The Top Things to Do in Vancouver August 10- 16, 2009

Monday, August 10, 2009 – Madeleine Peyroux

See the soulful French American jazz singer Madelain Peyroux, who is often compared to Billie Holiday. Find tickets on Vancouver.com.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 –  Chicks With Sticks

Join a charity golf tournament by women for women with contests, product samples, gourmet meals, auctions, and much more. Proceeds go to the Kids Help Phone. The event will be held at Greenacres Golf Course (5040 No. 6 Rd., Richmond). Find more information at Kids Help Phone.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 –  Korean Hanji Papermaking And Hanji Contemporary Art

Come out for a lecture by renowned Korean artist Sang-Jae Nam, who will talk about the craft of Korean papermaking. The lecture begins at 7:30 pm at the Emily Carr University, Room 301 (1399 Johnston, Granville Island). More info here.

Thursday, August 13, 2009 –  Vancouverism By Bicycle

Enjoy a cycling tour of urban Vancouver's architectural landmarks. Cycling tours continue to Aug. 22, and tickets are $45/55 with lunch, which includes entrance to the Velo-City exhibition at the Museum of Vancouver ( 1100 Chestnut). More information at the Museum of Vancouver.

Friday, August 14,  2009 – Rebirth

Rebirth is a fashion show by students from a variety of fashion schools in the greater Vancouver area. See up and coming designers and new fashions at 9:30 pm. Tickets are $20, which includes one drink, and Rebirth is at Modern (7 Alexander St). Find out more at the Rebirth site.

Saturday, August 15, 2009 -Vans Warped Tour

See bands like Alexisonfire, Inward Eye, Less Than Jake, NOFX, the White Tie Affair, Green Means Go, Bad Religion and dozens more at UBC Thunderbird Stadium (6066 Stadium Road) at the annual rock fest Vans Warped Tour. Buy tickets here.

Saturday, August 16, 2009 –  Latin Summer Fest

Things will heat up at the 9th annual Latin Summer Fest at Trout Lake Park (2100 block East 19th Ave). There will be a parade along Commercial Drive, followed by an import market, food pavilions, kid's activity area, and an outdoor stage for Latin performances. See Latin Summer Fest for more details.

Sunday, August 17, 2009 – Kings of Leon

You can still get tickets for alternative rock band Kings of Leon.