15 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, April 30

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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 Thursday, April 30.

      CONCERTS

      American actor-musician Jeff Bridges (pictured above) leads his country band at the River Rock Show Theatre.

      First Nations activist, actor, artist, educator, and singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie headlines at the BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts.

      Portland psych-pop duo Wishyunu and guests the Redrick Sultan, Wandering Halls, and Cave Girl take the stage at the Hindenburg.

      ET CETERA

      The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival features performances by Midnight Martini, Iva Handfull, Toni Elling, and Mr. Gorgeous. Held at the Vogue Theatre.

      FOOD AND DRINK

      Highlights of the EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival include the Canadian Flavours Gala, held at the Terminal City Club.

      FORUMS

      James Manor, Suhas Palshikar, Ronojoy Sen and Mitu Senguta explore Hindu nationalism at SFU Harbour Centre.

      The SFU Segal Graduate School of Business hosts a discussion of how transportation influences quality of life in Metro Vancouver.

      COMEDY

      Comedian Chad Daniels headlines at the Comedy MIX. Daniels is known for performing on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham and the Just for Laughs comedy festival.

      DANCE

      The OURO Collective presents an evening of contemporary dance, street dance, and visual arts at the Kits House.

      LITERARY EVENTS

      At the Vancouver Aquarium, the Life Aquatic features storytellers Melanie Knight, Josh Silberg, and Jonathan Hultquist, as well as music by Bestie.

      Author Neil McKinnon helps you add funny ideas and humour to your writing. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

      Author Carellin Brooks launches her book One Hundred Days of Rain at Pulp Fiction Books.

      MUSIC

      Music on Main presents Ensemble Paramirabo and the Thin Edge New Music Collective at the Fox Cabaret.

      THEATRE

      The Arts Club Theatre Company presents the first night of Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights. Held at the Stanley Industiral Alliance Stage.

      MOVIES

      It's your first chance to catch the DOXA Documentary Film Festival, held at various Vancouver venues.

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