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Good Friday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. – The Ecumenical bilingual Walk with the Cross, involving four churches in Old Quebec, begins at Chalmers-Wesley United Church (78 Rue Ste-Ursule), and progresses to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (5 Rue Cook), thence to the Basilica-Cathedral Notre-Dame de Québec (Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville) and the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (31 Rue des Jardins). The event includes dramatic readings of the Passion according to Saint John, special music by a choir, hymns and prayers. All are welcome.  

Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4 – The Agora at the Port of Quebec will host the first edition of The Grind Series, a competition bringing together some of the best Canadian and international snowboarders, free and open to the public. For details, visit thegrindseries.com/upcoming-events/quebeccity2026.

April 8 to 12 – Festival Québec BD (Quebec Comic Book Festival) Some 150 authors, scriptwriters and illustrators will bring 25 venues in Quebec City to life, including the entire Quebec City public library network and three spaces dedicated to comics at the Salon international du livre de Québec. More than a hundred activities, workshops, meetings, exhibitions and shows will be offered for audiences of all ages. Details can be found at quebecbd.com. 

Thursday, April 9, from 2 to 8 p.m. – The Ville de Québec invites the public to an open house event dedicated to the 2026 construction projects west of the TramCité project route, specifically in the Chaudière and Plateau de Sainte-Foy sectors. This will be an opportunity to learn about the details of the upcoming work; local mobility conditions, including public transit; and urban forestry initiatives. Residents will be able to speak with specialists, watch an explanatory video about the construction sites and consult large maps of the affected areas. The event will take place at the Sainte-Foy borough office, 1130 route de l’Église.

April 9 to 12 – The Salon du VR de Québec invites you to “Drive, Explore, Enjoy” at the Centre de foires d’ExpoCité. Organized by the Quebec Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (ACVRQ), some 300 recreational vehicles of all kinds, 19 dealers, 60 exhibitors, and 28 themed conferences will delight enthusiasts as well as newcomers looking to discover the world of RVs. For details, visit salonduvr.com/en/quebec. 

Until April 10 – Le Diamant presents William Shakespeare’s “Scottish Play” … Macbeth, an original Stratford Festival 2025 production, created in collaboration with Ex Machina / directed by Robert Lepage and translated into Québécois French by Michel Garneau. For details and tickets, visit lediamant.ca/en/programming/macbeth. Note: At noon on the day of a show, a limited number of pre-selected seats are put on sale for approximately 50 per cent of the average of the regularly priced tickets, at the theatre box office only.

Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. – A tramway in the city: insights and reflections from a Fellow in urban planning presentation will be held (in French) by Paul Mackey in the Salle Des Plaines of the Hôtel Château Laurier (Place George-V). Mackey is a former city councillor (1989-93) and recognized specialist in street design and road safety. The goal of the meeting is to help you refine your questions, should the City hold public consultations on the design of the project. The presentation will be followed by a question and discussion period. All are welcome. Free admission.  

April 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, at 7:30 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. – The Quebec Art Company presents Grease, the jazzy, jivey musical at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ave. Ernest-Gagnon. Tickets ($30 for reserved seats) are now on sale at quebecartcompany.com.  

Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. – It’s Classic Movie Night at Chalmers-Wesley United Church. This month’s film is the 1940 American drama The Grapes of Wrath, starring Henry Fonda and directed by John Ford. The side door of the church opens at 6:30 p.m. and cartoons and newsreels of the day are shown before the main feature. Admission $5. There is a snack bar with fresh popcorn, soft drinks and sweets for sale. 

Sunday, April 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. – The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network, the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Historical Committee, and the Fonds Jean Trudel project invite you to a free afternoon exploring the archives of Valcartier’s musical heritage and discovering how three projects are bringing these sounds to life in the present day. Singer-songwriter Linda Dacres, musicologist Laura Risk and historical committee president Debbie Chakour will share treasures from the archives. The presentation will be followed by a traditional Valcartier house party with local musicians and singers and maybe even a round or two of the Valcartier Set or Lancers Quadrille. This is a free event. Register online at tinyurl.com/4cfwcrjx. 

Quebec City Reading Council is a literacy organization for English-speakers offering family programs, adult learning, and activities for 50+ learners. They empower the community through connection and lifelong learning. For details  visit qcrc.org.

JH Partners promotes the personal and collective well-being of English speakers in the Quebec City region by offering a range of health promotion programs across seven sites, including the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. Learn more at  jhpartners.net.

Visit the Voice of English-speaking Québec website (veq.ca) for information about events in English for all ages. 

Visit the Morrin Centre website (morrin.org) for information about more literary, artistic and educational activities for everyone.