Westmount Here & There
January 23, 2026

A look at events happening in and around Westmount

Exhibition: Tuba Qurban

Galerie du Victoria Hall - Victoria Hall Gallery – WestmountMag.ca Until Friday, February 20, in the Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W, discover Shimmering, an art installation by Tuba Qurban.

GALLERY OPENING HOURS:
Monday to Friday: 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: Closed

More information at 514 989-5226 or victoriahall@westmount.org

Image: © Andrew Burlone

Let’s Talk Opera! — Clown(s)

On Sunday, January 25, at 2 pm, in Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W, the Let’s Talk Opera! series presents a friendly, dynamic introduction to the opera Clown(s) by Ana Sokolović.

Hosted by musicologist Pierre Vachon, in the presence of singers and a pianist, Let’s Talk Opera! dives deep into the works in 75 minutes to discuss the history, music, voices, cultural context, composer, style, etc., and offers musical excerpts performed by opera singers. In collaboration with l’Opéra de Montréal. A pair of tickets to a showing of choice of Clown(s) will be raffled.

You Can’t Take It With You

Dramatis Personae - WestmountMag.ca Westmount’s community theatre group, Dramatis Personae, presents You Can’t Take It With You at Victoria Hall, 4676 Sherbrooke W. This 1936 award-winning comedy by George Kaufman and Moss Hart, directed by Marissa Blair, draws us into the zany world of the Sycamore family as they navigate unpaid back taxes and Alice’s engagement to the son of her Wall Street boss. Will there be snakes, skyrockets, ballet slippers and a flamboyant Russian dance teacher? Will Alice and Tony find lasting love?

To find out, go to theatrewestmount.com and buy your tickets today!

PRESENTATIONS
Thursday, January 29, at 7:30 p.m
Saturday, January 31, at 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 1, at 2 pm

Image: courtesy of Dramatis Personae

Westmount Winter Carnival 2026

From Thursday, February 5 to Saturday, February 7, join the Westmount Winter Carnival for a variety of fun-filled activities for young and old, including a Winter Carnival Lunch and Valentine’s Day Tea, a Pj Party, and a host of outdoor activities at King George Park.

View the flyer

Westmount Horticultural Society

On Tuesday, February 10, from 7 pm to 8:45 pm at the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke W, the Westmount Horticultural Society presents Herbs and Cognition, with Annie Bazinet, Herbologist and BSc Student in Pharmacology at McGill.

Guest fee $7 or free for WHS 2026 members ($30)
Doors open at 6:30 pm for tea, coffee and cookies.

Contactivity Centre activities

Contactivity Centre, 310 Victoria, Suite 102, is a non-profit community centre offering a welcoming, caring, and safe space for autonomous seniors 60+, fostering a sense of community and social engagement. The centre hosts various courses and interest groups that encompass the mind, body and soul.

Online courses and activities are now available. For more information, visit contactivitycentre.org

Image: courtesy of Contactivity Centre

Centre Greene activities

Centre Greene, 1090 Greene, is host to a wide variety of activities for young and old, including a Caregiver’s Tea, Themed Activity Nights, Drop-in Daycare, After-School Program, Kids’ Kitchen, Tumbling Tots Playgroup, Seniors’ Lunches, and more!

For more information, call 514 931-6202 or visit centregreene.org

Image: courtesy of Centre Greene

City of Westmount events

The City of Westmount offers a variety of events and activities for adults and children of all ages. Please consult the city’s events calendar for more information.

Events at Westmount Public Library

Bibliothèque de Westmount library, Westmount QC - photo: © Andrew Burlone

4574 Sherbrooke W, Westmount

Library staff are pleased to welcome all visitors back to a safe environment in which to browse and check out items. Staff will also be there to make/renew memberships and handle your requests and questions.

More information at westlibcat.org

Image: © Andrew Burlone

And over at the Atwater Library…

1200 Atwater, Westmount
Information at 514 935-7344

The Library is open every day except Sunday. See the Library’s Full schedule.

The staff are always pleased to provide information and help by phone and email.

eBooks and digital audiobooks: The Library has increased its selection of digital books for your reading and listening pleasure. For information and help: 514 935-7344 or ebooks@atwaterlibrary.ca

Image: Frédéric Ryan – Instagram (@feddomtl

SERVICES BY PHONE, EMAIL AND INTERNET

Atwater Library staff are continuing to provide help and information by phone and email at 514 935-7344 (weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm) and at info@atwaterlibrary.ca
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Questions about your computer or device? Email connect@atwaterlibrary.ca or phone 514 935-7344 daytime during the week. With funding from the Government of Canada.

VIDEO LIBRARY

Visit the Atwater Library YouTube channel to stream Library presentations on a variety of topics.

LUNCHTIME SERIES

Thursday, January 22, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Via Zoom Only: Journalist Roxana Spicer discusses her memoir, The Traitor’s Daughter, recounting her quest to find out the truth about her beloved mother’s early life in WWII Russia. To register and get the Zoom link, click here, fill out the form, and submit it.

DROP-IN CV WORKSHOP

Thursday, January 22, from 3 pm to 5 pm
In Person Only: Hands-on guidance to create a professional CV from scratch using Google Docs, Microsoft Word or Canada’s Resume Builder. Also, tips and resources for cover letters. Computer Classroom (Room 2 on the top floor). Part of the Atwater Library CELI Skills for Success Project. Registration not required. For more information: Olivia Noun at celi@atwaterlibrary.ca

LANGUAGE EXCHANGE SOCIAL

Tuesday, January 27, from 3 pm to 5 pm
In Person Only: Practice conversational skills in your target Canadian official language (English or French) while meeting new people. In the Adair Auditorium. Part of the Atwater Library CELI Skills for Success Project. Registration not required. For more information: Olivia Noun at celi@atwaterlibrary.ca

FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM

Wednesday, January 28, from 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Via Zoom Only: TFSAs and FHSAs – Lynn Bennett, retired financial planner and financial educator, conducts an information session on Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) and First Home Savings Accounts (FHSAs). Q&A. To register and receive the Zoom link: lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca

DROP-IN TECH HELP

Thursday, January 29, from 3 pm to 5 pm
In Person Only: Got a question about using your device or computer? The Library’s team of tech-savvy staff and volunteers will be in the Adair Auditorium (accessible by elevator) to provide you with quick, free help, with demonstrations and resources aimed at improving digital literacy skills. Bring your own device or use one of the Library’s tablets or laptops. First-come, first-served. No advance registration. It’s free, thanks to funding from the Grace Dart Foundation. For more information: connect@atwaterlibrary.ca

LUNCHTIME SERIES

Thursday, February 5, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
In Person and Via Zoom (Hybrid): Artificial Intelligence 101 – Remi Duquette gives a general overview of AI and how it’s likely to affect our lives. To register and get the Zoom link, click here, fill out the form, and submit it.

DROP-IN CAREER HELP

Thursday, February 5, from 3 pm to 5 pm
In Person Only: Get tips for your job search, help preparing CVs and more. In the Adair Auditorium. Part of the Atwater Library CELI Skills for Success Project. For more information: celi@atwaterlibrary.ca

KNITTING AND CONVERSATION

Thursday, February 5, from 3 pm to 5 pm
In Person Only: Join Margaret Black in the Library’s Bookshop for knitting (or other fibre arts, e.g. crochet, embroidery) and conversation. Bring your own fibre arts project. Everyone welcome. For more information: lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca