18 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, October 24

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      American alt-rock band Dinosaur Jr. featuring guitarist-vocalist J. Mascis tour with material from their enduring career. With guests Steve Gunn.

      Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville, 9pm, $35

       

      The Chutzpah! Festival returns for the 19th year of celebrating culturally rich works in comedy, music, theatre, and dance. Daniel Cainer performs Gefilte Fish & Chips at the Norman Rothstein Theatre

      Various Vancouver Venues, Continuing until November 24

        

      New Zealand three-piece "Te Reo" metal band Alien Weaponry come to North America on their Tūmatauenga Tour II.

      Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward, 8pm, $12.50 – $14.99

       

      Australian indie rock band Last Dinosaurs play tunes from their latest album, Italo Disco,  on their fall tour. With guests Born Ruffians and Kai Bravewood.

      Imperial Vancouver, 319 Main, 8pm, $14.99 – $19

       

      Bluesy rock and roll band The Wild! from Kelowna tour in support of their latest album, Wild at Heart.

      Railway Stage and Beer Café, 579 Dunsmuir, 8pm, $12

       

      Local three-piece pop band Little Destroyer play the Fox with new tunes. With guests Missy D, Alex Little, and The Suspicious Minds

      Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main, 7pm, $15

       

      English folk group The Young'uns bring their traditional harmonies to the St. James Hall on their fall tour.

      St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th, 8pm, $30

       

      Nashville alternative band Judah & the Lion play tunes from their latest release, Pep Talks. With guests Flora Cash.

      Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe, 8pm, From $29.50

       

      English punk band The Adicts play material from their long career on the Halloween Tour, WIth guests Bishops Green and Sore Points.

      Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings, 9pm, $25

       

      La Traviata has five Canadian opera companies collaborating to produce lavish sets and costumes inspired by the decadent music hall scene of 1920s Paris. In Italian with English surtitles.

      Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton, 7:30pm, $42-180

       

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      Dracula's Garden is a night of dance, poetry, film, art, talkbacks, and socializing presented by Voirelia: Dance, Psychology, & Philosophy Hub.

      Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie, 6:30pm, $25

       

      Who killed Alice? Immerse yourself in a crime inspired by true events and scour the old city morgue for clues in Alice: An Immersive Murder MysteryAlice is set in Vancouver during the 1930s and is a participatory, immersive theatre experience. Visitors are encouraged to dress up in period attire! There will also be a beer and wine bar open during the interactive performance.

      Vancouver Police Museum, 240 East Cordova, 7pm, $60-$75

       

      The period drama China Doll is a coming-of-age story set in the early 1900s which follows a young girl’s path to freedom through books and reading.

      Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, 8pm, $55

       

      The Vancouver Writers Fest presents A Tribute To Stephen King, a ranging, heart-filling celebration of the inimitable author, told through stories from other celebrated authors from across the globe.

      Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright, 8pm, $20

       

      Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is re-interpreted as an immersive audio drama in Lost In Darkness.

      Pacific Theatre, 1440 West 12th, 8pm, From $20

       

      Paul Anthony’s Talent Time presents The Halloween Show! Acts include middle-aged teen pop sensation I, Kandee, a Theremin set by Stephen Hamm, stand-up comedy from Aaron Read, and real wedding. Plus music, costume contest, audience games, spooky photo booth and more.

      Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, 8pm, $14

       

      Comedian Eddie Della Siepe headlines at Yuk Yuk's. With Kirk Smith, Marito Lopez, and MC Jane Stanton.

      Yuk Yuk's, 2837 Cambie, 8pm, $9.53

       

      Tuesday Night Trivia at the Beaver Taphouse pits teams against each other in rounds of pop culture trivia for prizes.

      Beaver Taphouse, 1018 Granville, 7pm, Free

       

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