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MRG Presents Olan Rogers Olan has been called a relentlessly unconventional storyteller who has been making millions laugh for over a decade. The Tennessee Wonder Child first popped onto the scene with the cult phenomenon sketch comedy group “Balloonshop” and then transitioned to a solo career where he slowly built a passionate following of millions … Read more

The Motorcycle Film Festival (TMFF) showcasing the best and newest motorcycle films from around the world, is coming to the Rio Theatre for one night only, on Friday, April 28. Don’t miss some of our favourite and award-winning films, including a peek at Japan’s underground Bōsōzuku culture with members of the Specter Gang, an incredible … 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

Local comedy group The Smashed Potato Kids bring you their first live event featuring stand-up comedy, live sketches, musical numbers, filmed sketches, and shorts.  Tuesday, April 11 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. General Admission $25 HERE | $28 at the door Featuring: Chelsey Moore, … Read more

Just For Laughs is excited to present that viral comedy trio Lewberger live at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, April  in Vancouver on Sunday, April 16. Sunday, April 16 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. General Admission Tickets $40 + s/c  ALMOST SOLD OUT VIP … Read more

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary! An astounding collection of top notch Vancouver burlesque performers will take to the Rio Theatre‘s stage on Saturday April 26th for Burlesque Long Form. In an artistic challenge set by producer and noted performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will have one chance to perform a full ten minute act. Will the performers be … Read more

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

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

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

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