Doug Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) seems to have it pretty good in 2084 A.D. A heavily muscled construction worker, he boasts a beautiful wife, Lori (Sharon Stone), good friends, and a technologically advanced home featuring video phones and even video walls. But he is haunted by dreams of a mysterious brunette woman and the red wastelands of Mars. Quaid visits Rekall, a unique travel agency that implants the memory of an adventure into its customers’ minds, to get the chance to live out his Martian fantasies. When something goes terribly wrong and a blocked off portion of his mind is activated, Quaid finds himself at the center of a dangerous conspiracy. He must travel to Mars and get to the bottom of why he is being hunted by trigger-happy henchmen. But how can he know that what he’s experiencing isn’t just part of the Rekall experience? Are the mutant revolutionaries on Mars his allies, enemies, or complete fabrications? And is the lovely brunette at his side nothing more than a figment of his imagination?

Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon Stone, Ronny Cox and Michael Ironside, Paul Verhoeven's TOTAL RECALL tells the story of a construction worker who suddenly finds himself embroiled in espionage on Mars and unable to determine if the experiences are real or the result of memory implants. Adapted from Philip K. Dick’s short novel, "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale", TOTAL RECALL is a truly visionary film ahead of its time. Released in 1990, the film features a career best performance from the legendary Schwarzenegger, and for its 30th anniversary in 2020, was restored from a scan of the original 35mm negative at Technicolor LA in tiff 16 bits format. Colour-grading was supervised by Jérome Bigleur at Hiventy. The restoration crew paid particularly high attention to preserve special effect continuity.

"Just because it made loads of money...doesn't mean Total Recall isn't ruggedly individualistic art!" (The Village Voice)

Friday, September 25
Doors 11:00 pm | Movie 11:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Late Night Date Night! All tickets are two-for-one entry.

TOTAL RECALL (Paul Verhoeven, 1990 / 113 mins / 14A) Construction worker Douglas Quaid discovers a memory chip in his brain during a virtual-reality trip. He also finds that his past has been invented to conceal a plot of planetary domination. Soon, he's off to Mars to find out who he is and who planted the chip.

Join us at the Rio Theatre as we dim the lights, fire up the projector, and raise a glass in tribute to the late, great actor Tim Curry with a puppet-filled, 30th Anniversary screening of MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND.

A favourite for 90s kids everywhere, this  family-friendly favourite is a reworking of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale in which The Muppets take to the high seas in search of buried treasure. Young Jim Hawkins is given a treasure map by a mysterious sailor and sets sail with his friends the Great Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat. Among the crew is the mutinous sea dog Long John Silver (peak Curry), who has his own plans for the loot. With Tim Curry, Jennifer Saunders, Billy Connelly, Kevin Bishop.

"'Muppet Treasure Island' is a wonderful picture for children, a work of considerable artistry and craftsmanship that ought to please many adults as well, provided they're prepared to along with a highly familiar, very simple story." (Los Angeles Times)

Saturday, September 26
Doors 12:00 pm | Movie 12:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND (Brian Henson, 1996 / 99 mins / G) Kermit, Long John Silver (Tim Curry) and Young Jim Hawkins (Kevin Bishop) set sail for riches using a dead pirate's treasure map.

Renowned filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa (CURE, PULSE) turns his lens to the winter of 1578 in feudal Japan with THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER, a stunning adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa's award-winning 2003 historical mystery novel "Kokurôjô."

When Lord Murashige Araki (Masahiro Motoki) rises up against the tyrannical Nobunaga Oda (Masaki Suda), he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda’s army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei Kuroda (Masaki Suda), a brilliant yet dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon. Helped by his wife Chiyoho (Yuriko Yoshitaka) and his most loyal generals, Murashige must uncover the truth before the castle falls.

"Kiyoshi Kurosawa may have made a Samurai murder mystery, but beneath the armor and political intrigue is a warning about what happens when war convinces people that dying honorably matters more than living at all." (The Nerds of Color)

"Kurosawa has made one of his best films, a work that feels a bit like Agatha Christie, a bit like Shakespeare, and even a bit like Samurai Columbo." (RogerEbert.com)

"What emerges is a samurai picture that feels simultaneously classical and modern, austere and capacious, familiar and surprising." (New York Times)

"There is a patience and commitment on display from Kurosawa that requires an equal investment and energy from his audience. But it also doesn’t take much to fully give in to this intricately constructed world of vengeance and mercy, order and dishonour." (Globe and Mail)

"The Samurai and the Prisoner' may be set centuries earlier, but it’s a Kurosawa movie through and through. The talk is grave, the editing unhurried; the camera holds multiple characters in the frame and watches them from a sedate remove." (The New Yorker)

Saturday, September 26
Doors 2:30 pm | Movie 3:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER "Kokurôjô" (Kiyoshi Kurosawa, 2026 / 147 mins / 14A / Japanese w. EST) Inside sealed Arioka Castle during a rebellion against Oda Nobunaga, rebel Araki Murashige and captive strategist Kuroda Kanbei engage in a tense battle of wits to solve mysterious crimes.

DreamBoard Production House and the Rio Theatre are joining forces to present the Vancouver Short Film Showcase: Volume Two!  

Make some plans and join us on Sunday, September 27 for an incredible lineup of filmmakers with a mix of established and emerging directors exhibiting their work. Spend the afternoon watching films from Alex Caulfield, Ed Douglas, Tom Affolter, Jay Kamal and many more. We will cover a mix of genres, so grab your seat and enjoy incredible shorts from local filmmakers!

Sunday, September 27
Doors 11:30 am | Event 12:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Guess who's back to keep Vancouver laughing in 2026... The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome back comedian Sammy Obeid - with all-new material! We just can't keep him off our stage!

Sunday, September 27
Doors 4:00 pm | Show 5:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Adult Balcony (General Admission) $44 + s/c
Adult Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $55+ s/c
VIP Meet n' Greet (Rows 2-6, centre section) $69+ s/c
VVIP Meet n' Greet (Front Row, centre section) $85+ s/c
Group Ticket Pricing (Minimum 4) $49 (ea)+ s/c (online only)

Lebanese-Palestinian American and born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double-majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian.

Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.

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Guess who's back to keep Vancouver laughing in 2026... The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome back comedian Sammy Obeid - with all-new material! We just can't keep him off our stage!

Sunday, September 27
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Adult Balcony (General Admission) $44 + s/c
Adult Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $55+ s/c
VIP Meet n' Greet (Rows 2-6, centre section) $69+ s/c
VVIP Meet n' Greet (Front Row, centre section) $85+ s/c
Group Ticket Pricing (Minimum 4) $49 (ea)+ s/c (online only)

Lebanese-Palestinian American and born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double-majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian.

Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.

Connect on Instagram @sammyobeid
Connect on Facebook
Connect on TikTok @sammyobeidthem
Connect on X @sammyobeid

Guess who's back to keep Vancouver laughing in 2026... The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome back comedian Sammy Obeid - with all-new material! We just can't keep him off our stage!

Monday, September 28
Doors 5:30 pm | Show 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Adult Balcony (General Admission) $44 + s/c
Adult Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $55+ s/c
VIP Meet n' Greet (Rows 2-6, centre section) $69+ s/c
VVIP Meet n' Greet (Front Row, centre section) $85+ s/c
Group Ticket Pricing (Minimum 4) $49 (ea)+ s/c (online only)

Lebanese-Palestinian American and born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double-majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian.

Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.

Connect on Instagram @sammyobeid
Connect on Facebook
Connect on TikTok @sammyobeidthem
Connect on X @sammyobeid

Based on director Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark dystopian manga of the same name, this enduringly popular work of Japanime is a visual feast, featuring epic, hand-drawn cityscapes as a backdrop for a sexy, violent cyberpunk adventure that takes place in the post-apocalyptic city of Neo-Tokyo (in... 2019!). The story follows a teenaged boy who is exposed to a mysterious energy source, and develops telekinetic powers that place him at the center of a conflict that may destroy the world.

"'Akira' is distractingly bloody and violent, but its phenomenal animation and sheer kinetic energy helped set the standard for modern anime." (Rotten Tomatoes)

"An impressive achievement, often suggesting a weird expressionist blend of 2001, The Warriors, Blade Runner and Forbidden Planet." (Time Out)

"A phenomenal work of animation with all the hallmarks of an instant cult classic." (New York Times)

"Easily the most breathtaking and kinetic anime ever made." (Village Voice)

Monday, September 28
Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

AKIRA (Katsuhiro Ôtomo, 1988 / 124 mins / PG / Japanese with English subtitles) In 1988 the Japanese government drops an atomic bomb on Tokyo after ESP experiments on children go awry. In 2019, 31 years after the nuking of the city, Kaneda, a bike gang leader, tries to save his friend Tetsuo from a secret government project. He battles anti-government activists, greedy politicians, irresponsible scientists and a powerful military leader until Tetsuo's supernatural powers suddenly manifest. A final battle is fought in Tokyo Olympiad exposing the experiment's secrets.

WestBeth Entertainment Presents
Schalk Bezuidenhout: Hey Hey Divorcè

Fresh from a sell-out world tour, a hit Netflix stand-up special, hosting Amazon Prime series "The World’s Strangest Jobs," and an arena run supporting Trevor Noah, South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout brings his acclaimed new show Hey Hey Divorcé to Canada this fall.

Tuesday, September 29
Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Adult Assigned Tickets: $42+ s/c

Following a successful run across the UK, Ireland and Europe earlier this year, Hey Hey Divorcé arrives in Canada after earning rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. The show marks Schalk's first stand-up hour in the wake of a marriage breakdown and sees him at his most personal, honest, and unfiltered, while remaining just as side-splittingly funny.

‘Rapid-fire gags and manic energy. Highly recommended.’ ★★★★ - The Age.

★★★★★ Ed Fringe Review  ★★★★ Mervyn Stutter  ★★★★ Broadway Baby

‘Fast-rising talent’ The Guardian

Renowned filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa (CURE, PULSE) turns his lens to the winter of 1578 in feudal Japan with THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER, a stunning adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa's award-winning 2003 historical mystery novel "Kokurôjô."

When Lord Murashige Araki (Masahiro Motoki) rises up against the tyrannical Nobunaga Oda (Masaki Suda), he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda’s army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei Kuroda (Masaki Suda), a brilliant yet dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon. Helped by his wife Chiyoho (Yuriko Yoshitaka) and his most loyal generals, Murashige must uncover the truth before the castle falls.

"Kiyoshi Kurosawa may have made a Samurai murder mystery, but beneath the armor and political intrigue is a warning about what happens when war convinces people that dying honorably matters more than living at all." (The Nerds of Color)

"Kurosawa has made one of his best films, a work that feels a bit like Agatha Christie, a bit like Shakespeare, and even a bit like Samurai Columbo." (RogerEbert.com)

"What emerges is a samurai picture that feels simultaneously classical and modern, austere and capacious, familiar and surprising." (New York Times)

"There is a patience and commitment on display from Kurosawa that requires an equal investment and energy from his audience. But it also doesn’t take much to fully give in to this intricately constructed world of vengeance and mercy, order and dishonour." (Globe and Mail)

"The Samurai and the Prisoner' may be set centuries earlier, but it’s a Kurosawa movie through and through. The talk is grave, the editing unhurried; the camera holds multiple characters in the frame and watches them from a sedate remove." (The New Yorker)

Wednesday, September 30
Doors 3:15 pm | Movie 3:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER "Kokurôjô" (Kiyoshi Kurosawa, 2026 / 147 mins / 14A / Japanese w. EST) Inside sealed Arioka Castle during a rebellion against Oda Nobunaga, rebel Araki Murashige and captive strategist Kuroda Kanbei engage in a tense battle of wits to solve mysterious crimes.

Filmmaker Matt Johnson (NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE, OPERATION AVALANCHE) narrative feature TONY offers a thoughtful origin story for a rebellious voice that defined a generation in a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain (Dominic Sessa, THE HOLDOVERS) as he stumbles into the chaotic world of a Cape Cod restaurant kitchen. The setting kicks off a summer that will shape the course of his life. With Antonio Banderas, Emilia Jones.

"It’s a youthful romance, a goofball gross-out, and a “Karate Kid” fable rolled into one. You might get so caught up in the comedy, familiar beats and all, that you forget you’re watching a bio-pic." (The New Yorker)

"[Matt]Johnson shapes this material with both breeziness and a kind of tough-love compassion, and the track list he’s assembled summons the spirit of 1975 like a ghost." (TIME Magazine)

"Even if he does a lot of growing up across that one summer, he’s still recognizably himself, and that’s the very epitome of a meaningful biopic." (Austin Chronicle)

"'Tony' feels as if it has come pippin’ hot out off the griddle; it’s the cinematic equivalent of a fiery flambé depicting a talented man’s coming-of-age odyssey as he goes on to discover that there is far more to a clambake than he ever thought possible." (San Jose Mercury News)

Wednesday, September 30
Doors 6:30 pm | Movie 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

TONY (Matt Johnson, 2026 / 106 mins / 14A) A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.

Join us at the Rio Theatre for a FREE (!) Truth & Reconciliation Day screening of Inuk filmmaker Nyla Innuksuk's 2022 alien-invasion horror thriller SLASH/BACK.

Set in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, a sleepy hamlet nestled in the majestic mountains of Baffin Island in the Arctic Ocean, SLASH/BACK opens as the village wakes up to a typical summer day. No School, no cool boys (well... except one), and 24-hour sunlight. But for Maika and her ragtag friends, the usual summer is suddenly not in the cards when they discover an alien invasion threatening their hometown. These teenagers have been underestimated their whole lives but, using makeshift weapons and their horror movie knowledge, they show the aliens you don't f*** with the girls from Pang. With Melissa Hood, Tasiana Shirley, and Alexis Wolfe.

"There are lots of genre movies like this. None are this one." (Los Angeles Times)

"Slash/Back... announces the arrival of a major talent in Innuksuk. Here is hoping that she gets to kill bigger and better Canadian actors for many years to come." (Globe and Mail)

Wednesday, September 30
Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

SLASH/BACK (Nyla Innuksuk, 2022 / 14A / 87 mins / English & Inuk w.EST) Set in a remote Arctic community, the film follows a group of Inuit girls fight off an alien invasion, all while trying to make it to the coolest party in town.

Stupid Co and the Rio Theatre presents the third annual OFF-VIFF – a platform for the underground. Featuring the West Coast premieres of Avalon Fast and Jillian Frank’s DRINKING AND DRIVING, Louise Weard’s celebrated CASTRATION MOVIE CHAPTER III, and local wrestling doc ENEMIES: A TALE OF FRIENDSHIP. Plus, a very special screening of Wayne Wappemukwa’s newest project to hit screens, MANHUNT.

With Booze! Popcorn! Grilled cheese sandwiches! And more! Come early and stay late!

Monday, October 12

ENEMIES: A TALE OF FRIENDSHIP
1.15pm

MANHUNT
3.30pm

DRINKING AND DRIVING
6.30pm

CASTRATION MOVIE CHAPTER III
9.15pm

Stupid Co and the Rio Theatre presents the third annual OFF-VIFF - a platform for the underground. Featuring the West Coast premieres of Avalon Fast and Jillian Frank’s DRINKING AND DRIVING, Louise Weard’s celebrated CASTRATION MOVIE CHAPTER III, and local wrestling doc ENEMIES: A TALE OF FRIENDSHIP. Plus, a very special screening of Wayne Wappemukwa’s newest project to hit screens, MANHUNT.

With Booze! Popcorn! Grilled cheese sandwiches! And more! Come early and stay late!

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer... unless talking about Kaan Eraslan's Vancouver-made ENEMIES: A TALE OF FRIENDSHIP, which endearingly and inspiringly showcases the fine line between friend versus foe, the persona versus the personal and independent wrestling at-large in the Pacific Northwest. Eraslan's feature debut not only brings body-slams back to the big-screen at the Rio but also serves as a strong and perhaps surprising reminder of the independent spirit connecting both film and wrestling. We couldn't be any prouder to host the World Premiere of this film and its All Star cast of characters at OFF-VIFF 2026!

"The Thunder From Jalandhar" and "The All American” Azeem “the Dream” have battered each other across the Pacific Northwest’s indie wrestling circuit for over a decade. Under the banner of All Star Wrestling, they’ve honed their routine to perfection.  But when All Star Wrestling goes up for sale, Thunder and Azeem must learn how to step out of the spotlight to ensure the survival of the organization and usher in a new generation of wrestling talent.

Monday, October 12
Doors 12:45 pm | Movie 1:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

ENEMIES: A TALE OF FRIENDSHIP (Kaan Eraslan & T.J. Tulloch, 2026 / 84 mins / NR)

ABOUT OFF-VIFF
OFF-VIFF was created in 2024 by filmmaker Arran Shearing, and supported by Stupid Co.’s Kyle Greenberg and Anna Maguire with the idea of platforming local films in ways the other Vancouver festivals weren’t doing. We wanted to remind our fellow filmmakers (and ourselves) that we didn’t need permission to play our films in the city we’re from. Now, three years in, we try to program a different vision of what a BC film can be. Through our fun and subversive festival selections we hope to inspire filmmakers and audiences to expand their ideas of what makes a successful film.

