Tag: Vancouver Folk Music Festival

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

Vancouver Folk Fest kicks off Friday 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 … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, July 15 to 19

This year’s Vancouver Folk Music Festival looks like six-string heaven for local guitar freaks

Paul Pigat with Big Lazy By Steve Newton This year's Vancouver Folk Music Festival, running from July 19 to 21 at Jericho Beach Park, is offering a diverse selection of traditional and contemporary folk, world, and roots-music artists from around the world and our own backyard. And fans of guitar-based music will be especially pleased … Continue reading This year’s Vancouver Folk Music Festival looks like six-string heaven for local guitar freaks

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

Fast Times at Ridgemont High screens at VIFF Centre By Steve Newton MONDAY TO FRIDAY: the 35th annual Dancing on the Edge Festival, running to July 15 at various Vancouver venues, features over 30 performances by top Canadian dance artists. Get yer dance on! MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: screenings at the VIFF Centre of director Amy … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, July 10 to 14

Newt’s top 10 Metro Vancouver concerts in July

Nita Strauss plays the Rickshaw By Steve Newton Nita Strauss: heavy-metal guitar virtuoso, formerly of the Alice Cooper band, with guests Lions at the Gate. July 2 at the Rickshaw Theatre. That lady can play! Scott Smith & the Evil Ways: Vancouver guitarist is featured in a celebration of the music of Santana, accompanied by … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 Metro Vancouver concerts in July