Thursday, Nov. 8

Statue Park. See below for ticket giveaways to this and two other shows

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Cinema Politica and RIDM co-present the premiere of The Carbon Rush, a documentary about carbon trading. Director Amy Miller will be on hand, too. Concordia Hall Building theatre (1455 de Maisonneuve, room H110), 7 p.m., PWYC

Signal and Véhicule Press are launching three new books of poetry by writers Nyla Matuk, Susan Glickman and Pierre Nepveau with a party and readings. Librairie D&Q (211 Bernard W.), 7 p.m.

Local improv heroes Bryan Walsh and Pat Dussault (that is, BRAT) are going to dazzle you with their wit. Or something. Montreal Improv (3713 St-Laurent #202), doors at 7:30 p.m, $8 ($5 with a pass)

Catch the Acme burlesque show, with retro tease action plus live music. MainLine Theatre (3997 St-Laurent), 8:30 p.m., $20

CONTEST! Win a pair of tickets to one of these three concerts (just let us know which one you want to go to via Facebook or Twitter):

Cult MTL presents two quality local acts from the indie pop realm, namely Statue Park, launching their “Shackleton” seven-inch single, and songwriter/producer Montag. Il Motore (179 Jean-Talon W.), 9 p.m.

It’s your dad’s classic album, but not your dad’s classic album tour: the Darcys play Steely Dan’s Aja, bitches! Casa del Popolo (4873 St-Laurent), 8 p.m., $10

Tomorrow night, RNDM (feat. Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament, Joseph Arthur and Richard Stuverud) play the Corona with opener David Garza. But you could win tickets today! Corona Theatre (2490 Notre-Dame W.), 8 p.m., $31.90/$36.90

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