September Celebrating: Back to school, Talk like a Pirate, Hug a Vegetarian, Equinox and other activities!

Hello my dark-lings and curious ones!

"The Harvest Month" is one of the most busy ones of the year, is a Month full of celebrations and responsibilities, full of new beginnings and opportunities, Virgos and Libras honour their birthdays on this 9th month, some of them with forget-me-not flowers in their heads and sapphire jewelry, summer leaves welcoming the beautiful colourful season of autumn. After returning to school and work many begin to prepare for the next month's most beloved holiday for many which is Halloween, along with the appropriate change of wardrobe for the coming winds and rainy days.

Which was once known as the seventh Month in the old Roman calendar and now is known as the month of the piano and the chicken (wtf O.o), is one of the most beautiful and inspiring of the year, full of History and adventures to come.

This 2013 I’ll share with you the top 5 celebrations that i found relevant or unique as well as the 10 Events that you can't miss in Montreal area if you live here or you are visiting. October is coming soon and will be full of surprises so check as well its first week's upcoming events :D

Do you have any cool ideas to celebrate this month? Share it with us in the comments below! Feel free to share Pics, videos and more.

Top 5 September Celebrations:

1.Wonderful weirdos Day(Sept. 9th)

If you live an alternative lifestyle then you are certainly a weirdo, and being a weirdo is a wonderful thing that we should all be proud of! so let's celebrate our weirdness and show to the world how cool it is to be just the way we are!

Ideas to celebrate: 

           -Dress as weirdly and creatively as possible on this day
- Let your inner child out and play, jump, dance, sing , run, spin as you feel it in the moment
-Create or suggest a weirdos parade in your area (Montreal is full of us, so it would be epic!)
-Act weird the whole day, specially in front of those who aren't
-Challenge your friends and family to do something weird for the day

4. Talk Like a Pirate Day! (Sept. 19th)
"What do you do with a drunken sailor, 
What do you do with a drunken sailor, 
What do you do with a drunken sailor, earlay in the morning??"

Started as a Fun game between Guys and became an international celebration for now 11 years!, a whole day to rejoice, talk like a pirate and insult your friends to prove your friendship, for those lover's of the sea rovers is an amazing excuse... ehem... opportunity to dress like one, get drunk as hell and talk all day long with dirty mouth, if someone asks you simply say "Is Talk like a Pirrrrrate Day Matey! Ahoy!!!"

Ideas to celebrate: 

           -Go to work/school dressed like a pirate and talk like one the whole day! (go to the Official Page to learn how to talk like a Pirate in English, German or Dutch)

                -Make a pirate themed party with lots of rum! (18+)

                -Organize a Flash Mob with your friends and invade  the lands of the public domain with Pirate behaviour, Songs and/or Dance (keep it legal tho & don't destroy public property)

                -Make treasure hunt and decorate water guns to look  as realistic as possible, challenge your family and friends, pirate battles in a pool could be very fun!    

3.Hug a Vegan/Vegetarian Day (Sept. 27th)

Some say this festivity is the last Friday of September, others say that is on September 27th... since is a relatively new celebration there is not much information about this special day, but one way or another the Vegan/Vegetarian community is growing fast, and those who have tried meat, dairy products and eggs in the past and have willingly decided to became Vegetarian for whichever reason are overcoming a true challenge day by day, so let us praise their effort and reward them with a big hug for keeping their diet and lifestyle!

Ideas to celebrate: 

           -Become a Vegan for the day to get a hug too :P

-Make a Vegetarian or animal free meal and invite all your Vegan/ Vegetarian friends

-Go randomly alone or with friends in the streets asking to the people passing by if they are Vegetarian, if they are, make a group hug and say "Happy Hug A Vegetarian day!"

-Make a video, song or performance of some sort showing your appreciation for their effort

-Suggest an animal free menu for that day at your work, school or favourite restaurant or coffee shop to show your support

-Give a Vegan cake to your celebrated friends :D

 

2.World Gratitude Day (Sept. 21st)

It began at a Thanksgiving dinner held at the International East-West Centre in Hawaii 48 years ago and now is a world wide festivity to show appreciation, which it should happen on a daily basis but with the busy schedule of life sometimes opportunities pass by and are forgotten, so this day is a great reminder to express your gratitude to everyone and everything that has made a difference in your life. So, what are you Grateful for?

