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The Just for Laughs Festival runs the entire month of July 2006, I think you can get tickets in advance by calling the box office but we went to the box office on St-Laurent on the day of the show and found they still had tickets left for most of the shows. You may find some discounted tickets for the same day but not all shows are discounted, the one we selected was not discounted.
The website has a full listing of the options, you’ll find stand up comedians, some of them big names like John Cleese or Craig Ferguson, revues, outdoor performances and the show we opted for, La Clique, a cabaret/burlesque show. If you have a chance to see this show in Montreal or in another city, I’d highly recommend it. Sword swallowing, double jointed tricks with tennis rackets that had me laughing so hard I had tears rolling down my face, British gentlemen performing incredible stunts, a very naughty magic trick and a bathtub acrobatic finale that’s sure to leave the ladies wanting more (not to mention many of the men).
If you do opt for La Clique, seating is general admission, and although there aren’t really any bad seats, if you get there early, you can get one of the front row seats where you’re likely to become part of the act.
For another review of La Clique, click here
No dress code Leave a Comment Theme: TheaterAddress: Just For Laughs Box OfficePhone: (514) 845-2322Directions: Just For Laughs Box Office 2111, St-Laurent blvd., MontrealWebsite: http://www.hahaha.com/ Other Contact: Toll-free 1 888 244-3155
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| | | | Foufounes Electriques: It translates to "Electric Butt cheeks" | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Fouf's is a great crazy bar with a history of crazyness dating back 20 years. It's the canadian CBJB's.
Foufounes was known back in the day as the place to go to for the pulse of live underground music in Montreal. That has kinda changed due to the times being what they are. You still get great music and a pitcher full of underground culture, but that's been somewhat diluted by the need to pay the bills and cater to younger crowds who buy a lot of beer.
The bar itself is located on St-Catherines, 2 blocks est of St-Laurent, on the north side. You really can't miss it. Just look for a really weird looking entrance to a place with a lot of people hanging out in front. It's almost next door to the Metropolis so keep your eyes open and you can't miss it.
Once you get in (there are covers some of the times now unfortunately), you have the choice of the mellow downstairs, or the more insane upper floors. If you go upstairs there is still a mellower room, a crazy room, and then the dance floor area that I've always called the Pool for some reason. The Pool has the typical floor space for a dance floor, a bar and sitting area near the back. If you go further upstairs, there is another floor that look down into the dancefloor. It's really cool on a packed night since the dancfloor/mosh pit is kinda like a pool....hey, there we go, that's why I called it that...ok, cool. VT saved my life!
Drinks are cheap as well, so get the shine on. Notable acts that have played here in the past include pre-popular Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Skinny Puppy, Henry Rollins band, etc.
I brought a bunch of friends to Foufs once who are straight laced Torontonian's and they actually looked scared. Some of the people at Fouf's think it's halloween year long.
I'm so used to it, it doesn't phase me, but if you aren't into odd looking people and stuff, then just drop some acid or something. Oh, and drugs are not allowed on site...and if you do, then look out for the bouncers with gigantism.
Take a lead pipe and bend it around your waist. Put on boots that go up to your armpits. Put vomit into your hair. There you go. You are ready for a night at Fouf's. Or just wear whatever you have on right now. Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubDirections: Get out at Metro St-Laurent, walk 1 block south to St-Catherine, and then walk 2 blooks est on St-Catherine. You can't miss it.
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