Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, March 13 to 17

John Mellencamp plays the Orpheum By Steve Newton MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Indiana rock legend John Mellencamp performs two shows at the Orpheum Theatre. TUESDAY: the Vancouver Canucks take on the high-flying Dallas Stars in National Hockey League action at Rogers Arena. TUESDAY: Vancouver rockabilly band the Party Timers--featuring guitarists Jody Peck, Noah Walker, and Steve Charles, with … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, March 13 to 17

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, Oct. 10 to 14

fright nights runs at playland until Oct. 31 By Steve Newton MONDAY: The Bay Strikes Back Tour visits the Commodore Ballroom, featuring performances by metal bands Testament, Exodus, and Death Angel. MONDAY: the Rocket Revellers perform an energetic mix of western swing, jump blues, and rockabilly at Guilt and Co. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Fright Nights: … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, Oct. 10 to 14

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend

don ross plays the Mel Lehan Hall on Sunday. By Steve Newton The 41st annual Vancouver International Film Festival features over 300 films being shown at the VIFF Centre, Cinematheque, and Rio Theatre until Sunday. The Vancouver Canucks take on the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Arena on Friday. Vancouver jazz guitarist Jared Burrows and Italian pianist Carlo Morena lead their … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend