Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, August 1 to 3

Screening at the Rio of Quentin Tarantino's 2009 film Inglorious Basterds, about a group of Jewish-American soldiers brutally killing Nazis.

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, August 2 to 4

Rocky Horror screens at the Rio By Steve Newton FRIDAY: late-night screening at the Rio Theatre of director Jim Sharman's 1975 musical-comedy The Rocky Horror Picture Show, starring Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Here's my interview with Tim Curry from 1990. FRIDAY: Scottish rockers Nazareth, featuring original bassist Pete Agnew, play the Great Canadian Casino … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, August 2 to 4

Jason de Couto straddles two worlds in the Vancouver music scene

By Steve Newton If you've ever gotten out and seen any local cover bands or jazz gigs in Vancouver, there's a pretty good chance you've heard the piano, organ, or synth playing of Jason de Couto. He's one of the most in-demand keyboardists in town, performing with such acts as Meridian, Rain City 6, Side … Continue reading Jason de Couto straddles two worlds in the Vancouver music scene

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, August 4 to 6

Near Dark screens at the VIFF Centre By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Ghost Files Live! at the Vogue Theatre features a screening of a never-before-seen episode of Ghost Files, followed by a Q&A session with hosts Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej. FRIDAY: the Vancouver Whitecaps take on Tigres de Mexico in a Leagues Cup soccer game … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, August 4 to 6