The Top 5 Things To Do This Week

Monday, March 23, 2009 – Plain White T's

Remember the constantly-played song “Hey There Delilah?” You may not have known the artists, chances are you heard it somewhere. The Plain White T's are in Vancouver to play songs  from their new CD Big Bad World, with guests the Februarys opening. Doors open at 8 pm at Richard's on Richards (1036 Richards); get tickets from ticketmaster.ca or at Zulu, Scrape and Scratch Records.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 – Vancouver Fashion Week

VFW is known as “the West Coast's most prestigious industry event”, bringing together established and new designers. Events include eco-fashion, winter wear, streetwear shows, both local and international designers, as well as elegant galas, designer meet and greet and more.

Fashion vs. Rock will be taking place on Sunday, March 29 at Storeyum, hosted by The Hour's George Stroumboulopoulos. Special DJ performances by guests like Justin Peroff and Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene, Eon Sinclair of Bedouin Soundclash, and James Hall of Sam Roberts, along with special guests My!Gay!Husband!, Trevor Risk and Blondtron & Kay. Limited tickets are available at gettickets.ca, and all donations will go to the David Suzuki Foundation.

Visit vanfashionweek.com for more info on all events and show times.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 – Moving Green Into The Mainstream

Learn more about green initiatives in the mainstream from Barbra Batshalom, the founder of the Green Roundtable, an independent nonprofit that is involved in various areas of sustainable development. The lecture is $10 or free for Cascadia members and students, and takes place at the Alice MacKay room in the Vancouver Public Library (350 W. Georgia) at 5:30 pm. Get more info at cascadiagbc.org.

Thursday, March 26, 2009 –  Art Bergman

Vancouver rocker Art Bergman is at Richard's on Richards tonight with guests Rat Silo (ex members of Sons of Freedom) and TV Heart Attack. Doors open at 8 pm, get tickets at ticketmaster.ca or at Zulu or Scratch Records.

Friday, March 27,  2009 – Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival

Come enjoy tastings of more than 1,700 wines from 15 countries at the Playhouse Wine Fest, on until March 29. The event takes place at various locations around Vancouver and also features seminars, trade events, galas, and dinners. Find out more at playhousewinefest.com.

Saturday, March 28, 2009 – Erato Ensemble: An Evening with Erik Satie

Enjoy an evening of songs and piano music by the French composer Erik Satie, including a rare performance of his cantata Socrate, accompanied by dancers. The show is at St. Andrew's Wesley Church (1022 Nelson), and tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. Order by phone at 604-684-2787, and find out more at eratoensemble.com/index.php?pr=About_Us.

Sunday, March 29, 2009 - Ideal Home Exhibition

From now until March 29, check out the Ideal Home Exhibition, featuring architects, construction and painting companies, landscapers, and even a specialist on geothermal heating. Admission is free to the event at the Harry Jerome Recreation Complex (123 East 23rd St., North Van). Find out more at fivestarmarketing.ca.