15 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday, September 29

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      Looking for something to do on Tuesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 15 events happening in or around Vancouver on Tuesday, September 29.

      CONCERTS

      English rock singer-songwriter Paul Weller tours in support of latest studio release Saturns Pattern, with guests Villagers, at the Commodore Ballroom.

      Danish alt rockers Mew tour in support of latest release + -, with guests the Dodos, at Venue.

      Winnipeg hardcore-punk band Comeback Kid tours in support of latest release Die Knowing, with guests Stray From the Path, at the Cobalt.

      Las Vegas electropop musician Shamir tours in support of latest studio album Ratchet, with guest Allie X, at the Fortune Sound Club.

      American-English country-folk musician Rachel Button performs with the Suits at the Roxy.

      ET CETERA

      The Queen Elizabeth Theatre hosts a public unveiling and celebration of Herzog & de Meuron's conceptual design for the new Vancouver Art Gallery building.

      FORUMS

      At the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Plant, you can learn what actions the region is instituting to ensure we have sustainable water resources now and in the future.

      Claire Smith teaches you about the basic formulations are for plant-based medicines. Held at the VanDusen Botanical Garden.

      The Art of Loving hosts an exploration of sexual language and communication.

      TAKE ACTION

      Fire This Time Movement for Social Justice hosts a free public forum exploring Europe's refugee crisis. Held at Joe's Cafe.

      ARTS ET CETERA

      Mark Ollinger shares the inspiration behind his sculptural work. Held at the North Vancouver City Hall.

      LITERARY EVENTS

      Sharon Shorty performs stories at a community-powered event that explores making reconciliation and inclusion a reality. Held at the Britannia Community Centre.

      THEATRE

      Dan Mangan's songs are featured in Are We Cool Now? (pictured above), a musical exploration of contemporary relationships. Held at the Cultch.

      MOVIES

      At the Vancity Theatre, a screen-based media conference offers valuable insights into the multi-faceted elements shaping the future of the industry.

      The Norm Theatre hosts a screening of The Mask You Live In, followed by a discussion of modern concepts of masculinity.

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