Angelique Francis plays Blue Frog By Steve Newton MONDAY TO FRIDAY: True Tribal: Contemporary Expressions of Ancestral Tattoo Practices explores 30-plus years of Indigenous tattooing from around the world and showcases the artists who are reconnecting with traditional skin-marking practices, at the Museum of Vancouver. TUESDAY TO FRIDAY: the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash is … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, August 5 to 9
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Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, August 2 to 4
Rocky Horror screens at the Rio By Steve Newton FRIDAY: late-night screening at the Rio Theatre of director Jim Sharman's 1975 musical-comedy The Rocky Horror Picture Show, starring Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Here's my interview with Tim Curry from 1990. FRIDAY: Scottish rockers Nazareth, featuring original bassist Pete Agnew, play the Great Canadian Casino … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, August 2 to 4
Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, July 26 to 28
Alejandro Escovedo plays the Pearl By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Comedy Here Often? features standup comedy at 604 Studios by Michaela Chung, Mike Greenwood, Smaranda Luna, Tyler Boissonnault, and headliner Joey Comisso. FRIDAY: the Cool Blues Show at Fort Langley Community Park features performances by Tom Lavin & Powder Blues, Rick Estrin and the Nightcats, Miss … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, July 26 to 28
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, July 8 to 12
Rock 'n' Roll High School screens at the Rio By Steve Newton MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Emily Carr: A Room of Her Own, running until January 2025 at the Vancouver Art Gallery, features approximately 25 works drawn from the Gallery’s Emily Carr Collection, the most comprehensive holdings of her work in the world. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, July 8 to 12
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, July 5 to 7
The Stones play BC Place By Steve Newton FRIDAY: British rock legends the Rolling Stones perform their hits and tunes from new album Hackney Diamonds at BC Place. FRIDAY: Canadian alt-rock act Softcult, featuring twin sisters Phoenix and Mercedes Arn-Horn, plays tunes from new EP Heaven at the Pearl, with guests Present. Ring of Fire … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, July 5 to 7
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, July 1 to 5
Coast to Coast plays Surrey Canada Day By Steve Newton MONDAY: Canada Together is a Canada Day celebration at Canada Place featuring food trucks, kids' entertainment, Indigenous displays, and mainstage performances by Said the Whale, Fake Shark, and the Free Label. MONDAY: Surrey Canada Day features free mainstage performances by the Sheepdogs, Sass Jordan, and … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, July 1 to 5
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, June 28 to 30
Scott Smith and the Midnight Riders play the Shipyards By Steve Newton FRIDAY: late-night screening at the Rio Theatre of director Ti West's 2022 horror flick X, about a group of young filmmakers who set out to make an adult film in rural Texas and wind up fighting for their lives. FRIDAY: the third night … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, June 28 to 30
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 24 to 28
X screens at the Rio By Steve Newton MONDAY TO FRIDAY: True Tribal: Contemporary Expressions of Ancestral Tattoo Practices explores 30-plus years of Indigenous tattooing from around the world and showcases the artists who are reconnecting with traditional skin-marking practices, at the Museum of Vancouver. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Emily Carr: A Room of Her Own, … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 24 to 28
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, June 21 to 23
The Pack A.D. plays the Rickshaw bob hanham photo By Steve Newton FRIDAY: American standup comedian, writer, actor, and podcaster Marc Maron performs at the Vogue Theatre. FRIDAY: Vancouver roots-rock sextet the Matinee performs tunes from new Steve Dawson-produced album, Change of Scene, at White Rock's Blue Frog Studios. FRIDAY: local author Chris Wong discusses … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, June 21 to 23
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 17 to 21
The Pack A.D. plays the Rickshaw bob hanham photo By Steve Newton MONDAY: the Dancing on the Edge Festival features more than 30 contemporary dance performances by Canadian artists, running until June 22 at various Vancouver venues. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: True Tribal: Contemporary Expressions of Ancestral Tattoo Practices explores 30-plus years of Indigenous tattooing from … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 17 to 21
Newt’s top 10 (or 20) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, December 8 to 10
Krystle Dos Santos performs at Liven UP--Coal Harbour By Steve Newton FRIDAY: screening at the Cinematheque of the 1997 Japanese crime drama Hana-bi, written, directed, and edited by Takeshi Kitano, who also stars in it. FRIDAY: Charlie Demers hosts East Van Laugh Riot at the Rio Theatre, featuring standup comedy by Alannah Brittany and Citizen … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 20) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, December 8 to 10
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 Metro Vancouver this weekend, June 23 to 25
Shaun Verreault plays Guilt and Co. By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Vancouver country-rock band Pistol Whip the Devil plays the Roxy Cabaret, with guests the Railtown Prophets. FRIDAY: early Van Halen (David Lee Roth-era) tribute band Fair Warning, featuring former Soulbender guitarist Dave Groves as Eddie Van Halen, plays White Rock's Blue Frog Studios. Pray they … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, June 23 to 25