Stupid Co and the Rio Theatre presents the third annual OFF-VIFF - a platform for the underground. Featuring the West Coast premieres of Avalon Fast and Jillian Frank’s DRINKING AND DRIVING, Louise Weard’s celebrated CASTRATION MOVIE CHAPTER III, and local wrestling doc ENEMIES: A TALE OF FRIENDSHIP. Plus, a very special screening of Wayne Wappemukwa’s newest project to hit screens, MANHUNT.

With Booze! Popcorn! Grilled cheese sandwiches! And more! Come early and stay late!

Inspired by true events, two young men go on a road trip to escape their dead-end lives. They drive through empty towns and vast forests as their lives dissolve between digital fantasy and offline reality. Reframing true crime as a parable, MANHUNT probes loneliness, masculinity, and the colonial dream of beginning anew—until the search for meaning turns into violence. Chasing salvation in the vast northern frontier, two boys discover they can't outrun what they've become. With Harris Lowe, Landon Tunold, Bianca Foscht, Dilara Foscht.

Wayne Wapeemukwa’s sophomore film has stayed with us in a way that few films have. It’s a gripping, unpredictable and painfully human film. Wapeemukwa is as masterful in the directed image as he is with performance. Manhunt will have you on the edge of your seat. And you could cut through the tension with a bullet from a 3d printed gun.

“A harrowing glimpse into the inner psychology of a generation struggling to find a place in the modern world.” (International Cinephile Society)

Monday, October 12
Doors 3:00 pm | Movie 3:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Wayne Wapeemukwa is an Indigenous (Michif) filmmaker and philosopher based in Canada. His debut feature, Luk’Luk’I, premiered at TIFF, where it won Best Canadian First Feature, as well as the DGC's Discovery Prize for Best New Director. His second feature, Manhunt, opened the International Competition at the Locarno Film Festival, where it received Third Prize from the Junior Jury, and continues its international festival run. MANHUNT had its world premiere in competition at Locarno Film Festival.

MANHUNT (Wayne Wapeemukwa, 2026 / 103 mins / NR)

ABOUT OFF-VIFF
OFF-VIFF was created in 2024 by filmmaker Arran Shearing, and supported by Stupid Co.’s Kyle Greenberg and Anna Maguire with the idea of platforming local films in ways the other Vancouver festivals weren’t doing. We wanted to remind our fellow filmmakers (and ourselves) that we didn’t need permission to play our films in the city we’re from. Now, three years in, we try to program a different vision of what a BC film can be. Through our fun and subversive festival selections we hope to inspire filmmakers and audiences to expand their ideas of what makes a successful film.

Stupid Co and the Rio Theatre presents the third annual OFF-VIFF - a platform for the underground. Featuring the West Coast premieres of Avalon Fast and Jillian Frank’s DRINKING AND DRIVING, Louise Weard’s celebrated CASTRATION MOVIE CHAPTER III, and local wrestling doc ENEMIES: A TALE OF FRIENDSHIP. Plus, a very special screening of Wayne Wappemukwa’s newest project to hit screens, MANHUNT.

With Booze! Popcorn! Grilled cheese sandwiches! And more! Come early and stay late!

Early twenties Iris (Jillian Frank) and Palmer (Avalon Fast) never left their hometown. They work at the same restaurant, share the same bed, and both have a habit of drinking and driving. They run into Levi (Ethan Hawksworth), a guy they used to know. They spend time with him and his cousin, Phoenix (Henri Gillespi), in cars, backyards, and other people's bedrooms. When Levi shares a dream he had with Iris, things change between the four of them. The reality of the summer becomes faded, the parties die. The four end in a field of unified confusion.

Summer’s over and all it was was grey skies and looking for the next twisted tea to shotgun. DRINKING AND DRIVING captures the wonderfully dreadful stuckness of living in the lacuna that people call “out here.” A meditation on the depths of interconnectedness in the samsara of rural BC. Oh, and it’s the funniest films we’ve seen all year.

Filmmakers Avalon Fast and Jillian Frank will be joining in a post-show conversation with Louise Weard.

Monday, October 12
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

DRINKING AND DRIVING (Avalon Fast & Jillian Frank, 2026 / 105 mins / NR)

ABOUT OFF-VIFF
OFF-VIFF was created in 2024 by filmmaker Arran Shearing, and supported by Stupid Co.’s Kyle Greenberg and Anna Maguire with the idea of platforming local films in ways the other Vancouver festivals weren’t doing. We wanted to remind our fellow filmmakers (and ourselves) that we didn’t need permission to play our films in the city we’re from. Now, three years in, we try to program a different vision of what a BC film can be. Through our fun and subversive festival selections we hope to inspire filmmakers and audiences to expand their ideas of what makes a successful film.

Stupid Co and the Rio Theatre presents the third annual OFF-VIFF - a platform for the underground. Featuring the West Coast premieres of Avalon Fast and Jillian Frank’s DRINKING AND DRIVING, Louise Weard’s celebrated CASTRATION MOVIE CHAPTER III, and local wrestling doc ENEMIES: A TALE OF FRIENDSHIP. Plus, a very special screening of Wayne Wappemukwa’s newest project to hit screens, MANHUNT.

With Booze! Popcorn! Grilled cheese sandwiches! And more! Come early and stay late!

CASTRATION MOVIE  is a multi-part postmodern epic by visionary auteur Louise Weard. In Chapter iii. Junior Ghosts—Premorphic Drift, Izzy (Avalon Fast) seeks out everything in her power to stop her partner (Henri Gillespi) from transitioning. Louise’s film ducks and weaves through the most complicated aspects of life with such dexterity and humour that we came away shaken by the depth of the film. If you've, are, or have ever loved someone who’s existence is at odds with the cruel world, CASTRATION MOVIE will knock your socks off.

"Rejects conventional wisdom around representational politics, form or even what a movie is." (Sight and Sound)

“As daring and revolutionary an indie film as any crafted this decade.” (The Wrap)

“'Castration Movie' mixes Cassavetes-level rawness, a dazed Warholian languor and quotable banter worthy of Kevin Smith." (The Guardian)

Monday, October 12
Doors 8:45 pm | Movie 9:!5 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

CASTRATION MOVIE Chapter iii. Junior Ghosts—Premorphic Drift (Louise Weard, 2026 / 126 mins / NR)

ABOUT OFF-VIFF
OFF-VIFF was created in 2024 by filmmaker Arran Shearing, and supported by Stupid Co.’s Kyle Greenberg and Anna Maguire with the idea of platforming local films in ways the other Vancouver festivals weren’t doing. We wanted to remind our fellow filmmakers (and ourselves) that we didn’t need permission to play our films in the city we’re from. Now, three years in, we try to program a different vision of what a BC film can be. Through our fun and subversive festival selections we hope to inspire filmmakers and audiences to expand their ideas of what makes a successful film.

ACTUALLY, IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE is the newest chapter in TGR’s ongoing study of the fall line, told through the world’s best skiers as they turn the mountain into a laboratory and every descent into an experiment.

The study spans Bute Inlet, British Columbia; Haines, Alaska; Japan; Finland; Andorra; Montana; Jay Peak, Vermont; and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Different mountains, snowpacks, conditions, and approaches—but the same forces are always at work: speed, gravity, instinct, and consequence.

ACTUALLY, IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE is a tongue-in-cheek look at the seemingly reckless abandon that many of the world's best snow athletes display as they push the physics of what is possible. Athletes explore the intricacies of dissecting a big mountain line, the physics and amplitude of a massive gap, calculating transition, and the force of gravity.

So, is it rocket science—or is it not? Watch closely and decide for yourself.

Runtime: Approximately 60–80 minutes

Tuesday, October 13
EARLY SHOW
Doors: 5:30 pm | 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

General Admission - $27 + s/c
Kids (15 & Under) - $17 + s/c

Locations: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Haines Alaska, British Columbia, Japan, Finland, Andorra, Jay Peak, Vermont, Montana

Athletes: Kelly Hilleke, Teal Harle, Colter Hinchliffe, Kai Jones, Maggie Voisin, Nick McNutt, Parkin Costain, Karl Fostvedt, Keegan Killbride, Tim Durtschi, Thibault Magnin, Anna Tedesco, Tucker Carr, Wyatt Gentry, Lalo Rambaud, Jasper Skidmore, Daniel Johnson, Jerermy Emmer, Rylan Messner, Andrew Bird, Dylan "Dro" Roide, Nicholas Johnson, Luke Price, Seamus O'niell, Andreya Zvonar, Jackson Lalla , Adrian Hayden, Bode Tracy

ACTUALLY, IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE is the newest chapter in TGR’s ongoing study of the fall line, told through the world’s best skiers as they turn the mountain into a laboratory and every descent into an experiment.

