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Join us at the Rio Theatre for an exclusive screening of the new web series comedy THE DRESSING ROOM. A documentary crew follows the backstage life of a touring musical called “Balloon Boy,” where the cast and crew do what they can on a daily basis to make sure the show goes on, in the … Read more

Run N Gun Film Festival & Competition is BACK for its 10th year with 158 short films debuting over a 4 Day festival packed with screenings and events. Each night has TWO themed short film screenings for the price of ONE ticket! You don’t want to miss these funny, wild, silly, scary, and heartfelt shorts … Read more

Run N Gun Film Festival & Competition is BACK for its 10th year with 158 short films debuting over a 4 Day festival packed with screenings and events. Each night has TWO themed short film screenings for the price of ONE ticket! You don’t want to miss these funny, wild, silly, scary, and heartfelt shorts … Read more

Run N Gun Film Festival & Competition is BACK for its 10th year with 158 short films debuting over a 4 Day festival packed with screenings and events. Each night has TWO themed short film screenings for the price of ONE ticket! You don’t want to miss these funny, wild, silly, scary, and heartfelt shorts … Read more

The Best of Dream Big Productions Templeton Secondary’s Afterschool Film Program Join us for the world premiere of this year’s batch of Templeton Secondary’s Afterschool Film Program films. We’ve got a genre-bending mix of funny, scary, poignant, and as always, weird as heck! This night is the absolute highlight of our year and proclaimed by … Read more

Join us at the Rio Theatre for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch legendary Bangladeshi singer-songwriter, guitarist and composer James for a live performance in an intimate setting on Sunday, June 30. A renowned multi-instrumentalist and solo icon in his home country, he came to prominence in the band Nagar Baul (“Feelings”). He is an iconic … Read more

Listen up, sports fans! The Rio Sports Bar is back in action for the big game on Monday, May 20 at 6:00 pm  with NHL hockey LIVE, and on our big screen. Admission at the door is FREE (subject to availability), but you can RSVP seating (highly encouraged!) in advance. Make some plans and secure … Read more

Listen up, sports fans! The Rio Sports Bar is back in action on Thursday, May 16 (Time TBD)  with NHL hockey LIVE, and on our big screen. Admission at the door is FREE (subject to availability), but you can RSVP seating (highly encouraged!) in advance. Make some plans and secure yourself (and all your friends!) … Read more

MOPA 4th Year Gala A Film screening by Capilano University  Join us for a captivating showcase as Capilano University’s graduating 4th-year students share their final projects, the culmination of four years dedicated to the art and craft of filmmaking. Immerse yourself in a diverse array of over 10 short films spanning various genres, from compelling … Read more

Bring Back the Whistle Dog (Pacific Assistance Dogs Society Fundraiser) You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll drool. AND you’ll help raise money for a great cause! Fast food menu items come and go, but none have ignited lasting passion quite like A&W’s Whistle Dog. Selected at 42 film festivals in 15 countries worldwide, this award-winning “hot … Read more