From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos (THE LOBSTER, THE FAVOURITE) and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone - who won her second Best Actress Oscar with thanks to her bravura performance), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn, a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation. Featuring Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott. "Bella’s appetite for novelty is reflected in film-making that evokes a similar sense of wonder and discovery in the audience." (Observer UK) "A film that finds itself stupendously filmed, and that, in any way, unspools in a sort of parallel universe, despite supposedly taking place in 19th-century Europe." (Los Angeles Times) "A delicious, unpredictable mix of horror, science-fiction, romance, comedy and sex that is set in a world of exhilarating, Wes Anderson-style visual delights." (Houston Chronicle) Saturday, April 27 Doors 2:00 pm | Film 2:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. POOR THINGS (Yorgos Lanthimos, 2023 / 121 mins / 18A) Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation. [more]

A TRIBUTE TO ENTERTAINMENT'S GREATEST FOUR-LETTER WORD—CHER! This tribute show is in honour of that most iconic of celebrity divas—Cher herself. Bonnie Kilroe takes you through more than four decades of Cher songs, looks, and costume changes, from the "peace-and-love" sixties, through the psychedelic 1970s, stopping by the "big-haired" 1980s era, to the present-day with songs from the hit movies, Burlesque and Mamma Mia! You'll hear, and probably singalong to, all of your favourite songs!! 'I've Got You, Babe', 'Believe', 'Turn Back Time', and many others! The Diva of divas, you've never seen Cher quite like this. From the hair to the "not-quite-there" bodysuit, to the rhinestone-covered boots, this is the Cher impersonator you've been waiting for! Saturday, April 27 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance VIP (first 5 rows) $50 + s/c | Door $55 +s/c Advance Main Floor Assigned $40 + s/c | Door $45 + s/c Advance Balcony General Admission $40 + s/c | Door $45 + s/c [more]

The main character of the film, Serbian psychiatrist Ilija Jugović, after the death of his patient in Belgrade, goes to Prizren, Kosovo, under the punishment of the Party, where he gets a job as a general practitioner in a local hospital. There he meets history professor Ljubo Božović, the self-proclaimed “Russian Consul“, an apparently psychiatric patient who claims that soon “Russia will become Russia again, and Kosovo will be Serbian again“. Local Albanian powerful, hidden separatists, also members of the Communist Party and cadres in positions are turning against him. The most powerful of them, Halit Berisha, evicts Serbs from Kosovo with various cruel pressures: he carries out violence against Serbian children in schools, intimidates the local population, prevents them from receiving health care, harasses families, instills insecurity and anxiety in them. So it was the turn of Ljubo Bozović, whom Berisha is trying to evict from the house and drive him away from Kosovo. The “Russian Consul“ refuses to sell his house and clashes with Berisha. Doctor Ilija Jugović stands under his protection. With Žarko Laušević, Nebojša Dugalić, Paulina Manov, Svetozar Cvetković, Visar Vishka, Danica Radulović, Mensur Shafqiu, Konstantin Fidanov, Petar Zekavica, Meto Jovanovski, Nada Macanković, Slaviša Čurović, Enver Petrovci, Tamara Aleksić. Dešavanja koja su definisala budući suživot Srba i Albanaca na Kosovu. Naslovnu ulogu tumači nedavno preminuli glumac Žarko Laušević, što je ujedno bio i njegov poslednji film koji je u bogatoj karijeri snimio. Glavni junak filma, srpski doktor Ilija Jugović po kazni dobija premeštaj bolnicu u Prizrenu. Tu upoznaje profesora istorije Ljuba Božovića - RUSKOG KONZULA, naizgled psihijatrijskog pacijenta koji tvrdi da će uskoro “ Rusija opet postati Rusija, a Kosovo će opet biti srpsko”. Protiv Božovića se okreću lokalni albanski moćnici, separatisti. Oni pokušavaju da isele Božovića ali u njegovu zaštitu staje doktor Jugović. Sunday, April 28 Doors 12:15 pm | Movie 12:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. General Admission Tickets $27 RUSSIAN CONSUL "Ruski Konzul" (Vuk Drašković, 2024 / 147 mins / PG / Serbian w/ EST) [more]

Acclaimed writer director Wim Wenders' and co-writer Takuma Takasaki teamed up for PERFECT DAYS, a thoughtful and meditative ilm depicting one man's attempt to control his life. Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world. Adored by audiences and critics at festivals around the world, the film has won numerous accolades, most notably a Best Actor award for star Koji Yakusho at the Cannes Film Festival, and a Best International Feature Film Oscar nomination. "An absorbing slice-of-life drama led by a remarkable Kôji Yakusho performance, Perfect Days adds a quietly soaring gem to director/co-writer Wim Wenders' estimable filmography." (Rotten Tomatoes) "Perhaps, in its polite and unassuming way, the film advocates not just a new way of looking, but also a new way of living." (Observer UK) "Zen and the art of toilet cleaning? You'd better believe it. This is as gentle as it gets — a humble little film, maybe, but an enriching one. It's a soul-cleanse." (Empire Magazine) "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this film shows us that we could all use a look through the lens that both Hirayama and Wim Wenders use to appreciate the overlooked jewels in this life better." (Film Threat) PERFECT DAYS (Wim Wenders, 2023 / 125 mins / PG / Japanese w/ EST) Hirayama is a jamitor cleans public toilets in Tokyo, lives his life in simplicity and daily tranquility. Some encounters also lead him to reflect on himself. Sunday, April 28 Doors 3:30 pm | 4:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. [more]

With her debut feature film HUMANE, acclaimed photographer Caitlin Cronenberg transitioned into the role of filmmaker, and joins the ranks of one of the most prolific Canadian "family businesses" alongside her iconic father David, and brother Brandon (POSSESSOR, INFINITY POOL). HUMANE takes place over a single day, mere months after a global ecological collapse has forced world leaders to take extreme measures to reduce the earth’s population. In a wealthy enclave, a recently retired newsman has invited his four grown children to dinner to announce his intentions to enlist in the nation’s new euthanasia program. But when the father’s plan goes horribly awry, tensions flare and chaos erupt among his children. With Jay Baruchel, Emily Hampshire, Peter Gallagher, Enrico Colantoni, Sebastian Chacon. Sunday, April 28 Doors 6:15 pm | Movie 6:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. HUMANE (Caitlin Cronenberg, 2024 / 93 mins / 14A) A global environmental collapse forces world leaders to take extreme measures to reduce Earth's population. [more]

From British director Rose Glass (whose 2019 feature film debut, the psychological horror thriller SAINT MAUD, was criminally underseen) comes an electric new love story, LOVE LIES BLEEDING. The film follows reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou's criminal family. With Kristen Stewart, Ed Harris, Katy O'Brien. "The point really isn’t the crime. Or the bleeding, Or even, despite the palpable chemistry between Stewart and O’Brian, the love. It’s the intimate, passionately intense feel of the thing: the urgent need to escape where you are, and find someplace new." (Time Out) "Visceral and heady, this is a blood-soaked, all-American fable that’s as if Thelma And Louise literally went on steroids. Rose Glass is a force to be reckoned with." (Empire Magazine) "Lust and violence collide to powerfully pulpy effect in Love Lies Bleeding, a well-acted addition to writer-director Rose Glass' growing body of exceptional work." (Rotten Tomatoes) "... Puts a sapphic spin on neo-noir, flirting with clichés only to dodge away towards something more outrageous." (Gay City News) Sunday, April 28 Doors 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. [more]

Acclaimed writer director Wim Wenders' and co-writer Takuma Takasaki teamed up for PERFECT DAYS, a thoughtful and meditative ilm depicting one man's attempt to control his life. Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world. Adored by audiences and critics at festivals around the world, the film has won numerous accolades, most notably a Best Actor award for star Koji Yakusho at the Cannes Film Festival, and a Best International Feature Film Oscar nomination. "An absorbing slice-of-life drama led by a remarkable Kôji Yakusho performance, Perfect Days adds a quietly soaring gem to director/co-writer Wim Wenders' estimable filmography." (Rotten Tomatoes) "Perhaps, in its polite and unassuming way, the film advocates not just a new way of looking, but also a new way of living." (Observer UK) "Zen and the art of toilet cleaning? You'd better believe it. This is as gentle as it gets — a humble little film, maybe, but an enriching one. It's a soul-cleanse." (Empire Magazine) "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this film shows us that we could all use a look through the lens that both Hirayama and Wim Wenders use to appreciate the overlooked jewels in this life better." (Film Threat) PERFECT DAYS (Wim Wenders, 2023 / 125 mins / PG / Japanese w/ EST) Hirayama is a jamitor cleans public toilets in Tokyo, lives his life in simplicity and daily tranquility. Some encounters also lead him to reflect on himself. Monday, April 29 Doors 5:50 pm | 6:20 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. [more]

