Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. – The Orchestre Symphonique de Québec directed by Clemens Schuldt presents Aux portes de l’Amérique du XXe siècle at the Palais Montcalm which begins with Aaron Copeland’s majestic Fanfare for the Common Man. John Adams’ The Chairman Dances features an outtake from his opera Nixon in China. Canadian-American cellist Elinor Frey plays C.P.E. Bach’s Cello Concerto. The evening ends with Mutations from Bach, a composition by Samuel Barber, and his poignant Adagio for strings. For details and tickets, visit osq.org/concerts/aux-portes-de-lamerique-du-xxe-siecle.  

Saturday, Jan. 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. – A “Tea for Peace” in honour of the victims and survivors of the 2017 shooting at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec will be held at the Manège Militaire. Admission is free, but space is limited and advance registration is required. For details, visit facebook.com/events/1293708871945782.

Saturday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. – Enjoy an evening of Irish traditional music and sea shanties with Quebec City’s own Steamship Alice at the Librairie Saint-Jean-Baptiste, 565 Rue Saint-Jean. Pay what you can.  

Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. – La Scala restaurant (31 Boul. René-Lévesque Ouest) brings back its monthly Soirées d’Opéra with a “Return to the Classics” including a seven-course Italian meal featuring live music provided by four singers, two pianists and a cellist. For details, visit restolascala.ca/opera-a-quebec-restaurant-italien-la-scala.

Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. – Danse Lhasa Danse features a unique blend of song and dance recalling the repertoire of the late American-Mexican singer-songwriter Lhasa de Sela, who lived and worked for many years in Montreal. The performance will be brought to life at Le Diamant by 16 singers, musicians and dancers. For details and tickets, visit grandtheatre.qc.ca/programmation/pps-danse-danse-lhasa-danse.  

Friday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. – It’s Classic Movie Night at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 Rue Ste-Ursule in Old Quebec. This month’s film is the 1947 American drama Gentleman’s Agreement starring Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire and John Garfield. Admission $5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with cartoons and newsreels of the day before the main feature. Snack bar with freshly popped popcorn, soft drinks and candy. All are welcome. 

Sunday, Feb. 2 at 2:30 p.m. – Concerts Couperin presents Puisque tout passe featuring the a capella quartet Meslanges, who will present an assortment of polyphonic songs from the Renaissance to the 20th century on the theme of nature, set to music by the great French poets, and violinist Evan Shi, winner of the 2023 Concours de musique de la Capitale de Québec. For more details and tickets, visit couperin.ca/programmation. 

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 to learn more. 

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.

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 article 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.