9 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Monday, June 1

Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 9 events happening in or around Vancouver on Monday, June 1.

CONCERTS

Nigerian hip-hop vocalist Nneka (pictured above) tours in support of latest release My Fairy Tales at the Biltmore Cabaret.

COMEDY

Mermaid Comedy features performances by Stacey McLachlan, Andrew MacLachlan, Luke Syrnick, James Kennedy, Adam Pateman, Kathleen McGee, and Toby Hargrave. Held at the Railway Club.

MUSIC

A Little Night Music Orchestra and Magee Strings perform music by Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saens, and Loesser at the Magee Theatre.

FORUMS

At the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch, you can learn to use the mouse and the computer keyboard, as well as get an overview of basic computer functions.

Randall Pyke explores the quality of the knowledge that we accumulate through our rational faculty. Held at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre.

KIDS' STUFF

Annual attraction Playland features new ride the Beast as well as old favourites like Atmosfear, Corkscrew, Flume, Music Express, Pirate, and Wooden Roller Coaster. Held at Playland.

GALLERIES

The Material Future exhibit explores the Pritzker Prize–winning Swiss architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron. Held at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

The Vancouver Art Gallery hosts an exhibition that considers mediated representations of nature and the shift of perspective that occurs between our physical and virtual experiences.

MUSEUM

At the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Shutterbug takes a closer look at local insect life through photography.