Tag: things to do in Vancouver this week

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, December 15 to 19

The Vancouver Goldeneyes take on the Ottawa Charge in Professional Women's Hockey League action at the Pacific Coliseum on Tuesday.

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, December 8 to 12

Vancouver blues-rock quartet Terminal Station, featuring singer-guitarist Scott Smith, plays White Rock's Blue Frog Studios on Friday.

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, January 6 to 10

Screenings at the VIFF Centre on Friday of Dont Look Back, director D.A. Pennebaker's 1967 documentary about Bob Dylan's 1965 tour of England.

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, August 12 to 16

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss play the Queen E By Steve Newton 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 are reconnecting with traditional skin-marking practices, at the Museum of Vancouver. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Theatre Under … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, August 12 to 16

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 24 to 28

X screens at the Rio By Steve Newton 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 are reconnecting with traditional skin-marking practices, at the Museum of Vancouver. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Emily Carr: A Room of Her Own, … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 24 to 28

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 15) things to do in Vancouver this week, December 11 to 15

Black Christmas screens at the Rio By Steve Newton MONDAY: screening at the Cinematheque of director Andrei Tarkovsky's first feature, Ivan's Childhood, about a 12-year-old Russian war orphan who goes behind German lines to avenge the death of his parents. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY: the work of late Trinidadian-Canadian artist Denyse Thomasos is featured … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this week, December 11 to 15

Newt’s top 10 (or 13) things to do in Vancouver this week, October 2 to 6

Brent Butt is at the Hollywood By Steve Newton MONDAY: British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden, featuring vocalist Bruce Dickinson, play Rogers Arena on their The Future Past Tour, with guests Atreyu. Here’s my interview with Bruce Dickinson from 1983. MONDAY: New York prog-metal quartet Coheed and Cambria, featuring guitarist-vocalist and main songwriter Claudio Sanchez, plays … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 13) things to do in Vancouver this week, October 2 to 6

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 5 to 9

Sisu screens at the Rio By Steve Newton TUESDAY TO FRIDAY: Renegade Arts Co. presents Spring Awakening, the Tony-winning pop-rock musical about German teens discovering sexuality and navigating adolescence, running until June 10 at the Shop Theatre. WEDNESDAY: Elvis Costello & the Imposters, play the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, with guest guitarist Charlie Sexton and opening act … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, June 5 to 9

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, April 10 to 14

Steve Hill plays Mel Lehan Hall By Steve Newton TUESDAY: New Jersey punk-rock trio Screaming Females plays the Rickshaw Theatre, with guests Smirk and Becky Black (of the Pack A.D.) TUESDAY: local comedy group the Smashed Potato Kids present Welcome to Spudsville, a night of standup, sketch comedy, musical numbers, and short films at the … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, April 10 to 14