26 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, February 11

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      Looking for something to do on Thursday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 26 events happening in or around Vancouver on Thursday, February 11.

       

      CONCERTS

      Australian roots-rock singer-songwriter and slide guitarist Jeff Lang takes the stage at the St. James Hall.

      The Roedde House Jazz Concert Series presents Vancouver jazz vocalist Sarah Kennedy at the Roedde House Museum.

      Vancouver folk-rock singer-songwriter Artist & Slave, with guests Zulu Panda and Robb Hill Band, performs at the Railway Club.

      Canadian electronic-dance duo Adventure Club and guests Vanic take the stage at the Commodore Ballroom.

       

      BENEFITS

      Highlights of the First Call Fundraising Gala include an Indian buffet dinner and a silent auction. Held at the Fraserview Banquet Hall.

       

      FOOD AND DRINK

      Wine expert Carmen d’Onofrio of Stile Brands guides you through a tasting of seven Italian grappa at the Italian Cultural Centre.

       

      FORUMS

      At the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch, you can learn how to find, install, and use apps for library services, local information, health, entertainment, and travel.

      Author, activist, and academic Raj Patel discusses how climate change will impact how the world will eat in the future. Held at the AMS Student Nest.

      Spacekraft presents Interconnect, an auction-style evening of connection, collaboration, and growth.

      At the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, you can speak with leading UBC researchers and clinicians about the art and science of aging well.

      Veronica Kallos-Lilly talks about the most potent ways to strengthen and breathe new life into your love relationship.

      Architecture Canada presents a talk that explores how the world's industrial-design processes are becoming more precise. Held at the Museum of Vancouver.

       

      TAKE ACTION

      A roundtable discussion explores how academics, NGOs, the City of Vancouver, and the federal government will contribute to global change. Held at SFU Harbour Centre.

       

      COMEDY

      Standup comedian Cameron Esposito performs a solo show at the Comedy MIX.

      Canadian standup comic Sean Lacomber, with guests Katie Westman and Greg Kettner, hits Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club.

       

      ARTS ET CETERA

      SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs, in partnership with Théâtre la Seizième, presents 887, a new creation by Robert Lepage and Ex Machina. Held at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.

       

      DANCE

      Dances for a Small Stage 33: The Valentine’s Edition embrace the underrated faces of love. Held at the ANZA Club.

       

      LITERARY EVENTS

      Surati Haarbrucker, a certified facilitator and trainer, presents The Work of Byron Katie at Banyen Books and Sound.

      You can listen to local author Madison Lake read from her new book of erotic short stories at the Art of Loving.

      Poets Candice James and Janet Kvammen are Spoken INK’s guest authors for February. Held at Wings Tap & Grill.

       

      THEATRE

      Patrice Balbina’s Chance Encounter with the End of the World premieres at the Presentation House Theatre.

      It's your first chance to catch BigMouth, which weaves together the seminal speeches of famous figures. Held at the York Theatre.

      Six Vancouver actors perform monologues in Slippage. Held at the Shaldbolt Centre for the Arts.

       

      MOVIES

      Various Metro Vancouver Cineplex theatres screen Goya: Visions of Flesh and Bloodbased on the exhibition at London's National Gallery.

      The Just Film Festival screens social-justice films like Lowdown TracksThe Hand That Feeds, and Uyghurs: Prisoners of the Absurd. Held at the Vancity Theatre.

      Eric Fell, Patrick Maliha, and Shaun Stewart provide live comedic commentary at a screening of The Notebook at the Rio Theatre.

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