Saturday, Nov. 5 - Cult MTL

Po Lazarus

Gamers, wizards, programmers, superheroes and other proud geeks should make their way to Collège Maisonneuve this year’s edition of Geekfest Montreal, featuring performances, workshops, panel discussions, demonstrations, game tournaments, film screenings and lots more. 3800 Sherbrooke E., 9 a.m.–11 p.m., $30 for day pass or $40 for weekend pass, continues through Sunday

Embrace your inner cat lover at this weekend’s Salon des Artistochats at Centre Pierre-Charbonneau, with dozens of exhibitors and vendors selling locally produced treats for you and your cat, including clothing, accessories, illustrations and jewellery. 3000 Viau, 10–5 p.m., free, continues through Sunday

Underground music and arts collective Bad Lunch hosts a day-long Femme Fest in support of the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal featuring a panel discussion on women in music hosted by Amy MacDonald and Zaya Solange, an exhibition of artwork by Kelly Derstenfeld and a solid line-up of performances by artists including Strange Froots, Thanya Iyer, Corrina Rose, Tamara Sandor, Merival and Brooklyn Doran. Secret location, 1 p.m.–midnight, $10

Montreal rock/blues/garage band Po Lazarus launches their new album Ways to End the Night at Petit Campus. 57 Prince-Arthur E., 8:30 p.m., $12/$15/$20 w/ a digital copy of the album

Check out the New Faces of Burlesque showcase at Montreal’s top burlesque spot the Wiggle Room. 3874 St-Laurent, doors 7:30 p.m., show, 9 p.m., $20/$25

Montreal producer Project Pablo plays a rare live set at Never Apart’s NVA Off-Site — the Rialto Theatre — where he’ll be joined by Australian beatmaker András (in his Canadian debut) plus an opening DJ set by the Beat Escape. 5723 Parc, 10 p.m., $15 before midnight, $20 after

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