The Top 5 Things To Do This Week

Monday, March 16, 2009 – Single Transferable Vote

Take action by learning more about provincial electoral reform. Attend this free information session at Britannia Community Centre (1661 Napier) from 8 to 9 pm.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 – The Irish Rovers

Longtime Canadian-Irish folk-pop group The Irish Rovers perform at the River Rock Show Theatre tonight (8811 River Rd., Richmond). Hear classics like “The Unicorn” and “Wasn't That a Party.” The Irish Rovers are performing two shows, one at 4 pm and one at 8 pm, and you can find tickets at ticketmaster.ca.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 – Lady Gaga

New York pop singer-songwriter Lady Gaga performs at the Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville St.) at 9:15 pm tonight. Lady Gaga performs tunes from her debut CD The Fame, with guests White Tie Affair, Cinema Bizarre, and Chester French. Find tickets at ticketmaster.ca.

Thursday, March 19, 2009 – Vancouver Canucks Vs. St. Louis Blues

See the Vancouver Canucks take on Paul Kariya and the St. Louis Blues tonight at GM Place. Tickets range from $26.26 to $227.50 at ticketmaster.ca; the game starts at 7 pm.

Friday, March 20, 2009 - Vancouver Chamber Choir presents West Meets East

Welcome the Vancouver Chamber Choir back from their latest Maritimes tour. Every year the choir travels to a different region of Canada, and they've brought back some East Coast-inspired music from their recent travels. Jon Washburn conducts the performance, which takes place at Ryerson United Church (2195 West 45th Ave.), until the 22nd. Find show times and information at vancouverchamberchoir.com.

Saturday, March 21, 2009 – Vancouver Orchid Festival at Vandusen Botanical Gardens

It is technically spring time, although you wouldn't know it by the weather we've been having. See the beauty of orchids in bloom and support a great cause at the Vancouver Orchid Festival and sale on today and Sunday at VanDusen Botanical Garden (5251 Oak St). The sale will raise funds for the Pacific Northwest Judging Center-Vancouver Supplemental and canned food drive for A Loving Spoonful (a volunteer-driven society that provides free, nutritious meals to people living with HIV/AIDS in Greater Vancouver). Browse a variety of orchids, orchid art and other plants. Find more information, including ticket prices and a discount admission coupon at orchidfest.com.

Sunday, March 22, 2009 – Pacific Theatre presents A Time to Dance

The 2006 season of LiLiA! was loved by both critics and audiences, and now Libby Skala brings A Time to Dance to the Pacific Theatre stage (1440 West 12th Ave.) until April 4. A Time To Dance is a companion piece that recounts the story of Libby's great-aunt Lisl, a pioneer of modern dance. The performance is a celebration of survival and love as Lisl attempts to find her own way out of the shadow of her renowned sister while under the threat of the Nazi regime. Find more info at pacifictheatre.org/productions/2008-2009/time-to-dance/index.htm.