Tuesday, June 19

*Kampai Garden hosts a benefit for Donald Berman UP House
*Sam Smith brings Thrill of It All tour to the Bell Centre
*Mega Karaage Ramen Challenge
*Washed Out at L’Astral
*Normal Echo plays Casa with Così e Così
*Trannavision: Jurassic Park


Così e Così

Hungry? Kinton Ramen hosts a Mega Karaage Ramen Challenge, daring contestants to consume their family-size noodle soup in under 15 minutes. The prize? Free ramen (losers must pay $35, the value of the mega dish). 1211 Bishop, 5–9:30 p.m.

Kampai Garden hosts a benefit for Donald Berman UP House, one of a network of 300 clubhouses that employs and houses people living with and recovering from mental illness. The fundraiser will feature oysters and other food stations as well as an open bar. 1616 Ste-Catherine W., 6–9 p.m., $100  

British neo-soul balladeer Sam Smith brings his Thrill of It All tour to the Bell Centre with opening act Cam, a California country singer and onetime ghostwriter to the stars. 1909 Avenue-des-Canadiens-de-Montréal, 8 p.m., $63.50–$149.75

Athens, GA dream pop act Washed Out (aka Ernest Greene) is rounding out his Mister Mellow album cycle with a North American tour that brings him to Montreal tonight, with opener Bernice. L’Astral (305 Ste-Catherine W.), 8 p.m., $28/$31, all ages

Berlin-based electronic artist Normal Echo plays Casa with experimental music artist Così e Così. 4873 St-Laurent, 9 p.m., $10/$13

After a previous cancellation, Trannavision is back with a screening of Jurassic Park, featuring live commentary from Tranna Wintour and friends. The event is usually sold-out, so reserve your seats ahead of time. La Vitrola (4602 St-Laurent) 7:30 p.m., $5/PWYC

 

For more concert recommendations, consult our Music Listings  and see this week’s edition of Hammer of the Mods.