7 things to do in Vancouver today: Thursday, June 14

Jun 8 2018, 6:35 am

Make some future TBT memories by checking out one of these seven great events happening in Vancouver on June 14! Once, Dan Quinn, and more.

For more things happening around town be sure to check out our events section.

CupcakKe

  • What: Chicago rapper CupcakKe brings her brazen and unapologetic verses to Fortune Sound Club with support from Softieshan, My!Gay!Husband!, and Prado.
  • When: Thursday, June 14, 2018
  • Time: Doors 9 pm
  • Where: Fortune Sound Club – 147 East Pender Street, Vancouver
  • Tickets: Online, $17.50

Hands-On Scientist – Smarty Plants

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Kanaka Creek Regional Park (JamesChen / Shutterstock)

  • What: Delve into the secret lives of park plants and wildlife as local scientists share presentations and research techniques then guide a walk to investigate the topic of choice. Learn the basics of BC plant identification. Hear about the threats native plants face and how you can help keep our wild spaces healthy.
  • When: Thursday, June 14, 2018
  • Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
  • Where: Kanaka Creek Regional Park
  • Admission: $8 per adult, $4.25 per youth/adult 65+. Registration required: 604-432-6359

Elevate Vancouver

  • What: A full day of Microsoft Dynamics GP and NAV training, demos, guided walk-throughs, third-party solutions, access to resources, networking, and more.
  • When: Thursday, June 14, 2018
  • Time: 8 am to 5:30 pm
  • Where: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront – 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
  • Tickets: Online, $185-$235

Eat. Drink. Play.

  • What: Created to highlight the foodie revolution happening in the Firehall’s own backyard, EAT. DRINK. PLAY. pairs live performance with an incredible assortment of the best food and drink the neighbourhood has to offer. There will be craft beer samples from area breweries, curious collaborative cocktails from Odd Society Spirits & Hoochy ‘Booch Kombucha, wine sampling from AmoVino Distributors Ltd., signatures samples from more than a dozen of the neighbourhood’s hottest restaurants, a silent auction, and more.
  • When: Thursday, June 14, 2018 
  • Time: 7 pm
  • Where: Firehall Arts Centre 280 E. Cordova Street, Vancouver
  • Tickets: Online, $25-$49

Anza Live Community Showcase 3rd Edition

  • What: Anza Live features 10 participants vying for prizes, based on performances, talent and professionalism. The grand prize gives the choice of either the Marketing Package or the Artist Development Package from Nimbus School of Recording & Media, the headlining slot at the following Anza Live event in November and a radio spot on Pacific Sound Radio.
  • When: Thursday, June 14, 2018
  • Time: Doors 7 pm
  • Where: AnzaClub Vancouver – 3 West 8th Ave, Vancouver
  • Admission: By donation

Once

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  • What:A Dublin street musician is struggling through heartbreak and frustrated with his songs when he chances upon a girl who challenges him to go for his dream. With a company of actors who all play instruments onstage, this theatrically breathtaking musical is a captivating love song, a foot-stomping melody, and a bittersweet duet.
  • When: Thursday, June 14 to Friday, June 29, 2018
  • Time: Various times
  • Where: Granville Island Stage – 1585 Johnston St, Vancouver
  • Tickets: Online

Dan Quinn

  • What: Dan Quinn is founder and member of the hugely popular Snowed In Comedy Tour. He is winner of The Canadian comedy competition at Just for Laughs, and was chosen Best of the Fest at Moncton Comedy festival and Vancouver Comedy Festival. He has been seen on CBC, CTV and the Comedy Network and heard on XM Radio.
  • When: Thursday, June 14 to Saturday, June 16, 2018
  • Time: Various times
  • Where: the Comedy MIX – 1015 Burrard St, Vancouver
  • Tickets: Online
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