12 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, May 17

by The Georgia Straight Staff on May 16th, 2015 at 4:00 PM

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Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 12 events happening in or around Vancouver on Sunday, May 17.

CONCERTS

Moldovan trance-music producer and DJ Andrew Rayel (pictured above) hits the Commodore Ballroom.

American DJ Mark Farina performs with guests Neighbour, DJ Krown, Midnight Vulture, and Austin Phillips. Held at the Imperial.

ET CETERA

Explore a rarely seen side of Stanley Park and learn about the coastal rainforest ecosystem in a nature tour that is held at the Fish House in Stanley Park.

Stroll the streets of the West End to hear stories about this early Vancouver neighbourhood. Walk begins at the Buchan Hotel.

Kitty Nights presents a burlesque tribute to the music of James Bond films. Held at the Biltmore Cabaret.

FOOD AND DRINK

Highlights of the annual Spot Prawn Festival include live entertainment, fun activities for children, cooking demos, a spot-prawn boil, and spot prawns for purchase. Held at False Creek Fishermen's Wharf.

The Blarney Stone hosts a whiskey tasting that also includes appetizers, DJ Rob Steel, Irish dancers, and the Pat Chessell Band.

At the Baker's Market, professional, amateur, and student bakers sell fresh-baked gourmet goods. Held at the Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre.

COMEDY

Standup comedian Darren Frost performs with Patrick Maliha, Rob Mailloux, Alex Sparling, DavidDj Roy, and Carl Turnbull at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club.

LITERARY EVENTS

Vancouver storytellers Mary Gavan, Priscilla Jones, Jennifer Martin, and Kristy Woodcock, fiddler Mary Brunner, and Irish vocalist Philomena Jordan perform at St. Mark's Anglican Church.

MUSIC

Cheondoong Performing Arts Society presents a Korean drumming performance at the Massey Theatre.

Standing Wave presents contemporary chamber music infused by thrash metal, horror movies, and obsessive behaviour. Held at Pyatt Hall.