20 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, November 29

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      Looking for something to do on Sunday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 20 events happening in or around Vancouver on Sunday, November 29.

       

      CONCERTS

      The Georgia Straight presents guitarist Dweezil Zappa's tribute to the music of his father Frank. Held at the Commodore Ballroom.

      The Jerry Granelli Trio and the Coastal Sound Children's Choir perform two shows that blend stories and music to capture the spirit of the Christmas season. Held at the Vogue Theatre.

      Lisa Fennell, the Blues Piggies, and Soul Purpose perform a benefit concert for the Children's Wish Foundation. Held at the Fariview Pub.

      Reid Jamieson presents a musical love letter to 1950s musicians like Elvis, Roy Orbison, the Platters, and the Flamingos. Held at the WISE Hall.

      South African jazz-soul vocalist Vanessa Moodley takes the stage at Guilt & Co.

       

      BENEFITS

      Richmond Women's Resource Centre Brunch features cheese platters, fruit platters, fresh scones, crepes, eggs benny, scallops, and winter green salad. Held at the Steveston Seafood House.

       

      ET CETERA

      On a walking tour, hear about 100 years of history that took place at Whoi Whoi and Chaythoos. Held at Lumbermen's Arch.

      Burgundy Brixx and the Purrrrfessor host a showcase of new burlesque performers at the Biltmore Cabaret.

       

      FASHION

      Costume historian Ivan Sayers discusses the little black dress at Hycroft Manor.

       

      FOOD AND DRINK

      Buy fruit cake, decorated sugar cookies, cupcakes, French macarons, chocolates, scones, pies, jams, gluten free, and vegan goodies at the Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre.

       

      FORUMS

      Liron Gertsman shares his decade-long passion for the surf scoter. Held at the Lost Lagoon Nature House.

       

      KIDS' STUFF

      Gordon Gerrard conducts the VSO in a kid-friendly concert that takes the audience on a musical journey through the Canadian Rockies. Held at the Orpheum Theatre.

       

      TAKE ACTION

      The Global Climate March Vancouver demands that governments commit to an agenda of renewable energy. Held at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

       

      ARTS ET CETERA

      Cirque du Soleil presents writer-director David Shiner's production Kooza at Concord Pacific Place.

       

      LITERARY EVENTS

      Supriya Deas shares the moving memoir of her journey as a monastic with Baba Hari Dass. Held at Banyen Books and Sound.

       

      MUSIC

      The Vancouver Recital Society presents the Apollon Musagete Quartet in a performance of works by Beethoven, Webern, and Schubert. Held at the Vancouver Playhouse.

      The Burnaby Lyric Opera presents musical highlights from Humperdinck's opera Hansel and Gretel. Held at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

      The West End Chamber Choir performs works by Bizet, Borodin, Donizetti, Handel, Puccini, and Verdi. Held at the Coal Harbour Community Centre.

       

      THEATRE

      Theatre in the Raw presents Sherman L. Sergel's adaptation of Reginald Rose's classic drama 12 Angry Jurors. Held at Interurban: Gallery & Community Art Space.

       

      MOVIES

      The latest screening from the City of Vancouver Archives features newly digitized films that focus on the city’s transportation, landmarks, industry, and domestic and public spheres. Held at the Vancity Theatre.

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