17 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, May 7

by The Georgia Straight Staff on May 6th, 2015 at 4:00 PM

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Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 17 events happening in or around Vancouver on Thursday, May 7.

CONCERTS

American pop legend Neil Diamond (pictured above) takes the stage at Rogers Arena.

Local indie-rock band Gay Nineties plays Venue, with guests Oceanographers and Dan Moxon.

The Georgia Straight presents Ontario horrorbilly band the Matadors, with guests the Dusty Aces and Butch Haller, at the Rickshaw Theatre.

American indie-electronica musician Dan Deacon tours in support of upcoming release Gliss Riffer at the Electric Owl.

BENEFITS

Fundraiser Dish N' Dazzle features more than 80 premium Argentinean wines. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre East.

ET CETERA

The Rio Theatre hosts the seventh-season finale of Paul Anthony's Talent Time, featuring a live obstacle course by the Vancouver Rabbit Agility Club, the 50-person Sardis Drumline, sketch comedians Cameron Macleod and Nima Gholamipour, and standup comedian Kyle Bottom.

FORUMS

Mayor of Victoria Lisa Helps and happiness expert John Helliwell explore the intersection of politics, governance, policy, and happier communities at the Museum of Vancouver.

Speakers at the Lift Cannabis Forum discuss the future of cannabis regulation and standardization in Canada. Held at UBC Robson Square.

Shuyu Kong talks about popular media and the cultural public sphere in contemporary China. Held at SFU Harbour Centre.

TAKE ACTION

Researcher and climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe share her experiences and distinct perspective. Held at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

COMEDY

The PAL Theatre hosts Giggles & Gags, featuring TV-show parodies, celebrity impressions, and sketches. Proceeds go to the Kettle Society and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Comedian Dan Quinn performs at the Comedy MIX. Quinn is known for appearing at Just for Laughs, the Moncton Comedy Festival, and the Vancouver Comedy Festival.

ARTS ETC

The B.C. Buds Festival features almost 30 music, theatre, dance, and interdisciplinary artists. Held at the Firehall Arts Centre.

DANCE

Ballet B.C. closes out its current season with RITE, featuring the choreography of Emily Molnar and Gustavo Ramirez Sansano. Held at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

MUSIC

Friends of Chamber Music presents a performance of some of Shostakovich's string quartets. Held at the Vancouver Playhouse.

MOVIES

The ANZA Club hosts a meet-and-greet evening with indie-film actors, creators, and fans.

SFU's Woodward's Cultural Programs at Goldcorp Centre for the Arts screens Sisters, a documentary about health workers from Ethiopia, Cambodia, and Haiti.