Thursday, April 14

Bicycle season

The Quebec fashion industry’s twice-annual showcase/shopping event la Braderie de la Mode Québécoise begins today and runs through Sunday, April 17, offering deals on samples and previous collections by local designers. Marché Bonsecours (325 de la Commune E.), free

Montreal’s urban culture magazine Urbania throws a party at the Museum of Fine Arts to launch their 43rd issue, with a special feature on 50 creative Quebecers to watch. 1380 Sherbrooke W., 6–9 p.m., $15 includes magazine and one drink.

Dust off your bike for the new season and make some new friends by joining Vélo Party Montreal for a communal evening ride departing from Phillips Square. Corner Ste-Catherine & Union, 7:30 p.m., free

Soulful electro-pop artist APigeon launches a new video-clip for her single Polyday with a special performance at O Patro Vys. 356 Mont-Royal E., 8 p.m., $12/$10 in advance

Montreal psych-pop powerhouse Elephant Stone plays la Sala Rossa with openers Yonatan Gat (of Monotonix) and Mécanik Synthétik, plus The Mad Alchemy Liquid Light Show projected on the stage. 4848 St-Laurent, 9 p.m., $12/$15

Toronto alt band Moon King play le Ritz with experimental pop man Calvin Love and Montreal pop/rock four-piece the Foggies. 179 Jean-Talon W., 9:30 p.m., $10/$13

See our Event Listings for more concert, nightlife, theatre, comedy and community event options. See our Art Listings here.

There are only five days left to vote in our annual Best of MTL readers poll, and to answer our special Best of MTL question for a chance to win sick prize packs (courtesy of Tourisme Montréal). Pick your favourite local people, places, artists, services, restaurants and retailers (remember, your ballot needs 25 answers to count) and enter that contest here!