Events

The Cosplay Swimsuit Contest

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Friday, March 20 for the second annual H Cupcake Productions Foundation‘s THE COSPLAY SWIMSUIT CONTEST, a charity variety show mixing comedy and sex appeal – for a good cause! H Cupcake Productions was founded with the goals of bringing laughter and

The Church with special guests

THE CHURCH With Special Guests Saturday February 21, 2015 Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:30pm Tickets $30.00 (plus appl. s/c) advance available online CLICK HERE. Also available at Red Cat, Zulu and Highlife 19+; 2 pieces of ID required for bar service. Australian alternative rock band on

The C.R. Avery Orchestra & Victory on East Hastings

After the ghostly ushers from ancient Galway have lead you to your seat and the time-machine-lights of the legendary Rio Theatre have dimmed, you’ll know that you’re about to witness something special going down. From the historic Rio’s lower level to the box-seat balcony, the audience will be engrossed and

The C.R. Avery Orchestra & Victory On East Hastings

After the ghostly ushers from ancient Galway have lead you to your seat and the time-machine-lights of the legendary Rio Theatre have dimmed, you’ll know that you’re about to witness something special going down. From the historic Rio’s lower level to the box-seat balcony, the audience will be engrossed and

The Bratpack present The B Factor

The BRATPACK present THE B FACTOR Ever wonder how you create a drag supergroup? This summer, get ready for the unofficial story on how three queens from Vancouver became one of the biggest drag groups, in THE B FACTOR. Get ready for Kendall Gender, Gia Metric and Synthia Kiss

The Bicycle Film Festival: Adventure Shorts

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.

The Bicycle Film Fesival: Urban Bike Shorts

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.

The Best of VIMFF: Best of Climbing

The Vancouver International Film Festival returns to the Rio Theatre April 21-23 with The Best of VIMFF! Curated from the past year of Festivals, this is the definitive tick list of climbing films. Epic lines and dreamy views celebrate community, history, and tenacity. Tuesday, April

The Best of VIMFF: Best of Biking

The Vancouver International Film Festival returns to the Rio Theatre April 21-23 with The Best of VIMFF! If bike films had a playlist, this would be it. Drop in on the highlights from the past three Festivals, including ten outstanding films. Sunday, April 21

The Best of VIMFF: Best of BC

The Vancouver International Film Festival returns to the Rio Theatre April 21-23 with The Best of VIMFF! Seven beautiful BC films celebrate the diversity of its landscape and its people. With a special presentation by hiking guidebook author Taryn Eyton. Monday, April 22 Doors

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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