November, already!
Calls:
Toronto International Contest of Photography:
133rd International Salon Competition - Categories:
Nature, Pictorial Color, Pictorial Mono, Photojournalism, Still Life, Pets and Domestic Animals
Closing date is November 7, 2026!
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Exhibits and events:
At Concordia - A special taping of CBC’s Ideas with Raj Panjabi and Nahlah Ayed.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
1450 Guy St.
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Montréal Métro – celebrating 60 years!
Get on the waiting list if interested.
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CONCORDIA EPIC USED BOOK FAIR - Second-hand books support first-rate students!
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Plant Sale!!! Get ready to bring a little more green into your life. The Concordia Greenhouse House Plant Sale is happening on Wednesday, November 04th from 11h00 to 17h00 on the 7th floor of the Hall. Browse a wide variety of plants at budget-friendly prices ranging from $4 to $45.
When: Nov 04, 11h00 - 17h00
Where: 7th floor of Hall Bldg (SGW)
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Micro ouvert autochtone - two days of gatherings, discoveries and celebration. Place des Arts invites you to the 6th edition of Micro ouvert autochtone (Indigenous Open Mic). This year, “Roots” is the theme of this marquee event celebrating Indigenous cultures. Enjoy two days of festive, free-admission events with a focus on dance, and musical performances on Sunday.
November 14 to 15, 2026.
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At the McCord – Holiday magic begins - Rediscover your inner child this holiday season at the McCord Stewart Museum! Bring the whole family to the Museum and get into the holiday spirit with a day of fun and festivities. A day to celebrate in pyjamas | Holidays at the Museum. Free activities for the whole family.
Reservation required: Free tickets
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L’inénarrable compromission - 3ème édition — 2026.
Un regard collectif - au 12 décembre 2026.
6052, boulevard Monk, 2ème étageMontréal (Québec) H4E 3H6
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Films:
“Wicker”
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Arts news:
The gateway to surrealism in Montreal.
From CBC’s The Bridge - Riopelle is a recognizable name from the world of art. But why does he matter? In the first 4 days of the opening of Espace Riopelle-Michael Audain at the fine arts museum in Quebec City, nineteen thousand people visited the new pavilion dedicated to Jean-Paul Riopelle. One of Canada's most successful artists, his career spanned from 1948 through to the early 1990s. And his work - some 7000 creations - evolved through the decades. The Riopelle mosaics might have launched him into stardom, but his sculptures, lithographs and sheer quantity of works established him as one of the masters of modern art. Host Nantali Indongo and CBC Quebec's travelling journalist, Julia Page, recap what they learned at the opening of the new pavilion at MNBAQ. And, art historian and curator Sylvie Lacerte offers a deeper understanding of the artist, beyond the colourful mosaics and name recognition.
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If you missed this webinar from The Nature Conservancy of Canada, you could watch it here - well worth it!
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Another natural wonder – How Spiders Spin ‘Silk Dope’ Into Nature’s Toughest Material. By probing its molecular structure, biologists are uncovering how a tangle of unstructured proteins turns into a strong, flexible fiber.
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Revealing the Grand Prize Winners of 2026's Audubon Photography Awards.
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As the school year settles in, making room for the arts can support everyday well-being.
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Books:
Kathryn Jezer-Morton examines the stories we tell on social media. The Concordia alumna’s new book, The Story of Your Life, explores how carefully curated feeds can shape our sense of identity and belonging
“No one posts on socials about being broke,” says Jezer-Morton, “because there is still this sense that if you are in any way struggling, you’ve failed to make the right choices.” | Photo: Caroline Desilets
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The 2026 Giller Prize - short list:
The ceremony to honour the finalists and announce a winner will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, in downtown Toronto. Watch the 2026 Giller Prize on November 16 at 9 p.m. (11:30 p.m. AT, 12 a.m. NT) on CBC TV and CBC Gem. The program will also be available on CBC’s YouTube channel, and listeners can tune into a broadcast special on CBC Radio and CBC Listen. Rick Mercer is the host!
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