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Jon Turk earned a Ph.D. in organic chemistry in 1971 and was nominated by National Geographic as one of the Top Ten Adventurers of the Year in 2012. Between these bookends, Jon has written 30 environmental science textbooks, has kayaked around Cape Horn and across the North Pacific, mountain biked across the northern Gobi and … Read more

Between sneaking illegally across Tibet, studying the history of science at Oxford, and staring down a microscope for a doctorate at MIT, Kate Harris realized that she didn’t have to launch to the planet Mars to feel a sense of discovery. Weaving adventure, history, and reflections on her travels, Harris explores the meaning of “exploration” … Read more

A collection of the best climbing films from the past year. Sunday February 24th Doors: 1:30 pm Show: 2:00 pm VENUE MAP PURCHASE TICKETS *Note: No Rio Groupons or Rio Passes accepted for this screening. The Films: Blood Moon The film follows Robbie Phillips, Calum Cunningham and Alan Carne as they attempt to open a … Read more

An in-depth exploration into the lives of nine astonishing women from all four corners of the globe. These inspiring women share one love – the deep love for the Ocean. Sunday February 24th Doors: 6:30 pm  Movie: 7:30 pm VENUE MAP PURCHASE TICKETS *Note: No Rio Groupons or Rio Passes accepted for this screening The … Read more

Gotta get to the show… Paul Anthony’s TALENT TIME launches its 15th season with a special Halloween episode of their sitcom, “Recipe For Laughter!” This special live teleplay follows Paul (a baker who moonlights as the host of a public access talk show), his neighbour Ryan (a wacky inventor struggling to be seen), and Aaron … Read more

A Little Mermaid Tale: Re-imagined Dive into our underwater world of indulgence, passion, jealousy, ferocity, desire + decadence. La Maison Lust is the brainchild of Cherry OnTop and Portia Favro, and is an exotic cabaret experience like none you’ve experienced. Leave your inhibitions outside and step into our house as we weave a story you … Read more

Award-winning fashion icon/designer, storyteller, author, singer and talk show host Isaac Mizrahi‘s new show I&Me is a collage of Isaac’s creative talents — stories, songs and even a re-gift segment. This is Mizrahi’s next chapter in his recent life as an entertainer, for which the New York Times called him a “founding father of Alt … Read more

JFL NorthWest in association with SiriusXM Canada presents Nicole Byer: Why Won’t You Date Me? Live Podcast Taping With guest Dulcé Sloan! Saturday, February 23 Doors 9:00 pm | Show 9:30 pm Advance tickets $26.50 HERE *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes not accepted for this … Read more

Timbre Concerts Presents CALL ME KARIZMA Mama I Joined A Cult Tour With Guests On Sale Friday January 18th, 2019 at 10am! Monday March 11, 2019 Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm All Ages Show w/ 19+ Bar Service. All General Admission Seating. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes not accepted for this event. Regular Tickets $15.00 (plus … Read more

JFL NorthWest in association with SiriusXM Canada presents DeAnne Smith Friday, February 15 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm Advance tickets $26.50 HERE *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes not accepted for this event. DeAnne Smith, a Canadian Comedy Award winner, has performed at Just … Read more