18 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, January 16

by The Georgia Straight Staff on January 15th, 2016 at 2:00 PM

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Looking for something to do on Saturday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 18 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, January 16.

CONCERTS

English metal band Venom Inc., with guests Necrophagia, Chapel, and Holocaust Lord, headlines at Venue.

Celtic band Blackthorn, fiddler Rosie Carver, and a guest piper present a musical celebration of Scottish poet Robbie Burns. Held at Place des Arts.

Vancouver heavy-pop band Dead Soft performs with War Baby and Malk at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Vancouver electronica duo I M U R performs with SO LOKI, Raiel, and Tee Krispil at the Biltmore Cabaret.

The ACT Arts Centre hosts a night of acoustic-guitar music featuring Brian Gore, Lulo Reinhardt, Mike Dawes, and André Krengel.

ET CETERA

The Homesteading Expo features live demonstrations, onsite specialists, and vendor booths. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre East.

Ukrainian Hall hosts a Ukrainian new-year celebration featuring food, entertainment, dancing, and a silent auction.

FOOD AND DRINK

Satisfy your chocolate cravings with the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival. Held at various Vancouver venues.

The Gluten Free Expo includes product samples, exclusive deals, beer tastings, and leading experts. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre East.

Select White Rock restaurants will be offering three-course menus as part of Taste White Rock 2016. Held at various White Rock venues.

SPORTS

The Commodore Ballroom hosts a night of wrestling entertainment featuring a steel-cage match.

COMEDY

Standup comic and cartoonist Jacob Samuel hosts a night of comedy exploring the follies of youth. Held at the Hot Art Wet City Gallery.

DANCE

DJ Gigi Goyer teaches the nightclub two step at Let's Dance Studio.

LITERARY EVENTS

Authors Erin Latimer and Rebecca Sky discuss the basic steps to successfully launch an indie book. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

MUSIC

Conductor John Storgårds leads violinist Augustin Hadelich and the VSO in a performance of music by Buhr, Tchaikovsky, and Zemlinsky. Held at the Orpheum Theatre.

THEATRE

It's your first chance to catch The Motherf**ker With the Hat at the Firehall Arts Centre.

Metro Theatre hosts the first night of Over the River and Through the Woods.

MOVIES

American film editor William Steinkamp offers his insights and anecdotes on the essential points of the craft. Held at the Vancity Theatre.