Join the party at the Rio Theatre for a live screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, complete with costumes, props, and audience participation led by host Dandy. July 19.
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Cowboys, Camp & Cult at the Rio Theatre featuring Brokeback Mountain, Sunset Boulevard and Showgirls. June 29.
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Featuring a wide range of stories about identity, family, community and everyday life, this selection of films explores the multitude of 2SLGBTQI+ realities and experiences in Canada and abroad.. June.
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In honour of Pride Month, the Squamish Community Foundation, Sea2Sky Allies, Pride Squamish, and PearlSpace Society are proud to present a screening of the acclaimed documentary, Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story. June 11.
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Celebrate Pride Month at the Rio Theatre with queer films, performances, and parties all June long. June.
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Curated by Fay Nass, Artistic Director of the frank theatre company, Queering Cinema features five features and two short films which have extended the scope of queer cinema. May 15 - June 12
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A fantastically tender, alluring, and peculiar small-town tale of murder, desire, and repression. April 12.
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Winner of TIFF 2023’s Best Canadian Film, Solo from writer-director Sophie Dupuis is a sensitive portrait of a young artist finding his creative footing and navigating romantic and familial relationships in young adulthood. April 16.
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Lots to see and enjoy this month: Chor Leoni, The Last Showgirl, We Forgot To Break Up, Cosplay Swimsuit, HUMP! and Faberge Ball. March 7 to April 13
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This screening block is a vibrant celebration of queer joy, resilience, and identity. April 13
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A celebration of love and creative inspiration takes place in the infamous, gaudy and glamorous Parisian nightclub, at the cusp of the 20th century. A young poet, who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club’s most notorious and beautiful star. Feb 14
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PuSh brings groundbreaking work in theatre, dance, multimedia & music. Jan 23 - Feb 9.
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In 1950s Mexico City, an American immigrant in his late forties leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. Jan 19. 22. 27
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GEMS Vancouver's signature event, GEMFest, is the only film festival dedicated to women and gender-diverse people in Western Canada, and one of just three international film festivals for women and gender-diverse people in Canada. Mar 5-9
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Reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Las Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family. Dec 29
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Rio Theatre’s legendary host, DANDY, will be on-hand to guide the Virgins (and veterans!) through all the do’s-and-don’ts of this monumentally experiential cinematic phenomenon in a special screening to start the new year off right. Jan 3.
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A conservative plumber from a small east coast village who travels to Toronto in order to get his brother out of jail after he is arrested for having sex with another man in a public park. Dec 10
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A contemporary Christmas classic from director Sean Baker wowing the crowds at festivals and movie-loving audiences around the world for both its thematic content and innovative technical approach. Dec 22
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Whistler Film Festival (WFF) is gearing up for one of its most exciting runs yet, with an unforgettable lineup of over 100 films and anticipated celebrity appearances. This year’s programming highlights a number of powerful perspectives from the LGBTQ+ community. Dec 4-8
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Lace up your Docs and don your black lipstick–our annual Halloween fundraiser is BACK with the witchy 90s teen horror The Craft (1996), featuring drag performances by Count Cupid and Bongganisa! Oct 30
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