The Rolling Mountain Film Tour features a collection of stories that celebrate the beauty of mountains and the adventurous spirit of the people that call them home. The tour showcases a diverse range of mountain-related tales, from outdoor pursuits to personal reflections that invite you to think and grow. The Rolling Mountain Film Tour aligns with the founding family's trip around the world in a vegetable oil-powered van, spanning North and South America, and Europe, and bringing stories wherever they go. Sunday, September 24 Doors 12:30 | Event 1:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. General Adult $16+ s/c | $18 at the door Seniors (65+) and Minors $10 + s/c | $12 at the door The Great Divide A father wants to take his kids on one last big adventure, to witness the glaciers before they cease to exist. But, his children's lives are changing, global warming is escalating at an alarming rate, he himself is getting older. Then, accidents happened to him. The window of opportunity is closing. After 2 years of planning and recovering from injuries, this family finally begins their 'now or never' journey, crossing the Great Divide. A Blue Shangri-La "A Chinese Alpinist who had stopped climbing for 10 years, An Alaskan Glaciologist with Tobagonian roots, And an Estonian climber, soon-to-be father; These 3 friends teamed up to embark on a climbing expedition in an isolated canyon called Icefall Brook in Canada, With a vision of finding a serene blue Shangri-la in their hearts. Their plan includes ascending a couple of frozen falls before taking on the mighty 600-meter Cerberus Fall and skiing above it.” Reverie of Yukon In the far north, the mighty Yukon river flows through Eric Nicolier’s life. Mushing, rafting, carpentering, and playing music is Eric's way to composing his life of reverie. Crossing Ghost Two local Mid-age climbers from Canada Rockies, Wanna bike through the Ghost Area, do some remote ice climbs and ride out across frozen lake. Doing it in good company with old bikes, limited time and dubious weather, then back to their reality life. *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. [more]

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance. With Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro. "This is a film containing oceans of truth, centuries of longing and vast feelings of open-hearted tenderness." (Globe and Mail) "'Past Lives' is schematic but effective; what makes it work are the performances by Greta Lee and Teo Yoo as these star-crossed not-quite lovers adolescent and adult incarnations." (The Ringer) "The year's other great multiverse movie." (Filmspotting) "It's a film full of quiet magic; of the power of words not spoken, and the enduring strength of love." (Seattle Times) "A remarkable debut for writer-director Celine Song, 'Past Lives' uses the bonds between its sensitively sketched central characters to support trenchant observations on the human condition." (Rotten Tomatoes) Sunday, September 24Final Screening! Doors 3:30 pm | Movie 4:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. PAST LIVES (Celine Song, 2023 / 105 mins / PG / In English and Korean with English subtitles) Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny. *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a ???heads up,??? or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity ??? you should not have issues being admitted.) [more]

Filmmaker Wes Anderson returns to form with his latest star-studded effort, ASTEROID CITY. Set in a fictional American desert town circa 1955, it follows the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) that is is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. With Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Stephen Park, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawke, Steve Carell, Matt Dillon, Hong Chau, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie, Tony Revolori, Jake Ryan, Jeff Goldblum. The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. "'Asteroid City,' the latest from Wes Anderson, is a true achievement from one of America’s most unique cinematic voices." (Chicago Reader) "I flatly delighted in everything set in Asteroid City." (Austin Chronicle) "A great return to form for Wes Anderson... This feels like his best movie since 'Moonrise Kingdom.'" (FilmWeek / NPR) "As ever, the mannered speech and meticulous framing lend a certain unreality to the proceedings — to say nothing of the brightly saturated image — but it's hardly style for style's sake." (San Diego Reader) "The purest distillation of what this director brings to cinema, it’s beautiful to look at, surreal, nostalgic and funny in a weird, distanced way." (San Francisco Chronicle) Sunday, September 24Final Screening! Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. ASTEROID CITY (Wes Anderson, 2023 / 105 mins / PG) The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.) [more]

The J-Horror classic is back - with a new 4K restoration - for a 25th Anniversary screening at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, September 24. Directed by Hideo Nakata (DARK WATER), RINGU is the highest grossing Japanese horror movie in history that still manages to shred our nerves with its quiet, phantasmic elegance. This is the only VHS fetish movie in history to inspire an entire subgenre, as well as dozens of remakes and rip-offs. Criminally absent from theaters since its original theatrical release in 1998, the time is now for RINGU to terrify the world... Again. The story follows a television journalist named Reiko (Nanako Matsushima), who investigates an urban legend about a cursed VHS tape that murders the viewer seven days after they watch it. As the mystery hits closer to home, Reiko joins forces with ex-husband/current-exorcist Takashi to destroy the curse... And (hopefully) survive an encounter with a ghost named Sadako. With Miki Nakatani, Yûko Takeuchi. New restoration courtesy of AGFA and Arrow Films “The subtle dread will keep you up at night in a cold, clammy sweat.” (Rolling Stone Magazine) "If you don't mind, I'm off to the corner of my office to curl into a fetal position and rock slowly." (Entertainment Weekly) "Director Hideo Nakata manages to strike a genuinely alarming balance between the cultural depths of Japanese folklore and the surface sheen of latter-day teen culture." (Sight and Sound) "A landmark in horror cinema, Japan's Ring is arguably the most chilling pieces of popular supernatural cinema of the 90s." (Film4) Sunday, September 24 Doors 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. RINGU (Hideo Nakato, 1998 / 96 mins / 18A / Japanese with English subs) A mysterious video has been linked to a number of deaths, and when an inquisitive journalist finds the tape and views it herself, she sets in motion a chain of events that puts her own life in danger. *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.) [more]

