The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) provides outdoor communities around the world with international mountain film screenings, live multimedia presentations, photo exhibitions, workshops, seminars and other special events. We offer in person shows as well as virtual streaming events, and our World Tour travelling shows featuring award winning films. Driven by a passion for … Read more
Mountains on Stage 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. More information coming soon! Tuesday, December 9 Doors 6:15 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. … Read more
Badass 10 is coming live to the Rio – The Tenth Annual International Vancouver Badass Film Festival and Script Competition goes live at East Vancouver’s historic Rio Theatre for a pre-Halloween live experience you can’t download and the indie film community event of the horror season! It’s the genre film festival with: 22 films screened … Read more
More tricks! More treats! More All-You-Can-Eat Cereal! The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party is returning to the Rio Theatre for a whole Halloweekend of fun times on Saturday, October 25 AND Sunday, October 26. Get ready for a specially-curated all-new lineup of retro TV goodness covered in sugary cereal. It’s Volume X – Halloween Style! Kids today … Read more
How-dyyyyyyy! Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, November 22 for one of our favourite annual events – The legendary East Van Opry! 2025 will mark the 12th anniversary of this unstoppable live music event that celebrates “country” music – with a decidedly East Van twist, featuring performances from a host of your favourite local … Read more
Excited for the 30th anniversary of the iconic Canadian animated TV show “ReBoot” this year? Us, too. Join us at the Rio Theatre on Monday, October 14 for another afternoon of binge-watching more episodes of “ReBoot ReWind” premiere screening of the first two episodes of “ReBoot ReWind.” Following a sold out event in September, the … Read more
It’s Mushroom Monday at the Rio! In collaboration with the Rio Theatre, Stephanie Dacre presents to you a premiere screening of two episodes from The Shroom Boom docuseries. The Shroom Boom series dives into fungi's impact in British Columbia, showcasing the local people driving the growth. The evening will include a premiere screening of: Episode … Read more
After surviving the Battle of Endor, Stormtrooper Torin Sereta is assigned an unusual mission that may alter the outcome of the war between the Empire and Rebel Alliance. Sunday, September 22 Doors 3:00 pm | Event 3:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance tickets HERE | $12+ s/c at the … Read more
Save the date! Canadian blues ingenue turned Texas axe-slinger Sue Foley brings over 35 years of professional talent back to the Rio Theatre’s stage on Thursday, July 16. Foley delivers her own brand of high energy, guitar driven Texas blues along with her band that features a seasoned rhythm section that responds to her every … Read more
“Vancouver’s Most Innovative Comedy / Variety Show” is back with a Halloween special! Join us as we celebrate the greatest holiday ever with lots of laughs, audience surprises and wild entertainment. Featuring… “Like freebasing sheer fun!” (The Globe & Mail) “There is no funner night out… you have to experience it.” (The Georgia Straight) “Something … Read more
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