17 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday, April 19

by The Georgia Straight Staff on April 18th, 2016 at 1:38 PM

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Looking for something to do on Tuesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 17 events happening in or around Vancouver on Tuesday, April 19.

CONCERTS

British pop-rock legend and former Beatle Paul McCartney hits Rogers Arena for the first of two sold-out shows.

Australian indie-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Courtney Barnett tours in support of debut full-length release at the Commodore Ballroom.

The Backstage Lounge hosts a performance by the Pacific Northwest Hot Shots, directed by Vancouver bassist and bandleader Jen Hodge.

BENEFITS

VIVO Media Arts presents a fundraiser featuring live readings by bill bissett and Maxine Gadd, rare-video screenings, guest artist Peg Campbell, and a dinner prepared by Todd Graham.

Dandy Operandi, Cor Flammae's karaoke fundraiser and classical salon, includes a photo booth and raffle prizes. Held at XY.

ET CETERA

Photographer Peter Langer takes you on a photographic journey through Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

Bunny hosts an evening of games, cocktails, and striptease featuring Ruthe Ordare, Villainy Loveless, Miss Fitt, and Nite Mare. Held at the Fox Cabaret.

FORUMS

ShareShred founder Daniel discusses his journey, the newest product launch, investment, and a two-sided marketplace. Held at BrainStation Vancouver HQ.

The Fox Cabaret presents a nerdy bar-lecture series featuring discussions on Japanese food, animal sex, and photographing love.

COMEDY

Join the Fictionals and friends for improv comedy inspired by true confessions and love connections. Held at Café Deux Soleils.

DANCE

Akeisha de Baat, Nathan Todd, Bevin Poole, Ahalya Satkunaratnam, and Clare Twiddy will give an informal studio showing of works they have developed at the Scotiabank Dance Centre.

LITERARY EVENTS

Spend 10 to 15 minutes writing to each prompt and see what you can whip up at the Vancouver Public Library Britannia Branch.

MUSIC

Drop in and sing classic and contemporary rock, pop and indie songs, including the Black Keys' "Fever". Held at the WISE Hall.

The Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art hosts music by Orchid Ensemble.

THEATRE

Richard Wolfe directs the Canadian premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar's drama The Invisible Hand. Held at the Cultch.

Chelsea Haberlin directs George F. Walker's play Dead Metaphor. Held at the Firehall Arts Centre.

MOVIES

The Rio Theatre screens The Revenant, director Alejandro González Iñárritu's drama about the survival story of a frontiersman who is mauled by a bear.