When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. With Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson, and Alexandria Steffensen. "Cleverly imagines a deadly craze that would easily sweep a generation—this horror movie's plausibility is one of the freakiest things about it." (RogerEbert.com) "'Talk to Me' holds you in its grip until it’s over, but that’s it. On the strength of pure craft and ambition, the Philippous have earned entry into the elevated-horror club; maybe as they grow and develop as directors, they’ll renounce their membership..." (The Ringer) "Actors as incisive and persuasive as Wilde, Jensen and Bird break your heart a little, while the trials they endure are making that same heart race." (Chicago Tribune) "... a terrifying and pervasively heartbreaking tale of grief." (AV Club) "An intelligently entertaining chiller that packs a crowd-pleasing wallop without succumbing to quiet, quiet, LOUD jump-scare cliches." (Observer UK) Monday, September 25 Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. TALK TO ME (Danny & Michael Philippou, 2023 / 94 / 14A) When a group of friends discovers how to conjure spirits by using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill -- until one of them unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.) [more]

In the midst of a frozen Minnesota winter, a Japanese drum master and Korean adoptee from North Dakota join forces to assemble the world’s best Taiko drummers in a bold effort to claim a cultural spotlight that has historically been reserved only for men. Their rhythm revolution includes rock stars from the world of Taiko: Tiffany Tamaribuchi, Kaoly Asano, Chieko Kojima, Megan Chao-Smith, and Jennifer Weir. Through grueling rehearsals, Jennifer weaves together their disparate voices and styles. Vulnerability, pain, and joys are shared—and we quickly see the bonds of friendship form as these talented women navigate their way through differences in culture, age, language, and performing styles. As the clock ticks toward their first performance, it becomes clear that their story has become much larger than Taiko. “'Finding Her Beat' is one of the year’s most engaging and captivating documentaries.” (Film Threat) "“Finding Her Beat” remains an insightful look into an influential art form that also defies a false and frequently misconstrued binary between tradition and modernity, featuring interesting subjects that viewers will quickly warm to..." (Asian Movie Pulse) Festival screenings include: Mill Valley Film Festival, DOC NYC, Cucalorus, Heartland, Newport Beach, Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, and Sound Unseen (Opening Film in Austin, TX and Centerpiece Film in Minneapolis, MN). Audience Favorite at both DisOrient Asian American Film Festival (also Best Documentary) and Frozen River Film Festival (also best MN Film). This screening will be preceded by a live Taiko performance! Tuesday, September 26 Doors 6:00 pm | Event 6:30 pm FINDING HER BEAT (Dawn Mikkelson, Keri Pickett, 2002 / 89 mins / G) A master of Japanese drumming and a Korean adoptee from Minnesota boldly convene an all-female troupe to perform Taiko, the Japanese drumming art that has been off-limits to women for centuries. As the early menace of Covid rumbles in the background, the group faces down hurdles to prepare for a historic performance in snowy St. Paul. Buoyed by dynamic drum performances and do-or-die spirit, FINDING HER BEAT is an energizing and uplifting story of music, cultural expression and sisterhood. *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.) [more]

The Toro cheerleading squad from Rancho Carne High School in San Diego has got spirit, spunk, sass and a killer routine that's sure to land them the national championship trophy for the sixth year in a row. But for newly-elected team captain Torrance, the Toros' road to total cheer glory takes a shady turn when she discovers that their perfectly-choreographed routines were in fact stolen from the Clovers, a hip-hop squad from East Compton, by the Toro's former captain. With Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford, Gabrielle Union) "'Bring It On' spins off one sly little joke after another, and the smart ensemble makes every one of them work." (Sight & Sound) "Under the film's spry surface and Kirsten Dunst's sunny smile, there's a brutal critique of the sports meritocracy (and, more broadly, meritocracy as a supposed system that justly rewards hard workers)." (Screen Queens) Tuesday, September 26 Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. BRING IT ON (Peyton Reed, 2000 / 98 mins / 14A) A champion high school cheerleading squad discovers its previous captain stole all their best routines from an inner-city school and must scramble to compete at this year's championships. *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.) [more]

