Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, December 8 to 12

Vancouver blues-rock quartet Terminal Station, featuring singer-guitarist Scott Smith, plays White Rock's Blue Frog Studios on Friday.

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, June 27 to 29

Screening at the Rio on Sunday of a 30th anniversary restoration of Paul Verhoeven's controversial satire and camp classic Showgirls.

Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this week, March 10 to 14

One-man band Bob Log III plays old Silvertone archtop guitars and wears a helmet wired to a telephone receiver at the Biltmore on Thursday.

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, November 22 to 24

Canadian supergroup the Trans-Canada Highwaymen plays a fundraising gala/cocktail reception at West Van's Kay Meek Arts Centre on Saturday.

Newt’s top 10 (or 15) Vancouver concerts in November

lisa guliak photo Toque plays Great Canadian Casino Vancouver By Steve Newton Animals as Leaders: instrumental prog-metal band composed of lead guitarist Tosin Abasi, rhythm guitarist Javier Reyes, and drummer Matt Garstka, with guest Plino. November 1 at the Commodore Ballroom. Here's my interview with Tosin Abasi from 2016. Cousin Harley: Vancouver rockabilly trio composed … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) Vancouver concerts in November

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