The Weekend To-Do: We’re hitting Pop Montreal, meeting Rachel Roy in Vancouver and shopping the Dundas West Sidewalk Sale in Toronto
Fall is in full swing here at FASHION and although the abrupt temperature drop was quite harsh there’s not much to do but embrace this glorious autumn weather. Tomorrow’s Dundas West Sidewalk Sale is the perfect opportunity to don that favourite knit of yours you’ve been itching to throw on all summer. For those of us who weren’t able to score tickets to the sold-out Grimes shows, it’s not the end of the world (we’d like to think). A generous amount of live music will be in store this weekend at POP Montreal and Vancouver’s Olio Festival.
Read on for the full weekend to-do
Well into its 10th year, the annual 5-day POP Montreal festival is back, and with a killer line-up may we add. Among the slew of shows and exhibitions – a total of more than 570 bands and artists – includes Gotye taking the stage at Metropolis this evening and Grizzly Bear, whose much-anticipated album Shields was released earlier this week, Sunday night at L’Olympia.
Sept. 19 to Sept. 23
Various venues/locations within the Montreal area
Dundas West Sidewalk Sale
Vintage boutiques Dalston Grey and Magwood have teamed up to host the Dundas West Sidewalk Sale, spanning from Lansdowne to Shaw, this Saturday. With more than fifty boutiques, restaurants and cafés setting up shop outdoors, you’ll want to get their bright and early for exclusive one-day-only specials, homemade treats and perhaps that vintage Dries skirt you’ve been eyeing.
Sept. 22, 10am – 6pm Rain or shine
Dundas St. W. (between Lansdowne Ave. and Shaw St.), Toronto
This weekend The Heart and Stroke Foundation presents The Heart Truth Fashion Show in Calgary. Stop by to witness local personalities and celebs as they don couture gowns in scarlet, crimson and ruby reds down a runway to help raise awareness for the cause.
Sept. 22, 7pm – 11pm
Eighth Avenue Place, 525 – 8th Ave., SW, Calgary
New to the Daniel Faria Gallery is the unveiling of Canadian-born, London-based filmmaker, Mark Lewis’ latest project. Entitled Man, the exhibit – which is comprised of four separate films – explores contemporary city life through the filmmaker’s perspective.
Sept. 19 to Oct. 20
Daniel Faria Gallery, 188 St. Helens Ave., Toronto
Rachel Roy at The Bay
No Friday night plans? Designer Rachel Roy stops by The Bay’s downtown Vancouver location this evening for an exclusive rendezvous. Swing on by for a chat with the designer and an up-close-and-personal glimpse of the latest bohemian-inspired fall offerings (signature graphic and painterly prints a plentiful!) from her RACHEL by Rachel Roy collection.
Sept. 21, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
The Bay, 674 Granville St., Vancouver
Olio Festival – Beth Richards SS13 Collection
Known for summoning the best in local and international music, art and film, within the span of 5 days since its inception in 2008, Van City’s Olio Festival returns – this time incorporating fashion into the mix. While you’re there don’t miss Vancouver-based swimwear designer, Beth Richards’ exclusive showcase of her Spring/Summer ’13 collection (we want it all!) Saturday night (11pm, Sugar Studios, 1635 Powell St.).
Sept. 19 to Sept. 23
Various venues/locations within the Vancouver area
. A generous amount of live music will be in store this weekend at POP Montreal and Vancouver’s Olio Festival.
Read on for the full weekend to-do
POP Montreal
Well into its 10th year, the annual 5-day POP Montreal festival is back, and with a killer line-up may we add. Among the slew of shows and exhibitions – a total of more than 570 bands and artists – includes Gotye taking the stage at Metropolis this evening and Grizzly Bear, whose much-anticipated album Shields was released earlier this week, Sunday night at L’Olympia.
Sept. 19 to Sept. 23
Various venues/locations within the Montreal area
Dundas West Sidewalk Sale
Vintage boutiques Dalston Grey and Magwood have teamed up to host the Dundas West Sidewalk Sale, spanning from Lansdowne to Shaw, this Saturday. With more than fifty boutiques, restaurants and cafés setting up shop outdoors, you’ll want to get their bright and early for exclusive one-day-only specials, homemade treats and perhaps that vintage Dries skirt you’ve been eyeing.
Sept. 22, 10am - 6pm Rain or shine
Dundas St. W. (between Lansdowne Ave. and Shaw St.), Toronto
The Heart Truth Fashion Show
This weekend The Heart and Stroke Foundation presents The Heart Truth Fashion Show in Calgary. Stop by to witness local personalities and celebs as they don couture gowns in scarlet, crimson and ruby reds down a runway to help raise awareness for the cause.
Sept. 22, 7pm - 11pm
Eighth Avenue Place, 525 – 8th Ave., SW, Calgary
Mark Lewis Man
New to the Daniel Faria Gallery is the unveiling of Canadian-born, London-based filmmaker, Mark Lewis’ latest project. Entitled Man, the exhibit – which is comprised of four separate films – explores contemporary city life through the filmmaker’s perspective.
Sept. 19 to Oct. 20
Daniel Faria Gallery, 188 St. Helens Ave., Toronto
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Rachel Roy at The Bay
No Friday night plans? Designer Rachel Roy stops by The Bay’s downtown Vancouver location this evening for an exclusive rendezvous. Swing on by for a chat with the designer and an up-close-and-personal glimpse of the latest bohemian-inspired fall offerings (signature graphic and painterly prints a plentiful!) from her RACHEL by Rachel Roy collection.
Sept. 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Bay, 674 Granville St., Vancouver
Olio Festival – Beth Richards SS13 Collection
Known for summoning the best in local and international music, art and film, within the span of 5 days since its inception in 2008, Van City’s Olio Festival returns – this time incorporating fashion into the mix. While you’re there don’t miss Vancouver-based swimwear designer, Beth Richards’ exclusive showcase of her Spring/Summer ’13 collection (we want it all!) Saturday night (11pm, Sugar Studios, 1635 Powell St.).
Sept. 19 to Sept. 23
Various venues/locations within the Vancouver area
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