Hailed as "a one band war" and "the most violent band in the world," The Birthday Party with Nick Cave was one of the definitive post-punk groups and goth rock pioneers, creative and destructive in equal measure. Their incendiary live performances were the stuff of violent, anarchic legend. Featuring a wealth of rare and unseen archives, original artwork, unreleased tracks, studio footage, animation, and told exclusively by the group's members, MUTINY IN HEAVEN is the story of epic struggle, artistic genius and total chaos, bringing the band’s own account to the screen for the first time. Narrated exclusively by the original band members, the film delves deep into a band's psyche, chronicling how Nick Cave and his school friends startled audiences with their confrontational performances, primal screams, outlaw gothic horror, and anarchic lifestyle. Featuring never-before-seen personal footage from band members, dynamic animation sequences, and jaw-dropping concert clips, the film provides a sweaty, electrifying front-row seat to one of the most legendary live acts. It's destined to be an instant documentary classic. Featuring Nick Cave, Rowland S. Howard, Mick Harvey, Phill Calvert, and Tracy Pew. "For the unfamiliar, learning about the power and the fury of the Birthday Party is essential. For Cave completists, this is another thing to collect, albeit from an era that the singer himself does not frequently explore these days." (Spectrum Culture) Wednesday, September 27 Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. MUTINY IN HEAVEN (Ian White, 2023 / 86 mins / PG) Nick Cave has aged like a fine wine over the years, deepening his iconic status as both an unparalleled performer and songwriter. In the electrifying new film Mutiny In Heaven, Nick and his first band, The Birthday Party, offer an unfiltered, intimate, and immersive exploration of the influential post-punk group that catapulted him onto the global stage. *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.) [more]

When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. With Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson, and Alexandria Steffensen. "Cleverly imagines a deadly craze that would easily sweep a generation—this horror movie's plausibility is one of the freakiest things about it." (RogerEbert.com) "'Talk to Me' holds you in its grip until it’s over, but that’s it. On the strength of pure craft and ambition, the Philippous have earned entry into the elevated-horror club; maybe as they grow and develop as directors, they’ll renounce their membership..." (The Ringer) "Actors as incisive and persuasive as Wilde, Jensen and Bird break your heart a little, while the trials they endure are making that same heart race." (Chicago Tribune) "... a terrifying and pervasively heartbreaking tale of grief." (AV Club) "An intelligently entertaining chiller that packs a crowd-pleasing wallop without succumbing to quiet, quiet, LOUD jump-scare cliches." (Observer UK) Wednesday, September 27 Doors 8:15 pm | Movie 8:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. TALK TO ME (Danny & Michael Philippou, 2023 / 94 / 14A) When a group of friends discovers how to conjure spirits by using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill -- until one of them unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.) [more]

CHANDRAMUKHI 2 - the long-awaited, standalone sequel to 2005 Tamil-language comedy movie - is coming to the Rio Theatre on Sunday, October 1. Directed by P Vasu (who directed the original), CHANDRAMUKHI 2 stars Raghava Lawrence and Kangana Ranaut in the lead roles, and features music composed by Oscar-winner MM Keeravani (RRR), and cinematography by R D Rajasekhar. A wealthy family faces numerous problems and reunites with long-lost relatives to pray to their deity for solutions, unaware it will reawaken the feud between classical dancer Chandramukhi and Vettaiyan Raja from centuries ago. When one of the family members becomes possessed by Chandramukhi's spirit, it remains uncertain if they will be able to defeat Chandramukhi and restore peace within the family. Sunday, October 1 Doors 10:30 am | Movie 11:00 am *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Please note: This film screens with a brief intermission. CHANDRAMUKHI 2 (P Vasu, 2023 / 170 mins / PG / Tamil with English subtitles) Revolves around a woman who suffers from dissociative identity disorder, which affects her family, and a psychiatrist who plans to solve the case while putting his life in danger. *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. *Online sales end an hour before showtime. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. Seating for this event is assigned. Advance tickets recommended to ensure entry. Please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure time for treats. *All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds, no exchanges. [more]

Girls Gone Hueco features 5 female climbers from the U.S. and Canada converging on historic Hueco Tanks, Texas, to celebrate the fiery girl gang energy that naturally happens when you get a group of strong ladies together. Coming from different backgrounds, the climbers each have a unique personality, perspective, and approach to climbing. This film will show that there’s no one way to “be a climber.” The event will include a discussion panel with climbing community leaders, a gear raffle, and social hour. Tuesday, October 10 Doors 6:00pm | Show 7:00pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets $30 (includes 1 raffle ticket) | $35 at the door A portion of ticket sales will go to The Global Climbing Initiative. Climbing has massive potential to create positive economic, social, and environmental change, and GCI is a nonprofit organization equipping climbing communities worldwide with the knowledge and resources to thrive. *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. [more]

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Wednesday, October 11 for a screening of the iconic silent film L’INFERNO, accompanied by a live, original score performed by ensemble Montopolis. Loosely adapted from Dante’s classic journey through hell, "Inferno," L'INFERNO was the first full-length Italian feature film ever made, and was the first feature length horror film ever released (1911). This masterpiece from the silent film era employs elaborate costumes, special effects, and set design to create an awe-inspiring and ethereal world. The original Montopolis score brings new life to this horror classic with a mix of psych rock, dark wave and terrifying sound effects performed live. Montopolis is an indie chamber music group from Austin, Texas that performs the works of composer Justin Sherburn. Their genre-busting music uses inventive instrumentation to create "stunning and transcendent" (Austin Chronicle) concerts. Their programs are audience-engaging, multi-media events that combine live music with film and interactive storytelling. The Montopolis musicians include members of the Austin Symphony, Okkervil River, Tosca String Quartet, and the Polyphonic Spree. Wednesday, October 11 Doors 6:30 pm | Movie 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Following the film, Montopolis will participate in a talkback with the audience. Tickets on sale soon! Kids (Under 12) $20+ s/c Early Bird Tickets (Limited Number Available! Until September 28) $25 + s/c Seniors & Students (Available online only - Must provide ID upon entry) $25 + s/c General Admission Tickets $28 + s/c | $33 at the door VIP Tickets (Reserved Seating, First 5 rows, Centre Section) $33 + s/c | $38 at the door Montopolis is an Austin, Texas based musical ensemble that performs live scores to silent films. Their original score to MAN WITH A MOVIE CAMERA toured cinemas throughout the Midwest and Northeast in 2022 at venues like the Music Box Theater in Chicago, the Nitehawk in Brooklyn, and Cornell Cinema in Ithaca, NY (and the Rio Theatre in May, 2023!). For questions or interview requests regarding Montopolis, email Justin Sherburn at jsherburn1@gmail.com. *Minors very welcome. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. *Online sales end an hour before showtime. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are also available for purchase at our box office. *All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. [more]

