16 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, May 5

by The Georgia Straight Staff on May 4th, 2016 at 2:00 PM

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Looking for something to do on Thursday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 16 events happening in or around Vancouver on Thursday, May 5.

CONCERTS

Seattle-based hip-hop collective Cloud City, with guests Body of Work and the X Presidents, headlines at the Rickshaw Theatre.

American country-blues singer-songwriter Pokey LaFarge tours in support of latest release Something in the Water, with guests the Cactus Blossoms, at the Imperial.

FOOD AND DRINK

Make friends and explore New Zealand wines at the Great New Zealand Wine Tiki Tour. Held at the Terminal City Club.

FORUMS

UBC 2050: The Future of Higher Education reviews the major changes that have occurred in the past 100 years. Held at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.

Michael Turner discusses what we know about the Big Bang and the multiverse and how we know it. Held at the H.R. Macmillan Space Centre.

Author and counselor Deborah MacNamara discusses a developmental and attachment-based understanding of working with children. Held at Banyen Books and Sound.

Dodson Hall hosts a discussion of the future of education featuring panelists Dayla Hart, Kelsey Heikoop, and Ofira Roll.

COMEDY

Canadian standup comedian Mark Forward headlines at the Comedy MIX.

ARTS ET CETERA

ArtStarts hosts an evening of connection and dialogue with a diverse group of like-minded artists working in a variety of disciplines.

Painter and photographer Frank Townsley, author of British Columbia: Graced by Nature's Palette, discusses photography, B.C.’s regions, and stories that inspired his work. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

DANCE

The OURO Collective presents PACE and Kaleido at Studio 1398.

The Dance Centre's Global Dance Connections series presents ReVoLt by Belgian choreographer Thierry Smits. Held at the Scotiabank Dance Centre.

LITERARY EVENTS

TWS students and local and touring authors read poetry, fiction, and nonfiction at the Cottage Bistro.

MOVIES

The DOXA Documentary Film Festival features public screenings, panel discussions, public forums, and educational programs. Opening at various Vancouver venues.

Midwives in Vancouver hosts a screening of the documentary Microbirth at the York Theatre.