The edgy Canadian comedy team of Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice bring their Kenny vs. Spenny antics to the Hollywood Theatre.
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Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 9 to 13
Alt-country/southern-rock band Drive-By Truckers plays the Commodore on Thursday, with Deer Tick and guests Thelma and the Sleaze.
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, June 21 to 23
The Pack A.D. plays the Rickshaw bob hanham photo By Steve Newton FRIDAY: American standup comedian, writer, actor, and podcaster Marc Maron performs at the Vogue Theatre. FRIDAY: Vancouver roots-rock sextet the Matinee performs tunes from new Steve Dawson-produced album, Change of Scene, at White Rock's Blue Frog Studios. FRIDAY: local author Chris Wong discusses … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, June 21 to 23
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 17 to 21
The Pack A.D. plays the Rickshaw bob hanham photo By Steve Newton MONDAY: the Dancing on the Edge Festival features more than 30 contemporary dance performances by Canadian artists, running until June 22 at various Vancouver venues. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: True Tribal: Contemporary Expressions of Ancestral Tattoo Practices explores 30-plus years of Indigenous tattooing from … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 17 to 21
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, June 14 to 16
Black Wizard plays the Rickshaw By Steve Newton FRIDAY: British punk-rockers from the '70s, the Damned, play the Commodore Ballroom, with guests the Avengers. SOLD OUT. FRIDAY: the first of four Save the WISE fundraising concerts features performances at the WISE Hall by Alien Boys, Slip-Ons, Rogue Villains, and Leo D.E. Johnson. FRIDAY: late-night 40th … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, June 14 to 16
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, July 10 to 14
The Sadies play the Pearl By Steve Newton MONDAY: British and Canadian pop singer-songwriters Nick Lowe and Ron Sexsmith perform on a double bill at the Commodore Ballroom. Here’s my interview with Ron Sexsmith from 1997. MONDAY: Toronto alt-country/rock ‘n’ roll band the Sadies play the Pearl, with guests the Bad Beats. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: True … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, July 10 to 14
Newt’s top 10 (or 20) things to do in Vancouver this week, November 27 to December 1
Dead Bob plays the Pearl r.d. cane photo By Steve Newton MONDAY TO FRIDAY: the annual Festival of Lights features 15 acres of trees, plants, and pathways adorned with over one-million twinkling lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY: Emily Carr: A Room of Her Own, showing at the Vancouver Art Gallery … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 20) things to do in Vancouver this week, November 27 to December 1
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
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, July 31 to August 4
Brit Floyd plays the Queen E. By Steve Newton MONDAY: 50th anniversary screening at the Rio Theatre of director D.A. Pennebaker’s Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders From Mars: The Motion Picture, the concert film documenting David Bowie’s final performance as his musical alter-ego Ziggy Stardust, digitally restored with never-before-seen footage. MONDAY: Pink Floyd tribute band Brit Floyd, featuring long-time … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, July 31 to August 4
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, May 22 to 26
First Aid Kit plays Malkin Bowl By Steve Newton TUESDAY: Swedish indie-folk duo First Aid Kit plays Malkin Bowl, with guests Hurray For the Riff Raff. TUESDAY: the Invisible Orange presents Italian symphonic power-metal band Rhapsody of Fire at the Rickshaw Theatre, with guests Wind Rose and Seven Kingdoms. WEDNESDAY: From Milltown to Metropolis: Vancouver Experimental Film … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, May 22 to 26