Vancouver’s Most Innovative Comedy / Variety Show is back with a Halloween episode! Your hosts Paul Anthony and Ryan Beil, along with the house band and the entire creative team are scheming up a spooky experience that you don’t wanna miss... Featuring: KISS Tribute Band with members of The Special Exceptions! Clown Comedy from June Fukumura! Kids from The Happening Dance Company! Co-Host Ryan Beil from The Sunday Service! House band featuring members of RONG & THE INVASIVES! Video directors Owen Wong & Silas Egan an on-site Haunted House! And more TBA! Thursday, October 12 Doors 7:15 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance tickets $22 +s/c | $25 at the door “Like freebasing sheer fun!" (The Globe & Mail) “There is no funner night out... you have to experience it.” (The Georgia Straight) "Something of a phenomenon” (Vancouver Sun) *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. *Minors welcome! (Mild content warning) Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Online sales end an hour before showtime. Unless otherwise noted, ticket are available for purchase at the box office on the day of teh show. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *Seating for this event is General Admission. Please arrive 20-30 minutes early in order to ensure time for treats and to get great seats. [more]

Kiwi journalist and filmmaker David Farrier (TICKLED, DARK TOURIST) unwittingly stumbles into a game of cat and mouse with a mystery man creating havoc in his neighborhood, wheel-clamping cars at a local antique store. That clamper was Michael Organ. When the owner of the shop this wheel clamper patrols denies knowing him, Farrier becomes even more intrigued by the mysterious figure. As Farrier starts to learn more about this bizarre schemer and master manipulator - from meeting other "victims," to learning that he is also a convicted thief who once claimed to be royalty - he find out that Organ has set his sights on him, too. As Farrier continues his deep dive into dangerous waters with an unusually odd (and potentially dangerous) fellow, we begin to see first-hand how Mr. Organ inserts himself psychologically into people's minds - and that he is inserting himself into Farrier's. What unfolds is a thrilling and tension-filled three-year-long investigation -- unearthing a trail of multiple court cases, inflated claims of royal bloodlines, ruined lives, at least one stolen boat. Equal parts charming comedy and psychological horror-show, MISTER ORGAN is a compelling watch that will get under your skin; a chilling reminder that Mr. Organs exist, and walk among us. Farrier has exposed and captured that rarest of cinematic unicorns: A bone fide "documentary villain" (and one that would put KING OF KONG's Billy Mitchell to shame). Filmmaker David Farrier will be joining us immediately after the screening for a virtual Q&A. OFFICIAL SELECTION Fantastic Fest 2022 Beyond Fest 2022 Brisbane film Festival 2022 Philadelphia Festival 2022 Rio Grind Film Festival 2022 "Fascinating. Sinister. Hilarious.” (Film Inquiry) "'Mister Organ' deserves attention." (The Playlist)"'Mister Organ' is a remarkable film: A comedic horror of a documentary, a simple piece of investigative journalism descending into madness, and a spotlight on the human spirit’s capacity for darkness." (Paste Magazine)"Fascinating and highly disturbing." (Slashfilm) Friday, October 13 Doors 5:50 pm | Movie 6:20 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. MISTER ORGAN (David Farrier, 2022 / 95 mins / PG) A thrilling and tension filled three-year long investigation — unearthing a trail of multiple court cases, inflated claims of royal bloodlines, ruined lives, and at least one stolen boat. *Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and standard Rio Theatre passes n/a for this event. *Advance ticket sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted tickets are available for purchase at the door. *If you are looking to redeem your tickets to either a canceled Rio Theatre screening or a Rio Theatre gift certificate, please email with info including your name, canceled receipt number, gift certificate info, what you are wanting to see and when, and we can make the switch for you in advance. Alternately, you can bring this information with you to the venue, and we will do our best to help you at the box office. [more]

