Things to Do This Week, August 23 to 29, 2010

What are you up to this week? Are you working towards the long weekend, or taking advantage of the last sunny days of summer? Here's what's going on in Vancouver from August 23 - 29:

Monday, August 23, 2010 – Lady Gaga

Part concert, part pop-electro opera, Lady Gaga brings her theatrics to Rogers Place (800 Griffiths Way) tonight at 8 pm. Get great prices on tickets at Vancouver.com.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 – Forensic Science for Kids

Kids can learn more about how police use fingerprints, blood, bullets and bugs to solve crimes! Until the 31st, bring the family to the Police Museum (240 East Cordova) for an “arresting experience.” The museum is offering numerous themed workshops, which require reservations in advance.  Call 604-665-3346 or visit their site for more info.

Wednesday August 25, 2010 – Fair at the PNE

Don’t miss out on the fun! It’s almost the end of the Fair at the PNE, so come and enjoy BC’s largest summer event while you still have the chance. Check out the daily parade, cultural shows, Superdogs, and over 50 amusement rides. See featured events.

Thursday, August 26, 2010 –Walking with Dinosaurs

See the event modeled after the award-winning BBC TV series, Walking with Dinosaurs. Enjoy this arena spectacular at Rogers Arena (800 Griffiths Way) that took ages to build. Walk amongst 15 life-size, automated dinosaurs from the Triassic to Jurassic periods, hear them roar, and watch them walk and fight. Pick up tickets for the family.

Friday, August 27, 2010 – Vampire Weekend

New York quartet Vampire Weekend is at the Malkin Bowl at Stanley Park (610 Pipeline Road) tonight at 7:00 pm. The band adds African sounds, woodwind instruments, reggae rhythms and hand drums, all while staying true to their own pop persona. Check them out – get tickets here.

Saturday, August 28, 2010 – Kraft Peanut Butter Bears Spread the Feeling

Help support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society as the Kraft Peanut Butter Bears give out free hugs at the Vancouver Aquarium. The “Smoothie” and “Crunchy” bears will be giving out hugs in an effort to relieve hunger: for each hug given, Kraft Peanut Butter will donate a 500 gram jar of peanut butter to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, which helps up to 25,000 individuals each week, 40% of those being children. Their goal is to round up 10,000 jars of peanut butter, so help out by going to the Aquarium on Saturday, or by sending a virtual hug online at Spread the Feeling.

Sunday, August 29, 2010 – Blue Rodeo

Are they a country band or not? See if you can figure it out once and for all at the Blue Rodeo concert tonight at the Malkin Bowl at Stanley Park ((610 Pipeline Road) at 7 pm. You can still buy great seats at a great price.