33 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, May 7

Looking for something to do on Saturday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 33 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, May 7.

CONCERTS

Vancouver-based indie-rock band Said the Whale road tests material for upcoming album at the Fox Cabaret.

The Georgia Straight presents psychedelic swamp-rock band Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Swedish electronica singer-songwriter Elliphant tours in support of latest release Living Life Golden. Held at Alexander Gastown.

The Chutzpah Festival presents Israeli jazz-fusion groupo the Avishai Cohen Quartet at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.

New Zealand roots-reggae band Katchafire performs on its Burn It Down Tour 2016, with guests Mystic Roots Band, at Venue.

ABBA tribute band ABRA Cadabra performs hits like "Dancing Queen" and "Waterloo" at the Edgewater Casino.

American electronica and hip-hop musicians the Range and Rome Fortune coheadline at Alexander Gastown.

BENEFITS

Willing Hearts International Society of Canada presents a fundraising Mother's Day Tea at the Corrigan Nature House.

Meet fellow gardeners and choose from over 40 varieties of tomatoes at a charity tomato sale. Held at West Coast Seeds Retail Store.

ET CETERA

Join Stanley Park Ecology Society for an easy two-hour tour of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden in Stanley Park. Held at the Lost Lagoon Nature House.

A Plant Sale includes perennials, tomatoes, veggies, vendors, a tool-sharpening service, and expert advice. Held at the Delta Hospital.

Buy plants that will attract birds, bees, and butterflies at A Growing Affair. Held at the UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research.

Highlights of the Tian Jin Festival include family-friendly games, authentic Taiwanese food, and interactive activity booths. Held at the Tian Jin Temple.

Heritage expert Donald Luxton leads a bus tour of Heritage Vancouver's top 10 endangered sites. Held at the Museum of Vancouver.

FOOD AND DRINK

Wet Ape Productions and Buena Onda host a Mexican fiesta featuring traditional street food, drinks, and live entertainment. Held at Robson Square.

Learn how to make crispy cheese triangles, bouillabaisse, and profiteroles at a Mother's Day cooking class. Held at the Uncommon Cafe.

FORUMS

Stó:lō elder Eddie Gardner talks about salmon as a food staple for indigenous people. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

A forum on personal power features presentations by family physician Dr. Divi Chandna and Power of Food CEO Adam Hart. Held at the Orpheum Annex.

KIDS' STUFF

Annual family-friendly attraction Playland features midway games, the Kids Playce, an arcade, a haunted mansion, and rides. Opening at Playland.

The B.C. Renaissance Festival presents family-friendly pirate adventure Pirate's Haven at the Albion Fairgrounds.

The Port Moody Ecological Society celebrates its 25th annual Fingerling Festival at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.

Children's entertainer Jessie Farrell performs nature-inspired tunes from new album Take Me Outside at the Seymour Art Gallery.

SPORTS

The Vancouver Riptide take on the San Diego Growlers in American Ultimate Disc League action at Swangard Stadium.

TAKE ACTION

The Vancouver Art Gallery hosts a Mother's Day rally for the abducted Azer children.

COMEDY

Just for Laughs presents a show by English standup comedian, TV host, and actor Jimmy Carr. Held at the Vogue Theatre.

ARTS ET CETERA

Vancouver’s largest indie craft show Got Craft? brings together a carefully curated group of over 70 makers and craft designers. Held at the Pipe Shop Building.

The Port Moody Inlet Theatre hosts a full afternoon of entertainment featuring dancers, visual artists, singers, thespians, and musicians.

THE COLLECTION art + design show features a showcase of authentic First Nations art and design by Clough Designs. Held at East Van Studios.

LITERARY EVENTS

Noted authors and public figures will introduce you to their favourite books that are enjoyed best with a wee dram. Held at the Lynn Valley Main Library.

MUSIC

The Elektra Women's Choir and the Borealis String Quartet perform Holst's Ave Maria, Rachmaninoff's Six Choruses for Women's Voices, and Brahms's Psalm 13. Held at Ryerson United Church.

The Phoenix Chamber Choir presents a concert of music exploring various notions of love. Held at Oakridge United Church.

The Marcus Mosley Chorale and guest Jim Byrnes present a gospel-influenced concert for Mother's Day. Held at Highlands United Church.

The Lyric Singers perform a variety of sacred and secular classical compositions accompanied by piano, violin, bass, and drums. Held at Holy Trinity Cathedral.