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Welcome to Langara’s Films Arts Festival 2024 UNLOCK THE VAULT!! In just 8 short months, our group of 32 students have come together to create 22 amazing short films. From the bare bones of rough drafts down to the beauty of color and sound design, 11 of these short films are here for YOU, the … Read more

The Rio Theatre is excited to welcome comedian Hassan Phills to the stage on Sunday, November 3. Sunday, November 3 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Balcony (General Admission) Tickets $30+ s/c HERE | $35 + s/c at the door Main Floor (Assigned Seating) Tickets $40+ … Read more

Join Cherry OnTop and a crew of mouth watering performers as they show you all they have to offer, from the shine and sparkle of classic burlesque to the dark, dirty, and dangerous edge of neo-burlesque. Every performer has different sides to their soul… Join us as we reveal just how gorgeously twisted our cast can be… … Read more

Following the huge success of its 2023 Canadian national tour, Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is RETURNING IN 2024 by popular demand! See the rock spectacular that everyone RAVED about, bringing their big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes back for a night of non-stop rock anthems, including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock … Read more

For Pride this year The Rio Theatre is rolling out the rainbow carpet to welcome not just Vancouver Pride, but nationwide Canada Pride 2024! And whom better to be our honorable ambassador to the world and fellow Gaynadians than our very own Gayest of the Gays, Queerest of the Queers, Dandy! Celebrate Vancouver & Canada … Read more

Negativland + SUE-C with a Special LIVE Double-Feature! WE CAN REALLY FEEL LIKE WE’RE HERE Legendary sound collage group Negativland and “real-time cinema” visual artist SUE-C collaborate to bring you their latest audio-visual performance about our minds, our realities, and the evolving forms of media and technology that orchestrate our perceptions as we head into … Read more

Timbre Concerts Presents Rocco – The Rocco Revolution Tour With Guests Due to popular demand, the Rocco show on Thursday, September 5 has been moved to Rio Theatre. Previously purchased tickets will be honoured at the new venue.  Additional tickets are on sale now! Thursday, September 5 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm All Ages Event / Must be … Read more

The Rio Theatre is pleased to welcome comedian Gareth Reynolds back to our stage on Tuesday, December 2. Tuesday, December 2 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 6:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets HERE GARETH REYNOLDS is an internationally touring stand-up comedian whose brilliantly clever quips perfectly offset Dave Anthony’s … Read more

Stage legend. Social media sensation (@BroadwayBarbaraOfficial). Subtly understated international entertainment titan. Broadway Barbara makes her triumphant return to the Rio Theatre following a string of raucous, sold-out performances in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Provincetown! For this special performance, revel in the glorious excess of the spooky season as Barbara unleashes a … Read more

Listen up, sports fans! The Rio Sports Bar is back in action for the big game on Friday, June 21 at 5:00 pm  with NHL hockey LIVE, and on our big screen. Advance tickets are highly recommended to ensure entry! Make some plans and secure yourself (and all your friends!) seats in advance. Friday, June 21 … Read more