12-year-old Mildred's life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise (Elijah Wood), comes to look after her. Hoping to entertain the bookish tween, Strawn takes Mildred camping in the notoriously rugged New Zealand wilderness, and the pair embark on the ultimate test of family bonding -- a quest to find the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther. With Nell Fisher, Morgana O'Reilly, Michael Smiley. "Ant Timpson’s heartwarming Bookworm is an effulgent love letter to ’80s kid cinema laced with a distinctly quirky, Kiwi dryness." (Slant Magazine) "This is great, emotive, and deeply funny stuff." (Fiction Magazine) "With near-perfect pacing and a gob-smacking density of punchlines, “Bookworm” is the sort of movie that will make you excited to repeatedly whisper, “Remember THAT?” — when you catch your breath from laughing (maybe even crying?), and the credits finally roll on a winding adventure that’s very Timpson and yet one of a kind... Adorable, complex, and deliriously entertaining." (IndieWire) Sunday, November 3 Doors 12:00 pm | Movie 12:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Kids pricing in effect! Kids under 13 just $7! BOOKWORM (Ant Timpson, 2024 / 103 mins / PG) 11-year-old Mildred's world is turned upside down when her estranged father, the washed-up magician Shawn Wise, comes to look after her and agrees to take her camping to find a mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther. [more]

The Rio Theatre is excited to welcome comedian Hassan Phills to the stage on Sunday, November 3. Sunday, November 3 Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Balcony (General Admission) Tickets $30+ s/c | $35 at the door Main Floor (Assigned Seating) Tickets $40+ s/c | $45 at the door Hassan Phills is a standout comedian celebrated for his knack for dissecting everyday life through humour. With a blend of sharp observations and a charismatic stage presence, Hassan's comedy delves into cultural nuances and personal mishaps, offering audiences a fresh perspective on the world around them. His engaging delivery and witty punchlines have quickly made him a favourite among comedy enthusiasts who appreciate humour in all aspects of life. Hassan's journey into comedy began with a keen interest in the subtleties of human interaction and the absurdities of daily routines. His unique ability to transform mundane experiences into hilarious anecdotes sets him apart in the comedy scene. Whether he’s reflecting on the quirks of cultural identity or sharing stories of personal blunders, Hassan’s performances are always relatable, insightful, and incredibly funny. [more]

Sh*ts N Giggles is BACK for its third year with two nights of short film screenings across all genres - comedy, drama, horror, and some real f*cked up sh*t in between! Whether you're into heartwarming tales, bold, edgy narratives, or laugh-out-loud cringe comedy, these screenings promise unforgettable shorts created around the theme of "family". Grab your tickets and join us for a spectrum of shorts from Vancouver's most talented storytellers. Wednesday, November 6 Early Show Doors 6:00 pm | Event 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. [more]

Sh*ts N Giggles is BACK for its third year with two nights of short film screenings across all genres - comedy, drama, horror, and some real f*cked up sh*t in between! Whether you're into heartwarming tales, bold, edgy narratives, or laugh-out-loud cringe comedy, these screenings promise unforgettable shorts created around the theme of "family". Grab your tickets and join us for a spectrum of shorts from Vancouver's most talented storytellers. Wednesday, November 6 Doors 8:00 pm | Event 8:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. [more]

The Rio Theatre is pleased to welcome comedian Gareth Reynolds back to our stage on Thursday, November 7. Thursday, November 7 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance Tickets $35+ s/c | $40 at the door VIP Tickets (Rows 1-3, centre section) $45+ s/c Early Bird Tickets $30+ s/c (Limited number available until July 15) Tickets on sale June 10 @ 10:00 am GARETH REYNOLDS is an internationally touring stand-up comedian whose brilliantly clever quips perfectly offset Dave Anthony’s hilarious snark on their smash-hit podcast The Dollop, which garners over 5 Million downloads every month. Gareth has written on ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, FLAKED and HOOPS for Netflix, as well as YOU’RE THE WORST on FX and I’M SORRY for truTV. Previous to that he wrote on the Comedy Central sitcom IDIOTSITTER, took the lead on ABC show HAIL MARY, and has been seen on IFC’s MARON. His debut stand-up album “Riddled With Disease” released Dec. 6 2019 on Comedy Dynamics and reached #1 on Billboard that week. Originally hailing from the sweet streets of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Gareth moved to Los Angeles where he began producing and writing his own material, eventually making shows at Comedy Central, The Travel Channel, and MTV He also has a cat named Jose. Instagram @reynoldsgareth TikTok @reynoldsgareth X @reynoldsgareth [more]

Sh*ts N Giggles is BACK for its third year with two nights of short film screenings across all genres - comedy, drama, horror, and some real f*cked up sh*t in between! Whether you're into heartwarming tales, bold, edgy narratives, or laugh-out-loud cringe comedy, these screenings promise unforgettable shorts created around the theme of "family". Grab your tickets and join us for a spectrum of shorts from Vancouver's most talented storytellers. Saturday, November 9 Doors 6:15 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. [more]

Save the date! The Canadian blues ingenue turned Texas axe-slinger Sue Foley brings over 35 years of professional talent back to the Rio Theatre's stage on Sunday, November 10. Foley delivers her own brand of high energy, guitar driven Texas blues along with her band. Foley’s seasoned rhythm section responds to her every move as she sways, rocks, and digs in deep with equal parts ease and intensity. Sunday, November 10 Doors 7:30 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Regular Tickets $40+ s/c Early Bird $35+ s/c (Limited Number Available Until October 6!) Students & Veterans $25+ s/c (ID Required Upon Entry) 4-Pack Ticket Bundle $140+ s/c (Online ONLY) VIP Ticket Bundle $75 + s/c (Includes exclusive pre-show meet 'n greet with Sue Foley, artist's circle seating Rows A-C , 1 tour poster, 1 tote bag, choice of 1 t-shirt) All tickets on sale September 6 @ 10:00 am PST In May 2024, Foley was awarded the Blues Music Award for Traditional Blues Female Artist (Koko Taylor Award) in Memphis - an award she also won consecutively in 2023, 2022 and 2020. She was also recently honored with Guitarist of the Year and Blues Act of the Year at the 2023 Austin Music Awards, and Guitarist of the Year at the 2023 Maple Blues Awards. Her last album, Pinky’s Blues, took home Best Traditional Blues Album at the 2022 Blues Music Awards. "Foley continues to cement her place as one of the leading torchbearers of the blues tradition. Male or female." (Nick Cristiano, Rock and Blues Muse) “Sue Foley has a way of making the blues explode from the bandstand, no matter the song or style. She imbues everything she plays with the living truth.” (Bill Bentley, Americana Highways) “Lively it is!...Straight from the hip and from the heart groovaliciousness. Rock on!” (Billy F Gibbons, ZZ TOP) “Canada’s greatest blues guitarist." (Brad Wheeler, Toronto Globe and Mail) [more]

MUSIC FOR MUSHROOMS is a narrative documentary highlighting the personal journey of shamanistic musician and filmmaker East Forest (Krishna-Trevor Oswalt) – a collaborator of the late Ram Dass – whose bold experiments pair music with guided psychedelic experiences to create spaces of healing for a fractured world. The film captures East Forest as he performs guided ceremonial concerts that offer participants an immersive environment to confront their pain and fears, fostering hope, and moving them to re-engage with their own true north. His voice and music practices have garnered acclaim from worldwide fans, academic research institutions and fellow psychedelic leaders. Weaving together interviews and conversations with artists, academics, and cultural experts in the fields of psychedelics, science, music and philosophy - voices like Ram Dass, Xochitl Ashe, Hanifo Nayo Washington, Spring Washam, Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, Jon Hopkins, Peter Broderick, ANNA, and more - the film explores first hand experiences, wisdom traditions, and data-backed evidence of how these timeless tools impact the human psyche, nervous system, and more. Filmmaker East Forest in attendance for post-show Q&A. Special guests TBD. Tuesday, November 26 Doors 6:00 pm | Event 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets $25+ s/c On Sale Soon! MUSIC FOR MUSHROOMS (Krishna Trevor Oswalt, 2024 / 83 mins / NR) Musician East Forest, a key figure in the psychedelic movment, embarks on a mission pairing music with psychedelics to bring about transformative healing to a world in crisis. [more]

Irish comedian David Nihill graces the Rio Theatre's stage on Saturday, November 30 with his new show, "Shelf Help." Saturday, November 30 Doors 6:00 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Balcony Seating (General Admission) $32+ s/c | $37 at the door Main Floor (Assigned Admission) $37+ s/c | $42 at the door Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over seventy. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner-up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. Also a bestselling writer, David recorded his debut special for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019 and has been featured on TED.com, Sirius XM, Just For Laughs, The Irish Independent, Inc, NPR, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favorite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 400 million views and a social following of over 1.5 million people. [more]

Mountains on Stage aims to bring the mountains to the city and to share all the beauty of mountain sports! A selection of the best films related to mountain activities are presented. Mountains on Stage's Winter Edition is just around the corner! After an amazing Summer Edition, the festival is back with a new program featuring spectacular team-building performances. This particularly diverse edition promises evenings packed with excitement and good vibes. Invite friends, parents and children, it's time to dream with your eyes wide open. Complete program info and lineup coming soon! Wednesday, December 4 Doors 6:00 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. [more]

