14 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday, June 21

by The Georgia Straight Staff on June 20th, 2016 at 2:01 PM

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Looking for something to do on Tuesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 14 events happening in or around Vancouver on Tuesday, June 21.

CONCERTS

Canadian electronica musician Jessy Lanza tours in support of latest release Oh No, with guest DJ Taye, at Alexander Gastown.

ET CETERA

National Aboriginal Day showcases and celebrates the diversity of aboriginal people from across Canada. Held at Trout Lake Park.

FOOD AND DRINK

Taste your way through six sakes from three Japanese breweries, meet the sake makers, and learn about how sake developed. Held at the Legacy Liquor Store.

FORUMS

Alexina Mehta presents a holistic and inspiring perspective that sheds light on the chronic-disease epidemic. Held at Banyen Books and Sound.

Join writer and oral historian Erin Soros on a vicarious journey to Canada's Western Arctic. Held at the West Vancouver Memorial Library.

Nerdy bar lecture series features talks about traditional tattoos, Helen of Troy, and the ethics of neuroscience. Held at the Fox Cabaret.

The Art of Loving hosts a workshop and demonstration that will explore the many ways to get the most out of your strap on.

KIDS' STUFF

Free, family-friendly drum circle Brahm's Tams takes place at Third Beach.

COMEDY

The Fictionals present comedy inspired by Reddit, as well as an interactive Q&A session. Held at Cafe Deux Soleils.

LITERARY EVENTS

In a collaborative peer workshop, you will critique the works of writers just like you. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

Spend 10 to 15 minutes writing to each prompt and see what you can whip up at the Vancouver Public Library Britannia Branch.

MUSIC

Sing classic and contemporary rock, pop, and indie songs with a community choir. Held at the WISE Hall.

THEATRE

Alley Theatre presents writer-performer Quelemia Sparrow in O'wet / Lost Lagoon, which grapples with the identity of a mixed-race aboriginal woman in a colonized world. Opening at the Firehall Arts Centre.

The Arts Club Theatre Company presents Billy Elliot, the musical story of an 11-year-old boy who discovers he loves ballet dancing. Held at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.