Events
VIMFF 2024 | Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre from February 26 – March 3. This year’s festival is sharing over 70 curated mountain and adventure stories with the VIMFF community February 23 – March 3. The festival features special guest speakers, filmmaker intros, and expert-led
Branko Đurić: Ðurologija – Uncut
Backstage 54 Presents Đurologija – Uncut Farewell Tour Monday, February 19 SOLD OUT! Doors 6:45 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance tickets available HERE *Please note: This performance will be in
Mamadou Diabate & Percussion Mania
Mamadou Diabate, a master of the Balafon, delights on our stage, bringing the vibrant sun of West Africa with him. His music, as colorful as a bustling marketplace in West Africa, creates an atmosphere filled with friendship, respect, and appreciation; echoing the essence of his latest CD, “Kanuya.” Onstage, Mamadou
Drag Attack! Love Potion
Love is a DRAG! And we are serving elixir, dahlings. No one is safe from falling head over HEELS (or heels over head, if you know what you’re doing) for these amazing drag performers. You’ll have to dodge tiktok star Dandy‘s quiver of arrows as he hosts
Valentine’s Day: Burlesque Duos!
It takes two to tango this Valentine’s Day at the Rio Theatre! The highly-anticipated Burlesque Duos returns to the Rio’s stage on Friday, February 14. This beloved (not to mention popular!) East Vancouver Valentine’s Day tradition is the ultimate spectacle of partnership and creativity. Spice up your
Paul Cabannes: Brazilian Soul
After a decade of living in Brazil, Frenchman Paul Cabannes shares his peculiar vision of Brazilian culture with the public. His show is a portrait in a stand-up format that answers the question: what does it mean to have a Brazilian soul? This show will be performed in
The Smashed Potato Kids: The Vancouver Sketchfest
The Smashed Potato Kids are back with another year of SketchFest! It’ll be bigger, better, and most importantly funnier, than ever before. One night, 20 fresh sketches, and infinite laughs. We even heard that Steve Carrel might be there this time! (We didn’t invite him, he’s never heard of
Crazy Diamonds: Animals
Crazy Diamonds are headed to the Rio Theatre’s stage on Saturday, February 3 for a special night featuring a live performance of Pink Floyd’s album “Animals” in its entirety, followed by a set of select greatest hits from the legendary band. Says the band: “We can’t think of a better
Ian Bagg LIVE!
The East Van Laugh Riot is pleased to present comedian Ian Bagg LIVE on our stage for a night of laughs on Thursday, May 30. Thursday, May 30 Early Show SOLD OUT Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change.
Marathong 2024
In the winter the nights are long, dark, and cold—so how about an all-evening-long burlesque extravaganza that’s sizzling hot! Marathong brings together some of Vancouver’s finest burlesque talents to showcase their best new acts while filming them for festival consideration and your enjoyment. There’s a full moon rising