The study spans Bute Inlet, British Columbia; Haines, Alaska; Japan; Finland; Andorra; Montana; Jay Peak, Vermont; and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Different mountains, snowpacks, conditions, and approaches—but the same forces are always at work: speed, gravity, instinct, and consequence.

ACTUALLY, IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE is a tongue-in-cheek look at the seemingly reckless abandon that many of the world's best snow athletes display as they push the physics of what is possible. Athletes explore the intricacies of dissecting a big mountain line, the physics and amplitude of a massive gap, calculating transition, and the force of gravity.

So, is it rocket science—or is it not? Watch closely and decide for yourself.

Runtime: Approximately 60–80 minutes

Tuesday, October 13
LATE SHOW
Doors: 8:00 pm | 8:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

General Admission - $27 + s/c
Kids (15 & Under) - $17 + s/c

Locations: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Haines Alaska, British Columbia, Japan, Finland, Andorra, Jay Peak, Vermont, Montana

Athletes: Kelly Hilleke, Teal Harle, Colter Hinchliffe, Kai Jones, Maggie Voisin, Nick McNutt, Parkin Costain, Karl Fostvedt, Keegan Killbride, Tim Durtschi, Thibault Magnin, Anna Tedesco, Tucker Carr, Wyatt Gentry, Lalo Rambaud, Jasper Skidmore, Daniel Johnson, Jerermy Emmer, Rylan Messner, Andrew Bird, Dylan "Dro" Roide, Nicholas Johnson, Luke Price, Seamus O'niell, Andreya Zvonar, Jackson Lalla , Adrian Hayden, Bode Tracy

LOS RIOS premiered in Toronto at the 2026 Canadian Film Fest where it took home a Jury award for Impact. Directors Dale Bailey and Ryan Fyfe-Brown followed three little girls and their mother as they walked and hitchhiked across Mexico after leaving their homes in Honduras due to gang threats, hoping to gain political asylum in the USA, during Trump’s first midterm elections in 2018. They were part of a large exodus of migrants from Central America, known as “The Migrant Caravan” which at times reached ~10,000 people strong.

The film was filmed and edited by Dale Bailey and the soundtrack was created by Will Quiring, known for the Saskatoon bands Close Talker and Parkland.

Wednesday, October 14
Doors 6:15 pm | Film 6:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

LOS RIOS (Dale Bailey, Ryan Fyfe-Brown, 2026 / 75 mins / 14A / English and Spanish w. English Subtitles) A determined Honduran mother and her three daughters are swept into the currents of the contentious migrant caravan as it pushes relentlessly toward safety, opportunity, and the United States.

Lloyd Cole will take to the road in 2026 with a run of solo shows in North America, including a stop in Vancouver at the Rio Theatre on Thursday, October 15. His elegant solo live performances in recent years have been predominantly acoustic, but for these concerts he has decided to go electric. The performance will run the gamut from his masterful debut with the Commotions ‘Rattlesnakes’ right up to 2023’s acclaimed ‘On Pain’ touching on all points in between.

Says Lloyd: “In 1999, in retreat from mainstream ambivalence, the idea of becoming a troubadour was perversely alluring. Two acoustic guitars, a suitcase, and a round the world ticket. It took a while for me to become comfortable with it, but The Folksinger Show became my staple. And then, somehow or other, twenty-five years were gone, and now I find myself approaching the end of my career, and wanting to be seen more as just a singer, who wrote a body of work, very little of which one would reasonably label ‘folk’. So I’m back with my Telecaster, my Princeton amp, and my solo show is now electric.”

Thursday, October 15
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

VIP / Artists Circle (Rows A-D, Centre) $65+ s/c
Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $50+ s/c
Balcony (General Admission) $50+ s/c

ABOUT THE ARTIST

In 2023 Lloyd Cole released ‘On Pain’, his twelfth album as a solo artist. He has released 17 studio albums including three with The Commotions [‘Rattlesnakes’ (84), ‘Easy Pieces’ (’85), Mainstream (’87)] twelve solo albums [‘Lloyd Cole’ (’90), ‘Don’t Get Weird On Me Babe’ (’91), ‘Bad Vibes’ (’93), ‘Love Story’ (95), ‘Plastic Wood’ (’01), ‘Music In A Foreign Language’ (’03), ‘Anti Depressant’ (’06), ‘Broken Record’ (’10), ‘Standards’ (’13), ‘1D’ (’15), ‘Guesswork’ (’19), ‘On Pain’ (’23)],  one with The Negatives [‘The Negatives (2000)] and one with Hans Joachim Roedelius  [‘Selected Studies Vol. 1’ (’13)].

WHAT THE PAPERS SAID ABOUT LLOYD COLE’S 2023 ALBUM ‘ON PAIN’

“Ghostly electronica accompanies meditations on loss, mortality and the passage of time on Cole’s absorbing new album.” 4 **** Sunday Times

“Grappling with the ineffable…a richly detailed synth-pop LP of admirable sophistication…it’s Cole’s growing sound design expertise – and ever unique lyrical voice – that ensure his 40-year career still has legs.” (4**** MOJO)

“’A storied songwriter comes of age (again)… He too has become more of what he always was. And somehow he’s achieved that by paring his music down to its rawest essence.” (8/10 Uncut)

“…beautiful and special, the kind of miminalist adventure we hoped Mark Hollis would return with one day, only with added tales of bloodthirsty wolves and drug-addled rockers...Cole is on a roll. He’s still making erudite melodies, but now there’s something new and other to them. At 62, ‘On Pain’ is the sound of a man just getting started.” (8/10 Classic Pop)

“Cole’s ruminations on the human condition have rarely been as finely tuned as this.” (4***  The Sun)

One night. Killer comics. No safe route.

LOWROAD’S Comedy Extravaganza brings together some of the funniest, sharpest and most unpredictable comics working today for one night at the Rio Theatre.

This isn’t watered-down comedy designed to make everybody comfortable. These are fearless, original comedians who dance right on the line of what’s politically correct — and occasionally take a running leap over it.

Featuring comics you’ve seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Netflix, Funny AF, and the Just For Laughs Festival, LOWROAD’S Comedy Extravaganza is a showcase of stand-up with an edge: smart, ridiculous, honest and completely uncensored.

Presented by award-winning comedian Dino Archie and the Rio Theatre, the show brings together different voices, different perspectives and one shared philosophy: If it’s funny, it’s fair game.

No lectures. No walking on eggshells. Just a theatre full of people laughing at the things we probably shouldn’t be laughing at.

Come see why the LOWROAD is usually the funniest way to get there.

Friday, October 16
Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird Tickets (Until September 4) $22+ fees
Adult Entry $29+ fees
VIP $39+ fees (Rows A-B, Centre Section)
Groups of 4 $25 each+ fees

DINO ARCHIE
Dino Archie is a previous winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition. He has also won Best Crowd Work at the Just For Laughs New West festival. He was selected for the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal Nasty Show and later returned as the host of the Just For Laughs NW Nasty Show.
He has been featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Crave Roast Battles, and YouTube’s Don’t Tell Comedy.
Dino has released seven comedy albums: Choosy Lover, Settling Old Scores, I’ve Changed, Live From Lockdown, Toxic But Safe, The Lord’s Work, and Beautiful Burden. Two of his specials, Toxic But Safe and The Lord’s Work, are currently available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. He is currently on his Breaking Even Tour Headlining some of the best Comedy Clubs in North America.
He has performed alongside Bill Burr, Andrew Schulz, Bruce Bruce, Eddie Griffin, Tommy Davidson, and Hannibal Buress.

“Dino Archie’s Choosy Lover is a timeless gem among this generation of comedians.”

EELAND STRIBLING
Eeland Stribling, your aunty’s favorite stand-up comedian! Based in New York from Denver, CO
Winner of the 2025 Don’t Tell Comedy competition and 2023 and 2024 New Faces winner at Comedy Works. Recently chosen for Kevin Hart’s FunnyAF on Netflix! You can also catch him with Nate Bargatze on Nateland.
He used to be a wildlife biologist and environmental educator. Has been called the “Black Steve Irwin,”. Chosen to share his story on an episode of Roots of Comedy on PBS with Jesus Trejo. He also has written and acted in award winning short films.
He decided to combine his two passions in his hit series, Comedians on the Fly, where he takes your favorite comedians fly-fishing. Eeland regularly tours across the country.
Don’t be fooled by his silly and grumpy demeanor, Eeland’s got a heart of gold buried under all the sarcasm. And he’ll make sure you leave his show full of laughs, an animal fact and a brand new opinion on everything from politics to penguins. Grab your tickets now, and treat yourself.

