12 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, September 5

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      Looking for something to do on Saturday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 12 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, September 5.

      CONCERTS

      American punk-metal band the Melvins tours in support of latest release Hold It In at Venue.

      Swedish post-metal band Cult of Luna performs with guests Minsk, Subrosa, Anciients, Bushwhacker, If We Are Machines, and Astrakhan at the Rickshaw Theatre.

      Koerner's Pub hosts electronica music by Rennie Foster, Abasi, Oliver Nickels, Chris Drinovz, Ryan McKinnon, and Kai Bradley.

      New York City-based DJ-producer songwriter duo the Chainsmokers takes the stage at the Commodore Ballroom.

      As part of the PNE Summer Night Concerts series, Canadian country artist Brett Kissel performs at the PNE Amphitheatre.

      As part of the Mosaic Music Series, local Latin group Locarno take the stage at the PNE.

      ET CETERA

      The Serbian Days Festival features food, music dancing, and kids' activities. Held at St. Sava Serbian Community.

      Over 250 tables and booths of antiques and vintage collectibles are on display at the Kerrisdale Antiques Fair. Held at Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena.

      Highlights of the Richmond World Festival include music, food, sport, and culture from around the world. Held at Minoru Park.

      THEATRE

      Local Shakespeare festival Bard on the Beach (pictured above) presents King Lear and Love's Labour's Lost at Vanier Park.

      MUSEUMS

      An exhibition at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum takes a closer look at local insect life through photography.

      MOVIES

      The Vancity Theatre hosts a screening of Canadian-born filmmaker Scott Weatherall's black comedy Formosa Boulevard.

      Want more ideas? Follow the Georgia Straight’s event listings on Twitter.

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