Wednesday, Aug. 3

* Last day of the Fantasia film fest
* Speakeasy Electro Swing free outdoor party
* Pinball tournament at North Star
* Three musicians play KickDrum’s Backyard Session
* Montreal Impact vs. A.S. Roma
* Grand Rapids, MI band Heaters play a MTL LP launch

Jardins Gamelin

Jardins Gamelin

Can you believe it? It’s the last day of Fantasia! Tickets are still available for the premiere of Quebec film Mon ami Dino as well as Jean-François Richet’s Blood Father (starring Mel Gibson) and the thriller If There’s a Hell Below, among others. See our reviews of today’s films here.

The retro fusion sounds of Speakeasy Electro Swing are taking over Jardins Gamelin this evening for a free dance party with DJs Eliazar, Don Mescal and Sidi Khalil. Corner Ste-Catherine E. and Berri, 6–11 p.m., free

Head to the North Star Pinball Bar for this month’s pinball tournament, free and open to all skill levels with some great prizes up for grabs! 3908 St-Laurent, 7 p.m., free

Check out some soft sounds in the twilight at Mile End backyard of laundromat / café Blanc de Blanc at KickDrum’s Backyard Session featuring Zef Raček, Emma June and the Muddy Wheel. 248 Villeneuve W., 7 p.m., $7/PWYC

Tickets are still available for tonight’s Impact game — our soccer team goes up against Roma at the Saputo stadium. 4750 Sherbrooke E., 7:30 p.m., $33

Hailing from Grand Rapids, MI, Heaters are in town to launch their album Baptistina with a show at l’Esco with support from Paul Jacobs and the Bathroom Scene and Nanimal. 4467 St-Denis, 9 p.m., $8

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