13 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, June 19

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      Looking for something to do on Sunday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 13 events happening in or around Vancouver on Sunday, June 19.

       

      CONCERTS

      Franco-Manitoban artist Marijosée performs as part of Festival d’été francophone de Vancouver. Held at Canada Place.

      Austin-based shoegaze band Pale Dīan, with guests Passive, Black Knight, and Sattelite, takes the stage at the Rickshaw Theatre.

       

      BENEFITS

      The Raymond James Fathers Day Walk Run raises funds for prostate-cancer research. Held at the Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion.

      Explore a dozen private gardens in a self-guided tour that raises funds for the local projects of Britannia Neighbours. Held at Figaro's Garden.

       

      ET CETERA

      Celebrate car-free living with mini festivals, community-supported stages, live music, multiple kids' zones, and three artisan markets. Held at Main Street.

      The Gastown Night Photography Tour begins at twilight, where you will capture the rich blue sky and continue with darker night photography. Held at Canada Place.

       

      FASHION

      Celebrate Goth culture with a fashion show and a clothing swap. Held at the Red Room Ultrabar.

       

      FORUMS

      Learn from a hand-picked list of digital-marketing experts at the Call to Action Conference. Held at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

       

      COMEDY

      Two teams battle it out for your laughs and votes at STREETFIGHT Improv. Held at the Havana Theatre.

       

      ARTS ET CETERA

      Explore the work of artist Robert Bateman and hear from B.C. personalities about his work and influence. Held at the Revue Stage.

      Celebrate the circle of life, death, and renewal by bringing the community together to mark the longest day of the year. Held at Mountain View Cemetery.

       

      MUSIC

      Burnaby Lyric Opera and BellesCanto perform opera highlights from works by Mozart and Weber at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

       

      MOVIES

      Gathering Rhythms features a public reception in the theatre lobby and a program of locally produced short films and live music. Held at the Vancity Theatre.

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