You could hit the club and be back home in time for bed.<\/p>\n
From cult films and\u00a0fetishes to an early night at the club, there are plenty of things to do\u00a0in Vancouver this week.<\/p>\n
To help narrow down the options, here are a few highlights for those looking to get out of the house, July 20 to 26.<\/p>\n
‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ anniversary tour<\/p>\n
It’s been 25 years since the cult hit Hedwig and the Angry Inch\u00a0hit the screen, and to celebrate it, the writer, director\u00a0and star is touring, including two nights in Vancouver.<\/p>\n
John Cameron Mitchell will be on not just for a screening of the genre\/gender bending movie and a Q&A, but also an acoustic set with songs from the feature film.<\/p>\n
Cameron Mitchell won’t be the eye-catching attendee, as fans are encouraged to dress up as Hedwig (or others) for the film. Prizes have been sent from the Criterion Collection and the Punk Rock Museum.<\/p>\n
When: Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where:\u00a0Rio Theatre – 1660 E\u00a0Broadway<\/p>\n
Cost: Tickets start at $58.25. Tickets are low. Buy on the Rio Theatre website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Eastside Arts Festival<\/p>\n This isn’t one event so much as it’s a collection of events.<\/p>\n The Eastside Arts Festival started last Friday, but runs until Sunday, July 26, with free events, live music, art shows and\u00a0walking tours.<\/p>\n For example, on Wednesday there’s a beginner’s workshop for those interested in lino cuts and creating custom tote bags. On Thursday, there’s plein air drawing tour. And on Sunday there’s a street photography walking tour.<\/p>\n The epicentre of the festival is Saturday with a day of free music in Maclean Park with public art, food trucks and a beer garden. On stages there’ll be acts like Wack, Buddie and Stephen Hamm: Theremin Man.<\/p>\n When: Now until Sunday, July 26. Saturday’s concert runs from 3 to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Maclean Park and the Eastside Arts District (which centres\u00a0on the Strathcona and Commercial Drive neigbourhoods\u00a0and nearby areas)<\/p>\n Cost: Events and activities range from free to $40 and up. More info on the Eastside Arts Festival website<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Drive In at the Mall<\/p>\n The last drive-in theatre in the region may have closed, but this summer Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre is reviving the fun way to watch films.<\/p>\n The summer series starts this week, with a screen set up in the mall’s parking lot.\u00a0<\/p>\n And instead of a concession stand, the mall’s food court can be used for snacks or dinner.<\/p>\n This week’s film is the Oscar-winning Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. Find more info on Lansdowne Centre’s Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n When: Wednesday, July 22. First-come, first-served. Film will start at sunset.<\/p>\n Where: Lansdowne Centre –\u00a05300 Number 3 Rd. (Northwest parking lot)<\/p>\n Cost: Free<\/p>\n Vancouver Fetish Weekend<\/p>\n Ball gags, costumes\u00a0and latex sound like your cup of tea?.<\/p>\n The Vancouver Fetish Weekend is back, and it’s more than a weekend. Kicking things off on July 23 with a meet-and-greet, the 12th edition runs until July 27 (ending with a group beach trip).<\/p>\n Events include multiple balls (as in dances), a day cruise\u00a0and a pub afternoon.<\/p>\n When: Thursday, July 23 to Monday, July 27.<\/p>\n Where: Various Vancouver venues.<\/p>\n Cost: Varies from free (the beach trip) to $253 (which includes entry to all events including a day cruise). Buy tickets via\u00a0the Fetish Weekend website<\/a><\/p>\n Clubbing for people with a bedtime<\/p>\n Bed by 10 is coming back to Vancouver.<\/p>\n The club night for people who don’t want to be out late is taking over Celebrities for a night\u00a0evening of retro hits that starts at 4 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Or you could do this and then head to the Fetish Ball, which will just be getting underway.<\/p>\n Music will be ideal for those who hit the clubs in the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s.<\/p>\n When: Saturday, July 25, from 4 p.m to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Celebrities Nightclub –\u00a01022 Davie St<\/p>\n Cost: $60 plus fees. Buy tickets via Like it Love it<\/a><\/p>\n