Events
The Real Estate Crisis in Vancouver with Michael Hudson
Renowned economist Michael Hudson will discuss the foundations of the real estate crisis in Vancouver and what we can do about it, followed by a moderated dialogue. Michael Hudson is President of The Institute for the Study of Long-Term Economic Trends (ISLET), former Wall Street economist turned critic, Distinguished Research
The Pride Ball
Celebrate Vancouver Pride with the hottest party in East Van, Dandy’s Pride Ball! Hosted by TikTok star @dandyandfriends, the Lavender Society (that’s you!) celebrates what it means to express yourself. It’s an evening about loving your community and loving yourself. With a bevvy of queer performers this interactive cabaret has
The Paper Kites w/ guest Doe Paoro
The Paper Kites w/ guest Doe Paoro THURS DEC 8th (JUST ADDED!) & FRIDAY, DEC 9th 19+ only / General Admission Seated Doors 7:00PM / Show 8:00PM Tickets (incl. GST) $25.00 + s/c Get Tickets: http://bit.ly/2asAoLb – The Paper Kites Online – Website:
The Oscars! The Rio’s Annual Very Live, Very Free Screening Party
The Rio Theatre’s annual Oscar party returns, featuring the live televised broadcast of the 90th Annual Academy Awards. “If you think we screwed up the ending last year, wait until you see what we have planned for the 90th anniversary show!” – Jimmy Kimmel Oscars 2018 host
The Oscars! Screening & Watch Party
The Rio Theatre‘s annual Oscar party returns, featuring the live televised broadcast of the 98th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15. Conan O’Brien returns for his second time to host the annual event. Get ready for the best buttery popcorn Vancouver has to offer, in-house trivia, our
The Old and the Bold: Rock Climbing Stories with Ethan Salvo
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in March for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re
The Odd Ball: A Cabaret of Curiosities
Join the Lavender Society in their weirdest, wackiest cabaret yet! The Odd Ball is a cabaret of curiosities, oddities and peculiarities- sure to leave you saying, “How queer! How wonderful! Huzzah!” In a celebration of all things bizarre, a group eccentric “experts of the unusual” will dazzle with
The Naked and Famous With Guest Zander Hawley SOLD OUT
Spotify Presale and VIP packages on sale on Wednesday January 10th, 2018 Timbre Concerts Presents: On Sale Friday January 12th, 2018 at 10am! THE NAKED AND FAMOUS With Guest Zander Hawley Wednesday March 14th, 2018 @ RIO THEATRE 19+/No Minors All General Admission
The Musicianer ft. Petunia and the Vipers
Join us for the Canadian premiere of the pilot episode of The Musicianer, with by live music by Petunia and The Vipers. A Q&A with Petunia and director Beth Harrington will follow the screening. Sunday, May 19 Doors 9:00 pm | Event 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change.
The Music of Frank Zappa & Pink Floyd
Frank Zappa’s music – reimagined! Zappostrophe’…dares to take on Zappa’s weird and wonderful world – recreating his tunes with jaw-dropping musicianship, and a wink to his irreverent humour (CHEK TV, Victoria, 2024) Zappostrophe’ is a Vancouver-based 8-piece band, playing favourites and lesser-known works from Frank Zappa’s eclectic recordings. Our shows include