YUMI NAGASHIMA
Yumi Nagashima is a Tokyo-born actress, writer, and international stand-up comedian known for her magnetic stage presence and sharp, globally informed perspective. Blending cultural insight with playful elegance and bold timing, she captivates audiences worldwide. Her work has been featured at Just For Laughs Montreal, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Halifax Comedy Festival, CBC Gem’s New Wave of Stand-Up, and Comedy Central Asia. Her viral comedy clips across social media and YouTube continue to reach a
rapidly growing global audience.

JAMES TROTTER
....has been voted Top 5 local comics.  House of Comedy Laugh off Winner and one of the best up and coming comedians in Canada.

A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret await at The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show on Saturday, October 17!

Local luminary April O’Peel has curated a show full of wonder sure to dazzle and delight our fun loving audience! The theme is NO THEME! That’s right! These talented performers will each be performing one act of their choosing! What act will they decide to bring to The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show!? Find out on Saturday, October 17 as these stars align for one night only!

Saturday, October 17
Doors 8:00 pm | Show 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Save $10 with EARLY BIRD tickets until September 30!

General Admission $30 + s/c | $35 + s/c at the door
VIP tickets $40+ s/c
Squad Pass (Group of Four Tickets – online only) $100+ s/c

With Featured Performances By:

Amnesia Haze
Ariel Helvetica & Chelsea Hart
Draco
Fantastique
June Monsoon
Kaleidoscope Crush
Lana Luscious
Layna Emerald
Lynx Chase
Melrose Twist
Portia Favro
Sensi Kat
Seraphina Velvet & Rider Die

Hosted by Miss Kiss!

Dreadful Delights
A Nightmarish Cabaret to Tingle One's Spine!

To creep into the spooky season, Melody Mangler has assembled a collection of her favorite performing artists to create a macabre evening of music, circus, dance, theater, burlesque, drag, and magic. This tapestry of terror will feature top Vancouver artists performing original collaborative works to create an experience you should be scared to miss.

Sunday, October 18
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird Pricing $25 + s/c (Until September 1) 
Adult Entry $30 + s/c | $40 + s/c at the door
VIP (Rows A & B, Centre) - $40 + s/c

The live, smash hit epic comedy THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW returns to the Rio Theatre's stage on Wednesday, October 21 for more monstrous mirth, merriment, and snacks!

Prepare yourself for a night of laughter, as some of Vancouver’s best comedic performers grace the stage in a night featuring intrepid players on a gallant quest for comedy glory (and more snacks) in a hilariously epic adventure that has been running continuously since 2012.

Spanning over 100 live performances in both Canada and the United States, two years of “at-home” streaming, and frequent festival appearances, The Critical Hit Show is one of the longest running comedy shows around. #DNDLive is an improvised adventure that takes its inspiration from tabletop role-playing games, fantasy film and TV, and (most importantly) you!

Whether you’re a longtime fan, you’ve been enjoying our live streamed shows, or you’re brand new to The Critical Hit Show - you’re going to have a great time.

Wednesday, October 21
Doors 6:15 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change.
Advance tickets $17 +s/c | $20+ s/c at the door

THE ADVENTURERS

Eric Fell as The Dungeon Master
Ian Boothby as Benoit the Anointed, the Half-Elf Cleric
Joanna Gaskell as Freya, the Elf Warlock
Barbara Beall as Ingrid, the Halfling Fighter
Ellen MacNevin as Belle Strummer, the Half-Elf Ranger
Allen Morrison as Spitz Lube’n, the Human Wizard
Shaun Stewart as Brask Hellbeard, the Dwarf Bard

More monsters! More Magic! More Mayhem! More Off-Brand soda!

Twitter: @critshow
www.criticalhitshow.com
www.facebook.com/dndlive

Join us for a dark and stormy Fall!

Full cast reveal coming soon!

Sleepaway camp is officially IN SESSION—and YOU’RE INVITED to the hilarious, award-winning drag cabaret DANDY’S CABIN IN THE WOODS, nominated for Best of Vancouver 2026!

Your camp counselor for the evening? TikTok personality and Emmy-winning DANDY, leading you deep into the woods for a night of thrills, chills, campfire tales, and killer entertainment.

Featuring a cast of horror-movie tropes, sexy murderesses, and movie monsters, this camp experience is guaranteed to SLAY!

Can YOU survive a night at Dandy’s Cabin in the Woods?

Friday, October 23
Doors 7:00 pm | Event 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Save with EARLY BIRD tickets available till September 27!

Main Floor Assigned $30 + s/c | $35 at the door
VIP - First 4 rows $40 + s/c **VIP ticket holders also get an interactive prop bag to be used during the show!**
The 'We Are Family' 4 Pack $25 a ticket + s/c (Available online only)

Behind the Emmy award winning costumes and make-up:

Ryan Leslie Fisher plays Dandy (he/him) the revelous cabaret host made popular on TikTok for his viral videos promoting queer joy! Winner of Host of the Year 2024 for Vancouver International Burlesque Festival and awarded runner up in the Georgia Straight’s BEST OF VANCOUVER for his show Drag Attack! - you can catch him regularly on stage in his shows at the iconic Rio Theatre in Vancouver, BC. His Emmy-winning series Dandyland, which highlights businesses, organizations, and artists in the LGBT Community, is now streaming on Optik TV.
@dandyandfriends

Rafaella Rabinovich is an internationally trained, award-winning costume designer working across film, television, and live performance. A proud queer artist, she is known for her bold, character-driven approach to storytelling and her ability to elevate the visual language of every project. Trained in costume and set design, Rafaella further specialized and furthered her educetion in theatrical prosthetics, advanced pattern-making and shoe making. Her credits span major studios and networks including Netflix, The CW, ABC, TBS, Disney, Lifetime, Discovery Channel, and Sony, with notable projects including To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Project Mc2, Kung Fu, Stranger in Town, and the upcoming thriller Harmonia staring Carrie Coon, Lily James, Bella Ramsey, and Odessa Young. Her work has earned multiple CAFTCAD Awards, Leo honors, a Costume Society of America Design Award, a Day Time Creative Emmy nomination as well as a Children’s & Family Emmy Award win and recognition at the 27th and 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards for Dandyland. @costume_designer101

THE PROPHET OF ECSTASY explores themes of art, politics and consciousness through the improbable life of Michael Clegg, the former Catholic priest who introduced MDMA to the world - a drug he would later dub ‘Ecstasy’. The documentary will take viewers on a wild ride, from Clegg’s life as an MDMA drug kingpin, to his present-day transformation as an enlightened yogi. It also examines how the destinies of Michael Clegg, chemist Carina Leveriza, and psychedelics advocate Rick Doblin, are inexorably bound with that of the socio-cultural explosion of MDMA through its epic journey of discovery, criminalization, and re-emergence from the shadows.

Official selection, The Psychedelic Film and Music Festival in New York 2026, Catalina Film Festival 2026

Presented by Laurus Productions and MAPS Canada
Sponsored by QI Integrated Health &  Gathering Groups
Community Partners: Psygen, Roots To Thrive, TheraPsil, Psychedelic Association of Canada

“He’s a figure in the psychedelics movement who established ecstasy as a go-to party drug with therapeutic potential — and a lasting impact on the culture. “(CBC DOCS)

The iconic “Half Italian, Half Jersey Boy” brings his viral dating stories and emotional reflections to live audiences this fall.

Outback Presents is proud to announce that viral storyteller, author, and live performer Davide de Pierro will bring his unique live storytelling experience to Canada this fall with three special performances, including at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, November 1.

Known for his candid reflections on relationships and the everyday moments that define the human experience, De Pierro has built a devoted online following of more than 6 million across TikTok and Instagram, where his commentary on dating, personal growth, and modern life regularly reaches millions of viewers.

Inspired by his newly released novel The Letters I Never Sent, the live show blends personal storytelling, humor, and audience conversation. Throughout the night, De Pierro will deliver a monologue and read selections from the book, followed by an open Q&A with the audience. Limited meet-and-greet opportunities will also be available for those who purchase in advance.

“The show is a night out together,” said De Pierro. “It’s storytelling, conversation, some laughs, and hopefully a reminder that we’re all navigating a lot of the same things — relationships, personal growth, and the moments in life that connect us. If people leave feeling a little lighter and a little less alone, then it was a good night.”

Sunday, November 1 - LOW TICKET ALERT!
Doors 2:00 pm | Show 3:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Platinum (Rows A & B, Centre Section) $85.75 + s/c
Main Floor  $55.75 + s/c
Main Floor (Aisle Seats) $65.75 + s/c
Balcony (General Admission) $45.75 + s/c

The iconic “Half Italian, Half Jersey Boy” brings his viral dating stories and emotional reflections to live audiences this fall.

