Saturday, May 4

* It’s Free Comic Book Day!
* Marijuana March
* Laurence Vallières’ BOONZ vernissage
* Infringement Walking Tour
* Elektra Festival closing party

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It’s Free Comic Book day! At Librairie Drawn & Quarterly, kids can browse comic books, and there will also be free cookies and juice, plus performances by Catriona Sturton and Birdy Whyte. Librairie Drawn & Quarterly (211 Bernard W.), 10 a.m.–7 p.m., free. Find more local comic book shops celebrating FCBD here

Take part in the Marijuana March supporting accused compassion centre workers and against the current conservative government. Live music courtesy of Canailles, Forbidden beats and Kman & the 45’s. Parc des Ameriques (Corner of Rachel and St-Laurent), 12–5 p.m., free

Read all about Laurence Vallières’ first solo show, BOONZ, then hit up the vernissage at Galerie Yves Laroche. 6355 St-Laurent, 2-5 p.m., free

Learn about the city and get a taste of local theatre via the Infringement Walking Tour. Starts at Bar Bifteck (3702 Saint. Laurent), 4–5:30 p.m., free

Tonight marks the end of the annual Elektra Festival, with a closing party featuring Japanese label ATAK and other Japanese electronic musicians, followed by a floor-based dance performance. Usine C (1345 Lalonde), 9 p.m., $15–$20

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

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