Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, August 28 to 30

California rock band Eagles of Death Metal plays the Vogue Theatre on Friday as part of its Death By Sexy 25th Anniversary Tour.

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

Friends of the VPL presents its Used Book Sale at the Vancouver Public Library, featuring thousands of gently used books starting at $2.

25th anniversary screening at the Rio Theatre on Sunday of director Kinji Fukasaku's dystopian action-horror film, Battle Royale.

Canadian rock legend Tom Cochrane (“Life is a Highway”) plays the Pacific Coliseum as part of the PNE Summer Night Concerts series.

American comedian Kevin Nealon, best known for his nine-year stint on Saturday Night Live, performs an evening of standup at the Rio Theatre.

Texas blues-rock legends ZZ Top, featuring guitarist-vocalist Billy Gibbons, play the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver on Friday.

Van Sabbath is a tribute to the music of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath at the WISE Hall on Friday, featuring Brass Camel and friends.

Electric Light Orchestra singer-guitarist Jeff Lynne leads Jeff Lynne’s ELO at Rogers Arena on Wednesday, with guests Rooney.