Friday, Nov. 2

Esmerine, photo via Flickr 

Swing by the Dark Horses one-day pop-up sale for deals on pieces by innovative local designers including Genevieve Savard, LaLaYeah and Pedram Karimi, among others, followed by a party with a live show by Mark Lowe and DJ set by Matthew Pierce. Darling Foundry Bar Ephémère (257 Prince), sale 3-10 p.m./party 10 p.m.

Check out Étienne Tremblay-Tardif’s new exhibit Bookworms,consisting of pieces executed by boring into “bookscapes” with a 16-inch drill bit. Arprim (Belgo Building, 372 Ste-Catherine W., #426), 6 p.m., free

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of local powerhouse label Constellation Records with a performance by Esmerine, part of the MACM’s Friday Nocturnes series. Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal (185 Ste-Catherine W.), 7 p.m.

Homegrown crust-punk and metal fest A Varning From Montreal continues with Japan’s Zyanose, S.H.I.T., Aspects of War, Zatsuon, Truncheons, Napalm Raid, Koszmar, Bludgeoned and Crimes. Katacombes (1635 St-Laurent), doors 6:30 p.m., $15/$18 or buy a three-day weekend pass for $45

Live in or near the Deeg and feel like spending a quiet and cheap night in the ‘hood? Go see NDGer Paul Cargnello and then get to bed at a respectable hour, you party animal. Maison de la Culture NDG (3755 Botrel), 8 p.m., free

Sometimes you’ve just gotta dance. Put your trust in NYC DJs Designer Drugs and locals Beat Market. SAT (1201 St-Laurent), 10 p.m., $23.50

Check out our complete listings for more great club, stage and gallery events.