16 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, January 14

Looking for something to do on Wednesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 16 events happening in or around Vancouver on Wednesday, January 14.

CONCERTS

American pop singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton tours in support of latest release Liberman, with guest Skye Steele, at the Imperial.

Musical benefit #SingItFwdFinale raises money for the Saint James Music Academy. Held at the Vogue Theatre.

Montreal jazz group Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble presents a tribute to jazz legend Dave Brubeck. Held at the Anvil Centre.

Local folk rockers Jack Mercer & the Whiskey Bandits perform with Goodwood Atoms and the Tramp at the Fox Cabaret.

Guilt & Co. hosts GroundUP, a night of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, and hip-hop music featuring Malcolm Aiken.

ET CETERA

Get a team together, answer trivia questions about Star Wars, and compete for $500 at Our Last Hope. Held at Venue.

FORUMS

Consultant and educator Stephen Few gives a talk about visual analytics at SFU Harbour Centre.

Artist Steve Rolston discusses the basics of drawing comics and the typical stages of script, thumbnails, pencils, inks, and lettering. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

At the Creekside Community Recreation Centre, you can participate in a women's circle that will leave feeling grounded and connected.

COMEDY

Standup comedian Ian Sirota performs a solo show, with support from Ryan Patterson and MC Kathleen McGee. Held at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club.

The Vancouver International Sketch Comedy Festival features artists from all over North America. Held at the Waterfront Theatre.

LITERARY EVENTS

Discover what it takes to create an ebook at the West Vancouver Memorial Library.

Spoken INK features poets Chelsea Comeau and Sheila Rosen. Held at Wings Tap & Grill.

THEATRE

It's your first chance to catch Let's Talk About Sex—A Play: All the Good Things, and the Bad Things at the Art of Loving.

The Arts Club Theatre Company and the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival present the first night of Boom at the Granville Island Stage.

Hickory Dickory Dock Pantomime sees Little Miss Muffet become a detective. Held at St. Martin's Anglican Church Hall.