Westmount Here & There
May 5, 2026

A look at events happening in and around Westmount

Exhibition: In Between

The Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W, is pleased to present the exhibition In Between by Westmount artist Michèle Atkinson until Wednesday, May 13.

GALLERY 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

ARTIST TALK WITH MICHÈLE ATKINSON

On Thursday, May 7, meet artist Michèle Atkinson at the Gallery at Victoria Hall, who will talk about the inspiration that led to her exhibition In Between.
Michèle will lead a short tour of the exhibition and discuss her creative process with Ève-Catherine Champoux, the gallery’s curator. Refreshments will be served.

Registration required. Space is limited.
Register on Eventbrite

Image: © Andrew Burlone

Concert: UNICUM with SuperNova4

On Wednesday, May 6, at 7 pm, in Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W, SuperNova4, a quartet of seasoned jazz musicians, invites you on a journey through their luminous musical galaxies. The group’s repertoire consists of original compositions rooted in jazz and blues traditions, while remaining open to the future and the cosmos. Their music is at once intense and driving, gentle and fragile, often playful, and always fresh and authentic. The pieces are constantly reinvented on stage, and the audience becomes part of a captivating and ever-surprising musical expedition. Presented in collaboration with Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée.

Jean Derome — alto and baritone saxophones, flute
Félix Stüssi — piano
Normand Guilbeault — double bass
Pierre Tanguay — drums

Doors at 6:30 pm
Register on Eventbrite
More information at 514 989-5226 or victoriahall@westmount.org

Image: courtesy of SuperNova4

Westmount Horticultural Society conference

On Tuesday, May 12, from 7 pm to 8:15 pm in the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke W, the Westmount Horticultural Society presents St. Anne de Bellevue – the making of a garden-friendly city with Ryan Young of John Abbott College.

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

Visit westlibcat.org for more information.

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

MUTUAL FUNDS and EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (ETFs)Wednesday, May 6, from 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Via Zoom Only: For the Atwater Library Financial Literacy Program, financial educator Lynn Bennett presents information on mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as investment options. Q&A. To register and get the Zoom link: lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca

GABRIEL SAFDIE ON CHINA

Thursday, May 7, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
In Person and Via Zoom (Hybrid): For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, photographer and writer Gabriel Safdie has a conversation with Victoria LeBlanc about his new book, Affair with China, which traces his observations of the country’s extraordinary transformation from the 1980s to the 2020s. To register and get the Zoom link, click here, fill out the form, and submit it.

KNITTING AND CONVERSATION

Thursday, May 7, from 3 pm to 5 pm
In Person Only: Join Margaret Black in the Library Bookshop for knitting (or other fibre arts, e.g. crochet, embroidery) and conversation. Bring your own fibre arts project. Everyone welcome. More information: lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca

WEEKLY INTERNET PEER CAFÉ

Friday, May 8, from 10 am to noon
Via Zoom Only: Join Mathieu Landretti for a discussion about using computers, tablets and smartphones. Stay for 20 minutes or the full 2 hours to share, learn, and socialize. It’s free, thanks to funding from the Grace Dart Foundation. To register and get the Zoom link, click here, fill out the form, and submit it.

DROP-IN TECH HELP AND ONLINE EXPLORATION

Tuesday, May 12, from 1 pm to 3 pm
In Person Only: Quick help with devices and computers, followed by a presentation on visiting museums virtually and other online exploration. Free thanks to funding from the Lindsay Memorial Foundation. In the Adair Auditorium. First-come, first-served. No advance registration. For more information: connect@atwaterlibrary.ca

BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, May 13, from 7:30 pm to 9 pm
In Person Only: Writer Mary Soderstrom leads the Atwater Library Book Club in a discussion of Barometer Rising by Hugh MacLennan. Everyone welcome.

STORIES OF QUEBEC ANGLOS

Thursday, May 14, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
In Person and Via Zoom (Hybrid): For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, filmmaker and author Guy Rex Rodgers gives a presentation on his new book, What We Choose To Forget. The book explores stories of English-speaking Quebecers all across the province and challenges familiar narratives. To register and get the Zoom link, click here, fill out the form, and submit it.

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