Wednesday, May 6 - Cult MTL

Spiegelworld’s Empire

Mile End’s Nomad Nation fetes summer with a BBQ on its freshly opened terrasse. They’re also screening the game, so bring your good vibes. 129 Van Horne, 5 p.m.

Check out the vernissage for the eighth annual Ladies First Art Show, featuring work by over 20 artists from across Canada and the U.S. BBAM! Gallery (3255 St-Jacques W.), 7–11 p.m.

Members of the Cult MTL crew who’ve witnessed Spiegelworld’s Empire say it’s a pretty spectacular circus extravaganza, but with a comedic streak and street-level grit that sets it apart from the kind of cirque we may be accustomed to. The show runs nearly nightly through June 7. Spiegeltent (Réné-Levesque/Bleury), 8 p.m., $57–$139.50

Step into the Satosphere for the Entropia + Quintescence, an audio-visual installation and performance. (This is on nightly through Friday, May 8.) 1201 St-Laurent, 8 p.m., $16

Skater boys and gals will be gathering at TRH-Bar for Pool Block, featuring over a dozen talented skaters on the ramps. They’re also giving away $500 cash, tickets to Rockfest and loads more prizes. See the details here. 3699 St-Laurent, 10 p.m.

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