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Dan Savage’s 18th Annual HUMP! Film Festival is returning to the Rio Theatre in 2023 – featuring all new films! HUMP! is a lovingly curated festival of short erotic films made by real people for real people. The filmmakers and stars show us hot and sexy, creative and kinky, ultimate turn-ons and craziest fantasies. Our … Read more

Community Trail Running presents The Trail Running Film Festival The Trail Running Film Festival is back on tour and coming to Vancouver for a great night of films, inspiration, and community. You’re invited to celebrate running as a universal practice with us. Come explore our individual and collective potential, and let’s pursue our wildest dreams. … Read more

Get prepared to laugh your arse off! On Saturday March 14th, Clare Voyeur presents the 6th installment of WHAT’S THE CRAIC? – A Night of Irish Devilry. This variety show is the precursor celebration to Paddy’s Day, packed with acts full of hilarity, sexiness and the spirit and lore of the Emerald Isle! With a … Read more

The Lavender Ball and Symposium: An Interactive Valentine’s Cabaret Hosted by Dandy Huzzah, Lavender Society! You are cordially invited to The Lavender Ball at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, February 11. Dress to impress while the experts of love, relationships, gender and sexuality thrill you in a symposium of dance, song, acrobatics and more! Whether you come … Read more

Because our screen is bigger. Waaaaaaaay bigger. That’s why. Enjoy the ultimate game day experience on Sunday, February 11 at our annual (not to mention FREE!) Super Bowl screening and party at the Rio Theatre. Trivia! Prizes!! Football!!! USHER! Come early to get yourself a great seat and purchase drinks, grilled cheese sammies and catch … Read more

Swing into 2023 with your favourite friendly neighbourhood web-slingers, Geekenders! The Geekenders are excited to bring one of their most beloved superheroes to the Rio Theatre on Saturday, January 28. INTO THE STRIPPER-VERSE is a burlesque show that celebrates every version of that lovable photographer from Queens with energetic dancing, comedy, and cheeky satire created … Read more

Because botox looks better on the big screen! Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, January 7 as we tune into the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards, live and FREE on our big screen. The Golden Globe Awards recognizes the best and brightest in film and television (double the entertainment value!) , as selected … Read more

Timbre Concerts Presents LIVE! ON STAGE JONATHAN RICHMAN Featuring Tommy Larkins on the drums New Date! Friday June 30, 2023 SOLD OUT Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. 19+/No Minors All General Admission Seating Tickets $32.50 (plus appl. s/c) advance available online TicketWeb link HERE … Read more