10 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Wednesday, July 8

by The Georgia Straight Staff on July 7th, 2015 at 4:00 PM

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Looking for something to do on Wednesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 10 events happening in or around Vancouver on Wednesday, July 8.

FORUMS

The Art of Loving hosts a class that begins with the fundamental touch and communication skills that everyone needs for giving and receiving a sensual massage.

TAKE ACTION

Vancouver Renewable Energy and the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation celebrate 10 years of grid-tie photovoltaic energy in Vancouver. Held at MEC.

CBC Plaza hosts a rally that commemorates the 2014 Gaza massacre.

MOVIES

A screening of The Price of Reunion or Lesson in Happiness raises money for Metro Vancouver Alliance. Held at Vancouver Community College Broadway.

The Cinematheque screens short films by filmmaker, curator, and educator Ute Aurand.

THEATRE

Peninsula Productions presents the premiere of Patrick Barlow's adaptation of the Alfred Hitchcock film The 39 Steps. Held at the Coast Capital Playhouse.

The Ensemble Theatre Festival presents the first night of director Ian Farthing's version of playwright Peter Morgan's play Frost/Nixon (pictured above). Held at the Jericho Arts Centre.

Stone’s Throw Productions and Clockwork Theatre present playwright Doug Wright's play The Stonewater Rapture, premiering at the Pacific Theatre.

DANCE

Ziyian Kwan and Noam Gagnon perform a dance response to author P.W. Bridgman's flash fiction piece "The Mars Hotel". Held at the Firehall Arts Centre.