Friday's got soul, metal, and the weekend calling.

Good morning. It's 9°C, mainly clear, and we've got a full twelve hours of daylight left before sunset at 6:46 PM. Grab your jacket—it's brisk but beautiful, and if you're heading out tonight, the sky's going to be kind to you.

Before you plan your evening, a few things worth knowing. Quebec's in the final stretch of the election, with sovereignty still front and centre in the conversation. And if you eat sushi or pastries from the usual chains, check what you've got at home—there are recalls out on Sakana-Ya for undeclared mustard, and Mini Danoise for milk, eggs, and soya. If you're picking up raw chicken or fish today, avoid the five Viande à bas prix locations across the city; they've recalled products with missing cooking instructions.

Once you've got tonight sorted, the city's got options. Sabaton's bringing Legends on Tour to Place Bell at 7:00 PM if you're in a metal mood. Want something smoother? World of Soul—Only the Righteous is going down at Le Balcon X Terrasse at 6:00 PM. CORTISA STAR's playing Newspeak twice, at 7:00 and 7:30 PM if you're looking for something in between.

For dinner, if you're feeling Roman, Il Teatro's brought proper Italian wine and pasta to the Quartier des Spectacles—that's worth the trip. Or grab something solid before you head out. Just steer clear of the recalled items, and you're golden.

This weekend's shaping up too. The 30th Journées de la culture kicks off with 2,500 free events across Quebec—plenty to explore without breaking the bank. Weezer's coming back, ballet's running all weekend, and the Canadiens are playing Saturday, so plan ahead if any of that's calling you.

Get out there. The night's clear, the energy's good, and Friday's the start of something. See you out.