Friday heat, Pink Floyd all night, and the UV's no joke today.
Summer's here early—catch the sunset at 8:46, dodge Highway 25, and pick your Friday vibe.
Good morning. It's 17°C and mostly cloudy, but that UV's sitting at 7—that's high. You're going outside today anyway (it's Friday), so yeah, throw the sunscreen on. You've got till 8:46 PM for daylight, which means a proper evening is there for the taking if you want it.
Heads up if you're heading out to the East End or crossing the bridge: Highway 25 was closed overnight for lane-light repairs. Check if it's back open before you commit to that route, but it shouldn't affect most of your day.
On the local side, there's some heavier stuff to know about. Quebec's police ethics commissioner opened an investigation into racism allegations at Station 39, and Black Montreal police employees are worried about reprisals over speaking up. That one's worth paying attention to.
Also, if you've been shedding what you thought was pollen all week—those white fluffy bits everywhere—it's not. It's poplar seeds. Summer in Montreal doing its thing.
For eating, you've got some solid options if you're thinking lunch or dinner. Montreal's got readers voting on the best bagel spots and hot dog joints if you want to lean into the classics, and there's a new hiring app that just landed 100-plus local restaurants, so if you're looking to try somewhere new, there's momentum in the food sector right now. There's also some great fromageries worth the detour if you're in a cheese mood—which, honestly, is always a good mood.
Tonight's where it gets fun. You've got options depending on what you're after. If you're into prog-rock, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon is running at Le Dome (5:30 and 7 PM slots). If you want soul and R&B, Jennifer-Lee's at Le Balcon X Terrasse at 6. Comedy's on too—Solomon Georgio at Club Soda at 6:30. Pick your lane.
The vibe is classic Friday: grab a drink somewhere with a terrace if the weather holds, catch some live music, and you could hit the Mountain before the sun drops. It's one of those June nights where the city feels loose.
Get out there. See you around.
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