Events

VIMFF: Kelly Cordes: The Tower

Climber, writer, and self-proclaimed margarita specialist Kelly Cordes has established new alpine routes around the world, from Alaska to Peru, and Patagonia to Pakistan. He was an editor for the American Alpine Journal from 2000-2012, and his book, The Tower, won the 2015 nonfiction outdoor literature categories of

VIMFF: Krystle Wright

Adventure Photographer Krystle Wright gives insight into her freelance career and how she’s endured the changes as a creative to stay current in an ever-evolving competitive industry. She will share some of her best-known images and the stories behind them in what it took to create iconic images.

VIMFF: Jon Turk: The Deep Wild

Jon Turk earned a Ph.D. in organic chemistry in 1971 and was nominated by National Geographic as one of the Top Ten Adventurers of the Year in 2012. Between these bookends, Jon has written 30 environmental science textbooks, has kayaked around Cape Horn and across the North Pacific,

VIMFF: Kate Harris: Lands of Lost Borders

Between sneaking illegally across Tibet, studying the history of science at Oxford, and staring down a microscope for a doctorate at MIT, Kate Harris realized that she didn’t have to launch to the planet Mars to feel a sense of discovery. Weaving adventure, history, and reflections on her

VIMFF: Best of: Climb

A collection of the best climbing films from the past year. Sunday February 24th Doors: 1:30 pm Show: 2:00 pm VENUE MAP PURCHASE TICKETS *Note: No Rio Groupons or Rio

VIMFF: She Is The Ocean

An in-depth exploration into the lives of nine astonishing women from all four corners of the globe. These inspiring women share one love – the deep love for the Ocean. Sunday February 24th Doors: 6:30 pm  Movie: 7:30 pm

Paul Anthony’s Talent Time: Halloween Sitcom!

Gotta get to the show… Paul Anthony’s TALENT TIME launches its 15th season with a special Halloween episode of their sitcom, “Recipe For Laughter!” This special live teleplay follows Paul (a baker who moonlights as the host of a public access talk show), his neighbour

La Maison Lust Presents WET

A Little Mermaid Tale: Re-imagined Dive into our underwater world of indulgence, passion, jealousy, ferocity, desire + decadence. La Maison Lust is the brainchild of Cherry OnTop and Portia Favro, and is an exotic cabaret experience like none you’ve experienced. Leave your inhibitions outside and step into our house as

Isaac Mizrahi: I & Me

Award-winning fashion icon/designer, storyteller, author, singer and talk show host Isaac Mizrahi‘s new show I&Me is a collage of Isaac’s creative talents — stories, songs and even a re-gift segment. This is Mizrahi’s next chapter in his recent life as an entertainer, for which the New York Times called him

JFL NorthWest Presents Nicole Byer: Why Won’t You Date Me? (Podcast Taping)

JFL NorthWest in association with SiriusXM Canada presents Nicole Byer: Why Won’t You Date Me? Live Podcast Taping With guest Dulcé Sloan! Saturday, February 23 Doors 9:00 pm | Show 9:30 pm Advance tickets $26.50 HERE *Must be 19+ w/ID for

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: [email protected]

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