21 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, May 2

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      Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 21 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, May 2.

       

      CONCERTS

      British-American vocalist and The Vampire Diaries star Michael Malarkey (pictured above) performs with guests the Wild Romantics and Jon Bryant at the Media Club.

      American pop-rock band OneRepublic tours in support of latest release Native, with guest Lights, at Rogers Arena.

      Brooklyn-based pop singer-songwriter Waxahatchee takes the stage with guests Girlpool at the Biltmore Cabaret.

      Musical evening Vanvanéate celebrates Cuban orchestra Los Van Van at the WISE Hall.

      As part of Chutzpah!PLUS, vocalist Ester Rada is joined by her seven-piece band at the Imperial.

      Victoria indie-rock band Frog Eyes performs with guests Hello, Blue Roses at the Djavad Mowafaghian World Arts Centre.

      Highlights of the Ponderosa 2015 Lineup Launch Party include music by Colleen Rennison (No Sinner), DJ Joshua Oldsoul, and members of Kutapira. Held at the ANZA Club.

       

      BENEFITS

      A sing-along tribute to Pete Seeger and Gil Levine raises money for Raise the Rates. Held at the Unitarian Church of Vancouver.

       

      FOOD AND DRINK

      The EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival features a VIP chef experience, culinary classes, talk-and-taste master classes, SIPS tasting classes, and a speed-rack event at B.C. Place Stadium.

       

      FORUMS

      Jenni Rempel helps you master macro photography at the VanDusen Botanical Garden.

       

      KIDS' STUFF

      Port Moody Ecological Society presents the Noons Creek Fingerling Festival at the Noons Creek Hatchery.

      A family-friendly run takes kids on a loop through Stanley Park's Ceperley Park.

       

      SPORTS

      The Commodore Ballroom screens the welterweight-championship boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

       

      TAKE ACTION

      Grandview Park hosts a May Day Social Justice Information Festival supported by Amnesty International, B.C. Civil Liberties, Stop War, Vancouver and District Labour Council, Spartacus Books, and Grandview Woodland Food Connection.

       

      ARTS ET CETERA

      Julia Dault talks with Michelle Jacques, chief curator at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Held at the Contemporary Art Gallery.

       

      LITERARY EVENTS

      At the Port Moody Public Library, new and aspiring writers can get expert tips on all types of publishing options.

      The Verses Festival of Words presents the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Final at the Rio Theatre.

       

      MUSIC

      The West End Chamber Choir performs works by Puccini and Vivaldi at the Pyatt Hall.

      Kazuyoshi Akiyama conducts violinist Ray Chen and the VSO in a program of music by Beethoven, Sibelius, and Goddard. Held at the Orpheum Theatre.

      At the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, the Vancouver Cantata Singers showcases its favourite music by Vancouver composers.

       

      THEATRE

      Metro Theatre's The Graduate tells the story of a university graduate who is seduced by an older woman. Held at the Metro Theatre.

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