Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, July 17 to 21

Devin Townsend plays Thunderbird Arena By Steve Newton MONDAY: screening at the VIFF Centre of director George Miller’s post-apocalyptic 1981 action movie The Road Warrior, starring Mel Gibson as “Mad” Max Rockatansky. WEDNESDAY: Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society presents a 20th anniversary screening at the Cinematheque of Vancouver directors Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbot's rabble-rousing social documentary The Corporation, based on … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, July 17 to 21

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 Metro Vancouver this weekend, May 12-14

Carmanah plays the Biltmore By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Victoria soul-roots band Carmanah, featuring lead vocalist Laura Mina Mitic, plays its final Vancouver show at the Biltmore Cabaret, with guest Edwin Raphael. FRIDAY: Joke Books Comedy at Little Mountain Gallery is a fundraising standup show featuring performances by Gina Harms, Randee Neumeyer, Aaron Arya, Nathan Hare, Julie Kim, and … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, May 12-14

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, May 1 to 5

Crowded House plays the Orpheum By Steve Newton TUESDAY: Australasian pop band Crowded House, led by singer, songwriter, and guitarist Neil Finn, plays the Orpheum Theatre. If they forget to play "Don't Dream It's Over", you should ask for your money back. TUESDAY: F7 Entertainment Group presents Australian prog-rock guitar wizard Plini at the Rickshaw … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, May 1 to 5

Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, April 17 to 21

Paul Pigat and Kevin Breit play Blue Frog Studios By Steve Newton MONDAY: screening at the Rio Theatre of director Ari Aster's deeply disturbing 2018 horror flick Hereditary, about an American family suffering a nightmarish breakdown. TUESDAY: rootsy Vancouver folk-rock band Just a Season, featuring singer-songwriter and guitarist Scott Smith from Terminal Station, plays tunes … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, April 17 to 21

Newt’s top 10 (or 11) things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, April 14 to 16

Big Sugar plays the Commodore By Steve Newton FRIDAY: American comedian, YouTuber, and podcaster Shane Gillis performs an evening of standup at the Vogue Theatre. Prepare to bust a gut. FRIDAY: late-night screening at the Rio Theatre of director Stanley Tong's stunt-packed, Vancouver-shot 1995 action flick, Rumble in the Bronx, starring Jackie Chan. The mountains … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 11) things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, April 14 to 16

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, Feb. 17-19

Michael Rooker appears at Fan Expo By Steve Newton FRIDAY: guitar-heavy rock quintet from White Rock, the Colony Farm Band, plays the Roxy Cabaret, with guests Cache Creek. FRIDAY: F7 Entertainment Group presents California ska-punk band Mad Caddies at the Rickshaw Theatre, with guests the Corps, You Big Idiot, and the Highsides. There's Something About Mary … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, Feb. 17-19

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, December 30 to January 1

The Big Lebowski screens at the Rio By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Mad Riddim is a drum- and bass-led groove machine mixing classic dub sensibilities with the attitude of funk and the improvisation of jazz at Guilt and Co. FRIDAY: parody '80s hair-metal band Steel Panther ("It Won't Suck Itself") plays the second of two nights … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, December 30 to January 1

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, Nov. 21-25

Horror director Gigi Saul Guerrero appears at the Rio By Steve Newton MONDAY: American indie-rockers Built to Spill, featuring singer-guitarist Doug Martsch, play the Commodore Ballroom, with guests Braided Waves and Anchorbaby. MONDAY: the Vancouver Canucks take on the red-hot Vegas Golden Knights in National Hockey League action at Rogers Arena. Blue Rodeo plays the … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, Nov. 21-25

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, November 18 to 20

Trace Bundy plays the Rio By Steve Newton FRIDAY: the Vancouver Canucks take on the Los Angeles Kings in National Hockey League action at Rogers Arena. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: the Vancouver Symphony performs live to a screening of The Wizard of Oz at the Orpheum Theatre. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: American comedian and actor Jay Mohr … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, November 18 to 20

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, Nov. 14 to 18

The Eastside Culture Crawl kicks off Thursday By Steve Newton MONDAY: screening at the Rio Theatre of Moonage Daydream, director Brett Morgan’s documentary exploring David Bowie’s creative and musical journey. MONDAY: Organ.ic Chemistry--a Vancouver jazz-funk quartet composed of organist Jason de Couto, saxophonist Tom Keenlyside, guitarist Adam Rohrlick, and drummer Nick Bracewell--performs at Guilt & Co. TUESDAY TO FRIDAY: … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, Nov. 14 to 18