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—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 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
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
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’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
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
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
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 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
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