20 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, June 18

Looking for something to do on Thursday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 20 events happening in or around Vancouver on Thursday, June 18.

CONCERTS

Portland, Oregon, metal quartet Agalloch (pictured above) and guests Helen Money take the stage at Venue.

Horn-driven pop-rock group from the '70s Chicago headlines at the River Rock Show Theatre.

It's your first chance to catch the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival at various Vancouver venues.

Norwegian tropical-house producer and pianist Matoma performs on his Midnight Sun tour, with guests Ryan Trax and Solectas, at the Fortune Sound Club.

Seattle-based rock 'n' roll band Thunderpussy performs with Vancouver's Miss Quincy & the Showdown at the Red Room Ultrabar.

BENEFITS

The Vancouver Aquarium hosts an evening of wine, Ocean Wise-certified food, live music, and live and silent auctions that raises funds for its conservation, research, and education programs.

FORUMS

Researcher Ashley Whillans discusses how you should spend your money to maximize the happiness you gain from your time. Held at the Museum of Vancouver.

At the West Vancouver Memorial Library, you can learn about the principles behind coding and programming.

Charles Hou gives an illustrated talk about how cartoonists in the last 135 years have portrayed Canadian women’s issues and women's struggle for equal rights. Held at SFU Harbour Centre.

Political science prof Stephen Phillips talks about the benefits electoral reform could hold for Canada. Held at the Unitarian Church of Vancouver.

COMEDY

Standup comedian Toby Hargrave takes the stage at the Comedy MIX.

ARTS ET CETERA

Host Lydia DeCarllo, Misty Greer, Riannaconda, and Nite Mare get naked and share their favourite selections from literature that inspired the silver screen. Held at the Hot Art Wet City Gallery.

DANCE

Internationally regarded dance artist and choreographer Rulan Tangen takes part in workshops and master classes. Held at the Full Circle First Nations Performance.

LITERARY EVENTS

At the West Vancouver Memorial Library, you can read and discuss classical and contemporary Persian literary prose.

THEATRE

The Queen Elizabeth Theatre hosts the Vancouver premiere of hit Broadway musical Disney Presents the Lion King.

The Arts Club Theatre Company presents the opening night of Godspell at the Granville Island Stage.

In Tune presents Theatre Passe Muraille's musical The Way Back to Thursday at the Revue Stage.

MOVIES

The Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema screens Pirates of Salé, which follows the transformation of four young Moroccan acrobats.

The Vancouver Public Library Central Branch hosts a screening of Granny Power, about an activist group of elder women that formed 28 years ago in Victoria.

The Rio Theatre screens The Blues Brothers, about two brothers who are on a mission from God.