26 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, May 26

Looking for something to do on Thursday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 26 events happening in or around Vancouver on Thursday, May 26.

CONCERTS

American rock-pop singer-songwriter Paul Simon takes the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Vancouver pop-rock band the Tourist Company, with guests with Isobel Trigger and Adam Hanney & Co, hits the Biltmore Cabaret.

The District of North Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society presents music by Barney Bentall & The Legendary Hearts, Odds, and Tom Taylor. Held at the Shipyards.

Railtown Cultural Eclective presents Canadian soft-rock singer-songwriter Alfie Zappacosta at the Orpheum Annex.

Australian indie-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Matt Corby tours in support of debut full-length release Telluric, with guest Phoebe Bridgers, at the Commodore Ballroom.

BENEFITS

Celebrate the power of mentorship and help raise money for the Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland at a lunch held at the Fairmont Waterfront.

Gala evening Home for Heroes features live music, a DJ, food by West Oak, a silent auction, and a photobooth. Held at Twelvewest.

ARThritis Soirée 2016 includes hors d'oeuvres, champagne, spirits, wine, and oysters from Joe Fortes. Held at the Vancouver Club.

ET CETERA

Dust off your Halloween costume and take in music by Canita Mae, music by Doom n Gloom and Angie Balbon, and snacks served by sexy walking art. Held at Lux Lounge.

FOOD AND DRINK

The Dubh Linn Beer Pairing Dinner sees brews from the Steel & Oak Brewing Co. paired with a four-course dinner. Held at Dubh Linn Gate.

Chantal Denis shows you how to cook nutritious meals with vegetables at the Gordon Neighbourhood House.

FORUMS

Mediator Yuki Matsuno will share the many benefits of family mediation and the services that are available in British Columbia. Held at the People's Law School.

St. Paul's Anglican Church rector Jessica Schaap discusses hope in the face of death. Held at St. Paul's Anglican Church.

KIDS' STUFF

Celebrate the festive day of Lag B'omer with a grand BBQ at Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena.

TAKE ACTION

Rob Shirkey of Our Horizon gives a talk on his campaign to put climate warnings on gas pumps. Held at the Hive Vancouver.

COMEDY

Scott Aukerman presents a live performance of his popular podcast Comedy Bang! Bang!, with guests Paul F. Tompkins and Lauren Lapkus. Held at the Vogue Theatre.

American standup comedian Mark Normand performs a solo show at the Comedy MIX.

ARTS ET CETERA

Art! Vancouver connects the international fine-arts community by allowing galleries and artists to showcase their works. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre East.

DANCE

Local dance ensemble Arts Umbrella Dance Company presents its season-finale performance at the Vancouver Playhouse.

LITERARY EVENTS

At the Spring Used Book Sale, Friends of the VPL presents bargains on thousands of books, DVDs, and CDs. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

Author Sam Wiebe discusses his novel Last of the Independents at Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art.

MUSIC

The VSO, flutist Christie Reside, violist Byron Hitchcock, pianist Terence Dawson, cellist Zoltan Rozsnyai, and violinists Nicholas Wright, Jennie Press, and Dale Barltrop perform works by Beethoven, Shostakovich, Martinu, Beethoven, and Matthew Hindson. Held at Pyatt Hall.

Sing classic and contemporary rock, pop, and indie songs with a nontraditional community choir at Presentation House Theatre.

THEATRE

SHIFT Theatre presents three new and developing female-created one-act plays as part of 1-Act Festival 9. Held at the Firehall Arts Centre.

MOVIES

Ladies Learning Code presents a documentary screening, an open panel discussion, snacks, and drinks at TELUS Gardens.

Reel Causes presents a screening of director Louie Psihoyos's documentary Racing Extinction at the Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema.