14 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Wednesday, February 3

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      Looking for something to do on Wednesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 15 events happening in or around Vancouver on Wednesday, February 3.

       

      CONCERTS

      New York City electronica duo the Knocks performs on its Route 55 Tour, with guests Cardiknox, at the Imperial.

      Hawaiian multigenre ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro tours in support of latest album Travels. Held at the Rio Theatre.

      Dream-pop singer-songwriter Troye Sivan takes the stage at the Vogue Theatre. SOLD OUT.

      British electronica duo Just Kiddin' performs with guests Waspy and DJ Wmnstudies at Alexander Gastown.

       

      FORUMS

      Join PeaceGeeks and Amnesty International for a panel discussion on sustainable-development goals. Held at the Hive Vancouver.

      Cofounder and chief scientist of Tableau Pat Hanrahan discusses people, data, and analysis at SFU Harbour Centre.

       

      ARTS ET CETERA

      A blend of photography, poetry, and films gives recognition and support to multicultural and multilingual artists. Held at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.

       

      LITERARY EVENTS

      Incite 2016 features readings, interviews, and discussions with authors who will change how you see the world. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

       

      MUSIC

      Zhambai Trio plays traditional and original music from Zimbabwe at the Roy Barnett Recital Hall.

      German soprano Dorothee Mields, American baritone Sumner Thompson, and a group of musicians led by Marc Destrubé present 17th- and early 18th-century German sacred music. Held at the Telus Studio Theatre.

      The UBC Concert Winds perform works by Hanssen, Colgrass, Camphouse, Mackey, and Reed at the Old Auditorium.

       

      THEATRE

      The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival presents the first night of Riding on a Cloud at Performance Works.

      It's your first chance to catch Fourplay, which features one-act plays by current students and graduates. Held at Studio 58.

      The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts hosts the first night of Vancouver actor Patrick Keating's autobiographical play Inside Out.

      Want more ideas? Follow the Georgia Straight’s event listings on Twitter.

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