What’s on this summer?
Railslides and rock and roll
June 21 is international Go Skateboarding Day! Since 2004, skateboarders around the world have been taking to the streets on this day to celebrate their favourite sport.
If you've never tried "pushing wood," now's your chance! Watch for events organized in your neighbourhood! You can find more information on the Go Skateboarding Day site and on 33mag.com.
Several competitions and demos will be going on throughout the summer. Visit a skatepark near you to find out about events in your area. Visit Info-Skate.com for an extensive list of skateparks here and around the world.
Skateboarding isn't only for guys
By the way, if you think skateboarding is just for boys, you need a reality check! Just talk to the Skirtboarders, a gang of girls from across Canada who can pull off 360 flips and boardslides with the best of them! The Skirtboarders participate in tons of events, do demos all over the place (they went to Mexico last winter) and
have even shot a film! Check out their site for details.
A summer that rocks!
While you're taking to the streets this summer, you might as well do it to the best new music. Get the goods on all the up-and-coming bands by attending these fine music festivals and events:
- Mutek, in Montreal, from May 28 to June 1
- Piknic électronique, every Sunday, starting in May, in Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal (site in French only)
- North by Northeast, in Toronto, from June 12 to 15
- Evolve, in Antigonish County in Nova Scotia, from July 18 to 20
- Wolfe Island Musicfest, on Wolfe Island, near Kingston, Ontario (dates TBA)
- Festival de musique émergente de Rouyn-Noranda, from August 28 to 31 (site in French only)
- Osheaga, in Montreal, August 3 and 4
- Envol et Macadam, in Quebec City, from September 11 to 13 (site in French only)
