15 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday, March 24

by The Georgia Straight Staff on March 23rd, 2015 at 4:00 PM

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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 Tuesday, March 24.

CONCERTS

California singer-songwriter the White Buffalo (pictured above) tours in support of latest release Shadows, Greys, and Evil Ways, with guest Spencer Burton, at the Biltmore Cabaret.

Canadian blues-rocker Colin James performs tunes from new album Hearts on Fire at the Orpheum Theatre.

Latin rock group Jarabedepalo kicks off their first Canadian tour, with guests Los Furios and Caracas, at the Rickshaw Theatre.

THEATRE

Tawiah M’Carthy's play Obaaberima premieres at the Cultch tonight. The play combines storytelling, dance, and live music.

Rice and beans theatre presents the premiere of Mis Papas at the Pandora's Box Rehearsal Studios.

MUSIC

Maestro Leslie Dala and members of the Vancouver Bach Choir perform Mendelssohn's Elijah at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

At the Vancouver Playhouse Recital Hall, classical group Octagon performs works by Beethoven and Schubert.

COMEDY

Game Genies hosts Yo! Vancity Laughs, an evening of hip-hop standup comedy, at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club.

BENEFITS

The York Theatre hosts a benefit for First Nations' legal defence to Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline and tanker project, featuring performances by Sarah Harmer, Git Hayetsk, Kristi Lane Sinclair, and Chris Brown.

ET CETERA

Car-enthusiast showcase the Vancouver International Auto Show features new displays and popular brands at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

SPORTS

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Winnipeg Jets in National Hockey League action at Rogers Arena.

TAKE ACTION

A discussion at the Coffee Bar explores how climate change is affecting B.C. wildlife and forests.

FORUMS

Japanese Consul General Seiji Okada leads a forum on Japan's role in the Middle East at the C.K. Choi Building.

The Vancouver Aquarium hosts a presentation on prehistoric and modern-day sea monsters.

The Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue hosts an exploration of C-51, the anti-terror bill, and its possible impact on Canada's democratic institutions.