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Montreal Pride 2018: Out of the Blue!

The Montreal Pride 2018 parade was held last Sunday under the theme of the color “blue”, symbol of peace and serenity in the rainbow flag. Like last year, I decided to write about it because it’s one of my favorite events of the summer… and simply because I care about the LGBTQ+ community. ►►►

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Pin Patch Mtl: Good Things in Small Packages

If you are a fan of enamel / lapel pins and patches, maybe you’ve heard of Pin Patch Mtl. (If you haven’t, well here’s your luck!) The event was organized by Montreal-based pin and patch maker Manière Noire. It took place on Saturday, May 19, at La Gare, in the Mile-End neighbourhood. ►►►

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Montreal Pouzza Fest: Punk It Up!

On the long weekend of May 18-20, Montreal was in Pouzza Fest mode! Over 175 bands from all over Canada and the US,  but also bands from the UK, Belgium, Austria, Germany, Northern Ireland and Sweden gathered downtown Montreal for a weekend of punk – and ska, and punk rock, and more! – music. ►►►