The Top Things to Do in Vancouver August 24- 30, 2009

Monday, August 24, 2009 –Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello is at the Malkin Bowl (Stanley Park) tonight at 7 pm. Get tickets at Vancouver.com.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 – The Art of Realism

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents The Art of Realism, on until the 29th. The show features realistic drawings exploring how light reacts with various surfaces. The aim was to get as photo-realistic finish as possible while using only pencil and paper. See North Van Arts Council for more information and features artists.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - The Pretenders 

See the legendary Pretenders at the Malkin Bowl at Stanley Park. Special guests are Cat Power and Juliette Lewis.Get tickets at Vancouver.com.

Thursday, August 27, 2009 –Mystery Dinner Cruise

Cruise beautiful English Bay but keep looking over your shoulder - there are seven nefarious characters among the passengers. Starting at 6 pm, the Mystery Cruise, presented by Slixer Entertainment and Accent Cruises, includes fun, mystery and a three course dinner. Tickets are $75 at Slixer, or call 604-737-1750.

Friday, August 28,  2009 –   Laser & Light Shows

Rock out to Laser Zeppelin (Fri-Sat, 8 pm), Laser Coldplay (Fri-Sat, 9:15 pm), and Dark Side of the Moon (Fri-Sat, 10:20 pm) a the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre (1100 Chestnut). Tickets are $10.75; find out more here.

Saturday, August 29, 2009 –   Vancouver Whitecaps Vs. Rochester Rhinos

The Whitecaps take on the Rhinos at 7 pm at Swangard Stadium (3883 Imperial St., Burnaby). Get more information at Whitecaps FC. Get tickets here.

Sunday, August 30, 2009 – Meltdown!

From now until Dec. 2009, The Maritime Museum (1905 Ogden Avenue) presents Meltdown! The exhibit focuses on climate change and its impact on the oceans and Arctic. Get exhibit details at the Maritime Museum site.