23 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Friday, June 12

Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 23 events happening in or around Vancouver on Friday, June 12.

CONCERTS

Arizona-based Delta-blues artist Bob Log III takes the stage at the Cobalt.

Nanaimo blues rocker David Gogo tours in support of upcoming album. Held at Blue Frog Studios.

American industrial-metal band Ministry tours in support of latest release From Beer to Eternity. Held at the Vogue Theatre.

American singer-songwriter and musician Jonathan Richman performs with drummer Tommy Larkins at the Biltmore Cabaret.

Canadian blues-rocker David Wilcox headlines at the River Rock Show Theatre.

Florida indie-rock quartet Surfer Blood and guest Alex Calder take the stage at Venue.

Local punk band the Getmines performs with Cawama, Smash Alley, ColourSurround, and Mat Dennison at the Rickshaw Theatre.

CiTR presents West Coast power-pop trio the Sylvia Platters, with guests Ace Martens and Western Jaguar, at the Princeton Pub.

BENEFITS

A concert of music by women composers fundraises for the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. Held at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre.

Templeton Mini School presents a fundraising evening that includes music by local mariachi band Los Dorados, Corona beer and tequila, and Mexican food by Sal y Limon. Held at the Russian Hall.

ET CETERA

Highlights of community-run bike festival Velopalooza include rides, a book exchange, and a brewery tour. Held at various Vancouver venues.

At Grouse Mountain, the Summer of Small Wonders teaches kids about the bees, hummingbirds, pikas, and salamanders that are part of the Grouse Mountain ecosystem.

Come dressed in 1950s fashions, get makeovers, and dance the night away at a 1950s-themed evening held at Heritage Hall.

FORUMS

Michael Picard asks if there is more in the world to be loved or to be feared. Held at SFU Harbour Centre.

A panel discussion asks what features contribute to the character of main streets. Held at the Djavad Mowafaghian World Arts Centre.

SPORTS

The FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 (pictured above) presents matches between women's-soccer teams from Japan, Switzerland, Cameroon, and Ecuador. Held at B.C. Place Stadium.

COMEDY

Hot Art Wet City Gallery hosts a night of improvisational comedy based on audience suggestions.

Lafflines Comedy Club presents an evening of interactive comedy that tells the story of what happens at an Irish woman's wake.

DANCE

The Scotiabank Dance Centre presents 12 Minutes Max, a showcase of innovative new works lasting 12 minutes.

MUSIC

John Mutter, leader of we just stole a car, and Jon Siddall, leader of Gamelan Si Pawit, flip musical conventions upside down at the Western Front.

THEATRE

Realwheels presents community-based multimedia performance Super Voices at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre.

Vancouver-based biennial event In Tune develops and showcases new Canadian musicals. Held at Granville Island.

MOVIES

The Vancouver International Film Festival and Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival present the Best of Hot Docs 2015 at the Vancity Theatre.