Events

Rodrigo Marques: Paz de Darwin

You Can! Productions Presents Rodrigo Marques: Paz de Darwin Critical and public success, recifense brings laughter to the world. Possessing a unique talent, Rodrigo Marques, from Recife, accumulates in his curriculum several works that accredit him as one of the main names of humor in Brazil. Despite his journalist

Olan Rogers LIVE!

MRG Presents Olan Rogers Olan has been called a relentlessly unconventional storyteller who has been making millions laugh for over a decade. The Tennessee Wonder Child first popped onto the scene with the cult phenomenon sketch comedy group “Balloonshop” and then transitioned to a solo career where he slowly

The Motorcyle Film Festival

The Motorcycle Film Festival (TMFF) showcasing the best and newest motorcycle films from around the world, is coming to the Rio Theatre for one night only, on Friday, April 28. Don’t miss some of our favourite and award-winning films, including a peek at Japan’s underground Bōsōzuku culture with members

Run N Gun: Retrospective Screening / Registration Kickoff Party

Get ready for a wild night of movie madness at the Run N Gun Retrospective Screening, Q&A, and Registration Kickoff Party on Thursday, April 20th! We’re showcasing the best of the best from previous years’ competitions and hosting activities and games to connect you with new teammates and friends

The Smashed Potato Kids: Welcome to Spudsville

Local comedy group The Smashed Potato Kids bring you their first live event featuring stand-up comedy, live sketches, musical numbers, filmed sketches, and shorts.  Tuesday, April 11 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. General

An Evening with Lewberger

Just For Laughs is excited to present that viral comedy trio Lewberger live at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, April  in Vancouver on Sunday, April 16. Sunday, April 16 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. General

Burlesque Long Form: Ninth Anniversary Show!

Celebrating its NINTH Anniversary! An astounding collection of top notch Vancouver burlesque performers will take to the Rio Theatre‘s stage on Saturday, April 20 for Burlesque Long Form. In a unique and ambitiously artistic challenge set by producer and noted

Life’s a Pitch: A Pitching Workshop with Gary Jones

Life’s a Pitch: A Pitching Workshop with Gary Jones For anyone out there with a great idea that they think could be turned into a feature film, a short film, a web series, a documentary (the list goes on) but can’t seem to “pitch it” without people’s eyes glazing over,

Titmouse: 5 Second Night 2024

5 Second Night — a Titmouse tradition, an evening when Titmouse animators create and screen whatever animated goodies have been floating around in their minds all year. Titmouse is a full‐service, award-winning animation production company. Its artist-run studios in Los Angeles, New York City,

VIMFF: Reel Rock 17

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival returns to the Rio Theatre on April 4-5, with Reel Rock 17. Don’t miss three heart-stopping new films featuring the year’s biggest climbing & adventure stories: a wild expedition on Nameless Tower in Pakistan; a new cutting-edge route in a massive limestone cave in

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: [email protected]

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