From British director Rose Glass (whose 2019 feature film debut, the psychological horror thriller SAINT MAUD, was criminally underseen) comes an electric new love story, LOVE LIES BLEEDING. The film follows reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou's criminal family. With Kristen Stewart, Ed Harris, Katy O'Brien, Dave Franco, Jena Malone. "Visceral and heady, this is a blood-soaked, all-American fable that’s as if Thelma And Louise literally went on steroids. Rose Glass is a force to be reckoned with." (Empire Magazine) "Lust and violence collide to powerfully pulpy effect in Love Lies Bleeding, a well-acted addition to writer-director Rose Glass' growing body of exceptional work." (Rotten Tomatoes) "... Puts a sapphic spin on neo-noir, flirting with clichés only to dodge away towards something more outrageous." (Gay City News) Monday, April 29 Doors: 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. [more]

Mountains on Stage is back at the Rio Theatre for its Summer 2024 edition on Tuesday, April 30. 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. Tuesday, April 30 Doors 6:00 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance tickets $25 | $25 at the door Film Lineup coming soon! *Minors welcome! Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Sorry, no Rio Theatre Groupons or passes accepted for this show. *All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. *Online sales end an hour before showtime. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are also available for purchase at the box office on the day of the show. [more]

From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos (THE LOBSTER, THE FAVOURITE) and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone - who won her second Best Actress Oscar with thanks to her bravura performance), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn, a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation. Featuring Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott. "Bella’s appetite for novelty is reflected in film-making that evokes a similar sense of wonder and discovery in the audience." (Observer UK) "A film that finds itself stupendously filmed, and that, in any way, unspools in a sort of parallel universe, despite supposedly taking place in 19th-century Europe." (Los Angeles Times) "A delicious, unpredictable mix of horror, science-fiction, romance, comedy and sex that is set in a world of exhilarating, Wes Anderson-style visual delights." (Houston Chronicle) Wednesday, May 1 Doors 5:50 pm | Film 6:20 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. POOR THINGS (Yorgos Lanthimos, 2023 / 121 mins / 18A) Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation. [more]

From British director Rose Glass (whose 2019 feature film debut, the psychological horror thriller SAINT MAUD, was criminally underseen) comes an electric new love story, LOVE LIES BLEEDING. The film follows reclusive gym manager Lou, who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou's criminal family. With Kristen Stewart, Ed Harris, Katy O'Brien. "The point really isn’t the crime. Or the bleeding, Or even, despite the palpable chemistry between Stewart and O’Brian, the love. It’s the intimate, passionately intense feel of the thing: the urgent need to escape where you are, and find someplace new." (Time Out) "Visceral and heady, this is a blood-soaked, all-American fable that’s as if Thelma And Louise literally went on steroids. Rose Glass is a force to be reckoned with." (Empire Magazine) "Lust and violence collide to powerfully pulpy effect in Love Lies Bleeding, a well-acted addition to writer-director Rose Glass' growing body of exceptional work." (Rotten Tomatoes) "... Puts a sapphic spin on neo-noir, flirting with clichés only to dodge away towards something more outrageous." (Gay City News) Wednesday, May 1 Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. [more]

“That's no moon. It's a space station.” The Rio Theatre's Friday Late Night Movie series continues on May 3 with a viewing of George Lucas' iconic 1977 film, STAR WARS. Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy in Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope. Nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, Luke is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begin Luke’s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of Darth Vader and the evil Empire. Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, Yoda, C-3P0, Chewbacca, R2-D2, and Darth Vader. Friday, May 3 Doors 10:30 pm | Movie 11:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Late Night Date Night! Bring a friend, date, or your most trusted Wookie and get two-for-one entry. STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE (George Lucas, 1977 / 124 mins / PG / 1997 Re-Release) Young farm boy Luke Skywalker is thrust into a galaxy of adventure when he intercepts adistress call from the captive Princess Leia. The event launches him on a daring mission to rescue her from the clutches of Darth Vader and the evil Empire. [more]

Acclaimed writer director Wim Wenders' and co-writer Takuma Takasaki teamed up for PERFECT DAYS, a thoughtful and meditative ilm depicting one man's attempt to control his life. Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world. Adored by audiences and critics at festivals around the world, the film has won numerous accolades, most notably a Best Actor award for star Koji Yakusho at the Cannes Film Festival, and a Best International Feature Film Oscar nomination. "An absorbing slice-of-life drama led by a remarkable Kôji Yakusho performance, Perfect Days adds a quietly soaring gem to director/co-writer Wim Wenders' estimable filmography." (Rotten Tomatoes) "Perhaps, in its polite and unassuming way, the film advocates not just a new way of looking, but also a new way of living." (Observer UK) "Zen and the art of toilet cleaning? You'd better believe it. This is as gentle as it gets — a humble little film, maybe, but an enriching one. It's a soul-cleanse." (Empire Magazine) "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this film shows us that we could all use a look through the lens that both Hirayama and Wim Wenders use to appreciate the overlooked jewels in this life better." (Film Threat) PERFECT DAYS (Wim Wenders, 2023 / 125 mins / PG / Japanese w/ EST) Hirayama is a jamitor cleans public toilets in Tokyo, lives his life in simplicity and daily tranquility. Some encounters also lead him to reflect on himself. Saturday, May 4 Final Screening Doors 1:30 pm | 2:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. [more]

"She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid." Listen up, all you... Stuck up, half-witted, scruffy-looking Nerf-herders of East Vancouver! To mark one of cinema's most high holy of holidays - May (the) 4 - the Rio Theatre will be screening George Lucas' Original Trilogy STAR WARS films.... Back. To. Back. YES! A NEW HOPE, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, and RETURN OF THE JEDI are currently navigating their way through an asteroid field to land on our big n' beautiful screen and with our big n' beautiful sound - so buckle up. Saturday, May (the) Fourth The Original Star Wars Trilogy Marathon Tickets Early Bird Tickets $33+ s/c (Limited Quantity Available Until April 24) Regular Ticket $35+ s/c | $40 at the door Rogue Squadron Group Pass (Minimum of 4 tickets - online only) Rebel Alliance Mega Group Pass (Minimum of 6 tickets - online only) Individual film movie tickets are not available for purchase in advance. If tickets for any individual film are available on the day of the event, they can only be purchased at the box office (subject to availability). A NEW HOPE Doors 4:20 pm | Movie 5:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. (Break) THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Movie 7:45 pm *Apx. start time (Break) RETURN OF THE JEDI Movie 10:15 pm *Apx. start time STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE (George Lucas, 1977 / 124 mins / PG / 1997 Re-Release) Young farm boy Luke Skywalker is thrust into a galaxy of adventure when he intercepts adistress call from the captive Princess Leia. The event launches him on a daring mission to rescue her from the clutches of Darth Vader and the evil Empire. STAR WARS: EPISODE V: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (Irvin Kershner, 1980 / 124 mins / PG / 1997 Re-Release) The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair. STAR WARS: EPISODE VI: RETURN OF THE JEDI (Richard Marquand, 1983 / 131 mins /PG / 1997 Re-Release) When the Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion with more powerful Death Star, the Rebel fleet counters with a massive attack on the space station. In a final climatic duel, Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader. [more]

While awaiting the next fuel truck at a middle-of-nowhere Arizona rest stop, a traveling young knife salesman is thrust into a high-stakes hostage situation by the arrival of two similarly stranded bank robbers with no qualms about using cruelty—or cold, hard steel—to protect their bloodstained, ill-begotten fortune. With Jim Cummings, Jocelin Donahue, Richard Brake, Nicholas Logan, Faizon Love, Michael Abbott Jr., Gene Jones, Robin Bartlett, Sierra McCormick, Connor Paolo, and Barbra Crampton. "Director Francis Galluppi transcends expectations of the Western to create a sun-bleached crime thriller that’ll have you on the edge of your seat." (Dread Central) "'The Last Stop In Yuma County' tells a simple story but does so in an extraordinary way. It’s a film you won’t forget for a long, long time." (Eye For Film) Sunday, May 5 Doors 6:15 pm | Movie 6:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY (Francis Galluppi, 2024 / 90 mins / 18A) A stranded salesman is thrust into a hostage situation by two fleeing bank robbers willing to protect their bloodstained money by any means necessary. [more]

October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts a syndicated late night talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. A year after the tragic death of Jack’s wife, ratings have plummeted. Desperate to turn his fortunes around, Jack plans a Halloween special like no other, unaware that he is about to unleash evil into the living rooms of America. With David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss, Ingrid Torelli, Laura Gordon, Rhys Auteri, Steve Mouzakis. "It’s wonderfully creepy and unnervingly familiar, like Alan Partridge by way of The Exorcist. If that doesn’t automatically enter it into the pantheon of classic midnight movies, I don’t know what does." (Time Out) "A story in which there is no shortage of allusions to classics such as “The Exorcist” and “Carrie”, but which has its own identity, keeps us constantly in suspense and leads to an absolutely brilliant final scene." (Los Angeles Times) "A smart, original approach makes this much more than just another Exorcist wannabe. You’ll sense that there are horrors coming, but you still won’t quite feel ready." (Empire Magazine) "A nasty and delicious, unapologetic pastiche with a flair for menace. I had a blast." (New York Times) Sunday, May 5 Doors 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes, 2024 / 93 mins / 14A) A live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms. [more]

From the producer of "My Thoughts Are Silent," "Luxembourg, Luxembourg," "Wild Field," "Homeward," "Atlantis." ME AND FELIX ("Rock, Paper, Grenade") is a story about relationships between children and adults broken by shaky 1990s in Ukraine. The boy Tymophii befriends a weird man named Felix. He's the veteran of Afghan war, he has PTSD and he loves music. The director of the movie, Iryna Tsilyk, is a laureate of the Shevchenko National Prize and the Sundance Festival for Best Directing. The film is an adaptation of the bestselling novel "Who Are You?" by Artem Chekh. The leading role was performed by Yuriy Izdryk, a well-known poet and writer, for whom this became a debut in cinema. Presented by Ukraine Harmony Foundation Tuesday, May 7 Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance tickets $26.25+ s/c | $29 at the door ME AND FELIX (Iryna Tsilyk, 2022 / 92 mins / PG / Ukrainian w/EST)) A story about relationships between children and adults broken by shaky 1990s in Ukraine. The boy Tymophii befriends a weird man named Felix. He's the veteran of Afghan war, he has PTSD and he loves music. Я і Фелікс Від продюсера «Мої думки тихі», «Люксембург Люксембург», «Дике поле», «Додому», «Атлантида». Синопсис: Історія про відносини між дітьми та дорослими, які розірвані тривожними 1990-ми в Україні. Хлопчик Тимофій знайомиться з дивним чоловіком на ім'я Фелікс. Він — ветеран війни в Афганістані, у нього ПТСР, і він любить музику. Режисерка фільму - Ірина Цілик - лауреатка Шевченківської премії та фестивалю Санденс на найкращу режисерську роботу. Фільм став екранізацією романа-бестселера «Хто ти такий?» Артема Чеха. [more]

Experience Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (CANDYMAN) and George Mackay (1917) in the jaw-dropping queer revenge thriller from visionary directors Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping in FEMME. With his performances as Aphrodite Banks, Jules has a place among London's celebrated drag artists. One night after a show, he steps out to get some cigarettes and is brutally attacked by a man , out with a gang of his friends. Although Jules is able to recover physically, he withdraws from the outside world, traumatized. Months later, he recognizes his attacker by chance in a gay sauna. Without make-up and wrapped only in a towel, Jules is able to approach the other man incognito and find out who he is. He begins an affair with the closeted Preston, with a plan to take his revenge. "A thrilling, transgressive, erotic thriller." (Screen Daily) "An uncompromising fusion of genre fireworks and measured, thoughtful character study." (Variety) "As a thriller it absolutely works, but as a film that speaks to a very real thing, it's even better." (FilmWeek) "The film avoids a cut-and-dried triumphalism for something more slippery and, perhaps, more meaningful, too..." (New York Times) "Sexually charged and riddled with tension, 'Femme' redresses the noir genre and may leave audiences biting their nails to the nub." (Rotten Tomatoes) Tuesday, May 7 Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. FEMME (Sam H. Freeman, Ng Choon Ping, 2023 / 100 mins / 18A) Follows Jules, who is targeted in a horrific homophobic attack, destroying his life and career. Some time after that event he encounters Preston, one of his attackers, in a gay sauna. He wants revenge. [more]

While awaiting the next fuel truck at a middle-of-nowhere Arizona rest stop, a traveling young knife salesman is thrust into a high-stakes hostage situation by the arrival of two similarly stranded bank robbers with no qualms about using cruelty—or cold, hard steel—to protect their bloodstained, ill-begotten fortune. With Jim Cummings, Jocelin Donahue, Richard Brake, Nicholas Logan, Faizon Love, Michael Abbott Jr., Gene Jones, Robin Bartlett, Sierra McCormick, Connor Paolo, and Barbra Crampton. "Director Francis Galluppi transcends expectations of the Western to create a sun-bleached crime thriller that’ll have you on the edge of your seat." (Dread Central) "'The Last Stop In Yuma County' tells a simple story but does so in an extraordinary way. It’s a film you won’t forget for a long, long time." (Eye For Film) Wednesday, May 8 Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY (Francis Galluppi, 2024 / 90 mins / 18A) A stranded salesman is thrust into a hostage situation by two fleeing bank robbers willing to protect their bloodstained money by any means necessary. [more]

Can you believe it's been 15 years...? Neither can we! To celebrate our incredible run of being Vancouver's favourite independently owned and operated cinema and live event space, we're throwing a big ol' party.... And you're invited! Come join us and reminisce about some of the many crazy adventures over the past 15 years - from going head-to-head (and winning!) against former Premiere Christy Clark over BC's ridiculously antiquated liquor laws, our awe-inspiring community-supported crowd-finding campaigns to #LightUptheRio and even #SavetheRio, to the fun times we had LARP-ing as the Andy Kaufman-esque #RioSportsBar - and everything in between! We've assembled a who's-who of some of our favourite local performers to make the night special, and are keeping the doors open late for a killer dance party featuring DJ Mark Woodyard! Friday, May 10 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm | Dance Party 10:30 pm Advance GA tickets $25+ s/c | $30 at the door VIP Tickets (Reserved Seating) $30+ s/c advance Dance Party (10:30 pm) $10 + s/c | $15 at the door With Your Host Dandy! Featuring Performances From: Charlie Demers Graham Clarke Paul Anthony Jamie DeWolf Duncan Shields April O' Peel Cherry On Top Clare Yoyeur Shirley Gnome East Van Opry's Kathleen Nisbet Jack Garton and Hank Pine With House Surf Band The ReVIBERATORS! [more]

Join us on Saturday, May 11 - Mother's Day Weekend! - and get ready to dance, jive, and have the time of your life with a very special Terminal City Roller Derby fundraiser screening of singalong favourite, MAMMA MIA! Terminal City Roller Derby was established in 2006, and was Vancouver's first flat track roller derby league! Now, Terminal City provides a space for women and gender expansive skaters to be athletic and strong, and hosts games throughout the year in Coquitlam and New Westminster. They are 100% member-owned and operated, and rely on fundraising activities so they can continue to train, play, and advocate for this exciting and empowering sport. Based on the 1999 smash-hit "jukebox musical" MAMMA MIA!, the film's A-list cast is practically second-fiddle to the film's real star: Abba's greatest hits. The story follows independent, single mother Donna (Meryl Streep), who owns a small hotel on a Greek island and is about to marry off the spirited young daughter, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), who she has raised alone. Unbeknownst to Donna, Sophie has secretly invited three of her mother's ex-lovers in the hopes of finding her biological father. Hilarity ensues! Songs featured in the film include ABBA hits like "Super Trouper", "Lay All Your Love on Me", "Dancing Queen", "Knowing Me, Knowing You", "Take a Chance on Me", "Thank You for the Music", "Money, Money, Money", "The Winner Takes It All", "Voulez-Vous", "SOS" and the film's title track. Also starring Stellan Skarsgård, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Julie Walters, Christine Baranski, Dominic Cooper. "It's impossible not to go along with the feeling when such a strangely life-affirming song as Dancing Queen is blasted in your ears." (Washington Times) "The movie's spirit is somewhere between High School Musical and Hedwig and the Angry Inch; it's at once dorkily wholesome and proudly slutty." (Slate) Saturday, May 11 Doors 2:30 pm | Movie 3:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Partial proceeds from this event will go towards Terminal City's tournament travel costs, so they can keep roller derby financially accessible for all! Credit: Terminal City Roller Derby logo design by Slam Drunk MAMMA MIA! (Phyllida Lloyd, 2008 / 108 mins / PG) The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA. [more]

