Wednesday, December 11

Mon oncle Antoine

Roxanne Arsenault curates a collection of books and images about kitschy art, architecture and design for Formats X, unveiled at a reception today. Formats (2 Ste-Catherine E., #302), 5 p.m., free

Reel Activism screens The Times of Harvey Milk, an Oscar-winning documentary about the ‘70s gay rights activist. Centre Culturel Georges-Vanier (2450 Workman), 7 p.m., suggested donation of $5, all proceeds go to Head & Hands

The Peopl’s Comedy: Free Speech offers a stellar line-up of nine comics plus sets from Freddie James and Brad MacDonald, hosted by Jess Salomon. Peopl (390 Notre-Dame W., entrance on St. Helene), 8 p.m., $5

See the Claude Jutra Christmas classic Mon oncle Antoine, a 1971 coming of age story about a young boy growing up in rural Quebec. Cinémathèque québécoise (335 de Maisonneuve E.), 8:30 p.m., $8

Catch a pair of young, local electro-pop acts, namely Syzzors and Blood and Glass. Divan Orange (4234 St-Laurent), 9:30 p.m., $5

Rare Species unites local DJs Bliss & JNNBNNRCK at Royal Phoenix, and not only will the music be excellent, but the infamous Dirty Hipster drink special ensures that it’ll be that kind of party. 5788 St-Laurent, 10 p.m., free entry  

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