18 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, January 17

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      Looking for something to do on Sunday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 18 events happening in or around Vancouver on Sunday, January 17.

       

      CONCERTS

      The Canadian Pacific Blues Society presents American blues-roots slide-guitar virtuoso Sonny Landreth at the Imperial.

      The Rogue Folk Club presents Canadian folk singer-songwriter J.P. Cormier touring in support of latest album The Chance. Held at St. James Hall.

      Tonye Aganaba hosts a live performance by American jazz-fusion group Alexander Anderson Trio at Guilt & Co.

       

      ET CETERA

      Browse through 175 tables of retro furnishings, books, antiques, dolls and toys, and jewellery at the 21st Century Flea Market. Held at the Croatian Cultural Centre.

      Burlesque artists April O'Peel, Burgundy Brixx, Ginger Avenue, and the Viva Vancouver Showgirls perform at an anniversary party for Kitty Nights Burlesque. Held at the Biltmore Cabaret.

       

      FASHION

      The Society for the Museum of Original Costume presents a revue showcasing the organization's recent acquisitions. Held at Hycroft Manor.

       

      FORUMS

      The Music Box hosts a one-day workshop at which participants learn positive self-talk skills to increase their well-being and decrease stress levels.

      At the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch, you can get a brief overview of the major social-media platforms and how people use them.

       

      TAKE ACTION

      Celebrate the 11th annual Raoul Wallenberg Day and the presentation of the Wallenberg-Sugihara Civil Courage Award to Chief Dr. Robert Joseph. Held at the Jewish Community Centre.

      Ted Mahr will be giving a presentation on humanity's bright, beautiful future at Banyen Books and Sound.

      Friends of Cuba Against the U.S. Blockade present a monthly picket line at the United States Consulate.

       

      COMEDY

      As part of JFL NorthWest, American comedian, writer, and actor Bill Burr performs a standup show at the Orpheum Theatre.

       

      DANCE

      Vancouver dance troupe WAREHAUS Dance Collective performs debut work VITA at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.

       

      LITERARY EVENTS

      Award-winning poet Fran Bourassa hosts an afternoon that sees local writers read poems inspired by a current exhibition. Held at the Seymour Art Gallery.

      Franci Louann hosts Aline LaFlamme and Sonja Grgar at Original's Restaurante Mexicano.

      St. Mark's Church presents an evening of stories told by Doreen Giesbrecht, Michael Ewan, Beth Hutchinson, Kira Van Dusen, and Dunc Shields.

       

      MUSIC

      Israeli pianist Roman Rabinovich performs music by Haydn, Schumann, Webern, Beethoven, and Smetana at the Vancouver Playhouse.

      Opera Pro Cantanti presents a fully staged version of Lucia di Lammermoor, Gaetano Donizetti's tale of rival families and betrayed love, at the Cambrian Hall.

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