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“Watching silly cat videos is good for you.” (The Wall Street Journal) The world’s #1 cat video festival is returning to theatres around the world – including the Rio Theatre in Vancouver. MrrRoowwwR! CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, … Read more

Catherine Cohen is best known for her hit Netflix comedy special The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous, which premiered earlier this year. The same live show won her the coveted title of Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in 2019. She can be seen next in the Paramount+ feature film, At Midnight, and in the upcoming … Read more

Your favourite cartoon characters come to life like you’ve never seen! Destroy your childhood with some of Vancouver’s top burlesque and cabaret performers at Cartoon Cabaret. Fantasies come alive with fun and raunchy parodies of your favourite animated personalities from shows like Rugrats, The Simpsons, Thundercats, The Beast from Over The Garden Wall, Powerpuff Girls, … Read more

Your favourite cartoon characters come to life like you’ve never seen before! Destroy your childhood with some of Vancouver’s top burlesque and cabaret performers at Cartoon Cabaret, where fantasies come alive with fun and raunchy tributes to your favourite animated personalities from shows like Bob’s Burgers, Sailor Moon, Jem and the Holograms, Super Drags, Pokemon … Read more

Your favourite cartoon characters come to life like you’ve never seen at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, January 15. Destroy your childhood with some of Vancouver’s top burlesque and cabaret performers at Cartoon Cabaret. Fantasies come alive with fun and raunchy parodies of your favourite animated personalities from shows like Rugrats, The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers, … Read more

Caroline Rhea is a stand-up comedian and actress, best known for her role as Hilda Spellman on the ABC hit series Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and numerous comedy specials on Comedy Central, HBO and Showtime. She is currently starring in Disney Channel’s Sydney to the Max, and hosts Caroline and Friends, her hit game show … Read more

Caravan World Rhythms presents Tunisia’s Voice of a new Generation EMEL MATHLOUTHI Sunday, May 14 Doors 7:00 pm | Doors 8:00 pm Tickets $28 advance HERE | $30 door |  Students $5 discount. Available online at www.caravanbc.com or at Highlife Records (1317 Commercial Dr.) “Its the astonishing range and sensuousness of Mathlouthis voice that is … Read more

Motion Picture Arts 4th Year Gala Welcome to the 2019 4th Year Capilano University Motion Picture Arts Program Screening and Gala! This event will showcase the incredible films made by the MOPA graduating class of 2019. Join us for a fun night of films and revelry in the evening after the commencement ceremony. The films … Read more

The graduating class of Capilano University’s Motion Picture Arts Program invites you to A ‘Casino Royale’ Film Exhibition. Sunday, June 4 Doors 6:00 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Sharp! Please arrive on time. Advance tickets $5 + s/c HERE (Until May 26) | $10 at the door Please note the dress code for this event … Read more

Listen up, sports fans! The Rio Sports Bar is back in action for the big game on Monday, May 20 at 6:00 pm  with NHL hockey LIVE, and on our big screen. Admission at the door is FREE (subject to availability), but you can RSVP seating (highly encouraged!) in advance. Make some plans and secure … Read more