The Montreal Science Centre has introduced a special screening dedicated to Artemis II, the historic mission that marked the return of crewed flights to the Moon and enabled Canadian Jeremy Hansen to become the first non-American astronaut to take part in a lunar mission. Artemis II — The Screening, which will be on the schedule until August 31, will allow viewers to relive the highlights of this space adventure in a contemplative setting, accompanied by spectacular images from NASA.
This 12-minute film will give the public the opportunity to discover the key milestones of the Artemis II mission—the first crewed mission of the Artemis program in more than five decades—from liftoff to splashdown. As they are transported thousands of kilometers from Earth, visitors will be able to relive the mission’s highlights through the eyes of the four astronauts: Reid Wiseman (commander, NASA), Victor Glover (pilot, NASA), Christina Koch (mission specialist, NASA), and Hansen (mission specialist, Canadian Space Agency).
This program is part of the Montreal Science Centre’s commitment to introducing a broad audience to the major scientific achievements of space exploration. It also complements the experience offered by Signs of Life, the new permanent exhibition that recently opened, which explores the conditions necessary for life to emerge, the possibilities of discovering life elsewhere in the universe, and the latest advances in astrobiology research.
“This screening helps sustain the fascination with space exploration by offering a unique glimpse into a mission that marks a turning point in the history of the conquest of the Moon,” said Cybèle Robichaud, director of the Montreal Science Center. “Combined with the ‘Signs of Life’ exhibition, it offers a rich experience that invites us to reflect both on our place in the universe and on the future of space exploration.”
The film, for all ages, is included in a day pass from 10 am to 5 pm. It is offered in English and French.
Log on here: https://www.montrealsciencecentre.com/special-event/artemis-ii-screening
BOURASSA QUARTET: The Francois Bourassa Quartet has announced a sweeping summer 2026 tour across Canada in celebration of the group’s 30th anniversary, taking in some of the country’s most prestigious jazz festivals from Medicine Hat to Montreal. Pianist, composer, and Juno Award winner Francois Bourassa leads the quartet alongside longtime collaborators Andre Leroux (saxophones, flute), Guy Boisvert (upright bass), and Guillaume Pilote (drums) on a tour that marks three decades of one of Canadian jazz’s most enduring and evolving partnerships. A new piece of music will be released in conjunction with the tour. Bourassa is the son of the late Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa.
Francois Bourassa
With 11 albums of original music to his name and an international reputation built over four decades of performance, Bourassa has become one of Canada’s foremost jazz ambassadors. Born in Montreal, he first came to national attention winning the Montreal International Jazz Festival’s New Talent prize in 1985, and has since toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and North America, performing alongside legends including Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Wayne Shorter, and Dave Brubeck. In 2007 he received the Oscar Peterson Award at the Montreal International Jazz Festival in recognition of his contribution to the development of Canadian jazz. His quartet’s 2001 live album, recorded at Toronto’s Top O’ The Senator, received a JUNO Award.
The Quartet, which has been a cornerstone of Montreal’s artistic landscape since its inception, released its most recent album Swirl in 2023, recorded live at Studio Piccolo in Montreal and praised internationally for capturing the spontaneity and musical camaraderie that defines the group’s live performances. Jazz Magazine in Paris described their connection as something that makes them “a group, in the deepest sense of the term,” while Marc Chenard of Jazz Podium called the album “as virtuose in execution as it is imaginative in its subject matter.” The 30th anniversary tour brings that same living, breathing ensemble energy to stages across the country.
Bourassa’s compositions are widely celebrated for their range and unpredictability, drawing on jazz, contemporary classical, and improvised music in equal measure while remaining rooted in melody and emotional directness. Ian Mann of The Jazzmann described his work as “rich, episodic, constantly evolving, multi-faceted pieces that feature strong, accessible melodies allied to unusual and imaginative harmonies.” Jazztrail called Number 9 “one of the boldest and most gratifying records of the year,” while the Ottawa Citizen placed it among the best Canadian jazz albums of 2017. The quartet’s ability to translate that compositional complexity into something genuinely alive and immediate in a live setting is what makes this anniversary tour an event worth attending.
The tour opened June 19 at the Medicine Hat Jazz Festival and moved through Saskatchewan, Victoria, Calgary, and Edmonton before arriving in Montreal for the International Jazz Festival in early July. Bourassa appeared at Dièse Onze on July 3 and in a trio setting at Messe Jazz at the Gésu on July 5 and was also featured as part of the Christine Jensen Sextet at the FIJM Modes of Coltrane celebration on July 1, marking the centenary of John Coltrane’s birth. The tour concludes August 9 at the North Hatley Jazz Festival, with dates to follow in France in November.
The tour is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts. For a quartet that has spent 30 years refusing to repeat itself, this summer is both a celebration and a continuation: new music, new stages, and the same four musicians who have, as Bourassa himself has said, learned to trust each other, know each other well, and anticipate each other’s next move.
