29 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, January 30

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      Looking for something to do on Saturday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 29 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, January 30.

       

      CONCERTS

      Texas psychedelic-funk band the Bright Light Social Hour tours in support of latest release Space Is Still the Place at the Biltmore Cabaret.

      Los Angeles-based indie-gospel group the Eagle Rock Gospel Singers tours in support of debut album Heavenly Fire at the Media Club.

      Vancouver composer and musician sylvi macCormac performs with her band Horizon at a benefit for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. Held at the Havana Theatre.

      Swedish and American death-metal bands Enforcer and Warbringer perform with guests Cauldron and Exmortus. Held at the Rickshaw Theatre.

      The Rogue Folk Club presents Canadian folk-bluegrass outfit John Reischman & the Jaybirds at the St. James Hall.

      80s-tribute band Tiger Tiger performs with the Walk-Ins and Sister Sabbath at the Railway Club.

      Canadian country singer-songwriter Corb Lund tours in support of new studio album Things That Can't Be Undone, with guest Daniel Romano, at the Commodore Ballroom.

       

      ET CETERA

      Celebrate the Year of the Monkey with Chinese calligraphers, balloon artists, a live DJ, origami artisans, a traditional dance, lion dances and drumming, and a merchants ceremony. Held at Brentwood Town Centre.

      A Journey Into Islam 2016 features a series of short talks and presentations, an ethnic dinner, an open exhibition, and a tour. Held at Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre.

      Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue hosts Limmud Vancouver Cabaret, a lively evening of Jewish entertainment, interaction, and learning.

       

      FOOD AND DRINK

      Visit over six restaurants throughout the Yaletown neighbourhood as you taste all sorts of dishes in a brunch crawl. Held at Xoxolat.

       

      FORUMS

      Leading Alzheimer researchers and neurologists give an update on what's new and on the horizon for Alzheimer disease research and care. Held at the UBC Life Sciences Centre.

      An addictions seminar explores how people’s early environments influence how they interpret reality. Held at Sai Baba Community Centre.

      Chiara Fero moderates a panel discussion that explores stigma, eating disorders, and size shaming. Held at UBC Robson Square.

       

      KIDS' STUFF

      Julie McIntyre leads a family-friendly printmaking workshop at ArtStarts.

      Celebrate Family Literacy Day with kids' entertainer Tony Prophet, African storyteller Comfort Ero, storyteller Silly Suzy, and face painting. Held at Guildford Town Centre.

       

      SPORTS

      The Vancouver Giants take on the Lethbridge Hurricanes in Western Hockey League action. Held at the Pacific Coliseum.

       

      COMEDY

      British comedian Chris Gibbs explores the fears, worries, and surprises of being a new father. Held at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

      Vancouver's top improvisers bring you tales from the border of the everyday and the uncanny. Held at the Havana Theatre.

       

      ARTS ET CETERA

      Cindy Mochizuki has produced a new English version of Paper, an audio narrative experienced on a boat ride across False Creek. Held at the Contemporary Art Gallery.

      Margaret Dragu will host a daytime intensive workshop considering the idea of trans-interdisciplinarity. Held at the Contemporary Art Gallery.

      Composer and multimedia artist DJ Spooky is joined by locals Peggy Lee and Stefan Smulovitz to rescore Situationist International founder Guy Debord’s 1973 film. Held at the Fox Cabaret.

       

      LITERARY EVENTS

      The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival and Zee Zee Theatre present conversations with human books at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

       

      MUSIC

      The Amazing Agape Youth Group and the Lord Byng Symphony Orchestra present a fundraising concert at the Glad Tidings Church.

      The Marcus Mosely Chorale presents a musical celebration of Black History Month. Held at St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church.

      Gordon Gerrard conducts pianist Louis Lortie and the VSO in a program of music by Beethoven, Saint-Saëns, and Sibelius. Held at the Orpheum Theatre.

      Erato Ensemble performs music by Max Richter, Lou Warde, Michael Nyman, Benjamin Yarmolinsky, Osvaldo Golijov, Vladimir Martynov, and Stefan Hintersteininger at the Orpheum Annex.

      Canadian modern-symphonic ensemble Plastic Acid Orchestra and members of the Lions Gate Youth Orchestra perform at the Centennial Theatre.

       

      MOVIES

      Cineplex presents a performance of Puccini’s opera Turandot, broadcast live from New York City’s Metropolitan Opera. Held at various Metro Vancouver Cineplex theatres.

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