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Because botox looks better on the big screen! Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, January 11 for our annual Golden Globe Awards watch party. This year’s event is being hosted by the very funny Nikki Glaser, which pretty much guarantees a night of hilarity. The Golden Globe Awards recognizes the best and brightest in … Read more

Community Trail Running presents: The Trail Running Film Festival After a great debut in 2023, and an even better follow-up in 2024-2025, the Trail Running Film Festival is back on tour in 2026 and coming to Vancouver once again! Expect another amazing evening of films, performance, inspiration, and community. Our amazing sponsors will ensure you have … Read more

MRG Live PresentsPaul Reiser Friday, May 30 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets HERE Comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood’s most prolific creatives. 2024 is set to be a busy year for Reiser. On the heels of … Read more

Deck the halls with bowls of cereal… The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party is returning to the Rio Theatre with a brand new collection of  specially curated retro TV goodness covered in sugary cereal, and sprinkled with endless Holiday cheer. It’s Volume XI – The Christmas Show! Even better? This program will be screening on Saturday, … Read more

Unfortunately, the scheduled screening of THE STAND with filmmaker Mick Garris on January 19 has been canceled, due to very loe ticket sales. Ticket-holders have been notified of the refunds via email. Anyone who purchased a ticket should see their account credited shortly. We were very much looking forward to hosting Mick, and look forward … Read more

Join Outside Voices Choir for an unforgettable night of music, featuring contemporary songs by The Cranberries, Radiohead, Billie Eilish, José González, and more. With creative arrangements by David Beckingham (of Hey Ocean!), it’s a night you’ll be talking to your friends about for ages. Wednesday, December 11 – Extremely Low Ticket Alert! Doors 6:30 pm … Read more

Vancouver’s Kingsgate Chorus returns to the Rio Theatre on Sunday, December 15 with “Atmospheric Shiver,” a night of rousing choral music in support of  The Aboriginal Friendship Centre. Sunday, December 15 LOW TICKET ALERT! Almost Sold Out!! With Ride By Night Doors at 6:45 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please … Read more

The Rio Theatre is thrilled to welcome beloved East Van staple Petunia & The Vipers to our stage for an album release concert in support of their new album, ‘Calling Me Back,’ on Friday, December 27. Louis Armstrong was once asked what his favorite kind of music was, and his response was simple; “Good music.” … Read more

East Van Laugh RioT Presented by Charlie Demers and Friends The Rio Theatre‘s live comedy night featuring Vancouver’s top stand-up comedians from CBC, Netflix, Just For Laughs and more returns to take the stage on Thursday, December 12. (Because we could all use a good laugh…) Thursday, December 12 Featuring Erica Sigurdson & Jacob Samuel … Read more

It’s The Allusionist podcast’s tenth birthday! Celebrate with host Helen Zaltzman and house band Martin Austwick at a special performance of the new live show, Souvenirs, about friendship breakups, fonts, and the history of ass. Because it’s a birthday party, BYO party hat.  The Allusionist is a podcast about language: how and why we humans use it … Read more