Things to do in October 2024

As the weather shifts into fall, Montreal festival season doesn’t stop: Montreal’s fall festivals and other major events celebrate artistry, culture, food and the city itself. Throughout the city, car-free pedestrian streets are the place to be for outdoor festivals, dining, shopping and socializing. Also explore the many free things to do this fall, which range from outdoor performances to cultural festivals. 

The Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal entertains from October 9 to 20, screening over 200 features and short films from around the globe, plus panel discussions, workshops, tech-focused events, a children’s program and parties. 

October gets digital with two events: first MTL connect: Montreal Digital Week, which from October 15 to 18 brings an opportunity for entrepreneurs, researchers, decision-makers, industry players and artists to exchange and collab at its downtown event, and second: HUB Montréal, which from October 21 to 23 presents music, digital arts, film, video games, multimedia, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality.

Céline Dion fans won’t want to miss the special concert coming up on October 12 and 13 at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier in Place des Arts: Under the musical direction of conductor Alexandre Da Costa, Céline Symphonique unites the talents of the 47-strong Orchestre Philharmonique du Québec and soloists Fernando Varela, Barnev, Élise Duguay, Jennifer-Lee Dupuy, Krystel Mongeau, Marc-André Fortin and Jeanick Fournier to perform Céline Dion’s greatest classics-turned-classical.

Duel Reality is a circus show by 7 doigts that takes the artform to a whole new theatrical level, with an interpretation of Romeo and Juliet that pits the star-crossed lovers and their rivalling clans in a literal sporting arena, with the audience positioned face to face on either side of the action. Game on!

Rush over to Parc Jean-Drapeau to catch the last weekend of Piknic Éléctronik on October 6, when the whole family can spend the day dancing, eating from food trucks and generally basking in the sun. Speaking of family-friendly activities, head to SOS Labyrinthe in the Old Port to swing from the rafters — literally! The adventure sports site also puts on special activities throughout the season, including the popular Blackout nights every Thursday. 

At historic Marché Bonsecours, see global events, hidden corners of the world and more through a photojournalism lens at the Expo World Press Photo Montréal, on until October 18. And the Annual Montreal Gem & Mineral Show shimmers, shines and rocks at the Palais des congrès de Montréal from October 18 to 20.

Get smart on October 19, when McGill University’s Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives will be hosting the Amazing Brain Science Talks at the PHI Centre: it’s a free public event presenting 6 speakers, including McGill professors and mental health advocates, on topics like the effects of cannabis and vaping on the developing brain, memory and aging, living with OCDand more.

Downtown, take a pit stop at the Museum Alley alongside the McCord Stewart Museum, where the design firm Kanva have set up a space that immerses the public in the imaginary world of the Montréal alley, inviting passers-by to sit, stroll, meet and chat, surrounded by clotheslines.

Parc La Fontaine turns into a hive of activity thanks to the Robin des Bois Chalet, where fun is available for the whole family — from dance classes to art lessons to yoga to a drag brunch.

For a hit of light play, head to the Casino de Montréal to play on life-size arcade games at their ARcade by Moment Factory gaming experience: a fusion of multimedia and video game technology in two play areas that pits teams against each other in six interactive games. Each game combines motion-detection, projection technologies and videogame mechanics. After that, explore the shows at the Cabaret or clink drinks on Terrasse Le Jardin.

We hope you make yourself at home in Montréal’s incredible hotels — there’s an accommodation option for everyone, from landmark hotels to family-friendly hotels and boutique hotels galore. 

The easiest way to visit dozens of Montréal attractions, museums and more at a discount this fall is by getting your own key to the city: Passeport MTL, whose special fall edition will help you experience the best of the budding season.

For the Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend (from October 11 to 14) or any time this month, enjoy local harvest season activities, seasonal food and more at public markets like Jean-Talon Market and Atwater Market — or try apple picking in and around Montréal at several locations, including at Verger Labonté, where you can also find your way through a corn maze and play games. An autumn must, visit the Gardens of Light lantern installation by night at the Botanical Garden, which also hosts Halloween Shivers and harvest activities all month.

