Thursday, Aug. 16

Chicago’s Young Man play Il Motore tonight
 
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Think big thoughts about urban psychology, design and the use of space at a panel discussion about Jon Knowles’ exhibit Mixed Misuse, currently on display. Fonderie Darling (645 Ottawa), 6 p.m., free

Check out works by Kesso Saulnier, big up-and-comer Walter K. Scott and more at the vernissage for the 2-QTPOC  art show. Articule (262 Fairmount W.), 7 p.m., free !

The Phi Centre’s Skate or Die skateboarding film series continues with Skateistan: Four Wheels and a Board in Kabul. See our review here. Phi Centre (407 Saint-Pierre), 7:30 p.m., $10

Urban Roots, a documentary on the green movement in Detroit, screens as part of the Urban Agriculture Film Festival. Action Communiterre (6244 Sherbrooke W.), 8:30 p.m., free

Indie rocks. Catch Chicago’s Young Man with the Hawks and guests at Il Motore. 179 Jean-Talon W., 8:30 p.m., $8