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(A Night of) STORIES, POEMS, INTRIGUE, & THEATRE! Presenting a night composed of equal parts storytelling and poetry, as two-time World Poetry Slam Champion and published author, Joaquín Zihuatanejo, brings his one-person show to the Rio Theatre for one night only. Never sacrificing substance for style, Joaquín’s manic and passionate performance has been called by … Read more

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 for 10-hilarious-days of star-powered stand-up, podcasts, … Read more

Timbre Concerts Presents: RY X With Guests Tuesday April 2, 2019 *SOLD OUT Doors 8:00pm | Show 9:00pm *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. **Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes not accepted for this event. All General Admission Seating Tickets $25.00 (plus appl. s/c) advance available online at www.ticketweb.ca Ticketweb direct link: … Read more

Start. Your. Engines! The Rio Theatre is pleased to welcome “RuPaul’s Drag Race” superstars Brooke Lynn Hytes and Jimbo live onstage to host a viewing party of the latest episode of “Drag Race All Stars”. The Queens will be live and in the house, so expect some fierce performances, a few surprises, and maybe the … Read more

This is the Run N Gun Semi Finals! The TOP 21 – 40 Films for Run N Gun 2021. All films were made in 48 hours over the weekend of June 11 – 13, 2021. Wednesday, June 30 Doors 6:00 pm | Event 6:30 pm *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change. Advance tickets $12 HERE … Read more

DAY 2 — Put on Shuffle + Touch Grass Monday, June 22 Doors: 5:30 PM | Screenings: 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM Little bit of everything and a whole lot of fun. Put on Shuffle and Touch Grass bring together an eclectic mix of comedy, drama, action, horror, and everything in between. If you want … Read more

This year, 100 films were made in 48 hours over the weekend of June 11th-13th. Now is the moment you’ve all been waiting for: The big top 20 screening! The screening will be broadcast live from the Rio Theatre (where representatives from finals’ teams and nominees will be present). This is the most exciting film … Read more

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 in the film industry. After the … Read more