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Two teams of highly skilled improv comedians vie for the laughs and support of audience judges. A high-energy, fast-paced and good-natured competition that will leave you wanting more.It’s the show we based our whole performance style on for 40 years, so you know the comedy in this show is top notch!Fridays &amp; Saturdays at 9:30pm14A – May contain suggestive content and themes.

Two teams of highly skilled improv comedians compete for the laughs and support of audience judges!

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The Improv Centre

Celebrate the arrival of spring as River District awakens in bloom – with floral art, seasonal gatherings, and special collaborations unfolding throughout the community from March 20 to June 20. Visitors can take in floral displays at River District Town Centre by Fleurs de Villes and window mural artwork by Wkndrs. Local businesses will also be offering special spring-themed features, including:·     Bufala’s Flowering Currant Gelato – crafted in house by Executive Chef Kevin Atkinson.·     Boketto’s Strawberry Sakura Sundae – a dreamy spring treat featuring sakura (cherry blossom) flavour.·     Angus T’s croissant recommendation for River District in Bloom.·     Everything Wine’s spring recommendations – a curated selection of wines, beers, and spirits chosen to celebrate River District in Bloom. There will also be two Heart and Hustle market days at River District Town Centre featuring a variety of local vendors offering everything from handmade crafts to delicious treats.·     Heart and Hustle Spring Market | March 21 from 11 am to 5 pm·     Heart and Hustle Easter Market | April 4 from 11 am to 5 pm

Celebrate the arrival of spring as River District awakens in bloom  –  with floral art, seasonal gatherings, and special collaborations.

River District in Bloom

Stop scrolling streamer menus for the perfect movie – we’ll make it up for you on the spot! In this show, our improvisers pitch movies off the tops of their heads, and whichever the audience wants to see ! Explore cinematic genres, plotlines and tropes as we watch your choice come to life! Will it be shelved for tax breaks, or will it win the Oscar? Find out!Thursdays at 7:30pmPG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.Special Musical Editions:April 23rd at 7:30pmMay 28th at 7:30pm

See the funniest movie you've never seen - created right before your eyes!

Blockbuster

Vancouver’s finest performers from around the Lower Mainland strut their stuff in back-to-back showcases! Each week, two of our three House Teams will be paired up to make you laugh with their off-the-wall comedy! This season, you’ll be entertained by two of our three teams: Dirt Cups, Rat Antics, or Duncan!Tickets are only $10! And happy half-hour prices are in effect all night long!Select Sundays at 7:30pmPG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

Catch Vancouver’s finest up and coming improv performers in back-to-back Sunday showcases! 

House Teams

Calling all trivia lovers!We’re mixing two bulletproof nights out – trivia and improv – to bring you TRIVIAPROV! Using your mobile device, you and your fellow audience members will compete in trivia against the performers, and the answers will inspire hilarious improv onstage!Wednesdays at 7:30pmStarting May 6th!PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

Trivia night meets improv hilarity  in this interactive game show!

TriviaProv

Attend The Show, our annual exhibition featuring more than 400 new works from graduating artists, designers and creative thinkers from the class of 2026! Join us in celebrating the first class of ECU’s second century at The Show 2026. Graduates across Fine Arts, Media Arts and Design are coming together for the first time to present the culmination of their years of experimentation, innovation and hard work.   Opening Night is Wednesday, May 13 from 5–10pm. Be among the first to experience the work, RSVP through the link to secure your spot. From physical installations to digital media, The Show is an opportunity to get the first look at the next generation of artists and designers who will shape the future of creative practice.  Across 420 final works, visitors get an up-close look at the breadth and ambition of emerging creative practice across ECU’s many disciplines. As one of Vancouver’s largest art exhibitions, we invite you to come explore and enjoy, free of charge.

Immerse yourself in over 400 final works from our graduating class across Fine Arts, Media Arts and Design!

The Show | Emily Carr University Grad Exhibition

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Smashed Potato Kids presents the 3rd Annual Vancouver Sketch Comedy Festival + After Party. This year, we’re taking things to the next level. With a stacked lineup of celebrity judges, we’ve curated a wild showcase of the best sketch comedy and video creators around. Backed by incredible sponsors, we’re awarding over $10,000 in prizes to the top creators of the night. And when the show wraps, the night’s just getting started. Join us at the official after party at Franklin Commons’ new studio space, just down the road from the Rio Theatre, to celebrate, connect, and meet the creators behind the chaos. Whether you're a filmmaker, performer, or just someone who loves great comedy, this is one of those nights you don’t want to miss. Wednesday, May 13 Doors 5:00 pm | Event 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. General Admission $30 + s/c in advance | $35 + s/c at door

Vancouver's #1 Sketch Comedy Film Festival!

Smashed Potato Kids: Vancouver Sketchfest

The Rio Theatre

Drag, Drinks… and a Detective? Murder is a Drag's wedding-themed murder mystery, Rhinestones are Forever, returns to the Gastown for one night only.Chapter 3: Rhinestones are Forever You are guests at a wedding party (wedding attire encouraged)! This show premiered at Dine Out Vancouver Festival in January 2025 with 3 sold out dinner shows and two sold out brunches and was most recently staged in May 2025. Don't miss your chance to attend this wedding this May, just in time for wedding season.This event is 19+Doors open 1 hour before show time. Dont miss this one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner theatre experience only available in Vancouver – a musical murder mystery show with clues to collect and puzzles to solve. Can you solve the murder? Participation is optional - some guests will be offered roles in the show but you can also opt to just sit back and enjoy the drama and hilarity as the mystery unfolds. Costumes encouraged!You don’t need to see the shows in any particular order – each chapter in the series is a separate murder mystery with a new story and new suspects.There are four chapters in the Murder is a Drag series. Don't miss these upcoming shows:Chapter 3: Rhinestones are Forever May 15Chapter 4: Killer Birthday returns in June after a six show run earlier this year for Dine Out Vancouver Festival (stay tuned for a date announcement).

Interact with the suspects, solve a puzzle, collect clues and help our detective solve the murder! 

Murder is a Drag: Rhinestones are Forever in Gastown

Historic Woodwards Building

The Ultimate Community Showdown is back in Metro Vancouver — and it’s free.The Joint Forces Jamboree is bringing youth and first responders together in Maple Ridge for a full day of ball hockey, mentorship, and community connection.Watch police officers, firefighters, and paramedics team up with young players in a one-of-a-kind jabmoree designed to build relationships, break down barriers, and strengthen trust — on and off the floor.Created in honour of Constable Rick O’Brien, this powerful community event carries forward his legacy of connection, leadership, and showing up for youth.Off the rink, families can enjoy a full lineup of free, family-friendly activities, including:🚓 First Responder Zone🎉 Kids Zone with inflatables and games🤝 Community booths🌮 Food trucks, prizes, music &amp; moreWhether you’re playing or just coming to take it all in, this is one of the most unique free family events in Metro Vancouver this spring.📍 Planet Ice &amp; Albion Fairgrounds — Maple Ridge 📅 Saturday, May 23 ⏰ 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM🏒 Youth ball hockey registration is now open (deadline May 10) 👟 Pick your team. Play with your friends. 🎉 Or come out and enjoy a full day of free family fun.Learn more:JointForces.ca/jamboree

This free Metro Vancouver event brings kids & first responders together May 23—hockey, food trucks, family fun & one epic day. 💥

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