Cultural events
Events organized or co-organized by the Consulate General of Japan at Montreal
"Tohoku Region - Rebuilding for a Better Tomorrow"
A photograph exhibition on reconstruction in the Tohoku region will be organized by the Consulate General of Japan at Montreal to commemorate the first anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, which struck on March 11, 2011.
Québec
- From April 4 until September 3, 2012
- The corridor at the entrance of Exhibition Hall 3B
Musée de la civilisation
- 85 Dalhousie St., Québec
- Regular entrance fees for the Museum apply.
"Tohoku’s Fascinating Culture"
A photograph exhibition which highlights the unique regional culture of Tohoku.
- May 17 to September 16
- Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archeology and History
- Permanent exhibitions
- 350 Place Royale, Old Montreal
- Regular entrance fees* for the Museum apply
(* Entrance is free for Montreal residents with proof of residency.)
For more information regarding entrance fees, please call 514 872-9150.
Events organized by other organizations
IMPORTANT NOTE: The events listed below are not necessarily co-organized, supported or endorsed by the Consulate General of Japan at Montreal. For further information, please contact the organizers directly. The Consulate General of Japan at Montreal assumes no responsibility for the quality or reliability of the content on external websites provided.
- May 17 at 7:30 p.m.
- Segal Centre for Performing Arts
5170 Côte-Ste-Catherine, Montreal
- Tickets: Adults $10.00, Students (full-time w/ ID) / Seniors (65+) $8.00
Samurai: Masterpieces from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection
More than 150 remarkable pieces from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection, including the superb armor of Japanese warriors and their horses, as well as helmets and weapons from the Edo Period, are presented for the first time in Canada.
Manga Exhibition
- "Manga – l’art du mouvement" - Until September 30
- "Raconte-moi un manga" – Until January 13, 2013
- Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)
475 De Maisonneuve Blvd. East, Montreal
- For more information, please visit the website of BAnQ.
Exhibition “Paper: Beyond Words”
- May 15 to October 31
- Japanese Pavilion of the Montréal Botanical Garden
4101 Sherbrooke St. East, Montreal
- For more information, please call 514-872-0607 or visit the website of the Japanese Garden and Pavilion of the Montréal Botanical Garden.
Samurai – The Prestigious Collection of Richard Béliveau
Well-known in Quebec for his work in the prevention and treatment of cancer, Dr. Richard Béliveau is also a devotee of Japanese culture and a great collector of Japanese objects and artwork. His private collection of some 275 pieces, such as full armors including helmets, masks, and clothing, as well as spears and swords, will be showcased to the public for the first time.
- From May 17 to March 31, 2013
- Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archeology and History
350 Place Royale, Old Montreal
- For more information, please visit the website of Pointe-à-Callière.
Point-à-Callière’s Cultural Feast
In connection with the Samurai exhibition, this event will introduce various aspects of Japanese culture.
- May 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and May 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archeology and History
350 Place Royale, Old Montreal
- For more information, please visit the website of Pointe-à-Callière.
O-Hanami Picnic under the flowering crabapple trees
- May 20 at 11:30 a.m.
- Japanese Garden of the Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Sherbrooke St. East, Montreal
- Reserve your Japanese lunch box by May 14 by calling 514-872-0607.
- For more information, please visit the website of the Japanese Garden and Pavilion of the Montréal Botanical Garden.
Next Music from Tokyo: Vol 4
Next Music from Tokyo is a non-profit cross-Canada tour showcasing the best independent and underground music from Japan.
- Featuring ZAZEN BOYS, group_inou, Charan-Po-Rantan and Praha Depart
- May 21 at 9:00 p.m.
- Divan Orange
4234 Saint-Laurent Blvd, Montreal
- For more information, please visit the tour website.
Master's Recital: Ms. Mana Shiraishi (violin) with Mr. Martin Karlicek (piano)
- May 22 at 5:00 p.m.
- Pollack Hall
Schulich School of Music of McGill University
555 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal
- Admission Free
For more information, please visit the website of the Schulich School of Music.
The 34th “Omnium de Go du Québec”
- May 26 and 27
Collège Jean-de Brébeuf
3200 Ch. de la Côte Ste-Catherine, Room J1-17
- For more information, please visit the website of the « Association québécoise des joueurs de go ».
Charity Event for the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake
Tea Ceremony demonstration and Ceramic Sale
- June 3 at 1:00 p.m.
- The McClure Gallery
350 Victoria Avenue, Westmount (Metro: Vendome)
- Entrance Fees: $15 Observation of ceremony / $25 Including Tea and sweets.
- All proceeds will be donated to the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami.
- For more information, please contact the Visual Art Centre at 514-488-9558.
