18 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Wednesday, June 29
Looking for something to do on Wednesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 18 events happening in or around Vancouver on Wednesday, June 29.
CONCERTS
Multigenre trio case/lang/veirs, composed of Neko Case, k.d. lang, and Laura Veirs, performs as part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Held at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
As part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Norwegian pianist-composer Tord Gustavsen performs with Simin Tander and Jarle Vespestad at Christ Church Cathedral.
Australian indie-pop band Cub Sport tours in support of debut full-length release This Is Our Vice, with guests Leisure Sport, at the Media Club.
Serbian-born, Memphis-based blues-rock vocalist-guitarist Ana Popovic performs with her band Mo' Better Love. Part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Held at Performance Works.
Polish trumpeter-composer Piotr Damasiewicz performs with his quintet as part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Held at Ironworks.
Canadian jazz groups Two Much Guitar and Mike Rud Miniatures coheadline as part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Held at Frankie's.
ET CETERA
Rent Cheque, a night of amateur strippers, is open to all bodies and genders. Held at the Astoria Pub.
FORUMS
Learn how to express your inner flirt through words and body language through a workshop held at the Art of Loving.
Practise networking and connect with key organizations in the labour market in a facilitated session following an informative talk. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.
Artist Aimée Brown discusses her personal journey with a focus on her experiences with artist residencies around North America. Held at THRIVE Studio.
COMEDY
Vancouver performers present a night of improv comedy based on role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Held at the Rio Theatre.
LITERARY EVENTS
Artist and author Teresa Pocock launches her book and art show Pretty Amazing at Gallery Gachet.
Norman Nawrocki gives a violin performance and reading of his latest book Agitate! at the Vancouver Public Library Carnegie Branch.
Join Joan Haggerty as she reads from her new novel The Dancehall Years at the West Vancouver Memorial Library.
MUSIC
Tenor Frédérik Robert performs as iconic French singer Edith Piaf, accompanied by a silent film by Alan Corbishley. Part of the Queer Arts Festival. Held at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.
Sing classic and contemporary rock, pop, and indie songs with an informal community choir. Held at the St. James Community Square.
MOVIES
The Vancity Theatre hosts a screening of Rams, director Grimur Hakonarson’s drama about a pair of estranged, sheep-farming brothers.
Writer-director Cesc Gay's drama Truman tells the story of a man who receives a surprise visit from a friend. Screened at the Vancity Theatre.
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