15 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Wednesday, October 9

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      Alabama–based rock 'n' soul band St. Paul & the Broken Bones plays tunes from the album, Young Sick Camellia.  With guest Jeremie Albino. 

      Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville, 8:30pm, $39.50

       

      British Indie pop band Bastille comes to UBC on the Doom Days Tour, Part 1.

      Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, 6066 Thunderbird Boulevard, 7:30pm, From $39.50

        

      Welsh singer Marina comes to Vancouver on her Love + Fear Tour. With guest Allie X.

      Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe, 9pm, From $43.50

       

      Toronto punk rock band PUP tour with songs from the new album, Morbid Stuff.  With guess Charly Bliss.

      Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville, 8pm, $25

       

      Nashville country singer-songwriter Nikki Lane tours with songs from her third album, Highway Queen. With opener Carl Anderson.

      WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac, 8pm, $15

       

      The Vancouver International Film Festival continues with the films Knives and Skin (USA), Mr. Jones (Poland/UK/Ukraine), Extra Ordinary (Ireland/Belgium), and more.

      Various venues

       

      Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut album Tell 'Em What Your Name Is! by playing the album in its entirety. With guests TrailerHawk.

      Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings, 8pm, $20

       

      At the talk Misinformation is Killing Us with Timothy Caulfield, the author and professor will speak on the dangers of health misinformation, and how to combat it.

      SFU Segal Graduate School of Business, 500 Granville, 7pm, Free

       

      Journey to South Asia & Beyond is a multicultural evening of classical and contemporary South Asian dance and music performed by a diverse group of artists will explore the parallels between Diwali and Indigenous culture. A TRANSFORM: A Cabaret Festival Event.

      Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables, 7pm, $35

       

      The VCC's Chef's Table Dinner Series features a gourmet five-course menu designed by Chef Hamid Salimian with selected wine pairings, served in a unique group setting with only 20 seats available per night.

      Vancouver Community College, 250 West Pender, To October 23, $55

       

       

      The Vancouver Canucks take on the Los Angeles Kings in the first home game of the regular season.

      Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, 7pm

       

      Cats & Dogs is the first large-scale exhibition dedicated to our furry friends. Discover what we know about our canine and feline companions—scientifically, sociologically and culturally.

      Science World, 1455 Quebec

       

      Cirque du Soleil's Luzia is a show inspired by the richness of the Mexican culture. An acrobatic and poetic ode to its rich, and vibrant culture.

      88 Pacific Blvd, Under the Grand Chapiteau (Big Top), To December 29, From $39

       

      Potter’s House of Horrors has two haunted houses for the brave and a Li’l Haunters attraction geared for kids 12 and under. 

      Potter's Farm and Nursery, 12530 – 72nd Avenue, Surrey, From $15.99

       

      The Three Brits at English Bay hosts weekly pub trivia with teams competing for prizes and giveaways.

      Three Brits, 1780 Davie, 7pm, Free

       

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