NIGHT OF THE ROPES Free
Espaces des arts - 9 Ste.Catherine St. East - metros Saint-Laurent
7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
The Night of the Ropes aims to introduce an informed, adult audience to rope arts in all their forms. This 2nd edition will showcase circus performances, erotic bondage, decorative rope arts and photography. Featuring performers from Montreal, Québec, Toronto and New York.
ATELIER CIRCULAIRE - VINYL "SCRATCHING" NIGHT Free
Atelier Circulaire - 5445 De Gaspé Ave., space 517 - metros Laurier bus 46-55-363
9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
We present our famous vinyl “scratching” workshop in our new studio space (room 517), inviting the public to create etchings on vinyl records, while listening to festive music. Participants will be treated to a demonstration of intaglio printmaking and can take their own creations home with them.
ANNUAL COLLAGE PARTY Free
Galerie Monastiraki 5478 St.Laurent Blvd. metros Laurier bus 46-55-363
8 p.m. to midnight
This year, Monastiraki proudly presents a triple-header! In the window, shadow projections by Mere Phantoms. On the walls, large-scale watercolours on the themes of phenomena and light by Laura Madera and, of course, our annual collage party! It’s the perfect chill-out zone for an active night.
ATELIER GRAFF Free
963 Rachel St. East, 2nd floor metros Mont-Royal bus 29-97-368 - Plateau-Mont-Royal et Mile End
9 p.m. to 1 a.m
As a warm up to Atelier Graff’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 2016, the organization invites festivalgoers to try out silkscreen printing by creating their own cloth pennants and masks with a PARTY theme. Participants can take home their works or leave them in the studio for future celebrations.
THE ULTIMATE THERMAL EXPERIENCE Free
Le Saint-Jude - 3988 St.Denis St. metros Mont-Royal
8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Discover the unique concept of Le Saint-Jude Espace Tonus. Warm-up with a complete Spa experience including access to the steam room, Finnish sauna and hydrotherapy baths in a luminous and relaxed atmosphere, with special activities including mini-classes, a health bar, a torch run and more.
CHOCOLATE ON ICE $2
Pâtisserie Marius et Fanny - 4439 St.Denis St. - metros Mont-Royal bus 31-97-361-368
7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Come write your name in chocolate on our ice bar while learning the proper technique from our chocolate master. Join in the contest judging the most original signature and win a gift. Then, best of all, you get to eat your handiwork!
SHARE THE LIGHT! Free
rue Saint-Denis - St.Denis Street - Between Mont-Royal Ave. and Marie-Anne St. - metros Mont-Royal
7 p.m. to 2 a.m
Experience the beauty of La Fête des Glaces (February 21-22): enjoy live Ice Carving Performances in the early evening, inspired by the world of fairy tales, as well as unique tasting sessions and the giant interactive ‘’Urbanoscope’’ kaleidoscope. An essential stop on your travels up St. Denis Street during this Nuit blanche.
LA TOHU SE TRANSFORME EN FREAK SHOW ! Free
TOHU - La Cité des arts du Cirque, 2345, Jarry St. East - metros D'Iberville, Jarry bus 94-193
11 p.m. to 3 a.m
For one night, take a trip into the eccentric world of the old-fashioned traveling circus at the TOHU Freak Show! Dance with our freaks, discover their amazing talents, test your circus skills and maybe win a prize! A journey into the heart of circuses past.
MASKS UP! Free
Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal - 185 Ste.Catherine St. West - metros Place-des-Arts bus 15-80-358-365
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Visitors of all ages are invited to join in this MAC art workshop, where Simon Starling’s captivating Project for a Masquerade will invite everyone to produce unusual masks, using relief and colour to add punch to their creations.
STE. CATHERINE STREET OASIS OF LIGHTS Free
Parc Hydro-Québec - 50 Ste.Catherine West St. - metros Place-des-Arts bus 15-55-358-363
6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Poyo Design presents a flamboyant garden conceived almost entirely from recycled items. The temporary installation offers passersby a way to enjoy a moment’s respite during the evening frenzy. Explore and discover the foundations that will allow you to experience the evening from a whole new perspective.
THE MAC AT NIGHT Free
Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal - 185 Ste.Catherine St. West - metros Place-des-Arts bus 15-80-358-365
6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Bathed in bright, festive lights, the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, located in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles, will gleam like a jewel during this magical night of celebrations. Mulled wine and other treats will be served for free inside.
THE BELGO BUILDING
372 Sainte-Catherine Rue O - Metro Place des Arts
7pm – 1am
Check out this giant attic of artists! So many rooms to explore!
THE SPILL Free
Centre for Sustainable Development - 50 Ste.Catherine St. West - metros Place-des-Arts bus 15-55-358-363
8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Get a first-hand taste of the tragic consequences of an oil spill! Admire a unique artistic installation in front of our living wall and enjoy fields and fields of colourful appetizers. Throughout the evening, a dark slick will slowly ooze over the land, creating a mess that’s both troubling… and delicious!
TAMIAMGRAM: CULINARY ARCHITECTURE WORKSHOPS Free
McCord Museum - 690 Sherbrooke St. West - metros McGill bus 24-356
You’re invited to contemplate, confer, collaborate and take part in constructing a creative and environmentally-friendly TAMIAMGRAM edible architecture. Combine geometric shapes to build a multitude of forms. The TAMIAMGRAM can be eaten or taken away—once we’ve stopped having fun!
A NEW LUMINOKINETIC BLAST! Free
École de technologie supérieure - 1100 Notre-Dame West St. - metros Bonaventure bus 75-107-715
8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Discover Circuit Bachelard: a virtual "tug-of-war" competition which uses your breath and your smartphone. Join us in the incredible interactive luminokinetic installation tunnel! Then catch your breath again by sampling beers produced by ÉTS students using an innovative process.
LUMIÈRE NOIRE BLACKLIGHT ART DANCE PARTY Free
2915 Rue Ontario Est - Metro Frontenac
12:55 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Lumière noire is a multidisciplinary event showcasing numerous artists who use fluorescent colours into their works and performances. Preceded by a 4-day free exhibition, the evening will welcome guests to a dreamlike, surreal, danceable ambience fired up by the grooves of our talented, renowned Montreal DJs.