Events

Shorts of Sorts

In collaboration with the Rio Theatre, Antisocial AV CLUB presents an evening of curated short films, from your little screens to our big one. With skate videos to animation and music videos, we’ve got a little something for everyone. Join us in our first event of the year to celebrate

Shirley Gnome: Album Release Party

Join East Vancouver’s queen comedy chanteuse Shirley Gnome as she celebrates her sixth full length album “Live, Bare and Natural”, courtesy of Comedy Here Often? Records. Known for her unique blend of country, rock, pop and folk with witty, subversive lyrics, her comedy songwriting prowess has had

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

Share International Canada Presents: The Awakening

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, January 20 for a free screening and lecture featuring Benjamin Creme. Sunday, January 20 Doors 12:30 | Event 1:00 pm This is a free event. “If the information in this film is correct, we are about to witness the

Shakespeare After Dark Turns Two!

Shakespeare After Dark is celebrating two full years of debaucherous comedy madness! Join us for what promises to be our biggest, baddest, and wildest night of Shakespearean theatre gone wrong. Featuring a full band, live sword fighting, burlesque, and a

Sh*ts n’ Giggles: Round Two

Sh*ts N Giggles is BACK for its third year with two nights of short film screenings across all genres – comedy, drama, horror, and some real f*cked up sh*t in between! Whether you’re into heartwarming tales, bold, edgy narratives, or laugh-out-loud cringe comedy, these screenings promise unforgettable shorts created around

Sh*ts n’ Giggles: Round One

Sh*ts N Giggles is BACK for its third year with two nights of short film screenings across all genres – comedy, drama, horror, and some real f*cked up sh*t in between! Whether you’re into heartwarming tales, bold, edgy narratives, or laugh-out-loud cringe comedy, these screenings promise unforgettable shorts created around

Sh*ts N Giggles 2022: The Good Sh*t

This is Vancouver’s TRUE Run N Gun filmmaking competition and event! Over 80 films were submitted this year for Run N Gun: Sh*ts N Giggles, and these are the top 18 of the bunch.  This screening is waaaay better than it should be,

Sh*ts N Giggles 2022: Short Sh*Ts

This is Vancouver’s TRUE Run N Gun filmmaking competition and event! This screening is a screening of all kinds of sh*t – laughter, love, nostalgic feels, and tears that will inspire viewers of all ages. Watch 75 minutes of beautifully creative world premieres of BC filmmakers.

Sh*ts N Giggles 2022: Dark Sh*ts

This is Vancouver’s TRUE Run N Gun filmmaking competition and event! This screening is filled with dark scary moments, potty humor and folks that embraced the degenerate themes of this film festival. This is going to be a wild screening and the best thing to do

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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