10 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Wednesday, August 19

Looking for something to do on Wednesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 10 events happening in or around Vancouver on Wednesday, August 19.

CONCERTS

Calgary prog-rock band Why Marilyn performs with guests Poor Traits and Year Over Year at the Roxy.

ET CETERA

Take a guided tour of Hycroft Manor, the house that was once a veteran’s hospital and a family home.

FOOD AND DRINK

You can learn how to cook with kale and help raise money for EarthBites school garden and nutrition program for children. Held at the CSNN Demonstration Kitchen.

FORUMS

At the Art of Loving, the Talk Dirty workshop teaches you how to use sexy talk to increase the connection, intimacy, and passion in your love life.

Stories about collisions between art and science are told by Emily Smith, Graham With, Laura Ulrich, Omar Dominguez, RC Weslowski, and Wayne Maddison. Held at Cafe Deux Soleils.

COMEDY

Sam White, Vishal Romesh, Jenny Toews, Jo Dworschak, Stacey McLachlan, Matt Gordon, Ed Khonya, Tia Jeanette, and Lisa Kuz are featured in the Lux Laughs Comedy Competition. Held at the Lux Lounge.

THEATRE

The Arts Club Theatre Company presents hit Broadway musical Les Misérables (pictured above) at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.

MOVIES

The Vancouver Public Library Mount Pleasant Branch hosts a screening of Last Call at the Oasis.

At Wesbrook Village, you can take in a free outdoor screening of Back to the Future.

Director Mary Dore's documentary She's Beautiful When She's Angry screens at the Vancity Theatre.