COMMUNITY CALENDAR of EVENTS   

COMMUNITY CALENDAR of EVENTS   

St. Patrick’s activities in Quebec City – March 15 to 22

Walking Treasure Hunt – La magie des Farfadets – Neutralize the mischievous leprechauns who have taken over the Old City. Embark on a family treasure hunt to solve puzzles and discover the fascinating history of Quebec’s Irish heritage. Register at magiedesfarfadets.com and head to Place D’Youville at your chosen time. Available as of March 17.

March 19 at 7:30 p.m. – Irish Heritage Québec meets in McMahon Hall of St. Patrick’s Church. Held jointly with the organizers of the Défilé de la Saint-Patrick de Québec, Steve Cameron will give a presentation Every Once in a While… a Reminder (the graves are talking) covering the period 1831-1847. All are welcome. Arrive by 7:20 p.m. as the front door of the church will be closed before the meeting starts at 7:30. Free parking is available in the Îlot St-Patrick. 

March 20 at 8 p.m. – Rosheen will perform at the Théâtre Petit Champlain. There are a few tickets left at theatrepetitchamplain.com/spectacles/rosheen. 

March 21, evening  – Blaxton Cartier welcomes the Pipes and Drums of the Chicago Police Department.

March 21, evening  – Le Trèfle (699 3ième Ave.) welcomes the Toronto Fire Services Pipes and Drums.

March 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Celebrate St. Patrick’s season in Montcalm with face-painting, stilt-walkers, a juggler, a one-man band, musical duo and festive giveaways.

March 22 at 2 p.m. – The Défilé de la Saint-Patrick parade starts on Avenue Cartier, proceeds along Grande Allée into the Old City on Rue Saint-Louis and ends at Quebec City Hall. If you’d like to join the QCT team in the parade, email Shirley at shirley@qctonline.com!  

March 22 at 9 p.m. – Irish Moutarde perform at Grizzly Fuzz, 228 Rue St-Joseph Est. Tickets at grizzlyfuzz.com.

March 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. – Singer and “sambassador” Bïa and Montreal’s premier Brazilian groove band Maracujá perform at the Palais Montcalm. Samba, forró and bossa classics create sublime and timeless melodies. There will be a dance floor! Tickets at palaismontcalm.ca or the box office.

Until March 23 – The 43rd Festival International du Film sur l’Art (FIFA) will present a selection of 31 new films dedicated to dance, music, sculpture and creation at the Musée national des Beaux-Arts du Québec. Some films will also be shown at the Cinéma Beaumont in the Méduse complex, 541 Rue St-Vallier Est. For details and tickets, visit lefifa.com.

March 26 at 7 p.m. – The Literary and Historical Society of Quebec will hold its 201st annual general meeting in College Hall of the Morrin Centre at 44 Chaussée des Écossais. 

March 26 at 7:30 p.m. – The Club Musical de Québec presents Swedish clarinettist Martin Fröst, French viola player Antoine Tamestit and Israeli-American pianist Shai Wosner who will unite their musical talents to present a program focusing on dance and its roots in folklore, at the Palais Montcalm. For details and tickets, visit clubmusicaldequebec.com.

March 27 at 8 p.m. – The FILMharmonic orchestra, directed by Francis Choinière presents Bond Symphonic bringing the legendary sounds of 007 to life like never before at the Grand Théâtre. Iconic scores from Bond classics such as From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball and Skyfall will be enhanced by soloists Rose Naggar-Tremblay and Sam Champagne as scenes from the films are projected above the orchestra. For details and tickets, visit filmharmonique.ca. 

March 28 at 7 p.m. – It’s Classic Movie Night at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 Rue Ste-Ursule in Old Québec. This month’s film is the 1957 American drama film Zero Hour! starring Dana Andrews, Linda Darnell and Sterling Hayden. Admission $5. The side door (off parking lot) opens at 6:30 p.m. with cartoons and newsreels of the day. All are welcome. Freshly popped corn, soft drinks and chocolate bars available before and during intermission. 

March 28 at 7:30 p.m. – The Ensemble L’Harmone des Saisons presents Méditations et Lamentations by Bach and Buxtehude at Église St-Dominique, 175 Grande Allée Ouest. Directed by Mélisande Corriveau and Eric Milnes with soloists, a vocal ensemble and chamber orchestra on period instruments. For details and tickets, visit harmoniedessaisons.org.

March 28 at 7:30 p.m. – The Printemps Symphonique, a fundraiser for the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec that includes a concert directed by Clemens Schuldt with guest soloist Bruno Pelletier, cocktail dînatoire and silent auction, takes place at the Château Frontenac. For details and tickets ($600) visit osq.org/printemps-symphonique. 

March 29 at 7:30 p.m. – Les Rhapsodes choir, directed by David Rompré, presents Lux Aeterna with Théodore Dubois’ masterpiece, Les Sept Paroles du Christ. The choir will be joined by mezzo-soprano Luce Vachon, tenor David Souza and baritone Michel Desbiens, accompanied by organist Marc D’Anjou and a musical ensemble, at the Palais Montcalm. For details and tickets, visit lesrhapsodes.com/concerts-2/saison-2024-2025. 

Until April 17 – The Orchestre Symphonique de Québec presents the first OSQ Beethoven Festival! Conceived by OSQ music director Clemens Schuldt, the festival offers a program of activities and concerts paying tribute to Beethoven’s genius. Lectures, workshops and performances for the whole family 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.

Until April 20 – Manif d’Art presents an exhibit of the 25-year careers of Quebec sculptors Cooke-Sasseville Contre Toute Attente / Against all Odds at the Espace Quatre Cents on Rue St-Paul overlooking Louise Basin. The Jardin d’hiver is also part of the Manif d’Art seasonal exhibits which can be discovered while walking around the city. For details, visit manifdart.org/en.

The Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale promotes the personal and collective well-being of English speakers in the Quebec City region by offering a range of health promotion programs. Learn more by visiting their website at wejh.ca/about-us. 

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.