOUR À L’AGORA DU CŒUR DES SCIENCES DE L’UQAM Le&nbsp;Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal&nbsp;(FNC) est heureux d’annoncer le retour des Soirées de la louve du 5 au 15 octobre à l’occasion de sa 51e&nbsp;édition. Tous les soirs, pendant la durée du Festival, les [&hellip;]
- [2022 Montreal Vegan Festival](https://mobtreal.com/2022-montreal-vegan-festival/): Alive and Kicking: Montreal Vegan Festival is Back! For its 9th edition,&nbsp;Montreal Vegan Festival&nbsp;returns to the&nbsp;Palais des Congrès. On Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th 2022, the festival for all food lovers will be back in downtown Montreal. For two days, foodies from all walks of life are invited to experience the vegan lifestyle [&hellip;]
- [Take a Chance on WISTA's Mamma Mia this fall](https://mobtreal.com/take-a-chance-on-wistas-mamma-mia-this-fall/): Here we go again! After a two-and-a-half-year hiatus from live performances, WISTA is thrilled to finally head back onstage with our upcoming production of&nbsp;MAMMA MIA!&nbsp;The show will run for 6 performances: September 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 7:30 PM, as well as September 10 and 17 at 1:30 PM at the Louise Chalmers Theatre [&hellip;]
- [Festival Time in Montréal - JFL Originals](https://mobtreal.com/festival-time-in-montreal-jfl-originals/): How does it all end? In an uproar of laughs! On the last day of the festival, I finally got my media tickets approved to check out the JFL Originals taping at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine. So many wonderful memories at this venue. From hilarious comedy shows to encountering famous comedians to meeting peeps in the front [&hellip;]
- [Radio III / ᎦᏬᏂᏍᎩ ᏦᎢ](https://mobtreal.com/radio-iii/): a futuristic Indigenous dance concert a collaboration between dance artists Hanako Hoshimi-Caines, Zoë Poluch, and artist-composer Elisa Harkins On September 12, 13 &amp; 14, 2022,&nbsp;MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels)&nbsp;presents&nbsp;Radio III / ᎦᏬᏂᏍᎩ ᏦᎢ&nbsp;the result of a first-time collaboration between&nbsp;Hanako Hoshimi-Caines,&nbsp;Zoë Poluch&nbsp;and&nbsp;Elisa Harkins. Part futuristic Indigenous concert and part beautifully disconcerting dance performance, this trio strives to [&hellip;]
- ['Fa...que'](https://mobtreal.com/faque/): &#8216;Fa&#8230;que&#8217; by Daphne Boyer An exhibition that showcases her family’s Métis heritage and honours plants and animals as kin From September 8 to October 8, 2022, MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels) presents &#8216;Fa&#8230;que&#8217;, an exhibition of recent works by Métis visual artist Daphne Boyer. This is an opportunity to discover a rich and vibrant body of work that combines plant [&hellip;]
- [Festival Time in Montreal - JFL Nasty Show](https://mobtreal.com/festival-time-in-montreal-jfl-nasty-show/): This was the year. The first real summer when Montreal was fully re-opened after a 2+ year pandemic, numerous lockdowns and lots of take-out, Mobtreal no different than everybody else, was coming out of the house again. Like many small businesses, entrepreneurs and hustlers, The Mob had to regroup, rethink and start again. So of [&hellip;]
- [Chatting with Rick Mercer about Just For Laughs 40](https://mobtreal.com/chatting-with-rick-mercer-about-just-for-laughs-40/): If you&#8217;re Canadian, watched the CBC and have been alive for more than 20 years, you know of the Canadian Comedy Legend Rick Mercer. I remember my Tuesday nights being scheduled in my head to not miss The Mercer Report and This Hour Has 22 Minutes. The rants in the back of Toronto&#8217;s alleys, which [&hellip;]
- [Chatting with Dave Merheje about Just For Laughs 40](https://mobtreal.com/chatting-with-dave-merheje-about-just-for-laughs-40/): After 2 years of not covering comedy shows, the Mob is back at Just For Laughs for their 40th-anniversary festival. We are so excited to get back into the laughter, the chats and sharing with Montreal the fantastic Canadian talent that awaits them this summer. I was super happy to catch up with someone I&#8217;ve [&hellip;]
- [Stranger Than Kindness: The Nick Cave Exhibition](https://mobtreal.com/nick-cave/): North American Premiere! Stranger Than Kindness: The&nbsp;Nick&nbsp;Cave&nbsp;Exhibition is&nbsp;presented until August 7 at the Galerie de la Maison du Festival in Montreal, in the Quartier des spectacles. This is the North American premiere of the exhibition, which was previously presented at The Black Diamond, Copenhagen, Denmark. There are currently no plans for the exhibition to travel [&hellip;]
- [The CANFRAN Comedy Show at the Zoofest /OFFJFL Festival 2022](https://mobtreal.com/the-canfran-comedy-show-at-the-zoofest-offjfl-festival-2022/): The bilingual CANFRAN Comedy Show will take place at the Zoofest/OFF JFL Festival on&nbsp; July 14, 2022, at The Studio Hydro-Québec in Montreal. This Canadian bilingual show will feature French-speaking and English-speaking comedians from Canada who will exchange their culture and experiences in both of Canada&#8217;s official languages. Hosted by award-winning Canadian comedian Rachelle Elie [&hellip;]
- [FringeMTL: TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!](https://mobtreal.com/fringemtl/): MainLine Theatre invites Montrealers to kick off their summer with the 32nd edition of the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival, taking place from May 30 to June 19, 2022. Tickets are now on sale for shows by 500 artists, including 500 performances by 77 companies from around the world. This year’s festival is jam-packed with art [&hellip;]
- [A Little Bit Pregnant](https://mobtreal.com/a-little-bit-pregnant/): at Fringe this summer! At the centre of it all is an unplanned pregnancy in an unhealthy relationship. Tasha and Shane have been together for 3 years and fight all the time. They still have a lot of love for each other, but do they still like each other? A passionate musician, Tasha is in [&hellip;]
- [Opening night @JARDINS GAMELIN](https://mobtreal.com/opening-night-jardins-gamelin/): As summer knocks on our door, here I was sitting at Jardins Gamelin awaiting to discover La Fanfare Jarry, Titelaine, and The Brooks. The music was perfect for the mood, from the DJ to the performers and you could tell just by looking around that everyone was having a great time. We noticed some were [&hellip;]
- [Hymnal by Val Thomas](https://mobtreal.com/val-thomas/): Val Thomas to release new EP Hymnal and single &#8220;Mercy&#8221; with official music video on June 17th Montreal, May 25th, 2022 &#8211; 3 months after the release of her most recent single &#8220;Last Drop&#8221;,&nbsp;Val Thomas&nbsp;returns with her&nbsp;new EP&nbsp;Hymnal&nbsp;due out on June 17th. The single &#8220;Mercy&#8221; will come out the same day and will be accompanied by an official music video. [&hellip;]
- [NON STOP 24/24](https://mobtreal.com/non-stop-24-24/): Un premier événement pilote réussi à la SAT C’est hier, lundi 23 mai à 3h du matin, que s’est achevé NON STOP 24/24, premier événement pilote pour lequel la Ville a accordé une dérogation exceptionnelle pour opérer un permis d’alcool en continu pendant plus de 24h. Aucun incident n’a été rapporté lors de l’événement, qui [&hellip;]
- [FRIDA KAHLO: The life of an icon](https://mobtreal.com/frida-kahlo/): The Frida Kahlo Corporation, Layers of Reality, and Primo Entertainment Group announced that the world’s only official exhibition of ‘Frida Kahlo, The Life of an Icon’, is making its North American debut in Montréal, and will be opening on June 10, 2022 at the Arsenal Contemporary Art, with tickets going on sale on May 5, [&hellip;]
