Through to February 27
Les Rendez-vous du cinéma Québécois
The biggest annual celebration of Quebec film, the 29th Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois (running from February 16 to 27) enters its final week of screenings at numerous venues around town. Local filmmakers and big-time directors join forces to bring us Quebec premieres and new favourites. Screenings are 9$ each, though passes may also be purchased. For full details, visit their site!
Thursday February 24
Étienne de Crécy @ Le Belmont
NEON and HighFood present Parisian DJ and producer Étienne de Crécy at the Belmont; loose tank tops and glowsticks at the ready, please. This is a dance party not to be missed. Crécy is joined by Jordan Dare and Panton.
$17.50. 10pm. Le Belmont – 4483 St-Laurent.
Friday February 25
Nicole Atkins and the Black Sea @ Sala Rossa
American singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins and her band Black Sea take over Sala Rossa, joined by Maryland’s Cotton Jones and Montreal’s own The Damn Truth.
$13.50 in advance, $15 at the door. 9pm. Sala Rossa – 4848 St-Laurent.
Blokhe4d @ Le Belmont
Blokhe4d, a collaborative project between Michael “Vegas” (of Bad Company UK) and US-born Jonas “Uman”, merges drum and bass, dubstep and electro with a personalized brand of techno, disco and house. In other words, just shut up and dance.
$13 at the door, $10 pre-sale. 10pm. Le Belmont – 4483 St-Laurent.
Saturday February 26
Celebrate the 8th edition of Montreal’s famous Nuit Blanche, whereby you are permitted to stay out from sunset to sunrise because, well, it’s Montreal. And the metro is open all night. So just giv’rrr. Numerous concerts, film screenings, art shows, comedy shows and much, much more will be happening all across the city. Just walk out your door.
Sunday February 27
Sheila Giffen @ Le Cagibi
Wind down the weekend with some Montreal-based indie and folk acoustics at Le Cagibi. Sheila Giffen headlines, with Matthew Raudsepp and Clara Legault.
8pm. Le Cagibi – 5490 St-Laurent.