26 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, June 20

Looking for something to do on Saturday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 26 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, June 20.

CONCERTS

Georgia guitar-rock group Collective Soul takes the stage at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver.

The Georgia Straight presents Canadian electronica-First Nations trio A Tribe Called Red (pictured above), composed of DJ NDN, Bear Witness, and 2oolman, at Malkin Bowl.

Experimental post-punk band Algiers tours in support of self-titled debut release at the Biltmore Cabaret.

Canadian big-band composer-saxophonist Christine Jensen performs with her band as part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Held at Performance Works.

U.K.-based prog-rock vocalist-guitarist Steven Wilson takes the stage as part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Held at the Vogue Theatre.

Guitarists Bill Coon and Oliver Gannon perform with bassist Darren Radtke and drummer Dave Robbins as part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Held at Pyatt Hall.

A Swiss, French, and American free-jazz trio headlines as part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Held at Ironworks.

A contemporary-folk group led by guitarist Aram Bajakian and vocalist Julia Ulehla performs as part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Held at Ironworks.

BENEFITS

The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre hosts a fundraising screening of Serenity that also includes an evil-laugh contest, a costume contest, live and silent auctions, and door prizes.

ET CETERA

Annual celebration of Celtic culture the B.C. Highland Games & Scottish Festival takes over Coquitlam's Percy Perry Stadium.

Burnaby's Scandinavian Community Centre hosts the family-friendly Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.

The Vancouver Public Library Central Branch hosts World Refugee Day, which recognizes the resilience of forcibly displaced people throughout the world.

The National Aboriginal Day Celebration at Canada Place features a traditional Coast Salish welcome, workshops, storytelling, and First Nations performances.

Highlights of An Evening of Arts at the Darts include local artists, a silent auction of painted Adirondack chairs, music by Rossi, garden guides, and master gardeners. Held at Surrey's Darts Hill Garden Park.

Rascal's Club hosts a furry-friendly cosplay party at the WISE Hall.

FOOD AND DRINK

Memphis Blues Barbeque House hosts an afternoon of sipping cocktails and eating barbecue.

FORUMS

Lenore Newman, Clara Shandler, Shirley Wiebe, Mark Winston, and Cyndy Chwelos discuss how to build empathy for nature in the urban environment. Held at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.

KIDS' STUFF

Saskatchewan-born artist Carmen Campagne takes audience members of all ages along on a whirlwind celebration of songs. Held at Le Centre Culturel Francophone De Vancouver.

Instant Theatre Company  presents Story Stack, an improv show for kids, at Havana.

SPORTS

The Terminal City Rollergirls present roller-derby matches between Riot Girls, Bad Reputations, Faster Pussycats, and Public Frenemy. Held at the Royal City Curling Club.

COMEDY

American stand-up comedian, actor, and author Doug Stanhope takes the stage at the Rickshaw Theatre.

ARTS ET CETERA

The sixth annual Vancouver Draw Down features over 30 hands-on workshops at which Vancouverites can try their hand at drawing. Held at various Vancouver venues.

At Art Walk, you can browse through 16 of South Granville's art galleries, including Uno Langmann Limited, Kimoto Gallery, Pacific Wave Glass Art, Pousette Gallery, Petley Jones Gallery, Panache Antiques, Chali-Rosso Art Gallery, Elissa Cristall Gallery, Masters Gallery Ltd., Heffel Fine Art Auction House, Ian Tan Gallery, Douglas Reynolds Gallery, Marion Scott Gallery, Kurbatoff Gallery, Fragrant Wood Gallery, and Bau-Xi Gallery.

Artists Anastasia Hendry and Christine MacKenzie guide participants of all ages through storytelling, drawing, and textile work that explores First Nations culture and history. Held at ArtStarts.

Live soundwork performances and mobile, site-specific talks present an experience of Vancouver's urban patterns. Held at the Teck Gallery.

DANCE

Centro Flamenco proudly presents a 25th anniversary celebration featuring live singers, musicians, and flamenco dancers. Held at the Vancouver Playhouse.