23 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, May 29

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      Looking for something to do on Sunday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 23 events happening in or around Vancouver on Sunday, May 29.

       

      CONCERTS

      Georgia heavy-metal outfit Baroness tours in support of latest release Purple at the Commodore Ballroom.

      American metal band Prong plays tunes from latest album Ruining Lives, with guests Saints of Death and Crnkshft. Held at Venue.

      Brooklyn rock band the So So Glos tours in support of latest release Kamikaze, with guests the Dirty Nil, at the Cobalt.

      California gothic-rock singer-songwriter Chelsea Wolfe tours in support of latest release Abyss at the Imperial.

       

      BENEFITS

      Collect pledges and participate in a 2 km, 5 km, or 10 km walk/run to support B.C. children and youth in foster care. Held at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

      Fundraising charity motorcycle ride the Westcoast Motorcycle Ride to Live features a final poker stop and a classic vehicle show and shine. Held at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds.

       

      ET CETERA

      Join Stanley Park Ecology Society for a two-hour easy walking exploration to learn about bird identification and behaviour. Held at Lost Lagoon Nature House.

      An East Van vintage bike and car show features vehicles, bbq, pies, and the Hell's Gate Blues Band. Held at the Whip Restaurant Gallery.

       

      FOOD AND DRINK

      Celebrate the launch of wild B.C. spot prawn season with a family-style feast including poached spot prawns, steamed new potatoes, grilled asparagus, green butter beans, and cheddar and jalapeno scones. Held at YEW seafood + bar.

       

      FORUMS

      Remington Cooney offers a presentation designed to help practitioners further integrate contemplative practices into their busy, urban lives. Held at Banyen Books and Sound.

       

      KIDS' STUFF

      Annual family-friendly attraction Playland features midway games, the Kids Playce, an arcade, a haunted mansion, and rides such as Atmosfear, Corkscrew, Hellevator, Music Express, and Wooden Roller Coaster.

      Dunbar’s Salmonberry Days Community Fair features family-friendly activities include children’s inflatables and rides, entertainment, and community displays. Held at Dunbar Community Centre.

      Highlights of the Big Splash include live music by Tatiana Speed, complimentary refreshments, games, and face painting. Held at Wesbrook Community Centre.

      Join storyteller Jamie Oliviero to hear tales drawn from world folklore and new, original stories.  Held at the Upstairs River Market.

       

      COMEDY

      STREETFIGHT Improv features short-form competitive improv by two teams. Held at Havana Theatre.

      Instant Theatre presents an original sketch show at Havana Theatre.

       

      ARTS ET CETERA

      A two-day self-guided tour of North Shore gardens features the art of 32 local artists and 20 musical performances. Held at the North Vancouver Community Arts Council.

      A new salon series features artists from Vancouver's West Side talking about their art and their creative process. Held at MLA David Eby's Community Office.

       

      DANCE

      Local dance group Kalaya Dancers present traditional dances of the South Pacific at the Terry Fox Theatre.

       

      MUSIC

      The British Columbia Choral Federation presents performances by the B.C. Youth Choir, the Chorfest Adult Choir, and the Chorfest Children's Choir. Held at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

      Opera Pro Cantanti presents Nabucco, Giuseppe Verdi's opera about the fall of Jerusalem at the hands of a Babylonian king. Held at the Cambrian Hall.

       

      MOVIES

      Various Metro Vancouver Cineplex theatres screen Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse.

      Cinema Spectacular III celebrates low- to no-budget indie film in Canada. Held at Vancity Theatre.

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