Monday, November 18

Chevalier Avant Garde

Cinema Politica presents a screening of Arctic Defenders, a documentary that investigates the misguided attempts by the Canadian government to assert its sovereignty in the High Arctic and how a generation of radical Inuit changed the political landscape of Canada’s North. Director John Walker will also be in attendance. D.B. Clarke Theatre (1455 de Maisonneuve W.), 7 p.m., suggested donation $2–$5

It’s the first edition of a new monthly art social, Mtl Drawing Party, created by les Territoires, Drink & Draw Montreal and Studi O Béluga. Freestanding Room (4324 St-Laurent), 7:30 p.m., free

Suoni per il popolo @ RIDM presents a free show feat. some great local musical talent, namely Maica Mia, Chevalier Avant Garde and James Irwin. RIDM Headquarters (3450 St-Urbain), 8 p.m., free

Local skate rock dudes Bearmace play l’Escogriffe with Condition and Mueco. Expect carnage (or an approximation thereof). 4467 St-Denis, 10 p.m., $5

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