No Hay Banda: All good things to do in Montreal

No Hay Banda in Montreal and more

The 17th edition of experimental music series No Hay Banda features extended-duration works for amplified quartet by Sabrina Schroeder and Mauricio Pauly, as well as a set by Montreal-based Armenian composer and experimental vocalist Vahram Sarkissian. La Sala Rossa (4848 St-Laurent), 8:30 p.m., $12

Jocelyn Pelletier’s MAC(DEATH) “transposes Macbeth‘s violent and supernatural dramaturgy through the cathartic experience of a heavy metal show,” at la Chapelle in Montreal. Note that tonight’s debut performance is sold out, but there are five more through March 17. 3700 St-Dominique, various times, $33.50/$28.50 students, seniors, under 30, art pros and neighbourhood residents/$23.50 performing arts students

Petite Patrie restaurant le Diplomate marks its fourth anniversary with a pizza party. Bonus discounts on wine. 120 Beaubien W., Montreal, 6 p.m.–12 a.m. 

Cinema Politica Concordia screens Sonia Boileau’s Rustic Oracle, the story of a child accompanying her mother on a trip to find her sister, who disappeared from a First Nations community. 1455 de Maisonneuve W. H-110, 7 p.m., $5–$10 suggested donation

Local Legend celebrates the one-year anniversary of their weekly open mic nights. Join in and play three songs (a guitar, keyboard, mics, cajon and an aux cable are available) and get a free shot after you perform. There are drink specials all night and the kitchen is open till midnight. 3910 St-Laurent, sign-up at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m., open mic at 9:45 p.m., free entry

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Montreal Listings

You can also check our Listings for more Montreal events in nightlife, and things to do. Similarly, for more concert recommendations, see this week’s edition of Hammer of the Mods.

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Cult MTL is a daily web and monthly print publication focusing on Montreal music, arts, culture and city life. Along with interviewing local and visiting artists, promoters and entrepreneurs, we feature analysis and criticism by our editorial staff and crew of columnists and freelancers, compile comprehensive event listings, curate a daily To-Do List and run the annual Best of MTL readers poll.