There’s more Halloween fun in Montréal with thematic events and parties at month’s end, including the Château Ramezay’s annual family event Pick a Peck of Pumpkins event, and the interactive cult film experience The Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Ball, which screens the original 1975 film at the historic Cinéma Impérial downtown from October 31 to November 2. Dress up, sing along and do the time warp again!

In Old Montréal, walk the cobblestone streets to the St. Lawrence River and visit the iconic Notre-Dame Basilica — see the gorgeous multimedia Aura Experience, a wonderful way to feel the grandeur of this landmark.

Explore the neighbourhood’s historic sites, as well, including the Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site, the only Victorian interior open to the general public in Montréal, comprised of two neo-classical houses with an adjoining coachway. A little further afield, in Lachine, history awaits at the Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site of Canada, where interactive installations will inspire you to imagine the bales of pelts, the stacked crates of goods and the barrels full of provisions that would have populated the space at the height of the 19^th century fur trade.

Downtown holds one of the city’s most lovely churches, the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, where you can admire the beautiful stained glass during services or during the regular organ concerts.

In the Old Port of Montréal, after shooting a selfie at the glimmering BONJOUR structure, see views of the city and the river from Montréal’s Grand Quay, where you’ll find a cruise ship dock, marine history displays, green spaces and a new attraction: the Port of Montréal Tower. Nearby, treat yourself to bird’s-eye views on La Grande Roue de Montréal Observation Wheel. Or boost your adrenaline while zipping over the water on the MTL Zipline.

Explore the river on boat tours with Navark, Croisières AML, Bateau-Mouche, and Petit Navire. On October 21, catch a wave with Croisières AML and take a boat journey between Montréal and Quebec City. Enjoy an exceptional day on the river while admiring views of the Old Port, Clock Tower, Jacques-Cartier Bridge, before enjoying two delicious meals and then discovering the majestic Château Frontenac, Old Quebec and the Montmorency Falls upon arrival at 5 pm. Then, you’ll get conveniently shuttled back to Montréal by bus. 

Have a drink on the Esplanade Place Ville Marie, where the massive art installation The Ring glimmers above you. Or take a break for entertainment and a snack at Esplanade Tranquille at the corner of Clark and Sainte-Catherine Street and at Jardins Gamelin near Berri-UQÀM metro. 

In the Village, come see the new Place du Village: located in the heart of the neighbourhood on rue Sainte-Catherine Est, between Atateken and Wolfe, this public space will feature an open-air café, as well as cultural and community programming starting at 11 am every day.

One of the best ways to discover the city is with expert guides on Montréal tours: set your own agenda with private walking tours at your own pace. See the city like a local with MTL Detours, take a day trip outside the city with N-Tours, call upon the experts at Guidatours, or take yourself on self-guided audio tours thanks to TourBird. To enjoy Montréal after dark, head out on the Montréal by Night Loop on GaryLine’s double decker bus! Enjoy the ambiance and watch as the city’s most vibrant districts come to life after dusk.

If you’re wondering why Montréal has so many colourful murals, hear more about them and their artists on a street art tour with Spade & Palacio, including new murals from the most recent MURAL Festival and others. For an electric bike tour of the murals and more, the first in Montréal, look to Fitz Montréal — their comfortable cycling tours cover anything from downtown Montréal to Jean-Talon Market.

Book your meals now so you can eat our way across town in the dozens of restaurants participating in the gastronomic celebration of MTLàTABLE, starting on October 31. New this year: brunches are back!

Le vin dans les voiles is a natural, organic and biodynamic wine agency based in Montréal that offers fascinating wine tasting and educational events, including, this month Expérience sensorielle - La suite de l’Atelier Découverte vin nature on October 3 and À l’aveugle - Mettez vos sens à l’épreuve on October 31. The workshops happen in French, but hey — wine is a universal language!

In this season of pumpkin patches and apple harvests, explore the city’s beautiful public markets, including Jean-Talon Market in Little Italy and Atwater Market in Saint-Henri, for a food-filled trek. Montréal’s smallest market, the Public Market of Lachine in the southwest, offers a scrumptious selection of products year-round.

