29 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, November 28

by The Georgia Straight Staff on November 27th, 2015 at 2:00 PM

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Looking for something to do on Saturday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 29 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, November 28.

CONCERTS

Vancouver psychedelic-rock band Dead Ghosts tours in support of new album Love and Death and all the Rest at the Cobalt.

Los Angeles dance DJ-producer Kastle tours in support of latest EP release Polytopia, with guests Ryan Wells and Dubconscious, at Open Studios.

Former singer-guitarist and cosongwriter of Supertramp Roger Hodgson performs on his Breakfast in America Tour at the River Rock Show Theatre.

The Vogue Theatre hosts a fundraising concert featuring Barney Bentall and the Cariboo Express, Dustin Bentall, Ridley Bent, Matt Masters, and Wendy Bird.

Toronto-based brass quintet Canadian Brass takes the stage at the ACT Arts Centre.

Vancouver big band Hard Rubber Orchestra, led by John Korsrud, tours in support of CD Crush at the Rio Theatre.

Canadian punk band Pointed Sticks tours in support of latest self-titled LP, with guests Vampire Bats, Polly, and Nervous Talk, at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Life Musik presents Chicago producer duo Louis the Child, with guests Joseph L'etranger, James Deen, and resident DJ wmnstudies, at Alexander Gastown.

American DJ duo the Martinez Brothers and guests Breno and Sam Demoe take the stage at M.I.A.

BENEFITS

Holiday market the Holly Bazaar raises money for programs and services at the South Granville Seniors Centre. Held at the South Granville Seniors Centre.

Canadian vocalist and performance artist Ann Mortifee presents an evening of song, music, storytelling, and dance in support of Education Without Borders. Held at the Kay Meek Centre.

FASHION

Local fashion and art market Portobello West features food trucks, live music, and a kids' play zone. Held at the Creekside Community Recreation Centre.

FORUMS

Explore topics such as social media, privacy, and building a professional identity at a workshop at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

KIDS' STUFF

A kid-friendly interactive experience features Alvin, the Chipmunks, and the Chipettes. Held at the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts.

TAKE ACTION

Caroline Krause speaks about her experience as a member of the National First Nations Education Panel. Held at the Unitarian Church of Vancouver.

The Vancouver Art Gallery hosts a monthly antiwar rally and petition campaign to stop all wars and occupations.

CHRISTMAS

The Dunbar Christmas Craft Fair features 140 vendors, entertainment, and door prizes. Held at the Dunbar Community Centre.

Shop from over 50 artists at the Strathcona Winter Craft Fair. Held at the Strathcona Community Centre.

Elektra Women's Choir, the Burnaby Central Women's Choir, jazz vocalist Dee Daniels, and bassist Jodi Proznick present a family-friendly holiday concert at Ryerson United Church.

Pianists Dina Kholina and Irina Faletski and soprano Olga Kholina present an all-ages evening of sparkling classical melodies at Place des Arts.

COMEDY

The Rickshaw Theatre hosts a local comedy showcase with John Guy, Devin Alexander, Lisa Pearson, Sam Lee, and Mark Hughes.

Chief Sepass Theatre presents comedy by Ivan Decker, Jamie Hutchinson, Patrick Maliha, Larke Miller, and Erica Sigurdson.

ARTS ET CETERA

Local all-women clown collective the Assembly presents a clowning cabaret and dance party at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre.

DANCE

TL Entertainment Production and Mozaico Flamenco Dance Theatre present Three Sides of a Coin at the Stadium Club.

LITERARY EVENTS

Ashley Little discusses the building blocks of screenwriting at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

MUSIC

Jin Zhang conducts the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance of works by Quilter, Britten, and Prokofiev. Held at the Shaughnessy Heights United Church.

Montreal musician Tim Hecker reimagines the early choral works of Franco-Flemish Renaissance-era composer Josquin. Held at the Orpheum Annex.