11 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday, August 16

Looking for something to do on Tuesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 11 events happening in or around Vancouver on Tuesday, August 16.

CONCERTS

New Zealand electropop duo Broods tours in support of its upcoming release Conscious, with guest Jarryd James, at the Vogue Theatre.

FORUMS

Lululemon digital designer Shinead D'Souza discusses agency, freelance, and in-house positions. Held at BrainStation Vancouver HQ.

Take a journey through creativity in fundamental physics, art, and music. Held at Science World at Telus World of Science.

ET CETERA

Svetlana Meritt takes you on a journey to some world-famous sanctuaries of magic, mystery, mythology, miracles, sacred healing, and worship. Held at Banyen Books and Sound.

COMEDY

The Fictionals present comedy inspired by the internet and Reddit, with an interactive Q&A session. Held at Cafe Deux Soleils.

ARTS ET CETERA

Montreal-based Kanien’keha:ka artist Skawennati discusses her workshops that use new technologies, virtual environments, and video games to empower indigenous youth to tell stories in a new way. Held at the Contemporary Art Gallery.

LITERARY EVENTS

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

Martine Reid gives an illustrated presentation about a book that features a completely new system of classifying her late husband Bill Reid’s work. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

MUSIC

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

THEATRE

Outdoor Shakespeare festival Bard on the Beach features showings of The Merry Wives of Windsor and Othello. Held at Vanier Park.

MOVIES

The Evo Summer Cinema Series presents an outdoor screening of Prince feature Purple Rain at Ceperley Meadow.