Wednesday March 9
Frequencies Art Show @ La Sala Rossa
An Art Matters 2011 event, Frequencies brings a night of live music to the Sala Rossa stage, with performances by several Concordia musicians and artists, including Pop Winds, Wilderling, Omaha and many more!
Free. 8:30pm. La Sala Rossa (4848 St-Laurent).
Thursday March 10 to Saturday March 12

The Grand Burlesque Show @ Club Soda
This week, the Burlesque Express pulls into town for three evenings of performances. Burlesque ladies from many exotic lands, including Paris, Istanbul, Venice and Shanghai are expected to grace the stage, accompanied by variety acts and live musicians.
7:30pm. Tickets start at $55. Club Soda (1225 St-Laurent).
Thursday March 10
‘Collisions’ Vernissage: The Artwork of Emily Cloutier @ Shaika Café
NDG’s lovely Shaika Café hosts a vernissage for Gatineau-bred, Montreal-based artist Emily Cloutier’s March-long painting showcase. Titled Collisions, Cloutier’s works consist of an eclectic mix of figurative and small scale abstract oil paintings – stop by for some delicious coffee and art-chat!
Free. 7pm-9pm. Shaika Café (5526 Sherbrooke West).
Spring has Sprung: The 3rd Bi-Annual Red Herring Maximum Blast Variety Show @ Les Trois Minots

Live comedy on a Thursday night? The perfect pre-weekend ab workout! McGill’s improv society, Red Herring, will be joined by other Montreal improv lovers for an evening of lolz and live musical performances by Bear Trap, Rex Daren, Boots Collabo and The Pinyin Pals.
$5. 8:30pm. Les Trois Minots (3812 St-Laurent).Friday March 11
ArtHouse! @ Clifton Manor
Every few months, Clifton Manor transforms into a mecca of art, with live theatre, visual art, music and film at this late winter ArtHouse. Each show is staged in a different space throughout the building, including the bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom! All shows are performed in repetition throughout the night, so you can watch as many or as few as you like! A collective of great Montreal artists come together for this unique evening. Call 514-357-2658 for reservations (recommended).
$8. 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Clifton Manor (2193 Clifton Manor).
Saturday March 12 and Sunday March 13

Indie Record and Art Fair @ St-Denis Church
Under the Snow 2011 hosts a much-anticipated indie record and art fair, taking place in the basement of St-Denis Church. Show your support for our great local artists and artisans!
Free. 11am to 5pm. St-Denis Church (5075 Rivard).

Sunday March 13
Literary Death Match @ Club Lambi
Presented by the Summer Literary Series, the infamous Literary Death Match debuts in Montreal! Award-winning authors and poets will participate in American Idol-esque combat (minus mean judges). A Montreal premiere not to be missed!
$10 at the door. 7pm. Club Lambi (4465 St-Laurent).

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