A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret awaits at The Rio Theatre Burlesque and Variety Show on Saturday, May 11. 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! The evening's roster of talented performers will each be performing one act of their choosing. What act will they decide to bring to The Rio Theatre Burlesque and Variety Show!? Find out on Saturday, May 11, as these stars align for one night only! Saturday, May 11 Doors at 8:00 pm | Show at 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets $30+ s/c in advance | $35 at the door VIP (Priority seating Rows 1-3) $40 + s/c Featuring performances from: Champagne Sparkles Charlotte Strudel Jungle Kat Kitty Kin-Evil Lilac Lust Mae Flambe Maria Sample Sparkle Plenty Sugar L'Estrange Yuki Ueda April O'Peel Hosted by Crystal Precious [more]

Bangladeshi progressive metal legends Artcell are headed to the Rio Theatre on Sunday, May 12. Get ready to immerse yourself in the raw power and intense riffage when Artcell hit the stage for their first ever performance in Vancouver! Join us in celebrating Artcell's remarkable 25-year journey in the world of metal! Formed in October, 1999 Artcell promises an electrifying night and an unforgettable experience, filled with bone-crushing beats and face-melting guitar solos. Secure your spot now to witness the pure essence of metal! Don't miss the chance to be a part of history as Artcell takes Vancouver by storm. Early Bird and VIP ticket packages available. Presented by Dhaka Club Vancouver Sunday, May 12 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change Please arrive on time. Balcony Seating (General Admission) Early Bird Tickets $30 + s/c (Limited Number Available - Until February 25) Regular Tickets $40+ s/c | $45 at the door Main Floor Seating (Assigned) Early Bird Tickets $40+ s/c (Limited Number Available - Until February 25) Regular Tickets $50+ s/c | $55 at the door VIP (Platinum Seats Rows 1-2, Post-show Meet n' Greet & Photos with the band) $80+ s/c All tickets for this event will go on sale Friday, February 9 @ 10:00 am [more]

Bangladeshi progressive metal legends Artcell are headed to the Rio Theatre for a second night on Monday, May 13. Get ready to immerse yourself in the raw power and intense riffage when Artcell hit the stage for their first ever performance in Vancouver! Join us in celebrating Artcell's remarkable 25-year journey in the world of metal! Formed in October, 1999 Artcell promises an electrifying night and an unforgettable experience, filled with bone-crushing beats and face-melting guitar solos. Secure your spot now to witness the pure essence of metal! Don't miss the chance to be a part of history as Artcell takes Vancouver by storm. Early Bird and VIP ticket packages available. Presented by Dhaka Club Vancouver Monday, May 13 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change Please arrive on time. Balcony Seating (General Admission) Early Bird Tickets $30 + s/c (Limited Number Available) Regular Tickets $40+ s/c | $45 at the door Main Floor Seating (Assigned) Early Bird Tickets $40+ s/c (Limited Number Available) Regular Tickets $50+ s/c | $55 at the door VIP (Platinum Seats Rows 1-2, Post-show Meet n' Greet & Photos with the band) $80+ s/c All tickets for this event will go on sale Friday, March 1 @ 10:00 am [more]

Filmmaker Vera Drew's queer-focused, satirical Batman send-up THE PEOPLE'S JOKER gained itself notoriety right out of the gate, when, following its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in 2022, planned screenings of the film were unceremoniously "pulled" due to "rights issues." This dark, deeply funny coming of age satire also serves as an unofficial parody of the Batman universe, as it follows a law-breaking comedian who, while grappling with her gender identity, forms a new anti-comedy troupe with a friend before finding herself battling a fascistic caped crusader. In addition to writing the film alongside her partner Bri LeRose, Drew also directed and stars in the lead role. The film also features Scott Aukerman, Tim Heidecker, Maria Bamford, David Liebe Hart, Robert Wuhl, and Bob Odenkirk. "Not only is it damn funny, with each of the lines delivered by a dynamic [Vera] Drew landing perfectly, but it’s a genuinely incisive work of cinematic reflection that's the exact type of kick in the pants the often empty genre could use." (The Stranger) "'The People’s Joker' is a fearless, gloriously funny, and moving act of cinematic anarchy." (Austin Chronicle) "An uproarious, truly transgressive piece of queer outsider comedy and art. And amid all the cancel culture nonsense, here's a film in which forces are actually trying to suppress it." (Tilt Magazine) "Unlike many comedies -- alternative and mainstream -- 'The People’s Joker is not so in love with its own satire to rob it of any emotional truth. Underneath the satirical madness lies a genuinely moving story of self-acceptance." (indieWire) Tuesday, May 14 Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. THE PEOPLE'S JOKER (Vera Drew, 92 mins / 18A) An aspiring clown grappling with her gender identity combats a fascistic caped crusader. [more]

"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings." Join us at the Rio Theatre in May as we pay tribute to 40 amazing years of one of the most endearing aspects of any 80's kids' childhood... The Transformers! Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate 40 years of Transformers action, humour and legacy with fans of all ages at an anniversary event that is truly... More Than Meets the Eye! TIL ALL ARE ONE: TRANSFORMERS 40th ANNIVERSARY EVENT celebrates a legacy that began in 1984 and hasn’t stopped exciting fans for 40 years. This special cinema experience will take you back to the very beginning as the original voice actors team up for the first time in decades to revisit their characters and recreate the enduring magic of The Transformers. An exclusive behind-the-scenes table read appears on a split screen with the pilot episode, More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1, followed by the next three episodes in the first series. Experience the original Saturday morning cartoon for the first time on the big screen (with our bigger sound!) and relive its evolution over the years with a sneak peek of the new season of Transformers EarthSpark (releasing later this year) plus a never-before-screened Transformers PSA (Public Service Announcement) from the 1980s. Episode 1: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1 Episode 2: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 2 Episode 3: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3 Episode 4: Transport to Oblivion Wednesday, May 15 Doors 6:00 pm | Screening 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. [more]

In the misty forests of North America, a family of Sasquatches—possibly the last of their enigmatic kind— embark on an absurdist, epic, hilarious, and ultimately poignant journey over the course of one year. These shaggy and noble giants fight for survival as they find themselves on a collision course with the ever-changing world around them. Starring Riley Keough and Jesse Eisenberg, acclaimed directors David and Nathan Zellner (KUMIKO, THE TREASURE HUNTER) bring you the greatest Bigfoot story ever told. "[The Zellners have] previously bent reality to fit their fantasies; now, in trimming fantasy to resemble reality, they display a deepened artistic purpose." (New Yorker) "A little bit of Bigfoot lore goes a long way (it really does get gross), but the beauty of 'Sasquatch Sunset' is how it depicts humans as mysterious intruders in their world, not the other way around." (Toronto Star) "Silly, surreal, and sometimes insightful, Sasquatch Sunset has a lot to say about life, nature, and what it means to simply exist." (Screen Rant) "Are we looking for the human in the Sasquatch? Or for the Sasquatch in us? The movie works either way, but in its refusal to hew to a familiar plot trajectory, it holds up a mirror to our own narcissism." (Los Angeles Times) Wednesday, May 15 Doors 8:15 pm | Movie 8:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. SASQUATCH SUNSET (David Zellner, Nathan Zellner 2024 / 89 mins / 18A) A year in the life of a unique family. It captures the daily life of the Sasquatch with a level of detail and rigor that is simply unforgettable. [more]

In this sensual experimental elegy by visionary filmmaker Harmony Korine, spellbinding infrared photography evokes a dreamlike portrait of a tormented assassin. In the seedy domain of Miami’s criminal underbelly, a seasoned hitman embarks on the relentless pursuit of his next target. The movie is shot entirely through thermal lens as he navigates a twisted world where violence and madness reign supreme. Tensions unravel, leading to a psychedelic journey that blurs the lines between predator and prey. With Jordi Mollà and Travis Scott. "... crafted an experience that’s worth tripping out to, cotton mouth be damned." (Slant Magazine) Thursday, May 16 Doors 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. AGGRO DR1FT (Harmony Korine, 2024 / 80 mins / 18A) An assassin is on a mission to kill a demonic crime lord. [more]

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Friday, May 17 for a screening of the new documentary JAMES 'SUPER CHIKAN' JOHNSON: A LIFE IN BLUES followed by a live performance featuring the man himself, and The Mojo Stars. Friday, May 17 Doors 6:30 pm | Film 7:15 pm | Concert 9:00 pm Regular Tickets $35 + s/c advance | $40 at the door Main Floor Assigned / Balcony GA VIP (Rows 1-4 centre section, Pre-show meet and greet, photo and autograph) $50 + s/c | $55 at the door The meet and greet will begin at 5:45 pm for VIP guests Students (with valid ID) $25+ s/c Group Ticket Bundle (Minimum 4) $30 + s/c [more]

