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Looking for something to do on Sunday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 13 events happening in or around Vancouver on Sunday, August 14.

CONCERTS

American punk band Four Year Strong tours in support of its latest self-titled release, with guests Like Pacific and Safe to Say, at the Cobalt.

BENEFITS

At the Cypress Challenge, you can climb the mountain and raise money for pancreatic-cancer research done by the B.C. Cancer Foundation. Held at Cypress Mountain.

ET CETERA

The Indoor Gardening Expo features leading international exhibitors, interactive displays, a VIP seminar and expert panel, and education sessions. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre East.

Pakistan Festival 2016 showcases the cultural heritage, diversity, geography, music, dress, cuisine, customs, and traditions of Pakistan. Held at Jack Poole Plaza.

As part of the Sunset Series, the City of Richmond presents live music, movie screenings, a free YYoga class, beach volleyball, and food trucks. Held at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

FORUMS

Join Vancouver author Lisa Anne Smith for a presentation on Joe Fortes, Trinidadian lifeguard and swimming instructor at English Bay Beach, circa 1887 - 1922. Lemonade and banana bread will be served. Held at the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum.

COMEDY

At STREETFIGHT Improv, two teams battle it out for your laughs and votes. Held at Havana Theatre.

Instant Theatre Company presents comedy by new improv duos at Havana Theatre.

DANCE

Free summer dance series All Over the Map presents a performance by Fin de Fiesta Flamenco at Ron Basford Park.

LITERARY EVENTS

Celebrate Jane Austen with afternoon tea and conversation with Austen scholar Miranda Burgess. Held at Hycroft Manor.

MUSIC

At the Roedde House Museum, pianist Stephen Smith performs works by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Grieg, Grainger, and Godowsky.

THEATRE

Local outdoor Shakespeare festival Bard on the Beach presents performances of Othello and The Merry Wives of Windsor. Held at Vanier Park.

Outdoor-theatre event Theatre Under the Stars showcases a production of West Side Story at Malkin Bowl.