Events
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) returns with a curated collection of world-class films spanning conservation, family, adventure and culture, including a standout short featuring prominent American chef and cultural storyteller David Chang chasing permit in Mexico. Among the films featured are: Against the Current —
The History of Gunpowder: Film + Music Event
Join us at the Rio Theatre on Friday, September 1 for a special event featuring The History of Gunpowder‘s (the six-piece freak out orchestra that tight ropes the delicate balance between order and chaos) premiere of their new film SWALLOWS, followed by a live
The Heartthrob & The Heartbreaker: Aljur Abrenica & Kuya Jobert LIVE!
The Heartthrob & The Heartbreaker Starring Aljur Abrenica & Kuya Jobert Featuring Rossinite Band with a surprise special guest Presented by Groov3 Entertainment A night of entertainment and comedy with one of the Philippines’ hottest & leading actor, Aljur Abrenica and
The Haunted Saloon 2019
Fourth straight year of The Haunted Saloon! Join legendary host Nhi Do for the Showdown at the Saloon and see who walks away with trophies and gold. Sunday, October 20 Doors 6:00 pm | Event 6:30 pm Advance ticketing info HERE *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry
The Happiest Drag Show on Earth
Let’s face it dahlings, it’s 2026 and one of the scarcest resources available is PURE JOY! We’ve got you covered in the The Happiest Drag Show on Earth—a full-throttle celebration of queer joy, camp, and community. Every act is meticulously designed to tickle your funny bone and warm your gay little
The Happiest Disney Big Band on Earth!
Forget about your worries and your cares down at the Rio Theatre on Friday, September 13, when The Happiest Big Band on Earth – a 17-piece (!) jazz orchestra led by the wonderfully talented Matt Grinke – takes to the stage, playing all your favourite Disney tunes against a specially
The Grames Brothers
The Grames Brothers have been part of the Vancouver music scene since 1990 rocking stages at The Commodore, The Town Pump and virtually every venue in the city. Making their return for their 3rd performance at the historic Rio Theatre, the Grames Brothers make their return to thestage for the
The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: ROAD HOUSE (1989)
Wednesday, March 11 Doors 6:30/Show 7:00pm $7 advance HERE/ $10 door www.riotheatretickets.ca Join the Gentlemen Hecklers as they tell you everything you need to know about the brilliantly bad ROAD HOUSE, starring Patrick Swayze as “a tough bouncer hired to tame a dirty bar.”
The Gentlemen Hecklers present The Happening
The Gentlemen Hecklers present M. Night Shyamalan’s THE HAPPENING. Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:00pm. Tickets $6 advance / $9 door. **19+ only with bar service. Please bring 2 pieces of ID. The Gentlemen Hecklers return to The Rio Theatre on Wednesday August 13, to provide live, hilarious commentary
The Geekenders Presents How I Met My Mother: A Back To The Future Parody Musical
“Great Scott!” Hop in your Delorean and join Canadian “cult sensation” the Geekenders on a musical journey through the space-time continuum in How I Met My Mother: A Back to the Future Parody Musical! With a full 1.21 gigawatts of song parodies, hilarity, dance, “The Power of Love,”