Explore more of Montréal’s renowned food scene at these memorable restaurants, only a few of the thousands worth mentioning: try Montréalers’ favourite lunch restaurants, from Old Montréal and downtown to Villeray or the South-West. Get a taste of long-time Québec classics like smoked meat, poutine and Montréal bagels and keep on ticking the boxes on your must-eat list with these other musts for foodies in Montréal. Explore more of Montréal’s newest restaurants and buvettes, and don’t miss a classic Montréal brunch, whether you’re looking for elegance or comfort food. 

October is also an excellent month to have dinner and see a show at the Casino de Montréal: live music and cabaret shows will entertain you and your date while you enjoy incredible seafood and more on the grill at Le Montréal, a gourmet buffet at Pavillon 67, and quick delicious eats at L’Instant. 

Downtown, explore the wide variety of excellent meals at gourmet food halls  including Time Out Market, Marché Artisans, Le Cathcart and Le Central. Get your caffeine fix at Montréal’s indie coffee shops — and fresh-baked doughnuts to go with it! Add more sweetness to your life at Montréal’s best bakeries and pastry shops, best chocolate shops and candy shops.

Eat plant-based with our ultimate guide to vegan eating in Montréal or join the debate over who makes the best pizza in Montréal — or the best tacos. Warm up with authentic Japanese ramen and Vietnamese pho. By night, discover the city’s 30 top cocktail bars, inventive Montréal microbreweries and late-night eats. 

It all goes down at the Bell Centre on October 9, when the Montréal Canadiens kick off the regular NHL season with a match against the Toronto Maple Leafs. See the whole month’s schedule here!

Cheer on the CF Montréal team at home at the Saputo Stadium throughout the month, and the Montréal Alouettes at the Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. If you can’t make the games in person, watch all the soccer, football, basketball, MMA and more at Montréal’s sports bars.

For skateboarders, the Vans Skatepark on the Olympic Park Esplanade is the place to be — it’s also where you can try rock climbing at Nomad Bloc, and kids can play on the inflatable games of Îlots76. And, not quite a sport but definitely an adrenaline booster, La Ronde amusement park is still open for the month, including roller-coaster thrills and Halloween night chills. Don’t miss their take on the scariest holiday of the year, it’s a blast.

Located downtown, Grand Chelem Baseball Centre invites you to step up to the plate, whether you’re an elite player or a casual hitter, of any age. Grand Chelem also offers baseball and softball training for all levels. 

Wanna play? Head to the Eaton Centre downtown where the Playbox Centre has a game for everyone, from internationally renowned crane games to arcade games, skill games and VR attractions. Montréal Bowling downtown is the perfect spot play a few rounds of bowling, play some pool, watch some sports, play some arcade games and grab some great snacks and cocktails.

If you’re feeling more artsy, Art Chaos is a fantastic family- or group-friendly activity in Mile Ex, where you can paint crazy creations on rapidly spinning canvases, for a truly interactive experience. And while you’re in the neighbourhood, stop into Boutique des 3 Sorciers on Avenue du Parc — it offers an immersive foray into the magical world of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts sagas, with a selection of official products. You can take your quidditch to the next level.

As fall settles in, visit Montréal’s parks for some gorgeous and colourful strolls. At the Space for Life museums, enjoy the Montréal Botanical Garden grounds (especially after dark, during the Gardens of Light lantern festival) and sprawling tropical greenhouse, experience several wild ecosystems at the Biodôme (there are penguins, otters, monkeys and more), explore the mysteries of the universe at the Planétarium, and learn about the thousands of butterflies, moths and other insects at the Insectarium.

The West Island’s Ecomuseum Zoo is a wonderful place to glimpse local wildlife in their natural outdoor habitats and even have breakfast with some of them throughout October.

Among the many free things to do this fall, see incredible city views from Mount Royal Park: head for a walk through the park and up the stairs to the lookout or bus or drive up to Beaver Lake. Stroll around Parc La Fontaine, cross the river to Parc Jean-Drapeau for a riverside walk and a different view of the city. (While there visit the Biosphère too for environment-focused exhibitions and more.) 

