Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, July 28 to 30

Enter the Dragon screens at the Rio By Steve Newton FRIDAY: late-night screening at the Rio Theatre of director Walter Hill's 1979 action-thriller about street gangs battling in New York City, The Warriors. FRIDAY: L.A. rock band Fishbone plays a fusion of ska, punk, funk, metal, reggae, and soul at the Rickshaw Theatre, with guest … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, July 28 to 30

Newt’s top 10 (or 11) things to do in Vancouver this week, July 24 to 28

The Warriors screens at the Rio By Steve Newton MONDAY: 50th anniversary screening at the Rio Theatre of director D.A. Pennebaker's Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders From Mars: The Motion Picture, the concert film documenting David Bowie’s final performance as his musical alter-ego Ziggy Stardust, digitally restored with never-before-seen footage. MONDAY: British pop duo from … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 11) things to do in Vancouver this week, July 24 to 28

Newt’s top 10 (or 13) things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, July 21 to 23

Devin Townsend plays Thunderbird Arena By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Dreamsonic 2023, a prog-metal extravaganza featuring Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, and Animals as Leaders., takes place at Thunderbird Arena. Caution: it might be loud. FRIDAY: American comedian and actor Brad Williams performs two shows of standup at the Rio Theatre. Early show SOLD OUT. FRIDAY: the Vancouver Whitecaps take on … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 13) things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, July 21 to 23

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, July 10 to 14

Fast Times at Ridgemont High screens at VIFF Centre By Steve Newton MONDAY TO FRIDAY: the 35th annual Dancing on the Edge Festival, running to July 15 at various Vancouver venues, features over 30 performances by top Canadian dance artists. Get yer dance on! MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: screenings at the VIFF Centre of director Amy … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, July 10 to 14

Newt’s top 10 (or 12) things to do in Vancouver this week, July 3 to 7

By Steve Newton TUESDAY: the Rickshaw presents Montreal-based Celtic-punk band the Peelers at LanaLou's Restaurant, with guest Johnny Trash. TUESDAY TO FRIDAY: the Arts Club Theatre Company presents the musical Million Dollar Quartet-- which depicts the famed 1956 jam session between Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins--at the Granville Island Stage. … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 12) things to do in Vancouver this week, July 3 to 7

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, June 30 to July 2

Scott Smith plays the Shipyards By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Comedy Here Often?'s Summer Showcase at 604 Studios features headliner Sophia Johnson, with guests Rory Dunn, George Ridgen, and Rachel Schaefer. Get your laugh on. FRIDAY: the Blind Pig Festival presents performances by Jay Gavin, COL WILL, and the Steve Kozak Band at Granville Island's Waterfront … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, June 30 to July 2

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 26-30

Escape from New York screens at the VIFF Centre By Steve Newton MONDAY: screening at the Rio Theatre of the fifth entry in the Evil Dead film franchise, writer-director Lee Cronin's Evil Dead Rise. TUESDAY: American comedian and actress Maria Bamford performs two standup shows at the Rio Theatre. First show SOLD OUT. TUESDAY TO … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 26-30

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, June 19 to 23

Planet Terror screens at the Rio By Steve Newton MONDAY: screening at the VIFF Centre of director Anton Corbijn‘s documentary Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipnosis), which tells the story of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey “Po” Powell, the creative forces behind the iconic album-art design studio, Hipgnosis. MONDAY: screening at the Rio Theatre of Alien (The Director’s Cut), Ridley Scott’s modern … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, June 19 to 23

Newt’s top 10 (or 13) things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, June 16 to 18

The Allmost Brothers play the Anza Club By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Canadian rock legends April Wine play the Commodore Ballroom. Note: original singer-songwriter-guitarist and founder Myles Goodwyn will not appear; he retired from touring last year. Still, who else wants to hear “Sign of the Gypsy Queen”? FRIDAY: Allman Brothers tribute band the Allmost Brothers, featuring guitarists Todd Taylor and Johannes Grammes, plays two … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 13) things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, June 16 to 18

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 12-16

Dazed and Confused screens at the Rio By Steve Newton MONDAY: screening at the Rio Theatre of director Anton Corbijn‘s documentary Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipnosis), which tells the story of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey “Po” Powell, the creative forces behind the iconic album-art design studio, Hipgnosis. MONDAY: Timbre Concerts presents American alt-rocker Louise Post, formerly of Veruca Salt, at … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 12-16

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 5 to 9

Sisu screens at the Rio By Steve Newton TUESDAY TO FRIDAY: Renegade Arts Co. presents Spring Awakening, the Tony-winning pop-rock musical about German teens discovering sexuality and navigating adolescence, running until June 10 at the Shop Theatre. WEDNESDAY: Elvis Costello & the Imposters, play the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, with guest guitarist Charlie Sexton and opening act … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 5 to 9