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We’re naughty. We’re nice. But we’ve got lice! Cult filmmaker and legendary provocateur extraordinnaire John Waters is bringing his signature holiday chaos back to the Rio Theatre’s stage with his solo comedy tour, officially titled A John Waters Christmas, for TWO nights in December – so expect nothing less than Waters’ hot, irreverent take on the … Read more

The RIO Theatre is proud to present The ROYAL STRAYS album release show with very special guest ART BERGMANN Opening the night author CHRIS WALTER reads from his upcoming book “Born Too Loose: A Messy & Incomplete History of Punk” Books! Vinyl! CDs! T-Shirts and more available! Buy your Christmas presents here! Thursday, November 27 … Read more

Join award winning host DANDY as he haunts legendary miser Ebenezer “Humbug” Scrooge (Jordy Matheson) in a jaunty tale of the true meaning of Christmas: SCARY GHOSTS and CONFRONTING TOXIC BEHAVIOUR. In this immersive drag cabaret we wretch the meaning of the holidays from the clasping clutches of Capitalists. Don’t miss the gay of Christmas … Read more

Clare Voyeur presents BROADVILLE – An All-Women Comedy Variety Show! These bold, hilarious performers live and breathe the madness of showbiz! They’re appearing together to bring you their best acts in stand-up comedy, circus arts, burlesque, musical comedy, clowning, and character-driven absurdity! They’ve got gimmicks, they’ve got gags, they have feats of physical agility and … Read more

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in November for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re so lucky to live and … Read more

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in November for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re so lucky to live and … Read more

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in November for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re so lucky to live and … Read more

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in November for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re so lucky to live and … Read more