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Forget The Box is Montreal’s most in-depth arts magazine, a not-for-profit, community focused publication committed to covering local ground level, underground, and marginalized art.

07/28/2025

More Than a Festival: The First Ever Wild Pride
by Ella Hooper
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Prepare for a revolution in q***r celebration! In our latest feature, Ella Hooper introduces Wild Pride, a vital new Montreal festival launching July 30th that reclaims Pride from corporate compromise. Born from frustration with Fierté Montreal’s silence on critical issues like the Palestinian genocide, and its severe lack of inclusivity, Wild Pride is fiercely anti-colonial, anti-capitalist, and anti-corporate. This grassroots, volunteer-led initiative stands in radical solidarity with all oppressed groups, offering a truly accessible, diverse, and unapologetic space for q***r joy, resistance, and community building, by and for those often erased elsewhere.
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https://www.forgetthebox.ca/arts/wild-pride-2025

07/27/2025

Wilde in the Wild: The Entertaining and Earnest Summer Production
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Step into a wickedly funny and wonderfully q***r world with Tara McGowan-Ross's review of Repercussion Theatre's "The Importance of Being Earnest"! Set against the backdrop of Montreal's Mount Royal cemetery, this unconventional outdoor production of Oscar Wilde's classic satire tackles class, lies, and love with a fresh, modern twist. McGowan-Ross offers a captivating glimpse into the show's dazzling performances and audacious interpretations, prompting a playful debate on whether some classics need to be "gayer than they already are."
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https://www.forgetthebox.ca/arts/wilde-in-the-wild

07/23/2025

It's Wednesday, baby, and that means McSweeney's List is here! ✍️ This week, Dawn dives into the surprisingly complex world of teasing, exploring how good-natured ribbing is actually a vital "glue" in our closest relationships. She candidly unpacks the nuanced dynamics of who gets to tease whom, the intimacy it builds, and how it gently pricks fragile egos. Dawn also shares personal insights, from observing "The Heckling Show" to her own friendship evolution, reminding us that while teasing is crucial, it thrives only when underpinned by genuine trust and connection.
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https://www.forgetthebox.ca/arts/mcsweeneys-list-127

07/21/2025

The Heckling Show: Forged in the Fire
by Dawn McSweeney
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Get ready for controlled chaos and cathartic comedy! Our latest feature dives into The Heckling Show, Saanya Nanda's monthly event at Pub St-Paul where the audience is encouraged to talk back. Described as a "verbal rage room," this unique show offers a consensual space for audiences to vent and comedians to be "forged in the fire." It's an unapologetic, hilarious, and surprisingly safe experience where insults fly, boundaries are tested, and everyone leaves feeling lighter.
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https://www.forgetthebox.ca/arts/the-heckling-show

07/18/2025

We made it to the end of the week, and that means it’s Feature Friday! ✨ This week we're spotlighting Montreal-based visual artist LFCD (she/her/they/them). Known for their powerful reconstructions of materials, LFCD's art boldly tackles pressing modern issues like environmentalism, politics, and activism. Sometimes driven by deep intention, other times by pure creative flow, LFCD's current path is leading them towards a design degree, with an ultimate ambition to become a global creative director in the fashion industry. Discover their unique vision that blends art with critical commentary!
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https://www.forgetthebox.ca/arts/feature-friday-lfcd

07/16/2025

Wednesday means 💜 McSweeney's List! 💜 This week, Dawn hilariously debunks the dramatic mystique of "shadow work," discovering that she's been doing it all along through simple, conscious choices. Confronting her lifelong struggle with existential dread and the fleeting nature of life, Dawn shares how she transformed this dark perspective into a powerful force for living fully. It's a captivating, honest look at embracing impermanence, finding euphoria in the present, and why sometimes, just watching a groundhog is all the "work" you need. Plus she’s got the details on the best events in MTL this week!
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https://www.forgetthebox.ca/arts/mcsweeneys-list-126

