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The Rickshaw Theatre, formerly known as the Shaw Theatre, was built in 1971 as part of the Shaw Brothers' (Sir Run Run Shaw and Tan Sri Runme Shaw) worldwide movie empire. The Shaw Brothers are the most significant film production company in the history of Hong Kong cinema. Over the past nine decades, the Shaws have amassed a collection of over 800 titles. By the early sixties, the Shaw empire had

incorporated 35 companies, owned 130 cinemas, 9 amusement parks and 3 production studios.The 1967 blockbuster, "The One Armed Bandit", a Jimmy Wang Yu revenge yarn by the legendary Chang Cheh, shaped the emerging Kung-Fu movie genre. Chang Cheh's 1970 work "Vengeance" marks the first genuine Kung-Fu movie. By the 1970's, Shaw Brothers' movie empire blossomed to 230 cinemas including the one at 254 East Hastings, Vancouver. Centrally located between the neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Strathcona, The Shaw Theatre in Vancouver was the west coast hub for all of the Shaw Brothers' North American business operations and distribution. The theatre itself was the west coast crown in the Shaw Brothers' theatre empire and featured the most modern movie technology of the time including a 10,000 square foot theatre room, dolby sound and cinema-scope screens. But by the mid eighties, the Shaw Theatre closed its doors as interest in the Kung-Fu movie genre waned. The theatre sat more or less dormant until it was repurposed as a live music venue in 2009 as the Rickshaw Theatre. Realizing the Rickshaw’s potential as an outstanding music venue, Mo Tarmohamed came on board in the summer of 2011 to run the operations and eventually taking over the business. The theatre boasts possibly the best sight-lines of any music venue in the city, with a scalable capacity that can be easily configured to accommodate shows of any size. The Rickshaw has successfully hosted a number of outstanding international touring acts such as The War on Drugs, Mudhoney, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, Goat, Sharon Van Etten, Russian Circles, Future Islands, Shovels and Rope, Thee Oh Sees, Black Joe Lewis, Deerhunter, Thurston Moore, Kurt Vile, The Sonics, Death, Spiritualized, Deer Tick, Kreator, Accept, Na**lm Death, The Joy Formidable, The Human League, Ariel Pink, Andrew W.K., Blitzen Trapper, Caravan Palace, Wax Tailor, Calexico, Built to Spill, Killing Joke, High on Fire, Kvelertak and Ghostface Killah, the Rickshaw has also played host to local titans No Means No, DOA, The Pack AD, Japandroids, Bison BC, Three Inches of Blood, The Dreadnoughts, Five Alarm Funk and emerging home grown talent such as Anciients, No Sinner, Black Wizard, White Lung and many others. A vibrant Rickshaw has now become a vital institution in the ongoing revitalization of the Downtown Eastside.

09/13/2024

🎫 DEAD BOB TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW 🎫
Dead Bob tickets go on general sale tomorrow at 10! Wanna snap yours up now? There's still presale tickets available - use the code LIFELIKE to unlock tickets.

Don’t miss with Victims Family and Invasives this December 13th at The Rickshaw.⚡🎶

TIX: bit.ly/4dJRGhz
RSVP: bit.ly/47on5nw

Presented by The Rickshaw.

09/12/2024

🎟️WIN TICKETS🎟️
quickly, quickly and Vinyl Williams are bringing the ultimate psych-pop co-headliner to The Cobalt with The Brahmankind and we’re giving away a pair of tickets!

Head over to our Instagram to enter! ⤵️
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Can’t wait? Grab your tickets here!
TIX: bit.ly/3SeQw56
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Presented by The Rickshaw.

09/12/2024

BIF NAKED - SEPTEMBER 19TH
Only ONE WEEK until Bif Naked takes our stage once again… Have you grabbed your tickets yet?! Catch her with support from Vancouver’s own Fake Shark! 🎶

TIX: bit.ly/4chDf3v
RSVP: bit.ly/4crGYeC

Presented by The Rickshaw.

09/12/2024

COUSIN HARLEY: A TRIBUTE TO RAY CONDO - SEPT 13TH
Cousin Harley storms the Rickshaw stage TOMORROW NIGHT! Don’t miss out this rockin tribute to the late, great Canadian western swing and rockabilly musician, Ray Condo! Backed by Stephen Nikleva and The Ramblin' Ambassadors this is gonna be a killer show so grab your tickets before it’s too late!

RSVP: bit.ly/46ff3wp
TIX: bit.ly/3LCqtRz

Presented by Cousin Harley & The Rickshaw.

09/12/2024

TONIGHT - FKA RAYNE
Get ready for a night packed with local talent as FKA Rayne, Arrow In The Quiver, Damsel and Rebel Priest take our stage! 🤘🔥

DOORS: 7:00pm ⏰
TIX: bit.ly/3SQ6ItT
RSVP: bit.ly/3YK5FPB

Presented by The Invisible Orange

09/11/2024

SINA BATHAIE - SEPTEMBER 18TH

Only ONE WEEK until Sina Bathaie makes his return to the Rickshaw stage! Catch him bring his unique mix of traditional instruments such as the oud and ukulele and electronic music!

