18 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, January 31

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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 31.

       

      CONCERTS

      American roots-blues band the Wood Brothers tours in support of new release Paradise, with guest Liz Vice, at the Imperial.

      Ohio indie-folk band Saintseneca tours in support of latest release Such Things. Held at the Cobalt.

      Honduran roots artist Aurelio performs Garifuna soul music at the St. James Hall.

       

      BENEFITS

      Come dressed as your favourite '90s TV, movie, or music personality for your chance to win prizes at the '90s Rewind Party. Held at the Imperial.

      Learn how to sing three David Bowie songs in three-part harmony and raise money for Music Heals. Held at Studio Records.

       

      ET CETERA

      Join the Stanley Park Ecology Society for a two-hour walking exploration to learn about bird identification and behaviour.  Held at the Lost Lagoon Nature House.

      Kitty Nights Burlesque presents international burlesque artist Miss Dirty Martini, as well as Ann Narky, Minnie Peron, and Burgundy Brixx. Held at the Biltmore Cabaret.

       

      FOOD AND DRINK

      Visit over six restaurants throughout the Main Street neighbourhood as you taste all sorts of dishes in this brunch crawl. Held at the Honey Shoppe.

      Wine journalist and educator Gloria Chang will share the history and culture of the Loire Valley. Held at Legacy Liquor Store.

       

      FORUMS

      Gathering for Jewish learning Limmud Vancouver features seminars, lectures, workshops, and discussions. Held at Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue.

      Learn about common childhood-health problems like fevers, vomiting, head injuries, and falls at the Childbearing Society.

       

      KIDS' STUFF

      Julie McIntyre leads a family-friendly printmaking workshop at the Upstairs River Market.

       

      COMEDY

      Streetfight: Night of Champions is a night of improv comedy featuring past Streetfight winners. Held at Havana Theatre.

       

      ARTS ET CETERA

      At the Contemporary Art Gallery, performers generate a series of drills exploring endurance as a phenomenon within sport.

       

      LITERARY EVENTS

      Franci Louann hosts Navaro Franco, Keith Garebian, and Alan Hill at Original's Restaurante Mexicano.

       

      MUSIC

      The Emerson String Quartet performs music by Haydn and Bartók at the Vancouver Playhouse.

       

      THEATRE

      Axis Theatre presents a comedic musical retelling of classic fairy tale The Pied Piper of Hamelin. Held at the Evergreen Cultural Centre.

      Peninsula Productions presents a staged reading of American playwright Paula Vogel's play How I Learned to Drive. Held at the Semiahmoo Arts Centre.

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