Thirteen things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, February 12

by The Georgia Straight Staff on February 11th, 2015 at 4:00 PM

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Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 13 events happening in or around Vancouver on Thursday, February 12.

CONCERTS

The Georgia Straight presents '80s rocker Billy Idol (pictured above), with guests Broncho, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Halifax folk-roots singer-songwriter Ben Caplan tours in support of upcoming studio release at the Fox Cabaret.

American folk-roots singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams tours in support of 11th studio album Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone at the Vogue Theatre.

FORUMS

Green Party leader Elizabeth May discusses the environment and other issues of national importance at the Epiphany Chapel.

UBC Reads Sustainability presents professor Wade Davis in a forum on the beauty of the Sacred Headwaters and the threats to it. Held at the Old Auditorium.

EVENTS ETC

The Marriott Pinnacle Hotel hosts a Sexual and Reproductive Health Day breakfast featuring keynote speaker Heather Corinna.

TAKE ACTION

Justice activist Jeff Halper talks about Israel's situation at the Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture.

COMEDY

The NorthWest Comedy Fest starts at various Vancouver venues. The comedy festival includes performances by people such as Brian Posehn and Craig Ferguson.

DANCE

The Emerald hosts Small Stage Point 5, a Valentine's Day-themed evening of music and dance.

LITERARY EVENTS

Author Sanford Osler gives an illustrated lecture based on his new book Canoe Crossings: Understanding the Craft That Helped Shape British Columbia. Held at the Vancouver Maritime Museum.