Outback Presents is proud to announce that viral storyteller, author, and live performer Davide de Pierro will bring his unique live storytelling experience to Canada this fall with three special performances, including at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, November 1.

Known for his candid reflections on relationships and the everyday moments that define the human experience, De Pierro has built a devoted online following of more than 6 million across TikTok and Instagram, where his commentary on dating, personal growth, and modern life regularly reaches millions of viewers.

Inspired by his newly released novel The Letters I Never Sent, the live show blends personal storytelling, humor, and audience conversation. Throughout the night, De Pierro will deliver a monologue and read selections from the book, followed by an open Q&A with the audience. Limited meet-and-greet opportunities will also be available for those who purchase in advance.

“The show is a night out together,” said De Pierro. “It’s storytelling, conversation, some laughs, and hopefully a reminder that we’re all navigating a lot of the same things — relationships, personal growth, and the moments in life that connect us. If people leave feeling a little lighter and a little less alone, then it was a good night.”

Sunday, November 1
SOLD OUT!
Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Platinum (Rows A & B, Centre Section) $85.75 + s/c
Main Floor  $55.75 + s/c
Main Floor (Aisle Seats) $65.75 + s/c
Balcony (General Admission) $45.75 + s/c

The iconic “Half Italian, Half Jersey Boy” brings his viral dating stories and emotional reflections to live audiences this fall.

Outback Presents is proud to announce that viral storyteller, author, and live performer Davide de Pierro will bring his unique live storytelling experience to Canada this fall with three special performances, including at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 2.

Known for his candid reflections on relationships and the everyday moments that define the human experience, De Pierro has built a devoted online following of more than 6 million across TikTok and Instagram, where his commentary on dating, personal growth, and modern life regularly reaches millions of viewers.

Inspired by his newly released novel The Letters I Never Sent, the live show blends personal storytelling, humor, and audience conversation. Throughout the night, De Pierro will deliver a monologue and read selections from the book, followed by an open Q&A with the audience. Limited meet-and-greet opportunities will also be available for those who purchase in advance.

“The show is a night out together,” said De Pierro. “It’s storytelling, conversation, some laughs, and hopefully a reminder that we’re all navigating a lot of the same things — relationships, personal growth, and the moments in life that connect us. If people leave feeling a little lighter and a little less alone, then it was a good night.”

Monday, November 2
Doors 6:00pm | Show 7:00pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Platinum (Rows A & B, Centre Section) $85.75 + s/c
Main Floor  $55.75 + s/c
Main Floor (Aisle Seats) $65.75 + s/c
Balcony (General Admission) $45.75 + s/c

LIMITED EXCLUSIVE Meet n' greet add-on option available! (Select during checkout.)

You’ve seen him on India’s Got Latent, Reaction Videos as Rider OP, Amazon Prime Video and in numerous trending videos on YouTube. Nishant Tanwar is coming to the USA & Canada with an all-new stand-up comedy experience crafted for audiences who carry the Desi-ness with them, no matter where they live.

With his celebrated storytelling style and sharp observational humour, Nishant explores the joys, contradictions, and everyday realities of being Indian in a global world. From family WhatsApp groups and annual trips back home to cultural differences and life abroad, his comedy strikes a chord with anyone who has ever balanced two worlds.

An evening of laughter, nostalgia, and brilliantly relatable comedy awaits. Catch Nishant Tanwar live in the USA & Canada for a special performance.

Presented by StageAdda

Wednesday, November 4
Doors 7:00 pm | Event 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

VIP (First 6 rows, centre section) $60+ fees
Main Floor $50+ fees
Balcony $45+ fees

The COAST MOUNTAIN FILM FEST is back with a night dedicated to skiing, big mountains and the people who spend their winters chasing snow.

The evening’s feature film, INSIDE THE SEASON, comes from HEAD Freeskiing & Jeff Thomas Creative and follows the HEAD & TYROLIA global freeski team through an eventful winter around the world. From early-season preparation and road trips to storm cycles, team hangs and unforgettable days in the mountains, the film mixes incredible ski action with a behind-the-scenes look at everything that goes into a season on the move.

The night also features THE WAY OF SNOW | Yuki no Michi, a short film from Japan featuring two Whistler athletes and a distinctly different perspective on life in the mountains.
Come get frothy with a theatre full of skiers, celebrate the start of winter and enjoy a night of films, prizes and mountain culture on the big screen.

Thursday, November 5
SKI NIGHT
Feature Film: INSIDE THE SEASON
Doors 6:15 pm | Film 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

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SNOWBOARD NIGHT
Feature Film: CAPITA: DEFENDERS OF AWESOME (15 Year Anniversary)
Doors 9:00 pm | Film 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Single Film Tickets Available

Why not valet your skis and snowboards for the night and make it a COAST MOUNTAIN FILM FEST: Double Feature for one sweet price?!

Athletes:
Xander Guldman, Meg Cumming, Sam Cohen, Jonathan Rollins, Jenna Keller, Jess Hotter, Hedvig Wessel, Ian Morrison, Jordy Kidner, Agostina Vietti, Emil Granbom, Lena Kohler, Abel Moga, Jack Kolesch, Max Hitzig, Joel Macnair, Stephen Lindsay Ross Henry Schritchte, Steven Kahnert, Vebjorn Graberg, Tao Kreibich, Maria Castellvi, Carl Regner, Broderick thompson, Elisabet Marina, Meredith Eades, Selby Hall, Michi Ralle, Marie Knuchel, Deston Swift, Tams Marvell, Floyd Guy

Production Credits:
A film from HEAD Freeskiing & Jeff Thomas Creative
Produced, Directed & Edited - Jeff Thomas
Executive Producers - James Heim, Hendril Voregger, Christian Hengge, Rene Harrer
Associate Producers - Edur Gorospe, Tomas Dybal
Principal Cinematographers - Jeff Thomas, Graeme Meiklejohn, Mike Dandurand, Jaime Maritimpe, Sondre Graber, Ryan Regehr, Ethan Herman, Chase Cleveland, Anatole Tuzlak, Freeride World Tour

Locations:
Rusutsu Resort, Whitecap Alpine, Whistler Blackcomb, Coast Range Heliskiing, Eldorado Cabin, Freeride World Tour, Type Two Three, Pemberton BC, Haines Alaska, Are Sweden

The COAST MOUNTAIN FILM FEST turns the Rio Theatre over to snowboarders for a late-night throwback to one of the most memorable team films of its era.

CAPiTA: DEFENDERS OF AWESOME hit screens in 2011 with a stacked roster of riders and quickly became a snapshot of an incredible period in snowboard culture. Featuring some of the biggest names in the sport — including nominees for 'Men’s Rider of the Year,' 'Women’s Rider of the Year' and 'Rookie of the Year' — it delivers huge riding, unmistakable style and the energy of classic snowboard filmmaking.

Now CAPiTA: DEFENDERS OF AWESOME is coming back to the big screen for a proper throwback celebration.

Grab your crew and join a theatre full of snowboarders for films, prizes, good times and a healthy dose of nostalgia as we get ready for another winter in the mountains. And, sure, we’ll show some amazing shorts from the 2026 season too!

Thursday, November 5
SKI NIGHT
Feature Film: INSIDE THE SEASON
Doors 6:15 pm | Film 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Single Film Tickets Available

-Break-

SNOWBOARD NIGHT
Feature Film: CAPITA: DEFENDERS OF AWESOME (15 Year Anniversary)
Doors 9:00 pm | Film 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Why not valet your skis and snowboards for the night and make it a COAST MOUNTAIN FILM FEST: Double Feature for one sweet price?! https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/45428-coast-mountain-film-fest-ski-night-and-double-feature-pass

Composer Claudio Simonetti has written and recorded some of the most influential scores and soundtracks in horror, including SUSPIRIA, DAWN OF THE DEAD, DEEP RED / PROFONDO ROSSO, DEMONS and many others, with his seminal work still informing the genre to this day.

This year, Simonetti's Goblin returns to the Rio Theatre to celebrate Dario Argento's critically-acclaimed 1982 classic, TENEBRE, with a live performance of the score set to a screening of the film. Following the finale of the movie, the collective will return after a brief intermission to deliver an additional performance of quintessential Goblin material and "best of" songs and scores set to their cinematic counterparts.

Friday, November 6
Doors 7:15 pm | Event 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Artists Circle (First two rows, centre section) $85+ s/c
Adult Entry $65+ s/c

Brixxhouse Arts in partnership with The Rio Theatre present:

Come celebrate the music, lyrics and visual artistry of one of Canada’s national treasures, Joni Mitchell. It's also her 83rd birthday!

The evening features many of Ms. Mitchell’s most iconic songs performed live by a full band and vocalists, set against a visual backdrop of her extraordinary artwork. Interspersed with video clips of interviews with the artist across her vast and storied career, the show is a heartfelt homage to the remarkable legacy of this truly multifaceted artist.

