Top Things To Do in Vancouver This Week

Monday, March 30, 2009 – Georgia Street Metis Exhibit

From now until April 30, visit the RBC Main Branch Vancouver to see the Georgia Street Metis Exhibit. See a variety of beautiful Metis artwork and accessories on display. For more info, check out milanart.ca/index_163.html.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 – Beyonce

See Grammy-winning singer/actress Beyonce – or is it Sasha Fierce now - perform at GM Place (800 Griffiths Way) tonight. Bet she'll get the room to stand up and dance with “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” other songs from her latest CD I Am...Sasha Fierce, and older Beyonce classics. Guest Eva Avila opens, doors at 6:30 pm with the show starting at 7:30. Get tickets at www.tickets.vancouver.com/ResultsEvent.aspx?event=Beyonce&pcatid=2.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 – Vancouver International Auto Show

Find over 450 new makes and models from auto manufactures as well as concept cars, vintage autos and racing vehicles on display. The show continues until April 5 at BC Place Stadium (777 Pacific). Tickets are $15/10/4, and you can find out more at vancouverinternationalautoshow.com.

Thursday, April 2, 2009 – 20 Chefs, 20 Nights, 20 Homes

The Arts Club Theatre presents 20 Chefs, 20 Nights, 20 Homes, which brings some of Vancouver's top chefs into gorgeous homes around Vancouver to teach intimate cooking classes. Until May 28, learn hands-on food preparation and wine pairings from chefs at great restaurants like the Fish House in Stanley Park, Diva at the Met, Cru, Gastropod and more. Participation is limited for each class – between 12 and 35 people – so book early. You can get tickets for $125 per person, or two classes for $100 per class (same person must use both tickets). Learn more about the event at artsclub.com.

Friday, April 3, 2009 – Racket Ralley

The Racket Ralley Tournament features some of the world's best in badminton and table tennis competiting at the Richmond Olympic Oval (6111 River Rd. in Richmond), on until April 5. Find more information at racketrally.net.

Saturday, April 4, 2009 – Travis

Scottish alt-rockers Travis return to Vancouver to perform songs from their new CD Ode to J Smith, with guests the Republic Tigers. The doors open at 8 pm, show starts at 9:15 pm, and tickets are available at tickets.vancouver.com/ResultsEvent.aspx?event=Travis.

Sunday, April 5, 2009 - The Canadian Makeup Show

See what's new in the world of makeup products and watch demonstrations by celebrity artists and industry competitions. The event is on today from 10 am to 6 pm at the PNE Agrodome, and tickets are $65/50/40/30. Get more info at canadianmakeupshow.com.