Events
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
CANCELED: Matheus Ceará: You Ask, I Tell
Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been CANCELED. Ticket-holders have been notified via email, and tickets have been refunded. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thanks, Rio Theatre Management
Vancouver Badass Film Festival
The Ninth Annual International Vancouver Badass Film Festival Sunday, October 15 Details and ticket info coming soon! Hosted screenings of killer new horror and genre films live with the fillmmakers! Genre Film & Script Award Show featuring live performances by Caravan of Curiosities (Reptiles! Fire! Side-show!
Santana Claus Is Coming To Town!
Santana Claus is Coming to Town! A Live-Band Burlesque Tribute to SANTANA Brixxhouse Arts presents two fabulous sets of Santana‘s joyous music played LIVE by SOUL SACRIFICE (featuring many members of THE HOT & HEAVY BAND) accompanying dazzling burlesque and carnivale-flavoured performances! Get ready for a night of Feathers!
John Waters: Devil’s Advocate
The Rio Theatre is beyond excited to welcome beloved filmmaker and pop-culture icon John Waters back to our stage – live! – for a command performance of his latest spoken word show, “Devil’s Advocate,” on Friday, April 26. If you missed this show when Mr. Waters performed it
Glamour & Grit
Join an all-star cast featuring some of Vancouver’s top talent for an evening of burlesque, drag and dance performance that spans from shine and sparkles to sweat and sizzling sensuality. Brought to you by Cherry OnTop, this is a contrast of the high glam, glittery and gorgeous side of