As we all gear up for legendary filmmaker George Miller's hotly anticipated FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SGA to drop, we thought the time was right to revisit the very first entry in his storied franchise, the original MAD MAX. Set in a not-too-distant dystopian future, when man's most precious resource -- oil -- has been depleted and the world plunged into war, famine and financial chaos, the last vestiges of the law in Australia attempt to restrain a vicious biker gang. Max (Mel Gibson, in the role that launched his career), an officer with the Main Force Patrol, launches a personal vendetta against the gang when his wife (Joanne Samuel) and son are hunted down and murdered, leaving him with nothing but the instincts for survival and retribution. "Staging the improbable car stunts and crashes to perfection, director George Miller succeeds completely in bringing the violent, post-apocalyptic world of Mad Max to visceral life." (Rotten Tomatoes) "If punk is a sensibility as well as an adjective, 'Mad Max' is a punk movie. Its Australian setting enhances it, authenticating its futuristic aura." (Boston Globe) "[The] film has been consigned to the grind houses, where audiences are responding as Miller wants them to. From there Mad Max will find its way to the film schools and revival houses, where its tough-gutted intelligence may be appreciated." (TIME Magazine) "If you haven't seen writer-director George Miller's 'Mad Max' in quite some time, then it's very likely you're not even remembering it right." (Film Frenzy) Friday, May 17 Doors 10:30 pm | Movie 11:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Late Night Date Night! Bring a friend, date, or an Australian and get two-for-one entry! MAD MAX (George Miller, 1979 / 93 mins / 14A) In a self-destructing world, a vengeful Australian policeman sets out to stop a violent motorcycle gang. [more]

With forty years of making music as the iconic folk-rock band Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have made their mark as musicians, songwriters, and dedicated activists. They have represented radical self-acceptance to many, leading multiple generations of fans to say, “the Indigo Girls saved my life.” Still, Amy and Emily battled misogyny, homophobia, and a harsh cultural climate chastising them for not fitting into a female pop star mold. With joy, humor, and heart-warming earnestness, Sundance award-winning director Alexandria Bombach brings us into a contemporary conversation with Amy and Emily—alongside decades of the band's home movies and intimate present-day verité. “The Indigo Girls make a far more intriguing subject for a music doc than most who’ve gotten the treatment in recent years.” (Variety) “An adoring opus... Brimming with previously unseen footage and refreshing frank interviews.” (IndieWire) “The rare confessional rockumentary that envelops you like a soft blanket.” (The Hollywood Reporter) Saturday, May 18 Doors 1:30 pm | Movie 2:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. IT'S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL (Alexandria Bombach, 2023 / 123 mins / PG) Known for stirring harmonies and socially conscious lyrics, iconic folk rock duo Indigo Girls are the subject of this intimate and insightful documentary, which tracks their decades-long career. [more]

The Bicycle Film Festival (BFF) been celebrating bicycles through art, film and music over the last 24 years. BFF spanned the world in over 100 cities worldwide to an audience of over one million people. BFF Vancouver presents two short film programs: Adventure shorts and Urban Bike shorts. These short films appeal to a wide audience from film connoisseurs to avid cyclists and everyone in between. Curated documentaries, narratives, animations, award-winning directors, and emerging talents – all sharing equal billing. Presented by HUB Cycling Saturday, May 18 Adventure Shorts Doors 5:00 pm | Event 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. General Admission Tickets $20 + s/c Optional donation to HUB Cycling when you buy your ticket! Adventure Shorts Programme *Kailey Kornhauser and fellow “fat cyclist” Marley Blonsky are on a mission to change the idea that people with larger bodies can't ride bikes *A young woman defies oppression in Iran through a daring escape in order to pedal freely on a bicycle *A dreamy glimpse into three professional female mountain bikers reflecting on their willingness to sustain broken bones, concussions, and organ damages *A family gives up everything to be together in their motorhome, traveling from bike park to bike park across Europe *The story of 17-year-old Nigel James, a Diné mountain biker who hosts the first ever Enduro race in the Navajo Nation, and honors their land, community, and culture through revitalizing trails And more… [more]

The Bicycle Film Festival (BFF) been celebrating bicycles through art, film and music over the last 24 years. BFF spanned the world in over 100 cities worldwide to an audience of over one million people. BFF Vancouver presents two short film programs: Adventure shorts and Urban Bike shorts. These short films appeal to a wide audience from film connoisseurs to avid cyclists and everyone in between. Curated documentaries, narratives, animations, award-winning directors, and emerging talents – all sharing equal billing. Presented by HUB Cycling Saturday, May 18 Adventure Shorts Doors 5:00 pm | Event 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Urban Bike Shorts Doors 8:15 pm | Event 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Full Evening Pass $38+ s/c Optional donation to HUB Cycling when you buy your ticket! [more]

The Bicycle Film Festival (BFF) been celebrating bicycles through art, film and music over the last 24 years. BFF spanned the world in over 100 cities worldwide to an audience of over one million people. BFF Vancouver presents two short film programs: Adventure shorts and Urban Bike shorts. These short films appeal to a wide audience from film connoisseurs to avid cyclists and everyone in between. Curated documentaries, narratives, animations, award-winning directors, and emerging talents – all sharing equal billing. Presented by HUB Cycling Saturday, May 18 Urban Bike Shorts Doors 8:15 pm | Event 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. General Admission Tickets $20 + s/c Optional donation to HUB Cycling when you buy your ticket! Urban Bike Shorts Programme * The first BMX crew in Nigeria * An homage to the track bike and the Vancouver community formed around it * A bicycle takeover and one of the United State's largest, most anticipated street riding events on the bikelife calendar attracting riders from the wheeling community worldwide * A charismatic Ghanaian immigrant in Amsterdam who teaches refugee adult women to ride bikes * The story of Leo Rogers * A love letter to the splendor of winter through the eyes of a female bicycle courier in the midst of a Canadian deep-freeze * The life of a New York City food delivery worker during the COVID-19 endemic phase * The story of Reza Alizadeh, a blind bicycle mechanic in Mashhad, Iran * A short animation about how there’s no stopping where a bike can take you And more… [more]

"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings." Join us at the Rio Theatre in May as we pay tribute to 40 amazing years of one of the most endearing aspects of any 80's kids' childhood... The Transformers! Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate 40 years of Transformers action, humour and legacy with fans of all ages at an anniversary event that is truly... More Than Meets the Eye! TIL ALL ARE ONE: TRANSFORMERS 40th ANNIVERSARY EVENT celebrates a legacy that began in 1984 and hasn’t stopped exciting fans for 40 years. This special cinema experience will take you back to the very beginning as the original voice actors team up for the first time in decades to revisit their characters and recreate the enduring magic of The Transformers. An exclusive behind-the-scenes table read appears on a split screen with the pilot episode, More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1, followed by the next three episodes in the first series. Experience the original Saturday morning cartoon for the first time on the big screen (with our bigger sound!) and relive its evolution over the years with a sneak peek of the new season of Transformers EarthSpark (releasing later this year) plus a never-before-screened Transformers PSA (Public Service Announcement) from the 1980s. Episode 1: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1 Episode 2: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 2 Episode 3: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3 Episode 4: Transport to Oblivion Sunday, May 19 Doors 3:50 pm | Screening 4:20 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. [more]

In this sensual experimental elegy by visionary filmmaker Harmony Korine, spellbinding infrared photography evokes a dreamlike portrait of a tormented assassin. In the seedy domain of Miami’s criminal underbelly, a seasoned hitman embarks on the relentless pursuit of his next target. The movie is shot entirely through thermal lens as he navigates a twisted world where violence and madness reign supreme. Tensions unravel, leading to a psychedelic journey that blurs the lines between predator and prey. With Jordi Mollà and Travis Scott. "... crafted an experience that’s worth tripping out to, cotton mouth be damned." (Slant Magazine) Sunday, May 19 Doors 7:20 pm | Movie 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. AGGRO DR1FT (Harmony Korine, 2024 / 80 mins / 18A) An assassin is on a mission to kill a demonic crime lord. [more]

Let’s do the Time Warp… Again! Making long weekend plans...? We've got you covered! Join us for one of the most notorious cult-movie experiences you can possibly have in a darkened theatre... THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW! For over four decades, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW has been giving absolute pleasure to adoring audiences spaced out on sensations like they’re under sedation. See it the way it was meant to be seen – on the big screen, in the dark, and with a raucous Rio audience who are just as into it as you are. Whether you’re a Virgin or a veteran, you’ll have a blast! With Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Tim Curry. As always, costumes and audience participation are highly encouraged! (In other words: Prizes! Here's your chance to go all out and let your freak flag fly, people.) The ticket price includes a fun prop bag, too. Your own props are also very welcome, but please – whatever you do – DO NOT BRING RICE!! Sunday, May 19 Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (Jim Sharman, 1975 / 100 mins / 14A) A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. [more]

