28 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, June 18

Looking for something to do on Saturday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 28 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, June 18.

CONCERTS

Vancouver rock band Crashing Angels, with guests Killing Vogue and Destructive Interference, performs at Venue.

English rock-pop singer-songwriter Lloyd Cole plays hits from his career from 1983 to 1996. Held at the Rio Theatre.

West Coast Jazz Invitational 2016 features music by the Vancouver Groove Orchestra, Rich Wetzel, Chad Makela, the Mighty Fraser Big Band, David Hodgson, the Other Big Band, Deep Cove Big Band, Inlet Jazz Band, Bruce James Orchestra, New Westminster & District Jazz Band, South Van Big Band, and the Jazz Connexion. Held at Northwood United Church.

BENEFITS

Climb Out Of The Darkness raises awareness of maternal mental illness, including postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, psychosis, and pregnancy depression and anxiety. Held at Pacific Spirit Park.

Support the Richmond Animal Protection Society with an annual fundraising sidewalk sale and bbq. Held at the Richmond Animal Protection Society Thrift Store.

Janet McLeish leads a zumba class set against the music of Motown to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Held at False Creek Community Centre.

A community event and relay race helps raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. Held at Minoru Park.

ET CETERA

Highlights of the B.C. Highland Games and Scottish Festival include a bagpiping competition, massed pipe bands, highland-dancing competitions, caber tossing, and whisky tastings. Held at Percy Perry Stadium.

On a walking tour, discover the history of the early days of Japanese-Canadian internment and the Hastings Park Commemoration Project. Held at Hastings Park.

John Atkin leads a walking tour that explores the neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant and Little Mountain. Held at various Vancouver venues.

The Scandinavian Midsummer Festival includes cultural displays, a Nordic marketplace and crafters, lots of Scandinavian foods, and kids’ activities. Held at the Scandinavian Community Centre.

Highlights of the Inclusion Festival are arts and crafts, games, snacks, music, and multicultural dance. Held at Ernie Winch Park.

At the Summer Solstice Celebration you can take in arts and crafts, free guided hikes, axe throwing, and live music. Held at the Sea to Sky Gondola.

FORUMS

Learn how to narrow down the options and select the channels and content that are right for your brand. Held at BrainStation Vancouver HQ.

KIDS' STUFF

Enjoy a pancake breakfast before viewing the parade at the Point Grey Village Fiesta Pancake Breakfast & Parade 2016. Held at the Safeway Parking Lot.

The Teddy Bear Picnic features clowns, music, storytelling, face painting, cookie decorating, and a bouncy castle. Held at St. Andrews United Chruch Park.

Highlights of the Queensborough Children's Festival include entertainment, crafting, interactive displays, food, and appearances by Music With Marnie and Shon Burnett. Held at Queensborough Community Centre.

Family Day at Western Front features activities for youth and families, including presentations, performances, and screenings. Held at Western Front.

Local artist Vazzy presents a kid-friendly concert as part of the 27th Festival d’été francophone de Vancouver. Held at Studio 16.

SPORTS

Professional wrestling collides with burlesque in a sexy, action-packed mashup featuring former TNA heavyweight champion Eric Young. Held at the WISE Hall.

COMEDY

American comedian, actor, and author Carol Burnett shares clips and moments from her illustrious career and takes questions from the audience. Held at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Jacob Samuel hosts an evening that explores the follies of youth with Kate Belton, Chris Griffin, Joey Commisso, Gavin Matts, and Victoria Banner. Held at the Hot Art Wet City Gallery.

A standup-comedy show features Cliff Prang, Ed Hill, Vanessa Woznow, Joey Commisso, and Damian Johnson. Held at the British Ex-Servicemen's Association.

ARTS ET CETERA

Wander up and down South Granville Street and take in artist talks, wine and cheese tastings, and more than 16 different art exhibitions as part of ArtWalk South Granville. Held at Gallery Row South Granville.

Artist Brigitte Potter-Mael discusses what inspired her to create the art in From Meadows Woodlands Far and Near. Held at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.

DANCE

Karen Flamenco presents a season-ending performance of classic Brothers Grimm fairytale Snow White. Held at the Vancouver Playhouse.

The last night of swing dancing at Hot Club Swing features music by Air Mail Special. Held at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre.

LITERARY EVENTS

Local poet and novelist Evelyn Lau hosts a special gathering of poets with Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize finalists Ali Blythe, Amber Dawn, Raoul Fernandes, Miranda Pearson, and Jeff Steudel. Held at the Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre.