VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – There are shows of all kinds happening in the Lower Mainland this weekend.

Vancouver International Film Festival begins Saturday and runs until October 12th at the VanCity Theatre on Seymour.

The Material Girl herself, Madonna is playing Rogers arena Saturday and Sunday


VANPEX 2012: The annual regional stamp exhibition and sale sponsored by the BC Philatelic Society is on this weekend at West Burnaby United Church on Sussex Avenue in Burnaby. VANPEX will also be highlighting the centenary of the 1912 sinking of R.M.S. Titanic as its main theme. The secondary theme will be the Jubilee Anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

The Whitecaps host the Sounders Saturday night at BC Place.

Snowbird RV Show & Sale is on this weekend at the Tradex in Abbotsford.

Learn all about the history and varieties of sparkling wines at the Bubbly Seminar Saturday night at the BC Wine School on 6th near Manitoba.

Ever want to learn basic greetings in other languages? Here’s your chance.  Visit Language and Culture Discovery Saturday afternoon at Robson Square.  You can also learn how to write your name in Chinese calligraphy and enjoy food from around the world and great music.  Admission is free.

Bring the kids out to Community Day at Westminster House in New West Saturday and take part in lots of fun activities, great food and there will even be a raffle for a Vespa.  Best of all — admission is free.

Come help raise money for local Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada programs at the Walk and Run for Smiles Saturday at Pacific Spirit Regional Park.

Visit a Night on Broadway Saturday night at the Surrey Arts Centre where local musicians will perform the hits of Broadway.  Money raised will help the Surrey Food Bank.

Drop by Burnaby Mountain’s UniverCity Town Square on Saturday for the It’s Your Mountain Fall Festival.  There will be special guests, a barbeque, games and a farmer’s market.  Admission is free.

Ever thought your might be interested in working for Tupperware, Partylite, Pampered Chef or Avon?  Then drop by the Home-Based Business Fair Saturday at the Steveston Community Centre. Call 604-729-7326 for more details.

Put on your sneakers and come out for a Walking Tour of Strathcona North of Hastings on Saturday where local historian James Johnstone will show you all over the unique area.

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run For The Cure is on Sunday at Concord Pacific Place.

The Giants host the Spokane Chiefs Sunday afternoon at the Pacific Coliseum.

Check out the Interior Design Show West on this weekend at the Vancouver Convention Center.

Mark World Rivers Day on Sunday at BCIT where you will learn more about the importance of the small and great waterways of the world.  Admission is free.

Mark BC Rivers Day at the Britannia Mine Museum where you and th kids can take part in experiments, learn how water is cleaned, check out an historical picture presentation and many more fun things to do.

Bring the kids out to an interactive celebration Sunday at Thompson Community Centre in Richmond where your little ones can play with clay, make Halloween cards, decorate face masks and much more.  Best of all — it won’t cost you a dime.

Drop by Lumberman’s Arch Sunday and help raise money for autism at the Walk Now for Autism Speaks.

Come Hike 4 Huntington’s Sunday at the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver and enjoy the wonderful trains and family entertainment and activities — all while helping a good cause. Call  604-682-3269 ext. 6159 for more information.