Macbeth is coming. A couple corrupted by their relentless lust for power have blood on their hands. Witness the gripping tale of greed, murder, deception and superstition. Once you cross the line, you can never turn back. Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes (Antony & Cleopatra, Schindler's List, Coriolanus) and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma (Present Laughter, Game of Thrones, Luther) star in a brand-new ‘full-voltage visceral’ (★★★★ Daily Telegraph) production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Filmed live at Dock X, a custom-built theatre space in London, this critically acclaimed staging of Macbeth ‘that quickens the pulse, then goes for the jugular’ (★★★★ Financial Times) will be released in cinemas across the UK and selected international territories from 2 May. Directed by Simon Godwin (Antony & Cleopatra, Romeo and Juliet, Hansard) with set and costume design by Frankie Bradshaw (Jerusalem, Blues for an Alabama Sky), this is a cinematic and ‘beautifully staged’ (★★★★ WhatsOnStage) production that brings ‘Shakespeare’s tragedy pulsing into the present day’ (★★★★★ The I). Monday, May 20 Doors 2:30 pm | Event 3:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Please note: This screening includes a brief intermission. [more]

The Motorcycle Film Festival (TMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre on Friday, May 24 with a fresh lineup of throttle-twisting films. Remember last year’s blast? We’re gearing up to make this year even more unforgettable. Expect everything from the adrenaline rush of Flat Track racing to inspiring women who are not just in the scene but leading it. Presented by Trev Deeley Motorcycles Friday, May 24, 2024 Doors 6:30 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. This event will ends at approximately 10:00 pm, and will screen with a 15 minute intermission. Advance tickets $25+ s/c | $28 at the door FILMS The Rider Unpaved - TMFF Best Canadian Film winner featuring BC-based rider, Golnoosh Namazi Chasing Light Korta - TMFF Best Short Film winner We Ride Fast and Left - TMFF Best Short Film winner Women in the Front Seat - TMFF audience favourite TMFF Motorcycle Film Festival and TMFF are trademarks of Gearbox Experiential [more]

The Rio Theatre's Friday Late Night Movie series continues on May 24 with Stuart Gordon's 1985 sci-fi horror comedy, RE-ANIMATOR. H.P. Lovecraft and Lucio Fulci did not team up to make the most amazing gore-sex grotesquerie of 1985 -- but thanks to RE-ANIMATOR, they didn't have to. Director Gordon and producer Brian Yuzna’s joint debut feature, this epochal, awe-inspiring amalgam of FRANKENSTEIN, THE BEYOND, and REVENGE OF THE NERDS is where science meets chaos to produce an hyperactive overdose of gruesome insanity. Herbert West (Jeffrey Combs) is a new Miskatonic University student who also moonlights as a mad scientist, intent on perfecting a serum that “re-animates” corpses. Soon, everyone wants a piece of the action, including an evil professor and his army of slime-covered deadites. With berserker theatrics, career-defining roles from horror icons Combs and Barbara Crampton, and a scene of two adults chasing an undead cat in a basement, RE-ANIMATOR isn’t just a masterpiece of the horror genre -- it’s a masterpiece of life. “Calling RE-ANIMATOR a crucial gore movie is like saying that fire is hot.” (Zack Carlson, co-author of “Destroy All Movies”) "Perfectly mixing humor and horror, the only thing more effective than Re-Animator's gory scares are its dry, deadpan jokes." (Rotten Tomatoes) "Oh, those crazy doctors, when will they ever learn to stop messing around with the natural order of life and death?" (Gene Siskel) Friday, May 24 Doors 11:00 pm | Movie 11:30 pm *Start time subject to change. RE-ANIMATOR (Stuart Gordon, 1985 / 86 mins / 18A) Scientist Herbert West has discovered a fluid which brings living tissue back to life. After the death of his professor, West moves to a new university to continue his research. He involves a fellow student and the student's fiancée in his research by experimenting on their dead cat. Dan, fascinated by West's research, agrees to smuggle him into the hospital morgue... [more]

KALOKA-NADA Tour You will be entertained by the 4 Comedians: Coco Samson (Kalokalike of Coco Martin), Zaragine (Kalokalike of Regine Velasquez), Zack Padilla (Kalokalike of Daniel Padilla) and the multi-awarded Stand up comedian Amazing Peanut! This will be a 4 hour comedy show! This event will be presented in Tagalog.  Saturday, May 25 Doors 5:30 pm | Show 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance VIP Assigned tickets $90 + s/c Advance Main Floor Assigned tickets $70 + s/c For more information on this event or for questions about tickets NOT purchased through The Rio Theatre, please contact the event promoter directly. [more]

After a short-lived career as a Los Angeles film director, JD (Jerome Velinsky) returns to Vancouver only to find out that his cancer has returned and that his life now hangs in the balance. So in a final attempt to outrun fate, JD takes his 3 best friends, Hill (Khamisa Wilsher), Connie (Christopher Gerard) and Ray (Dayleigh Nelson), off-grid on a camping trip to Lost Lake for one last nostalgic hoorah before his time may run out. As lifelong friends the “4 Stooges” effortlessly fall back in stride, reliving their youth through drink, song and psychedelics. However, the friends quickly see through JD’s facade and get him to reveal his diagnosis, which in turn sets off a chain reaction of truth bombs throughout the group that will change their lives forever. It turns out that everyone is fighting a silent battle that they’ve been hiding from each other for years and now they each must face their own existential crisis, grappling with questions of mortality, life’s purpose and their place in the world. While the future remains uncertain, the group discovers that hope, love, laughter and friendship are the strongest forces in their lives and that none of them are ever truly lost. Sunday, May 26 Doors 5:15 pm | Movie 5:45 pm Advance tickets $15+ s/c | $18 at the door Filmmakers in attendance for Q&A following LOST LAKE CONFESSIONS. The short film KEEPER OF THE REEL will screen following LOST LAKE CONFESSIONS. [more]

Ian Bagg LIVE! The East Van Laugh Riot is pleased to present comedian Ian Bagg LIVE on our stage for a night of laughs on Thursday, May 30. Thursday, May 30 Second Show Added! Doors 9:00 pm | Show 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Regular Tickets $35 + s/c About Ian Bagg Ian Bagg is a world-touring comedian whose comedy was recently described as "dangerously flawless" on the JRE. But he is not just a comedian he is also the co-host of the weekly hockey podcast, "Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff and Ian." Early in his life, he discovered a love for hockey. Whether he was involved in minor, junior, pro, or friends getting together to play shinny, he loved hockey! He went to some camps and was cut, realizing he had no chance of making the pros. He knew it was time to use his natural talent to make people laugh. Life has been fantastic for this energetic and wildly funny boundary-pushing entertainer. Touring nonstop across North America, he has started taking over the world with Australia, China, and the Middle East. With Europe being one of his latest stops. His fast-paced, off-the-cuff, quick-witted, animated style has him winning over television audiences. He placed in the finals of NBC's "Last Comic Standing." He made appearances on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "The Tonight Show," A popular guest on WTF, YMH,a half-hour comedy featured on Comedy Central and HBO, not to mention one-hour specials on Showtime "Getting to know you" and Amazon Prime "Conversations"! It also has earned him roles in award-winning movies like MVP 2! (Humble brag!) His fast-paced multi-direction show has made patrons want to see multiple shows on a weekend. The audience becomes characters in his performance as they answer questions. Most comedians have a monologue; Ian has a dialogue. Attend a show immediately and see why his high school history teacher asked Ian's parents if there was something he should know about Ian. [more]

Ian Bagg LIVE! The East Van Laugh Riot is pleased to present comedian Ian Bagg LIVE on our stage for a night of laughs on Thursday, May 30. Thursday, May 30 Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:00 pm - SOLD OUT *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Second Show Added! Doors 9:00 pm | Show 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Regular Tickets $35 + s/c About Ian Bagg Ian Bagg is a world-touring comedian whose comedy was recently described as "dangerously flawless" on the JRE. But he is not just a comedian he is also the co-host of the weekly hockey podcast, "Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff and Ian." Early in his life, he discovered a love for hockey. Whether he was involved in minor, junior, pro, or friends getting together to play shinny, he loved hockey! He went to some camps and was cut, realizing he had no chance of making the pros. He knew it was time to use his natural talent to make people laugh. Life has been fantastic for this energetic and wildly funny boundary-pushing entertainer. Touring nonstop across North America, he has started taking over the world with Australia, China, and the Middle East. With Europe being one of his latest stops. His fast-paced, off-the-cuff, quick-witted, animated style has him winning over television audiences. He placed in the finals of NBC's "Last Comic Standing." He made appearances on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "The Tonight Show," A popular guest on WTF, YMH,a half-hour comedy featured on Comedy Central and HBO, not to mention one-hour specials on Showtime "Getting to know you" and Amazon Prime "Conversations"! It also has earned him roles in award-winning movies like MVP 2! (Humble brag!) His fast-paced multi-direction show has made patrons want to see multiple shows on a weekend. The audience becomes characters in his performance as they answer questions. Most comedians have a monologue; Ian has a dialogue. Attend a show immediately and see why his high school history teacher asked Ian's parents if there was something he should know about Ian. [more]

