14 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, August 29

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

      Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville, 8pm

       

      The I Love the 90’s lineup at the PNE's Summer Night Concerts series features performances by Vanilla Ice, Montell Jordan, Biz Markie and Rob Base.

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

       

      Unpopped is a free concert at the Portside Pub to cap off summer. Featuring live music from The Boom Booms, Wyper & Parker, and DJ Relly Rels. Complimentary Grolsch beer sampling available while supplies last. 

      Portside Pub, 7 Alexander, 6pm, Free

       

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      Experimental rock band Lambsbreath finish their Western Canadian tour at the Fox as they play songs from the new album, The Future ain't what it use to be. With special guests 36?, Carbon Mass, and Nomke.

      Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main, 8pm, $4

       

      Acoustic pop fusion guitarist Michael Fabro plays the railway with guests Kyle Vaughan, Evening Birds, and Kurt Clayton.

      Railway Stage and Beer Café, 579 Dunsmuir, 8pm, $10

       

      Kickstart Disability Arts and Culture presents Hootenanny: Songs of Peace and Social Justice, a musical night of songs that to bring you comfort in these troubling times. Performing original songs and widely known classics will be Jeff Satnfield, Kristina Shelden, Rachel Ransom, and sylvi macCormac.

      The Cultch, 1895 Venables, 8pm, $10, Personal Care Workers, Free

       

      Metalcore bands Of Artistry, Orenda, Vessel, and All Year Long get loud on the Out of the Ash Tour.

      WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac, 8pm, $10

       

      The 17th Vancouver Latin American Film Festival screens Buy Me a Gun (6:45pm), a retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and El Angel (9:30pm), which re-imagines the origins of Carlos Robledo Puch, one of Argentina’s most infamous criminals.

      Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, On until September 4

       

      The last outdoor movier of the summer is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Grab you hat, whip, and outdoor blanket and see the adventures of Indiana Jones as sets out to rescue his father, a medievalist who has vanished while searching for the Holy Grail.

      North Point, Canada Place, Dusk, Free

       

      It's Teacher Appreciation Night at the Vancouver Aquarium, a special night to honor teachers, administrators, teacher candidates and non-formal educators. Enjoy exhibits, giveaways, cash bar, and Ocean Education Awards.

      VENUE, 845 Avison Way, 7pm, $5-10

       

      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

       

      The Vancouver Canadians host the Tri-City Dust Devils from Washington state in the second to last game of the regular season at Nat Bailey stadium.

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

       

      Puff the Magic Improv Show features a sober first half and second half everyone gets highlarious. 

      China Cloud, 524 Main, 9pm, $10/15

       

      Jokes Please! is a weekly stand-up comedy night hosted by Ross Dauk and features the best local and touring comedians. 

      Little Mountain Gallery, 195 East 26th, 9pm, $10

       

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