Ideas to celebrate: 

           -Make a Grateful Journal and share it with your dear ones in this day
-Show your Gratitude by giving back to the world, you can do so by doing something good for a random stranger and give him/her a note saying: "I hope it helps, all i ask in return is for you to help a random person, happy gratitude day!"
- If you are talented make a song, poem video or story talking about what you are grateful for
-Give thank you Letters, emails, notes, post cards, DIY gifts or thank you cookies :)
-Make an event with your community to honour what you are grateful for (The Goth community should celebrate together being goth and our awesome lifestyle)

1.September Equinox(Sept. 22nd)

The Most important day of the month, is the second day of equality between day and night in the year, marking official the birth of autumn in our lands, tho if you live in the Southern Hemisphere in the world then it becomes the beginning of spring.

It is a celebrated day all over the world, there's the mid-Autumn festival in China, Chuseok which lasts 3 days in Korea, Autumnal Equinox Day in Japan, the traditional Harvest Festival in the UK, the unique phenomena of the grand shadow dance of the sacred serpent which happens in the Temple of Kukulcan in the old Chichen Itza located in Yucatan, Mexico, Wiccans and some other Pagans celebrate Mabon which is a ritual to celebrate the ageing of the Goddess and the Gods,Druids honour the Green Man and call this day Mea'n Fo'mhair, Romans used to venerate the Goddess Pomona and ancient Greek Mythology would suggest Rituals and meditation to honour the return of the Goddess Peresphone with her husband Hades in the underworld. Other names for this festivity are Cornucopia, The Wine Harvest and Feast of Avalon.

Is a day to thank the world for the harvest of summer and prepare for the coming winter, most importantly, is a magical day full of surprises.

Ideas to celebrate: 

           -Plan a trip to any part of the world that is having a special celebration of this day

-Depending on your believes, make a ritual, festival or party venerating your blessings that the equinox is bringing you and yours

-This is a special day to drink as much wine as you can, if you are able to do the wine by yourself is even better (do it safe and planned)

-Meditate on your life path and use the duality of this day to make a choice to bring balance to your life if necessary

-Make an altar to welcome fall with items that symbolizes it and messages of hope and gratitude, include pictures of those loved ones who passed away to honour them and prepare them for the coming festivity of the dead, leave the altar until the 3rd of November, or if you like it, leave it there and change the seasons.

 

10 Events and activities you can't miss in Montreal:

*Please remember that because of it's bilingual roots and proud terrain most Events in Montreal are in French, translation may be provided*

1.Le Mois de la Photo à Montréal (The Month of the Photo)(September 5th to October 5th)
Celebrating it's 13th edition, Le Mois de la Photo a Montreal is a great event that lasts a complete month and opens 25 exhibitions in 14 different sites across Montreal completely free of charge, gives us the opportunity to discover artists from all over the world. Each year all the exhibitions are based on a theme, this year's Theme is: Drone:The Automated Image. For more info on the exhibitions and events visit the Official Website 

2.The Erotic Arts Festival with the Fetish Weekend
(Erotic Arts Festival August 15-September 2)
( Fetish Weekend August 28- September 2)
Honouring Montreal's Seductive and Artistic nature The Erotic Arts Festival and The Fetish Weekend blend together in the heart of the "Village" in Montreal with more than 500 artists, Performances, dance, music, Fashion Shows, VIP events, diverse Expositions of photos, films and body painting, a whole diversity to explore your Eroticism and most kinky Fantasies.

3.Le Grand Pique-Nique Victorien de Montréal
(September 1st)
For the 5th Edition The Victorian Picnic unites all lovers of Victorian style in the Mansion de la culture Beaudry, all ages are welcome and beautiful outfits are displayed every year with a pleasant time and some fun performances, Steampunk lovers can find local merchants selling their beautiful art and jewelry, bring your own basket and enjoy a unique experience   
 

4.Depeche Mode Concert
(September 3rd)
The English Electronic Music Band will be performing in Centre Bell at 7:30pm, to know more about them go to their Official Site

