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On November 17, 1978, a holiday special was aired that would change the world forever. It would soon become a cult-classic amongst Star Wars enthusiasts everywhere, and for the past 37 years has been only available through torrent sites and the occasional Youtube clip. THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL lives on in 2015, and for … Read more

    Join us at the Rio for John Korsrud’s HARD RUBBER ORCHESTRA An evening of high-energy music with 18-piece all-star ensemble Opening with 10-piece Star System: A Tribute to Sun Ra Music by John Korsrud, Peggy Lee & Eric Wettstein Saturday, November 28, 2015, 8:30 pm Tickets: $20 General/ $15 Students, Seniors & Musicians Advanced … Read more

One trilogy marathon to rule them all…. Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, January 2 for a daylong movie marathon event featuring Peter Jackson‘s LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy (Extended Edition!): Back-to-back, on the big screen, and in its entirety. Based on the high-fantasy epic novel by English author J.R.R. Tolkien, Jackson’s trilogy represents … Read more

Based on the classic story of ‘The Nutcracker,’ NIGHTMARE BEFORE THE NUTCRACKER returns to the Rio Theatre for a second year for four nights on December 4-5 and 11-12. This gothic reimagination is a unique twist on the beloved fable as told through the music of Tchaikovsky and Danny Elfman, and features characters from both … Read more

Geekenders is back with a celebration of our favourite sci-fi series… you didn’t think we were done with Star Wars forever, did you!? Love in Alderaan Places combines numbers from our sold-out, smash-hit spectaculars, A Nude Hope, The Empire Strips Back, and Reveal of the Jedi to create one big ball of cabaret love just … Read more

Live Nation proudly presents An Evening with  Richard Thompson Trio The L.A. Times describes Thompson as “the finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix.” Having co-founded the groundbreaking group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the sixties, Richard Thompson and his mates virtually invented British folk-rock. By the age of 21 … Read more

Great Smile Production Presents             ROCKSTEADY Featuring: Glaiza de Castro & Julia Clarete Great Smile Production brings a duo of well known Female rock vocalist for a 4 city Canada tour called ‘Rocksteady.’  The stars of show Ms. Glaiza De Castro  is a GMA network contract actress and a singer songwriter. … Read more

David Gogo is coming to the Rio Saturday November 7th Doors 7pm, Show 8pm – Tickets $20 in advance/ $25 at the door  +19 with 2 pieces of ID for entry + access to full bar with in-seat service! Adv available at Rio theatre tickets HERE also at Zulu, Beat Merchant, Neptoon, Red Cat and High Life … Read more

*Please note that the venue has been changed due to the closure of the Electric Owl. “A wickedly sharp observer of the human condition.” ~ Rolling Stone Greg Brown Cap Global Roots Saturday, October 10, 2015 @ 8pm $30 advance/$33 at door (cash only) on night Advance tickets available on-line through capilano HERE In-seat tray … Read more

Timbre proudly presents AN EVENING WITH GAD ELMALEH – Tuesday November 10th, 2015 19+ Show/General Admission Seating Doors 8:00pm, Show 9:00pm   Tickets $25.00 —–>THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Also available at Red Cat, Zulu and Highlife Paris-based comedian, actor and writer performs a show all in English. Gad Elmaleh Online: Facebook: https://fr-fr.facebook.com/gadelmaleh Twitter: https://twitter.com/GadElmaleh … Read more