Film
Free Movies at the Forum
Saturday, Cineplex is hosting a community day of free films, with all proceeds going to the Starlight Children’s foundation. Selections include Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon 3D, Hugo 3D, and Mission: Impossible–Ghost Protocol. For complete listings, visit www.cineplex.com
Theatre
Bergman’s The Seventh Seal
Concordia’s Department of Theatre adapts this classic of cinema. Using the Book of Revelations as its starting point, the timeless tale investigates the “silence of God”—the Divine’s apparent complacency with human suffering. Running Thursday through Sunday; student tickets are $5. See finearts.concordia.ca for details.
Film
Life of Pi
Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Brokeback Mountain) adapts the beloved novel by Canadian Yann Martel, who will attend a screening Saturday at 3 p.m. A young man survives disaster at sea—only to find himself sharing his boat with a Bengal tiger. Tickets are $12.50; visit www.nouveaucinema.ca for details.
Concert
Delhi 2 Dublin
The embodiment of contemporary cosmopolitanism, Delhi 2 Dublin mixes Indian Bhangra and Celtic musical styles in a way unlike any other band. On tour in support of their newest album Turn Up The Stereo, Delhi 2 Dublin is sure to surprise. Playing this Saturday, 8 p.m. at Il Motore; tickets are $15.
Theatre
The Medea Effect
Talisman presents the English premiere of the play by Quebecois Suzie Bastien. The show examines the convoluted relationship between mother and son, interweaving word play and philosophical reflection. Running through Saturday; student tickets are $24.50. See www.talisman-theatre.com for details.
