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Montreal’s Amazing Graffiti Art

You don’t have to go to a museum to see great art in Montreal – just about everywhere you go in the city you’ll find beautiful street art. Painted by professional as well as amateur graffiti artists, here are some of Montreal’s amazing street murals.

Check out some samples below:


Photo of Street Mural, Montreal Canada © man pikin
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New York City’s Street Fairs, Festivals and Block Parties

Summer is beginning and, in New York City, that means the beginning of street fair and festival season!


Photo of Street Fair, New York City © Ed Yourdon
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Miami’s Little Havana: Mojitos, Cuban Food, Hand Rolled Cigars and Friday Night Street Party

Come visit Cuba without leaving the country! Miami’s Little Havana is one of the City’s most flavorful neighborhoods.


Photo of Mojito Sign, Little Havana, Miami Florida © miamism
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New York City’s Biggest Free Music Event of the Summer

On June 1, 2010, The New York City Park Foundations kicks off its wildly popular SummerStage series. This year is the 25th anniversary and it promises to be one of the best ones yet!


Photo of Summerstage, Central Park, New York City © Television
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The Coolest Place to Spend a Sunday in Montreal

Every summer hundreds of people gather on Mont Royal for the Montréal Tam Tam Jam. Tam-Tam is the French word for hand drum and people bring all kinds of hand drums (like djembes) to play together.


Photo of Montreal’s Tam-Tam Jam © nonanet
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Miami’s Greynolds Park Love-In

If you dig all things 1960s, Miami’s Greynolds Park Love-In is the place to be this May!

Photo of Miami's Greynolds Park Love-In
Photo © Justo’s Photography
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Take a Tour of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Miami

Looking for something to do in Miami? Take a tour of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens:

Villa Vizcaya Garden, Miami Florida
Photo © Amanda Govaert
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Miami Walking Tours

Take advantage of the great weather by taking a walking tour through some of Miami’s most interesting neighborhoods!

Sobe Art Deco
Photo © wyntuition
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Quirky and Unusual Things to do in NYC

To make your visit to New York City even more interesting and unusual, check out these quirky things to do in the City!

See a Free Magic Show

Every Sunday at 3pm Abracadabra Superstore hosts a free magic show. While you’re there, browse their amazing selections of costumes, masks, wigs, magic supplies, clown supplies, novelty and gag gifts.

Abracadabra Magic Store
Photo © John Morton
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Montreal High Lights Festival

It’s festival time in Montreal! Montreal’s 11th annual High Lights Festival starts February 18th and ends at dawn on the 28th. Each year a country, city and region are highlighted. This year’s event spotlights Portugal, New Orleans and the Eastern Townships of southeastern Quebec.

Le Festival MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE
Photo © peiranliu
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