26 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, April 16

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      Looking for something to do on Saturday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 26 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, April 16.

       

      CONCERTS

      Nashville bluegrass-rock band Hayseed Dixie, with guests Wasted Strays and Terry, takes the stage at the Rickshaw Theatre.

      American industrial rock group Filter, with guests Orgy, Vampires Everywhere, and Death Valley High, headlines at Venue.

      Big bands Impressions and Urbana perform new material and established favourites with guest vocalist Peter Juric. Held at the Columbia Theatre.

      Juno Award-winner, soprano saxophonist, and flautist Jane Bunnett performs with her all-female band at the Kay Meek Centre.

      Neil Diamond tribute act Nearly Neil & the Solitary Band performs at the Edgewater Casino.

      DJ Marc Fournier presents a tropical dance party with guest percussionist Chris Couto. Held at the Backstage Lounge.

       

      ET CETERA

      The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival presents Blossom Barge, a floating installation of 36 flowering cherry trees. Held at Granville Island.

      As part of the Wild About Vancouver 2016 Festival, you can take part in over 50 free outdoor events held at various Vancouver venues.

      A tour of Vancouver-special homes explores how creativity and personal style can transform the iconic style. Held at various Vancouver venues.

      Take a 90-minute walking tour and learn about the history and hauntings of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods. Held in Gastown.

       

      FOOD AND DRINK

      Eat homemade Ukrainian-style perogies at the Ukrainian Hall.

       

      FORUMS

      Get a brief overview of the major social-media platforms and how people use them. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

      An event at the Vancouver Public Library Kensington Branch includes a workshop on permaculture and a seed swap.

      Learn about current whale research and how you can help conserve vulnerable whale, dolphin, porpoise, and sea-turtle populations in B.C. Held at the West Vancouver Memorial Library.

      SPORTS

      Swangard Stadium hosts the 2016 home opener for the Vancouver Riptide who take on the Seattle Cascades in American Ultimate Disc League action.

       

      TAKE ACTION

      A march celebrates the 34th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Held at Olympic Village Skytrain Station.

       

      COMEDY

      Taz VanRassel and Ryan Beil host a no-holds-barred competition between Vancouver comedians. Held at the Fox Cabaret.

      Comedians James Kennedy, Morgan Brayton, Brent “B-money” Constantine, Randee Neumeyer, and Mark Nesbitt explore the follies of youth. Held at the Hot Art Wet City Gallery.

      Comedians present pizza- and video-game-themed improv comedy at the Havana Theatre.

       

      ARTS ET CETERA

      Yaletown Roundhouse Exhibition Hall hosts a multidisciplinary art show that includes paintings, sculptures, body painting, music, audiovisuals, contemporary dance, animation, and a fashion show.

       

      LITERARY EVENTS

      Highlights of Write Here Read Now include a writing workshop and writing consultations with poet laureate Renée Sarojini Saklikar. Held at the Surrey City Centre Library.

       

      MUSIC

      Musical director Jim Tempest will provide commentary and lead a group of more than 40 musicians through a presentation on the musical form of the march. Held at Kwantlen Music Auditorium.

      Vancouver Cantonese Opera presents Tong Kig Sang's classic love story Princess Cheung Ping at the Michael J. Fox Theatre.

      Violinist Roger Mangas, pianist Monica Pfau, and cellist Aleksandra Dziobek perform works by Brahms and Shostakovich at Place des Arts.

       

      THEATRE

      Ghost Light Projects presents writer-director Randie Parliament's politically incorrect comedy Referendum. Opening at the Havana Theatre.

      Carousel Theatre for Young People presents kid-friendly play The Jungle Book. Opening at the Waterfront Theatrre.

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