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 Festivals

 6th Montreal Asian Heritage Festival To July 15, Oriental music & dance from all over Asia performed three times a day. See Live Music listings, World/Reggae, for details. Botanical Gardens, 4101 Sherbrooke E. 872-1400

 Fantasia Film Festival To July 31, A festival of genre movies from all over the world with special musical events and other surprises. For info and schedule see Repertory listings or www.fantasiafest.com. Imperial Cinema, 1430 Bleury. 848-0300

 Festival Int'l Nuits d'Afrique To July 22, A festival of African music and culture with dozens of indoor and outdoor shows. Watch music listings for details.

 Festival Int'l de Lanaudiere To Aug 5, A classical music fest. At the Lanaudiere Amphitheatre, 1575 Base-de-Roc, Joliette. 1-800-561-4343.

 Just For Laughs Festival July 12 - 22, A gigantic festival of yuks, guffaws and har-dee-har-hars from all over the world. Events held inside and along St-Denis in the Quartier Latin. See listings for more details, check out www.hahaha.com or call 790-HAHA.

 Suoni Per Il Popolo To July 22, The Casa presents a festival of new jazz and new music with artists from all over the map. For details watch music listings or check out www.casadelpopolo.com. Casa del Popolo, 4873 St-Laurent. 284-3804

 Vues d'Afrique fete l'ete July 12 - 15, The festival of African culture and cinema presents its summer edition with a bunch of free shows and screenings. See Live Music and Repertory listings for details, or visit www.vuesdafrique.org. Theatre de Verdure, Parc Lafontaine. 872-2237

 Theatre

 Chicago: The Musical To July 15, A presentation of the classic musical about cabaret dancer Roxie Hart. $25-65. Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, PdA, 175 Ste-Catherine W. 790-1245, 842-2112

 Comedie dans le noir To July 22, A French adaptation of Peter Shaffer's comedy of errors, "Black Comedy." Part of the Just For Laughs Festival. 8pm. Theatre du Nouveau Monde, 84 Ste-Catherine W. 866-8668, 790-1245

 Moliere en plein air July 13 - 19, The Theatre du Nouveau Monde presents a comedy inspired by Moliere's "Le Mariage force," performed entirely by emerging young actors. Weekdays: 7pm, 9pm. Sat, Sun: 4pm, 7pm, 9pm. Free. Parc culturel Hydro-Quebec, Adjacent to the TNM (corner Bleury & Ste-Catherine).

 Mom's the Word To July 22, A comedy about motherhood feat. six mothers with six stories. Part of the Just For Laughs festival. 8pm, (weekend matinees 4pm). $25.50-$36.50. Centaur Theatre, 453 St-Francois-Xavier. 288-3161

 My Big Fat Greek Wedding July 16 - 21, Nia Vardalos presents a one-woman show about her wedding. Part of the Just For Laughs festival. 8pm, (Sat matinee 4pm), $21.50. Gesu, 1200 Bleury. 790-1245

 NOT in a Dream To July 21, Elysian River Theatre presents its annual Shakespeare-on-Mount-Royal production, culled from the texts of both "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Romeo and Juliet." 7pm sharp. Free with donations suggested. Info: http://surf.to/theriver or 926-3992. Cartier Monument, Corner of Rachel & Parc, Mount Royal. 845-9607

 L'Oiseau Vert To Aug 19, Theatre de la Roulotte presents a fantastic tale in the style of commedia dell'arte, based on a text by Carlo Gozzi. At parks all around Mtl; for times and location call 872-2237, ext. 500.

 The Orange Thief of Venice To July 14, A comedy by Aaron George about one man's revenge on a small community. $10. Box office: 982-3386. MAI, 3680 Jeanne-Mance. 982-1812

 The Wild Party July 12 - 14, An adaptation of Joseph Moncure March's verse tale of debauchery in the days of prohibition. 9pm, $8-12. Reservations: 998-4840. 1820 Panet, 4th floor

 Performance

 Come for Coffee... To July 31, Kelly Lynne Wood invites people to come for coffee, tell stories, and look at photos. Every Tue & Sat, 11am-6pm. Call for an appointment: 931-3385. Elle Corazon, 176 Bernard W. 273-3933

 Les Dimanches au Cirque July 15, A series of Sunday shows with music and dancing from all around the world. 11am. Terrasse, Cirque du Soleil Studio, 8400 2e Avenue. 790-1245

 The Funeral Mass of M.R. Conroy July 15, 18, Hypnosis, accordions, strangling and more in this Velvet Mantros Theatre production. 8pm. Jailhouse Rock Cafe, 30 Mont-Royal W. 844-9696

 Momix in Orbit To July 21, A performance by a company of dancers/illusionists, fusing comedy and circus. Part of the Just For Laughs festival. 4pm & 8pm. Monument-National, 1182 St-Laurent. 871-2224, 790-1245

 Dance

 Dansencorps July 14, Non-smoking dance nights with a variety of music styles. 9:30pm, $6-8. Reservations: 525-2419. Resto Bar El Molino, 4653 St-Laurent.

 Isangano July 14, A group of dancers, singers and percussionists perform Rwandan folk dances. Part of the Vues d'Afrique summer fest. 7:30pm, free. Theatre de Verdure, Parc Lafontaine. 872-2237

 Comedy

 Broad Appeal July 18, A women's comedy show. Bourbon St. West, 1866 Sources, Pte-Claire. 695-6545

 Comedy Nest July 13 - 14, A Just For Laughs preview show. July 16 - 22, Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada all-star shows. Comedy Nest, Mario and Nick's, 4020 Ste-Catherine W. 932-6378

 Comedy Zone July 12, A Montreal comedy showcase. July 13 - 14, A Just For Laughs preview show. Comedy Zone, Le Nouvel Hotel, 1740 Rene-Levesque W. 937-3888

 Comedyworks July 12 - 14, The Just For Laughs Fest kick-off show. July 15 - 17, Globecom, a global comedy show. July 18 - 22, The Best of the Just For Laughs Festival. Comedyworks, 1238 Bishop. 398-9661

 Global Action Network Comedy Benefit July 12, With Martha Chaves, more. 8:30pm, $15. Tix must be bought in advance; for info call: 937-4453. Comedy Nest, Mario and Nick's, 4020 Ste-Catherine W. 932-6378

 Godzilla July 12, 12am, $5. L'Alize, 900 Ontario E. 523-0622

 Just For Laughs On the Edge July 17 - 22, Scott Thompson, The Marijuana-logues, the Best of the Mtl Fringe Fest all show and more. For times, tix, & other info visit www.hahaha.com or call 790-HAHA. Centaur Theatre, 453 St-Francois-Xavier. 288-3161

 Loto-Quebec Galas July 18 - 22, Just For Laughs presents gala events hosted by big-name comedy stars. July 18: Spinal Tap. July 19: Megan Mullally. July 20: Jon Stewart. July 21: Eugene Levy. July 22: Jeff Foxworthy. 7:30pm, $16.30-41. Theatre St-Denis, 1594 St-Denis. 790-1111

 New Voices of Montreal Comedy July 17, 8:30pm. Bourbon St. West, 1866 Sources, Pte-Claire. 695-6545

 On the Spot Players July 17 - 18, Improv comedy. 9pm. Comedyworks, 1238 Bishop. 398-9661

 Puppetry of the Penis To July 22, Two guys manipulate their manhoods into various amusing objects, monuments, gewgaws etc. Info: 790-HAHA. Cinquieme Salle, PdA, 175 Ste-Catherine W. 790-1245, 842-2112

 Spoken-Written

 Dimanches du Conte July 15, The Sergent's team of storytellers perform (in French). 7:30pm, free. Sergent Recruteur, 4650 St-Laurent. 287-1412

 English Style Quiz July 12, Weekly quiz night w/prizes. Hosted by Sandra. Yesterdays, 1429 Bishop

 Ignition Tour July 17, Five pre-eminent spoken word performers--Daphne Gottlieb, Eirean Bradley, Eitan Kadosh, Alexis O'Hara & Tarin Towers--perform as part of this touring show. 9pm, $5. Jailhouse Rock Cafe, 30 Mont-Royal W. 844-9696

 Ulysses Reading Group July 16, A weekly guided exploration of Joyce's great novel. 2:45pm. Thomas More Institute, 3405 Atwater. 935-9585

 Wednesday's Child July 18, Open mic spoken word night hosted by Larissa. 8pm sign-up. Yesterdays, 1429 Bishop

 Classical Music

 Historic Tour and Concert July 18 - Aug 31, Tour the famous basilica and enjoy a concert of Oratorio and sacred classical music. Mon-Fri, 10am, 2:30pm, $10. Notre-Dame Basilica, 116 Notre Dame W.

 Mozart Plus Festival To July 25, Works by Mozart and others performed by the OSM. For dates, times & tix call 842-9951. Notre-Dame Basilica, 116 Notre Dame W.

 L'Orchestre Lyonnais July 18, With Bernard Bruel singing Brel. Centre Pierre-Charbonneau, 3000 Viau. 899-9999

 Organ Academy Opening Recital July 17, John Grew and Hank Knox play works by Bach, Rameau, Frescobaldi, others. 8pm. Redpath Hall, 3461 McTavish. 398-4547

 Organ Concert July 18, James David Christie plays works by De Cabezon, Correa de Arauxo, Sweelinck, more. 8pm Immaculee-Conception Church, 1855 Rachel E. 723-3161

 Organ Recital July 18, Patrick Wedd performs. 12:30pm. Christ Church Cathedral, 635 Ste-Catherine W. 843-6577

 Piano & Voice Recital July 15, Julia McCullough, Sarah McCullough & Glenna Ferland perform. 1pm. Christ Church Cathedral, 635 Ste-Catherine W. 843-6577

 Series 12:15 July 12, An organ recital by David Phillips. 12:15pm, freewill offering. Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, Corner Sherbrooke & Bishop. 842-3431

 Summer Recitals July 17, Louis Allard plays the organ. 12:30pm. St-James United Church, 463 Ste-Catherine W. 384-8179

 The Tiffany Concerts Every Thursday, Classical folk & jazz programs presented in the surroundings of Tiffany stained-glass windows. 5:15pm. Erskine & American United Church, 3407 du Musee.

 Zoe & Jacinthe July 15, Piano & violin, weekly. 6pm. Bily Kun, 354 Mont-Royal E. 845-5392

 

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