11 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, October 4

Looking for something to do on Sunday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 11 events happening in or around Vancouver on Sunday, October 4.

CONCERTS

Los Angeles bassist and singer-songwriter Thundercat tours in support of latest release The Beyond/Where the Giants Roam. Held at Alexander.

Islands frontman Nick Diamonds tours in support of latest solo release City of Quartz. Held at the Cobalt.

The Georgia Straight presents British indie-rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen, with guests Jamie N Commons, at the Commodore Ballroom.

Northern Irish indie-rock band Ash tours in support of new album Kablammo! at the Biltmore Cabaret.

Phoenix-based metal band Soulfly tours in support of latest release Archangel at the Rickshaw Theatre.

The Rogue Folk Club presents Irish fiddler Kevin Burke at the St. James Hall.

BENEFITS

The CIBC Run for the Cure raises money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Held at Concord Pacific Place.

FORUMS

PhD candidate Ryan Shartau teaches you about some of the diversity and adaptations of air-breathing fishes. Held at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.

KIDS' STUFF

The West Vancouver Community Centre hosts family-friendly activities like a pumpkin patch, a farm zone, live entertainment, and a home and harvest competition.

SPORTS

The Toronto Raptors (pictured above) take on the L.A. Clippers in National Basketball Association action. Held at Rogers Arena.

MUSIC

The Burnaby Lyric Opera presents a casual performance of current productions. Held at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.