The band includes musical veterans Doug Thoms (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Big Brown Beaver, Final Cut), Mark Richardson (Ophelia Falling), Paul LeBlanc (SHAG The Band, The Tabloids) and Colin Furness (Anthem, Them Bones, The Def Leppard Thing) and vocals by Kyrst Hogan (Singer: Norwegian Cruise Lines, Radio City Rockettes Show, CTORA Prod’s) who will also be curating the multimedia elements of the show. All members have performed together in various live band tributes with Brixxhouse Arts (Formerly Kitty Nights), selling out The Rio Theatre on many occasions.

Saturday, November 7
Doors: 7:00 pm | Event: 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird tickets just $25. Available till July 1, midnight.

Main Floor, Assigned ; Balcony, General Admission - $30 + s/c in advance | $35 + s/c at the door

Join us for a dark and stormy Fall!

Full cast reveal coming soon!

The Rio Theatre is delighted to welcome comedian Nick Colletti to the stage on Friday, November 20.

Friday, November 20
Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Nick Colletti is quickly emerging as one of Hollywood’s most dynamic and sought-after comedians and personalities. As a stand-up, Nick tours across the country performing at numerous sold out venues. In television, he stars alongside Jimmy Tatro, Cody Ko and Getter in the comedy hit, THE REAL BROS OF SIMI VALLEY, which has developed a massive, dedicated following. Colletti stars as Duncan in the faux-reality show which centers on four best friends as they navigate life in Simi Valley.

Online, Colletti has developed a massive fan base where he often posts videos and interacts with his 1M+ followers combined between Instagram and TikTok.

Nick currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA.

How-dyyyyyyy!

This November marks the return of the legendary East Van Opry! 2026 will mark the 13th anniversary of this unstoppable live music event that celebrates "country" music - with a decidedly East Van twist, featuring performances from a host of your favourite local artists and special guests. Full Lineup Coming Soon!

Soooie! If one night of country isn't enough to fill your trough, how about three full nights of back-to-back-to-back heel stompin' fun at three of Vancouver's most iconic venues. See all three shows for one heck of a deal with the East Van Opry Weekend Pass!

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EAST VAN OPRY WEEKEND PASS
Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22

All three shows at all three different venues.

Save $10 with EARLY BIRD tickets. Limited availability.

Early Bird, General Admission - $90 + s/c
General Admission - $100 + s/c
Tickets here: https://riotheatretickets.ca/

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East Van Opry presents Friday Night Dance
Friday, November 20 @ WISE HALL
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Two steppin', Square Dancing, Jigging and more!

General Admission - $20 + s/c

ONLINE TICKET SALES END Friday, November 20 at 7:00 pm. TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

How-dyyyyyyy!

The legendary East Van Opry! 2026 will mark the 13th anniversary of this unstoppable live music event that celebrates "country" music - with a decidedly East Van twist, featuring performances from a host of your favourite local artists and special guests. Full Lineup Coming Soon!

Soooie! If one night of country isn't enough to fill your trough, how about three full nights of back-to-back-to-back heel stompin' fun at three of Vancouver's most iconic venues. See all three shows for one heck of a deal with the East Van Opry Weekend Pass!

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EAST VAN OPRY WEEKEND PASS
Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22

All three shows at all three different venues.

Save $10 with EARLY BIRDS tickets. Limited availability.

Early Bird, General Admission - $90 + s/c
General Admission - $100 + s/c

single event tickets also available

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East Van Opry presents Friday Night Dance
Friday, November 20 @ WISE HALL
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Two steppin', Square Dancing, Jigging and more!

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The East Van Opry XII
Saturday, November 21 @ RIO THEATRE
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

The dance floor is open and so is the saloon. Boot scoot your booty to the live performances then on up to the bar for a cold one.

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East Van Opry presents Stringband Sundae
Sunday, November 22 @ ANZA CLUB
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Vancouver's finest bluegrass and old time pickers band together for a superstar lineup of Stringband Sundae, and present to you their favourite singers in the west. Come feast your ears on this special presentation of Stringband Sundae with all the extra toppings!

How-dyyyyyyy!

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, November 21 for one of our favourite annual events - The legendary East Van Opry! 2026 will mark the 13th anniversary of this unstoppable live music event that celebrates "country" music - with a decidedly East Van twist, featuring performances from a host of your favourite local artists and special guests. Full Lineup Coming Soon!

Soooie! If one night of country isn't enough to fill your trough, how about three full nights of back-to-back-to-back heel stompin' fun at three of Vancouver's most iconic venues. See all three shows for one heck of a deal with the East Van Opry Weekend Pass!

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EAST VAN OPRY WEEKEND PASS
Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22

All three shows at all three different venues.

Save $10 with Early Bird tickets. Limited availability.

Early Bird, General Admission - $90 + s/c
General Admission - $100 + s/c

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The East Van Opry XII
Saturday, November 21 @ RIO THEATRE
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

The dance floor is open and so is the saloon. Boot scoot your booty to the live performances then on up to the bar for a cold one.

Save $3 with EARLY BIRD tickets available until October 1!

Early Bird, General Admission - $37 + s/c
General Admission - $40 + s/c

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, November 22 for a performances from the very funny and talented Australian comic, Jenny Tian.

Sunday, November 22
Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

VIP Tickets (First 5 rows, Centre section)
$47.25 + s/c

Main Floor (Assigned Seating)
$36.75 + s/c

Balcony (GA)
$36.75 + s/c

All Tickets on sale May 15 8:00 am PST!

A regular on the Sydney comedy circuit, Jenny Tian exploded onto our #fyp during the pandemic notching up millions of likes and amassing a collective online audience of 1M+. Her debut solo show Picture This sold out to audiences up and down the east coast of Australia and was released as a YouTube special where it has nearly a million views. Her second hour Chinese Australian: A Tale of Internet Fame sold out across Australia and took her to her first ever runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and West End's Boulevard Theatre, also selling out both. Off the back of her stand up success, Jenny has secured spots on the lineup for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Galas and as a cast member in season 2 of Taskmaster AU, the latter earning her a Logie nomination for Best New Talent.

After a stint in London, Jenny is now living in New York and just completed her first US tour of her most recent hour, the aptly titled Jenny’s Travels, and has been named by Deadline as a stand-up to keep an eye on in 2026. Recently announced as a recipient of Screen Aus and YouTube’s funding initiative, Skip Ahead, Jenny is in post-production on Dupermarket, a web series that she's starring in and co-writing with Patrick Golamco. Her third special, Supreme Mother, launched on Veeps in May 2026.

How-dyyyyyyy!

This November marks the return of Vancouver's favourite annual events - The legendary East Van Opry! 2026 will mark the 13th anniversary of this unstoppable live music event that celebrates "country" music - with a decidedly East Van twist, featuring performances from a host of your favourite local artists and special guests. Full Lineup Coming Soon!

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EAST VAN OPRY WEEKEND PASS
Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22

All three shows at all three different venues.

Save $10 with EARLY BIRD tickets. Limited availability.

Early Bird, General Admission - $90 + s/c
General Admission - $100 + s/c
Tickets here: https://riotheatretickets.ca/

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East Van Opry presents Stringband Sundae
Sunday, November 22 @ ANZA CLUB
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Vancouver's finest bluegrass and old time pickers band together for a superstar lineup of Stringband Sundae, and present to you their favourite singers in the west. Come feast your ears on this special presentation of Stringband Sundae with all the extra toppings!

Save $3 with EARLY BIRD tickets available till October 1!

Early Bird, General Admission - $37 + s/c
General Admission - $40 + s/c

Presented and Produced by St. Mary’s Parish Vancouver

LET IT BE DONE: The Fiat Echoes Still is an original musical that connects Mary’s courageous “Yes” to God with the struggles of today’s generation.

Set between biblical Nazareth and the modern world, the story follows Mary as she embraces God’s calling, while Anna faces her own struggles with doubt, identity, expectations, and finding her place in the world—mirroring the challenges many young people experience today.

Through all-original songs, drama, and powerful transitions between past and present, the musical reminds us that questions of faith, purpose, belonging, and hope transcend time.

At its heart, Let It Be Done is a story of courage, faith, and the power of saying “Yes” even when the path ahead is uncertain.

Saturday, December 5
Matinee
Doors 12:00 pm | Event 1:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

General Admission - $39 + fees

About:
Written and Directed by Jose Rafael Bernardo - Featuring All Original Songs
Starring: Farah Alvarina as 'Mary' | Marah Alvarina as 'Anna'

LET IT BE DONE: The Fiat Echoes Still is St Mary's Parish's first original musical feature.

