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      • The 4th edition of Afrotonik's Get Down series is going down with top selectors TOKYO and DJ GHXST, as well as special guest GREEZY and hosts BENXOLI and MOOTANDA.
      • The South Asian Film Festival of Montreal, dedicated to exploring and introducing Montreal to filmmakers of South Asian origin, begins.
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      Pysch! There's a TON of things to do this weekend. Too much to do, even.

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      You're guaranteed to find something happening in just about every corner of the island this weekend as the heat breaks and everything pops off, but you know the drill: Start the weekend here, and start the weekend right. Happy trails!


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      Activities, parties, points of interest, art exhibitions, you name it: These are the weekend events you don't want to miss.

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