14 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Wednesday, September 4

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      The Georgia Straight Fringe-For-All has 40 live Fringe show trailers on stage, two minute selections of shows from this year's festival. Hosted by Abdul Aziz and Davey Calderon.

      Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright, 7pm, $25

       

      Canadian alt-rock singer-songwriter Grandson tours in support of his single "Rock Bottom". With guest Bad Child.

      Venue, 881 Granville, 9pm, $22.50

       

      Oklahoma City rockers Skating Polly tour in support of their newest album, The Make It All Show. With guests Jo Passed and Primp.

      LanaLou's Restaurant, 362 Powell, 8:30pm, $13.50

       

      Colombian musician Juanes tours with songs from his latest album, Mis Planes Son Amarte. All ages.

      Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe, 7pm, $59.50-129.50

         

      On the last day of the 17th Vancouver Latin American Film Festival you can catch screenings of The Infiltrators (6pm) and Museo (8:30pm),  the tale of Mexico’s most infamous museum heist.

      SFU Woodward's Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema, 149 West Hastings, $13

       

      Spam luncheon meat fries from Shameless Buns, a food truck that specializes in Filipino-inspired street fare.

      Manila Comes to Town features Filipino food trucks with fusion fare for the downtown public lunch crowds.

      Canada Place, 11am, Free entry

       

      One of Canada's Top Ten films of 2018, Genesis is a perceptive drama of first love, palpably full of adolescent longing and uncertainty.

      The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe, 6:30pm, $12

       

      In this Vancouver premiere of The Great Darkened Days a draft dodger from Quebec roams the American Southwest during '40s wartime when the Land of the Free has become a sadistic House of Horrors.

      The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe, 9pm, $12

       

      Coriolanus is the tragic gender-swapped story of the legendary Roman leader Caius Marcius Coriolanus. With themes of pride and arrogance at its core, Coriolanus examines what it means to be loyal to a parent, to a leader, and to a country.

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

         

      In the 4K remastered cult rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a transgender punk-rock girl from East Berlin who tours the U.S. with her band while recounting her life story.

      Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, 8:45pm, $12.50

       

       

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      Chocolatier and sommelier Geoseph Domenichiello teaches you how to make dark chocolate truffle treats at the Bean To Truffle class.

      Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan, 6:30pm, $60

       

      Summer is over but the LOLs don't have to end. Join Vancouver TheatreSports for all your favourite classroom cliches at Back to School TheatreSports.

      The Improv Centre, Granville Island, 7:30pm, From $10.75

       

      Amateur night at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club has spots open for anyone who thinks thy're funny. Come down and decide if they're right.

      Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club, 2837 Cambie, 7pm, $6.67

       

      Trivia Night at Colony Entertainment District tests your knowledge of pop culture, music, and current events. Win prizes provided by local breweries and compete for a seasonal grand prize. See all the trivia nights happening.

      Colony Entertainment District, 965 Granville, 8pm, Free

       

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