Heat wave Friday—catch the water, catch some live jazz.

Alright, it's hot. 23 degrees but feels like 30, and the UV's sitting at 9—that's high. So if you're heading out, sunscreen isn't optional. The good news? You've got nearly 16 hours of daylight, and tonight the sun doesn't set until almost 9. That's a gift for evening plans.

There's a heat warning on, so this is the day to get outside early if you're doing it, grab your water, and maybe plan something by the water or under some shade for the afternoon heat.

A couple things on your radar this week: the moving day chaos from earlier is still rippling through the city—cleanup's going to take at least another week according to the mayor, and it's been rough out there with evictions spiking alongside all the relocations. Keep an eye on your neighbourhood if you're near any turnover. Also, heads up if you've got kids in school—the school board had a data breach sending out sensitive parent info. They're asking people to delete it immediately, so check your email if you haven't already.

On the brighter side, someone out Montérégie way hit the Lotto Max for 40 million after a fishing trip. Not the worst way to end a day on the water.

If you're thinking dinner, we've got some solid reads on smoked meat spots around the city ranked by readers—worth a look if you're in the mood for that. There's also fresh rankings on seafood places and some Montreal restaurants that cracked North America's top 50, so plenty to dig into if you're deciding where to land tonight.

For the evening, you've got real options. Cirque du Soleil: Echo is running at Jacques Cartier Pier starting at 4—that's outdoors by the water, which feels right for a night like this. If you're after live music, there's multiple vibes happening: Adam Port at Parc Jean-Drapeau at 5, a Pink Floyd tribute (Dark Side of the Moon) at Le Dome at 5:30, and soul and R&B at Le Balcon X Terrasse at 6. If you want to stay in the Montreal Alliance vibe, there's also a basketball game at Verdun Auditorium at 7:30—Scarborough Shooting Stars coming in.

This is the kind of night where you could drift from spot to spot, catch some live music, be outside in the warmth. Just hydrate, wear your sunscreen, and don't overdo it in the heat.

Have a good one. Stay cool.