Events

VIMFF 2023: Action Adventure Show

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival returns to the Rio Theatre for their 2023 season, February 28 – March 5. An adrenaline-packed evening featuring films about highliners at unbelievable heights, incredible skiers and snowboarders, a kayaker’s dream to become one of the greatest and more. Friday, March

VIMFF 2023: Best of VIMFF 1

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival returns to the Rio Theatre for their 2023 season, February 28 – March 5. A collection of the VIMFF 2023 award winning films and jury favourites. An evening you won’t want to miss. The lineup will be announced by February 17. Tuesday, February

Depths of Wikipedia LIVE!

Join @depthsofwikipedia creator Annie Rauwerda on a journey through Wikipedia’s most interesting corners. You’ll have the time of your life [citation needed]. Friday, April 21 Early Show (Please note new start time!) Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start times

Sophie Buddle

Back with the best in comedy, Just For Laughs Vancouver, in association with SiriusXM Canada, returns with the festival bringing many of today’s biggest names in comedy to venues around Vancouver, running from February 16- 25, 2023. Western Canada’s biggest comedy festival hits stages and streets across the city

Life Is Funny (Fundraiser)

Life is Funny Presented by Syd Bosel and Friends There’s nothing like a good laugh and a great cause to liven up the mood! Join us for an unforgettable live comedy night with award winning stand-up comics featured in Just For Laughs, the House of

The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show

A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret awaits at The Rio Theatre Burlesque and Variety Show on Saturday, March 18! Local Luminary April O’Peel has curated a show full of wonder sure to dazzle and delight our fun loving audience. The theme is… No theme!

Jay Mewes & His A-Mewes-ing Stories

Cinema icon Jason Mewes is best known as the potty-mouthed vocal half of Jay and Silent Bob, the on- screen comedic duo who first appeared in Kevin Smith’s seminal 1994 indie film CLERKS. Mewes would reprise the character five more times on the big screen from 1995 to 2006, becoming

Dan Savage’s HUMP! Festival 2023

Dan Savage’s 18th Annual HUMP! Film Festival is returning to the Rio Theatre in 2023 – featuring all new films! HUMP! is a lovingly curated festival of short erotic films made by real people for real people. The filmmakers and stars show us hot and sexy,

The Trail Running Film Festival

Community Trail Running presents The Trail Running Film Festival The Trail Running Film Festival is back on tour and coming to Vancouver for a great night of films, inspiration, and community. You’re

Ashley Gavin LIVE!

The East Van Laugh RioT presents Ashley Gavin LIVE! Thursday, May 11 Early Show SOLD OUT Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. General Admission Tickets Advance $40 + s/c HERE |

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.

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