Events
The East Van Opry: 10th Anniversary Celebration!
Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, October 21 for one of our favourite annual events – The legendary East Van Opry! This will mark the 10th anniversary of the legendary live music event that celebrates “country” music East Van style, featuring performances from a host of your favourite
Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show
A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret awaits at the Rio Theatre Burlesque and Variety Show on Saturday November 4! Local luminary April O’Peel has curated a show full of wonder sure to dazzle and delight our fun loving audience. The theme is… NO THEME. That’s right! These talented performers will each be
Shaun Majumder LIVE!
MRG Live Presents SHAUN MAJUMDER Friday, November 3 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm Tickets $49.50 + tax and s/c HERE *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. *Sorry, Rio Theatre passes and Groupons n/a for this event. *Seating for
Canadaland Presents: The Backbench LIVE! (VIFF 2023)
When you think about film, art, and creativity, government policy probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Make no mistake about it, our policy makers and politicians can crucially impact the art we make, who gets to make it, and the culture we consume. Good policy can create
The Monsters of Schlock
Canadian entertainers The Monsters of Schlock have sold out shows internationally as ‘The World’s Most Extreme Two Man Circus Sideshow Comedy Magic Extravaganza,’ and they are bringing their totally unique brand of quirky comedy to the Rio Theatre on Saturday, October 14. Comedy so funny… It hurts! The comic madmen
Girls Gone Hueco (Vancouver Premiere)
Girls Gone Hueco features 5 female climbers from the U.S. and Canada converging on historic Hueco Tanks, Texas, to celebrate the fiery girl gang energy that naturally happens when you get a group of strong ladies together. Coming from different backgrounds, the climbers each have a unique personality, perspective,
Teton Gravity Research: Flying High Again
Get ready, Vancouver! TGR (Teton Gravity Research) is ‘Flying High Again’ as we join forces with director Mike Hatchett and an all-star roster of athletes, including Danny Davis, John Jackson, Elena Hight, Bode Merrill and many more, for our latest feature-length snowboard film. Come out to the Rio Theatre on
The Manboys: Tango, Echo, November
Join The Manboys and some of Whistler’s finest in the first theatre showing of TANGO, ECHO, NOVEMBER. This decade-in-the- making film follows 5 professional snowboarders and friends from around the globe as they flip, spin, and even straight air their way onto the big screen. If we cared about film
Open Mic Movie Night
An open mic-style event where there are no rules for film submissions other than length, the screen could show you anything! Thursday, August 31 Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance tickets HERE Filmmakers
Paul Anthony’s Talent Time: Halloween Edition
Vancouver’s Most Innovative Comedy / Variety Show is back with a Halloween episode! Your hosts Paul Anthony and Ryan Beil, along with the house band and the entire creative team are scheming up a spooky experience that you don’t wanna miss… Featuring: KISS Tribute