Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, February 14 to 16

American comedian Roy Wood Jr. performs at the Vogue Theatre on Sunday as part of Just For Laughs Vancouver.

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, December 13 to 15

Local power-trio La Chinga is among the performers at Keithmas XV, the annual Vancouver Food Bank fundraiser at the Rickshaw on Saturday.

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, November 25 to 29

Vancouver instrumental stoner-metal trio Heavy Trip plays a release party for new album Liquid Planet at the Pearl on Thursday.

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, October 18 to 20

Local musician Stephen Hamm shares his personal odyssey with the theremin, intertwining its history with his own revelations and experiences, at the VIFF Centre on Sunday.

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, September 16 to 20

Pat Steward appears at Rufus Drum Shop By Steve Newton MONDAY: Vancouver folk-rock band Just a Season, fronted by singer-songwriter and guitarist Scott Smith, plays Guilt and Co. The Cult plays the Vogue TUESDAY: British hard-rock band the Cult, featuring singer Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, plays the Vogue Theatre, with guests Patriarchy from … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, September 16 to 20

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

Harry Manx plays two venues 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 AND FRIDAY: Basically Good Media Lab and Emily Carr … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, February 12 to 16

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, May 12-14

Carmanah plays the Biltmore By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Victoria soul-roots band Carmanah, featuring lead vocalist Laura Mina Mitic, plays its final Vancouver show at the Biltmore Cabaret, with guest Edwin Raphael. FRIDAY: Joke Books Comedy at Little Mountain Gallery is a fundraising standup show featuring performances by Gina Harms, Randee Neumeyer, Aaron Arya, Nathan Hare, Julie Kim, and … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, May 12-14

Newt’s top 20 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, Dec. 9-11

Jim Campilongo plays the BlueShore at CapU By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Nancy Ho and Arash Narchi host Laughter on the Drive, a fundraiser for the BC Crisis Centre featuring comedians Jacob Samuel, Kwasi Thomas, Tanya Sabrina, Danielle Florence, Aidan DeSousa, Martin Navarro, and Toben Spencer-Iang at Havana. FRIDAY: American comedian and actor Kevin Hart performs … Continue reading Newt’s top 20 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, Dec. 9-11

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, Nov. 11-13

The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer plays the Hollywood By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Chicago alt-rock band Smashing Pumpkins plays Rogers Arena on the Spirits on Fire Tour, with guests Jane’s Addiction. FRIDAY: Vancouver blues-rock duo the Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer play the Hollywood Theatre, with guests History of Gunpowder. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Canadian pianist Jon Kimura Parker joins the Vancouver Symphony in a … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, Nov. 11-13