5 things to do in Montreal today: Monday, April 22

Whether this is the start of your workweek or a continuation of the long weekend, here are five things happening in Montreal today, April 22.

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Kodak Black – MTELUS

Bill K. Kapri, better known by his stage name Kodak Black, is an American rapper and songwriter. He is noted for his singles “Zeze”, “Roll in Peace”, “Tunnel Vision”, and “No Flockin.”

He’ll be jamming out at the gorgeous MTELUS Theatre tonight.

When: Monday, April 22
Time: 8 pm – 11 pm
Where: MTELUS, 59 rue Ste. Catherine
Price: $44 – $59, available online

Amaze Escape Room

You escaped the winter’s cold, now try to get out of an escape room.

Try your luck at escaping from a prison, military facility, lost temple, or laboratory. Make a reservation, choose your adventure and then you have anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to get out of any respective room. Each mission is reserved solely for your group and you’re given a walkie-talkie in case you need hints/get scared.

When: Every day in April
Time: 2pm – 10:30pm
Where: 3550 Rue St. Jacques
Price: $15-$30 depending on your chosen mission (per person). Make your reservation first online

The World’s Smallest Open Mic

Local comedians Walter J Lyng and Vance Michel host what they call “the smallest open mic show in the world.” The acts aren’t small, the venue is.

Veteran comedians will either be testing out new bits or stand-up hopefuls will be getting on stage for the first time. Among the featured acts are Jason Celin, Zackary Kik, Camilo Fonseca Alonso, Spencer Reid, Gabriel Omassi and headliner Adam Susser.

The event organizers warn that only 20 seats are available. Cozy, intimate stand-up comedy is the best kind.

When: Monday, April 22
Time: 8 pm – 10 pm
Where: Hurley’s Irish Pub, 1225 rue Crescent
Price: $5

Thierry Mugler at the MMFA

The world premiere of the Thierry Mugler: Couturissime exhibition which was christened by Kim Kardashian continues at Montreal’s Museum of Fine Arts today.

Set against a spectacular backdrop, the exhibition brings together more than 140 garments made between 1973 and 2001, most of which have never been shown before.

When: Monday, April 22
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Musée des beaux-arts de Montreal, 1380 rue Sherbrooke
Price: $16 – $24, available online

London Pub’s Industry Night

If you want to keep the Easter weekend party going, head to London Pub as they offer industry nights on Mondays.

It’s designed to offer inexpensive drinks to bar, pub and restaurant staff from around the city but it’s slowly morphed into drink deals for everybody. Grab a $4 single or a $3 shot of Jameson. Plus they have a free dart board and an in-house jukebox.

When: Every Monday at London Pub
Time: 7 pm – 3 am
Where: 1337 Boulevard Maisonneuve Ouest
Price: Free to enter, drink deals vary