Monday, March 12 - Cult MTL

From See You in Chechnya

Amnesty International Canada teams up with Cinema Politica to present the Montreal premiere of See You in Chechnya, a 2016 documentary taking a look at journalism and ethics in the midst of a conflict zone. Director director Alexander Kvatashidze will be present for a post-screening Q&A. 1455 de Maisonneuve W., 7 p.m., $5–$10 suggested

The Blue Dog welcomes back comedian Emma Wilkie as headliner of this week’s edition of There’s Something Funny Going On, which will also feature host Walter Lyng plus sets by Christopher Venditto, Harrison Weinreb, Kirsten Finch, Jacob Greco, Sara Quinn, Scott Andrew Carter and Shawn Stenhouse. 3958 St-Laurent, 9 p.m., PWYC

A solid line-up of musicians at la Sala Rossa showcases some new projects from Ora Cogan (kicking off a new tour), a new EP from Portland, Maine’s Lisa/Liza and a housewarming show for newly installed Montrealers ANAMAI (who recently quit Toronto), with DJ sets by Joni Void. 4848 St-Laurent, 9 p.m., $10/PWYC

Across the street at Casa del Popolo, you can check out indie rock and trippy synth acts Tall Shadows, Windburn and Sylvia Wrath. 4873 St-Laurent, 9 p.m., price unlisted

For more music events, see our Event Listings. Art Listings can be found here.

For more concert recommendations, see this week’s edition of Hammer of the Mods.