14 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday, June 28

by The Georgia Straight Staff on June 27th, 2016 at 2:06 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 28.

CONCERTS

Twelve-piece blues-roots ensemble Tedeschi Trucks Band performs as part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Held at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

American jazz ensemble Joe Lovano Classic Quartet performs with the Matt Choboter Trio as part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Held at the Vogue Theatre.

As part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, New York City-based groove-jazz trio Moon Hooch hits Performance Works.

U.K. jazz pianist Alexander Hawkins takes the stage with drummer Harris Eisenstadt and bassist Neil Charles at Ironworks. Part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival.

Multiplatinum rocker and actor Meat Loaf performs his hits at the Abbotsford Centre.

BENEFITS

Four Port Moody breweries take part in the Tap Takeover and Brewmaster’s Dinner, which raises money for Team Taylor with the Ride to Conquer Cancer. Held at St. James's Well.

ET CETERA

Meet hiring companies, talk to recruiters, and get job interviews at the Vancouver Job Fair. Held at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

TAKE ACTION

SFU Harbour Centre hosts a discussion of well-known SLAPP lawsuits and how they undermine and subvert democratic rights and processes.

COMEDY

The Fictionals present a night of improv comedy inspired by the newsmakers, sights, and history of Canada. Held at Cafe Deux Soleils.

Sara Bynoe and Riel Hahn host an evening of improv comedy and storytelling at the Emerald.

DANCE

The Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre hosts the culmination of MACHiNENOiSY’s dance workshop for queer and allied youth. Part of the Queer Arts Festival.

MUSIC

The Little Chamber Music Series That Could presents a piece that places the story of Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope into the context of the mythical hero's journey. Held at Mountain View Cemetery.

THEATRE

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.

MOVIES

The Unitarian Church of Vancouver hosts a screening of We Are Many, Amir Amirani's documentary about the demonstrations against the impending war in Iraq that took place on February 15, 2003.