McSweeney’s List (8 March, 2023)
A weird thing happened last week. I met some strangers who didn't catch my name, so I smiled and said:
"Dawn, like the sunrise", accompanied by a grand and unnecessary overhead arm motion to indicate the rising of a giant sun. I do enjoy my name…
One stranger responded, "It's from dusk till dawn. It's evening. Sunset. You don't even know what your name means."
My partner in crime had nowhere to look, rolling his eyes at the floor so hard the hardwood got dizzy. I'll assume there was some anticipation on his part; a breath held, waiting for the bomb to drop kinda moment.
I didn't pop off at this ignorant cow, though. Yes, I am saying I deserve accolades for the restraint. Instead, I tilted my head, smiled a little, and just let it slide. There before me stood a woman with an arrogance reserved for the chronically wrong and perpetually unchecked, with the tone of someone far too comfortable in conflict. I didn't want to teach her anything. (As if that were even possible.)
Later I regretted not making mention of it at least (or a whole theatrical scene at most). At heart, I'm a Petty Betty, and enjoy saying my piece. Though lately, I find myself spending more energy on the people and things I love, so why try to teach a pig piano? It bothers the pig, and mucks up your piano.
Spend your energy wisely. Keep your head high AF. Listen to your gut.
What Do You Know?
Every Monday at Diving Bell Social Club is Trivia Night hosted by Bambi Dexterous! Trivia night is fun in itself, but the winners get a $40 BAR TAB, and there’s just no better prize than a few free drinks!
WHERE: The Diving Bell Social Club , 3956 Saint Laurent Boulevard #Étage 3 Montreal, QC H2W 1Y3
WHEN: Every Monday Night @ 7PM
INFO: Eventbrite
I love all these things!
Spilt Red Wine Poetry is teaming up with McGill Peer Support Centre for an open mic art night to salve the soul. Share in any form, add to a collective canvas, stick your darker feelings into the Anonymous Venting Jar!
Snacks have been promised, plus the possibility of pizza!
Entry is free, donations are accepted.
WHERE: Le Frigo Vert, 1440 Mackay St., Montreal, H3G 2H7
WHEN: Thursday, March 9, 2023 @ 7PM
INFO: Facebook
WHERE: 453 Saint Francois Xavier St, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2T2
WHEN: March 8 - 11, 2023
TICKETS: Centaur Theatre
Does Death like Cotton Candy?
I read Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 (no one even made me), and I enjoyed it. Based on that, I'd bet the stage version of his Something Wicked This Way Comes is a good time. Wiki says it's a dark comedy about overcoming fear, and Death's there too, as a character in a travelling carnival (of course..?). Personally, I'd save the edibles till after the show.
WHERE: Mainline Theatre, 3997 St. Laurent Blvd., Montreal, H2W 1Y4
WHEN: March 9 - March 12, 2023
TICKETS: Mainline Theatre
TIL
Another event at The Diving Bell Social Club! I've never been, but everyone tells me it's great, and I simply must go. Conveniently, I took a sneak peek at Harper Ladd's upcoming feature for our MTL Venue Series, and that's how I learned about Bring Your Own Band.
Four fab Montreal bands have been carefully selected for your entertainment. They'll play short sets of their best songs, the audience will vote (they've got a bracket system), and the winning band gets all the door money! How cool is that?!
WHERE: The Diving Bell Social Club, 3956 St. Laurent Blvd., Étage 3, Montreal, H2W 1Y3
WHEN: Thursday, March 9, 2023 @ 8PM
INFO: Facebook
BLING!
Jewellery is one of the oldest forms of decorative arts while being the most widely embraced eye candy. This exhibit offers a glimpse into the rich Islamic artistic tradition of jewellery making, rooted in pre-Islamic and local artistic traditions (Pharaonic, Greek, Byzantine, etc.), showcasing pieces serving multiple purposes (think protective amulets, symbols of social standing, etc.). It's design, history, art, and culture.
