13 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday, December 1

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      Looking for something to do on Tuesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 13 events happening in or around Vancouver on Tuesday, December 1.

       

      CONCERTS

      Seattle-based electronica duo Odesza tours in support of latest release In Return at the Commodore Ballroom.

       

      BENEFITS

      A fundraiser for the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society features refreshments, Christmas displays, fashion boutique, and canapes. Held at GardenWorks at Mandeville.

       

      ET CETERA

      It's your first chance to take in some skating at the Robson Square Ice Rink.

       

      FORUMS

      Students will learn the basics of Photoshop at a workshop held at the BrainStation Vancouver HQ.

       

      TAKE ACTION

      A free community forum asks if Prime Minister Trudeau will end Canada's military missions abroad. Held at Joe's Cafe.

      Douw Steyn will summarize various studies and observations that point towards global atmospheric warming. Held at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.

       

      CHRISTMAS

      Stroll with friends and family through the interactive themed areas of the Festival of Lights. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden.

       

      COMEDY

      Ivan Decker, Jamie Crest, and Kyle Fines read from terrible books at the Cottage Bistro.

       

      DANCE

      Kokoro Dance celebrates its 30th season with a new, viscerally engaging work for four dancers. Held at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.

       

      LITERARY EVENTS

      The Vancouver Writers Fest and Penguin Random House presents an evening with John Irving at the Vancouver Playhouse.

       

      THEATRE

      Renowned puppeteer provacateur Ronnie Burkett presents the first night of The Daisy Theatre at the Cultch.

       

      MOVIES

      The Vancity Theatre screens documentary Hadwin's Judgement, which details Grant Hadwin's journey from logging scout to eco-terrorist.

      The Rio Theatre screens classic horror flick The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

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