10 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, July 2

Looking for something to do on Thursday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 10 events happening in or around Vancouver on Thursday, July 2.

CONCERTS

The Georgia Straight presents a double-header concert by Jamaican reggae groups Third World (pictured above) and Morgan Heritage at the Commodore Ballroom.

ET CETERA

Herbalist Lori Snyder leads a wild plant walk that helps participants discover new perspectives on how we see and interact with plants in the city. Held at the Homesteader's Emporium.

FORUMS

At the Creekside Community Recreation Centre, you can learn how to live and thrive with sleep apnea.

COMEDY

Canadian standup comedian DeAnne Smith takes the stage at the Comedy MIX.

DANCE

The Dancing on the Edge Festival features the work of 30 choreographers at over 70 performances held at various Vancouver venues.

MOVE features performances by artists from the Royal Ballet, San Francisco's Smuin Ballet, Ballet Jorgen, and Ballet Kelowna. Held at the Vancouver Playhouse.

LITERARY EVENTS

The Vancouver Public Library Central Branch hosts a workshop about traditional- and self-publishing models.

The Writer’s Studio at SFU presents crime writer E.R. Brown at the Cottage Bistro.

MUSIC

Chinese classical pianist Yundi Li performs works by Chopin, Beethoven, Schumann, and Liszt at the Orpheum Theatre.

THEATRE

The Arts Club Theatre presents the first night of Les Miserables, based on the book by Victor Hugo, at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.