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Savour the sounds of Mexico.

Take part in the famed Cinco de Mayo celebrations and savour Mexico’s fiery music with the Orchestre Philharmonique du Québec, under the baton of guest conductor Francisco Javier Gutiérrez, featuring Alexandre Da Costa’s flaming violin and the bewitching tenor voice of Antonio Figueroa, who will be also accompanied by mariachis! Sunday at 3 p.m.

Details: https://placedesarts.com/en/event/cinco-de-mayo

2

Enjoy piano, opera, violins! 

In addition to the Cinco de Mayo concert, the city has a variety of ways to enjoy classical sounds this weekend. Experience the excitement of the first round of Concours musical international de Montréal’s piano 2024 edition. Experience the power of human vocals at the opera, specifically with La Traviata, the incredible story of a courtesan who has taken Paris by storm. See young musicians perform as Les Petits Violons celebrates the school’s 59^th anniversary — it’s truly adorable! 

Piano competition: https://placedesarts.com/en/event/cmim-piano-2024-premiere-epreuve

Opera: https://placedesarts.com/en/event/la-traviata-0

Violin concert: https://lespetitsviolons.com/concert-de-fin-dannee/

3

Eat pizza. 

During La Pizza Week, participating restaurants are tasked with putting forth a limited-edition pizza crafted exclusively for the festival. It’s an opportunity for restaurants to push their culinary boundaries, ignite inspiration and foster teamwork in the kitchen. Participants engage with the festival by visiting or ordering from participating restaurants and trying delicious pizzas, sharing their experiences on social media, and voting using a dedicated website. Until May 7.

Details: www.mtl.org/en/what-to-do/festivals-and-events/la-pizza-week-montreal

4

Celebrate science.

24 Hours of Science and More is a day of activities around science and technology that caters to audiences of all ages. The event starts on Friday at noon and ends 24 hours later, leaving room for night activities. On the program: presentations, lab tours, conferences, science-themed pubs, scientific competitions, films, and more. Events across the city. Consult the map for the various options.

Details: https://science24heures.com/en/program

5

See contemporary Indigenous art.

The curators of the 7^th edition of La Biennale d’art contemporain autochtone (BACA) have come together across Nations and territories to create a series of exhibitions with works by more than 60 artists. Each of the seven exhibition sites explores the overarching theme of Creation Stories, seen as a circle encompassing various narratives and ways of understanding the universe. The biennial is held every two years and opens on Saturday at Art Mûr. 

Details: www.baca.ca/en/exhibitions/creation-stories/art-mur