Odds and sods, May 7, 2026
- elainebac1
- 4 days ago
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For the National Mental Health Week, the Centre d’apprentissage parallèle de Montréal (Le CAP) is presenting an intimate exhibition featuring a selection of self-portraits from the “moi m’aime” project. Free entrance.
May 2 to 10, 2026.
Monday: Closed.
Tuesday to Friday: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Place Salle d'exposition
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Food and Culture:
Japan Week highlights flavours and culture of Japan during Asie Asie. Festival Asie Asie kicked off this week for Asian Heritage Month and this week, the focus is on Japan. We speak with Sayaka Kobayashi, co-owner of Comète Bake Shop in Montreal, along with her husband. She talks about the flavours of Japanese pastries that are becoming more popular around the world.
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At the McCord:
If you haven’t seen this exhibit, go, go, go!
On the Menu - Montreal: A Restaurant Story.
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“Exploring Montreal: 151 Best Buildings” celebrates architectural gems in Montreal. We speak with Scottish architecture writer and photographer Robin Ward about his latest book. He’s written about Vancouver before, where he lived and worked for a decade, but he’s finally gotten around to the city that’s captured his attention for a long time.
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This Palestinian Canadian artist's mirrored mannequin heads reflect the stars at the Met Gala. Toronto's Samar Hejazi says she hopes her pieces make attendees self-reflect, and her presence inspires others.
Palestinian Canadian artist Samar Hejazi, whose work will be featured at the 2026 Met Gala. (Zara Surti/Zora)
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On CBC Gem:
On a journey inspired by iconic Korean seafood dishes, filmmaker Sonya Lee and journalist Hannah Sung uncover the deep links between cultural identity and ocean conservation.
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with a collection of documentaries, films and shows that honour the rich culture and talent of Asian Canadians.
Also on CBC Gem:
Loot: A Story of Crime and Redemption | NEW Documentary | May 3.
A daring look into the underbelly of the multi-billion-dollar art market and the deadly reality behind "blood antiquities" filling Western museums today.
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From Austin Kleon:
Brad Neely on Embracing Errors When Making Art - “I like art that preserves the rough edges of the person.”
7 gardening metaphors for creative work - Getting ideas from growing plants.
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We speak with filmmaker Vali Fugulin who introduces us to people from around the world in her film “Made to Walk.” From people who spend hours a day walking, from a street vendor in Rio to an elderly woman in Japan who helps keep her neighbourhood safe and Quebec’s Dr Stanley Vollant, Fugulin talks about why these people walk and how it affects their world.
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