Film Fu Fight Fest 2017

Film Fu is heading for the big screen! As part of Film Fu‘s continuing philanthropic initiative, created by award-winning feature film director, fight choreographer and stunt performer Kirk Caouette, we present to you Vancouver’s inaugural Film Fu Fight Fest! FFFF will present a series of short films that feature predominately fighting created by members of … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2022: Semifinals

Catch all the FIFA World Cup action on the biggest screen in town! Join us at the Rio Theatre (or, “sports bar”) on December 13 and December 14 at 11:00 am for the semi-final matches. Teams TBD Tuesday, December 13 Doors 10:30 am | Game starts 11:00 am Reserve your seats HERE Wednesday, December 14 … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2022: Finals

Catch all the FIFA World Cup action on the biggest screen in town! Join us at the Rio Theatre (or, “sports bar”) on December 18 at 7:00 am for the final matchs Teams TBD Sunday, December 18 Doors 6:30 am | Game starts 7:00 am Reserve your seats HERE *Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID … Read more

FIFA Word Cup 2022: Go Team Canada!

Catch all the FIFA World Cup action on the biggest screen in town! Join us at the Rio Theatre (or, “sports bar”) and cheer on Team Canada as they do their thing on the pitch. Sunday, November 27 Canada vs. Croatia Doors 7:30 am | Game starts 8:00 am *Start time subject to change. Please … Read more

FIFA Women’s World Cup Final

Its been an exciting Women’s World Cup season so far! Join us for the Final game on the big screen at the Rio! Doors at 3pm Game starts 4pm Admission is FREE! 19+ main floor with bar service Plus All Ages balcony. Come early as seats will fill up fast

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Viewing Party

Joins us at the Rio Theatre for a big screen viewing of the FIFA Club World Cup game on July 13 (Finals). Saturday, July 13 FINALS: Chelsea vs PSG! Doors 11:30 am | Game 12:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Tickets HERE *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Rio Theatre Groupons … Read more

Feminist Live Reads: West Coast Edition

Feminist Live Reads: West Coast Edition Presents a staged reading of Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous” with Vancouver’s coolest actresses – Join Feminist Live Reads and an all-star cast, including Diana Bang (The Interview), Julia-Sarah Stone (TIFF Rising Star ’14), Erica Carroll (Supernatural), veteran performer Gabrielle Rose and Ali Liebert (Bomb Girls), as they perform Cameron … Read more

Fatman Beyond with Kevin Smith and Marc Bernardin

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

Faouzia: Citizens Tour

Live Nation presents FAOUZIA Thursday, November 17 SOLD OUT Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm Ticketing info HERE *This is an all ages show. *All seating is General Admission. *Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event.

Fairytale Burlesque

Once upon a time, ten of Vancouver’s most enchanted burlesque performers lived happily, ever re-enacting their favourite fairy tales. A fun and sexy twist on fairy godmothers, princes and princesses, pirates and magical animals. Break a curse, outwit a faerie, and solve three riddles to slay a monster! Bust out your glass slippers and live … Read more