15 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, March 28
Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 15 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, March 28.
CONCERTS
Los Angeles-based indie rockers Francisco the Man (pictured above) tour in support of debut LP Loose Ends at the Media Club.
Vancouver soul band Nightcrawlers takes the stage at the Fox Cabaret.
British indie-rock duo the Ting Tings tours in support of latest release Super Critical at Venue.
Calgary rock band Viet Cong tours in support of debut, full-length, self-titled release at the Biltmore Cabaret.
The Keep the Peace fundraiser features performances by the Boom Booms and the Wilds with Holly Arntzen and Kevin Wright. Held at the WISE Hall.
Local songster Jim Byrnes performs at Motown Meltdown, a benefit for Seva Canada held at the Commodore Ballroom.
MOVIES
The Vancity Theatre screens Ida, in which a young nun discovers a dark family secret in 1960s Poland.
FORUMS
The VanDusen Botanical Garden hosts a workshop that teaches you how to grow organic vegetables.
SPORTS
The Vancouver Canucks take on the Dallas Stars in National Hockey League action at Rogers Arena.
KIDS' STUFF
UBC's Wesbrook Village hosts an afternoon of family-friendly Easter activities, including crafts and an egg hunt.
THEATRE
Théâtre la Seizième presents Selfie, a new play for teenagers, which takes a look at perception and truth in our society. Held at Studio 16.
Theatre for Living presents maladjusted, a play that explores the effects of a mechanized mental-health system. Held at the Firehall Arts Centre.
LITERARY EVENTS
The Georgia Straight presents Canadian spoken-word artist, poet, and author Shane Koyczan at the Vogue Theatre.
ET CETERA
Local comedian and author Charlie Demers presents his one-man show Leftovers at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
COMEDY
The Rickshaw Theatre hosts Comedy Shocker: 6ick 6ick 6ick, a showcase of local up-and-coming comedians Simon King, Chris Gaskin, Ryan Lachance, Carl Turnbull, San Aung, and Mark Hughes.
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