For the ultimate relaxation session after a day of trekking (or just because you deserve it!), visit Bota Bota, spa sur l’eau, a spa in a moored boat on the St. Lawrence River, and other world-class spas like Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal, Avie Spa & Coiffure, Rainspa and Strøm Nordic Spa.

Shop for some sweater weather wardrobe staples in Old Montréal’s boutiques, downtown along Sainte-Catherine Street and in the underground city malls. Discover the latest styles at Montréal Eaton Centre and Place Montréal Trust, including Uniqlo, Nike, Aritzia, Décathlon and many more boutiques (and remember to ask for a VIP Visitor Card at Guest Services for exclusive discounts only for tourists). 

Keep your eye out for items made by Montréal designers and relaxing self-care staples and plenty of sparkly goods from the coolest Montréal jewellery stores.

Find foodstuffs from local artisans as well as imported delicacies at Montréal’s public markets, whether it’s Jean-Talon Market, Atwater Market, Maisonneuve Market and the Marché public de Rivière-des-Prairies. 

Shop local and eco-friendly at the most fabulous vintage boutiques in the city. Pick out the perfect new books for friends and family from Montréal’s bookstores, and dive into a wide world of music at Montréal’s excellent vinyl stores.

Forgot to pick up souvenirs? Fear not, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) has got you covered! The focus on local goods in both the domestic and the international zones range from food to goods, including scarves and bags from M0851, yoga gear from Lolë and novels by local authors. Start at Découvrir Montréal. 

Duel Reality is a circus show that interprets Romeo and Juliet by pitting the star-crossed lovers and their rivalling clans in a literal sporting arena, with the audience positioned face to face on either side of the action. Circus unlike anything you’ve seen!

The Place des Arts features amazing dance shows throughout the month, starting with a play called Jayden, a caustically funny look at the challenges of parenting, presented by the edgy company Le Complexe in the early evening slot, as a (parent-friendly) 5 à 7 performance until October 11. 

Opéra de Montréal presents Rossini’s masterpiece The Barber of Sevilleat Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier util October 6, in a whimsical interpretation that cleverly incorporates some circus arts, acrobatics, and pantomime. Also in opera, Tango for Two is a captivating new concert opera by Jonathan Kravtchenko that weaves together the elements of dance and opera to create a mesmerizing experience. Catch it at Cinquième Salle on October 5.

In dance, Ballet BC is back in force from October 2 to 5 at Théâtre Maisonneuve with an outstanding triple bill titled BOLERO X + Silent Tides + Chamber, in which the music of Ravel’s iconic Bolero acts as a catalyst. It was conceived as a long and unique uninterrupted crescendo; a spectacular celebration of the power of dance and our collective strength, embodied by 50 performers. 

Dancing his life on stage, choreographer and dancer José Navas opens his heart and soul as he shares memories of his late partner in the show José Navas / Compagnie Flak - Aves. Don’t miss it, from October 22 to 26 at Cinquième Salle.

Ludmilla at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier from October 24 to 26 is a resounding tribute to dancer Ludmilla Chiriaeff (1924–1996), founder of l’École supérieure de ballet du Québec and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. Her remarkable journey is interpreted by artists who crossed her path or were inspired by her legacy. At Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier from October 24 to 26.

Theatre buffs will want to catch the last of Sakura at Centaur Theatre, before October 6: it’s a nostalgia-filled comedy that reimagines Chekhov for the 21st century, following a down-and-out family as they face the impending sale of their beloved orchard.

On October 27, a highly anticipated show called Titanique starts its run at Segal Theatre. When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the 11-time Oscar-winning blockbuster film Titanic, you get this show, off-Broadway’s most award-winning splash hit, which turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia.  

The fall cultural season is in hyperdrive in museums and galleries around town, so get the full low-down in our overview. 

Start the month off with your eye on the sky at Somewhere Out There, an exhibition at the museum within the International Civil Aviation Organization headquarters downtown that features works related to the sky, planes and aviation in honour of the organization’s 80^th anniversary. It’s open to the public from October 2 to 31, 10 am to 4 pm — note that since it’s a United Nations building, all visitors must undergo a security check (metal detection and X-rays) and present ID upon entering.