- [Jazz is BACK!](https://mobtreal.com/jazz-is-back/): Back and better than ever! The 42nd edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto, will soon be here! As Montréal returns to normal, the festival is getting ready to bring back the magic and fun of major music happenings in the city centre. In total, more than 350 concerts presented by artists from [&hellip;]
- [Run Nawrocki Run! Escape from Banff Prison](https://mobtreal.com/run-nawrocki-run-escape-from-banff-prison/): Hold the dates! Commemorating June 20, the anniversary of the end of Canada’s WW1 internment of Ukrainians coast-to-coast, and World Refugee Day Les Pages Noires Productions and Babushka Theatre present The return digital performances of Run Nawrocki Run! Escape from Banff Prison Written and performed by&nbsp;Norman Nawrocki Music by&nbsp;Norman &amp; Vivian Nawrocki Watch the trailer [&hellip;]
- [Save the Date - JFL 2022](https://mobtreal.com/save-the-date-jfl-2022/): MAJOR LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT COMING WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 In celebration of this year’s 40th anniversary, Just For Laughs MONTRÉAL is ready to share MORE artists coming to perform in this year’s festival! This international festival has put Canada on the world map as the epicentre of comedy. You do not want to miss it. So keep your eyes [&hellip;]
- [Montréal au sommet de la nuit](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-au-sommet-de-la-nuit/): Une autre nuit est possible! C’est mercredi, le 18 mai à 18h à la Tulipe, que sera donné le coup d’envoi de Montréal au Sommet de la nuit 2022 avec un Micro ouvert,&nbsp;un événement citoyen et participatif où tous sont invités à débattre des nuits montréalaises et de leur écosystème.&nbsp;Le Sommet se poursuivra ensuite les [&hellip;]
- [OfF PIKNIC 2022](https://mobtreal.com/offpiknic/): HEAD DOWN TO MEET SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC SCENE! All summer long,&nbsp;Piknic Électronik&nbsp;will be offering&nbsp;OfF Piknic evenings, a series of special events where some of the biggest names in electronic music will take to the turntables at parc Jean Drapeau. The&nbsp;OfF Piknic&nbsp;experience is a must for mega fans this summer, [&hellip;]
- [SUNDAYS AT PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU](https://mobtreal.com/piknicelectronik/): PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK IS BACK STARTING MAY 22ND! No need to wait much longer! After a late start to spring,&nbsp;Piknic Électronik&nbsp;is excited to be back May 22nd at parc Jean-Drapeau. This 19th season will feature the reopening of&nbsp;Piknic Électronik’s outdoor venue at full capacity—the first time since 2019. Plus the space has been optimized to offer [&hellip;]
- [Crooner Matt Dusk on tour across Quebec in the spring of 2022](https://mobtreal.com/crooner-matt-dusk-on-tour-across-quebec-in-the-spring-of-2022/): The Matt Dusk Sings Sinatra tour will be presented in 10 cities across the province in May Canadian crooner Matt Dusk hits the road in the spring, touring across Quebec. The multi-award-winning, platinum-selling artist will embark on a province-wide tour this spring, followed by a Western-Canadian tour in the fall of 2022, presenting some of [&hellip;]
- [The International Festival of Films on Art  will open its 40th edition with Hugo Latulippe’s film Je me soulève](https://mobtreal.com/the-international-festival-of-films-on-art-will-open-its-40th-edition-with-hugo-latulippes-film-je-me-souleve/): The International Festival of Films on Art (Le FIFA) is pleased to announce that Hugo Latulippe’s film Je me soulève, a world première and in competition, will open its 40th edition (March 15–27, 2022).  With theatre screenings March 15 at the Monument National in Montréal and March 16–17 at the Musée national des beaux-arts du [&hellip;]