Same as it ever was… The greatest concert film of all time, STOP MAKING SENSE brings to the screen Talking Heads at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December 1983: David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison, alongside an ecstatic ensemble of supporting musicians. Renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme ('Silence of the Lambs') captures the band at their exhilarating best, in this new and complete restoration for the film's 40th anniversary. Newly restored in 4K, Demme's 1984 film is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. In addition to the core band members, the ensemble includes Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. Shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December 1983, the movie is notable for being the first made entirely using digital audio techniques. STOP MAKING SENSE has been hailed by Leonard Maltin as “one of the greatest rock movies ever made," and Pauline Kael of The New Yorker described it as “…close to perfection.” One thing's for sure, though... This ain't no disco, but it is a party! (One that's best enjoyed with us. On our big screen, and with our even bigger sound!) Friday, October 13 Burning Down the House Party< Presented in partnership with RANGE magazine! Your best enormous 80s power suits, shoulder pads, and more are welcome and encouraged. This ain't no disco, but it is definitely going to be a party! Doors 8:45 pm | Movie 9:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Early Bird and Group Ticket Pricing in Effect! STOP MAKING SENSE (Jonathan Demme, 1984 / 88 mins / G) | Director Jonathan Demme captures the frantic energy and artsy groove of Talking Heads in this concert movie shot at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in 1983. The band’s frontman, David Byrne, first appears on an empty stage, armed with only an acoustic guitar, and is gradually joined by bassist Tina Weymouth, drummer Chris Frantz, keyboardist Jerry Harrison and a cadre of backup singers as they perform the band’s hits, culminating in an iconic performance featuring Byrne in an enormous suit. *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.) [more]

Kiwi journalist and filmmaker David Farrier (TICKLED, DARK TOURIST) unwittingly stumbles into a game of cat and mouse with a mystery man creating havoc in his neighborhood, wheel-clamping cars at a local antique store. That clamper was Michael Organ. When the owner of the shop this wheel clamper patrols denies knowing him, Farrier becomes even more intrigued by the mysterious figure. As Farrier starts to learn more about this bizarre schemer and master manipulator - from meeting other "victims," to learning that he is also a convicted thief who once claimed to be royalty - he find out that Organ has set his sights on him, too. As Farrier continues his deep dive into dangerous waters with an unusually odd (and potentially dangerous) fellow, we begin to see first-hand how Mr. Organ inserts himself psychologically into people's minds - and that he is inserting himself into Farrier's. What unfolds is a thrilling and tension-filled three-year-long investigation -- unearthing a trail of multiple court cases, inflated claims of royal bloodlines, ruined lives, at least one stolen boat. Equal parts charming comedy and psychological horror-show, MISTER ORGAN is a compelling watch that will get under your skin; a chilling reminder that Mr. Organs exist, and walk among us. Farrier has exposed and captured that rarest of cinematic unicorns: A bone fide "documentary villain" (and one that would put KING OF KONG's Billy Mitchell to shame). Filmmaker David Farrier will be joining us immediately after the screening for a virtual Q&A. OFFICIAL SELECTION Fantastic Fest 2022 Beyond Fest 2022 Brisbane film Festival 2022 Philadelphia Festival 2022 Rio Grind Film Festival 2022 "Fascinating. Sinister. Hilarious.” (Film Inquiry) "'Mister Organ' deserves attention." (The Playlist)"'Mister Organ' is a remarkable film: A comedic horror of a documentary, a simple piece of investigative journalism descending into madness, and a spotlight on the human spirit’s capacity for darkness." (Paste Magazine)"Fascinating and highly disturbing." (Slashfilm) Saturday, October 14 Doors 2:45 pm | Movie 3:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. MISTER ORGAN (David Farrier, 2022 / 95 mins / PG) A thrilling and tension filled three-year long investigation — unearthing a trail of multiple court cases, inflated claims of royal bloodlines, ruined lives, and at least one stolen boat. *Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and standard Rio Theatre passes n/a for this event. *Advance ticket sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted tickets are available for purchase at the door. *If you are looking to redeem your tickets to either a canceled Rio Theatre screening or a Rio Theatre gift certificate, please email with info including your name, canceled receipt number, gift certificate info, what you are wanting to see and when, and we can make the switch for you in advance. Alternately, you can bring this information with you to the venue, and we will do our best to help you at the box office. [more]

Canadian entertainers The Monsters of Schlock have sold out shows internationally as 'The World's Most Extreme Two Man Circus Sideshow Comedy Magic Extravaganza,' and they are bringing their totally unique brand of quirky comedy to the Rio Theatre on Saturday, October 14. Comedy so funny... It hurts! The comic madmen and carnie duo known around the world as the brothers of bodily abuse, The Great Orbax & Sweet Pepper Klopek, combine amazing feats and mind-blowing stunts with cheeky, off-the-cuff slapstick for a show that can only be described as a, "two man demolition derby." With sold out shows across the world, 27 Guinness World Records and 20 years of touring under their belts Orbax and Pepper are back in Vancouver, bringing an exciting, fun-fueled, comedy thrill show. It’s a real life cartoon with a positive mental health message and stunts you will remember for the rest of your life! Watch them as they smack, staple, and burn each other with blowtorches... And one-liners! Comedy takes the front seat as these two comedians lampoon sideshow, magic, and the circus arts while performing some of the most amazing physical stunts ever seen. It's a slapstick stunt show hearkening back to the early days of vaudeville, with as much influence from "The Three Stooges" as from the traveling carnivals of yore. "Hilarious, hilarious, hilarious!" (Martin Short) "Painfully funny, painfully smart... and just plain painful!NI laughed so hard, my face hurt." (Absolute Underground Magazine) "Thoroughly entertaining onstage mayhem." (Fest Magazine, Edinburgh) "Smart suits, smart guys, smart asses." (Retro Magazine) Saturday, October 14 Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Early Bird, VIP, GA, and Group Ticket pricing available! Early Bird Tickets $25 + s/c (Until September 22) GA Balcony $25 + s/c Main Floor Assigned Seating $30 + s/c Group Tickets (Minimum 4) $28+ s/c VIP ("Splash Zone!" Front n' Centre Rows 1-6) $35+ s/c *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes n/a for this event. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. Main floor seating is assigned, balcony seating is GA. Please arrive 30-60 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. [more]

