Music
The Barr Brothers Rhode Island ex-pats the Barr Brothers are getting a reputation as one of Montreal’s best live acts for their idiosyncratic take on roots music. See for yourself tonight at the Drake Hotel. See listing.
Movies
Planet In Focus Environmental Film Festival Opening night gala The yearly green film fest kicks off with a presentation of a short film from National Parks Project, and Revenge Of The Electric Car. See our rep listings.
Stage
The Ugly One A man enjoys his new beauty until his plastic surgeon offers his face to others in this black comedy. See review.
Community
Aesthetics as an Ecosystem Elizabeth Meyer from the U of Virginia School of Architecture believes artful design can have an important role to play in addressing eco problems like climate change. She lectures on landscape architecture and the role it can have helping folks make connections between their activities and the effects on the environment. 6:30 pm. Free. U of T. See listing.
Art
Art, Space And Democracy round table Curator Juan A. Gaitán introduces his current show of politically oriented videos, Models For Taking Part, followed by a discussion with artist/filmmaker Elle Flanders, Dana Granofsky of citizen consultation advisory firm MASS LBP and U of T cinema studies prof Meghan Sutherland. At Justina M. Barnicke Gallery. See listing.
