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Improv Against Humanity celebrates the spooky season with Halloween Hilarity at the Rio Theatre on Wednesday, October 24! Join The Fictionals and special guests for horror-themed CAH comedy, an audience costume contest with prizes, and mini-chocolate bars! Dress up and come on down! Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm Tickets: … Read more

The Vancouver Premiere Screening of “Rams” hosted by director Gary Hustwit. Co-presented with GDC. Doors at 6:00pm, screening starts at 6:30pm, discussion with Gary Hustwit following the film.   Saturday, October 13, 2018 Tickets $25 6:30 PM Screening (SOLD OUT)-> HERE 9:30 PM Screening -> HERE   Please note: This charge will appear as “Film First/OYPT” on your … Read more

The Rio Theatre is beyond excited to welcome one of our all-time, forever favourite humans, Kevin Smith, back to the venue on Tuesday, September 25 for an epic installment of the Fatman Beyond podcast with Marc Bernardin. Fatman Beyond with Kevin Smith and Marc Bernardin Tuesday, September 25 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm … Read more

Unreal Stories. One Lie. Story Story Lie‘s annual x-rated show is full of surprises. CBC says, “This is going to be fun.” Performers share their most unbelievable sex stories, so extreme you won’t believe they are true.Guaranteed to get you in the mood! Weird, wicked and wonderful. CAN YOU SPOT THE LIAR?    ★Sasja Smolders … Read more

Et Al III: The Ultimate Bar Science Night Curiosity Collider + Nerd Nite Vancouver + Science Slam Canada Special Guest talk by Dr. Carin Bondar – Biologist With a Twist Tuesday, September 18 Doors 6:30 pm | Event 7:30 pm Advance tickets HERE *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes not accepted for this event. https://carinbondar.com … Read more

The Vancouver Asian Film Festival‘s Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM) celebrates its 13th year during Summer of 2018 of supporting and showcasing emerging local filmmakers. Who will win the MAMM13 challenge? Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday September 9th, 2018 as we screen the MAMM13 finalists in the 10-minute Short and 1-minute Ultra Short categories, find out which two … Read more

Tickets on sale now www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1641036 WESTWARD MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS Hannah Epperson & Milk & Bone w/ Jasper Sloan Yip, Jenny Banai Friday, Sept 14, 2018 The Rio Theatre, Vancouver Doors 7:00 pm Tickets on sale now www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1641036 $15.00 + S/c 19+ only with ID *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes not accepted for this event. … Read more

Tickets on sale now: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1642788   WESTWARD MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS Jordan Klassen w/ special guests Luca Fogale & Abraham Saturday, Sept 15, 2018 Rio Theatre Vancouver Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm   Tickets on sale Tuesday, Feb 13 at 10AM https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1642788 $15.00 + S/c 19+ only with ID **Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and … Read more

On sale now https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1641034 WESTWARD MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS Tei Shi w/ special guests The Reasn & Jade Monet Thursday, Sept 13, 2018 The Rio Theatre, Vancouver Doors 7:00 pm Tickets on sale Tuesday, Feb 13 at 10AM https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1641034 $20.00 + S/c All Ages Tickets at Ticketfly.com, Red Cat Records ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Visit www.westwardfest.com for full festival … Read more

To celebrate the launch of the 2018 Storyhive Short Films, we’ve rented out the Rio Theatre for a free screening to watch 11 never before seen films on the big screen before the big Storyhive launch! The event is FREE to attend, but it will most likely sell out. First 420 people to show up … Read more