19 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Friday, April 15

Looking for something to do on Friday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 19 events happening in or around Vancouver on Friday, April 15.

CONCERTS

The Canadian Pacific Blues Society presents blues harpist and singer-songwriter Curtis Selgado, with guest Ari Lantela, at the Fox Cabaret.

Edmonton power trio the Provincial Archive performs with guest Mike Edel at the Biltmore Cabaret.

The Rogue Folk Club presents Canadian Celtic-folk band the Fretless at the Revue Stage.

Toronto indie-alt five-piece band Modern Space tours in support of debut EPBefore Sunrise. Held at the Cobalt.

The WISE Hall hosts an evening of live Latin and African music with Vancouver's MNGWA and guest ZimbaMoto.

Iron Maiden tribute band Power Clown performs with Saints in Hell and the Suicide Ring. Held at Funky Winker Beans.

Led Zeppelin tribute band Femme Zeppelin, with guests Moonage Daydream and the Hit, hits the Fairview Pub.

BENEFITS

Local jazz-folk artists perform at a fundraising concert for Beauty Night Society. Held at the Heartwood Community Cafe.

ET CETERA

The Body, Soul, and Spirit Expo Vancouver brings together holistic, natural living, new thought, spiritualism, and ancient wisdom. Held at the PNE Forum.

The Brain Health Fair includes hands-on activities and plenty of opportunities to discover the wonders of the brain. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

FORUMS

SFU Harbour Centre hosts a discussion of the historical context of the rise of Hundutva in general.

COMEDY

At Cagematch Improv, three teams have 20 minutes to wow with their performances, jokes, and stories. Held at Havana Theatre.

LITERARY EVENTS

Highlights of the North Shore Writers Festival include a trivia quiz, author talks, and workshops. Held at Lynn Valley Library Square.

ARTS ET CETERA

FUSE: This Is Now features performances by Justine A. Chambers, Natalie Tin Yin Gan, Project Soul, RARUFU, Milton Lim, Remy Siu, Kareem Abdul Jabaastard and Deanna Peters, Mutable Subject, and DJ Flipout. Held at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

MUSIC

Early Music Vancouver presents Philippe Herreweghe’s Collegium Vocale Gent in a performance of Renaissance composer Orlande de Lassus's cycle of 20 sacred madrigals. Held at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Musica intima presents a concert exploring mythical travel, the sea, space, and the stars. Held at the St. James Hall.

MOVIES

SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts hosts a screening of Australian filmmaker Genevieve Bailey's documentary I Am Eleven.

The Vancity Theatre hosts a screening of No Men Beyond This Point.

It's your final chance to catch the Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth. Held at the Vancity Theatre.