12 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Wednesday, August 12

by The Georgia Straight Staff on August 11th, 2015 at 4:00 PM

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Looking for something to do on Wednesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 12 events happening in or around Vancouver on Wednesday, August 12.

CONCERTS

American alt-rock band Wilco (pictured above) performs on its 20th-anniversary tour, with guest Jenny Lewis, at the Orpheum Theatre.

Dancehall legend Lady Saw takes the stage at Alexander.

Canadian folk artist Sarah Jane Scouten headlines at Skinny Fat Jack's.

FOOD AND DRINK

At Gin-A-Palooza, you can sample 30 signature never-before-tasted gin cocktails. Held at various Vancouver venues.

Sample special menus and wine pairings at Summerdine and help raise money for Les Dames d'Escoffier BC Chapter. Held at various Metro Vancouver venues.

Rachaal Steele leads a two-part workshop on the plants essential to beer. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden.

FORUMS

Kent Mullinix talks about how to build sustainable food systems for the 21st century. Held at Science World at Telus World of Science.

The Art of Loving hosts an evening of erotic techniques and products that will enable you and your partner to enjoy a heightened level of excitement and pleasure.

KIDS' STUFF

Debbie Patterson's play Munsch Upon a Time is presented at Surrey's Crescent Beach.

COMEDY

Stefan Macneil hosts an evening of comedy by Simon King, Cameron Kennedy, Sam Lee, Alex Gillard, Jeewan Gill,Albert Joseph Van Santvoort, Karl Sullivan, Devin Alexander, Mega Natalie, Kira Mendgen, and Colin Sharp. Held at Lux Lounge.

MOVIES

The Rio Theatre screens Unity, an in-depth look at what it means to be human.

Also at the Rio Theatre, the Gentlemen Hecklers provide live comedic commentary at a screening of Batman & Robin.