She Adventures Film Tour Comes to Santa Cruz for One Night Only

Inspiring Films Celebrating Women in Adventure!

The She Adventures Film Tour returns for its annual celebration of women pushing boundaries in the outdoors, making a special one-night-only stop at the historic Rio Theatre on Friday, January 24, 2026. This unmissable event brings over two hours of the most inspirational and entertaining adventure films from independent filmmakers around the globe.

From legendary cave diver Jill Heinerth exploring uncharted depths to ten-year-old skateboarder Mia Kretzer mastering her biggest trick, the 2026 program showcases the fearless spirit of women and girls pursuing their passions across mountains, rivers and skate parks.

Program Highlights Include:
Roots Run Deep follows Robin Goomes, who made history as the first woman to win the legendary Red Bull Rampage downhill mountain bike race in 2024. The film chronicles her bold decision to leave a stable military career to chase an uncertain dream of becoming a professional mountain biker.

Diving into the Darkness takes audiences on an awe-inspiring odyssey with renowned cave diver Jill Heinerth as she ventures into the planet's most uncharted depths and explores the farthest reaches of her own resilience.

And Then Comes The Body captures the powerful journey of young ballet dancers in Lagos, Nigeria, who train barefoot on cracked concrete and become a global phenomenon after a video of them dancing in the rain goes viral.

The Beginning profiles 24-year-old Alenka Mali as she aims to become the first documented woman to complete a snowboard BASE jump off Goat Ridge and the Chief in Squamish, BC.

Additional films include META, honoring pioneering 19th-century alpinist Meta Brevoort; Dear Superhero, following professional skier Janina Kuzma's journey into motherhood; MIA, celebrating the determined spirit of a young skateboarder; and Mother River, a meditation on grief and healing along Australia's Murray River.

"Our aim at the She Adventure Film Tour is to connect like-minded women and build a community who support adventurous women," say Jemima Robinson, the tour Founder. "By showcasing and celebrating the female adventurous spirit, we hope to make women in the outdoors more visible."

While centered on women's stories, She Adventures screenings welcome all audiences to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the remarkable achievements of women in adventure sports and outdoor pursuits.

Roots Run Deep: Robin Gomes

16 mins : USA

Filmmaker: Craig Grant

Robin Goomes made history in 2024 as the first woman to win the legendary Red Bull Rampage downhill mountain bike race.  She then backed that up by winning again in 2205. After five years in the New Zealand Army at a pivotal crossroads, she faced a tough choice: continue her stable career as a heavy machinery operator or risk it all to chase the uncertain dream of becoming a professional mountain biker. With no international experience and the possible threat of injury hanging over her, the odds weren’t in her favor. But Robin has never been one to play it safe. Backed by grit, passion, and pure determination, she decides to roll the dice—and ride full throttle into the unknown.

Dear Superhero 
10 mins: USA/NZDear Superhero follows New Zealand professional skier and The North Face athlete Janina Kuzma as she faces a life-altering shift — pregnancy. The mountains have always been her freedom, her truth. But now, Janina must decide: can she stay bold and true to herself while stepping into motherhood? Set against stunning alpine backdrops, this empowering film explores Janina’s journey to redefine what strength looks like — not just for herself, but for her unborn daughter and for women everywhere. A celebration of friendship, female resilience, and the courage to rewrite the rules.

META

20 mins : Germany

Filmmaker: Annette Wahl

One of the earliest women to pursue alpinism seriously, Meta Brevoort spent much of her life in Europe, climbing extensively throughout the Alps alongside her nephew and her loyal dog, Tschingel. A true pioneer, she shattered gender expectations in a field dominated by men and carved out a place—often unrecognised—in mountaineering history.

On 28 June 1870, Brevoort embarked on one of her most daring missions: to become the first to summit La Meije in the Dauphiné Alps. 

In this gripping tribute, modern-day climber Maria Granberg retraces Brevoort’s footsteps, scaling La Meije and uncovering the story of a remarkable woman whose legacy deserves to be remembered. This film is a celebration of grit, passion, and the relentless pursuit of dreams—no matter the obstacles. Join Maria as she honours one of alpinism’s greatest pioneers.

MIA

6 mins : Australia

Filmmaker: Chico Kretzer, Marco Noé, Inae Maree 

Ten-year-old Mia Kretzer isn’t just learning to skate — she’s learning to fall, get back up, and give it another go. Set against the concrete backdrop of her local skatepark, this short film taps into the kind of determination every outdoor adventurer will recognise. Mia’s on a mission to land her biggest trick yet — not once, but over and over — driven by the thrill of progress, not perfection. For Mia, practice isn’t just part of the journey — it is the adventure. A celebration of persistence, passion, and the fearless spirit of youth.

Diving into the Darkness (tour edit)

30 mins : USA

Filmmaker: Nays Baghai

An awe-inspiring odyssey with legendary cave diver Jill Heinerth, as she ventures into the planet’s most uncharted depths—and the farthest reaches of her own resilience and courage. Widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest living cave divers, Jill’s journey is as much about inner exploration as it is about pushing the boundaries of the known world.

