Wednesday, Sept. 14

Ian Sweet

Mile End clothiers Atelier b. has hosted plenty of in-shop concerts in the past, but today they try something new with an outdoor laneway acoustic show billed as a loading dock concert, with punch for those who come out to hear sets by Camaromance and Prince Mychkine. Alley behind 5758 St-Laurent, 6 p.m., free

“Do We Need Borders?” That’s the topic of discussion at this week’s edition of the University of the Streets Café. See details about the panelists and moderator here. MAI (3680 Jeanne-Mance), 7–9 p.m.

Catch a screening of Leaving the Fold, a documentary about the experience of leaving ultra-Orthodox communities. The film, directed by Eric Scott, is presented by Forward, a group that assists people who have left or are attempting to separate from their communities. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion. Rialto Theatre (5723 Parc), 7:30 p.m., $20/$10 for students

Kaleidoscope Theatre, the team behind the popular Fringe hit Captain Aurora: A Superhero Musical, is back with a new production running for three nights as part of the 8th edition of new musical theatre fest Next Wave. A Song of Fiction is a comedic play-within-a-play about two lifelong friends and colleagues trying to finish a commissioned script before a big deadline. Salle Paul-Buissonneau, 3819 Calixa-Lavallée, 9 p.m., $20/$18 students

Fuzzy, fizzy L.A. indie rock act Ian Sweet plays Brasserie Beaubien with Boston slow rockers Horse Jumper of Love and like-minded Montrealers Doffing. 73 Beaubien E., 9 p.m., $11/$14

Head to le Belmont for a night of deep, dark bass vibes at Bass Drive Wednesday with headliners Shigero and Sobek (SBK), plus sets from Melek, Scientix, Bakune and DJ Omit. 4483 St-Laurent, 10 p.m., free before 11 p.m., $5 after

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