The Top Things to Do in Vancouver July 27 to August 2, 2009

It looks like another gorgeous week, with the forecast calling for sunny days straight through next weekend. This week there are numerous Vancouver Pride events leading up to the much-anticipated Vancouver Pride Parade on Sunday, August 2nd. Check out the Pride Parade writeup below, or visit Vancouver Pride for all the event details.

Monday, July 27, 2009 – Macbeth

This isn't your classic take on Macbeth. Take fifteen teen actors, a group of emerging directors and professional directors-turned-instructors, and put them in a room to rehearse for four weeks. See the outcome of their adaptation of Macbeth for free on Granville Island (Ron Basford Park, Performance Works Outdoor Stage) until August 15. Visit Carousel Theatre for more info.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 – Blink 182

New school punk trio Blink 182 is at GM Place tonight at 7 pm. Get tickets here.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 – HSBC Celebration of Light

Tonight the UK dazzles with their pyro-musical presentation at English Bay. Enjoy musical stylings beforehand at SHOREfest, a nightly unplugged performance by Canadian artists on the Bathhouse Roof in English Bay. Tonight it's 54 40, Barney Bentall and Dustin Bentall. Get showtimes, fireworks info and directions at Celebration of Light.

Thursday, July 30, 2009 – The Moody Blues

Classical rock veterans the Moody Blues take the stage at the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts (777 Homer Street) at 7:30. Go back in time with songs like “Nights in White Satin” and “Your Wildest Dreams.” Buy tickets here.

Friday, July 31,  2009 – Harmony Arts Festival

Bring the kids for lots of family fun: various art projects and installations, face painting, and performances by Rick Scott and the North Shore's Beverley Elliott & the Billionaires. The event takes place at John Lawson Park (16th and Argyle, West Van), and admission is free. Find out more at Harmony Arts.

Saturday, August 1, 2009 – Walking The Ruins: Fragments Of Vancouver

Today is the last day to take a historical and theatrical walk through various Vancouver sites. Join the  Miss Guides walking collective for Walking The Ruins: Fragments Of Vancouver, which takes you through urban neighbourhoods and attractions around the city for about an hour. Tickets are $20, get more info at the Miss Guides site.

Sunday, August 2, 2009 – Vancouver Pride Parade

This year over 150 parade entries will make their way from Denman St. to Sunset Beach. Bring your sunscreen and get set up on the parade route for noon, then head over to the Pride Festival at Sunset Beach (11 am to 6 pm) for live music, vendors, and a beer garden. Vancouver Pride has all the details.