10 free or low-cost shows in the region

Do you want a little cultural outing without breaking the bank this weekend? The Journal has found for you 10 low-cost or free events in Montreal and its surrounding areas for the weekend of October 4.

Resonances — say, show, interpret

The multidisciplinary artist Joseph André, the author Emmanuelle Royer and the musician Ali Idres will join forces during this opening evening for the exhibition Resonanceswhich combines words, music and painting.

• Location: Ahuntsic Library, 10300 rue Lajeunesse, Montreal
• October 4
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Price: Free (registration required)

Po Lazarus

These two groups will try to raise the roof of the Petit Campus, for a good cause. All profits generated by the show will be donated to the Ataxia Canada Foundation.

• Location: Petit Campus, 57 rue Prince-Arthur, Montreal
• When: October 4
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Prix: 31,41$

Wesli

To celebrate the 23rd edition of Mois du Créole, Canadian-Haitian artist Wesli will present his blend of Afro-beat and hip-hop. Real name Wesley Louissaint, he won a Juno award in 2019.

• Location: Cultural and community center of Montreal-North, 2004 boulevard Rolland, Montreal
• When: October 4
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Price: Free (registration required)

Corridor

The Quebec alternative rock group presents its fourth album to the Montreal public since its debut in 2015, Mimi. Canadian artist Whitney K will take care of warming up the boards.

• Location: Le National, 1330 rue Beaudry, Montreal
• When: October 4
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Prix: 31,54$

Myriam Gendron

The Ottawa-born musician made a name for herself in 2014 by adapting Dorothy Parker’s poems into song on the album Not So Deep as a Well. A staple of the folk scene, she sings in French and English on her most recent opus, Mayday.

• Location: Le Zaricot, 1460 rue des Cascades, Saint-Hyacinthe
• When: October 5
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Prix: 26,07$

Meeting with Simon Boulerice

Bestselling author Simon Boulerice is as friendly as he is prolific and he has launched several children’s books in recent years. This talk is intended for 8 to 12 year olds and their parents.

• Location: Jean-Corbeil Library, 7500 avenue Goncourt, Montreal
• When: October 5
• Time: 1:30 p.m.
• Price: Free (registration required)

Rarely

Recipient of the Félix for Indigenous Artist of the Year in 2021, the Oji-Cree musician creates complex soundscapes by mixing electro-pop, soul and hip-hop.

• Location: Center St Jax, 1439 rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montreal
• When: October 5
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Price: Free

John Vincent III

A native of Houston, Texas, the 27-year-old folk artist spent eight months on the road with his girlfriend during the pandemic. This served as inspiration for his latest opus, Songs For The Canyon, expected sequel to the album that made him famous, Songs from the Valley.

• Location: Beanfield Theater, 2490 rue Notre-Dame O, Montreal
• When: October 5
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Prix: 35,70$

Julien Lacroix

The comedian has been sober for four years and returned to the stage last March after being mired in controversy. His new show, Time to timewas favorably received by critics.

• Location: Auditorium of Collège Saint-Sacrement, 901 rue Saint-Louis, Terrebonne
• When: October 5
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Prix: 35,14$

PLACES

Led by violinist Patricia Ho-Yi Wang, this collective born in 2022 presents its first album, a compilation of instrumental pieces combining traditional Chinese and Quebec music.

• Location: Maison de la culture Janine-Sutto, 2550 rue Ontario E, Montréal
• When: October 6
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Price: Free (by reservation)