Same as it ever was… The greatest concert film of all time, STOP MAKING SENSE brings to the screen Talking Heads at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December 1983: David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison, alongside an ecstatic ensemble of supporting musicians. Renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme ('Silence of the Lambs') captures the band at their exhilarating best, in this new and complete restoration for the film's 40th anniversary. Newly restored in 4K, Demme's 1984 film is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. In addition to the core band members, the ensemble includes Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. Shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December 1983, the movie is notable for being the first made entirely using digital audio techniques. STOP MAKING SENSE has been hailed by Leonard Maltin as “one of the greatest rock movies ever made," and Pauline Kael of The New Yorker described it as “…close to perfection.” One thing's for sure, though... This ain't no disco, but it is a party! (One that's best enjoyed with us. On our big screen, and with our even bigger sound!) Saturday, October 14 Burning Down the House Party< Presented in partnership with RANGE magazine! Your best enormous 80s power suits, shoulder pads, and more are welcome and encouraged. This ain't no disco, but it is definitely going to be a party! Doors 10:00 pm | Movie 10:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Early Bird and Group Ticket Pricing in Effect! Tuesday, October 17 Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. STOP MAKING SENSE (Jonathan Demme, 1984 / 88 mins / G) | Director Jonathan Demme captures the frantic energy and artsy groove of Talking Heads in this concert movie shot at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in 1983. The band’s frontman, David Byrne, first appears on an empty stage, armed with only an acoustic guitar, and is gradually joined by bassist Tina Weymouth, drummer Chris Frantz, keyboardist Jerry Harrison and a cadre of backup singers as they perform the band’s hits, culminating in an iconic performance featuring Byrne in an enormous suit. *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.) [more]

The Ninth Annual International Vancouver Badass Film Festival w/ Genre Film & Script Awards and Live Sideshow Spectacular! Horror directing (and lately acting) legend Larry Fessenden returns with his brand new werewolf film Blackout, a follow-up of sorts to his 2022 Frankenstein film Depraved; kind of a rural upstate alcohol & lycanthropy counterpoint to his cool gritty urban New York vampire and drugs film The Addiction (1995). Starring Alex Hurt (son of the late William Hurt -who appears, in a way, as the main character's father), the film is about a fine arts painter who is convinced that he is a werewolf wreaking havoc on a small American town under the full moon. Sunday, October 15 Doors 1:00 pm | Movie 1:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Blackout (2023, dir Larry Fessenden, BC premiere) Art, alcohol, a love story, mob and gory monster violence collide in Blackout, whose stinger hints at the connections between Fessenden’s modern monster series. (USA, 143m, Western North American Premiere). Introduction: David Aboussafy *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. [more]

The BADASS Film Festival returns to the Rio Theatre on Sunday, October 15. Make a day of it with this day pass, which gains the bearer entry to every show, all day - for one sweet price! Sunday, October 15 BLACKOUT Doors 1:00 pm | Movie 1:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS Doors 3:30 pm | Show 4:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. BADASS Film Festival: Shorts, Awards & Sideshow Spectacular Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. [more]

Dark Carnies! Tristan Risk and Burns the Dragon (Live!) & Where the Devil Roams (2023, dir Adams Family (Hellbender), BC Premiere) The Badass 9 Dark Carnies show starts with live sideshow performances from Burns the Dragon and Tristan Risk (American Mary, The Editor, Ayla, Frankenstein Created Bikers, Amazon Hot Box, Odyssey of the Dead, Reptile House) returning to Vancouver for a rare live performance after several years in New Zealand! Where the Devil Roams is a 1930s set body horror film that follows a family of carnies on a travelling murder spree. It’s Nightmare Alley meets Bonnie and Clyde by way of American Mary & Possessor. Excellent practical effects bring the shocking gore, the family rock band brings the killer score, and the natural light camera work and effective shifts from colour to black and white helped make the film that deservedly won the award for Best Cinematography recently at Fantasia Fest 2023 (USA, 93m Western Canadian / US premiere). Sunday, October 15 Doors 3:30 pm | Show 4:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. [more]

Hosted by Nhi Do & Jesse Inocalla, killer new horror shorts with filmmakers Q&As, magic from Aleister Crane, Costume Contest, Film & Script Awards, Melody Mangler burlesque & Caravan of Curiosities (Fire act & Snakes Burlesque!) Sunday, October 15 Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. [more]

