25 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, May 30

Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 25 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, May 30.

CONCERTS

Local indie-rock quartet the River and the Road (pictured above) plays a CD-release party, with guests Battle Stereo, at the Biltmore Cabaret.

Australian psychedelic-dance band Miami Horror tours in support of latest release All Possible Futures at the Electric Owl.

Finnish metal band Apocalyptica performs on its Shadowmaker tour, with guests Art of Dying, at the Commodore Ballroom.

Philadelphia indie-rock band Hop Along plays tunes from new album Painted Shut, with guests Field Mouse and Lithuania, at the Cobalt.

The Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art hosts a Haida musical performance by Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson, Bill Henderson, and Claire Lawrence.

New Orleans swamp group Quintron & Miss Pussycat take the stage at the Fox Cabaret with guests Nots.

Tracy Moar and Darlene Ketchum perform at a benefit concert supporting midwives in Uganda and Nepal. Held at Redemption Church.

The Mariachi Festival Canada features mariachis and traditional dancers from Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. Held at the Vogue Theatre.

The Victoria B.C. Ska Society presents North American ska-punk band Streetlight Manifesto, with guests Dan Potthast and Sycamore Smith, at the Rickshaw Theatre.

BENEFITS

An empowering one-hour workout led by Goodlife Fitness raises funds for the Canadian Women's Foundation. Held at Robson Square.

Blueprint presents a special edition of PlayHOUSE Saturdays featuring Lazy Rich and Lenno. Proceeds go to Fuck Cancer. Held at Celebrities Nightclub.

ET CETERA

Swangard Stadium hosts a European Festival, which features headliners Delhi 2 Dublin and Derrival, as well as over 30 nations.

A Nerd-themed market features over 20 local artisans who make products like cross-stitched brony wall art and Tardis journals. Held at the Upstairs River Market.

The Chinese Cultural Centre hosts a cultural festival highlighting Chinese and Korean traditions and customs.

FOOD AND DRINK

The B.C. Uncorked Food & Wine Festival features over wines from over 40 B.C. wineries, matched with food provided by 10 local restaurants, caterers, and food companies. Held at Heritage Woods Secondary School.

KIDS' STUFF

Highlights of Ride the Wave include kids' entertainer Fred Penner and Canadian standup comedian Leland Klassen. Held at the Italian Cultural Centre.

ARTS ET CETERA

The Richmond Carvers 26th Annual Show is a juried show with entrants ranging from student to expert. Held at the Steveston Community Centre.

DANCE

Coastal City Ballet presents the world premiere of Cinderella at the Surrey Arts Centre.

LITERARY EVENTS

Author Janie Chang reads from her book Three Souls at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

Award-winning author Neil McKinnon reads from latest novel The Greatest Lover of Last Tuesday at the New Westminster Public Library.

MUSIC

145-member North Shore community performance group Broadway or Bust performs songs from hit Broadway musicals at the Kay Meek Centre.

The Vancouver Peace Choir, the Eric Hamber Secondary Chamber Choir, and the New Westminster Secondary Chamber Choir perform choral music at the Queen's Avenue United Church.

Vancouver’s Rainbow Concert Band presents a wide selection of songs to dance to and songs about dances. Held at the Cultch.

Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir presents an evening concert devoted to youth choirs. Held at the Fraserview MB Church.

The Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra performs music by Barber, Mahler, and Rimsky-Korsakov. Held at Shaughnessy Heights United Church.