Rio Theatre
Rio Theatre: Art and Life of Jim Phillips
Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWhile Jim Phillips was the art director of Santa Cruz Skateboards, he helped shape the golden era of skateboarding. This documentary explores Jim’s dynamic life and career, showcasing his bold and eye-popping imagery that left an indelible mark on the world of rock posters, surf and skateboard art. This will be an intimate event celebrating the legendary artist, bringing a unique experience for art enthusiasts and fans alike.
Rio Theatre: She Adventures Film Tour
Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe She Adventures Film Tour is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return for another year of celebrating and honoring adventure women around the world. Enjoy a celebration of the inspiring women of the adventure world. This unique film event promises to captivate audiences with a carefully curated selection of short films that highlight the strength, courage, and passion of women in the outdoor world.
Rio Theatre: Lewis Black
Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesKnown as the King of Rant, the Grammy Award®–winning stand-up Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger-pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world. This show is not appropriate for younger audiences that might get excited at seeing the voice of Anger from the Inside Out movies.
Rio Theatre: Big Band Holidays
Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) spreads holiday cheer on its annual Big Band Holidays tour. Rising star vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee join the JLCO to bring Yuletide greetings to dozens of cities across the country. Under the music direction of JLCO trombonist Chris Crenshaw, the evening will feature soulful renditions of holiday classics, playful improvisation, and entertaining storytelling. Enjoyed by audiences of all ages, these uplifting performances create lasting memories that will keep you returning to Big Band Holidays for years to come. Please note: Wynton Marsalis will not appear with the JLCO on this performance.
Rio Theatre: The Fab Four Ultimate Tribute
Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesIf you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The 2024 tour brings their all-new show to the stage, celebrating The Beatles’ first visit to the USA, with performances from the Ed Sullivan show and the Meet The Beatles album, as well as the Beatles’ greatest hits of every era. The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day in The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude”, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing. Their incredible stage performances include three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career, and this loving tribute to the Beatles has amazed audiences in countries around the world.
Rio Theatre: Mountainfilm Tour
Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesMountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. The tour will visit Santa Cruz with films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. This year’s event will be screening the Medley Playlist – a little bit of everything from Mountainfilm. This year’s event supports Second Harvest Food Bank.
Rio Theatre: Ocean Film Festival
Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesAt the Ocean Film Festival World Tour their vision is to inspire you to explore, respect, enjoy, and protect our oceans. Film is at the heart of the Ocean Film Festival World Tour and they aim to share the best films from around the globe with their audiences. The Ocean Film Festival World Tour screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, educational and entertaining films related to the ocean from independent film makers around the world. The Ocean Film Festival World Tour includes a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles covering topics such as ocean adventure and exploration, the oceanic environment, marine creatures, ocean related sports, coastal cultures and ocean lovers.