18 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Friday, May 6

by The Georgia Straight Staff on May 5th, 2016 at 2:00 PM

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Looking for something to do on Friday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 18 events happening in or around Vancouver on Friday, May 6.

CONCERTS

Canadian multi-genre musician Ryan Hemsworth, with Ryan Playground and Harrison, takes the stage at the Fortune Sound Club.

Vancouver indie-folk band Echo Nebraska, with guests the Ruffled Feathers and Coastline Pilot, headline at the Biltmore Cabaret.

American R&B singer-songwriter Har Mar Superstar tours in support of upcoming album Best Summer Ever at the Cobalt.

Byrd Dog pays tribute to the Everly Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel. Held at the Kay Meek Centre.

The Rogue Folk Club presents Oregon roots singer-songwriter Caleb Klauder at the St. James Hall.

Delta hip-hop artist RcThaHazard performs with guests Priceless of AQUALEO, That's Dan, SYNZ, Shua, J-ClaWsin, and Blue Team Blue at Status Nightclub.

ET CETERA

Highlights of the Shipyards Night Market include at least 35 food trucks, art, music, entertainment, shopping from local artisans, and a beer garden. Held at the Shipyards.

The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival presents an evening of burlesque talent from around the world. Held at the Vancouver Playhouse.

FORUMS

A live simulcast joins leaders from across the globe in a discussion of what it means to be a visionary leader. Held at Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort.

SFU Harbour Centre hosts a book launch and panel discussion with Becky Lee, Kate Power, and Tak-Ling Terry Woo.

ARTS ET CETERA

The Surrey Art Gallery hosts inFlux, a night of artmaking and live performances by rap artist Horsepowar, beatboxer GurrrBeats, hip-hop dance group Her Tribal Roots, origami artist Joseph Wu, cedar weaver Roxanne Charles, and video artist Amir Aziz.

LITERARY EVENTS

Performance artist and eco-activist Reverend Billy launches his new book The Earth Wants YOU at Banyen Books and Sound.

MUSIC

The Dunbar Heights United Voices and Voices Chamber Orchestra perform Schubert's Stabat Mater and Brahms's Geistliches Lied and Ein deutsches Requiem. Held at the Dunbar Heights United Church.

Boris Sichon, Paul Bray, and Kesseke Yeo join the Uzume Taiko Ensemble in playing a diverse collection of percussive and melodic instruments. Held at the Inlet Theatre.

The VCC Auditorium hosts an evening of classical tabla music by Pandit Yogesh Samsi.

EnChor Choir presents musical selections from Renaissance, Baroque, classical, Romantic, and contemporary repertoire. Held at Ryerson United Church.

Conductor Steven Reineke leads the VSO, the UBC Opera Ensemble, and vocalists LaKisha Jones, Christiane Noll, and Rob Evan in a program of favourites from Broadway musicals. Held at the Orpheum Theatre.

THEATRE

Rachel Aberle's play Still/Falling tells the story of a girl who struggles with anxiety and depression. Held at the Anvil Centre.