Events
2026 HUMP! Film Festival – Spring Lineup
HUMP! is an independent film festival and touring live event that celebrates sex-positive storytelling, DIY creativity, and communal experience. With roots in underground culture and a reputation for fearless curation, HUMP! continues to redefine how intimacy, humor, and art intersect on screen. HUMP! is not traditional
Shirley Gnome: Album Release Party
Join East Vancouver’s queen comedy chanteuse Shirley Gnome as she celebrates her sixth full length album “Live, Bare and Natural”, courtesy of Comedy Here Often? Records. Known for her unique blend of country, rock, pop and folk with witty, subversive lyrics, her comedy songwriting prowess has had
Titmouse Animation: 5 Second Day… Night! 2026
5 Second Day… Night!!! Is BACK! Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of 5 Second Day at the Vancouver premiere of Titmouse’s one-of-a-kind annual animation showcase. This special anniversary edition will feature a unique, uncensored compilation of brand new short-form cartoons created by Titmouse animators and creative staff as
Ricardo O’Farrill: Corto Circuito
RICARDO O’FARRILL: Corto Circuito Presented by PRODUCTION MAYAM Acclaimed Mexican comedian Ricardo “Richie” O’Farrill returns to the stage with a show that promises to be as hilarious as it is emotional: Corto Circuito. After a career marked by successes on international platforms such as Netflix and his
Mountains on Stage: Summer 2025
Mountains on Stage is back at the Rio Theatre for its Summer 2025 edition on Wednesday, April 23. This renowned international festival aims to bring the mountains to the city and to share all the beauty of mountain sports! A selection of the best films related to mountain activities are
Hard Rubber Orchestra
Hard Rubber Orchestra, Canada’s 18-piece jazz powerhouse, will reprise the music of the famed Mahavishnu Orchestra. In the early 70’s, this five-piece unit, lead by guitarist John McLaughlin, blew minds and drew a cult following with their ground-breaking fusion of jazz, Indian ragas and high volume rock. Hard Rubber will
The Critical Hit Show: A #DNDLive Improvised Epic Fantasy
Now in its 14th year, the smash hit epic comedy THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW returns to the Rio Theatre’s stage on Wednesday, April 29 for another night of dork-filled humour. Prepare yourself for a generous dose of laughter and snorting out loud, as some of Vancouver’s best comedic performers grace
Late Hours (Screening & Live Performance)
An evening of live music and experimental film with Karl Hirzer (piano/ synthesizer) and Josué Valdepeñas (cello), featuring the premiere of Braden Dereniwski’s music film, Crystal Clear, and Vicki Van Chau’s award-winning short film, In Tandem. Prominent figures in the Canadian classical music scene, Karl Hirzer and Josué
4th Annual Fabergé Ball: A Comedy Cabaret
Join EMMY award-winning host Dandy in the rebirth-day party of the century, THE FOURTH ANNUAL FABERGÉ BALL. Join the bacchanal that folx are calling “a perfect celebration of spring solstice.” Every year we offer the gods and godd-ESSES a tribute serving of the hottest DRAG, COMEDY & BURLESQUE in East Vancouver. From
VIMFF 2025: Winter Series | Special Screening: War Tails
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre from February 23 – March 4 with their Winter Series of 2025. We’re going to be screening nine shows as part of The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, including a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved