Here’s what to do in Montreal today

Check out the inaugural edition of the one-day Aufküs artisan market in Parc Ex. 544 Jarry, 11 a.m.

Mini-Comiccon is on today and tomorrow at Palais des Congrès, with vendors and exhibitors selling loads of toys, comics (natch) and other sci-fi, fantasy, horror and manga merchandise just in time for the holidays. And you know the cosplayers will be out in full force. 1001 Place Jean-Paul Riopelle, 11 a.m–6 p.m.

Last year MainLine theatre hosted a live staged reading of the ’80s action/alt-Xmas film Die Hard with an all-female cast, and it was such a hit that they’re doing it again tonight, for the benefit of the Canadian Women’s Foundation. See the cast and other details here. 3997 St-Laurent, 8 p.m., $12/$15

British electronic/IDM duo Plaid play a rare gig at Fairmount with opener CMD. 5240 Parc, 9 p.m., $20/$25

Get low at Mile End’s cozy black box nightclub Datcha with Poirier’s Slow Burner. 98 Laurier W., 11 p.m., price unlisted

See our Music Listings for more concert and nightlife event options.
For more concert recommendations, see this week’s edition of Hammer of the Mods.