Hot Docs Presents CITIZEN MINUTES: An Inspiring Evening with Community Changemakers Short Film Screenings and Discussion Hosted by Angela Sterritt The Citizen Minutes short film series highlights ordinary Canadians doing extraordinary things to make their communities better places. Changemakers who inspire us to jump in and get involved in civic issues close to our homes and hearts. www.citizenminutes.ca Monday, October 16 FREE SCREENING EVENT Hosted by journalist and author of "Unbroken," Angela Sterritt Doors 6:00 pm | Event 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. FREE Advance tickets *Subject to availability. Post-screening special event fashion show by Joleen Mitton (from Ancestral Threads) and panel discussion moderated by Angela Sterritt with Citizen Minutes changemakers and local changemakers! Ancestral Threads (RT: 12 mins) Follow designer Joleen Mitton on her mission to use fashion as medicine for Vancouver’s Indigenous community. Janelle Niles: Inconvenient (RT: 9 mins) Janelle embraces her biracial experience and queer identity, using stand-up to usher in a new era of inclusive, Canadian comedy. Sisterhood Softball (RT: 7 mins) Follow the first all female Muslim softball league in North America as they empower women through sports. Rising From the Ashes (RT: 11 mins) Dépanneur Sylvestre in Gatineau, Quebec, reopens using new models of sustainability to stay relevant for another 20 years and beyond. Presented in partnership with Tamarack Institute, Samara Centre for Democracy, TMU's Democratic Engagement Exchange, CANOO, Boys and Girls Club BC, Kids Up Front Vancouver, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Vancouver, Scouts Canada Pacific Coast Council, Women Transforming Cities and VIFW. [more]

Join The Manboys and some of Whistler's finest in the first theatre showing of TANGO, ECHO, NOVEMBER. This decade-in-the- making film follows 5 professional snowboarders and friends from around the globe as they flip, spin, and even straight air their way onto the big screen. If we cared about film festivals they would likely call this, “A Truly Poised Film Du Neige.” Thankfully, we aren’t into that kind of shenaniganery, and this one is for real snowboarders. There will be powder. There will be music. There will be well thought out camera angles. There will be a glimpse behind the curtain. There will be prizes and giveaways. There might even be an afterparty, even though it’s a Monday. We look forward to seeing everyone, enjoying some Boarding, and getting hyped for impending winter. Tuesday, October 16 Doors 9:15 pm | Event 9:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Featuring the Talents of…. Chris Rasman Sean Miskiman Brin Alexander Jody Wachniak Darcy Sharpe Spencer Obrien Beau Bishop Victor Daviet Matt Belzile Eric Jackson Joel Loverin Ryan Paterson Blake Paul Presented by Vans, 686, K2, Giro, RipCurl, Apres Lager, Ride, Nitro, Arcteryx, Spy *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. *Sorry, Rio Thetre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.) [more]

AGING OUT Hosted by Breanne Williamson Join us at the Rio Theatre for the exclusive world premiere of AGING OUT, a LGBTQ+ sapphic-centred holiday RomCom with all of the laughs and none of the queer trauma. Rub elbows with cast and crew, and partake in a Step + Repeat Photo Opportunity! Dress to impress for the glitz and glam of a world premiere. (Whatever that means to you.) An on stage introduction and chat (she’ll call it stand up comedy if you laugh) by @BreanneWilliamson The very first screening of AGING OUT! Take in our LGBTQ+ film for the first time amongst cast, crew, and media. Tuesday October, 17 Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change. Advance Tickets $23 + s/c | $25 at the door @AgingOutTheMovie #AgingOutTheMovie Writer and director of 'Aging Out,' Breanne Williamson, is a notable content creator and actor with over 1 million fans. Her goal is to empower folks to live an authentic life through laughter. 'Aging Out' is Breanne’s third film, following 'Coming Out' which amassed over 2 million views on YouTube. Thanks you for supporting queer (and local!) indie film. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. All seating is General Admission. *Online ticket sales end an hour before showtime. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are also available for purchase at the box officeon the day of the show.All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. [more]

Same as it ever was… The greatest concert film of all time, STOP MAKING SENSE brings to the screen Talking Heads at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December 1983: David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison, alongside an ecstatic ensemble of supporting musicians. Renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme ('Silence of the Lambs') captures the band at their exhilarating best, in this new and complete restoration for the film's 40th anniversary. Newly restored in 4K, Demme's 1984 film is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. In addition to the core band members, the ensemble includes Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. Shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December 1983, the movie is notable for being the first made entirely using digital audio techniques. STOP MAKING SENSE has been hailed by Leonard Maltin as “one of the greatest rock movies ever made," and Pauline Kael of The New Yorker described it as “…close to perfection.” One thing's for sure, though... This ain't no disco, but it is a party! (One that's best enjoyed with us. On our big screen, and with our even bigger sound!) Tuesday, October 17 Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. STOP MAKING SENSE (Jonathan Demme, 1984 / 88 mins / G) | Director Jonathan Demme captures the frantic energy and artsy groove of Talking Heads in this concert movie shot at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in 1983. The band’s frontman, David Byrne, first appears on an empty stage, armed with only an acoustic guitar, and is gradually joined by bassist Tina Weymouth, drummer Chris Frantz, keyboardist Jerry Harrison and a cadre of backup singers as they perform the band’s hits, culminating in an iconic performance featuring Byrne in an enormous suit. *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.) [more]

