15 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, February 21

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      Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 15 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, February 21.

      CONCERTS

      At the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, American blues guitarist-vocalist Robert Cray (pictured above) takes the stage.

      Eighties jangle-pop quartet from Australia the Church headlines at the Rio Theatre.

      As part of Winterruption, Coastal Jazz presents electro-pop musican Willa at Performance Works.

      The Fortune Sound Club hosts a performance by Australian hip-hop artist Illy.

      California rockers Cold War Kids play tunes from latest album Hold My Home at the Commodore Ballroom.

      American indie-rock singer-songwriter Kevin Morby tours in support of latest solo release Still Life at the Electric Owl.

      At the Fox Cabaret, New York City experimental group Pharmakon performs with guests the Rita and Mass Marriage.

      BENEFITS

      The Coldest Night of the Year Walk raises money for people experiencing homelessness. Held at First United Church.

      The Imperial hosts Fight Night II, a boxing fundraiser for Intersections Media Opportunities for Youth Society.

      TAKE ACTION

      At SFU Harbour Centre, speakers Anthony Fenton and Derrick O'Keefe explore the idea that another war in Iraq is not the answer.

      KIDS' STUFF

      At Astorino Ballroom's Family Frolic, kids can sing and play along to the old-time music of Professor Banjo and watch illusions by magician Travis Bernhardt.

      Children's entertainers Music With Marnie perform educational songs at the Kerrisdale Community Centre.

      EVENTS ETC

      Browse through various collectibles and computer items at the Pop Culture Collectibles Fair and Computer Swap Meet. Held at the Scottish Cultural Centre.

      COMEDY

      As part of the NorthWest Comedy Fest, American comedian Maria Bamford headlines at the Vogue Theatre.

      Los Angeles comedian John Mulaney takes the stage at the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts. Presented as part of the NorthWest Comedy Fest.

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      CONCERTS !!

      Feb 21, 2015 at 10:44am

      VSO Classical Traditions Series at the Chan Centre
      with - Elektra Women's Choir, Chor Leoni and Bramwell Tovey
      Sat., February 21, 2015 at 8:00 pm
      Chan Centre Concert Hall

      Mendelssohn's extraordinary symphonic cantata Hymn of Praise, greatly influenced by Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, was commissioned to celebrate the 400th anniversary of a seminal moment in human history: the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg.

      Appropriately, Mendelssohn chose the Bible as the subject matter for this commission, and created a work that has been celebrated through the centuries for its sublime beauty.

      With Bramwell Tovey, Laura Whalen, Monica Huisman, Isaiah Bell, Elektra Women's Choir and Chor Leoni.

      - See more at:
      http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/concert/14CHAN02/
      http://www.chancentre.com/whats-on/vso-elektra-womens-choir-bramwell-tov...

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