Since 1964, The Tailored Man has been coming to North America fitting men (and sometimes women) with made-to-measure suits at Hong Kong’s prices (starting at $550, shirts start at $65). The suits come with extras you don’t usually see in North American stores: sweat shields, cell phone pockets and the pants have a heel guard and knee lining. When you order a shirt, you choose collar style, cuff and monogram location.

Sunder Daswani’s team is back in Montreal so make a personal appointment: 866-751-7868 or 647-989-0555 or www.tailoredman.com/appointment. To be added to their mailing list: goodfit@tailoredman.com.

Locations and Dates: May 21&22: Ruby Foo’s Hotel, 7655 Boul. Decarie
May 23&24: Centre Sheraton, 1201 Rene Levesque Ouest
May 25&26:  Sheraton Laval, 2440 Autoroute des Laurentides
www.tailoredman.com

Everyone can use a good belly laugh. Right now until May 26th, The Number 14 playing at the Centaur Theatre is a rollicking bus ride that everyone, including your 10-17 year-olds will enjoy. People are always searching for ideas on how to spend quality time with their children, and what better way than to introduce them to live theatre. This one will tickle everyone’s funny bone.

Wearing masks evoking the Commedia dell’Arte in the 16th Century Italy, six actors turn themselves into 60 characters found on a city bus. Who hasn’t enjoyed people watching on a bus? This parade of humanity – trying not to fall asleep, getting dressed for work,  magazine readers, chatting girls, elderly, germophobes, teens singing,  graffiti artists, butt cracks, and kids on a field trip, are encountered daily on a commute.

The ride includes pratfalls, acrobatics, sight gags, mime, dozens of costume changes (some right before your very eyes), and song and dance routines; Even the inevitable abrupt stops and starts of a bus, gets turned into silliness. You will never be able to eat a cheese doodle again without smirking.

The Number 14 is a Canadian success story. Written collectively in Vancouver and originally directed by Centaur’s artistic director Roy Surette, it has toured the world, including two runs on Broadway. After 20 years, Montreal will be  its final stop.

This is true family fare that everyone, of all ages, can relate to. What are you waiting for – go book some seats before the bus leaves!

Location: Centaur Theatre, 453 St-François-Xavier
corner: Notre-Dame
Tel: 514-288-3161
Dates: until May 26
www.centaurtheatre.com

Buying organic food has become a huge growing business. There are many stores around Montreal, but Club Organic is more of a wholesaler who will sell retail, so you can save money.

Food items bought at this store can be traced back to the farmer who produced them, as these products are certified by Ecocert Canada, an international regulatory network. For nearly two generations, Club Organic has been a company which encourages organic farming.

You can shop without a membership, but for a $30 membership you can buy ground beef, chicken, butter, flour, beans, grains, dates, pasta, oil, nuts, etc. at a discount. They are a complete grocery store.

The more you buy the better the deal: a $1-$99 order will yield a 3% discount on your bill, $100-$299 is 5% off, and $300 and up will get you 7%.

Location: 4341 Frontenac
corner: Marie-Anne
Tel: 514-523-0223
Hours: Mon-Wed 9:30-6, Thurs & Fri 9:30-8, Sat 9:30-5, Sun 12-5
www.epiceriebiologique.ca

Libraries have lots of books. In order to make room for the new ones, the old ones have to leave. The Friends of the Pointe Claire Library organize this sale to make funds available to buy more books.

Location: 100 Douglas Shand Ave., Pointe Claire
Tel: 514-630-1218
Dates: Fri May 17: 6-9pm, Sat May 18: 9-5

If you have missed this sale, lucky you! It has now been extended  until May 18, so you still have time to snatch up these great labels which are up to 90% off: FDJ French Dressing Jeans,  laundry by Shelli Segal, Buffalo by David Bitton, Betsey Johnson, Edit by Jeanne Baker, Hilary Radley, Boca Performance, Perry Ellis, Esprit, Claiborne Outerwear and more. You better hurry, as this sale is only while merchandise lasts.

Location: 225 Chabanel O, suite 315
Dates: May 16-18
Times: Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat 9-3
Parking: 333 Chabanel bdlg, Metro Cremazie, Bus 146N or 55 boul. St-Laurent N

This sample sale is offering up European and American brands that you do not usually see in warehouse sales.

Both men and women who are looking for these labels, have 4 days to hurry over: James Perse, Los Angeles, Filippa K, Nudie Jeans, Swims, Arcteryx, Psycho Bunny, Sud, expresss, By Zoe, bella dahl, Kain Label, and more.
This is a cash only sale.

Location: 5415 Royalmount
corner: Devonshire
Dates: May 16-19
Times: Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 11-5
Metro: Station de la Savanne

Both the ladies and the guys (and boys too)  will be thrilled to be able to buy: Ecko unltd, Freedom, Zoo York, Jack & Jones, Avirex, Only, Karv, Lady Dutch and FTX at prices up to 90% off at this warehouse sale. All sizes are available.

Some of the amazingly priced bargains you can find: t-shirts (starting at $5) , jeans (starting at $25), dresses (starting at $15), tank tops starting at $5) , shorts (starting at $20) and fleece tops (starting at $25. There’s shoes as well.

New merchandise comes in daily so shop often.

Location: 650 boul. Lebeau, VSL
corner: Deslauriers
Tel: 514-335-3333
Dates: May 16-26 (open on Victoria Day)
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-9, Sat & Sun 10-5
Metro: Sauve, bus 121W, Metro Cote Vertu then bus 121E.
Stop: Lebeau and Cote Vertu
Free Parking
www.fashionsale.ca

All of the 2013 season Rock Revival jeans will be clearing at Denim Kings. At this warehouse type sale (held at their store), you can expect to pay only $99-$119.

Both sexes can take advantage of this clothing sale where the prices will be only $5, $10 or $15.  Even at those prices, expect to be able to buy pants, jeans, t-shirts, socks, accessories and perfumes. You’re bound to find something to buy here.

Spend some time shopping with Mom and let her choose some pretty lingerie or a bathing suit for Mother’s Day.
While you are being, nice, the chain is rewarding you with 25% off everything. This is going on until the end of May.

Sales help at Change, a Denmark based chain,  have had training in fitting bras and learn how a bra should sit around the breasts, back and neck, how to choose a cup and model for you and the anatomy of the bra itself. So add to this knowledgeable service an overstock sale with bras are as low as $10 and panties $3 and you have a great deal.

There are 3 main lines (sizes 28A-40J): Change, Chic for the younger body, with extra padding, and Charade, which is lacy and a bit pricier. It’s nice that there are great prices for larger sizes which is usually hard to find.

You can also shop for sweats, lingerie, bathing suits, T’s and bra accessories, like silicone enhancers, clear straps, strap extenders and bra clips.

Another deal: If you are a Club Change member and bring in a friend (who signs up for the Club)  to buy a bra, you each get 50% off your bra purchase.

Locations: Centre Rockland (514-344-6029), Carrefour Angrignon (514-789-6486)
Hours: Mon & Tues 10-6, Wed-Fri 10-9, Sat & Sun 10-5
Date: til May 31st
www.change.com