19 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, October 22

by The Georgia Straight Staff on October 21st, 2015 at 3:00 PM

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Looking for something to do on Thursday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 19 events happening in or around Vancouver on Thursday, October 22.

CONCERTS

Winnipeg-based alt-country foursome the Bros. Landreth performs on its Runaway Train tour, with guest Donovan Woods, at the Biltmore Cabaret.

Australian multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd and his band perform on their Flag North American tour, with guests Jon & Roy, at the Commodore Ballroom.

Neo-soul singer David Morin performs on his We Are Every Colour Tour, with guests Chin Injeti, Omar Khan, and IHA RA, at Alexander Gastown.

BENEFITS

At the Imperial, an evening of entertainment, food, drinks, and dancing raises funds for the Music Heals Charitable Foundation.

Hives for Humanity features beer, honey, food, music, and a live auction. Held at Big Rock Urban Brewery.

ET CETERA

The Vancouver Home + Design Show celebrates design, entertaining, and home improvement at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

FOOD AND DRINK

Holistic nutritionist Andrea Potter and community artist Elisa Yon present a hands-on exploration of fermented foods. Held at the Dunbar Community Centre.

At Craft Year, Craft Beer, guests can sample craft beers from 16 local breweries and participate in a silent auction. Held at the VanDusen Botanical Garden.

FORUMS

Leading legal experts and local government officials and representatives explore the role local governments play in federally regulated sectors. Held at UBC Robson Square.

Heather Donaldson introduces a unique program that uses the emotional-freedom technique. Held at Banyen Books and Sound.

SPORTS

The Vancouver Canucks (the Sedin twins are pictured above) take on the Washington Capitals in National Hockey League action. Held at Rogers Arena.

COMEDY

Canadian standup comedian Damonde Tschritter performs a solo show at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club.

ARTS ET CETERA

At the Beaumont Studios, resident artists help you paint alongside them.

DANCE

The Dance Centre presents the Discover Dance! noon series, featuring Canadian dancer Danny Nielsen. Held at the Scotiabank Dance Centre.

LITERARY EVENTS

The Surrey International Writers' Conference offers professional development for writers in a fun and welcoming environment. Held at the Sheraton Guildford Hotel.

There are thousands of books for sale at the VPL Fall Book Sale. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

At the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch, Eileen Kernaghan reads from Sophie, in Shadow and Mix Hart reads from his debut young adult novel Queen of the Godforsaken.

THEATRE

Quebec playwright Michel Tremblay's For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again is performed at the Gateway Theatre.

MOVIES

Concert film Jumpers for Goalposts features English folk-pop singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's July 2015 performance at London's Wembley Stadium. Held at various Metro Vancouver Cineplex cinemas.