16 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Wednesday, August 28

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      Cincinnati rock band The National tour in support of the latest album, I Am Easy to Find. With special guests Alvvays.

      Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, 6:30pm, $65

       

      Mission native Carly Rae Jepsen plays the first of two shows at the Commodore with songs from her most recent album, Dedicated. With guest Ralph.

      Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville, 8pm

       

      Colin James plays the PNE's Summer Night Concerts series.

      PNE Amphitheatre, 2901 E. Hastings, Free with PNE admission

       

      Comedian Jak Knight has been named a comic to watch by Comedy Central. Catch him with opener Zack Fox.

      Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward, 8pm, $30

       

      Nori Akagi will be playing Taiko drums and Sanshin, a Japanese stringed instrument. To be followed by the stand up comedy of Steve Bottomley, Arash Narchi, Nick Marino, Jirair Garabedian, Robert Mah, Nikolas Perry, Jonathan Masataka Endo, and Linda Ann Farruggia. Hosted by Chaz Beaulieu.

      Hood 29, 4470 Main, 7pm, Admission by donation

        

      This edition SciFact vs SciFi: Evolution According to Hollywood explores the world of genetics with Dr. Greg Bole of UBC. Movies to be discussed will be Gattaca, Jurassic Park, and more.

      Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour, 7:30, From $15

       

      The 17th Vancouver Latin American Film Festival program on Monday features over 70 films from across Latin America including a series in Indigenous languages, music, and dance films.

      The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe, On until September 4

       

      Coriolanus is a tragedy by William Shakespeare based on the life of the legendary Roman leader Caius Marcius Coriolanus. This is the first time this work has been performed at Bard on the Beach.

      Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, 1000 Chestnut, 7:30pm, From $26

       

      Aquarela takes audiences on a deeply cinematic journey through the transformative beauty and raw power of water. Captured at a rare 96 frames-per-second, the film is a visceral wake-up call that humans are no match for the sheer force and capricious will of Earth’s most precious element. Read our review.

      Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour, 4pm, $13 

       

      Shakespeare in Love is a glorious tribute to romance and the theatre. With the deadline for his new play looming young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block and he’s in desperate need of inspiration. And then he finds his muse – Viola. 

      Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, 1000 Chestnut, 7:30pm, From $26

       

      The Critical Hit Show is a live improvised D&D epic fantasy night where performers venture on a quest for comic glory inspired by the world’s most popular role-playing game.

      Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, 8pm, $15

        

      The Vancouver Canadians host the Tri-City Dust Devils from Washington state in one of the final games of the regular season at Nat Bailey stadium.

      Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium, 4601 Ontario, 7:05pm, $16

       

      The Brighton's pub trivia has teams competing for gift certificates in music, pop culture, and current events categories. Find all the trivia nights here.

      Lamplighter, 92 Water, 7pm, Free

       

      Fox Hole Comedy presents Black Super New Moon, a night of stand-up comedy featuring  Ashlee Eff, Angelica Senger, Ava Julien, Ed Hill, Gavin Clarkson, Julia Stretch, Rachel Schaefer, and headliner Alyce Chan. Hosted by Jenny Russel.

      Projection Room at Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main, 8pm, $10

       

      Music bingo at Carlos O'Bryan's has players fill bingo cards with songs and artist from various musical decades for prizes and gift cards.

      Carlos O'Bryan's, 1774 West 7th, 7pm, Free

       

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