Friday, Sept. 7

Marina Abramović: The Artist is Present

Catch a year’s worth of news at the first day of  the World Press Photo exhibition, a juried collection of 54 of the most striking, disturbing and beautiful images captured by photojournalists around the world in the last year. Marché Bonsecours (325 de la Commune), Sept. 7–30, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily,  $12, $8 for students under 25, children under 12 free.

Don’t miss a double-billing of improv comedy tonight, starting with Smackdown Improv, a weekly improv battle at 8 p.m. ($8), followed by an improv story telling set by Armando at 10 p.m. ($5). Montreal Improv Theatre (3713 St-Laurent), 2nd floor

Head to the vernissage for local comic legend Simon Bossé’s retrospective show, au petit monastère. Monastiraki (5478 St-Laurent), 7 p.m.–10 p.m.

After an on-and-off theatrical run, critically acclaimed documentary Marina Abramović: The Artist is Present, a portrait of the famous performance artist, has one more screening at the Phi Centre. 407 St-Pierre, 7 p.m., $10

Do you like food trucks? Of course you do. So take advantage of the sunny skies and dig into a taco — or a burger, or something equally tasty — at today’s first-Friday-of-the-month food truck event, happening at the Olympic Park. Corner Pie-IX and Sherbrooke, 4 p.m. 

Check out our full Montreal music listings for more great shows, club nights and special events.