14 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Friday, September 4

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      Looking for something to do on Friday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 14 events happening in or around Vancouver on Friday, September 4.

      CONCERTS

      The Georgia Straight presents American soul-blues guitarist-vocalist Ben Harper (pictured above) reuniting with his band at Malkin Bowl.

      Australian indie-rock duo Big Scary tours in support of upcoming release at the Cobalt.

      New York hardcore band Madball takes the stage at the Fortune Sound Club.

      Minnesota punk-rock outfit Babes in Toyland headlines at the Biltmore Cabaret.

      American hip-hop artist and Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon performs with guests Juvi Dizzle, Mic Dreams, JuLS, ILL-Legitimate, and Flipout at Venue.

      As part of the PNE Summer Night Concerts series, Philadelphia pop duo Daryl Hall and John Oates perform at the PNE Amphitheatre.

      As part of the Mosaic Music Series, Madeline Merlo and Wes Mack take the stage at the PNE.

      ET CETERA

      Highlights of TAIWANFest include EDM band Magic Power, Taiwanese street food, fashion exhibit the First Impressions, a lifestyle-craft showcase, a film screening, and contemporary dance. Held in Downtown Vancouver.

      The National Circus and Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China takes the stage at the Orpheum Theatre.

      DANCE

      Aeriosa and Spakwus Slulem Eagle Song Dancers present a performance that explores the notion that trees are living portals to the past. Held in Stanley Park.

      MUSIC

      The Vancouver Academy of Music hosts an evening of classical and jazz music by UBC and Capilano University musicians.

      MOVIES

      The Vancity Theatre screens Cartel Land, director Matthew Heineman's documentary about a Mexican physician who leads a citizen uprising against a drug cartel.

      Director Alex Gibney's biographical documentary Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine is screened at the Vancity Theatre.

      The Vancity Theatre screens Trainspotting, Danny Boyle's adaptation of Irvine Welsh's novel about Edinburgh's squalid heroin scene in the 1980s.

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