THE BIG TOP ON THE SOUTH SHORE: Nouveau Cirque Mondial will make its Longueuil debut Under the Big Top at Place Longueuil from July 30 to August 9. Tickets are on sale now for the fantastic, high-energy show that blends authentic European circus artistry with modern production design. The Barrie show is part of the French company’s much-anticipated, multi-city, North American debut tour. This 100 percent human circus celebrates extraordinary performers who push the limits of strength, agility and imagination. From breathtaking acrobatics, fearless knife throwing and impressive feats of strength to astonishing contortion, mind-boggling juggling and playful European-style clowning, the show blends adrenaline and artistry in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The lineup of 11 acts blends acclaimed performers from renowned international festivals with rising new talent, creating a living, evolving circus that feels authentic and full of heart. The intimate seating allows the audience to fully see each performance. It will move on to Lasalle and Carrefour Angrignon August 27 to September.
A juggler in the Nouveau Cirque Mondial show.
Info: https://cirquemondial.com/
The intimate seating allows the audience to fully see each performance. Carmen and Vitalie Rosca, competitors on Season 13 of “America’s Got Talent,” deliver daring feats of strength and knife throwing, and Alix Duclos Conchard soars through the air on aerial silks. Former Olympic gymnast Randy Jose Leru Bell (Rio 2016) joins castmates Andres Manuel Ortiz Bell and Yankiel Bello Balmaceda in a gravity-defying Chinese Pole performance before taking to the mat with a powerful, sculptural hand-balancing display. A lightning -fast juggler, a heart-stopping roller skating duo on a tiny platform, and an iridescent bubble artist round out the experience.There’s something for everyone in this family-friendly show that appeals to all ages. The cozy one-ring tent invites shared laughter, close-up thrills and genuine human connection. For two unforgettable hours, the outside world disappears, leaving wonder, warmth and pure circus magic.
COMPOSITION EXHIBIT: The exhibit Composition probes the relationship between music and the visual arts.It presents 6 fascinatingly different bodies of work under the auspices of renowned composer, Andrew Paul MacDonald, who acts as guest of honor for this exhibition that’s open from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm every day without exception until Aug. 4 inclusively. It takes place at the Centre Afrika (1644 St-Hubert street near the Berri-UQAM metro station .For information please e-mail the curator Professor Norman Cornett at [email protected].
TIGHT LETTUICE: Tight Lettuce, the first feature directed by Harrison Houde, from a screenplay co-written with Dakota Daulby (Longlegs, Shōgun) (who plays one of the main roles alongside Emmanuel Bilodeau) will have its world premiere at the 30th edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival, in the Les Fantastiques week-ends du cinéma québécois section. The screening will take place on Saturday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Cinéma du Musée, with the film team in attendance.The film also stars Christie Burke, France Castel, Maxim Roy, Guy Jodoin, Didier Lucien, Jennifer Khoe, Josh Cruddas and Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Distributed by Vital Distribution, Tight Lettuce will then be released in Quebec on August 7.
Inspired by a true story, Tight Lettuce is a dark comedy about Joel’s steadfast love for his father, Bodo, who is battling an addiction to heroin and fentanyl. Despite Bodo’s denial and the chaos his addiction brings, Joel documents his father’s struggle, hoping to inspire change. As their bond deepens, Joel can choose to confront his father or cherish the time they have left together.
ENGELBERT RETURNS: Following a global career renaissance, Engelbert Humperdinck is set to bring The Celebration Tour to Eastern Canada this October. Having recently marked his landmark 90th birthday , the “King of Romance” will perform a series of intimate engagements in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City and Gatineau. His Oct. 8 show at Théâtre Maisonneuve of Place des Arts is sold out and another has been added Oct. 9. Proving that age is merely a number, he continues to deliver powerful 90-minute sets to sold-out audiences worldwide. With more than 50 international dates currently booked for 2026, the tour spans the globe – from New Zealand, Australia, Taipei, Singapore, Macau, Manila, Germany and Austria, to the USA and Canada. Fans can expect an evening that honours an unparalleled legacy while looking firmly toward the future. Every performance includes his definitive signature hits, but the 2026 shows also introduce fresh material. This year alone, Humperdinck is set to release a brand-new single and two upcoming albums, including a highly anticipated project featuring his unique “Humperdinck-style” reinterpretations of rock classics.
Engelbert Humperdinck
“The stage is my home,” declares Humperdinck. “Canada has always been a highlight of my world tours, and I am thrilled to share this 90th-year celebration with the fans in Ontario and Quebec who have been with me… from the beginning through every chapter.”
With over 140 million records sold and a recent surge in popularitydriven by soundtracks like Marvel’s Moon Knight and Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy, these shows represent an exceptional opportunity to experience a living legend at the crowning of his historic “victory lap.”
Engelbert’s hits include: Release Me, After the Lovin’, Spanish Eyes, The Last Waltz, There Goes My Everything, Am I That Easy to Forget, Quando Quando Quando and A Man Without Love.
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