15 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Wednesday, September 30

Looking for something to do on Wednesday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 15 events happening in or around Vancouver on Wednesday, September 30.

CONCERTS

The Georgia Straight presents Scottish indie-rock trio the Fratellis touring in support of latest release Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied. Held at the Commodore Ballroom.

American rock musician and Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell (pictured above) tours in support of upcoming solo release Higher Truth. Held at the Orpheum Theatre.

California-based gothic-folk singer-songwriter Chelsea Wolfe tours in support of latest release Abyss. Held at the Rickshaw Theatre.

FASHION

The Fiat Mode XXVIII Fashion Show celebrates and promotes VCC graduates' unbridled fashion creativity.  Held at the Chinese Cultural Centre.

FORUMS

Join members of the Women's Leadership Circle for a discussion of how you can create an effective partnership to drive your personal and professional success. Held at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel.

Veteran broadcaster, writer, and speaker Eric Friesen talks with Canada’s most opinionated man, Rex Murphy, at the Vancouver Academy of Music.

Martin Parkinson, one of Australia's preeminent economists and voices on public policy, gives a talk at SFU Harbour Centre.

Level Up: Vancouver explores the city’s emergence as a world-class tech hub and the unique challenges that accompany this position. Held at Science World at Telus World of Science.

At the Art of Loving, you can learn how to have a G-spot orgasm and ejaculation through massage by yourself or from your partner using toys and hands.

COMEDY

Brett Nikolic hosts comedy by headliner Kathleen McGee and Ashlee Eff, Jamie Hrushowy, Katie Burrell, Vishal Ramesh, Tia Jeannette, Erin Darts, Kate Belton, Lydia Catherine Hamilton-Twiss, and Brett Skillen. Held at the Lux Lounge.

DANCE

JOE INK and Vancouver choreographer Joe Laughlin present the world premiere of 4OUR, a piece that explores the dynamics of family. Held at the Scotiabank Dance Centre.

LITERARY EVENTS

Read social movement history, feminist sci fi, political theory, radical children's books, and fabulous zines and discuss them with a group. Held at Spartacus Books.

Maruo Azzano, Robin Spano, and Sam Weibe discuss their latest novels and writing experiences at the West Vancouver Memorial Library.

MUSIC

Pianist Corey Hamm and the Koerner String Quartet perform Janáček's String Quartet No. 1 and Bacewicz's Piano Quintet No. 1 at the Roy Barnett Recital Hall.

MOVIES

The 34th annual Vancouver International Film Festival features over 350 films from 70 countries. Held at various Vancouver venues.