Life’s a Pitch: A Pitching Workshop with Gary Jones

Life’s a Pitch: A Pitching Workshop with Gary Jones For anyone out there with a great idea that they think could be turned into a feature film, a short film, a web series, a documentary (the list goes on) but can’t seem to “pitch it” without people’s eyes glazing over, this workshop is for you! … Read more

Titmouse: 5 Second Night 2024

5 Second Night — a Titmouse tradition, an evening when Titmouse animators create and screen whatever animated goodies have been floating around in their minds all year. Titmouse is a full‐service, award-winning animation production company. Its artist-run studios in Los Angeles, New York City, and Vancouver keep hundreds of talented people in the industry (that … Read more

VIMFF: Reel Rock 17

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival returns to the Rio Theatre on April 4-5, with Reel Rock 17. Don’t miss three heart-stopping new films featuring the year’s biggest climbing & adventure stories: a wild expedition on Nameless Tower in Pakistan; a new cutting-edge route in a massive limestone cave in France; and a journey to … Read more

The Second Annual Fabergé Ball: An Interactive Easter Cabaret

You are cordially invited to The Second Annual Fabergé Ball! In this interactive variety cabaret, you are the infamous Lavender Society, a secret society of… Homosexuals, dah-ling! Hosted by your eccentric leader, Dandy, we will present our traditional pre-ball symposium of experts, cognoscente’s, and aficionados and the category is… Springtime Eleganza! REBIRTH! RESURRECTION! ZOMBIE JESUS! … Read more

School of Rock Vancouver: Spring Rock Festival

Join the School of Rock Vancouver as they celebrate the spring season with a rockin’ performance at the Rio Theatre! Students ranging from 7-18 years old from the Rock 101 and Performance programs as well as Adult programs will be performing some of your favourite Rock N Roll tunes along with songs from a variety … Read more

Doug Stanhope LIVE

Comedian and podcast host Doug Stanhope returns to the Rio Theatre on Sunday, May 7. Sunday, May 7 This show is SOLD OUT Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets $65 +s/c  HERE *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes … Read more

Vancouver Burlesque Co. Presents: Spring Student Showcase

Let’s welcome in Spring with sparkles, sultriness and some very amazing performances starring the students of the Vancouver Burlesque Co! Grab a friend, a neighbour and the person in line with you for coffee, they’re all coming out for a major night of fun. Get ready to cheer and scream for a new round of … Read more

REO Brothers LIVE

The Rio Theatre is excited to welcome the REO Brothers to our stage on Sunday, June 25. Sunday, June 25 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. General Admission Tickets HERE VIP with Photo Op Tickets HERE Tickets on sale February 20 at 10:00 am *Minors … Read more

Space Elevator: Space Jamboree

Mike WT Allen hasn’t been sleeping very much, which means there must be a Space Elevator concert happening! Come experience the 20 person jazz-metal freak-show that is Space Elevator as we pay tribute to some of the best music Vancouver has to offer. Taking songs from some of his favourite local groups, Mike has arranged … Read more

Mountains on Stage: Summer Edition

Mountains on Stage is returning to the Rio Theatre in Vancouver with all new material in their summer.  Experience a great time full of adventure and inspiration with the best mountain movies of the year! Mountains on Stage is a film festival that aims to bring the mountains into cities with a selection of the … Read more