The Rolling Mountain Film Tour

The Rolling Mountain Film Tour features a collection of stories that celebrate the beauty of mountains and the adventurous spirit of the people that call them home. The tour showcases a diverse range of mountain-related tales, from outdoor pursuits to personal reflections that invite you to think and grow. The Rolling Mountain Film Tour aligns … Read more

BADASS Film Festival: Shorts, Awards & Sideshow Spectacular

Hosted by Nhi Do & Jesse Inocalla, killer new horror shorts with filmmakers Q&As, magic from Aleister Crane, Costume Contest, Film & Script Awards, Melody Mangler burlesque & Caravan of Curiosities (Fire act & Snakes Burlesque!) Sunday, October 15 Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. … Read more

Sh*ts N Giggles 2025

Sh*t’s N Giggles is back for another round at the Rio Theatre. Wednesday, November 5 More details coming soon!   *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. Sorry Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. *Online sales end an hour before door time. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available for purchase at the box … Read more

Drag Attack! Scream Queens

It’s the slay of the dead, and the only thing scarier than drag queens taking over the iconic Rio Theatre is scream queens taking over the iconic Rio Theatre! Join tiktok star Dandy as he hosts a glamorous gaggle of ghouls and gals serving their best creepy chic. As Dandy always says, “if you got … Read more

Tits the Season!

Helvetica Productions is once again proud to present Tits the Season! at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, December 14! Proving that there’s no business like snow business, Helvetica Productions is back with a fourth installment of Vancouver’s naughtiest and nicest new holiday tradition: Tits the Season! Come make a holidate with this over-the-top festive extravaganza … Read more

Forever Fleetwood: A Musical Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

When you combine a huge recording budget with sex, drugs and rock-and-roll, then add in jealousy, infidelity and divorce it hardly sounds like a recipe for a successful album. The fact that ‘Rumours,’ Fleetwood Mac’s hit album, was ever finished, let alone stayed atop the charts for 31 weeks, is a testament to the artistry … Read more

The East Van Opry: 10th Anniversary Celebration!

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, October 21 for one of our favourite annual events – The legendary East Van Opry! This will mark the 10th anniversary of the legendary live music event that celebrates “country” music East Van style, featuring performances from a host of your favourite East Van artists and special … Read more

Shaun Majumder LIVE!

MRG Live Presents SHAUN MAJUMDER Friday, November 3 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm Tickets $49.50 + tax and s/c HERE *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. *Sorry, Rio Theatre passes and Groupons n/a for this event. *Seating for this event is General Admission. We recommend arriving 30-60 minutes before showtime to ensure great … Read more

Canadaland Presents: The Backbench LIVE! (VIFF 2023)

When you think about film, art, and creativity, government policy probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Make no mistake about it, our policy makers and politicians can crucially impact the art we make, who gets to make it, and the culture we consume. Good policy can create a thriving, diverse culture — … Read more

The Monsters of Schlock

Canadian entertainers The Monsters of Schlock have sold out shows internationally as ‘The World’s Most Extreme Two Man Circus Sideshow Comedy Magic Extravaganza,’ and they are bringing their totally unique brand of quirky comedy  to the Rio Theatre on Saturday, October 14. Comedy  so funny… It hurts! The comic madmen and carnie duo known around the … Read more