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Bily Kun
One of the pioneers of 'tavern chic,' Bily Kun is a favorite local hangout that also draws party-goers across town for a chilled DJ-spun evening. First-time visitors gawk at the ostrich heads that overlook the bar but soon settle into the live music groove - jazz duos and trios (Tuesday to Friday and Sunday). Upstairs is O Patro Vys, a performing-arts hall that features anything from electronic installations to Patagonian song and Haïku art.
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Cirque du Soleil
Over the past two decades Cirque du Soleil (Circus of the Sun) has pushed back the boundaries of traditional circus with its astounding acts of dexterity and ethereal costumes. Started by an accordion player and his buddies, this one-time troupe of stiltwalkers has grown into an international phenomenon that thrills millions of spectators the world over.
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Comedy Nest
Comedy in Canada is in no danger of going the way of the dodo with venues like this; talent from all over North America flock to the Comedy Nest. Early birds will end up with front-row seats for all kinds of larks, such as lively shows of cabaret with songbirds, dancers, musicians, female impersonators and more birds of a feather.
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Mado Cabaret
The drag shows usually start around and are legendary. The standup comedy features biting satire, with performers in eye-popping costumes. Mado is a flamboyant celebrity who writes a column in Fugues, the gay entertainment mag. The Tuesday night show is the event in the Village.
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Saidye Bronfman Centre
Montréal's Jewish theater stages dramatic performances in English, Yiddish and Hebrew during the summer. The center also hosts a variety of other events throughout the year, including dance and musical recitals, puppet shows and readings, and there's a tremendous gallery.
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