17 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday, November 17

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      Looking for something to do on Tuesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 17 events happening in or around Vancouver on Tuesday, November 17.

      CONCERTS

      British shoegaze band Ride takes the stage at the Commodore Ballroom.

      Stockholm-based electropop band Kate Boy headlines at the Biltmore Cabaret.

      California indie-rock band Gardens and Villa tours in support of latest release Music for Dogs. Held at the Cobalt.

      Montreal ska band Kman and the 45s performs with Caracas and the Brass Action at the Rickshaw Theatre.

      FOOD AND DRINK

      Whisky, beer, and spirits festival Hopscotch features meal pairings, tasting events, and master classes at various Vancouver venues.

      In addition to tasting culinary creations by VCC students, guests at 50 Years. 50 Chefs. will experience the school's fashion arts, auto restoration, and live music. Held at the Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver Station.

      FORUMS

      Layne Hellrung outlines the basic principles of defamation law and the relevant defences to a claim in defamation. Held at the People's Law School.

      At the West End Community Centre, you can learn the basics of planning, preparing, and starting a food garden to get ready for the spring.

      At the Art of Loving, you can learn how to have a G-spot orgasm and ejaculation by yourself or from your partner using toys and hands.

      TAKE ACTION

      St. Mary’s Anglican Church Parish Hall hosts a National Addictions Awareness Week panel discussion.

      COMEDY

      Francine Cunningham, Kay Galloway, Sarah Lambert, Janice Low, Stacey Mitchel , Anna Burk, Kirsten Galloway, Brianne Nord-Stewart, Lexine Mackenzie, and Meghan Savage read journals, poems, and essays they wrote as teenagers. Held at the Cottage Bistro.

      ARTS ET CETERA

      Music on Main presents concerts, dancing, film, and cocktails as part of the 2015 Modulus Festival. Held at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.

      LITERARY EVENTS

      Spend 10 to 15 minutes writing to each prompt and see what you can whip up at the Vancouver Public Library Britannia Branch.

      THEATRE

      Tony Award-winning musical Once opens at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

      Presentation House Theatre presents the first night of Listen to Me, about a father and daughter who disagree on the definition of music.

      Ruby Slippers Theatre presents the first night of You Will Remember Me at the Cultch.

      Famous Artists Limited presents Bad Jews at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.

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