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]

Presented by Ukraine Harmony Foundation Carpathians. Beginning of the 18th century. The brutal rule of the Polish nobility forces Hutsuls to flee to the mountains. Two brothers, Oleksa and Ivan Dovbush, find themselves to be outlaws and become opryshoks. In search of revenge on the lords for the murder of Dovbush's parents, the brothers become enemies of each other. One yearns for money, the other for justice. Hutsuls start a rebellion led by Oleksa. The nobility does everything possible to destroy Dovbush. But he outwits them. So the legend of the Carpathian knight spread. A legend that inspires generations of those who fight for the freedom of their native land. About the strength and love of Oleksa Dovbush, about betrayal and wrongdoing. About how he lived and how he cheated death. Monday, October 9 Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. DOVBUSH (Oles Sanin, 2023 / 120 mins / PG / Ukrainian with English subtitles) In the early eighteenth century, foreign rule means dark times for the Hutsuls of the Carpathians. The two Dovbush brothers become opryshkos - mountain outlaws. But the two brothers become enemies - one cares only about money, the other - Oleksa - fights for his people. The Carpathians are convulsed with a wave of uprisings. The aristocracy uses its military might to try to kill Dovbush and destroy his legend. But Dovbush outwits them. The desperate lords devise a devious plan and attack the invincible outlaw's Achilles heel - his love for his childhood sweetheart, Marichka. Who will be the assassin to attack the Opryshko whose immense strength and bravery inspired folk tales? Will the lords' treacherous plan destroy the hero before he can lead his people to freedom? Довбуш - найбільший фільм в історії України - на великих екранах Канади ! Карпати. Початок 18 століття. Жорстоке правління польської шляхти змушує гуцулів тікати в гори. Двоє братів, Олекса та Іван Довбуші, опиняються поза законом і стають опришками. У пошуках помсти панам за вбивство батьків Довбушів, брати стають ворогами один одному. Один прагне грошей, другий - справедливості. Гуцули починають повстання, яке очолює Олекса. Шляхта робить усе можливе, аби знищити Довбуша. Але він їх перехитрив. І розрослася легенда про карпатського лицаря. Легенда, що надихає покоління тих, хто бореться за свободу рідної землі. Про силу і любов Олекси Довбуша, про зраду і кривду. Про те, як він жив і як обманув смерть. Тривалість: 2 години Фільм українською мовою з англійськими субтитрами Додаткова інформація: для глядачів віком від 16 років і може вимагати Є можливість паркування на вулиці та в паркінгу в районі Усі продажі остаточні. Повернення коштів за квитки не передбачено. *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]

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]