11 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday, August 25

Looking for something to do on Tuesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 11 events happening in or around Vancouver on Tuesday, August 25.

CONCERTS

Toronto-based rock quartet Sloan performs as part of the PNE Summer Night Concerts series. Held at the PNE Amphitheatre.

Canadian blues-rock singer-songwriter Babe Gurr headlines at the Mosaic Music Series. Held at the PNE.

FOOD AND DRINK

Executive chef Lee Cooper presents an evening pairing gourmet food with B.C. wines, with chefs Vikram Vij, Scott Jaeger, and Bernard Casavant. Held at L'Abattoir.

KIDS' STUFF

Highlights of the Fair at the PNE inclue a Peter Pan musical, a superhero exhibit, and rides like the Corkscrew (pictured above). Held at the PNE.

LITERARY EVENTS

Welcome Sharon Shorty as VPL's new aboriginal storyteller in residence. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

MUSIC

Join in a drop-in rock choir and sing classic and contemporary rock, pop, indie, and alternative songs. Held at the WISE Hall.

THEATRE

Annual Shakespeare festival Bard on the Beach presents The Comedy of Errors and Shakespeare's Rebel at Vanier Park.

Theatre Under the Stars presents Broadway musical Hairspray at Stanley Park's Malkin Bowl.

MOVIES

The Rio Theatre screens recent biopic I Am Chris Farley, which details the life of the late comedian and actor.

Phoenix, about a woman who survives a Nazi concentration camp, is shown at the Rio Theatre.

GALLERIES

The Vancouver Art Gallery hosts an exhibition featuring the paintings of Canadian artist Emily Carr.