Drag Attack is back... And this time, it’s the largest collection of Drag Kings that The Rio Theatre has ever seen! Join TikTok star Dandy, winner of Host of the Year 2024 from VIBFA, as he holds court for DRAG ATTACK: KING FLING! Voted by Georgia Straight readers as Runner Up for BEST DRAG SHOW IN VANCOUVER 2023! ROCKSTARS! HUNKS! PRINCES! DADDYS!  And a special performance by 90’s Irish boyband Westlife. It’s the highest caliber of stars and studs that the South Coast has to offer, so come revel as they s-t-r-u-t their stuff in an overwhelming display of masculinity. The forecast is REIGN so come prepared to get WET! Prize for BEST MUSTACHE! Friday, May 31 Doors 7:15 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Early Bird Tickets (Limited Number Available until May 17!) $25+ s/c Assigned Seating $30+ s/c | $35 at the door VIP (First 4 rows, center section) $40+ s/c | $45 at the door Group Tickets (Minimum 4 - online only) $25+ s/c Connect on Instagram @dandyandfriends Connect on TikTok @dandyandfriends Featuring: Justin Abit Peter Packer Maverick Audrey Tism Clare Voyeur Sugar Lestrange Scott Baculum Numi And MORE! [more]

Macbeth is coming. A couple corrupted by their relentless lust for power have blood on their hands. Witness the gripping tale of greed, murder, deception and superstition. Once you cross the line, you can never turn back. Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes (Antony & Cleopatra, Schindler's List, Coriolanus) and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma (Present Laughter, Game of Thrones, Luther) star in a brand-new ‘full-voltage visceral’ (★★★★ Daily Telegraph) production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Filmed live at Dock X, a custom-built theatre space in London, this critically acclaimed staging of Macbeth ‘that quickens the pulse, then goes for the jugular’ (★★★★ Financial Times) will be released in cinemas across the UK and selected international territories from 2 May. Directed by Simon Godwin (Antony & Cleopatra, Romeo and Juliet, Hansard) with set and costume design by Frankie Bradshaw (Jerusalem, Blues for an Alabama Sky), this is a cinematic and ‘beautifully staged’ (★★★★ WhatsOnStage) production that brings ‘Shakespeare’s tragedy pulsing into the present day’ (★★★★★ The I). Saturday, June 1 Doors 12:30 pm | Event 1:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Please note: This screening includes a brief intermission. [more]

"Silly Caucasian girl likes to play with Samurai swords." There is no better way to appreciate the Hattori Honzo level of precision greatness in Quentin Tarantino's KILL BILL 1 & 2 than seeing them back-to-back, and on our big screen. The films reunite Tarantino with actress, muse, and co-writer Uma Thurman, whose soaring performance as a back-from-the-dead Bride hell-bent on revenge marks an all-time career high. In addition to a predictably killer soundtrack, fantastic one-liners and some of the most ornately stylized martial arts sequences in recent memory, Tarantino assembled an all-star roster of supporting actors including Lucy Liu, Daryl Hannah, David Carradine, Michael Madsen, and Vivica A. Fox. Saturday, June 1 KILL BILL Vol. 1 Doors 7:45 pm | Movie 8:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. (Break) KILL BILL Vol. 2 Movie 10:20 pm *As this is a double bill, this is an approximate start time. KILL BILL Volume 1 (Quentin Tarantino, 2003 / 111 minutes / 18A) | An entire wedding party is slaughtered during a dress rehearsal in a rural chapel: the pregnant woman in the blood-splattered wedding dress is Black Mamba, better known as The Bride. The assassin, Bill, and his circle known as The Vipers left The Bride for dead, but unluckily for them she was merely comatose. Four years later, The Bride suddenly awakens from her coma and realizes what has been done to her. She sets off on a ferociously focused mission, setting out to seek revenge on her former master and his deadly squad of assassins. One by one, she kills the various members of the assassin group. She saves Bill for last. KILL BILL Volume 2 (Quentin Tarantino, 2004 / 137 minutes / 18A) | The Bride picks up where she left off in volume one with her quest to finish the hit list she has composed of all of the people who have wronged her, including ex-boyfriend Bill, who tried to have her killed four years ago during her wedding to another man. Leaving several dead in her wake, she eventually tracks down Bill in Mexico. Using skills she has learned during her assassin career, she attempts to finish what she set out to do in the first place. [more]

KILL BILL Vol. 1 Saturday, June 1 Doors 7:45 pm | Movie 8:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. For Kill Bill: Double Bill tickets, click here: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/30147-kill-bill-double-bill-volumes-1-2 KILL BILL Volume 1 (Quentin Tarantino, 2003 / 111 minutes / 18A) | An entire wedding party is slaughtered during a dress rehearsal in a rural chapel: the pregnant woman in the blood-splattered wedding dress is Black Mamba, better known as The Bride. The assassin, Bill, and his circle known as The Vipers left The Bride for dead, but unluckily for them she was merely comatose. Four years later, The Bride suddenly awakens from her coma and realizes what has been done to her. She sets off on a ferociously focused mission, setting out to seek revenge on her former master and his deadly squad of assassins. One by one, she kills the various members of the assassin group. She saves Bill for last. [more]

KILL BILL Vol. 2 Movie 10:20 *As this is a double bill, this is an approximate start time. Doors will open as soon as Volume 1 let's out. Why not make it a KILL BILL DOUBLE BILL for one sweet price here: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/30147-kill-bill-double-bill-volumes-1-2 KILL BILL Volume 2 (Quentin Tarantino, 2004 / 137 minutes / 18A) | The Bride picks up where she left off in volume one with her quest to finish the hit list she has composed of all of the people who have wronged her, including ex-boyfriend Bill, who tried to have her killed four years ago during her wedding to another man. Leaving several dead in her wake, she eventually tracks down Bill in Mexico. Using skills she has learned during her assassin career, she attempts to finish what she set out to do in the first place. [more]

A young videographer finds herself drawn into the orbit of Hadrian Burns - a fledgling UFO cultist - and his gang of lost boys, who claim to have solved alien-related mysteries everywhere from Youbou to Chilliwack. Along the way she meets an increasingly bizarre cast of characters, who all share a yearning to know if they’re alone in the universe, and who all look to Hadrian for answers. Hilarious, disturbing, boozy and unpredictable: CHURCH OF THE FLYING SAUCER, the next film from the makers of RUCKER ISLAND NIGHT BEAST and THE DEATH OF ANGEL CANDY. Come to Church on Tuesday, June 4! Tuesday, June 4 Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance tickets $15+ s/c | $17 at the door [more]

Jonathan Nemer Presented by Brazilian Stage Jonathan Nemer, one of today's prominent Brazilian comedians known for his online and on-stage presence, will perform in Canada for the first time. Please note: This show will be in Portuguese. Wednesday, June 5 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Balcony Tickets (General Admission) $45+ s/c | $50.25 at the door Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $52+ s/c | $57.60 at the door VIP Seating (Rows A-H, centre section) $60+ s/c | $66 at the door Tickets for this event go on sale April 2 @ 10 am Jonathan transforma suas desventuras amorosas em comédia no novo show "NÃO SEI NAMORAR". Não importa seu status: namorando, casado, solteiro, divorciado ou viúvo, você se identificará! Com plateias lotadas nos principais teatros do Brasil e turnês pelos Estados Unidos e Europa, Jonathan arranca risadas por todo o mundo. Seus vídeos e shows de Stand Up são conhecidos pelo conteúdo leve e divertido, perfeito para toda a família. [more]

