31 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, November 19

Looking for something to do on Thursday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 31 events happening in or around Vancouver on Thursday, November 19.

CONCERTS

American hip-hop duo the Grouch and Eligh, with guests Chali 2na, DJ Fresh, the Reminders, Kids, and DJ Seko, performs at Alexander Gastown.

Toronto folk-country trio Good Lovelies tours in support of latest release Burn the Plan at the Fox Cabaret.

Bellingham rock 'n' roll band Wild Throne tours in support of full-length debut album Harvest of Darkness at the Biltmore Cabaret.

Montreal psych rockers Elephant Stone tour in support of latest release The Three Poisons. Held at the Cobalt.

Victoria folk band Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra tours in support of latest release LOVE at the WISE Hall.

Jayme Stone, Moira Smiley, Sumaia Jackson, and Tristan Clarridge revive and reimagine traditional music at the Evergreen Cultural Centre.

The Discorder Fundraiser features music by Revered, Mesa Luna, TV Ugly, Late Spring, and DJ Danny Vancouver. Held at the Astoria Pub.

BENEFITS

Festive holiday-light display Lights of Hope raises money for the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation. Held at St. Paul's Hospital.

The Power of Peace Awards celebrates individuals and groups who demonstrate a commitment to peace. Held at the Orpheum Annex.

The PeaceGeeks #GiveItUp4Peace Fundraiser features live entertainment by the Werewolves, a silent auction, and a photobooth by ImageCubte. Held at the Portside Pub.

Choralation performs jazz, classical, folk, and pop music in support of the St. James Music Academy. Held at the St. James Community Square.

ET CETERA

Funky Winker Beans hosts a night of burlesque and comedy by Bloody Betty, Stevie Sleezburger, Mark Hughes, Buck Moody, Morris Bartlett, and Randee Neumeyer.

FOOD AND DRINK

Meet Brewmaster James and his Storm team as you choose from over 20 unique craft brews at Stateside Craft.

FORUMS

At the West Vancouver Memorial Library, you can learn research skills to find evidence and documents about your ancestors.

The eHITS Public Forum explores how digital health technology is being used in B.C. by patients and healthcare providers. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

Hot Flash in the City helps women and men understand hormones, menopause, sexual health, and the impact on intimacy and relationships. Held at the Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver.

At the West Vancouver Memorial Library, you can get a handle on citizen science and learn how you can contribute to this growing movement.

COMEDY

American funnyman Ralphie May performs a standup comedy show at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver.

Vancouver standup comedian and impressionist Patrick Maliha performs a solo show at the Comedy MIX.

Canadian standup comedian Derek Seguin performs a solo show at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club.

ARTS ET CETERA

Explore the culture of Vancouver's East Side through workshops and demonstrations at the Eastside Culture Crawl. Held at various Vancouver venues.

DANCE

Ziyian Kwan, dumb instrument Dance, and the Biting School present a slow awkward and The Righteous Floater at the Scotiabank Dance Centre.

LITERARY EVENTS

Celeste Snowber hosts a writing workshop at the New Westminster Public Library.

MUSIC

Juilliard principal period-instrument ensemble Juilliard415 performs secular cantatas at CBC Studio 700.

The UBC Concert Winds and the Greater Vancouver Youth Music Academy Symphonic Wind Ensemble perform works by Stamp, Grainger, Copland, Holst, and Sousa. Held at the Chan Shun Concert Hall.

THEATRE

At the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, performers from South Korea and Canada use physical theatre and puppetry to explore identity, race, multiculturalism, non-traditional families, and international adoption.

Upintheair Theatre presents the first night of The North Plan at a secret location near 211 E. Georgia.

Alchemy Theatre presents the premiere of John Pielmeier's play Agnes of God at the PAL Theatre.

The Lovers Cabaret presents Lovers of Zeppelin, the story of the women behind the band. Held at the Rickshaw Theatre.

MOVIES

The Green Chamber of Commerce B.C. presents a screening of food documentary Just Eat It at the Hive Vancouver.

Doc Talk presents a screening of Dancing in the Hurricane and discussion of a documentary by Daniel Wood and Arun Fryer. Held at Cineworks.