31 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, June 25

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      Looking for something to do on Saturday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 31 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, June 25.

       

      CONCERTS

      Vancouver blues veterans Powder Blues, featuring singer-guitarist Tom Lavin, take the stage at the Edgewater Casino.

      Canadian folk-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Northcote, with guests Josiah and the Bonnevilles, performs at the Cobalt.

      Canadian indie-rock musician Kathryn Calder coheadlines with Canadian indie-rock band the Burning Hell at the Biltmore Cabaret.

      American indie-rock band Chastity Belt, with guests Glad Rags, takes the stage at the Fortune Sound Club.

      Vancouver rock 'n' roll musicians the Tranzmitors and Lisa Marr help raise money for Girls Rock Camp Vancouver. Held at the WISE Hall.

      Rocket From Russia Anniversary features performances by the Greatest Sons, You Big Idiot, Ellesmere, the Corps, and Dried Out. Held at the Media Club.

      Canadian jazz group the Oliver Jones Trio performs as part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Held at the Vogue Theatre.

      English avant-garde pianist-composer Benjamin Clementine tours in support of debut release At Least for Now. Held at the Imperial.

      Japanese death-jazz ensemble Soil & "PIMP" Sessions performs as part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Held at Performance Works.

      Peggy Lee's new composition Echo Painting celebrates the voices of Vancouver creative-music artists across the generations. Part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Held at Ironworks.

      Blowpony! Vancity features music by New York City-based dance-pop artist Will Sheridan. Held at At the Waldorf.

       

      BENEFITS

      Road cyclists climb Mount Seymour to raise funds and awareness of autism. Held at Mount Seymour.

      All-ages party RescueFest features live music, food trucks, and craft beer. Held at the Shipyards.

       

      ET CETERA

      The Summer Salsa Cruise Series features three levels, three DJs, a dance lesson, and a dance show. Held at the MV Britannia.

       

      FOOD AND DRINK

      Annual fundraiser for UBC Farm Joy of Feeding celebrates home-cooked dishes from around the world. Held at the UBC Farm.

       

      FORUMS

      Hammer & Tusk present lectures, panels, and VR demos in a day-long symposium on journalism. Held at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

       

      KIDS' STUFF

      Join Fana Soro for an interactive workshop to explore the social and cultural significance of West African instruments and music. Held at ArtStarts.

       

      SPORTS

      The B.C. Lions take on the Calgary Stampeders in Canadian Football League action. Held at B.C. Place Stadium.

       

      ARTS ET CETERA

      Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre hosts an evening of short film, video, and media art exploring political contemporary queer work.

      The Canada Chinese Society of Song and Dance Seniors Group presents an evening of Chinese drama and dance. Held at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

      MadSkillz Vancouver 2016 Gala Show features four days of workshops in flow, juggle, spin, and ground-level circus arts, open stage nights, and prop-dance battles. Held at the York Theatre.

      An experimental music and sound art series features performances by Chris Corsano, Erin Sexton, Evan Parker, and Scant Intone. Held at VIVO Media Arts.

       

      DANCE

      Centro Flamenco presents an end-of-year show with guest performers from graduates of Flamenco Rosario's professional-training program. Held at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.

       

      LITERARY EVENTS

      Janet Love Morrison helps writers gain clarity when writing for young readers. Held at MLA Office.

      Hang out with artist Arinn Westendorf and writer Brian Clement at the official launch party of indie comic series Ghost Cats. Held at Jang Mo Jib.

       

      MUSIC

      Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre hosts the world premieres of 12 new art songs by poet-composer collaborations created during the Art Song Lab program.

      Soprano Angelina Van Dyke releases her CD Innamorato alla follie, with accompanist Eric Hominick. Held at Grace Vancouver Church.

      A celebration of Latin languages and Spanish-inspired music takes place at the Roy Barnett Recital Hall.

      Contact Contemporary music performs a modern arrangement of Brian Eno's ambient electronic masterpiece. Held at Mountain View Cemetery.

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