20 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, May 18

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      American alternative rock band The Lemonheads, fronted by Evan Dando, tour in support of their album, Varshons. With guest Tommy Stinson of The Replacements fame.
      Rickshaw Theatre | 254 East Hastings | 9pm | $25 »Details

      Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren fills the PNE Forum with trance tunes and a laser light show. With guests Lost Frequencies and Spencer Brown.
      PNE Forum | 2901 East Hastings | 6:30pm  »Details

      Foxing and Now, Now co-headline a night of indie rock. With guests Daddy Issues.
      Biltmore Cabaret | 2755 Prince Edward | 6:30 | $17.50 »Details

      3 piece modern rock band Strathcona play the Railway with support from Bong Chow, The Maneuver, and The Maneuver.
      Railway Stage and Beer Café | 579 Dunsmuir | 8pm | $10 »Details

      American singer, songwriter, and actress Bea Miller tours in support of her latest release, Aurora, on her Nice To Meet U Tour. 
      Venue | 881 Granville | 7pm | $20 »Details

      Raincity celebrates the release of their self-titled EP full of funk, rock, and soul. With guests Sleepy Gonzales, and Apollo Suns.
      WISE Hall | 1882 Adanac | 8pm | $15/20 »Details

      Podcast comedians Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban bring their Kill Tony Summer Tour to the stage. 
      Commodore Ballroom | 868 Granville | 7pm | $25 »Details

      Hear Raene perform songs acoustically from her new EP, Organized Frequencies
      Hipposonic Recording Studio | 201 W 7th Ave | 7pm | Free »Details

      The Rocky Horror Picture Show is back at the Rio with costumes and audience participation. Ticket price includes a prop bag. Your own props are welcome, but please – whatever you do – DO NOT BRING RICE! A newly engaged couple (Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick) have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry).
      Rio Theatre | 1660 East Broadway | 11:15pm | $18 »Details

      In the documentary Meeting Gorbachev Werner Herzog's traces the former Soviet leader's rise to power and discusses some of the most momentous events of the late twentieth century.
      The Cinematheque | 1131 Howe | 6:30 | Read our review »Details

      Catch free screenings of four award winning films from the FOCUS! Climate Change video Competition. Films include UnwrappedThe Uninvited GuestFast Fashion, and Part of the Solution. Watch Lego creations tell the story of declining fish stocks, felt animation portrays the environmental cost of the fashion industry, and science experiments raise profound questions.
      Vancity Theatre | 1181 Seymour | 5 pm | Free »Details

      CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from submissions countless hours scouring the internet. Money raised goes to local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters. 
      Rio Theatre | 1660 East Broadway | Rio Theatre | 1660 East Broadway | $14.50 »Details

      Coastal City Ballet closes the 2018-2019 season with its critically acclaimed production of Swan Lake. The beloved ballet features choreography by Irene Schneider and the score of Tchaikovsky.
      Vancouver Playhouse | 600 Hamilton | 7:30pm | $19.95-59.95 »Details

      If you aren’t religious, can you believe in a miracle? Inspired by a true story, NASSIM explores the mystery of faith-based healing, and the consequences of life-changing transformation.
      Cultch Historic Theatre | 1895 Venables | 8 pm | $24 »Details

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      Comedy of Terrors is a cabaret show that pays tribute to schlock horror comedies such as Elvira and the Hilarious House of Frightenstein.
      Fox Cabaret | 2321 Main | 7pm | $15/20 »Details

      Teams of improv chums go up against stand-up buddies to battle it out for comedic supremacy at Bloodfeud: Fun with Friends. Hosted by Matty Vu and Malcolm McLeod.
      Little Mountain Gallery | 195 E. 26th | 7:30pm | $10/12 »Details

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      Ivan Decker headlines the one year anniversary show at the Comic Strip. Fresh off recording a new Netflix special, Ivan Decker has performed stand-up comedy across North America and recently made his American TV debut on Conan. Also appearing are Aaron Charles Read and Robert Peng.
      Tyrant Studios | 1019 Seymour | 9pm | $18 »Details

      The Eastside Flea Spring Market features vintage collectibles, handmade items, and local food trucks. Pet friendly.
      Eastside Flea | 550 Malkin  »Details

      Representatives from the Hancock Wildlife Foundation will present examples of the Foundation’s work in support of local bald eagles with a Wild Things Interactive Station. This station will include a full screen display from Hancock Foundation's eagle cams.
      Museum of Vancouver | 1100 Chestnut »Details

      Jurassic Quest is North America's largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibition. Take a walk through the Cretaceous, Jurassic and the Triassic periods and experience what it’s like to be among living, breathing dinosaurs.
      Vancouver Convention Centre | 1055 Canada Place »Details

       

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