THURSDAY APRIL 4
7pm. Concordia Classical Guitar Recital @ Church of St. James the Apostle, 1439 Ste-Catherine West. Chopin once said: “Nothing is more beautiful than a classical guitar, save perhaps two.” This showcase features eight young talented classical guitarists performing at the splendid downtown church St. James the Apostle. These students are sure to dazzle as they put their nails to the nylon! Wine and refreshments will be served. $7.
8pm. SUUNS Album Launch + Technical Kidman @ La Sala Rossa, 4848 St-Laurent. Montreal indie act SUUNS follows up their critically-acclaimed first album, “Zeroes, QC” with “Images Du Futur,” their second full-length record, to be launched this Thursday at Sala. With Technical Kidman. $10.
FRIDAY APRIL 5
10pm. DEFROST: Goldroom (LIVE) + Bit Funk + Jupiter + Filthy Haanz @ Le Belmont, 4483 St-Laurent. Le Belmont banishes winter by bringing you a warm summertime vibe to help you Defrost! Featuring US electro producer Goldroom, Bitfunk, Jupiter, and hometown heroes Filthy Haanz. $15 presale, $20 at the door.
10pm. Money Changes Everything: A Rock Camp for Girls Fundraiser @ Royal Phoenix, 5788 St-Laurent. Your favorite karaoke night hits the dance floor at Money Changes Everything, kicking off the RCFG fundraising season. Lipster karaoke joins forces with all your favorite DJs! Sing the hits of your favorite female rock icons! Get down on the dance floor with: DJ Rezurrection, DJs Diggy + Grosso and DJ Second Best! Prizes to be won! PWYC/$10.
SATURDAY APRIL 6
2pm. Memorial concert for Jonah Nepon @ Casa Del Popolo, 4873 St-Laurent. A memorial concert celebrating the life of Jonah Nepon. With sets by: Play Guitar, Adam and the Amethysts, Asthma Camp, Alden Penner, Wax Mannequin and The Sin and the Swoon. They will be collecting donations for the Montreal Neurological Institute. Till 5pm. Entry by donation.
8pm. Wavves + Fidlar + Cheatahs @ La Sala Rossa, 4848 St-Laurent. California surf rock band Wavves play Sala in support of their new critically-acclaimed record, “Afraid of Heights.” With Fidlar and Cheatahs. $20.
8pm. Valleys + Fol Chen @ Casa Del Popolo, 4873 St-Laurent. Moody experimental duo Valleys joins electro act Fol Chen for a show at Casa. $12.