Festivales y eventos

Dalhousie voice and string students perform a Mini Messiah, a short free lunchtime take on Handel's Christmas favourite, in the Joseph Strug Concert Hall at the Dalhousie Arts Centre. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM. Free and open to everyone, no reservations required, says Dalhousie.

Mount Allison music students close the term with a festive Christmas Collegium at the Conservatory of Music (listed for the Brunton Auditorium, with the description pointing to the Conservatory foyer). Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Admission is free and all are welcome, says the Mount Allison Department of Music.

Important: free, but you need to register for free first. On Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at the André-Guérard Library in Terrebonne. Sébastien Deshaies plays guitar and violin, with a projection. For adults. Free.

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. On Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at the Montarville-Boucher-De La Bruère Library in Boucherville. With Professor Charles Benjamin. Free.

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A dance work that explores how artificiality shapes humanity today, following five dancers, a machine and an opera singer. For adults who enjoy contemporary dance. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM: free, presented by the City of Montréal at Théâtre Outremont.

Dr. Laura Hall, author of Bloodied Bodies, Bloody Landscapes, talks about gender, race and representation in horror, after a screening of the film Obsession directed by Curry Barker. Presented with University of Regina Press, the Ottawa Horror Club and the Ottawa Public Library. Wednesday Dec 9, 2026, at 6 pm (about 2 hours 45 minutes) in the Main Branch Auditorium. Free to attend; registration encouraged.

A once a year holiday market inside historic Montgomery's Inn, with a curated selection of local craft and artisan vendors and locally made treats. Entry is free; goods are for purchase. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 2 to 7 p.m.

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in (link on the library page). Musical Artist in Residence 2026, Sounds of the Central Library: a free listening party at Calgary Public Library, Central Library. When: Thursday, Dec 10, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Hear the music Easy HD captured, composed and recorded at the Central Library during the residency. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Winter Wonderland Celebration: a free program at Houston Public Library, Heights Neighborhood Library (1302 Heights Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77008). When: Thursday, Dec 10, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Celebrate the season with festive crafts, games, music, and family-friendly activities for all ages. For: All Ages. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first (Active Mississauga). Meet new friends: conversation and staff led activities for adults 55 and up. Theme: books and bingo.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first (Active Mississauga). Relax and share a smile with a friendly therapy dog.

A Christmas storytime for young children, with festive stories, songs and activities. Free. At Vellore Village Library.