- [Greg Goes All In: From Actor to Poker Content Creator](https://mobtreal.com/greg-goes-all-in-from-actor-to-poker-content-creator/): Nowadays, famous figures in poker aren’t necessarily elite players anymore. Some of them, like Greg Goes All In, began playing for the memes and the fun of it. But things changed when his&nbsp;parody channel&nbsp;on YouTube slowly started to gain traction. Now, with a 23,600 subscriber count and more than 4 million views, the future of [&hellip;]
- [CANADA’S WALK OF FAME NAMES SINGER-SONGWRITER ANGEL BARIBEAU OF QUEBEC THE GRAND PRIZE RECIPIENT OF ITS RBC EMERGING MUSICIAN PROGRAM](https://mobtreal.com/canadas-walk-of-fame-names-singer-songwriter-angel-baribeau-of-quebec-the-grand-prize-recipient-of-its-rbc-emerging-musician-program/): Recipients of the 9th Annual Canada’s Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Program are:Top Row L-R: Angel Baribeau of Mistissini, QC, Grand Prize Winner and YASSiN &amp; Sean Terrio of Oakville ON, Second Prize Winners Botton Row L-R Third Prize Finalists: Boogey the Beat of Winnipeg MB, GRAE of Toronto, ON, Madison Olds of Vancouver, [&hellip;]
- [Iconic Canadian institution, Just For Laughs launches new NFT beta marketplace to own a piece of comedy history](https://mobtreal.com/iconic-canadian-institution-just-for-laughs-launches-new-nft-beta-marketplace-to-own-a-piece-of-comedy-history/): JUST FOR LAUGHS LAUNCHES GALLERIA, A NEW NFT BETA MARKETPLACE FOR THE ART OF COMEDY IN CELEBRATION OF JUST FOR LAUGHS’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY, THE COMEDY CONGLOMERATE IS NOW OFFERING FANS A CHANCE TO OWN A PIECE OF COMEDY HISTORY  INCLUDING THE FIRST-EVER RECORDED LAUGH AT THE ICONIC MONTREAL FESTIVAL! The BETA Marketplace opens November 15, 2021Auction runs [&hellip;]
- [Mille et une façons de célébrer l'hiver au Centre Ville de Montréal jusqu'au mois de mars 2022](https://mobtreal.com/mille-et-une-facons-de-celebrer-lhiver-au-centre-ville-de-montreal-jusquau-mois-de-mars-2022/): Depuis ce lundi&nbsp;15&nbsp;novembre et jusqu’en mars 2022, le Partenariat du Quartier des spectacles, Montréal centre-ville, le Grand Marché de Noël, XP_MTL, le Festival Noël dans le Parc et MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE feront du centre-ville une destination hivernale féérique, festive et chaleureuse. Alors que les mesures sanitaires s’assouplissent, leurs nombreuses initiatives permettront au public de faire [&hellip;]
- [IGLOOFEST EST DE RETOUR AU VIEUX-PORT DE MONTRÉAL POUR CÉLÉBRER SA 15E ÉDITION](https://mobtreal.com/igloofest-est-de-retour-au-vieux-port-de-montreal-pour-celebrer-sa-15e-edition/): Après une longue année d&#8217;hibernation à la maison,&nbsp;Igloofest, le festival de musique le plus froid au monde, souligne son grand retour pendant quatre fins de semaine tous les jeudis, vendredis et samedis de l’hiver, du 13 janvier au 5 février 2022 au Vieux-Port de Montréal. Présenté par&nbsp;Sapporo&nbsp;et en collaboration avec&nbsp;Vidéotron et Solotech, la 15e édition [&hellip;]
- [IGLOOFEST RETURNS TO THE OLD PORT OF MONTREAL TO CELEBRATE ITS 15TH SEASON](https://mobtreal.com/igloofest-returns-to-the-old-port-of-montreal-to-celebrate-its-15th-season/): After a long year of hibernating at home,&nbsp;Igloofest—the coldest music festival in the world—is back for 4 weekends (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) this winter between January 13 and February 5, 2022, at the Old Port of Montreal. Presented by&nbsp;Sapporo&nbsp;&#8211; with the collaboration of&nbsp;Videotron&nbsp;and&nbsp;Solotech&nbsp;&#8211; the festival’s 15th season invites all winter warriors and music lovers to experience [&hellip;]
- [Blood in the Snow Film Festival](https://mobtreal.com/blood-in-the-snow-film-festival/): Blood in the Snow Film Festival returns to the Royal Cinema Nov 18 – 23 with stellar lineup for horror fans Blood in the Snow Film Festival (BITS), a unique and imaginative showcase of contemporary Canadian horror films, is pleased to announce the lineup for the in-theatre portion of this year’s hybrid festival taking place November [&hellip;]