Presented and Produced by St. Mary’s Parish Vancouver

LET IT BE DONE: The Fiat Echoes Still is an original musical that connects Mary’s courageous “Yes” to God with the struggles of today’s generation.

Set between biblical Nazareth and the modern world, the story follows Mary as she embraces God’s calling, while Anna faces her own struggles with doubt, identity, expectations, and finding her place in the world—mirroring the challenges many young people experience today.

Through all-original songs, drama, and powerful transitions between past and present, the musical reminds us that questions of faith, purpose, belonging, and hope transcend time.

At its heart, Let It Be Done is a story of courage, faith, and the power of saying “Yes” even when the path ahead is uncertain.

Saturday, December 5
Evening
Doors 5:00 pm | Event 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

General Admission - $39 + fees

About:
Written and Directed by Jose Rafael Bernardo - Featuring All Original Songs
Starring: Farah Alvarina as 'Mary' | Marah Alvarina as 'Anna'

LET IT BE DONE: The Fiat Echoes Still is St Mary's Parish's first original musical feature.

CHRISTOPHER TITUS is a prolific stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and producer. As a creator, he has sold shows to NBC, ABC, FOX and Comedy Central. His wildly innovative multi-cam half hour Titus premiered to critical and audience acclaim on Fox, earning the show an Emmy nomination, while Titus himself received a WGA Award nomination for his writing. Following Titus, Christopher starred in ABC’s Big Shots, acting opposite Dylan McDermott, Michael Vartan and Josh Malina.

He also starred in the NBC one-hour pilot, Future Tense and created and starred in the Bryan Cranston-directed pilot, Special Unit for Comedy Central. And he recently wrote, directed, and starred in a feature version of Special Unit
which won the L.A. Film Award for Best Comedy Feature and the Hope Film Awards jury prize for Best Director.

Christopher has written and starred in ten 90-minute comedy specials, with several spending months on the Billboard Top 10 comedy chart. He recently released his tenth special, Carrying Monsters, a bookend companion piece to
Norman Rockwell is Bleeding (his very first show and the source material for the Fox series). His podcast, The Armageddon Update/Titus Podcast has over 10 million downloads. During the worst days of the pandemic, he used his self-owned studio as a safe space to exec produce and direct specials for Ron Funches, Fortune Feimster and Everlast.

Christopher is currently touring his new show, DOOMED TO REPEAT to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country. With a take-no-prisoners wit and years of experience writing hilariously edgy and poignant comedy, Christopher Titus is a voice unlike any other.

Friday, December 11
Doors: 7:00 pm | Event 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Artist's Circle (Rows 1-4 Centre section) - $70 + s/c
Main Floor (Assigned Seating) - $55 + s/c
Balcony (GA Seating) - $55 + s/c

This Rio Theatre gift certificate is good for entry to any single regular screening and includes two medium drinks, and one large popcorn. If you prefer a physical card, this gift certificate is also available for purchase from our conession stand during open business hours.

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. If you prefer a physical card, this gift certificate is also available for purchase from our conession stand during open business hours.

Travis Holp Live is an unforgettable evening of connection, healing, and hope.

Join internationally known medium and author Travis Holp as he delivers powerful, evidential messages from loved ones in spirit to members of the audience. Blending heart and insight, Travis reminds audiences that love never dies, and that our connections to those who’ve passed are closer than we think.

Each show is a one-of-a-kind experience filled with evidential messages, heart-opening moments, and laughter that lifts the whole room. While not everyone will receive a reading, every person leaves feeling renewed, connected, and reminded that love doesn’t end — it only transforms.

Saturday, January 9
Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Tickets on sale May 8

Artists Circle VIP (Rows A-E) $47.25+ s/c
Tickets $36.75 + s/c
After Show Meet 'n Greet Add-on (Limited Quantity Available -) $45

The Rio Theatre is pleased to welcome Canadian comedy legend Shaun Majumder to the stage with his new show, "Born Again New Canadian," on Wednesday, January 20. An award-winning actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director, Shaun's prolific career has spanned more than two decades across television, film, and live performance.

Wednesday, January 20
Doors 6:30 pm | Show  7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Tickets $50+ fees

Shaun Majumder is a beloved Canadian comedian who has been active on the scene for more than two decades. He currently stars as “Father Khatri” in MGM+‘s acclaimed series FROM and recently appeared as “Gary” in Peacock’s THE MINIATURE WIFE, opposite Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen. His recent work also includes portraying “Dr. Voor” in STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS. Equally adept in comedy and drama, Shaun’s screen credits include 24, THE FIRM, DETROIT 1-8-7, UNHITCHED, and CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER PRESENTS.

Shaun first became a household name through his legendary seventeen-season run on CBC’s "This Hour Has 22 Minutes", where his singular voice as a performer and writer earned multiple Gemini and Canadian Screen Awards, establishing him as one of Canada’s most distinctive comedic talents.

Today, Shaun’s creative focus is increasingly centered on authorship and original storytelling through his production company, LAFBOY. Conceived as a home for bold, emotionally resonant stories, LAFBOY is dedicated to creating work that moves people. Projects that balance humour and heart while exploring identity, family, belonging, and the complexities of human connection.

As a writer, producer, and director, Shaun is developing a slate of premium film and television projects that reflect his unique perspective and genre-fluid sensibility, ranging from elevated comedy and prestige drama to socially conscious storytelling rooted in character and place.

With a career that continues to evolve beyond performance alone, Shaun Majumder is emerging as a singular creative voice, committed to building meaningful, globally relevant stories that entertain, challenge, and endure.

The Rio Theatre is excited to welcome Canadian comic, writer, and former All-Canadian basketball player Henry Sir to the venue on Friday, March 12.

Friday, March 12
Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Main Floor $30+ fees
Balcony $25+ fees

Announce: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 10:00 AM Local
ARTIST Pre-sale: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Public On-sale: Friday, September 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM Local

Known for his dry wit, sharp social commentary, and "punching up" takes on the state of the world, Henry Sir is a Canadian comedian and writer based between Canada and New York, where he performs at the top clubs like The Comedy Cellar and Gotham Comedy Club while touring North America. Henry has been featured on Comedy Central, Just For Laughs New  Faces, Don't Tell Comedy, and CBC New Wave of Stand Up, and is the host of the
satirical political podcast, "The Freedom Hour," and the popular social media series, "Current Events Chirped By A Canadian."

Connect on Instagram @henrysircomedy

The award winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves, and even quicker wits.
A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… 19+ ONLY WARNING!

No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity.

A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. They try to be sexy… it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their hilarious twist on improv sketches. They sing, they “dance”, and they are ready to make you laugh. Semi undressed and completely unscripted, The Comic Strippers take off their shirts and take on your suggestions to create a whole new genre of comedy.

Friday, March 19
Doors 7:30 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird Tickets $39+ fees On Sale Now For a Limited Time!
Regular Tickets  $49+ fees
Squad Pass For Groups of Six or More $44/ea+ fees

'BEST LIVE PRODUCTION' Canadian Comedy Award Winner

★★★★★ “Extremely Funny!”UK Fringe Review

“The show is suitable for both men and women. An entertaining ride where anything goes.” Rip It Up Magazine

"One of the most hilarious shows I've ever seen." Vancouver Sun

www.thecomicstrippers.com

The Rio Theatre is pleased to welcome actress, comedian, and activist Janeane Garofalo to our stage for an exclusive engagement on Thursday, May 6.

Thursday, May 6
Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Artists Circle VIP (First four rows, centre section) $60+ s/c
Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $55+ s/c
Balcony (GA) $49+ s/c

Actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo has been an American institution since she burst on the scene in 1992.

Janeane has had many memorable and critically acclaimed roles in films such as "The Truth About Cats and Dogs," “Wet Hot American Summer,” “Ratatouille,” "Steal This Movie," "Reality Bites," "Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion," "Mystery Men," “The Ten” and "The Cable Guy". Janeane also co-authored the best seller "Feel This Book," with Ben Stiller. Janeane was a cast member of the Emmy Award-winning Ben Stiller Show and played the role of Paula, the acerbic talent booker, on "The Larry Sanders Show," for which she received an Emmy nomination. During the fall of '94 she joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live."

Some of Janeane's other television work includes two specials for HBO, FOX’s “24,” “Mad About You," and the final season of NBC's "The West Wing," where she played Democratic campaign strategist Louise Thornton. In addition to acting in film and television, Janeane is an outspoken activist, spoken word performer and stand-up comedy entertainer known and respected around the world. She was instrumental in the successful launching of the first
liberal radio network, Air America Radio, where she hosted her own talk show, "The Majority Report." A lightning rod for controversy, Janeane's well informed opinions and unflinching honesty have inspired laughs, as well as striking a chord with the left, right and everyone in between.