14 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday, September 24

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      Alternative R&B singer-songwriter Banks plays songs from her latest album, III. With guest Kevin Garrett.

      Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe, 9pm, From $34.50

       

      The Fox Cabaret presents 4x4: Four Bands for Four Bucks, the monthly showcase featuring four emerging bands for just $1 per band. This night features Elizabeth, The Pierce Kingans, sydney, and Death Talks.

      Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main, 8pm, $4

       

      British pop-rock legend Elton John plays the last of his three night stint at Rogers on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.

      Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, 8pm

       

      The High Quadra Ramblers from Victoria play oldtime Appalachian tunes while taking inspiration from cajun, métis, and classical sources.

      WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac, 8pm, $10

       

      The 21st Vancouver Improv Festival presents 14 improv comedy performances, as well as public improv workshops. This year's festival welcomes headliners Trio from Los Angeles, Lamabati from Tel Aviv, Israel, and special guest Andrew Phung (CBC's Kim's Convenience).

      The Cultch, 1895 Venables, $18-22

       

      Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead has been restored in 4K with a new soundtrack by Joseph LoDuca (Evil Dead II, Xena: Warrior Princess). Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where they unknowingly release flesh-possessing demons.

      Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, 9:30pm, $12.50

       

      Australian Olympic swimmer Danielle Kettlewell shares her journey along with inspirational tools as she promotes her book, The Unlikely Olympian

      Banyen Books and Sound, 3608 West 4th, 6:30pm, Free

       

      The documentary Let Them Eat Dirt: The Hunt For Our Kid's Missing Microbes connects with young families, researchers, and doctors to sleuth out what’s harming microbiota and learn what can be done to reverse this dangerous trend.

      Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, 7pm, Free with registration

       

      Darkly comic and highly theatrical, Herringbone is an off-Broadway hit set in 1929 in the heart of the Great Depression.  It tells the tale of eight-year-old George who is taken under the wing of a vaudeville veteran, becomes possessed by the spirit of his mentor’s vengeful partner, and suddenly shows a remarkable talent for tap dancing.

      Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St. , New Westminster, 8pm, $24-36

       

      In Reading the Bones at the Roundhouse Community Centre, Kokoro Dance conveys the trials and vulnerability of different stages of life and being.

      Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, 8pm, $25-30

       

      Celebrate the world's largest beer festival with a German-inspired, custom created menu at CRAFT Oktoberfest Biermeister's Dinner. Ticket includes a welcome beer & amuse bouche, followed by four courses paired with an Erdinger or Stiegl beer.

      CRAFT Beer Market, 85 West 1st, 6pm, $60

        

      Stand-Up Comedy at the Kino features local and touring comedians for the low price of $5.

      The Kino Cafe, 3456 Cambie, 9:30pm, $5

       

      The Vancouver Aquarium's Sea Otter Awareness Week you can encounter rescued sea otters and watch as they wrestle and play – all while you learn about this endearing and essential creature. 

      Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, September 21 – 29

       

      Think you're clever? Bring your team down to Luppolo Brewing's Trivia Tuesday and prove it. Teams of up to 6 can compete for prizes.

      Luppolo Brewing Co., 1123 Venables, 7pm, Free

       

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