11 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Monday, July 8

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      Catch the song and high-kicking dance musical Disney's Newsies at Theatre Under The Stars in Stanley Park's Malkin Bowl. In 1899, New York City had its papers delivered by an army of ragged orphans and runaways called ‘newsies'. When newspaper owners raise distribution prices at the newsies' expense, this band of misfits unites to strike against the unfair conditions.
      Malkin Bowl | Stanley Park | 8pm | From $20 »Details

      Three-time Juno Award winner Jim Byrnes brings his blues guitar to the Greek Summerfest, the 10-day celebration of the food, music, culture of all things Mediterranean.
      Greek Summer Fest on Boundary | 4541 Boundary Road | 7:30pm | Free »Details

      Juno nominated Strange Advance returns to the stage after a 30 year hiatus with hits from the 80's such as "We Run" and "Love Becomes Electric". 
      Rio Theatre | 1660 East Broadway | 8pm | $55 »Details

      She is large and in charge, chunky, yet funky. RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Latrice Royale takes us on a celebratory journey of storytelling and song with the Here's To Life! tour. Get meet and greet tickets to see this drag icon up cloase and personal.
      Vogue Theatre | 918 Granville | 8pm | From $30 »Details

      Echo in the Canyon is a look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas. Read our review.
      Vancity Theatre | 1181 Seymour | 8:40pm | $13 »Details

      In Too Late To Die Young democracy comes back to Chile during the summer of 1990 where in an isolated community, Sofía (16), Lucas (16) and Clara (10), face their first loves and fears, while preparing for New Year's Eve. Read our review.
      Vancity Theatre | 1181 Seymour | 6:30pm | $13 »Details

      The Everett Aquasox visit Nat Bailey Stadium to take on the Vancouver Canadians in minor league baseball action.
      Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium | 4601 Ontario | 7:05pm |  From $16 »Details

      What is the name of Charles Boyle's son?* Know this and you and your team could be on the way to winning hundreds of dollars in prizes.
      The Pint Public House | 455 Abbott | 7:30pm | $15 »Details

      Vancouver's retro video game lounge High Score hosts the weekly 80’s Trivia Night with questions in categories like video games, music, movies, and world events. Teams compete for gift certificates that can go toward making this a cheap night out.
      VENUE | 649 E Hastings | 7pm | $5 »Details

      The Laugh Gallery dishes out the laughs with host Graham Clark and a line-up local and international acts. Audiences prizes and trivia round out the evening.
      Havana Theatre | 1212 Commercial | 9pm | $5 »Details

      Students of the Langara Comedy Class showcase their comedic talents in this graduation stand-up special.
      Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club | 2837 Cambie | 8pm | $7 »Details

       

      *Answer: Nikolaj 

       

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