Events
Dandy’s Chainsaw Masquerade: An Immersive Drag Comedy Cabaret
This Show is Inspired By a True Story. (Truly.) The show which you are about to see is an account of the tragedy which befell a group of drag performers, in particular Dandy of the Dead (aka TikTok superstar and regular Rio Theatre host, Dandy).
John Achkar
John Achkar’s “Tryin’ / 3am Jarrib” Presented by INNOVENT Comedian John Achkar takes you on a heartfelt and hilarious journey through the chaos of life in his thirties. While the world seems to have it all figured out (HA!), John is still just Tryin’. From navigating life’s absurdities
Julianna Barwick and loscil: VIFF 2025
Acclaimed ambient, experimental musicians Julianna Barwick and loscil share the stage for the first time to immerse audiences in their ethereal soundscapes and hypnotic new live AV performances. Los Angeles–based composer, vocalist, and producer Julianna Barwick creates ethereal reflective sounds rooted in the human voice. Her largely wordless soundscapes, built
From Intimate to Infinite with Writer, Creator Jenny Lumet: VIFF 2025
Jenny Lumet is one of television and film’s most compelling storytellers, bringing distinctive voices to both intimate character studies and expansive genre narratives. From her Academy Award–nominated screenplay for Rachel Getting Married to her groundbreaking work as co-creator of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Jenny’s impressive portfolio showcases her ability
claire rousay, The Bloody Lady (Live Score) and Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe: VIFF 2025
Experience an evening of haunted sonic underworlds and storytelling at the edge of human perception from acclaimed composers and musicians claire rousay and Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe. Los Angeles–based composer claire rousay offers a rare live score performance of The Bloody Lady — a Slovakian animated classic that is widely
An Evening with Marc Maron: VIFF 2025
An Evening With Marc Maron features a screening of Are We Good?, a candid, funny, and deeply personal portrait of the comedian navigating loss with his signature wit. After the film, Marc takes the stage for a live talk and audience Q&A, blending sharp humor with unflinching honesty and
Rade Šerbedžija & Zapadni Kolodvor Band
Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, September 14 as we welcome multi-award winner actor, director, singer and comedian Rade Šerbedžija & Zapadni Kolodvor Band to our stage, one night only, get your tickets today! Sunday, September 14 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start
Geoffrey Asmus
MRG Live presents GEOFFREY ASMUS Comedian Geoffrey Asmus began performing stand-up in 2013 immediately after wasting $143,548 on seven college degrees and becoming a 1st grade teacher. He regularly performs at the World Famous Comedy Cellar in New York City and was featured at Just For Laughs in
The VIFF is Back! Vancouver International Film Festival 2025
The Vancouver International Film Festival returns October 2-12 for another curated season celebrating the best in independent, Canadian, documentary, and international shorts and features. More info coming soon. See www.viff.org for details.
Movie Buff III: A Cult-Film Burlesque Show
Welcome back to the wild, weird, and wonderfully seductive world of cult cinema and burlesque! At Movie Buff 3, the screen gets steamier as a new batch of offbeat characters hit the stage – with attitude, allure, and just enough glitter to blind a cinephile. Margot Tenenbaum is here,