The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre from February 26 – March 3. Ride & Climb: Six films showcase adventure stories from climbers and bikers around the world, featuring tales from Chamonix, Tanzania, and a 4000 km ride from Mexico to Canada. CHASING KASPER (Canada / 11 min / English): A bicycle, in its … Read more
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre from February 26 – March 3. The Shred Show: A full night of epic snow adventure stories explores the local legends, extreme objectives, the universal language of skiing, and the strength of our shared outdoor experiences. CROSS TYROL (Austria / 30min / German with English … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre on Friday, May 17 for a screening of the new documentary JAMES ‘SUPER CHIKAN’ JOHNSON: A LIFE IN BLUES followed by a live performance featuring the man himself, and The Mojo Stars. Friday, May 17 Doors 6:30 pm | Film 7:30 pm | Concert 9:00 pm Regular Tickets $35 … Read more
Presented by G2 Entertainment Ricardo Quevedo Sunday, February 25 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance tickets available HERE *Please note: This event is in Spanish. *Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this show. … Read more
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 workshops on photography, storytelling, and mountain … Read more
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 the Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian/Montenegrin language. Kao sto sam autor predstave “Đurologija” Branko Đurić – Đuro kaže: “Đurologija … Read more
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 Diabate, along with the talented … Read more
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 a glamorous gaggle of cherubs and forlorn lovers for an … Read more
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 Saturday, February 14th. This beloved annual East Vancouver Valentine’s Day tradition is the ultimate spectacle of partnership and creativity, coupling burlesque performers together to perform truly memorable numbers. What better way to spice … Read more
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 Portuguese. PAUL CABANNES EM ALMA DE BRASILEIRO Após … Read more
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