Teton Gravity Research (TGR) is rolling into town for the winter kick-off celebration of the year! On Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, join us at the Rio Theatre as we bring our 28th annual ski and snowboard film, LEGEND HAS IT, to the big screen. Come early for prize giveaways from partners like Sierra Nevada, Nissan, Atomic, YETI, Volkl, Mammut, Tincup and many more. Plus, enter to win the tour grand prizes - with our biggest giveaway ever as someone will be driving away in a Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek edition. Other grand prizes include a trip to our hometown Jackson Hole Mountain Resort plus giveaways from Eleven Experiences, YETI, Atomic, and more. Thursday, October 19 Early Show Doors 5:30 pm | Show 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time! Youth Tickets (16 and under) $10+ s/c Adult Tickets $20+ s/c *Minors permitted to the early shows only. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *These shows tend to sell out; advance tickets are strongly recommended to ensure entry. Please arrive 30-45 minutes early to ensure great seats -and time for treats. Unless otherwise noted, ticket will be available for purchase on the day of the show at the box office. *All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *All seating is General Admission. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. [more]

Teton Gravity Research (TGR) is rolling into town for the winter kick-off celebration of the year! On Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, join us at the Rio Theatre as we bring our 28th annual ski and snowboard film, LEGEND HAS IT, to the big screen. Come early for prize giveaways from partners like Sierra Nevada, Nissan, Atomic, YETI, Volkl, Mammut, Tincup and many more. Plus, enter to win the tour grand prizes - with our biggest giveaway ever as someone will be driving away in a Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek edition. Other grand prizes include a trip to our hometown Jackson Hole Mountain Resort plus giveaways from Eleven Experiences, YETI, Atomic, and more. Thursday, October 19 Later Show Doors 8:00 pm | Show 8:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time! Adult Tickets $20+ s/c *Minors permitted to the early shows only. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *These shows tend to sell out; advance tickets are strongly recommended to ensure entry. Please arrive 30-45 minutes early to ensure great seats -and time for treats. Unless otherwise noted, ticket will be available for purchase on the day of the show at the box office. *All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *All seating is General Admission. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. [more]

Teton Gravity Research (TGR) is rolling into town for the winter kick-off celebration of the year! On Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, join us at the Rio Theatre as we bring our 28th annual ski and snowboard film, LEGEND HAS IT, to the big screen. Come early for prize giveaways from partners like Sierra Nevada, Nissan, Atomic, YETI, Volkl, Mammut, Tincup and many more. Plus, enter to win the tour grand prizes - with our biggest giveaway ever as someone will be driving away in a Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek edition. Other grand prizes include a trip to our hometown Jackson Hole Mountain Resort plus giveaways from Eleven Experiences, YETI, Atomic, and more. Friday, October 20 Early Show Doors 5:30 pm | Show 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time! Youth Tickets (16 and under) $10+ s/c Adult Tickets $20+ s/c *Minors permitted to the early shows only. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *These shows tend to sell out; advance tickets are strongly recommended to ensure entry. Please arrive 30-45 minutes early to ensure great seats -and time for treats. Unless otherwise noted, ticket will be available for purchase on the day of the show at the box office. *All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *All seating is General Admission. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. [more]

Teton Gravity Research (TGR) is rolling into town for the winter kick-off celebration of the year! On Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, join us at the Rio Theatre as we bring our 28th annual ski and snowboard film, LEGEND HAS IT, to the big screen. Come early for prize giveaways from partners like Sierra Nevada, Nissan, Atomic, YETI, Volkl, Mammut, Tincup and many more. Plus, enter to win the tour grand prizes - with our biggest giveaway ever as someone will be driving away in a Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek edition. Other grand prizes include a trip to our hometown Jackson Hole Mountain Resort plus giveaways from Eleven Experiences, YETI, Atomic, and more. Friday, October 20 Later Show Doors 8:00 pm | Show 8:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time! Adult Tickets $20+ s/c *Minors permitted to the early shows only. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *These shows tend to sell out; advance tickets are strongly recommended to ensure entry. Please arrive 30-45 minutes early to ensure great seats -and time for treats. Unless otherwise noted, ticket will be available for purchase on the day of the show at the box office. *All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *All seating is General Admission. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. [more]

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, October 22 for one of our favourite annual events - the legendary East Van Opry! This will mark the 10th anniversary of the legendary live music event that celebrates "country" music East Van style, featuring performances from a host of your favourite East Van artists and special guests - with the always incredible, kickass house band! (Including Steve Charles, Noah Walker, Jodie Ponto, Mary Ancheta, Joseph Lubinsky-Mast, Scott Smith and Chris Davis.) Stay tuned for lineup announcements! Saturday, October 21 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Early Bird & VIP Ticket packages available! Early Bird Tickets (On sale until Friday, October 6! Limited Number Available) Ticket $30 + s/c Ticket and 2023 T-shirt $55 ($30 + $25) + s/c Ticket and Anniversary T-shirt $ 55 ($30 + $25) + s/c Ticket and Both Shirts $70 ($30 + $25 + $15) + s/c *Anyone buying a t-shirt in advance will be contacted by the promoter about sizing prior to the event. Shirts will be ready for pickup at the venue on the day of the show. Regular Advance Ticket $35 + s/c | $40 at the door VIP Advance ticket $40 + s/c (First 6 rows centre section and free commemorative poster) | $45 at the door *Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. *Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is assigned; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. [more]