10 low-cost outings in Quebec and its surroundings

Do you want a little cultural outing without breaking the bank this weekend? The Journal has found for you 10 low-cost or free events in Quebec and its surrounding areas for the weekend of January 10.

1. Poetry Friday

This evening presented by the Tremplin d’actualisation de poetry and hosted in a simple and spontaneous way gives the floor to guest poets in the first part, then continues with a free stage. Registration for the open mic is at the entrance.

• January 10
• Location: House of Literature, 40, rue Saint-Stanislas, Quebec
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Free

2. Tribute to Ed Sheeran

The Ed Equation is a show paying tribute to Ed Sheeran through his songs and which relates some anecdotes that fans will discover.

• January 10
• Location: La Source de la Martinière, 201, rue de Lanaudière, Quebec
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Prix : 20 $

3. Punk evening

By bringing together Enfants Sauvages, Cornette and Little Oso, Le Pantoum presents the punkest Friday evening of the year.

• January 10
• Location: Le Pantoum, 55, rue Saint-Joseph Ouest, Quebec
• Time: 8:30 p.m.
• Prix : 20,69 $

4. A dog on a leash that barks

Solo performance by the artist Gabriel Samson, who shares a reflection on the suburbs, the artistic community, generation Z, as well as his childhood, through slam, monologue, poetry, rap, stand-up, video art, music and sound editing. A one-person theatrical orchestra.

• January 10 and 11
• Location: La Charpente des fauves, 206, rue Christophe-Colomb Est
• Time: 8 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday
• Price: From $14

5. Shake your hips with LBA BAND

The LBA BAND fills dance floors wherever they go with their unique style, blending diverse influences ranging from pop and Latin to hip-hop and rock.

• January 11
• Location: District Saint-Joseph, 240, rue Saint-Joseph Est, Quebec
• Time: 9 p.m.
• Free

6. Swing evening

The Swing Ambassade offers its first dance evening of the season, with its house band jazz Three to Get Ready and his guests Edmond Brousseau on saxophone and Félix Doré on piano, which will begin with a free introduction to swing open to all.

• January 11
• Location: 333, de la Couronne, Quebec
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Prix : 18 $

7. Skate with WABO BBQ

The frozen discotheque of the Agora du Port de Québec welcomes the group WABO BBQ, which invites skaters to wiggle their hips to original pieces borrowed from the repertoire of string bands.

• January 11
• Location: Agora du Port de Québec, 150, rue Dalhousie, Québec
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Free

8. Quebec tales by candlelight

An evening under the theme of tales and legends from Quebec, offered in a cozy atmosphere in the company of a passionate storyteller, with music and surprises.

• January 11
• Location: Laval University, Atrium of the Charles-De-Koninck pavilion, 1030, avenue des Sciences Humaines, Quebec
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Prix : 5 $

9. Egypt, timeless

With Ciné-Voyage Le Clap, discover the splendors and magnificence of Egypt on an epic journey that transcends time, celebrates the timeless beauty of this country, explores the eternal secrets of the pyramids and temples, then dances with the enigmatic wind of the desert and the gentle murmur of the Nile.

• January 12
• Location: Cinema Le Clap Place Sainte-Foy (2580, boul. Laurier, Quebec) and Loretteville (10885, boul. de l’Ormière, Quebec)
• Time: 4 p.m.

10. Visit to the Gabrielle-Roy library

During a guided tour, explore the new Gabrielle-Roy library and its ten thematic foyers, discover its services and collections, then plan to return often.

• January 12
• Location: 350, rue Saint-Joseph E, Quebec
• Time: 2 p.m.
• Free