Seventeen things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, January 17

Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 17 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, January 17.

CONCERTS

Seattle-based rockers Helms Alee (pictured above) headline at the Electric Owl.

Caravan World Rhythms presents a 15th anniversary celebration at Performance Works.

American indie-soul vocalist Martha Redbone performs at the BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts.

Vancouver grunge-rock groups War Baby and Dead Soft take the stage at the Rickshaw Theatre.

EVENTS ETC

The Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society presents Taboo Revue Burlesque Variety Show at the WISE Hall.

TAKE ACTION

The Surfrider Foundation hosts a beach cleanup at Wreck Beach.

KIDS' STUFF

Music With Marnie performs a family-friendly musical show at the Kitsilano Community Centre.

SpongeBob SquarePants promotes his new film at the Vancouver Maritime Museum.

FORUMS

Embody (in My Body) explores creative collaboration with children at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre.

COMEDY

Standup comedian and star of Comedy Central's Workaholics Erik Griffin performs at the Electric Owl.

The Fox Cabaret hosts Rapp Battlez, in which Vancouver comedians compete against each other.

DANCE

Bated Breath sees local dance collective Sweett Moves take the stage at the Scotiabank Dance Centre.

LITERARY EVENTS

Susan McCaslin and Pam Galloway launch new books at the Canadian Centre for Peace.

MUSIC

As part of its New Music Festival, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Blood and Ice at the Orpheum Theatre.

The Museum of Vancouver hosts English vocalist Patricia Hammond in Wish Me Luck as You Wave Me Goodbye.

Canadian pianist Naomi Woo performs Italian-inspired music at West Point Grey United Church.

MOVIES

The Rio Theatre hosts a double-bill of David Bowie films David Bowie Is Happening Now and The Man Who Fell to Earth.