16 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday, April 12

by The Georgia Straight Staff on April 11th, 2016 at 1:27 PM

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Looking for something to do on Tuesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 16 events happening in or around Vancouver on Tuesday, April 12.

CONCERTS

Grammy-winning blues vocalist-guitarist Gary Clark Jr. tours in support of second full-length studio release The Story of Sonny Boy Slim at the Commodore Ballroom.

Buenos Aires tango group 34 Puñaladas explores gritty themes while melding classical music with African rhythms and European technique. Held at the Presentation House Theatre.

ET CETERA

Meet recruiters from over 50 companies at the Vancouver Job and Career Fair. Held at the Croatian Cultural Centre.

Gastown Cabaret features three sets of burlesque, belly dance, live music, contortion, and drag. Held at Guilt & Co.

FORUMS

Learn about Jennifer Greenhorn's journey to becoming a UX designer and the work she does on a daily basis. Held at BrainStation Vancouver HQ.

At Burnaby Public Library Metrotown, you can get information on immigration law issues faced by permanent residents and temporary workers.

Learn how to plan so that your online information is properly protected when you pass away. Held at the West Vancouver Memorial Library.

TAKE ACTION

Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba presents an evening of art, poetry, solidarity, and celebration featuring Gerardo Hernández. Held at Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

COMEDY

Join the Fictionals for hard-hitting hilarity with Bubble and Squeak and Comic Obscura at Cafe Deux Soleils.

ARTS ET CETERA

Artist and instructor Michael Culverwell guides you in exploration through drawing and basic printing techniques which don’t require special tools or expensive materials. Held at the Seymour Art Gallery.

LITERARY EVENTS

Alexis Sugden, Buck Moody, David DJ Roy, Devon More, Humaira Hamid, Jim Murray, JP Lorence, Kathrin Lake, Leslie Stark, and Mark Hughes share original stories at the Cottage Bistro.

MUSIC

The Vancouver Recital Society presents a chamber-music festival featuring eight works by Franz Schubert, as performed by 10 musicians from around the world. Held at the Vancouver Playhouse.

THEATRE

The Vancouver Fringe Festival presents High Tea, an interactive show about two men who struggle to maintain their hold on reality. Opening at Studio 1398.

Dirty Old Woman sees an older woman attempt to navigate the dangerous world of dating a younger man. Opening at the Cultch.

MOVIES

The Rio Theatre screens Isao Takahata's animated feature Only Yesterday.

Joel and Ethan Coen's latest film Hail, Caesar! is screened at the Rio Theatre.