24 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, May 21

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      Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 24 events happening in or around Vancouver on Thursday, May 21.

      CONCERTS

      American folk-blues singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens (pictured above) performs material from debut solo album Tomorrow Is My Turn at the Rio Theatre.

      Australian electronica DJ and producer Flume takes the stage at Malkin Bowl.

      American hip-hop artist Action Bronson performs on his Mr. Wonderful Tour at the Vogue Theatre.

      American electronica artist and violinist Lindsey Stirling tours in support of latest release Shatter Me. Held at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

      Seattle-based indie-pop solo artist Perfume Genius coheadlines with Texas-based indie-rock singer-songwriter Will Butler at the Imperial.

      The Good In Everyone and Alea Rae's coheadlined cross-Canada tour kicks off with Alexandria Maillot and Dante Hadden. Held at the Fox Cabaret.

      JUNO nominee Peter Katz performs a concert in support of local charity KidSafe. Held at Performance Works.

      Local band Hot Lucy and guest band Apollo’s Crush perform at a benefit concert held at the Media Club.

      Washington, D.C., bass prodigy Lindsay Lowend takes the stage at the Fortune Sound Club.

      BENEFITS

      A golf tournament at the Quilchena Golf and Country Club raises funds for the Children's Organ Transplant Society and the Starlight Foundation Canada.

      The Vancouver Club hosts the ARThritis Soiree, a gala evening of Argentine tango that raises funds for arthritis research.

      FORUMS

      Arman Raina discusses how the first workers' revolution in Paris in 1871 created democracy and liberation far beyond what we enjoy today. Held at Langara.

      KIDS' STUFF

      The Surrey International Children’s Festival exposes children to the arts in a fun and interactive way. Held at Bear Creek Park.

      TAKE ACTION

      Langara political science educator Peter Prontzos talks about Greece and the global resistance to austerity. Held at Unitarian Church of Vancouver.

      COMEDY

      Local comedians James Kennedy, Mark Nesbitt, Jacob Samuel, Brad Dorion, Cass Keeley, Dylan Jay Williamson, John Cullen, and Randee Neumeyer perform at Skinny Fat Jack's.

      Standup comedian Ron Funches performs a solo show at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club.

      Standup comedian and actor Adam Ray, known for roles on Two Broke Girls, Arrested Development, and The Heat, takes the stage at the Comedy MIX.

      ARTS ET CETERA

      Local and international art fair Art! Vancouver showcases the paintings, sculpture, installations, and photography of over 140 artists and galleries. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre East.

      LITERARY EVENTS

      Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art hosts a reading by B.C. Book Prize nominee Brian Payton.

      Naked Girls Reading presents Lydia DeCarllo, Ariel Helvetica, Veronica Vex, Sly Foxx, and Ruthe Ordare reading works by Oscar Wilde in the nude. Held at the Hot Art Wet City Gallery.

      MUSIC

      Vetta Chamber Music performs works by Rossini, Moszkowski, Sarasate, and Schubert at the West Point Grey United Church.

      THEATRE

      Miss Shakespeare, Tracey Power's story about six women who explore the seductive power of the theatre, premieres at the Kay Meek Centre.

      MOVIES

      Screening of classic 1924 silent film He Who Gets Slapped features a live soundtrack performed by the Alloy Orchestra. Held at the Vancity Theatre.

      Cineworks present a screening of RIp! A Remix Manifesto, in which Brett Gaylor and mashup artist Girl Talk explore copyright and content creation in the digital age.

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