25 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, April 23

Looking for something to do on Saturday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 25 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, April 23.

CONCERTS

Barbados-born R&B singer-songwriter Rihanna performs on her Anti World Tour, with guest Travis Scott, at Rogers Arena.

B.C. alt-rock band Morning Show performs with guest Find the Others. Held at the Biltmore Cabaret.

David Bowie tribute band Space Junk plays the legendary rocker's Blackstar album in its entirety at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Canadian rock band Dilly Dally tours in support of latest release Sore, with guests Dumb, at the Cobalt.

Local AC/DC tribute band OC/DC performs with Sister Sabbath and Spiritwalker at Pat's Pub and Brewhouse.

American hip-hop artist Yelawolf tours in support of latest release Love Story. Held at the Commodore Ballroom.

ET CETERA

Skilled photographers and representatives from top manufactures will share their expertise, techniques, and knowledge. Held at London Drugs.

The Surrey Vaisakhi Parade celebrates the birth of the Khalsa fraternity with a parade featuring floats, community performers, live music, and free food. Held at the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple.

Stroll through Shakespeare's garden, the Pavilion Garden, the Rose Garden, and the famous Lost Rock Garden. Held at Stanley Park.

Take a 90-minute walking tour and learn about the history and hauntings of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods. Held in Gastown.

Join yoga teacher Emily Millen and classically trained violist Thomas Beckman for a unique fusion of Vinyasa yoga and live music. Held at Semperviva Yoga.

FOOD AND DRINK

Highlights of Celebration Saturdays: Spring Savour include a culinary showcase, guided tasting tours, and a wine and cheese seminar. Held at the Lonsdale Quay.

Enjoy tapas by lelƏm’ alongside a wine tasting and a cash bar at an adults-only evening held at the Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada.

The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre hosts the Rotary Wine, Food, and Music Festival.

FORUMS

TEDxEastVan 2016 showcases and celebrates the dynamic ideas which exist in East Vancouver. Held at the York Theatre.

Kaja Sadowski and Courtney Rice walk you through a broad approach to women's only self defense. Held at Valkyrie Western Martial Arts Assembly.

KIDS' STUFF

Canadian singer, songwriter, producer, author, lecturer, and children's advocate Raffi performs his hits at the Orpheum Theatre.

Celebration Saturday: Family Fest includes family-friendly activities such as a sing-along with Frozen's Elsa and Anna. Held at Lonsdale Quay.

Timberline Ranch Family Festival 2016 features Western shows, pony rides, hay rides, and a petting zoo. Held at Timberline Ranch.

At the West Vancouver Memorial Library, you can pick up your salmon-release certificate and help release a baby coho salmon into the wild.

SPORTS

All Star Wrestling presents wrestling matches featuring Short Sleeve Sampson, Prince Akeem, Kenny Lush, Azeem the Dream, Bambi Hall, Q.T. Quinn Taylor, Kobra Kai, Don Ceiver, Matt Xstatic, and Pro Nick Price. Held at the Fridge Youth Centre.

ARTS ET CETERA

Bard on the Beach presents a lively words-and-music tribute to William Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of his death. Held at Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre.

LITERARY EVENTS

Local author Brett Josef Grubisic launches his third novel From Up River and for One Night Only at the Mole Hill Co-op.

MUSIC

Watch Vancouver Cantata Singers and Redshift Music Society collaborate and prepare for three world premieres. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

MOVIES

POV 26 Film Festival features screenings of short films by students in the Faculty of Theatre and Film, Film Production Program at UBC. Held at the Norm Theatre.