Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, Sept. 11-15

The Last Waltz screens at the Rio By Steve Newton MONDAY: the Rio Theatre pays tribute to the late Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Robbie Robertson with a screening of director Martin Scorsese‘s 1978 concert film The Last Waltz, documenting the Band's farewell concert of 1976. MONDAY: American dance-pop superstar and businesswoman Beyoncé performs at BC Place Stadium as … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, Sept. 11-15

Newt’s top 10 (or 12) things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, September 8 to 10

Colleen Rennison plays Mel Lehan Hall By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Saskatchewan guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter Jack Semple leads his current band at Blue Frog Studios. Here’s my interview with Jack from back in 1993. FRIDAY: late-night screening at the Rio Theatre of Planet Terror director Robert Rodriguez's underrated 1998 sci-fi/horror flick The Faculty. Here's my original … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 12) things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, September 8 to 10

Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this week, September 4 to 8

One Million Years B.C. screens at the Rio By Steve Newton MONDAY: final day of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), featuring carnival rides, games, the SuperDogs competition, jousting and high-dive shows, immersive Monet art exhibit, agriculture displays, cooking demonstrations, a pyro musical, and Summer Night Concerts. Don’t forget those little donuts. MONDAY: Canadian roots-rock greats Blue … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this week, September 4 to 8