The Top Things to Do in Vancouver August 17 - 23, 2009

Monday, August 17, 2009 – Playland

Visit Playland this year at the PNE and ride the wooden rollercoaster, thrilling rides like Hell's Gate and the Drop Zone, and of course, taste delicious mini donuts. Starting this Saturday is the Fair at the PNE, on until Sept. 27, featuring the Toon Rock Parade, Superdogs, KABOOM! A Pyro Musical Spectacular, Tom Cochrane with Red Rider, April Wine, En Vogue, and more. Playland at the PNE is at 2901 East Hastings St.; ind out more at the PNE.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 –Silversun Pickups

LA modern rock band the Silversun Pickups hit the Commodore (868 Granville Street ) tonight. Buy tickets at Vancouver.com.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 –  Green Drinks

Socialize with others passionate about environmental issues with Green Drinks at Steamworks Pub (375 Water St.). Learn more at Green Drinks.

Thursday, August 20, 2009 – SHINE: A Burlesque Musical  

SHINE brings together two songwriters and a burlesque company for an exciting, audacious night of fun at The Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright Street, Granville Island). The show runs from Wednesday to Saturday at 8 pm, and tickets are $25. Find out more at Shine Musical.

Friday, August 21,  2009 –  BC Lions

The BC Lions take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers tonight at 7:30 pm. Get tickets.

Saturday, August 22, 2009 –  Run For A Cure. Walk for the Kids

Support two great causes at this fundraiser at Au Bar in downtown Vancouver. Half the funds raised will go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and the other half will go to the Missing Children Society. Find info about the event at Au Bar.

Sunday, August 23, 2009 – Kings of Leon

Get tickets for the Kings of Leon show.