The East Van Laugh RioT welcomes comedian Jeff Dye to the Rio Theatre's stage on Friday, December 6. Friday, December 6 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Balcony (General Admission) $35+ s/c | $40 at the door Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $35+ s/c | $40 at the door About Jeff Dye Jeff Dye is a nationally touring comedian, actor, and host. Jeff shot over 100 episodes of a new FOX game show called "Who the Bleep is that?" and is currently filming his new comedy special, "The Last Cowboy in LA." Jeff starred in NBC's comedy adventure series "Better Late Than Never" and can be seen on episodes of "I Can See Your Voice" and "The Masked Singer" on Fox. Dye has performed multiple times on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and has his own "Comedy Central Presents" special. In previous years, he has starred on numerous TV projects, including "Money from Strangers," "Girl Code," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," NBC's "I Can Do That," "Better Late Than Never," "That bAwkward Game Show" and numerous others. Jeff's last 2 albums "Dumb is Gooder" and "Live from Madison" is playing on Sirius XM and both are top 10 albums on the Billboard Comedy Charts. Jeff is a recurring guest on "The Greg Gutfeld Show" where he has received praise for his raw unfiltered comedic viewpoint, bringing a new style of edge and honesty. Dye's passion is bringing love and positivity through laughter WHILE maintaining truth to everyone he encounters. Connect with Jeff: FACEBOOK: @JeffDye TWITTER: @JeffDye INSTAGRAM: @JeffDye YOUTUBE: Jeff Dye [more]

One of the UK’s biggest stand-ups brings his arena-filling Hustle tour to North America -with a stop at the Rio Theatre on Monday, January 20! Romesh is the star of his worldwide Netflix stand-up special Romesh Ranganathan: The Cynic, as well as a string of UK television hits, including BBC’s Asian Provocateur, BBC’s The Ranganathan, Sky’s A League Of Their Own and BBC’s Avoidance. He fronted the Showtime show Just Another Immigrant in 2018, documenting his attempts to sell out a show at LA’s famous Greek Theatre; and has appeared twice on the Late Late Show. Presented by Show And Tell with Off The Kerb Monday, January 20 Doors 6:15 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Balcony (General Admission) $50+ s/c Main Floor (Assigned) $60+ s/c VIP (Rows A-F, Centre Section) $70+ s/c All tickets on sale September 6 at 9:00 am PST Connect with Romesh: www.romeshranganathan.com www.instagram.com/romeshranga/ https://www.tiktok.com/@romeshranga [more]

One of the UK’s biggest stand-ups brings his arena-filling Hustle tour to North America -with a stop at the Rio Theatre on Monday, January 20! Romesh is the star of his worldwide Netflix stand-up special Romesh Ranganathan: The Cynic, as well as a string of UK television hits, including BBC’s Asian Provocateur, BBC’s The Ranganathan, Sky’s A League Of Their Own and BBC’s Avoidance. He fronted the Showtime show Just Another Immigrant in 2018, documenting his attempts to sell out a show at LA’s famous Greek Theatre; and has appeared twice on the Late Late Show. Presented by Show And Tell with Off The Kerb Monday, January 20 Doors 9:00 pm | Show 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Balcony (General Admission) $50+ s/c Main Floor (Assigned) $60+ s/c VIP (Rows A-F, Centre Section) $70+ s/c Connect with Romesh: www.romeshranganathan.com www.instagram.com/romeshranga/ https://www.tiktok.com/@romeshranga [more]

You’ve watched his clips on Instagram, you’ve shared his standup with your friends and family on TikTok, now it’s time to see Jarlath Regan’s funny bits live - and in person. The brand new standup show from the man behind some of the most hilarious viral standup comedy clips is finally here! After selling out every single seat on his “Yer Man” tour in 2024, Jarlath is on the road again and travelling around the world with a completely fresh, never before seen standup comedy show guaranteed to have you “In Bits”. Friday, April 11 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance tickets $42+ s/c Artist Pre-Sale - Thursday, September 12 10:00 am General On Sale - Friday, September 13 10:00 am “The jewel in the Irish comedy crown.” (The Examiner) “Universally enjoyable – 90 minutes of jaw-achingly funny anecdotes which spanned every topic imaginable.” (The Post) “A subtle yet sublime helping of observational wit” (The Herald ★★★★★) “Downright hilarious…comedy genius” (The Irish Times ★★★★) “Had the audience shaking so violently with laughter they probably could have charged their phones” (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine) “Regan is an expert storyteller and this is a beautifully constructed show that I could have happily listened to for twice its length.” (★★★★ The Arts Desk) [more]

This Rio Theatre gift certificate is good for entry to any single regular screening and includes one medium popcorn, one medium fountain beverage, and one small candy. [more]

This Rio Theatre gift certificate is good for entry to any single regular film screening. [more]

This Rio Theatre gift certificate is good for entry to any single regular screening and includes two medium drinks, and one large popcorn. [more]