- [Montreal Vegan Festival 2021](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-vegan-festival-2021-announces-program/): Montreal Vegan Festival 2021 Unveils Program! 8th Edition of the Festival to Take Place Online for Free Saturday, November 6th, During World Vegan Month. The&nbsp;Montreal Vegan Festival (FVM)&nbsp;is delighted to once again arouse curiosity and taste buds alike via a series of events on&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;and the&nbsp;FVM website, for the enjoyment of all. The goal for this [&hellip;]
- [Just For Laughs Montreal confirms 2022 festival return with first concert show announced, Bill Burr!](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-montreal-confirms-2022-festival-return-with-first-concert-show-announced-bill-burr/): JUST FOR LAUGHS MONTREAL SETS ITS RETURN NEXT SUMMER BY ANNOUNCING THEIR FIRST ARENA SHOWWITH COMEDY TOUR DE FORCE, BILL BURR AS PART OF THE BILL BURR (SLIGHT RETURN)ARENA AND AMPHITHEATER TOUR THIS WILL BE HIS LONG-AWAITED RETURN AFTER HIS 2020 FESTIVAL SHOW POSTPONEMENTTickets go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, October 13th at 10:00 AM EST [&hellip;]
- [PRÉSENTATION EXCEPTIONNELLE DE DUNE,  17 octobre](https://mobtreal.com/presentation-exceptionnelle-de-dune-17-octobre/): Alors que sa 50e édition prend son envol aujourd’hui, le Festival du nouveau cinéma (FNC) est très heureux d’annoncer qu’il présentera DUNE de Denis Villeneuve, lors de sa toute dernière séance le dimanche 17 octobre au Cinéma Impérial à 20h. Adaptation du roman de Frank Herbert, DUNE de Warner Bros. Pictures et Legendary Pictures est l’un des films les plus attendus [&hellip;]
- [All-New Original Series ROAST BATTLE CANADA Fires Up CTV Comedy Channel, October 11](https://mobtreal.com/all-new-original-series-roast-battle-canada-fires-up-ctv-comedy-channel-october-11/): As revealed during CTV’s Emmy® Awards broadcast, Monday nights are about to get vicious when CTV Comedy Channel’s all-new trash-talking original series, ROAST BATTLE CANADA, debuts Oct. 11. The eight-episode, half-hour series features some of Canada&#8217;s most cutthroat comics going burn-for-burn in a weekly war of words, Mondays at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. All-new episodes will [&hellip;]
- [SOON, TOMORROW MAYBE - A ONE-ON-ONE LIVE PHONE-CALL PLAY](https://mobtreal.com/soon-tomorrow-maybe-a-one-on-one-live-phone-call-play/): Théâtre Déchaînés, whose mandate is to offer ethical and accessible participatory theatre, will be presenting Soon, Tomorrow Maybe, from September 14th to October 17th, 2021. This unique play proposes a participatory experience, interpreted live on the phone, for one audience member at the time, in a conversation-like manner. At the end of the telephone line, [&hellip;]
- [fantasia 2021: WOODLANDS DARK AND DAYS BEWITCHED, a folk horror chronicle](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-2021-woodlands-dark-and-days-bewitched-a-folk-horror-chronicle/): In recent years folk horror has become a predominant force in the genre. From recent flicks like THE VVITCH and MIDSOMMAR, to classics like WICKERMAN (1973) and WITCHFINDER GENERAL, Folk Horror is constantly being rediscovered by film nerds of all ages. There’s a lot to see in this subgenre. So, it’s no surprise to find [&hellip;]
- [FANTASIA 2021: SCREAM WITH DELIGHT AT ALIEN ON STAGE](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-2021-scream-with-delight-at-alien-on-stage/): A group of bus drivers, from Dorsett, England, embark on a bizarrely engaging, and strangely compelling, amateur stage production of Ridley Scott’s ALIEN. In what looks like what could be a brilliant satirical piece is a totally real documentary of a group of working class Britts attempting the very ambitious task of turning a complicated, [&hellip;]
