Top Things to Do in Vancouver This Week

It's looking like it will be a week of beautiful, sunny weather, but the forecast shows clouds and rain all through the weekend. Hopefully you have some time to enjoy the outdoors at some point, or you'll just have to stare longingly out the window. Here are some things to do in and around Vancouver this week:

Monday, April 27, 2009 – Canstruction 2009

See gravity-defying sculptures made entirely out of cans of food at Canstruction Vancouver 2009, presented by Terasen. This is the seventh year of Canstruction, and the theme is "THROUGHOUT HISTORY from Caveman to Spaceman". All cans will be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, and while admission is free, cash donations are appreciated as every $1 donated means $3 worth of food for the food bank.

Canstruction is at the New Vancouver Convention Centre West Building (1055 Canada Place), Exhibition Hall C until Sunday, May 3, 10 to 6 daily. Find out more at Canstruction Vancouver.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 – Chris Cornell

Former Soundgarden and Audioslave vocalist Chris Cornell is at the Commodore (868 Granville) tonight to perform songs from his new CD Scream. Doors open at 8, and the show starts at 9, with guests the Crash Kings. Get tickets here.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 –Age of Arousal

Age of Arousal takes place in 1885, during the time of the growing suffrage movement in London, and tells the story of ex-militant Mary, who runs a school for female secretaries with her lover Rhoda. Chaos ensues upon the arrival of three spinster sisters and the charismatic Everard. Age of Arousal continues until May 9 at the Arts Club Theatre Granville Island stage (1585 Johnston Street). Get tickets and info at Touchstone Theatre.

Thursday, April 30, 2009 –    Jeans Day

Wear your denim for a good cause today! Thousands of people from across the province will be participating in Jeans Day by purchasing a $20 lapel pin or a $5 button before or on April 30. Jeans Day has raised over $9 million for BC Children’s Hospital, and this year's goal is $1.35 million. Funds raised to to support clinical care and research into prevention, treatments and cures for childhood diseases, as well as community programs and medical equipment. Get your lapel pins and buttons at Save On Foods, Overwaitea Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Cooper’s Foods, Urban Fare, London Drugs, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Thrifty Foods and Costco. For more information visit the Jeans Day site.

Friday, May 1,  2009 – How Soon Is Now

It's the last few days of How Soon Is Now, a selection of sculpture, painting, video, audio works, architecture, site-specific projects and events at the Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Hornby St). The exhibition features recent BC art from a number of different artists, and is on until May 3. Visit the Art Gallery for schedule, info and ticket prices.

Saturday, May 2, 2009 –Buckcherry & Papa Roach

Haven't heard them for awhile...American rockers Buckcherry and Papa Roach (shout out to Vacaville) will be at the Thunderbird Arena (6066 Thunderbird Blvd.) at UBC with guests the Trews and Rev Theory. Get tickets and info here.

Sunday, May 3, 2009 - Make It

Enjoy a local craft show and music event featuring clothing, art and accessories from over 60 Canadian designers. Also, beer, wine and DJ sets - what more do you need? Today is the last day of the show at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews, Yaletown). For designer information and schedule click here.