14 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Friday, April 17

Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 14 events happening in or around Vancouver on Friday, April 17.

CONCERTS

San Francisco based guitar-drum duo Two Gallants (pictured above) tours in support of latest release We Are Undone at the Electric Owl.

The Georgia Straight presents Los Angeles indie-folk band Lord Huron and guest Cayucas at the Vogue Theatre.

Toronto thrash-metal band Sacrifice performs with Ancients, Black Wizard, Skull Vultures, Neck of the Woods and Aggression at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Portland indie-folk trio Joseph tours in support of debut release Native Dreamer Kin at Alexander.

Co-op Radio's 40th Anniversary features music by the Creaking Planks and Purple Soul at the WISE Hall.

Canadian jazz-pop artist Laila Biali performs with the Radiance Project at the Fox Cabaret.

ET CETERA

The Body, Soul, and Spirit Expo features holistic, natural living, and spirituality displays and speakers. Held at the PNE Forum.

FORUMS

Behavioural neurologist Alexandre Henry-Bhargava discusses changes that occur with the aging brain. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre East.

SPORTS

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Calgary Flames in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs at Rogers Arena.

COMEDY

Standup comedian John Beuhler headlines at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club.

LITERARY EVENTS

The 16th North Shore Writers Festival features a host of Canadian literary stars at the West Vancouver Memorial Library.

MUSIC

Pianist Jane Coop plays music by Bach, Robert Pritchard, and Debussy at the Ironworks.

Children's entertainers Lisa and Linda take the stage with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Vancouver Playhouse.

The Turning Point Ensemble performs works by Britten, Tony Wilson, Bradshaw Pack, and Peter Maxwell Davies at the Telus Studio Theatre.