- [FANTASIA 2021 - KING KNIGHT HAILS THE OUTCASTS](https://mobtreal.com/fantasia-2021-king-knight-hails-the-outcasts/): The head of a modern witch coven finds his life turned upside-down when a terrible dark secret from his past surfaces, causing him to go on a journey of self-discovery to the scariest of all places… his high school reunion! It wouldn’t be a proper fest lineup without a Richard Bates Jr. film, and KING [&hellip;]
- [The Mob at Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada](https://mobtreal.com/the-mob-at-jfls-comedy-night-in-canada/): On Wednesday night, it felt very surreal to have plans to go see a 10 pm show at Club Soda! All I knew about Comedy Night in Canada before the show was that it was going to be hosted by Ali Hassan. My friend and I were the first people in line, chomping at the [&hellip;]
- [Just For Laughs Original Series at the Comedy Nest](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-original-series-at-the-comedy-nest/): During my weeklong stay in Montreal, I had the opportunity to check out some comedy shows at the Just For Laughs Festival. What an amazing way to end off a week-long vacation! The 39th Annual Just For Laughs Festival has been produced with a hybrid model this year, with live shows happening in Montreal, New [&hellip;]
- [Montreal Indie Comedy: About Last Week](https://mobtreal.com/montreal-indie-comedy-about-last-week/): Comedy is back in a real way in Montreal this summer! During my week-long stay, I had the opportunity to sample a great cross-section of stand-up shows (I’m still in euphoric shock as I write this). One thing is for sure, independent comedy is always a great way to see some heavy-hitting headliners in exclusive [&hellip;]
- [Just For Laughs 2021 Kicks OFF In Montreal](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-kicks-off-in-montreal/): After being locked up for over a year, Montreal is ready to get back to it. So are the festivals! The Just For Laughs festival is back in Montreal, New York and Los Angeles this year. But like many things re-opening, there are some new things happening at the festival. Just For Laughs MONTRÉAL is [&hellip;]
- [FringeMTL welcomes audiences for 154 in-person performances from June 10-20, 2021](https://mobtreal.com/fringemtl-welcomes-audiences-for-154-in-person-performances-from-june-10-20-2021/): MainLine Theatre prepares to welcome eager audiences to the first in-person FringeMTL performances since 2019 as a part of the 30th anniversary of the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival. With shows from June 10-20, the festival boasts 154 shows in 5 venues and a very special walking tour with Plateau Astro. Online on-demand programming continues through [&hellip;]
- [Steve P. Hamm: Actor on the Move](https://mobtreal.com/steve-p-hamm-actor-on-the-move/): Rising superstar actor/model Steve P. Hamm is creating a buzz all over Hollywood. With his good looks, mysterious and humble persona, he suddenly finds himself in positive demand.  The retired army helicopter pilot has much to offer. He was deployed several times to some of the most dangerous places on the planet and is familiar [&hellip;]
- [BJM-Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal Announces a Brand New Creation](https://mobtreal.com/bjm-les-ballets-jazz-de-montreal-announces-a-brand-new-creation/): VANISHING MÉLODIES &#8211; Music by Patrick Watson  The Premiere takes place November 2nd, 2021 at Théâtre Maisonneuve (Place des Arts) as part of the next season of Danse Danse. Tickets for the shows on November 2nd &#8211; 6th on sale on May 20th at dansedanse.ca.(Presale for Danse Danse Members May 18-19, 2021) Watch the entire press conference here &nbsp;(Montreal, May 18, 2021)- Hot off the immense success [&hellip;]
- [Alexandra Damiani named Artistic Director of BJM](https://mobtreal.com/alexandra-damiani-named-artistic-director-of-bjm/): Marie-Joëlle Tremblay, General Manager, and the entire board of directors of BJM-Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal are proud to announce the appointment of Alexandra Damiani as the company’s new Artistic Director.  She succeeds Louis Robitaille, who assumed the role with rigour and passion for 23 years. She will take up the torch in June, as the company [&hellip;]