Enter a realm of enchantment starting on October 15 (and running throughout the month) with Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens, an augmented reality storybook book that draws from advancements in AR to transport you to the heart of a timeless tale narrated by award-winning author Neil Gaiman. Taking place at Place des Arts, it combines the magic of the fairy tale classic and cutting-edge technology, creating a spellbinding experience that transcends traditional storytelling.

At Phi Centre, Coded Dreams is an immersive exhibition starting on October 9 that encourages you to explore the frontiers of AI and unlock the doors of the imagination through two unique and captivating narratives. Become part of the works by influencing the stories that will be unveiled to you. While you’re there you can also enjoy the monthly offerings of performance art in the Embodied Space series, inspired by the intimacy, vulnerability and a moment of contemplation that live performance has the capacity to deliver in facing the void of our impermanence.

The internationally recognized World Press Photo Exposition continues until October 14 at Marché Bonsecours — it’s a flagship event of Montréal’s fall cultural calendar, and it’s free. The winning photos are selected from among tens of thousands submitted to the jury by thousands of photographers from all over the world. The iconic images in large-format prints are reminders of the world events, in various categories, that marked the past year.

The Horizon of Khufu is an immersive journey into Ancient Egypt on the Old Port of Montréal. Until October 14 you can explore the archaeological treasure of the Giza Pyramid, constructed over 4,500 years ago. The experience allows players to physically move and interact within a shared virtual reality space.

Visit the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts to see Tōkaidō: Dreamscapes by Andō Hiroshige (a magical journey through historic Japan, on until October 13), and Saints, Sinners, Lovers and Fools: Three Hundred Years of Flemish Masterworks, throughout the month.

At the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, explore the work of the groundbreaking Indigenous documentary filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin throughout the month. The retrospective seeks to explain how Obomsawin achieved what she did and what it has meant for her to do so.  

Among the Montréal museum exhibitions this season, go to Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex in Old Montréal to board the good ship D’Iberville to embark on an immersive and interactive seafaring adventure taking place in the days of New France, with their permanent exhibition Come Aboard! Pirates or Privateers? You’ll also be near the kid-friendly Montréal Science Centre, where you can explore interactive exhibitions that investigate the scientific world.

The McCord Stewart Museum bridges past and present in its exhibitions, which starting on October 4 includes a solo show of Manasie Akpaliapik, a contemporary artist from Ikpiarjuk (Arctic Bay) on Baffin Island, Nunavut. Titled Inuit Universe, the exhibition explores the artist’s interpretations of oral tradition, cultural values, the supernatural world, Arctic wildlife and the environment, all in his preferred materials: stone and whale or caribou antlers.

At the Montréal Planétarium, tickets to any of the shows gets you access to Rouge 2100: A Martian Adventure, an exhibition that offers a journey in five chapters and as many rooms, where we realistically imagine the first steps of a rare humans in 2100 on the fascinating red planet. A fantastic world that also questions the place of humans in our universe and the fragile balance that must be maintained if all species are to prosper.

Visit MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises, a cutting-edge museum dedicated to the voices of Montrealers presiding over the corner of Boulevard Saint-Laurent and Rue Sainte-Catherine. 

Travel back in time as you tour the rooms of Château Ramezay and visit historical site Château Dufresne near the Olympic Stadium. The Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal marks the bicentennial of Mount Royal Park’s creator, architect Frederick Law Olmsted with the exhibition Our Mountain: Memories of Mount Royal. (Don’t miss out on exploring the museum’s beautiful grounds, too, i.e. the Monastery Garden, which is beautiful in fall.)

Not far from the city, climb aboard railway cars, learn about the history of the railroad and explore miniature railways at the Exporail the Canadian Railway Museum.

Discover the vivid history and present of Québec ceramics at the Musée des métiers d’arts du Québec. And for another slice of Québec history, visit Montréal’s stunning churches and sacred sites.

Experience a massive immersive art experience in surround-sound and laser light at Oasis Immersion, where Root for Nature extrapolates on biodiversity in all its splendour and  Dreaming Asia explores Chinese and Japanese cultures in a big way. You can also dive headfirst into the work of Van Gogh.

