26 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, June 23

Looking for something to do on Thursday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 26 events happening in or around Vancouver on Thursday, June 23.

CONCERTS

New Zealand-based comedy band Flight of the Conchords takes the stage at the Orpheum Theatre.

Jamaican reggae-R&B group Toots and the Maytals performs a sold-out show at the Commodore Ballroom.

Life's Strange Dream features music by Shane Dean, MetronomiX, EMOTIONZ, DJ PRAIZ, LO FREQ, AKIMI, and DSUN. Held at Venue.

American rapper BAS tours in support of latest release Too High to Riot, with guests the Hics, Ron Gilmore, Cozz, and Earthgang, at Alexander Gastown.

BENEFITS

Federico's Supper Club hosts an evening of music, food, and fundraising in support of the Sumac Ridge Riders on the British Columbia Ride to Conquer Cancer team.

Gala evening Save Desolation Sound features dinner, drinks, performances, a reading by Grant Lawrence, and music by Ben Bouchard. Held at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.

ET CETERA

Peter Legge interviews Luvo CEO Christine Day at BCBusiness TOP 100 Event. Held at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

FASHION

Canadian Designers Trunk Show features fashions by Ellie Mae, Vestige, MUSE by Lauralye, Park and Fifth Co., Noctex bags, Grace and Poise, and N by Nora. Held at the Cutting Room.

FOOD AND DRINK

Topics at a home-brewing event include recipe design with different types of malt, grain, and malt extract, hop varieties and their use, and yeast biology. Held at the Harvest Junction.

FORUMS

A discussion at WJS Central Office covers conflict-resolution skills, which are crucial in any industry and will help with productivity, staff retention, relationships, and overall employee and customer satisfaction.

Mediator Loreen Williams explains the many benefits of mediation and how it can be an effective, affordable, and timely way to reach an agreement. Held at the People's Law School.

Share your ideas about reclaiming elder wisdom at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House.

Join hosts Kim Vopni and Janet Kimmel for an evening that includes a cocktail and a kegel while learning all about pelvic health for women. Held at the Waterfall Building.

In celebration of National Aboriginal History Month, author Lynda Gray gives an informative presentation that will be followed by a Q&A session. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Kitsilano Branch.

SPORTS

Seven clubs compete  at the Canada Cup Wheelchair Rugby Tournament in preparation for the 2016 Paralympic Games. Held at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

COMEDY

Join the Vancouver Foundation for a night of storytelling and music as they celebrate everything that's right and wrong about being in your 20s. Held at the Imperial.

Seven Dining Lounge hosts standup comedy by James Kennedy, Sean McDonnell, Nikki Sirett, Oli Maughan, San Aung, Ed Konyha, Roman Mancini, Jacob Samuel, and Stuart Jones.

Instant Theatre Company presents three nights of never-before-seen improvisational comedy at the Havana Theatre.

DANCE

The company dancers of Ballet BC and Small Stage Artistic Associates team up for an evening of dance at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

LITERARY EVENTS

In I'm Right and You're an Idiot James Hoggan grapples with toxic dialogue in the public square. Held at Banyen Books and Sound.

As part of the Queer Arts Festival, the Yaletown Roundhouse Exhibition Hall hosts an evening of erotic literary readings curated by Dagger Editions.

Join Sebastien de Castell for a launch for his new book Saint's Blood at White Dwarf Books.

MUSIC

Concert pianist Rutsuko Yamagishi performs music by Rachmaninoff at the Canadian Memorial United Church.

UBC Opera presents Benjamin Britten's three-act opera A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Old Auditorium.

MOVIES

Touring series China Now: Independent Visions showcases the innovative, uncensored works of a new generation of Chinese filmmakers. Held at the Cinematheque.

Brazilian writer-director Gabriel Mascaro's Neon Bull is screened at the Vancity Theatre.