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John Achkar’s “Tryin’ / 3am Jarrib” Presented by INNOVENT Comedian John Achkar takes you on a heartfelt and hilarious journey through the chaos of life in his thirties. While the world seems to have it all figured out (HA!), John is still just Tryin’. From navigating life’s absurdities to giving marriage another shot, he’s here … Read more

Acclaimed ambient, experimental musicians Julianna Barwick and loscil share the stage for the first time to immerse audiences in their ethereal soundscapes and hypnotic new live AV performances. Los Angeles–based composer, vocalist, and producer Julianna Barwick creates ethereal reflective sounds rooted in the human voice. Her largely wordless soundscapes, built from layered vocal loops, are … Read more

Jenny Lumet is one of television and film’s most compelling storytellers, bringing distinctive voices to both intimate character studies and expansive genre narratives. From her Academy Award–nominated screenplay for Rachel Getting Married to her groundbreaking work as co-creator of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Jenny’s impressive portfolio showcases her ability to craft deeply human stories … Read more

Experience an evening of haunted sonic underworlds and storytelling at the edge of human perception from acclaimed composers and musicians claire rousay and Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe. Los Angeles–based composer claire rousay offers a rare live score performance of The Bloody Lady — a Slovakian animated classic that is widely considered one of Slovak animation’s … Read more

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, September 14 as we welcome multi-award winner actor, director, singer and comedian Rade Šerbedžija & Zapadni Kolodvor Band to our stage, one night only, get your tickets today! Sunday, September 14 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Book Tickets … Read more

MRG Live presents GEOFFREY ASMUS Comedian Geoffrey Asmus began performing stand-up in 2013 immediately after wasting $143,548 on seven college degrees and becoming a 1st grade teacher. He regularly performs at the World Famous Comedy Cellar in New York City and was featured at Just For Laughs in Montreal as a ‘New Face.’ Geoffrey has … Read more

The Vancouver International Film Festival returns October 2-12 for another curated season celebrating the best in independent, Canadian, documentary, and international shorts and features. More info coming soon.   See www.viff.org for details.