Spotlight On Laurier W

The SDC Laurier Ouest, the borough of Outremont and the borough of Plateau Mont-Royal are proud to present a vibrant summer cultural program from May to September, produced in collaboration with Les Productions du 10 avril.

Open-air music at Place Kate McGarrigle and circus arts on the move will combine to brighten up the avenue and create a festive, captivating atmosphere. This summer, it’s Spotlight On Laurier W !

June

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À LA DÉCOUVERTE DE LA HARPE

Valérie Milot is a Quebec harpist and entrepreneur with a unique and daring career path. A sought-after soloist, she performs regularly with major orchestras and has more than three million views on YouTube. Winner of the prestigious Prix d’Europe in 2008 – a first for a harpist in almost a century – she now teaches at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal. Her impressive discography, featuring collaborations with Marianne Lambert and Stéphane Tétreault, bears witness to her active presence on stage and in the media.

This project is part of the Programme de soutien aux actions culturelles du Plateau-Mont-Royal.

QUINTETTE

Second cycle marks the very first release by Les Disques du 10 avril, and the second album by Sylvain Cossette’s jazz ensemble. Comprising nine pieces inspired by moods, seasons or specific emotions, the album offers a sensitive, introspective journey.

Around guitarist and composer Sylvain Cossette, musicians Alexandre Côté, Bruno Lamarche, Sébastien Pellerin and Alain Bourgeois combine their universes in a spirit of collective, free and open creation. Their music resonates on stages across Quebec, Canada, the United States and Europe.

July

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CONCERTS OFF JAZZ

As part of the 45th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, we have two surprise artists in store for you on July 1st at Place Kate-McGarrigle. This is your chance to discover the brand-new painted piano, a unique work by visual artist Chien Champion that celebrates the world of jazz through the image of a cat and a piano. Place Kate-McGarrigle, named in tribute to the Outremont-born singer-songwriter, remains an important place of musical memory.

Stay tuned to our networks for the unveiling of the artists 24 hours in advance.

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QUARTET

A summer evening of improvisation, jazz standards and original compositions. Warm ambience guaranteed!

Around guitarist and composer Sylvain Cossette, musicians Alex Francoeur, Alex Leblanc, and Alain Bastien combine their universes in a spirit of collective, free and open creation.

This project is part of the Plateau-Mont-Royal’s Programme de soutien aux actions culturelles.

GABRIEL EVANGELISTA

Gabriel Evangelista is a Montreal composer, arranger, pianist, percussionist and teacher with an eclectic background. Holder of two bachelor’s degrees in composition (UdeM) and jazz piano (Concordia), he has enriched his practice with training in Balinese gamelan and Cuban timba piano. His original projects – Afilao, Acumen, Azara and Andalusyria – explore the boundaries between jazz, flamenco, Latin and world music. He has collaborated with numerous award-winning ensembles, including OktoEcho, Giri Kedaton, Lengaia Salsa Brava and Evergreen Club Gamelan, both in the studio and on tour.

In case of rain, the event is cancelled.

Concert presented by the Borough of Outremont as part of its cultural and event programming in collaboration with Gabriel Evangelista.

PERFORMANCE ALIZÉ

Circus show “Alizée” by Anouk Vallée-Charest:

She invites her audience to travel with her, to fly with aerial hoop, hula hoop and aerial silk. This poetic show, inspired by the wind “Alizé”, can be performed indoors or outdoors on my own 24-foot-high self-supporting structure. Let yourself be lulled to sleep by the piano music of Richard Desjardins, Jean-Michel Blais, the dance on Plastic Bertrand with the hula hoop and a poem by Jacques Brel and a song by Edith Piaff as a finale.

This project is part of Plateau-Mont-Royal’s Programme de soutien aux actions culturelles.

PARIS SOUS LES ÉTOILES

With her shimmering, diamond-colored voice, soprano Marianne Lambert brings you a concert where chanson rubs shoulders with melody and French song, in intimate, brilliant arrangements. Accompanied by her pianist and violinist, she tells tasty anecdotes about the composers on the program: Poulenc, Brel, Ferland, Vigneault, Vian and many others! A pure delight, with Julien Leblanc on piano and Amélie Lamontagne on violin.

VIVRE

Élémo, whose real name is Marc-Olivier Jean, is a Montreal artist of Haitian origin with a passion for slam and poetry. For over ten years, he has been sharing his love of words through writing workshops in schools and artistic projects.

In 2017, he launched his first EP Celui qui aime les mots. A true popularizer of language, he hosts the educational web series SLAM JAM in 2021. On TikTok, his poetic and humorous sketches rack up over 16 million views. On stage, he performs at Montréal Symphonique and at the Héritage concert at Maison Symphonique.

This project is part of the Programme de soutien aux actions culturelles du Plateau-Mont-Royal.

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OLI FERA

Oli Féra, a singer-songwriter with a sharp, sensitive pen, oscillates between alternative rock and steamy pop. Carried by a poignant voice and a stage presence reminiscent of a young Diane Dufresne, she delivers intense, unvarnished performances. Winner of the Festival de la chanson de Granby and Ma Première Place des Arts in 2022, and a graduate of the École Nationale de la Chanson, she has performed in Quebec and Europe. After Les amours chronophages, she is preparing her new EP Femme Flamme (2025), produced by André Papanicolaou.

