7 things to do in Vancouver today: Thursday, May 3

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We’re feeling terrific this Thursday! That’s why we can’t wait to check out these seven events today, Thursday, May 3. Dirty Dancing, DOXA, and more.

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What: Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage features an eight piece band that performs the timeless hits on stage along with a cast of 24.
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018
Time: 8 pm
Where: Abbotsford Centre – 33800 King Rd., Abbotsford
Tickets: Online, $39-$90

What: This workshop explores the characteristics of entrepreneurs and analyzes participants potential to consider small business ownership as a viable career option. Free and open to all, but space is limited.
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018
Time: 1 to 2 pm
Where: Burnaby Public Library – Bob Prittie Branch – 6100 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby
Register: Online, by phone at 604-436-5400, or in person. Free

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What: The Sorority bring their Pledge Tour to Fox Cabaret with special guests Missy D, Kimmortal, Aktu El Shabazz, and The People Northwest.
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018
Time: 8 pm
Where: Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main St, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $15

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What: Looking for ideas? Or wondering how to craft your ideas into a paragraph-sized story? Local writer Rebecca Wood Barrett will lead you through a series of playful writing exercises that will help spark ideas, and lead you to create bite-sized stories, complete with captivating characters and pithy plots – all in 420 characters or less.
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018
Time: 7 to 8 pm
Where: City Centre Branch, Room 136 – 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Admission: Free, space is limited. Register online or call the HelpDesk at 604-554-7323.

What: Western Canada’s largest documentary film festival, featuring public screenings, panel discussions, public forums, and educational programs.
When: Thursday, May 3 to Sunday, May 13, 2018
Time: Various times
Where: Venues across Vancouver
Tickets: Online

What: Professor Catherine Soussloff, Professor of Art History, Visual Art and Theory and an Associate at the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies, launches her new book, Foucault on Painting.
When: Thursday, April 19 to Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: 6 to 7 pm
Where: Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, University of British Columbia – 1825 Main Mall, Vancouver
Admission: Free

What: A DIY Glam Spectacular (For Emotional People) by Jordy Matheson. Featuring the music of Burt Bacharach and Hal Davis as originated by icon Dionne Warwick, and Michael Barry Anderson on piano.
When: Thursday, May 3 and Friday, May 4, 2018
Time: 8 pm
Where: The Woods Studio – 7 West 2nd Ave., Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $10