22 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, April 25

Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 22 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, April 25.

CONCERTS

Finnish symphonic-metal band Nightwish (pictured above) takes the stage with guests Delain at the Orpheum Theatre.

The Georgia Straight presents American electropop duo Sylvan Esso touring in support of debut self-titled release at the Commodore Ballroom.

American electronica project Big Data tours in support of premiere studio release 2.0 at Venue.

Swedish indie-folk singer-songwriter Jose Gonzalez headlines with guest Olof Arnalds at the Imperial.

American post-punk band the Soft Moon tours in support of upcoming release Deeper at the Electric Owl.

Coastal Jazz presents Juno Award-winning pianist-composer David Braid and the Borealis String Quartet at the Pyatt Hall.

British downtempo​ electronic music producers Maribou State take the stage at the Electric Owl.

BENEFITS

Gala evening Dreaming of Paris raises funds for Dreams Take Flight, which sends children with special needs to Disneyland. Held at the Pacific Gateway Hotel.

Experience top chefs at Rare Finds, which benefits the Rare Disease Foundation. Held at Villa Amato.

ET CETERA

The Vancouver Art Gallery hosts a 20th anniversary party for Keep Vancouver Spectacular, the city's litter clean-up program.

FORUMS

A panel discussion held at the Richmond Art Gallery explores the curse of the livable city and the changing cityscape.

KIDS' STUFF

Kids can sing and play along to the old-time music of Professor Banjo and blues-jazz group the Soda Crackers at Astorino's Ballroom.

Local children’s entertainer Charlotte Diamond performs at the West Vancouver Memorial Library.

A family festival at Timberline Ranch includes western shows, pony rides, hay rides, a petting zoo, a western photo booth, archery, climbing-wall activities, and door prizes.

SPORTS

The Royal City Curling Club hosts season-opening roller derby matches featuring the Riot Girls, the Faster Pussycats, the Terminal City All-Stars, and the Helsinki Roller Derby All Stars.

TAKE ACTION

Mobilization Against War & Occupation hosts an event to get the U.S. and Saudi Arabia out of Yemen. Held at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

ARTS ET CETERA

In Green Porno, Isabella Rossellini explores the sex lives of animals. Held at the Vancouver Playhouse.

LITERARY EVENTS

Canadian poets Kevin Spenst, Raoul Fernandes and Elena E. Johnson read from their recent works at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

MUSIC

It's your first chance to catch the Vancouver Opera's production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. Held at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

The Contemporary Art Gallery hosts a weekend of epic sound working with Vancouver-based NURSE.

Virtuoso pianist Stanislav Yovanovitch performs works by Chopin, Liszt, Scriabin, and Wagner at St. Mark's Anglican Church.

MOVIES

The Vancity Theatre screens Monsoon, director Sturla Gunnarsson's documentary that traces the trajectory of the monsoon season in India.