LE BRISHNISHOW

Mathilde Duval-Laplante is a multi-talented Quebec artist: opera singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. From childhood, she performed with the family vocal quartet, taking part in over two hundred concerts. She shone in various productions, including the lead role in the operetta La Veuve Joyeuse and alongside Gregory Charles in the musical The Sound of Music.

On April 18, 2025, she released Brishnish, a bold and sensitive indie-pop-folk EP, exploring human failings with lucidity. Carried by poignant lyrics, this opus celebrates the beauty of the real, even when it hurts.

OLI FÉRA

This project is part of the Plateau-Mont-Royal’s Programme de soutien aux actions culturelles.

DANS L’UNIVERS D’ASTOR

Dans l’univers d’Astor is a musical and narrative show that pays tribute to Astor Piazzolla, blending his music with classical, jazz, tango and klezmer influences. Journeying from New York to Paris via Buenos Aires, the show weaves works and biographical anecdotes into a vibrant portrait of the Argentine composer.

Brought together by Mistral, an ensemble of jazz and classical musicians, the project features original instrumentation – violin, saxophone/flute/clarinet, guitar and double bass – and a desire to break down barriers between musical genres

Ô CALEBASSE

Samba, a young Congolese boy, wants to give his mother a present. With the help of his grandmother, he grows gourds.

One of them is magic and can talk! When she confesses to Samba that she’d like to be human, he goes to the wood witch for help… An invitation to travel, through an amusing and ecological story set in Africa.

Public: Family, 4 years +

In case of rain, inside the church.

Presented as part of Casteliers sur l’herbe.

Presented by the borough of Outremont as part of its cultural and event programming, in collaboration with Casteliers and Floribert Bantsimba.

photo : Mireille Beloin

MA CAGE BERÇANTE

Martine Castera is a multidisciplinary dancer specializing in streetdance (popping, whacking, hip hop) and 14 years of karate. A graduate in contemporary dance, she has trained internationally, notably in New York, Montreal, London and Las Vegas.

Active on the Montreal scene, she takes part in numerous artistic projects (100lux, Chanteurs Masqués, FTA, etc.) and collaborates with companies such as Asymmetry Creations and Prestigo.

A committed choreographer, she creates sensitive and powerful multidisciplinary works. A member of the RQD, she values inclusion, authenticity and individuality through teaching and cultural mediation.

September

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DJ BENXOLI

MTL DJs at the helm, Djs BEN and OLI bring you the best Afro sounds, mixed with an irresistible selection of grooves from elsewhere.

An explosive cocktail of sun-drenched beats, infectious rhythms and Montreal vibes, the result of a great performance at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.

LES GOÛTS RÉUNIS

Violinist Guillaume Villeneuve and harpsichordist Luc Beauséjour present Les Goûts réunis, a spellbinding concert exploring the richness of the Baroque repertoire through works by Bach, Handel, Corelli and Couperin. The program highlights the stylistic diversity of the great European schools – French finesse, Italian intensity and German rigor. In a refined dialogue between violin and harpsichord with enlightening interventions to punctuate the performance. Offering the audience lively, sensitive access to the world of composers and the timeless elegance of Baroque music.

Concert presented by the borough of Outremont as part of its cultural and event programming, in collaboration with Église Saint-Viateur and Clavecin en concert.

150 ANS D’OUTREMONT

In 2025, Outremont vibrates to commemorate, mobilize, unite and celebrate its past, present and future.

Throughout 2025, Outremonters will rally under the banner of Outremont 150 – Strong Roots, Vibrant Culture.

From September 12 to 14, Outremont celebrates its 150th anniversary. The street will be closed between De L’Épée and Durocher, with a large stage and programming for families provided by Grandes Oreilles.

TRIPTYQUE

On September 15, 2025, as part of Outremont’s 150th anniversary celebrations, Laurier Ouest will once again play host to the Cycles Régis Triptyque urban criterium, a spectacular event that promises to thrill the heart of the neighborhood! Amateur, semi-professional and professional cyclists will set off on a tight, demanding course, punctuated by steep bends and intense climbs, to the cheers of an electrified crowd.

Thanks to the invaluable collaboration of SDC Laurier Ouest, Cycles Régis and committed partners such as Siboire, Croesus, RE/MAX Bardagi, as well as the participation of local businesses, this day promises a festive and unforgettable atmosphere.

TOURISTE

Touriste, moi? This is the question posed by Renaud Gratton with his first personal album, after a long career accompanying others – from Patrick Watson to Klô Pelgag, from Évelyne Brochu to Les Trois Accords. We’ve known him as a trombonist, but now he’s on vocals and keyboards, finally bringing his own words and music to a world he’s long observed from a distance. Somewhere between psych folk and 1970s yacht rock, Gratton delivers a project as singular as it is intriguing. A blurred character, sometimes absurd, always fascinating: now we become his tourists.

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Many thanks to all our partners for making the Spotlight on Laurier W project a reality!