16 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, July 25

by The Georgia Straight Staff on July 24th, 2015 at 4:00 PM

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Looking for something to do on Saturday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 16 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, July 25.

CONCERTS

Melo Productions presents a Caribbean Days carnival dance with music by Daddy Mikey, Latin DJ El-Nino, and DJ Grindhouse. Held at the Croatian Cultural Centre.

Shorefest features Sadie Campbell, Tonye Aganaba, Bros Landreth, Ben Rogers, Harry Manx, Bend Sinister, and Platinum Blonde performing at English Bay.

TD Concerts at the Pier features performances by Ben Rogers, Lester Quitzau, and Gary Comeau & the Voodoo Dolls. Held at the White Rock waterfront.

American rock band Built to Spill tours in support of latest release Untethered Moon. Held at the Commodore Ballroom.

Australian pop boy band 5 Seconds of Summer tours in support of debut self-titled release, with guests Hey Violet, at Rogers Arena.

Baltimore indie-rock band Lower Dens plays tunes from latest album Escape From Evil. Held at the Electric Owl.

Brooklyn rapper Talib Kweli performs material from latest album Radio Silence at Venue.

Oakland-based garage-punk trio Shannon and the Clams tour in anticipation of their upcoming studio release at the Biltmore Cabaret.

OK Vancouver OK, Cookie Tongue, Black River Killers, Jody Glenham, and Only Wolf take the stage at the Rickshaw Theatre.

The Zimmermen, Jim Byrnes, and Cory Hawthorne perform hits by Bob Dylan at the Edgewater Casino.

BENEFITS

At the Jambo Luncheon, you can enjoy a selection of African and Indian dishes, a slide show of Kenya, a silent auction, and a sale of Kenyan crafts. Held at the Jambo Grill Restaurant.

KIDS' STUFF

Highlights of the South Surrey Community Festival include main-stage performances, the Surrey Rides All Wheel Jam, local vendors, food, and kid-friendly activities. Held at the South Surrey Recreation Centre.

The Mount Pleasant Park Festival features live entertainment, a photo booth, a petting zoo, and an outdoor screening of Rango. Held at Mount Pleasant Park.