07/14/2025

All About The Art: Art O’Rama Community Markets Return
by Maggie Caroddo
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Discover the heartwarming spirit of Montreal's grassroots art scene! In our latest feature, Maggie Caroddo explores Art O’Rama, a vibrant collective art market born from friendship and a shared passion for accessible art. What started with two friends bypassing high vendor fees has blossomed into a thriving community event in Jeanne Mance Park, showcasing eclectic works from local artists like Sharpeepees, Catherine Chen, Judy Yun, Lina Züchner, and Megan Bourrie. Learn how this truly collaborative, non-hierarchical team creates a welcoming space for both artists and art lovers, proving that passion and community can redefine the market.
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https://www.forgetthebox.ca/arts/artorama-markets

07/11/2025

Feature Friday is NOW! 🎶 We're thrilled to dive into the captivating world of Montreal's own multidisciplinary artist, Swiim! Born in Barcelona but with Montreal deeply woven into his artistic soul, Swiim effortlessly blends ambient beats, downtempo electronic tracks, and boom-bap hip-hop with striking visual art. A talented rapper and film composer, his recent work includes a remix for Camille à l'Orée, a collaboration with Bijou Violet, and composing the soundtrack for the indie film Le Pitch. From his early hip-hop mixtape Oxyflorae to the ambient Nature Divine (complete with a visual album), Swiim's background in videography and graphic design means he directs all his own music videos and artwork, creating truly immersive and complete artistic experiences.
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https://www.forgetthebox.ca/arts/feature-friday-swiim

07/09/2025

It's Wednesday, and McSweeney's List is back! This week, Dawn charmingly contrasts the endless, sun-drenched summers of childhood with the jam-packed schedules of adulthood. But don't despair! She shares how a recent backyard BBQ, filled with Freezies, playful pups, and a dazzling firefly show, perfectly rekindled that old, carefree magic. Get ready to be inspired to chase those simple, joyful moments this season, creating new memories that will last you all year long. And as always, the details on some of the best events in town this week!
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https://www.forgetthebox.ca/arts/mcsweeneys-list-125

07/07/2025

Low Stakes, High Passion
Kick and the Unapologetic Nature of Indie Theatre
by Andrew Jamieson
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Dive into the defiant spirit of Montreal's indie theatre scene with Andrew Jamieson's latest feature on Étienne Lepage's Kick, presented by Les Productions Syncope. Speaking with producer, co-director, and actor Nathan Bois-McDonald, Jamieson reveals the raw passion, creative freedom, and sheer determination that fuels emerging artists when they choose to simply "do a fu***ng project." It's a powerful testament to making art on your own terms.
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Don't miss Kick at the Rialto Theatre, July 18th, 19th, and 20th, 2025!
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https://www.forgetthebox.ca/arts/kick-syncope

07/04/2025

It's Feature Friday! ✨ This week, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on Foster Gareau, a compelling q***r Montreal-based, French-Canadian poet. A self-described bibliophile, sentimentalist, and recovering alcoholic, Foster brings a unique depth to his work. Currently serving as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Soliloquies Anthology for the 2025/2026 academic term, this Creative Writing student (with an honors degree in Cinema Studies from U of T) writes every day. Look for his powerful poetry in recent and upcoming issues of PRISM International, LBRNTH, Soliloquies Anthology, and The Page and The Pit.
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https://www.forgetthebox.ca/arts/feature-friday-foster-gareau

07/02/2025

It's Wednesday, and McSweeney's List is here! Dawn dives into the complex art of setting boundaries, confessing her reluctance to be a "hard ass" despite her proficiency. From navigating demanding interactions at her day job to dissecting the unhealthy relationship patterns from her past, Dawn earnestly explores how she's learned to separate love from unhealthy tolerance. She shares her personal "advisory committee" for truth-telling and reminds us all that protecting our peace, even if it means walking away, is an act of self-love.
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https://www.forgetthebox.ca/arts/mcsweeneys-list-124

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