Waiting for Barcelona follows an undocumented migrant living in Spain, avoiding police, making friendships, and waiting for his papers. This Finnish documentary is part of the monthly mental-health film series Frames of Mind. After the film there will be a discussion with  Kirby Huminuik, a researcher, educator and clinician who holds a PhD in Counselling Psychology from UBC and moderated by Dr. Harry Karlinsky, clinical professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia..

The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe • $12

Discover advances in chemistry, physics, and medicine at the Nobel Prize Lectures at Science World. Topics include Tools Made of Light with Dr. Nancy Forde, Using the Immune System to Treat Cancer with Dr. Jonathan Choy, and (Un)natural Selection: Evolution in a Test Tube with Dr. Lisa Craig. Light refreshments will be served. Registration required.

Science World at Telus World of Science, 1455 Quebec • Free

Ska-punk band Reel Big Fish returns to Vancouver to heat up your Wednesday night. With guests Bikini Thrill.

Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville • $25

Catch a free 25th anniversary screening of The Joy Luck Club, the story of the relationships between Chinese-American women and their Chinese-immigrant mothers in San Francisco. A talk with actor Tamlyn Tomita, who played Waverly Jong, follows the film. Online registration is required.

Frederic Wood Theatre at UBC, 6354 Crescent Road • Free

American rapper Bas plays Fortune in support his latest release Milky Way. With guests Correy C, Innanet James, and Rexx Life Raj.

Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender • $20

Headliner Chris Gordon takes the stage at the Comedy MIX. Featuring local comedians Byron Bertram, Tyler Middleton, Carl Turnbull, Ryan Lachance, Myles Anderson, Dave Harris, and special guest Debra DiGiovanni. Hosted by Erica Sigurdson. 

The Comedy MIX, 1015 Burrard • $10