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St. Lawrence hockey team heads into holidays tied for first place
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QCT Online Print Edition – December 11, 2024
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Community Calendar of Events – Feb. 5, 2025
COMMUNITY CALENDAR of EVENTS
Compiled by Shirley Nadeau with QCT staff
Note: If there is a community event you would like to have publicized, please let us know by email at least two weeks in advance. (editor@qctonline.com).
COMMUNITY CALENDAR of EVENTS
Wondering what to do in Quebec City in February? Visit Quoi Faire en Février? quebec.quoifaire.com/blogue/quoi-faire-en-fevrier.
Feb. 6 to 8 – Bulles, Whisky & Gastronomie is back for a 10th year at the Manège Militaire. With over 350 products to taste, 50 exhibitors on site, an atmosphere worthy of the best 5à7s in town, guest artists, the return of the famous mixology competition, enhanced culinary offerings, master classes and more, a festive program awaits participants! For details and tickets, visit bulleswhisky.com.
Feb. 7 to 16 – Quebec City’s famous Winter Carnival features activities in different locations around the city. For complete details, visit carnaval.qc.ca/en. See article in this edition.
Feb. 7 to 16 – OFF Carnaval activities in and around the Old City, including swing dancing on Dufferin Terrace, the 1884 toboggan slide, historic tours and fun and games for all. For details, visit offcarnaval.ca.
Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. – The Conservatoire de musique de Québec, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, presents Place à l’opéra! at Le Diamant. Come hear Cosi fan tutte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with students from the singing classes of Hélène Guilmette, Sonia Racine and Réal Toupin as well as the Symphony Orchestra of the Conservatoire de musique de Québec. For more details and tickets (general admission $34.74, $14.50 for students), visit lediamant.ca/fr/programmation/cosi-fan-tutte.
Sunday, Feb. 9 – Artissimo! celebrates artistic diversity with performances by local artists and free creative workshops at the Grand Théâtre. This day of activities is part of Black History Month programming. To learn more, visit grandtheatre.qc.ca/series/artissimo.
Feb. 9 to 17 – The 10th Phoque OFF alternative music festival takes place in a multitude of venues in Quebec City. For details and tickets, visit phoqueoff.com/en/a-propos.
Monday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. – Irish Heritage Quebec meets in McMahon Hall of St. Patrick’s Church, 1145 Ave. de Salaberry. Damian Foxall will give a presentation about Edward Bransfield: Irish Antarctic Discoverer and Explorer. Refreshments will be served and parking stubs for Îlot St-Patrick will be validated. Please arrive by 7:20 p.m. as the church doors are locked at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 418-704-3404.
Monday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. – Join the AC/DC tribute band High Voltage and the Orchestre symphonique de Québec as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Australian band’s debut album! Rock fans and lovers of grandiose symphonies are invited to the Grand Théâtre de Québec for an epic immersive experience. For details and tickets, visit osq.org/concerts/ac-dc-story-symphonique.
Feb. 12 to 23 – The 65th Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, the most prestigious minor hockey tournament in the world, takes place at the Videotron Center and the Pavillon Guy-Lafleur (formerly Pavillon de la Jeunesse). Some 120 teams of boys and girls from all over the world enjoy an unforgettable experience each year. For details, visit tournoipee-wee.qc.ca/en. See preview in this edition.
Feb. 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. – The Australian circus troupe Circa present Duck Pond, a captivating retelling of the classic Swan Lake, one of the world’s most romantic ballets, at Le Diamant. Feathers will fly as Circa reinvents this iconic work with a unique physical style, cheeky humour and resolutely contemporary energy. For details and tickets, visit lediamant.ca/en/programming/duck-pond.
Feb. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. – Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Orchestre symphonique de Québec, directed by Simon Rivard, in a tribute to the immortal Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel by Quebec singer Pierrot Fournier at the Grand Théâtre. For details and tickets, visit osq.org/concerts/une-saint-valentin-avec-brel.
Feb. 14 to 23 – The 21st annual Pentathlon des neiges takes place on the Plains of Abraham. Elite and amateur athletes, families, groups of friends, colleagues and students will compete in various categories. Visit pentathlondesneiges.com/programmation to learn more.
Until March 9 – Visit the Village Nordik in the Old Port of Quebec (Louise Basin) where you‘ll find everything you need for an amazing outing with family or friends! Discover ice fishing and enjoy the many outdoor activities on site. Open Monday to Friday from noon to 4 p.m and 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. For details, visit villagenordik.portquebec.ca/en.
Feb. 18 to April 17 – OSQ Beethoven Festival! Conceived by Clemens Schuldt, music director of the Orchestre symphonique de Québec, the festival offers a rich program of activities and concerts, paying tribute to Beethoven’s genius. Lectures, workshops and performances for the whole family will take place at the Grand Théâtre and other locations in the city. Highlights include a “Beethoven Party” at Université Laval, with Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony as the backdrop, featuring The Lost Fingers and DJ Omni. To see the complete program, visit osq.org/festival-beethoven.
Saturday, Feb. 22, from 2 – 6 p.m and/or 6 – 9 p.m. – The Literary and Historical Society of Québec celebrates its 200th anniversary with an 1824 Historical Gala at the Morrin Centre, along with afternoon activities including dance, games, music, poetry and theatre excerpts; and an evening banquet. You are encouraged to come dressed in your best clothes inspired by the years 1820 to 1860! For details and tickets to one or both events, visit morrin.org/en/1824-historical-gala. See preview in this edition.
Visit the Voice of English-speaking Québec website (veq.ca) for information about events for all ages.
Visit the Morrin Centre website (morrin.org) for information about more literary, artistic and educational activities for everyone.