An Immersive Psychedelic Comedy Experience Created for a springtime residency at AREA15 in Las Vegas, award-winning comedian Shane Mauss (Conan, Kimmel, Comedy Central) returns to the Rio Theatre in 2024 with another engagement featuring this first-of-its-kind IMMERSIVE psychedelic comedy show! Visionary VJ Michael Strauss joins to add real-time visuals and animations to Shane’s unique blend of comedy, science, and storytelling–bringing the psychedelic experience to life like never before. Award winning comedian, science communicator, and psychonaut Shane Mauss has joined forces with video jockey Michael Strauss, Emmy nominated Comedy Central ‘Tales From The Trip’ creator and animator Grant Lindahl and a number of psychedelic artists around the world to visually bring his unique brand of psychedelic stand-up and storytelling. "Upending expectations of  what a comedy show is.” (The Daily Dot) "Intelligent, likeable, and sharp.” (VICE Magazine) "Legendary … a very funny journey.” (Austin Chronicle) Thursday, June 13 Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Balcony (General Admission) $33 + s/c | $42 at the door Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $40 + s/c | $48 at the door Group Ticket Package (Minimum 4) $30 + s/c (online only) Note: Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. This is a one-person show that starts promptly at showtime! Prepare yourself to arrive early, get great seats and treats, and enjoy the fun, mood-setting collection of related video potpourri we have put together for your pre-show entertainment. [more]

An Immersive Psychedelic Comedy Experience Created for a springtime residency at AREA15 in Las Vegas, award-winning comedian Shane Mauss (Conan, Kimmel, Comedy Central) returns to the Rio Theatre in 2024 with another engagement featuring this first-of-its-kind IMMERSIVE psychedelic comedy show! Visionary VJ Michael Strauss joins to add real-time visuals and animations to Shane’s unique blend of comedy, science, and storytelling–bringing the psychedelic experience to life like never before. Award winning comedian, science communicator, and psychonaut Shane Mauss has joined forces with video jockey Michael Strauss, Emmy nominated Comedy Central ‘Tales From The Trip’ creator and animator Grant Lindahl and a number of psychedelic artists around the world to visually bring his unique brand of psychedelic stand-up and storytelling. "Upending expectations of  what a comedy show is.” (The Daily Dot) "Intelligent, likeable, and sharp.” (VICE Magazine) "Legendary … a very funny journey.” (Austin Chronicle) Friday, June 14 Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Balcony (General Admission) $33 + s/c | $42 at the door Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $40 + s/c | $48 at the door Group Ticket Package (Minimum 4) $30 + s/c (online only) Note: Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. This is a one-person show that starts promptly at showtime! Prepare yourself to arrive early, get great seats and treats, and enjoy the fun, mood-setting collection of related video potpourri we have put together for your pre-show entertainment. [more]

By filmmakers Logan Charron, Michael Tinsley, and Maria Pashkovsky comes a hilarious criminal dance covered in blood. A story of crime, commitment, and danger told through the ludicrous perspectives of incompetent people. What if an important deal was in the hands of the only ones who suck at their job? Moira Lennon, the lead tech designer at Blutarq Industries is attending a sales call at an unlikely venue to present a new military unit. Upon her arrival, her patience is put to the test as the buyers attempt to conduct the sale differently from what was expected. Weaving her way through an overwhelming display of incompetence and distasteful flirting, Moira is left to fend for herself as the weapons deal goes wrong. Not only will she not be able to rely on her comrades, but the night will only tell what she'll have to endure. The stakes are high and blood will be spilled. Starring Tiara Chanel Sehn, Omer Aubin, Michael Palmer, Gareth Rees, Eoin Ward, Elaine Thrash, Hudson Williams, Lucas John Ng. Tuesday, July 9 Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance tickets $12+ s/c | $15 at the door SURFACE OF BLOOD (Logan Charron, Michael Tinsley, and Maria Pashkovsky / 2024 / 90 mins) [more]

MRG LIve Presents JOE PERA: THE PERAS TOUR Thursday, July 18 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Balcony (GA) Tickets $45.50 + s/c Main Floor (Assigned Seating) Tickets $45.50+ s/c *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. *Limit of 6 tickets per transaction. About Joe Pera: Joe Pera is a standup comedian, writer, and filmmaker from Buffalo, NY now living in New York, NY. Pera is best known for his Adult Swim series, “Joe Pera Talks With You,” which The LA Times refers to as ‘TV’s quietest, most artful comedy’. He has performed his subdued standup on Conan, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Comedy Central. After his animated special “Joe Pera Talks You to Sleep” (which many have found to work), he followed up with other projects for Adult Swim including “Joe Pera Helps You Find The Perfect Christmas Tree” and “Relaxing Old Footage with Joe Pera.” Through his production company, Chestnut Walnut, Pera has also directed a number of film and tv projects including Conner O'Malley's “Truthhunters” pilot for Comedy Central. Pera’s first book ‘A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping Or Peeing But Using the Bathroom as an Escape’ is out now from Macmillan publishing, and on the USA TODAY best seller list. “Joe Pera Talks With You” is now available to stream on Max, and Pera can be seen appearing on season 5 of “Search Party.” Pera also voiced the role of “Fern” in Peter Sohn’s Disney Pixar box office smash animated feature film “Elemental.” Pera's new sleep podcast “Drifting Off with Joe Pera,” a collaboration with Composer Ryan Dann, can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Patreon. New episodes release on the first Sunday of each month. On October 6th, Joe released his independently financed and produced comedy special, “Joe Pera: Slow and Steady,” exclusively on his own YouTube channel. The special premiered to a quarter of a million views opening weekend and counting. [more]

An intimate, revelatory, and heartfelt cabaret show starring living legend and cult film icon Mink Stole alongside San Francisco drag impresario, filmmaker Peaches Christ. Mink and Peaches have been close friends for over two decades, and they would like you to join them for an evening of storytelling, film clips and live song in a wildly entertaining and uncensored exposé that is as hilarious as it is revealing. If you're a fan of John Waters' films, Divine, drag history, or cult movies, you don't want to miss this one-of-a-kind event. Saturday, August 3 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Early Bird Tickets $45+ s/c (Limited Number Available Until May 19) Balcony (General Admission) Tickets $40+ s/c | $45 at the door Main Floor (Assigned Seating) Tickets $50+ s/c | $55 at the door VIP Ticket Package $75+ s/c | $80 at the door (Includes a post-show meet and greet / photo with Mink & Peaches, priority seating in rows 1-5 centre section, and a signed commemorative poster) Tickets for this event go on sale Friday, April 5 @ 10:00 am. Mink Stole Mink Stole is best known for her work with filmmaker John Waters, with whom she has created the iconic characters of Connie Marble in Pink Flamingos, Taffy Davenport in Female Trouble, and Dottie Hinkle in Serial Mom, to name a few. Other film roles include Nancy, the mother of a lesbian, in But I’m A Cheerleader, and Evelyn the librarian in All About Evil, written and directed by Joshua Grannell, aka Peaches Christ. Mink was Peaches’ first live celebrity guest at the legendary Midnight Mass and they have performed together many times since, notably in Return to Grey Gardens, and their two-woman show, Idol Worship. With her Wonderful Band, Mink has released a CD, Do Re MiNK. Peaches Christ Peaches Christ is a filmmaker, event producer and cult leader living in San Francisco. She produces and hosts events in partnership with PolyArts Management for symphony orchestras and her holiday show annually plays London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall. Peaches is a filmmaker, the alter- ego of Joshua Grannell, writer and director of the feature film All About Evil. Joshua is the co-owner of the Into The Dark production company which produces immersive theater, including the popular Terror Vault show at the historic San Francisco Mint building. Peaches has appeared in many films and television shows during her career and co-hosts the cult movie podcast, Midnight Mass. [more]

Following two sold out performances at the Rio Theatre in January, The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome comedian Sammy Obeid back to the stage – with all-new material! – on Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17. Friday, August 23 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Early Bird Tickets $40+ s/c (Until May 26) Balcony (General Admission) $38 + s/c | $43 at the door Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $45+ s/c | $50 at the door VIP Meet n’ Greet (Rows 2-6, centre section) $60+ s/c | $65 at the door VVIP Meet n’ Greet (Front Row, centre section) $70+ s/c | $75 at the door Group Ticket Pricing (Minimum 4 / Online only) $40+ s/c 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 [more]

Following two sold out performances at the Rio Theatre in January, The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome comedian Sammy Obeid back to the stage – with all-new material! – on Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17. Saturday, August 24 Doors 5:00 pm | Show 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Early Bird Tickets $40+ s/c (Until May 26) Balcony (General Admission) $38 + s/c | $43 at the door Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $45+ s/c | $50 at the door VIP Meet n’ Greet (Rows 2-6, centre section) $60+ s/c | $65 at the door VVIP Meet n’ Greet (Front Row, centre section) $70+ s/c | $75 at the door Group Ticket Pricing (Minimum 4 / Online only) $40+ s/c 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 [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) $27+ s/c | $32 at the door Main Floor (Assigned Admission) $37+ s/c | $42 at the door Tickets on sale March 28 @ 10:00 am 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]

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]