14 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, April 26
Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 14 events happening in or around Vancouver on Sunday, April 26.
CONCERTS
Mexican-American fusion vocalist Lila Downs (pictured above) melds traditional Mexican music with blues, jazz, and rock at the Chan Shun Concert Hall.
Southern California punk-surf trio Agent Orange takes the stage with guests In the Whale at the Rickshaw Theatre.
BENEFITS
Charity run the Daffodil Dash raises money for cancer awareness, support programs, and research through the Canadian Cancer Society. Held at Creekside Park.
ET CETERA
The Agriplex Building hosts a show and shine open to owners of all makes and styles of classic and vintage motorcycles.
Kitty Nights West presents 1920s-inspired burlesque by Burgundy Brixx, Ginger Avenue, Faye Havoc, and Lady Aurora. Held at the Biltmore Cabaret.
FOOD AND DRINK
The EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival celebrates the culinary arts at various venues around Vancouver.
FORUMS
A discussion at the Jewish Community Centre features guest speakers Michael Geller, Eric Cadesky, and Gloria Levi.
The Quaker Meeting House hosts a talk by Amoz Gvirtz, a Jewish citizen of Israel and a member of the Negev Coexistence Forum for Civil Equality.
TAKE ACTION
An Earth Day celebration at Grandview Park features guest speakers Audrey Siegl, Tamo Campos, Lynn Quarmby, Joe Foy, and Andrea Reimer.
LITERARY EVENTS
B.C. authors Trisha Cull, Raoul Fernandes, Bren Simmers, and Rita Wong launch their new books at the Grand Luxe Hall.
MUSIC
Hycroft Mansion hosts a concert of traditional music played with Celtic harp, fiddle, and guitar.
Russian songs and dances are performed by the Russian Balalaika Orchestra, soloists, children's choir, dance ensembles, and balalaika groups. Held at the Russian Community Centre.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs works by Scott Good and Edward Top at the Orpheum Annex.
MOVIES
Filipino director Kidlat Tahimik presents his first film Perfumed Nightmare at SFU's Woodward's Cultural Programs at Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.
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