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The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre from February 26 – March 3. Reel Rock 18: Immerse yourself in four gripping new climbing films from across the globe. Presented by The North Face and supported by Black Diamond and Yeti. CLIMBING NEVER (USA / 40 min): Climbing journalist Matt Groom journeys deep … Read more

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre from February 26 – March 3. The Environment Show: Five outstanding films examine environmental issues from diverse perspectives, including fish farming, food security, habitat protection, and climate change. Features one world premiere. 300 MILES MELTING (USA / 25 min / English): Climate change is our planet’s number … Read more

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

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