THURS MARCH 17 through SUN MARCH 27

Festival International du Film sur l’Art @ Various Locations
The 29th edition of FIFA, le Festival International du Film sur l’Art, a 10-day fest featuring films about art. The 2011 edition will present 227 films from 22 countries. General admission $12, $9 students, and $85 to purchase an 8-pass booklet. Visit Art FIFA  for film listings, venues and to purchase tickets.

FRI – SUN MARCH 18, 19 & 2O

Neon and High Food Festival @ SAT (SOCIÉTÉ DES ARTS TECHNOLOGIQUES)
Three-night electro/house music festival at the SAT. Friday night features: Simian Mobile Disco, Blondes, Juan Maclean DJ set, Jordan Dare; Saturday sees Jesse Rose, Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team, Duvall and Seb Diamond; Sunday features Benga, Skream, Vilify and
ConstructTickets available at http://iloveneon.ca/. All shows 10pm-3am at SAT – 1201 St Laurent.

FRI – SUN MARCH 18, 19 & 2O

Expo Mange Santé  et Vivre Vert @ Palais de Congres
Food expo featuring cooking demonstrations, activities and tips on how to eat healthier and greener. Admission $12, $10 seniors/students, free for 16 and under. Friday 11am-8pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Palais de Congress– 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle (Metro Place d’Armes).

FRI MARCH 18

The Uncalled For Drunken St. Paddy’s Day Improv Show @ MainLine Theatre
The brave, initially sober men of the Uncalled For improve troupe will take to the stage, and begin drinking as well as creating spontaneous comedy AT THE SAME TIME. To the increasingly drunken delight of the audience, and to the spiraling dismay of the actors, Uncalled For will knock back everything that is sent their way, and knock out the most unhinged improv show you’ve ever witnessed. Pre-drinking at 10:30pm, show begins at 11pm. $12 admission includes a free shot. MainLine Theatre – 3997 St Laurent.

SAT MARCH 19

Fitness Fundraiser for Ugandan Children’s Home @ Concordia’s Le Gym
Feel good and do good at the same time with a fitness fundraiser at Concordia’s Le Gym. Classes are $10 and all the proceeds will go towards healthcare initiatives at St. Jude Children’s Home in Gulu, Uganda. Classes include 10h: Yoga; 11h: Bootcamp; 11h: Yoga;13h: Skipping; 14h: Yoga; 17h: Spinning; 17h: Hip-hop aerobics; 18h: Zumba; 18h: Spinning; 19h: Yoga. Can’t make it? Make a $10 donation to do a good deed without breaking a sweat. Advance registration is encouraged and appreciated. Sign up online. Le Gym Concordia – 1515 Ste Catherine St. W.

SUN MARCH 20

Montreal St Patrick’s Day Parade @ Along Ste Catherine Street
Brown-bag a Guinness and witness the largest St Patrick’s Day parade in the world, featuring floats, marching bands, Irish Queens and leprechauns, all dyed a mysterious shade of green. The Montreal Alouettes football team will be present to show off their Grey Cup trophy. Parade starts at noon at Ste Catherine and Fort and runs eastward.