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Come celebrate with the Burnaby ACE-IT Film & Broadcasting Program as we present our screening for the 2023-2024 year. We are proud to feature short films created by emerging filmmakers from the secondary schools across the Burnaby School District. From daring dramas to terrifying thrillers, students have been working tirelessly from sunrise to midnight to … Read more

Join the UNYA 2-Spirit Collective and West Coast LEAF for a night of celebration, popcorn, and advocacy to push for true gender-affirming, trauma-informed and culturally safe care. Join us to watch two short films that explore what gender affirming care means to the 2-Spirit Collective. Hear from 2-Spirit youth about why this matters and add … Read more

Vancouver! K-pop girl group PURPLE KISS are coming on their 2024 BXX TOUR! The girls are ready to meet and perform for their fans on June 16, 2024 at the Rio Theatre. Purple Kiss are prepared to do a full musical takeover of the city. Purple Kiss‘ discography is filled with unforgettable hits and concepts … Read more

Alison Roman is a New York-based cook, writer, and author of the New York Times bestselling cookbooks “Sweet Enough,” “Nothing Fancy,” and “Dining In.” She is the creator of the “Home Movies” series on YouTube, the author of a newsletter titled a newsletter, and the host of the podcast “Solicited Advice.” Alison also opened First … Read more

LUCY Presented by Leo Events K-rock boy band LUCY are coming for the first time ever. The boys are ready to meet and perform for their fans on June 20, 2024 at Rio Theatre! The group is prepared to do a full musical takeover of the city. LUCY’s discography is filled with unforgettable hits and … Read more

Drag Attack is back… And this time, it’s the largest collection of Drag Kings that The Rio Theatre has ever seen! Join TikTok star Dandy, winner of Host of the Year 2024 from VIBFA, as he holds court for DRAG ATTACK: KING FLING! Voted by Georgia Straight readers as Runner Up for BEST DRAG SHOW … Read more

Can you believe it’s been 15 years…? Neither can we! To celebrate our incredible run of being Vancouver’s favourite independently owned and operated cinema and live event space, we’re throwing a big ol’ party…. And you’re invited! Come join us and reminisce about some of the many crazy adventures over the past 15 years – … Read more

The Bicycle Film Festival (BFF)been celebrating bicycles through art, film and music over the last 24 years. BFF spanned the world in over 100 cities worldwide to an audience of over one million people. BFF Vancouver presents two short film programs: Adventure shorts and Urban Bike shorts. These short films appeal to a wide audience … Read more

The Bicycle Film Festival (BFF)been celebrating bicycles through art, film and music over the last 24 years. BFF spanned the world in over 100 cities worldwide to an audience of over one million people. BFF Vancouver presents two short film programs: Adventure shorts and Urban Bike shorts. These short films appeal to a wide audience … Read more

The 3rd annual TMFF roars back to Rio Theatre for one night only with the newest and best motorcycle films from around the world. Start the night full throttle by kicking up some dust in the sand dunes before heading to the mountains. One night only. Global cinema, unforgettable journeys, and motorcycles as you’ve never … Read more