5 things to do in Vancouver today: Wednesday, September 14

Sep 14 2016, 5:23 am

This is your Wednesday warning. Yes, it’s hump day again. But don’t worry, there’s still loads going on around town to distract you.

So, here are 5 things to do in Vancouver today, from a Lebanese dinner to a Trudeau musical.

For more things happening around town, check out our events section.

Lebanese Family Dinner

  • What: The Dallah Menu is taking over ‘The Barn’ in Strathcona to serve up a Lebanese family-style dining experience. A portion of proceeds will go directly to help build a soccer school for youth in Cape Verde.
  • Where: The Barn in Strathcona – 651 Union Street, Vancouver
  • When: Wednesday, September 14, from 7 to 11 pm
  • Tickets: On Eventbrite, $64.50

Evening Canning Workshop

  • What: This is a fantastic taster session offering you the opportunity to learn how to make your own jams and jellies. You’ll also be able to take home a jar of preserves.
  • Where: Greater Vancouver Food Bank – 1150 Raymur Avenue, Vancouver
  • When: Wednesday, September 14, from 6 to 8 pm
  • Tickets: On Eventbrite, $15

Ukulele Workshop Extraordinaire

  • What: Ruby’s Ukes presents a Ukulele Beginners Workshop Extraordinaire with Daphne Roubini at the helm. Learn the basic ukulele chords, simple songs and melodies to easily open the amazing world of ukulele playing!
  • Where: Ruby’s Ukes Ukulele School in The Seymour Building – 525 Seymour Street, Vancouver
  • When: Wednesday, September 14, from 6 to 8 pm
  • Tickets: On Eventbrite, $35; ukeleles available to borrow for free

Bug

  • What: This riveting, lurid thriller about two damaged people in an Oklahoma City motel room, by Pulitzer prize winning author Tracy Letts, oozes love, fear, paranoia, conspiracy theories, twisted psychological motives and a slow descent into insanity.
  • Where: The Annex – 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver
  • When: Wednesday, September 14, at 8 pm; more performances through Sunday, September 18
  • Tickets: Available online, $19.99

Just Watch Me: A Trudeau Rock Musical

Just Watch Me - A Trudeau Rock Musical is playing at Fringe this Wednesday (Vancouver International Fringe Festival)

Just Watch Me – A Trudeau Rock Musical is playing at Fringe this Wednesday (Vancouver International Fringe Festival)

  • What: Presented as part of Vancouver Fringe Festival, this is a coming of age satirical tale set in the present day and during the October Crisis of 1970. A huge hit at last year’s Fringe, it’s now been fully updated – and both Pierre and Justin sing solos.
  • Where: Firehall Arts Centre – 280 E. Cordova, Vancouver
  • When: Wednesday, September 14, from 5 to 6:30 pm; more performances through Sunday, September 18
  • Tickets: From Vancouver Fringe Festival, $11

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