14 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Wednesday, July 17

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      Crazy Rich Asians screens outside at the free outdoor movie series šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn (formerly QET Plaza) outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
      Queen Elizabeth Theatre (šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn) plaza | 630 Hamilton | Dusk | Free »Details

      Local acoustic three-piece band Here North There blend indie-folk with a unique urban sound on their songs.  With support from Jamie Ruddick, Zeb Duggan, and Adam Briscoe.
      Railway Stage and Beer Café | 579 Dunsmuir | 7:30pm | $10  »Details

      R&B singer Tonye Aganaba entertains the lunch hour crowds at the Helena Gutteridge Plaza at City Hall in the Street Beats music series.
      Helena Gutteridge Plaza | 453 West 12th | Noon | Free »Details

      Vancouver based new wave/electro-pop/electro-punk trio Spectator 6 bring back the sounds of 80’s new wave. With special guests Side Hustle.
      The WISE Lounge | 1882 Adanac | 8pm | $10 »Details

      Rapper Jon Bellion from New York drops by Vancouver on his Glory Sound Prep Tour. With guest San Francisco singer and songwriter Marc E. Bassy.
      Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 630 Hamilton | 7pm | From $39 »Details

      African-influenced world music group One Human Race Afrika Collective play CBC's free summer-long outdoor concert series Musical Nooners.
      CBC Vancouver Outdoor Stage and Plaza | 700 Hamilton | Noon | Free »Details

      A prominent female athlete battles Iran’s patriarchy in writer-director Soheil Beiraghi’s hot-button second feature, Cold Sweat. Iran’s national women’s futsal (indoor soccer) team has made it to the Asian Cup finals in Malaysia. At the airport, however, the team's captain learns that her estranged husband has exercised his legal right to deny her permission to travel, leaving her stranded in Iran.
      The Cinematheque | 1131 Howe | 6:30pm | $13 »Details

      It's a rock 'n' roll double bill at the Rio with the music influence movies Rocketman and Velvet Goldmine. 
      Rio Theatre| 1660 East Broadway | 6:30/9:30pm | $12.50 »Details

      Zoolander plays on the outdoor screen at the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza. Before the show enjoy food trucks, LED swings, and face paiting for kids and bigger kids. Brings chairs and blankets for your comfort.
      Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza | 850 West Georgia | Sunset | Free »Details

      Catch the best comedians Vancouver is sending to Quebec at the JFL Montreal preview show. Featuring Erica Sigurdson (CBC The Debaters), Ivan Decker (Juno award winner), Sophie Buddle, and Jacob Samuel. Hosted by Canadian comedy veteran Ron Vaudry.
      Cottage Bistro | 4468 main | 7:30pm | $10 »Details

      Hey, Hey, It's the Garbage Sisters' Improv Comedy Show! Tough-talkin' broads Denea Campbell and Stacey McLachlan who haul junk and also do improv are zipping up their finest orange XXXL coveralls and hitting the stage with a night of comedy.
      Little Mountain Comedy Department  | 195 East 26 | 7:30pm | $10 »Details

      UBC's annual blueberries festival is back with cooking demonstrations, samples, and a pancake breakfast. Bring your own plates and utensiles and an appropriate blueberry recepticle to help make this event green.
      UBC Bookstore Plaza | 9am »Details

      Mixed Messages is the drag variety show that uncoveres the hidden and incredible  talents of local performers. Featuring Delica Cee, Bo Dyp, Homo Hardware and hosted by Tara Beladi and Dank Sinatra.
      Cafe Deux Soleils | 2096 Commercial | 9pm | $5 »Details

      Trivia Night at Colony Entertainment District on Granville has prizes and drink specials for you and your team of pop culture trivia experts. Hosted by IQ 2000. 
      Colony Entertainment District | 965 Granville | 8pm | Free »Details

       

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