Ten things to do in Metro Vancouver on Wednesday, January 21

Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 10 events happening in or around Vancouver on Wednesday, January 21.

CONCERTS

Toronto punk-rock duo Death From Above 1979 (pictured above) plays the Vogue Theatre.

FORUMS

At the C.K. Choi Building, a discussion explores Charlie Hebdo and freedom of speech in the Asia Pacific.

Nerd Nite v.9.0 features speakers on nerdy subject matter such as the future of science education. Held at Café Deux Soleils.

EVENTS ETC

B.C. Place Stadium hosts the first day of the Vancouver International Boat Show.

Author and sailor Patrick Hill presents stories and pictures from a family sailing trip. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

TAKE ACTION

At the West Vancouver Memorial Library, Rob Shirkey discusses if gas-pump labels can increase action on climate change.

LITERARY EVENTS

The Book Warehouse's Novel Nights Book Club features Vancouver author Caroline Adderson reading from her latest novel Ellen in Pieces.

MUSIC

As part of the Wednesday Noon Hours series, the Borealis String Quartet performs at the Roy Barnett Recital Hall.

THEATRE

As part of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik premieres at the Waterfront Theatre.

MOVIES

Ingebord Jansen's mental-health documentary Troubled Children screens at the Cinematheque.