Stories for local explorers
For the first-time customer, walking into Jeans Jeans Jeans in the Mile End can seem overwhelming. The 6,000-foot basement is a sea of clothes racks heaving with denim pants, jackets, shorts, skirts, and dresses. Denim clothes drape the walls from floor to ceiling. But customers soon realise they will not need to navigate the store’s…
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If you’re looking for places to go, people to see, and things to eat, look no further than The Main’s weekly curated list of top-notch events. See the full list below, spanning from August 4th to August 10th, and stay tuned for your weekly update every Friday. Friday, August 11 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm: ÎleSoniq at…
Read MoreFor the Cabaret du Mile-End, it’s the end of an era. Within the last five years, the venue has supported local performing arts communities. They’ve welcomed artists from all genres and all walks of life to their stage. And, most importantly, they’ve provided the backdrop for countless outstanding nights that Montreal’s showgoers won’t soon forget.…
Read MoreHalfway through the film ‘A City is an Island,’ we see Mac Demarco sitting in the bathroom of his Montreal apartment, giving the camera his best come-hither look as he pees while sitting down. The fluorescent light above the sink casts everything in a murky glow, while Mac, as calm as ever, serenades the camera…
Read MoreWe recently sat down with Jonah Leslie, owner and artistic director of Héritage/Inheritance Shoppe, and discussed growing up in the Plateau, romantic escapades in Brazil, surrealist window displays, tree-climbing, and curating in Bangkok.
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