Sun's out, Cirque's back—Saturday's yours to claim

Good morning. You picked the right day to be outside—18 degrees, mainly sunny, and you've got nearly 16 hours of daylight to work with. UV's running high at 8.0, so if you're heading to the Mountain or catching anything outdoors, bring the sunscreen. Sun dips at 8:44 tonight, so you've got time for an early thing and still catch something after dark.

Few things worth knowing before you head out: There's a search underway in Verdun after someone went missing in the water, and the borough's launching a water safety push ahead of beach season—so keep an eye out if you're near the waterfront, and maybe double-check the usual swimming spots if you're heading that way.

On a lighter note, if you're hungry, there's a proper appetite in the city right now. We've got pieces on the rotisseries worth the trip, the pizza spots with lines worth standing in, and if brunch is your Saturday move, there's a solid rundown of spots worth hitting. Manitoba pulled off a national culinary title here in Montreal this week too, so the food game's sharp.

For tonight, you've got options stacked. Cirque du Soleil's back at the Old Port with Echo—it's on at both the big top and Jacques Cartier Pier starting at 4:00 PM, so you can catch the show outdoor-style in this sun and still be out for a meal after. If you're more into live music, Steve Aoki's spinning at Parc Jean-Drapeau at 5:00 PM. Or there's Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon over at Le Dome (shows at 1:00, 2:30, and 4:00 PM if you want a matinee first), and Moulin Rouge is live at Place des Arts—also running this afternoon if you want to catch Broadway indoors.

It's a Saturday with real options, which means you can actually plan something instead of scrolling through your phone at 7:00 PM wondering what to do. Take your pick: circus under the sky, live electronic, classic rock, or theatre. All of it works in this weather.

Get out of the house. See you out there.