5.Art Tattoo Montreal
(September 6-7-8)
Nearly 200 renowned tattoo artists from all over the world will gather in this event with tattoo competitions, exhibitions, burlesque show and more, if you want to meet your favourite tattoo artist this is your chance, and if you want to add a new piece of art in your body they will do it on the spot! For more info go to the Official Site

  

6.Metal Academie 2013
 (August 7th to September 28th)
For those lovers of Metal music,this is a battle of Metal Bands that compete for the spot on the Metalfest 2013, the competitions will be held all over Montreal and the Finals will be held on September 28th, For more info go to the Main Event 

7.Montreal Comic-Con
(September 13 to 15)
The 7th Edition is at the Palais de Congres de Montreal, where all geek related can be found, from exhibitors, artists to special guests and amazing special contests, this is a unique chance to dress as your favourite anime, game or comic character, for more info go to the Official Page
 

8.Cirque De Boudoir "Prohibition" 7th Anniversary
(September 14th)
Celebrating it's 7th Anniversary the Cirque de Boudoir presents a night full of desire and passion at the Lion D'Or, with the best burlesque performers in Montreal and amazing Dj's, this night seems to be a night you won't regret.

9.Fundraiser for cancer Evening at Passeport & The Gothic Soirees
 (September 27th)
A night to raise funds for a friend of the Passport family that recently discovered she has breast cancer, so the Gothic crew and Passport lovers will unite to this important mission, the entrance fee will be voluntary contribution and for every drink $1 will go to the cause, for every $5 donated there will be a chance to participate in a draw.

Also during the whole month there will be as usual the Gothic soirees, Wednesday nights "Rebirth Nights 3.0" with DJ Kommandandt, DJ Harshangel +guest (Industrial, EBM, Harsh, Noize & Gothic music), and Saturday Nights "Different Mode" with DJ Draris +guest (EBM, electro, New wave, alternative & industrial)

For more info  visit the Official Website   

10.Beginning of the season: Impro La Jesus

(September 30th)
With a Volontary fee this French speaking Improv show will make you laugh, very interactive with the public, they use the cristian religion in a comical way. They will do the first presentation at the Katacombes, for more info, check the Event

Prepare for the first week of October:

Oct 1st: World Vegetarian Day: Bringing awareness and care to the Vegetarian ethics and Lifestyle!

+The 8th Annual Montreal Improv Festival: From Oct1st to Oct 12th there will be numerous affordable Presentations in English and French at the Montreal Improv Theatre located at 3697 St. Laurent in Montreal, For those who don't know what Improv Match Game is wait for the October Celebration entry :)

Oct 2nd: International Day of Non-Violence: Since 2007 all members of the UN system celebrate this day through education and public awareness, i find is a good day to come out if you are being a victim of violence and speak up!

 
+Velvet Acid Christ & Twilight Garden Live: With their first Tour in 13 years there will be a kick as fusion show at the Coop Katacombes Located on 1635 Saint-Laurent, Montreal

Oct 3rd: Nine Inch Nails in Concert: There are still Tickets for the Event, so don't miss Out! Performing at Centre Bell in Montreal


Oct 4th: World Animal Day: To all Animal lovers, this is a special day to venerate all animals and your pets =^.^= Lets do something special for those amazing creatures

       
+Lolita Retro Pin-Up Kinky Dance and Play Party: Every Month Club Sin Located in the 2nd Floor of Cabaret Cleo (1230 St-Laurent) Features an event with a specific Kinky Theme, October is a LolitaPop style, full of colours and naughtiness
       
+The Underworld Cabaret Undead Burlesque Edition:
A new monthly edgy, alternative, neo-burlesque event at Cabaret Underworld (1403 Ste-Elisabeth, Montreal)


Oct 5th:  World Teachers' Day: Show your appreciation to your favourite(s) teacher(s) and/or Tutor(s) on this day, they are the ones helping you to be better every day.


As you see, October will be a busy busy Month, showing you the first week and is already saturated with fun things to do! If you have any suggestions, petitions or other send me a message or include it on the comments below, and if you are in Montreal and wish to be included on the 10 activities of the Month send me a formal request at theladymblack@gmail.com

Enjoy the rainy and colourful September, see you next Month!

And Remember: Embrace your Goth...
Because even Stars need Darkness to Shine