Exhibits, events, and just the news
- elainebac1
- Apr 23
- 3 min read
M.C. Escher – Exposition - Immerse yourself in the visionary universe of M.C. Escher, where logic meets dream and mathematics embraces paradox. For the first time in Montreal, over 150 works of his genius take you on a journey through impossible perspectives, continuous metamorphoses, and worlds that defy reality. A visual and emotional experience in the heart of Montreal.
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At the MMFA:
Sweet Speech, which is Keerat Kaur’s first solo exhibition in a Canadian fine arts museum, centres on the artist’s voice. She articulates her intentions and visual language through her works, gallery texts and poetry written in her words. Even the music in the gallery is hers, creating a multisensory experience beyond the purely visual.
Keerat Kaur’s exhibition at the MMFA explores the mythical side of Sikhism. The origin story of the pomegranate, mermaids, and other myths may not be things we associate with the Sikh religion, but a new exhibition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts shows another side of Sikhism. The Sikh Art Gallery hosts a solo exhibition, titled “When Speech Becomes Gentle” by Keerat Kaur. We speak with the multidisciplinary artist about her work.
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Multidisciplinary artist Sandra Laronde on why art shouldn’t be siloed. The leading artist speaks about her debut play She Holds Up the Stars in a Q interview.
Sandra Laronde sits for a photo in the Q studio. (Vivian Rashotte/CBC)
Photo: Jason George
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How Dorothy Grant became a matriarch of Indigenous fashion. In a Q interview, Grant explains the stories behind three of her most famous works.
Dorothy Grant, left, and one of her fashion designs photographed for her book titled Dorothy Grant: An Endless Thread. (Submitted by the artist, and Farah Nosh)
2026 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards - April 23rd, 2026, at La Nesra.
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An invitation to learn about what Maxianne Berger has been up to over the past 5 years!
Monday April 27, 7pm EDT.
She will be on for about 10-12 minutes, presenting photo haiga. You can zoom from the link on this page:
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Food:
Ice Cream comes in many interesting flavours! Crawfish ice cream has become this Texas shop's No. 1 menu item. 'I can't even explain how popular it is,' says Red Circle Ice Cream owner Nickey Ngo.
Nickey Ngo serves up crawfish ice cream at Red Circle Ice Cream in Houston, Texas. (Reuters)
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How one bad butter tart sent this man on a mission to protect the Canadian treat. Petition to House of Commons for a national butter tart day has to reach 500 signatures by June.
The two-day Great Canadian Butter Tart Festival at Westmount Shopping Centre involved 25 bakers, including Doo Doo's Bakery of Bailieboro, Ont., whose pecan butter tart is pictured. (Matthew Trevithick/CBC News)
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Montreal to display collection from iconic Chinatown noodle shop.
A worker makes almond cookies at Wing Noodles Ltd. in Montreal's Chinatown on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. The company has announced it will be closing at the end of November. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi.
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Steak Canadian anyone? Most Canadians have never heard of this allegedly Canadian viral sandwich. You will have to visit Counter Kitchen in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, to taste this simple, but really delicious sandwich.
c/o Corner Kitchen
This one is made in Canada! FireHouse Chef Patrick’s steak sandwich will leave you feeling like you can fight a 3-alarm fire, but we suggest leaving it to the professionals and just sticking to the sandwich.
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News:
Sid Krofft remembered for 'his childlike enthusiasm' and dedication to making people laugh. The legendary puppeteer has died at the age of 96.
Puppeteers Sid Krofft, left, and Marty Krofft stand next to H.R. Pufnstuf, one of their many creations, at an auction in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Aug. 23, 1998. Sid Krofft died on April 10 at 96. (John Hayes/The Associated Press)
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/ronnie-burkett-remember-pupeteering-legend-sid-krofft-9.7166032
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