Looking for THE good idea for Valentine's Day? Whether you're single, in a relationship, or in “it's complicated” mode, here are some ideas for a successful celebration of love!
A show: Love letters by the Arion Baroque Orchestra
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Would you like to spoil your loved one? The Arion Baroque Orchestra offers a tour of the state of love through Italian and English baroque concerts under the direction of Australian violinist Sophie Gent in the show “Letters of Love”. On the menu: compositions by Vivaldi, Platti, Bond, Geminiani and Avison. A romantic evening not to be missed!
February 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bourgie Room of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
A musical evening: Restaurant La Scala Trattoria
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This Quebec restaurant has more than one trick up its sleeve to ensure you have an extremely romantic evening! A gourmet meal spotlights love songs on the piano to celebrate Valentine's Day. The restaurant also hosts very popular opera evenings that you shouldn't miss!
February 14 at 31 p.m., René-Lévesque Ouest in Quebec.
A film: Everyone But You: The Valentine's Encore (Everyone but youin French)
Didn't you get a chance to see “Anyone But You”? In this film that respects the codes of romantic comedy to the letter, Bea (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) decide to pretend to be a couple at a wedding in Australia. An adventure that will surely bring many surprises… A version with bonus scenes has just been released for Valentine's Day!
On view since February 9th.
A series: Love is blind (Instant marriagesin French)
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Could you fall in love with a voice? If you believe the reality show “Love Is Blind”: Absolutely. In five seasons, the show has spawned multiple couples! The sixth season arrives on Netflix on February 14th and introduces brand new singles looking for true love. Will the new lovers make it from meeting in the “capsules” to traveling to living together to marriage?
Available February 14th on Netflix.
A book: As long as there are birds by Dominique Demers
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Are you looking for a last minute gift for your Valentine? Dominique Demers' brand new book is perfect for this! After a bicycle accident, Dominique has to take a break from his favorite hobbies: writing and training. Not to mention a whole new upheaval: an unexpected love story that will take up a lot of her time… Will this new love bring her what she needs?
Available from Éditions QuébecAmérique.
An album: Before and after by Neil Young
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The legend Neil Young offers us a look back at 13 remarkable songs from his repertoire, in the acoustic version. This gentle album, released at the end of 2023, is a real journey through time between I'm The Ocean, When I Hold You In My Arms and Don't Forget Love. Perfect to accompany your Valentine's Day dinner or romantic evening!
Available via the Reprise label.
An exhibition: Georgia O'Keeffe and Henry Moore: Giants of Modern Art at the MMFA
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Offer a bouquet of flowers in the form of paintings and sculptures? Why not! The exhibition is the first encounter between the very complementary universes of two great artists of the 20th century, Georgia O'Keeffe and Henry Moore. She highlights her works, which are primarily inspired by nature, among flowers, shells, stones and landscapes.
At the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts until June 2, 2024.