- [Hot Mamas Burlesque Fundraiser](https://mobtreal.com/hot-mamas-burlesque-fundraiser/): Mother’s Day is the special time of year when you get to celebrate your first best friend, and the person you always turn to when you need advice. Mother’s Day is also a great time to show your love for your mom, and for all the other wonderful women in your life.&nbsp; This is also [&hellip;]
- [MARCO & POLO GO ROUND](https://mobtreal.com/marco-polo-go-round/): LA PREMIÈRE PRODUCTION VR D’ITEM&nbsp;7 EN&nbsp;PREMIÈRE&nbsp;MONDIALE AU TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL ITEM 7 est fière d&#8217;annoncer que sa toute première production en réalité virtuelle, Marco &amp; Polo Go Round, a été sélectionnée pour faire partie de la programmation immersive du Tribeca Film Festival qui aura lieu du 9 au 20 juin à New York. Le court [&hellip;]
- [RÉOUVERTURE DE LA MAISON THÉÂTRE](https://mobtreal.com/reouverture-de-la-maison-theatre/): DÈS LE 9 AVRIL Quatre spectacles au programme d’avril à juin pour les jeunes de 1 an à 17 ans La Maison Théâtre est très heureuse de pouvoir enfin rouvrir ses portes et est impatiente d’accueillir à nouveau le public familial et scolaire dans sa salle fermée depuis plusieurs mois. Les récentes directives gouvernementales autorisant [&hellip;]
- [LIKE A HOUSE ON FIRE](https://mobtreal.com/like-a-house-on-fire/): En exclusivité au Cinéma du Parc dès le 26 mars / En vidéo sur demande dès le 30 mars UN FILM DE JESSE NOAH KLEIN AVEC SARAH SUTHERLAND, JARED ABRAHAMSON &amp; HUBERT LENOIR Entract Films&nbsp;est fier d’annoncer que le film québécois&nbsp;LIKE A HOUSE ON FIRE&nbsp;(version française&nbsp;:&nbsp;Comme une maison en feu), réalisé par le montréalais Jesse Noah Klein, prendra l’affiche [&hellip;]
- [MARIA CHAPDELAINE - Le film-évènement de Sébastien Pilote](https://mobtreal.com/maria-chapdelaine-le-film-evenement-de-sebastien-pilote/): AU CINÉMA PARTOUT AU QUÉBEC LE 24 SEPTEMBRE 2021 MK2|MILE-END, ITEM 7&nbsp;et&nbsp;MULTIPIX&nbsp;sont très heureux d’annoncer que le film-évènement&nbsp;MARIA CHAPDELAINE&nbsp;prendra l’affiche en salle à travers la Province le&nbsp;24 septembre prochain. Sébastien Pilote signe la réalisation de ce long métrage tant attendu du public québécois et tourné entièrement dans la région du Lac-Saint-Jean. «&nbsp;Après une sortie initiale [&hellip;]
- [LE FESTIVAL CINÉ VERT EST DE RETOUR POUR UNE 3E ÉDITION](https://mobtreal.com/le-festival-cine-vert-est-de-retour-pour-une-3e-edition/):   EN LIGNE DU 13 AU 24 AVRIL 2021 SOIRÉE D’OUVERTURE AU CINÉMA DU MUSÉE SUCO et Funambules Médias sont heureux de présenter la 3e édition de Ciné Vert! Le festival de films documentaires sur l’environnement se déroulera entièrement en ligne du 13 au 24 avril 2021, à l’exception de la soirée d’ouverture en salle au Cinéma du Musée le 13 [&hellip;]
- [Vidéographe célèbre 50 ans de création et d’engagement !](https://mobtreal.com/videographe-celebre-50-ans-de-creation-et-dengagement/): Des événements spéciaux tout au long de l’année Afin de souligner les festivités qui entourent sa 50e année d’existence, Vidéographe proposera plusieurs événements spéciaux tout au long de l’année dont une programmation dédiée en festivals internationaux, ainsi qu’une carte blanche au cinéaste Luc Bourdon présentée au FIFA en mars prochain et la création du prix Robert-Forget. [&hellip;]
- [PSYCHO GOREMAN is a friggin' bonkers ride through cinematic WTFery](https://mobtreal.com/psycho-goreman/): Perhaps the perfect remedy for quarantine, and the general hopelessness that we’re finding ourselves in, is this thoroughly bizarre film full of batshit-crazy visuals and uproariously hilarious, absurdist dialogue. 
- [Shayna Adler New Album "Wander"](https://mobtreal.com/shayna-adler-new-album-wander/): Debuting October 30th, 2020, “Wander” leads its listeners through the most epic adventure of all: the one within.&nbsp; For those charmed by escape, few things are more alluring than exploring the wonders of a new world, or an alternate reality. In singer/storyteller Shayna Adler’s upcoming concept record, she takes a new approach to Americana, weaving [&hellip;]
- [Catch The VIDEO//PLAY Truck](https://mobtreal.com/catch-the-video-play-truck/): VIDEO//PLAY is taking place as part of MTL connect from October 13 to 18! This (semi)secret mobile art program, displayed via 2 large LED screen-equipped trucks in transit around the city, will showcase cutting-edge digital works by 13 Canadian and international artists &#8211; stopping us in our tracks! It&#8217;s on a catch-it-if-you-can basis, as only hints of locations will [&hellip;]
- [Vape Shops: Who Uses Them and What Do They Do?](https://mobtreal.com/vape-shops-who-uses-them-and-what-do-they-do/): Due to the increasing popularity of vaping, people need outlets where they can buy their supplies. Vape shops are on the rise in various states and cities, but what are they? In this article, we will tell you what vape shapes are all about.&nbsp; What do vape shops sell? Vape shops are outlets or stores [&hellip;]
- [Marijuana Culture - Not All Waterpipes and Rigs Are Created Equal](https://mobtreal.com/marijuana-culture-not-all-waterpipes-and-rigs-are-created-equal/): At the intersection of tek &amp; art you will find Red Eye Tek – purveyor of fine glass bongs, rigs and accessories. This Canadian company sells some of the best glass waterpipes on the market. With an irreverent and fresh attitude, Red Eye Tek’s official website located at https://redeyetekterminator.com/ starts off with an age-gate that feels like an old [&hellip;]
- [Just For Laughs Reveals Lineup For Its First-ever Online Festival](https://mobtreal.com/just-for-laughs-reveals-lineup-for-its-first-ever-online-festival/): Kevin Hart’s global comedy brand, Laugh Out Loud (LOL) is the official festival programming partner. Featuring some of today’s top performing comedy artists, the first slate of artists announced today include, HANNAH GADSBY – JO KOY – HOWIE MANDEL – KENYA BARRIS – SARAH COOPER &#8211; AMBER RUFFIN – TITUSS BURGESS – NICOLE BYER – [&hellip;]
- [Geordie Theatre Announces it's 40th Season](https://mobtreal.com/geordie-theatre-announces-its-40th-season/): After a lauded &#8211; yet compromised &#8211; 39th season, Geordie Theatre, Quebec’s largest English-language Theatre for Young Audiences company, is thrilled to announce its milestone 40th Season which will embrace our current unprecedented climate while honouring the stories of young people who inspire and challenge the world every day. Partnering with diverse artists and communities [&hellip;]
- [THE MORTUARY COLLECTION Gives Horror Addicts an Anthology Fix: FANTASIA 2020](https://mobtreal.com/the-mortuary-collection-gives-horror-addicts-an-anthology-fix-fantasia-2020/): A spooky mortician tells a new employee horrific tales on how the various dead, the very corpses that populate the mortuary, met their terrifying end. Written and Directed by Ryan Spindle, THE MORTUARY COLLECTION is a fun throwback to anthology horror flicks like TALES FROM THE CRYPT (both the Amicus and HBO versions), CREEPSHOW, and [&hellip;]
- [THE OAKROOM Tells an Intoxicating Edge-Of-Your-Bar-Stool Story: Fantasia 2020](https://mobtreal.com/the-oakroom-tells-an-intoxicating-edge-of-your-bar-stool-story-fantasia-2020/): It’s a snowy Canadian night. A young man walks into a bar, right at closing, only to be greeted with a baseball bat. The bartender recognizes him, puts down the bat, but still isn’t too happy to see him. They have history, and it isn’t good history.&nbsp; The young man, Steve, had skipped town on [&hellip;]
- [Sherry Nelson: TV Host Extraordinaire Taking The Entertainment World By Storm](https://mobtreal.com/sherry-nelson-tv-host-extraordinaire-taking-the-entertainment-world-by-storm/): When I first heard of Sherry Nelson, Maxim model contest winner, I was told that she had been a lumber jack in the Canadian mountains. Then, I actually met her and was sure Paul Bunyan never looked like that. In fact, she reminded me of a beautiful murdered character from the popular show Twin Peaks [&hellip;]
- [Howard Bloom: "Einstein, Michael Jackson and Me: A Search for Soul in the Power Pits of Rock and Roll"](https://mobtreal.com/howard-bloom-einstein-michael-jackson-and-me-a-search-for-soul-in-the-power-pits-of-rock-and-roll/): Currently the most brilliant human on the planet, (not just my opinion, but utter fact), Howard Bloom recently released a glorious masterpiece entitled, &#8220;Einstein, Michael Jackson, and Me: A Search for Soul in the Power Pits of Rock and Roll.&#8221; A modern day prophet and Messiah, Bloom has been called the &#8220;next in a lineage [&hellip;]

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