25 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, May 15

Looking for something to do on Sunday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 25 events happening in or around Vancouver on Sunday, May 15.

CONCERTS

The Overtime Jam Session features performances by Aaron Pritchett, Bobby Wills, and Odds at the Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock.

MRG Concerts West and Fource Canada present Santa Barbara indie-electronic band FMLYBND, with guests Olivver the Kid and Dark Waves. Held at the Biltmore Cabaret.

Wisconsin alt-rock band the Violent Femmes tours in support of latest release We Can Do Anything, with guest Phoebe Bridgers, at the Commodore Ballroom.

BENEFITS

Hike for Hospice raises funds for the Vancouver Hospice Society, which provides end-of-life care. Held at Locarno Beach.

Vancouver's only women's adventure race helps raise money to send over 800 kids and young adults to B.C.'s Easter Seals camps. Held at Swangard Stadium.

Stroll along Vancouver's urban waterfront at the Scotiabank MS Walk and help raise money for the MS Society of Canada. Held at the Plaza of Nations.

Wear a hat to the Cat Sanctuary Mad Hatter Tea Pawty and enjoy treats and a variety of tea. Held at the Richmond Animal Protection Society Cat Sanctuary.

View some freshly digitized Gayblevision clips of the LGTB people, organizations, businesses, and events that defined Davie Village in the early 1980s.  Held at the Fountainhead Pub.

ET CETERA

Tour the engine room and main hold of RCMP Arctic Schooner St Roch. Held at the Vancouver Maritime Museum.

FOOD AND DRINK

Learn how to make gluten-free pies using local and organic ingredients. Held at the Pie Shoppe.

FORUMS

The Vancouver School of Theology presents a two-day-long multifaith conference. Held at the Epiphany Chapel.

KIDS' STUFF

Young people share their stories borne from genuine curiosity and bold ideas at TEDxKids@BC 2016: REGENERATE. Held at Massey Theatre.

Ventriloquist Kellie Haines and her puppets present a free kid-friendly show. Held at ArtStarts.

An Israeli street fair features live entertainment, inflatable obstacle courses, rock climbing, art, food, dance, workshops, and a family challah bake. Held at the Jewish Community Centre.

COMEDY

Havana Theatre hosts short-form competitive improv from two teams of comedians.

ARTS ET CETERA

As part of Litfest New West, Kathleen Forsythe will give an artist talk in the gallery entitled Journeys to the Lands of New. Held at the Gallery at Queen's Park.

An evening of improvised music and dance features musicians Makigami Koichi and Stefan Smulovitz and dancer Jay Hirabayashi. Held at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.

DANCE

The May edition of New Works’ Dance Allsorts features a mixed program of contemporary dance showcasing Desirée Dunbar's latest works. Held at Studio 1398.

An original dance performance by Diskordanse combines the worlds of steampunk and supervillains. Held at the Orpheum Annex.

MUSIC

The Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra closes its season with a journey through the American songbook. Held at the Orpheum Theatre.

Second Sunday Concert Series presents soprano Catherine Laub, mezzo Melanie Adams, and pianist Rita Attrot in a concert of works by Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn. Held at the Roedde House Museum.

Chor Leoni vocalists sing karaoke as celebrity judges offer their critiques. Held at the Lamplighter Public House.

Local classical ensemble the Surrey Youth Orchestra performs works by Handel, Beethoven, and Saint-Saëns at the Chandos Pattison Auditorium.

The Vancouver Men's Chorus performs classic car tunes and songs of the open road at the Queens Avenue United Church.

MOVIES

The Vancouver Public Library Central Branch hosts a screening of Like Father, Like Son.