Academy Award winning animator and Vancouver resident David Fine introduces some of his favourite National Film Board animated short films, many of them Academy Award winners or nominees, and all of them unique and personal visions. David will explain why he loves these singular films and how they influenced his own career. The program includes … Read more
Yee Haw! This ain’t Texas, but we are bringing the magic of Stampede to VANCOUVER at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, July 12, with an all-star ALL CAST OF COLOUR lineup!! Vajayjay La’Belle hosts an iconic lineup of Canada’s Drag Race stars, including Season 6 favourites Eboni La’Belle and Karamilk. Get ready for the one … Read more
DAY 4 — Dark Matter + Nightmare Fuel Wednesday, June 24 Doors: 5:30 PM | Screenings: 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM We close out the Rio screenings the only way we know how: with horror, thrills, and pure chaos. Dark Matter and Nightmare Fuel showcase the festival’s darkest, weirdest, and most shocking films. Expect screams, … Read more
DAY 3 — Smoke N Mirrors + Spark ’Em If You Got ’Em Presented by Sparky’s Rentals Tuesday, June 23 Doors: 5:30 PM | Screenings: 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM Get ready for a night of huge laughs, strange journeys, and unforgettable characters. Sponsored by Sparky’s Rentals, this crowd-pleasing double feature packs some of the … Read more
DAY 2 — Put on Shuffle + Touch Grass Monday, June 22 Doors: 5:30 PM | Screenings: 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM Little bit of everything and a whole lot of fun. Put on Shuffle and Touch Grass bring together an eclectic mix of comedy, drama, action, horror, and everything in between. If you want … Read more
Join ICG 669 legendary cinematographer, Robert McLachlan, CSC, ASC, at the Rio Theatre for an afternoon of acclaimed cinematography, behind-the-scenes insights, and stories from some of television’s most celebrated productions, including Landman, Game of Thrones, Special Ops: Lioness, Ray Donovan, Yellowstone, and Lovecraft Country. Clips from these productions will be presented on the big screen as … Read more
Hello! It’s me (Alistair)! Vancouver’s hometown boy returning to an iconic East Van theatre for my biggest stand up comedy show yet. Don’t miss it. One of Canada’s rising stand-up comedy stars, Alistair Ogden first came to prominence when he won CBC’s Next Up Competition in 2019. since then, he’s taped televised sets at the … Read more
DAY 1 — Sugar N Venom + Glitter N Spice Sunday, June 21 Doors: 5:30 PM | Screenings: 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM Kick off the Rio screenings with a night of fierce stories, female rage, empowerment, and unforgettable characters. Then stick around for Glitter N Spice, a celebration of queer voices, bold filmmaking, and … Read more
In a unique, immersive, multimedia special event, classic film scholar MICHAEL VAN DEN BOS and the De-Lovely Vancouver jazz vocalist LAURA CREMA celebrate the works of legendary songwriter COLE PORTER. “Just One of Those Things”, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, “I Get A Kick Out of You”, “Anything Goes”, and “You’re The Top” are … Read more
Anirban Dasgupta’s Player is an immersive stand-up show that explores two childhoods, with a twist. Anirban’s childhood dream was to become a sportsperson. But instead of Eden Gardens, he’s ended up at your neighbourhood theatre. Clearly it didn’t work out. Now, as a dad navigating the chaotic second half of life, he’s rethinking the rules … Read more
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