12 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, May 8

Looking for something to do on Sunday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 12 events happening in or around Vancouver on Sunday, May 8.

CONCERTS

U.K. rock band Coasts tours in support of debut self-titled release, with guests Knox Hamilton and Symmetry, at the Biltmore Cabaret.

Local vocalists Julie Brown, Mary Ella Young, and Georgina Arntzen perform a Mother's Day concert at the Northwood United Church.

FOOD AND DRINK

Take your mom to a pie-baking class to learn how to make perfect pastry and seasonal fruit fillings. Held at the Pie Shoppe.

FORUMS

Certified facilitator and deep practitioner Caitlin Frost leads an experiential and informational evening about reconnecting with your inherent wisdom. Held at Banyen Books and Sound.

Instructor Kim Del Valle Garcia leads a workshop on permaculture and vertical gardening at the Gordon Neighbourhood House.

KIDS' STUFF

Gordon Gerrard conducts the VSO and children's entertainer Al Simmons in a family-friendly high-energy show. Held at the Orpheum Theatre.

ARTS ET CETERA

Bridget Ryan's cabaret Here's to the Ladies Who Laugh blends musical theatre with comedy. Held at the Anvil Centre.

LITERARY EVENTS

Honour a loved one by having a one-on-one conversation recorded in VPL's Inspiration Lab. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

The Dead Poets Reading Series will feature poetry readings by readers who will also talk about their poet's life and work. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

MUSIC

Pandora's Vox and Espiritu Vocal Ensembles perform a Mother's Day concert at the West Vancouver United Church.

The Gallery Singers present music by Ockeghem, Josquin, Clemens non Papa, Lassus, and Vaet. Held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church.

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 Ryerson United Church.