13 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday, May 26

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      Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 13 events happening in or around Vancouver on Tuesday, May 26.

      CONCERTS

      The Georgia Straight presents Australian psychedelic-rock quintet Tame Impala (pictured above) and guests Kuroma at Malkin Bowl.

      American multiplatinum pop singer-songwriter Barry Manilow performs hits like "Mandy" and "Can't Smile Without You" at Rogers Arena.

      Swedish pop-metal sextet Amaranthe takes the stage at the Rickshaw Theatre with guests I Prevail and Santa Cruz.

      Massachusetts indie-rock band Speedy Ortiz tours in support of new album Foil Deer, with guest Alex G, at the Cobalt.

      ET CETERA

      As part of the Unique Lives & Experiences speaker series, author and actor Shirley MacLaine discusses her movie and TV career. Held at the Orpheum Theatre.

      FORUMS

      As part of the Peter Wall Downtown Lecture Series, Bonnie Bassler discusses how bacteria talk to each other through a process called quorum sensing. Held at the Vogue Theatre.

      Mark Battersby discusses science's inability to explain consciousness and if it is proof that science and determinism cannot explain human behaviour. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Britannia Branch.

      Bar lecture series features talks about math, biology, and engineering by Shaun Stewart, Peter Wood, and Grant Minor. Held at the Fox Cabaret.

      The Oko Dance Studio hosts a workshop that explores how people process pain and how emotional states influence that process.

      Learn about different techniques to stimulate and positions to best access the G-Spot. Held at the Art of Loving.

      COMEDY

      West Coast Geeks versus Nerds presents comedic debates about who is the toughest blind badass (Daredevil vs.Toph Beifong) and who most deserves getting punched in the face (Joffrey Baratheon vs. Jar Jar Binks). Held at the Portside Pub.

      THEATRE

      The Latin Scenario Association presents Spanish theatre with English subtitles at Studio 16.

      MOVIES

      The Cinematheque hosts a screening of Our Family, director Yuya Ishii's drama about the emotional journey of a four-member family.

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