Saturday, Aug. 9 - Cult MTL

Babymetal

Heavy Montreal starts today, headlined by Metallica (playing the fucking hits, by request), with local legends Voivod and adorable Japanese trio Babymetal adding to the draw. Parc Jean-Drapeau, 12:30–11 p.m., $99.50 for a Saturday ticket, $175 for a two-day pass

Fantasia is over (see our best-of round-up here) but if you’re feeling some withdrawal, Snowpiercer is an exciting post-apocalyptic action movie with an all-star international cast, directed by Joon-ho Bong (The Host, Mother). Cinéma du Parc (3575 Parc), 3:45 and 9:30 p.m., $11

As part of Pervers/Cité, the alternative LGBT pride week, the third annual Dyke March — Dykes Against Austerity — happens this evening at 6 p.m., followed by a massive afterparty (details via word-of-mouth — you must attend the march to get in on the party). All “lesbians, dykes, butches, femm*s, genderqueers, studs, stemmes and trans*” folks are invited. Place Emilie-Gamelin, 6 p.m.

Local electronic/synth-pop acts Essaie Pas (with Marie Davidson) and Police des Moeurs are launching a record together, and playing la Vitrola tonight with Johnny Couteau. 4602 St-Laurent, 9 p.m., $8

Black Snake Circus presents the third annual Freak & Fabulous MTLs Inked Lady event, promising a range of sights, sounds and activity: a tattoo competition, burlesque performances, a freak show featuring a contortionist, human pin cushion, snake charmer and more, an art exhibit and live music by Project F and Erika Daniels Vyxen plus DJ JNNBNNRCK. Le Belmont (4483 St-Laurent), 10 p.m., $15/$20

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