22 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Wednesday, December 2

by The Georgia Straight Staff on December 1st, 2015 at 2:00 PM

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Looking for something to do on Wednesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 22 events happening in or around Vancouver on Wednesday, December 2.

CONCERTS

Canadian R&B singer-songwriter the Weeknd performs on his Madness Fall Tour, with guests Banks Halsey and Travis Scott, at Rogers Arena.

Los Angeles alt-rock band Puscifer takes the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Florida power-metal band Kamelot performs with guests Dragonforce at the Vogue Theatre.

Local jazz group the Jen Hodge All Stars headlines at Guilt & Co.

BENEFITS

EATa III raises money for the conservation programs at VIVO's Crista Dahl Media Library & Archive. Held at VIVO Media Arts.

ET CETERA

The Geekenders present a nerdlesque tribute to Star Wars at the Rio Theatre.

FORUMS

Tiz Beretta will show how you how to use Photoshop in a beginners workshop. Held at the Hive Vancouver.

Leaders in personal-health data come together to discuss the opportunities that arise from integrating data for health and economic benefits. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

Marianne Ignace discusses the causes and implications of indigenous language loss. Held at SFU Harbour Centre.

TAKE ACTION

Susan Chapelle discusses promoting gender equality, awareness of violence against women, and the need for accelerated access to improved support services. Held at Hycroft Mansion.

COMEDY

Jacob Samuel and Brent Constantine host comedy by headliner Jane Stanton, Sophie Buddle, Gavin Matts, Stacey MacLachlan, and Dylan Rhymer. Held at the Tangent Cafe.

Kyle Jones hosts an evening of standup comedy by Marlo Franson at the Deep South Public House.

LITERARY EVENTS

The Dewey Decibel Youth Poetry Slam will follow a workshop with established spoken word artists. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

At the North Vancouver City Library, you can create a literary snapshot of how your mother navigated the quirks of fate in her life.

MUSIC

The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts hosts a concert of operatic excerpts by members of the Beijing Central Conservatory’s Opera Centre.

The VSO Chamber Players perform Barber's Summer Music, Nielsen's Wind Quintet, Op. 43, and Fauré's Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 15. Held at Pyatt Hall.

THEATRE

The frank theatre company presents UNSEX'd, the story of two boy actors who fight it out for the role of Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's newest play. Held at the PAL Theatre.

KinkyFish Theatre and Share Productions present How Much Are Those Feelings in the Window? at the Havana Theatre.

CHRISTMAS

Family-friendly holiday musical Mrs. Claus's Kitchen sees Mrs. Claus discover a magical recipe for drawing families together. Held at the Presentation House Theatre.

Theatre Replacement presents Hansel and Gretel: An East Van Panto at the York Theatre.

The Oratorio Singers present a holiday concert of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany music from Germany. Held at the St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church.