And don’t forget Montréal’s plethora of small, independent art galleries, from Bradley Ertaskiran to Hugues Charbonneau, Galerie B-312, SBC Gallery and Ellephant downtown, Oboro and MAI in the Plateau, Centre Clark and Dazibao in Mile End, Galerie d’Outremont in Outremont and many, many others in every neighbourhood.

The Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal promises to entertain film buffs from October 9 to 20, screening over 200 features and short films from around the globe, plus panel discussions, workshops, tech-focused events, a children’s program and parties. 

Experience family-friendly cinematic shows on the domed screens of the Planétarium, including Total Eclipse, a show that has you follow Kentucky — an insomniac hen and social media star who lives on the moon — in her adventures to demystify solar eclipses. It’s wacky and fun.

The Montréal Science Centre’s IMAX cinema puts nature on the giant screen in all its glory — you can see the incredible Wings Over Water and Australia 3D: The Wild Continent, where you can discover flora and fauna that have evolved in splendid isolation, explore ancient landscapes sculpted by great geological forces, and learn from traditional custodians of the land.

See independent features, family films, documentaries and more at Montréal’s indie cinemas including Cinéma Moderne, Cinéma du Parc (including late-night cult classics at Parc at Midnight screenings), Cinéma du Musée at the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, and the iconic Cinémathèque québécoise in the Quartier des spectacles (the city’s entertainment district). 

Explore the city through cinema in these Hollywood movies made in Montréal. 

Céline Dion fans won’t want to miss the special concert coming up on October 12 and 13 at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier in Place des Arts: Under the musical direction of conductor Alexandre Da Costa, Céline Symphonique unites the talents of the 47-strong Orchestre Philharmonique du Québec and soloists Fernando Varela, Barnev, Élise Duguay, Jennifer-Lee Dupuy, Krystel Mongeau, Marc-André Fortin and Jeanick Fournier to perform Céline Dion’s greatest classics-turned-classical.

Catch all sorts of interesting classical music at Place des Arts over the month, whether it’s 

Monteverdi Révolution by Jordi Savall at Maison Symphonique on October 7, Elgar’s Cryptic Enigma Variations at Maison Symphonique on October 9 and 10 or Heroic Beethoven interpreted by the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal at Maison Symphonique on October 17, plus so much more: see the full program on view here.

At the Bell Centre this month, Justin Timberlake comes for a visit on October 4, Sabrina Carpenter enchants on October 11, Cindy Lauper dazzles on October 18, Evanescence belts it out on October 15 and Iron Maiden rocks it old school on October 30.

You’ll find all sorts of fun music shows at MTELUS, including Social Distortion on October 6, Chromeo & The Midnight on October 7, Sofi Tukker on October 8 and 9, Nothing But Thieves on October 14, The The on October 20 and David Kushner on October 25. See full schedule here.

At Théâtre Fairmount, in Mile End, catch Galactic Empire on October 1, The Lemon Twigs on October 4, Artemas on October 5, Sarah Kinsley on October 10, Salute on October 17, Xiu Xiu on October 18 and many more — plus a bevy of dance parties that’ll make you ache for a night on the town.

The world’s best EDM artists come to New City Gas to get you moving, which in October includes James Hype and Mark Knight on October 13, Hayden James on October 19 and Disco Lines on October 25.

Groove to live soul, disco, jazz, funk, salsa, Cuban music Fridays and more at Le Balcon, where you can have dinner with a show, go dancing, and enjoy a gospel brunch on weekends. Hear live jazz nightly at Montréal’s amazing jazz and blues clubs, like Diese Onze and Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill. And go out dancing late into the night at Montréal's dance clubs.

Indie venues Casa del Popolo and Sala Rossa have chock-a-block full monthly programs featuring both local and visiting bands, which you can find here. Look here for the many live events at hole-in-the-wall Barfly. Same for Bar Le Ritz PDB, where there’s a show nearly every night. Explore the lineups at Le Ministère and Turbo Haüs, and follow L’Escogriffe on Facebook to stay on top of all their upcoming shows. L’Hémisphère Gauche, up in Little Italy, is packed with music lovers for their nightly shows, as is Quai des Brumes on the Plateau — it never has a night off.