TIX: bit.ly/4dGcKFv
RSVP: bit.ly/3XdasqK

Presented by Windcatcher Productions

09/11/2024

🎫 DEAD BOB PRESALE TICKETS ON SALE NOW🎫
Don't miss Dead Bob with Victims Family and Invasives this December 13th at The Rickshaw. Snap up your presale tickets NOW! ⚡🎶

USE CODE: LIFELIKE

TIX: bit.ly/4dJRGhz
RSVP: bit.ly/47on5nw

Presented by The Rickshaw.

09/10/2024

KID CONGO AND THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS - NOVEMBER 1ST
The Kid Congo and The Pink Monkey Birds gig is coming up this Fall… Make sure you grab your Tickets! With Vancouver’s own Cawama also on the bill this is gonna be a wicked night of garage punk so don’t miss out! 🔥

RSVP: bit.ly/49v68Hu
TIX: bit.ly/43QD6AH
📸: Luz Gallardo

Hard copy tickets also available at Red Cat Records

Presented by The Rickshaw

09/10/2024

COUSIN HARLEY: A TRIBUTE TO RAY CONDO - SEPT 13TH
Cousin Harley returns to the Rickshaw in just 3 DAYS! Catch Vancouver’s rockabilly favourites pay tribute to the late, great Canadian western swing and rockabilly musician, Ray Condo! Joined by Stephen Nikleva and The Ramblin' Ambassadors this is gonna one rockin’ gig so grab your tickets before it’s too late!

RSVP: bit.ly/46ff3wp
TIX: bit.ly/3LCqtRz
📸: Sharon Steele Photography

Presented by Cousin Harley & The Rickshaw.

09/10/2024

TONIGHT - SIGNS OF THE SWARM
Get ready for a night of deathcore at the Rickshaw as Signs of the Swarm takes our stage with support from Cane Hill, Ov Sulfur, 156/Silence and A Wake In Providence! ⚔️💀

DOORS: 6:00pm ⏰
TIX: bit.ly/44YNRBo
RSVP: bit.ly/3wSVRYa

Presented by The Invisible Orange

09/09/2024

DEAD BOB - DECEMBER 13TH
Dead Bob, the solo incarnation of John Wright (drummer of now retired Punk rock band No Means No), is coming to the Rickshaw Theatre this December! With guests Victims Family and Invasives. ⚡🎶

RSVP: bit.ly/47on5nw
TIX: bit.ly/4dJRGhz

Tickets on sale 10am Friday, September 13th. 🎫
Presale tickets available from Wednesday. RSVP to the event page for presale info. 👀

Presented by The Rickshaw.

09/08/2024

THE WHISTLIN’ DONKEYS - OCTOBER 19TH
Make sure you catch Irish rockers The Whistlin' Donkeys make their Vancouver debut at the Rickshaw next month! unique blend of traditional Irish music and Celtic rock influences, creating their own distinctive sound that will keep your feet stomping and hands clapping all night long! 🍀🎸

TIX: bit.ly/4fb0QF6
RSVP: bit.ly/3WlETKJ

Presented by The Whistlin’ Donkeys

09/07/2024

SEPTEMBER 28TH - GDBC: THE MUSIC OF GRATEFUL DEAD
Deadheads! Less than a month until GD/BC - Grateful Dead Tribute returns to our stage to crank out some Grateful Dead tunes! Grab your tickets now! 💀💫

TIX: bit.ly/3zLDjKk
RSVP: bit.ly/45Y5Rwo

Presented by GDBC.

09/07/2024

COUSIN HARLEY: A TRIBUTE TO RAY CONDO - SEPT 13TH
Only 1 WEEK until Cousin Harley returns to the Rickshaw stage to celebrate the release of ‘Ray Condo Forever’, a tribute album dedicated to the late, great Canadian western swing and rockabilly musician, Ray Condo. With a lineup featuring Stephen Nikleva and The Ramblin' Ambassadors this is gonna be a barn burner so don’t miss out!

RSVP: bit.ly/46ff3wp
TIX: bit.ly/3LCqtRz

Presented by Cousin Harley & The Rickshaw.

09/07/2024

TONIGHT - FREAKOUT CIRCUS EXTRAVAGANZA
The Freakout Circus Extravaganza is taking over the Rickshaw TONIGHT! Get ready for a rowdy night of music, drag, vendors and contests with Kimmortal, The History of Gunpowder, Uncle Strut, Kendall Gender and more! 🎶🎪

DOORS: 7:00pm ⏰
TIX: bit.ly/4csERri
RSVP: bit.ly/4f17b5Z
Hosted by Batty Banks
Presented by The History of Gunpowder.

