Succulent Love – Cancelled

Succulent Love Presented by Ukraine Harmony Foundation Dear audience, We know you’ve been looking forward to the premiere of our show as much as we have. Unfortunately, we must cancel the performance scheduled for November 2. But don’t worry — the show will go on! The new date and venue will be announced soon on … Read more

Jake Lambert: The Sunshine Kid

Jake Lambert—one of the UK’s most exciting new comedians—is heading to the Rio Theatre with his smash-hit show The Sunshine Kid. Fresh from sell-out shows across the UK, Europe, and Australia, Jake Lambert brings his worldwide tour The Sunshine Kid to Canada in 2025. Described by The Telegraph as “a joke machine,” Jake has firmly … Read more

POV35 Film Festival – The 35th Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival

POV35 Film Festival – The 35th Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival Join us as we celebrate the works of the next generation of filmmakers at the 35th Annual Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival, happening September 21 – 22. Proudly presented by the UBC Film Production Program students and co-presented by Peliplat. Over two … Read more

Dale Elliott Jr.: Son of an Immigrant World Tour

UPDATE: The Dale Elliott Jr. “Son of an Immigrant” World Tour show originally scheduled for September 21 at the Vogue Theatre has been rescheduled to September at 30 at the Rio Theatre. All previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new date at the new venue. Refunds are available if you can’t make it. (Please … Read more

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). It is all the more tragic in that they were … Read more

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 to giving marriage another shot, he’s here … Read more

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 layered vocal loops, are … Read more

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 to craft deeply human stories … Read more

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 considered one of Slovak animation’s … Read more

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 no-nonsense insight in a one-of-a-kind event. … Read more