Sunday, Jan. 27

Waiting for the Barbarians
Photo by Baxter

Attend the North American premiere of Waiting for the Barbarians, preceded by complimentary refreshments and snacks and followed by a show-related discussion on South African history and politics. Segal Centre, 5170 Côte-Ste-Catherine, 11 a.m., $24

Support local filmmakers at Cinéma du Parc. Kim Nguyen’s Oscar-nominated Rebelle (War Witch) screens at 6:45 p.m., while Nathalie St-Pierre’s recently released Catimini (read our review) is on at 3, 5, 7 and 9 p.m. 3575 Parc, $11.50/film

If you’ve been wondering what to do with those leftover shrooms, pack ’em up and head to Sala for California kooks the Growlers and local cool guys the Breezes. 4848 St-Laurent, 8 p.m., $11

The Sake of the Songs players tackle the “Can Folke” songbook (from Buffy Sainte-Marie to Destroyer) leaving their usual stage (Cagibi) for la Gruta Centre Culturel Mile End. Proceeds go to the Mile End Mission. 6011B Parc, 9 p.m.

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