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KEVIN NEALON Presented by Gotpop? Concerts The Rio Theatre is pleased to welcome Kevin Nealon to the stage for a night of standup comedy on Sunday, August 24. Sunday, August 24 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Main Floor (Assigned) $85+ s/c HERE Balcony (General … Read more

In collaboration with the Rio Theatre, Antisocial AV CLUB presents an evening of curated short films, from your little screens to our big one. With skate videos to animation and music videos, we’ve got a little something for everyone. Join us in our first event of the year to celebrate local talent with SHORTS OF … Read more

HUMP! is an independent film festival and touring live event that celebrates sex-positive storytelling, DIY creativity, and communal experience. With roots in underground culture and a reputation for fearless curation, HUMP! continues to redefine how intimacy, humor, and art intersect on screen. HUMP! is not traditional porn. HUMP! is not your average film festival. It’s … Read more

Join East Vancouver’s queen comedy chanteuse Shirley Gnome as she celebrates her sixth full length album “Live, Bare and Natural”, courtesy of Comedy Here Often? Records. Known for her unique blend of country, rock, pop and folk with witty, subversive lyrics, her comedy songwriting prowess has had audiences in stitches since 2009. She shamelessly lays … Read more

5 Second Day… Night!!! Is BACK! Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of 5 Second Day at the Vancouver premiere of Titmouse’s one-of-a-kind annual animation showcase. This special anniversary edition will feature a unique, uncensored compilation of brand new short-form cartoons created by Titmouse animators and creative staff as part of the studio’s long-running 5 Second … Read more

RICARDO O’FARRILL: Corto Circuito Presented by PRODUCTION MAYAM Acclaimed Mexican comedian Ricardo “Richie” O’Farrill returns to the stage with a show that promises to be as hilarious as it is emotional: Corto Circuito. After a career marked by successes on international platforms such as Netflix and his role as one of the pioneers of stand-up … Read more

Mountains on Stage is back at the Rio Theatre for its Summer 2025 edition on Wednesday, April 23. This renowned international festival aims to bring the mountains to the city and to share all the beauty of mountain sports! A selection of the best films related to mountain activities are presented. Details coming soon! Wednesday, April … Read more

Hard Rubber Orchestra, Canada’s 18-piece jazz powerhouse, will reprise the music of the famed Mahavishnu Orchestra. In the early 70’s, this five-piece unit, lead by guitarist John McLaughlin, blew minds and drew a cult following with their ground-breaking fusion of jazz, Indian ragas and high volume rock. Hard Rubber will perform original arrangements by John … Read more

An evening of live music and experimental film with Karl Hirzer (piano/ synthesizer) and Josué Valdepeñas (cello), featuring the premiere of Braden Dereniwski’s music film, Crystal Clear, and Vicki Van Chau’s award-winning short film, In Tandem. Prominent figures in the Canadian classical music scene, Karl Hirzer and Josué Valdepeñas perform standard works from the modern … Read more