What to do this weekend: 10 free or low-cost events in Montreal and its surrounding areas for the weekend of November 15

Do you want a little cultural outing without breaking the bank this weekend? The Journal has found for you 10 low-cost or free shows in Montreal and its surrounding areas for the weekend of November 15.

Attention: Fragile

This show for 5 to 10 year olds tackles excess in a crazy way. To construct the play, Samsara Théâtre, in co-production with L’Arrière Scène, drew inspiration from the writings of Georges Perec.

• November 15th
• Location: Gesù, 1200, rue De Bleury, Montreal
• Time: 2 p.m.
• Price: free

L’HUMOUR! – Gala d’humour

Want an evening of humor at low prices? The Jockey is the perfect place. In this unpretentious “gala”, comedians will mix exclusive material and best acts. With Pierre Castonguay, Ariane Famelart, Maxime Périard and Pierre-Luc Racine.

• November 15th
• Location: Le Jockey, 1309, rue Saint-Zotique Est, Montreal
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Price: between $9.50 and $32.50

Belgium at Club Soda

Presented as part of Coup de cœur francophone, this Wallonia-Brussels evening hosted by our Quebecois Dumas will feature five Belgian artists who are worth the detour: Pierre de Maere, Noé Preszow, Alice on the Roof, Saule and Charles.

• November 15th
• Location: Club Soda, 1225, boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Prix: 33$

Mibz & Friends

A comedian who is becoming more and more talked about, Mibenson Sylvain now performs every Friday evening at l’Abreuvoir. “I’m doing my comedy evening with people who I find really funny who come to test their best jokes,” he announced on his Facebook page.

• November 15th
• Location: Abreuvoir, 403 Ontario Street East, Montreal
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Prix: 16$

Loïc Lafrance

Finalist of the most recent Francouvertes, this author-composer performs the show-launch of his first album, Fear is a flower. “Accompanied by a raw sound combining grunge and pop, his performance is sincerely theatrical,” we read in the description.

• November 15th
• Location: Electric Foufounes, 87, rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal,
• Time: 9 p.m.
• Prix: 16$

Joe Rocca

For the first time in Montreal, the rapper presents the show from his album Hybridreleased last May. Expect some surprises and guests for this unique evening.

• November 15th
• Location: Ausgang Plaza, 6524, rue Saint-Hubert, Montreal
• Time: 9 p.m.
• Prix: 30$

Sandra Contour and Natural Blondes

The winners of the 30th edition of Ma première Place des Arts perform in a double set. On the one hand, Sandra Contour offers her bittersweet folk songs. On the other hand, the trio Blondes Naturelles plays humorous songs tinged with vocal harmonies.

• November 16
• Location: Salle Claude-Léveillée at Place des Arts, 175 Sainte-Catherine Street West, Montreal
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Prix: 20$

30 is the new 20?

This evening of English-speaking stand-up will feature Montreal comedian of Indian origin Aseem. A marine engineer by training, the comedian will present a collection of jokes about his life. Hosted by Ben Cardilli, the show will also feature the presence of Elspeth Wright and Randy Komi.

• November 16
• Location: Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, 264, rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Prix: 22$

The Wonder-Three-Four

The band “that never plays the same song twice” is back for another season. For this evening, they will have as guest LeLouis Courchesne, seen notably in Big Brother Celebrities.

• November 16
• Location: Petit Campus, 57 Prince-Arthur Street East, Montreal
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Prix: 27,50$

Tribute to the Cowboys Fringants

Cover group that has been going strong for 10 years, Les Ti-Gars have decided to launch a new show: The Expedition – Tribute to the Cowboys Fringants. The day after the first anniversary of Karl Tremblay’s death, they will perform in the very first bar where the Cowboys played in their career: La Ripaille.

• November 16
• Location: La Ripaille, 358, rue Notre-Dame, Repentigny
• Time: 9 p.m.
• Prix: 22$