22 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, September 27

Looking for something to do on Sunday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 22 events happening in or around Vancouver on Sunday, September 27.

CONCERTS

Brooklyn-based producer and DJ Taylor McFerrin tours in support of debut full-length release Early Riser, with guest Photay, at Alexander.

American folk-rock singer-songwriter Martin Sexton tours in support of latest release Mixtape of the Open Road. Held at the Imperial.

American pop-punk band All Time Low (pictured above) performs on its Future Hearts tour at the Vogue Theatre.

The Salish Sea Gathering features performances by Buckman Coe, Christie Lee Charles, Children of Takaya, Kimmortal, and Locarno. Held at Cates Park.

The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre hosts music by composer and vocalist Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan.

Northwood Jazz Series opens with a performance by pianist-vocalist Diane Lines and her band. Held at Northwood United Church.

Ladies of Country III features music by BCCMA artist the Heels, Ajaye Jardine, and Joey Clarkson. Held at the Roxy.

English guitarist and singer-songwriter Jon Gomm joins Canadian guitar legend Don Ross for a concert at the St. James Hall.

BENEFITS

The Vancouver Kidney Walk raises critical funds to support kidney patients. Held at Athletes Village Plaza.

ET CETERA

At Fusion 2015, you can broaden your photographic education with a full day of workshops. Held at the Anvil Centre.

At the Lost Lagoon Nature House, you can explore the complex forest community of plants and animals that inhabit standing and fallen, dead, or dying trees.

At the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, you can learn about Chinese traditions, have moon cakes, and celebrate this age-old tradition with local storytellers. Held at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

FORUMS

In anticipation of the Vancouver Opera's production of Verdi's Rigoletto, conductor Kevin Zakresky offers an analysis of this masterpiece. Held at Hycroft Manor.

KIDS' STUFF

Highlights of World Rivers Day include demonstrations, displays, tours, activities, crafts, and music. Held at the Burnaby Village Museum.

Place des Arts hosts Family Day, at which kids can  tour three exhibitions, meet some of the artists, and participate in all-ages art workshops.

ARTS ET CETERA

Take a tour through an interactive exhibition of the Vatican at the Art Works Gallery.

LITERARY EVENTS

Franci Louann and Janet Kvammen host poet laureate Candice James in a Culture Days event held at the Heritage Grill.

An evening of music, literary readings, a silent auction, and secondhand books for sale raises funds for the annual Writer's Studio student anthology. Held at the Fairview Pub.

MUSIC

French classical guitarist Judicaël Perroy takes the stage at Pyatt Hall.

The Vancouver Recital Society presents German cellist Maximilian Hornung and Swiss pianist Benjamin Engeli at the Vancouver Playhouse.

THEATRE

1920s murder mystery Who Killed Kraft Bier? features a cast of characters drawn from the city’s past. Held at Mount Pleasant.

MOVIES

Sharing Our Stories screens digital short films created by Burnaby seniors. Held at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.