09/06/2024

POLYRHYTHMICS - OCTOBER 26TH

Make sure you grab your tickets for when Seattle’s Polyrhythmics return to the Rickshaw! Don’t miss out on this Jazz, Funk and soul packed show! 🔥🎶

TIX: bit.ly/3yP6vzO
RSVP: bit.ly/4bMpmtR

Presented by The Rickshaw

09/06/2024

FREAKOUT CIRCUS EXTRAVAGANZA - SEPTEMBER 7TH

Head on down to the Rickshaw TOMORROW NIGHT and catch The Freakout Circus Extravaganza in all it’s glory! Get ready for a night of music, drag, vendors and contests with appearances from KKimmortal TThe History of Gunpowder UUncle Strut KKendall Genderand more! 🎶🎪

TIX: bit.ly/4csERri
RSVP: bit.ly/4f17b5Z
Hosted by BBatty BanksPresented by The History of Gunpowder.

📸: MMaggee May

09/06/2024

TONIGHT - NERVOSA
Brazilian thrash metal group NERVOSA bring their ‘Great American Jailbreak’ tour to the Rickshaw TONIGHT! Catch them with support from Lich King, Hatriot and Vancouver’s own Shattered Throne! 💀🪦

DOORS: 7:00pm ⏰
TIX: bit.ly/3z45S61
RSVP: bit.ly/3Xwne4F

Presented by The Invisible Orange

09/06/2024

September starts tonight at the Rickshaw! Here's what we have lined up for you... 🎶

Tickets, merch, & more: www.rickshawtheatre.com

09/05/2024

QUICKLY, QUICKLY & VINYL WILLIAMS - OCTOBER 3RD
Get a healthy dose of psych-pop at The Cobalt as quickly, quickly and Vinyl Williams bring their co-headliner to Vancouver this Fall with support from The Brahmankind! ✨

TIX: bit.ly/3SeQw56
RSVP: bit.ly/3LzDVFS

Presented by The Rickshaw.

09/05/2024

09/05/2024

BIF NAKED - SEPTEMBER 19TH

Tickets are moving fast for when Bif Naked makes her return to the Rickshaw! Don’t miss your chance to see this legendary Canadian musician as she celebrates the release of her first record in 15 years, ‘CHAMPION’! With Fake Shark also on the bill this is gonna be a killer show so don’t get caught with a ticket! 🎶

TIX: bit.ly/4chDf3v
RSVP: bit.ly/4crGYeC

Presented by The Rickshaw.

📸: Michael Caswell

09/05/2024

TONIGHT - SPACE JUNK PERFORMS BOWIE’S BLACKSTAR PLUS OTHER HITS
Make sure you get down to the Rickshaw TONIGHT and catch Space Junk performing David Bowie’s final studio album, Blackstar, plus a set of Bowie classics spanning his career from the 1970’s to the 1990’s! ⚡🎶

Featuring members of Bend Sinister, Five Alarm Funk, Cobra Ramone, The Broken Islands, & More!

Tickets are still available online and at the doors so don’t miss out!

DOORS: 7:30pm ⏰
RSVP: bit.ly/49xwpFR
TIX: bit.ly/4bOhVD3

Presented by Space Junk and The Rickshaw.

09/04/2024

MJ LENDERMAN - FEBRUARY 21ST
North Carolina-based Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist MJ Lenderman is bringing his ‘Manning Fireworks’ tour to the Rickshaw stage with support from Wild Pink! ✨

Tickets on sale Friday, September 6th @ 10am
TIX: bit.ly/4gdGN9l
RSVP: bit.ly/47m0urx

Presented by Live Nation British Columbia

09/04/2024

SINA BATHAIE - SEPTEMBER 18TH
Don’t miss your chance to see renowned multi-instrumentalist Sina Bathaie return to the Rickshaw stage with his signature blend of traditional instruments and electronic music! Tickets are going fast so don’t get caught without one!

TIX: bit.ly/4dGcKFv
RSVP: bit.ly/3XdasqK

Presented by Windcatcher Production

09/04/2024

SUPPORT ADDED
Catch Vancouver’s own punked-up surf rockers Cawama opening up for Kid Congo and The Pink Monkey Birds at the Rickshaw on November 1st! Don’t miss out on this absolutely rockus gig! 🔥

RSVP: bit.ly/49v68Hu
TIX: bit.ly/43QD6AH

Hard copy tickets also available at Red Cat Records

Presented by The Rickshaw

09/04/2024

FREAKOUT CIRCUS EXTRAVAGANZA - SEPTEMBER 7TH

In just 3 DAYS The Freakout Circus Extravaganza brings a night of music, drag, vendors, contests and more ton the Rickshaw Theatre! Catch appearances from Kimmortal, The History of Gunpowder, Uncle Strut , Kendall Gender and more! 🎶🎪

TIX: bit.ly/4csERri
RSVP: bit.ly/4f17b5Z
Hosted by Batty Banks
Presented by The History of Gunpowder.

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Telephone

+16046818915

Website

http://www.rickshawtheatre.com/

Address

254 E. Hastings
Vancouver, BC
V6A1P1

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