23 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Wednesday, November 25

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      Looking for something to do on Wednesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 23 events happening in or around Vancouver on Wednesday, November 25.

      CONCERTS

      Pennsylvania rock band Halestorm tours in support of latest release Into the Wild Life, with guests the Wild, at the Commodore Ballroom.

      Michael Jackson-tribute concert features music by members of Hey Ocean!, Dear Rouge, the Zolas, Bend Sinister, Wanting, the Boom Booms, and Jordan Klassen. Held at the Biltmore Cabaret.

      BENEFITS

      The fourth annual Comedy Night to End Diabetes includes comedy by Ivan Decker, Jacob Samuel, and Adam Pateman.

      FOOD AND DRINK

      At the Uncommon Cafe, you can learn how to make pate a choux like cream puffs, cheese puffs, and profiteroles.

      Brand manager Darryl Lamb takes guests through rum histories and tastings at the Legacy Liquor Store.

      At Sip and Swirl, guests will savour a five-course dinner prepared by chef Lee Cooper. Held at L'Abattoir.

      FORUMS

      HIPPY Canada and the B.C. Association of Family Resource Programs present keynote speeches about mothers as catalysts for change. Held at SFU Harbour Centre.

      Mediator and arbitrator Brian Gibbard shares how mediation works and how it can help you resolve your personal-injury claim. Held at the People's Law School.

      At the Art of Loving, you can learn the basics of lymphatic self-massage and other techniques to achieve overall systemic lymphatic health and wellness.

      You can learn how to seal air leaks to prevent heat loss at North Vancouver Restore.

      Ross Labrie discusses the work of American Catholic writer and mystic Thomas Merton at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

      Club 8x6 hosts a workshop for couples and singles who are ready to recharge and open to their desires and passionate connection.

      KIDS' STUFF

      Axis Theatre presents a kid-friendly musical adventure based on Eric Hill's best-selling Spot the Dog books. Held at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.

      COMEDY

      Vancouver comedic performers present an evening of improv inspired by classic role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Held at the Rio Theatre.

      Jake Leland hosts comedy by Marlo Franson at Deep South BBQ.

      ARTS ET CETERA

      Porno Death Cult is a mix of interactive comedy, dance, and art that explores faith and faithlessness, life, and death. Held at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

      DANCE

      Kokoro Dance celebrates its 30th season with Book of Love at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.

      LITERARY EVENTS

      Grunt Gallery hosts a double book launch featuring authors Henri Robideau and Kate Hennessy.

      Authors Margaret Horsfield and Ian Kennedy lead a presentation filled with photographs and anecdotes about the characters and events that have enlivened West Coast history. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

      Alyson Quinn’s novel examines the relationship between Abigail and her brother. Held at the West Vancouver Memorial Library.

      MUSIC

      Violinist Joshua Peters and pianist Katherine Dowling perform works by Vivian Fung, Jordan Pal, and Mieczyslaw Weinberg. Held at the Roy Barnett Recital Hall.

      THEATRE

      Vortex Theatre presents the opening night of Quebecois playwright Carole Fréchette's play John and Beatrice at the Dusty Flower Shop.

      The Arts Club Theatre Company presents A Christmas Story, the Musical at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.

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