Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, December 29 to 31

The Big Lebowski screens at VIFF Centre By Steve Newton FRIDAY: screening at the VIFF Centre of The Wrecking Crew director Denny Tedesco’s new documentary Immediate Family, about the team of 1970s session players composed of guitarists Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel, bassist Leland Sklar, and drummer Russ Kunkel. FRIDAY: the LowDown Brass Band from Chicago melds modern funk, … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, December 29 to 31

Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, December 22 to 24

Pan's Labyrinth screens at VIFF Centre By Steve Newton FRIDAY: screening at the Orpheum Theatre of the classic Will Ferrell Christmas comedy Elf, with the score performed live by the Vancouver Symphony. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Liven UP--Coal Harbour is a free, family-friendly event that will see lighting installations, artists, musicians, and storytellers along a walk … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, December 22 to 24

Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, December 15 to 17

La Chinga plays Keithmas XIV By Steve Newton FRIDAY: late-night screening at the Rio Theatre of director Bob Clark's 1974 Canadian slasher flick, Black Christmas, starring Olivia Hussey. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Liven UP--Coal Harbour is a free, family-friendly event that will see lighting installations, artists, musicians, and storytellers along a walk from Canada Place to … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, December 15 to 17