Tuesday, Aug. 11

Rain over Old Montreal
 
If you’re looking for some cheap Tuesday escapism, we recommend Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation and Ant-Man — Vacation, Pixels and Ricki and the Flash, not so much.

It’s the opening day of Sensory Stories, an exhibit of works by 16 artists that “playfully…redefine the way we experience narrative” while putting all the senses to work. The exhibit is on at the Phi Centre (via the side entrance) till Sept. 27. 325 St-Paul W., 11 a.m.–6 p.m., free

Griffintown art gallery Arsenal is launching a series of Tuesday evening cultural events tonight, with guitarist Alexandre Ethier performing compositions inspired by the artworks currently on display as part of the E-Merge exhibit. 2020 William, 6–9 p.m., $10

Enjoy a free dance performance of Danse Lhasa Danse… sous les arbres in Parc Lafontaine, with music of late Montreal-based singer/songwriter Lhasa de Sela performed by musicians and singers including Alexandre Désilets, Karen Young and Alejandra Ribera. Théâtre de Verdure (4020 Parc Lafontaine), 8:30 p.m., free [Note that this event will be cancelled if it’s still raining.]

It’s A Night Over Egypt at cozy Mile End cocktail bar Kabinet, where Miss Devon Eve Behelak spins deep house, ’80s electro, R&B, hip hop, soul, disco, Afrobeat and more, weekly. 92 Laurier W., 9 p.m.

Paris-born Toronto-based hip hop producer Pierre Pharaoh is playing Divan Orange with openers Rekast and X10PX, as well as visual artist Aaron Anton. 4234 St-Laurent, 9:30 p.m.
 
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