They Shot the Piano Player screens at VIFF Centre By Steve Newton MONDAY: screening at the VIFF Centre of They Shot the Piano Player, directors Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal's animated musical docu-fiction based on the story of Francisco Tenório Jr, a Brazilian pianist who was murdered while touring Argentina in 1976. Narrated by Jeff … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, May 27 to 31
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Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, May 24 to 26
Tedeschi Trucks plays the Queen E By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Lower Mainland blues-fusion quintet Blues Hoodoo--composed of guitarist Konrad Breuers, saxophonist Ian Putz, keyboardist Stuart “Stubop” Young, bassist Shawn Stewart, and drummer Ron Wells--plays Frankie's Jazz. FRIDAY: late-night screening at the Rio Theatre of director Stuart Gordon's gory 1985 horror-comedy Re-Animator, starring Jeffrey Combs and … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, May 24 to 26
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, May 20 to 24
Sarah McLachlan plays the Coliseum By Steve Newton MONDAY: the Vancouver Canucks take on the Edmonton Oilers in Game Seven of their Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup at Rogers Arena. 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 … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, May 20 to 24
Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, May 3 to 5
Hannah Wicklund plays the Biltmore By Steve Newton FRIDAY: blues-fusion quintet Blues Hoodoo---composed of guitarist Konrad Breuers, saxophonist Ian Putz, keyboardist Stuart "Stubop" Young, bassist Shawn Stewart, and drummer Ron Wells--plays Langley's Bez Arts Hub, with guest vocalist Nadine States. FRIDAY: Texas garage-punk quartet the Marked Men plays the Rickshaw Theatre, with guests Needles//Pins, Long … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, May 3 to 5
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, April 26 to 28
Paul Pigat plays Mel Lehan Hall By Steve Newton FRIDAY: American filmmaker and pop-culture icon John Waters performs his latest spoken-word show, Devil’s Advocate, at the Rio Theatre. FRIDAY: the Rogue Folk Club presents Hornby Blues, a blues show featuring performances by Rick Fines, Samantha Martin, Paul Pigat, and Tim Willliams at Mel Lehan Hall … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, April 26 to 28
Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, April 12 to 14
Dawn of the Dead screens at the Rio By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Comedy Here Often? presents standup comedy by Cassidy Furman, Jake Spencer, and headliner Rachel Schaefer at 604 Studios. FRIDAY: former Jr. Gone Wild and Brilliant Orange member Graham Brown leads his rock quartet at the Princeton Pub. Here's my interview with Brown from … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, April 12 to 14
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, April 5 to 7
The Big Lebowski screens at the Rio By Steve Newton FRIDAY: the Rogue Folk Club presents performances by Canadian singer-songwriters Cara Luft and Shari Ulrich at Mel Lehan Hall at St. James. FRIDAY: the Vancouver Warriors take on the Halifax Thunderbirds in National Lacrosse League action at Rogers Arena. FRIDAY: late-night screening at the Rio Theatre … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, April 5 to 7
Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in April
The Black Crowes play the Orpheum By Steve Newton Shaun Verreault: Vancouver blues-rock guitarist-vocalist and Wide Mouth Mason member. April 1 at the Roxy. Schryer, Dobres & Hillhouse Trio: Canadian Celtic supergroup composed of fiddler Pierre Schryer and guitarists Adam Dobres and Andy Hillhouse. April 5 at the ACT Arts Centre. Alestorm: pirate-metal quintet from … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in April
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, March 4 to 8
Ballet BC presents NOW at the Queen E By Steve Newton MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 31 emerging and seasoned local designers and makers were selected to create 22 objects made from vintage mahogany for Reclaim + Repair: The Mahogany Project, running until August 7 at the Museum of Vancouver. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY: the work … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, March 4 to 8
Newt’s top 10 (or 15) Metro Vancouver concerts in March
La Famille LeBlanc plays Festival du Bois By Steve Newton Chilliwack: Canadian rock greats from the '70s ("Fly at Night", "Lonesome Mary"), featuring singer-guitarist Bill Henderson. March 1 at Great Canadian Casino Vancouver. A Tribute to Shane McGowan: local acts the Pat Chessell Band and Sinéad X Sanders pay tribute to the late Pogues frontman. … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) Metro Vancouver concerts in March
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, February 26 to March 1
Chelsea Hotel runs at the Firehall By Steve Newton MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 31 emerging and seasoned local designers and makers were selected to create 22 objects made from vintage mahogany for Reclaim + Repair: The Mahogany Project, running until August 7 at the Museum of Vancouver. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY: the work of late … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, February 26 to March 1
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, February 5-9
Ilana Glazer performs at the Vogue By Steve Newton MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 31 emerging and seasoned local designers and makers were selected to create 22 objects made from vintage mahogany for Reclaim + Repair: The Mahogany Project, running until August 7 at the Museum of Vancouver. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY: the work of late … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, February 5-9
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, January 8 to 12
Johnny A plays Blue Frog Studios By Steve Newton MONDAY & WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY: the work of late Trinidadian-Canadian artist Denyse Thomasos is featured in the career retrospective Denyse Thomasos: just beyond, running until March of 2024 at the Vancouver Art Gallery. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 31 emerging and seasoned local designers and makers were selected … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, January 8 to 12