Tuesday, Feb. 19

* Distroboto 5 à 7 in the East End
* Geneviève Castrée launches new graphic novel
* War Witch filmmakers pre-Oscar party
* Rock Forest CD launch at Casa
* Baked Goods and friends at Divan

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Distroboto art dispenser

Get to know DISTROBOTO a little better at their 5 à 7. The cigarette machine recyclers and wee art curators will be on hand to talk about their local distribution empire for cassettes, zines, magnets, stickers and all manner of small art objects. Maison de la Culture Frontenac (2250 Ontario E.), 5 p.m., free  

Geneviève Castrée is in town sharing her new graphic novel Susceptible, which she talks about with Cult MTL here. The artist, writer and Ô Paon musician will give a presentation about her work and be available at the launch party after for signings. Librairie Drawn & Quarterly (211 Bernard W.), 7 p.m., free

Toast the makers of War Witch (Rebelle) at Reservoir (7 p.m.) and see a screening of the film, along with short films Henry and Buzkashi Boys, at la Elástica (9 p.m.) before they head to L.A. to contend for Oscars. Reservoir, 9 Duluth E. / La Elástica, 4602 St-Laurent, 3rd floor

Rock Forest, the talented Sherbrooke-born band formerly known as Sexyboy and the Man Machine, launch their first full-length at Casa with guest Guy Baston. Casa del popolo, 4873 St-Laurent, 8 p.m, free

Local lo-fi pop band Baked Goods headline with support from Brattleboro, VT sci-fi glam band Great Valley plus Planet Hollywood, Bickleigh Ghost and Like Everyone Else. Divan Orange (4234 St-Laurent), 9:30 p.m., $7

Check out our complete listings for more great club, stage and gallery events.

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