The Beginning

18 mins : USA

Filmmaker: Cris Ruiz

At just 24 years old, Alenka Mali aims to become the first documented woman to complete a snowboard BASE jump off Goat Ridge and the Chief in Squamish, BC—a bold feat that pushes the boundaries of possibility. The Beginning weaves together memories of Alenka’s mountain-filled childhood, the quiet strength and inspiration of her mother, and the pivotal moments that have shaped her path. A powerful portrait of courage, legacy, and the drive to defy gravity.

Then Comes The Body

15 mins: Africa 

In the rough outskirts of Lagos, where ballet is almost unheard of, a group of young girls dares to dance. At Leap of Dance Academy, they train barefoot on cracked concrete, guided by a self-taught teacher and fueled by sheer willpower.

When a video of them dancing in the rain goes viral, their world cracks open. What began as an impossible dream—ballet without studios, costumes, or cultural support—suddenly becomes a global phenomenon.

This documentary follows the girls’ powerful journey, focusing on dancers like Precious Duru and Olamide Olawale, who push past poverty, doubt, and expectation to pursue grace on their own terms. With each pirouette, they reclaim space, confidence, and possibility.

And Then Comes The Body  is a stirring portrait of girlhood, grit, and the beauty that can rise from the most unlikely places.

Mother River 
6 mins: Australia 
Filmmaker: Laura WatersWhat begins as a bold solo adventure down Australia’s mighty Murray River becomes something far deeper for Laura—a journey through grief, healing, and transformation. This short documentary follows one woman’s quest to paddle the entire length of the river, driven first by wanderlust, then by the quiet ache of loss. As the river winds through vast landscapes, so too does Laura’s path shift—from motion to meaning, from solitude to self-discovery. With stunning cinematography, a moving original poem written by a close friend, and a stirring musical score, this film is a meditation on love, memory, and the quiet power of nature to carry us forward. A story of mourning turned into momentum, Mother River is a tribute to resilience—and to the river that helped her find her way back to herself.

Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM
Tickets: $22
Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com

January Jamgrass Jubilee Local favorites Painted Mandolin, and up and coming Bluegrass Stars, Broken Compass Bluegrass. Don't miss this evening of high energy dancing jamgrass fun!

Show time: 8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM
Tickets: $33.85
Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com
Event website: www.paintedmandolin.com
Artists website: www.brokencompassbluegrass.com

(((folkYEAH!))) presents
LOS LOBOS
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, CA
NYE Show!
December 31, 2025
Doors 8pm / Show 8:30pm
All Ages

Show time: 8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM
Tickets: $115.44
Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com

Show time: 8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM
Tickets: $35 Gen, $45 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.tix.com
Event website: www.whitealbumensemble.com

Show time: 8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM
Tickets: $35 Gen, $45 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.tix.com
Event website: www.whitealbumensemble.com

Don't Go Solo

Tradewinds Church is one church that meets in three locations in Aptos, Soquel, and Scotts Valley. For this event, we will all be together to worship and remember the birth of our Savior.

Show time: 10:30 AM, doors 9:30 AM
Tickets: FREE
Advance tickets: www.tradewinds.church

Prevent Child Trafficking

Rising at the Rio for the Holidays: Joy is Everywhere!

Prevent Child Trafficking • Support Survivors • Reclaim Joy

This holiday season survivor-artists take the stage to share their journeys through music, movement, and storytelling. In our darkest times, when joy seems nowhere to be found, we come together, and we create it. 

Live Music  •  Spoken Word  •  Comedy  •  Auctions  • Rising Global Marketplace  • Wine & Beer  • Holiday Cookie Bar 

Featuring comedian Venus Morris and musical guest 3LISE 

Proceeds support Rising Safe and Sound, a child trafficking prevention program. Launched in 2015, Rising Safe and Sound is one of the first prevention programs created and led by survivors of human trafficking. 

Child trafficking is preventable. 

Join Rising Worldwide to end human trafficking and celebrate the artistry of survivors across the globe.

Show time: 5:30 PM, doors 4:30 PM
Tickets: $35 gen, $150 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.risinginternational.liveimpact
Event website: www.risingworldwide.org
Instagram: www.instagram.com

Direct from the Vegas Strip. The cutest, furriest show on the strip will delight the young and the young-at-heart.

Voted “Best Family Show in Las Vegas,” Popovich Comedy Pet Theater features a unique blend of physical comedy and award-winning juggling skills by former Circus veteran and “America’s Got Talent” finalist Gregory Popovich, alongside the extraordinary talents of his performing pets! Trained using positive reinforcement techniques that enhance their natural abilities, his entourage consists of more than 30 rescue animals including cats, dogs, geese, ponies, goats and parrots. Come see the show that audiences are calling better than Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey combined!

Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM
Tickets: $30
Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com
Artists website: www.comedypet.com

"Hurray! We have adult beverages!

The Rio is proud to partner with our friends at Moe's Alley to provide a selection of great beers, Venus canned cocktails, hard cider and sparkling wine at this show. You must be 21 and present a valid ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. We prefer cash, but will accept cards as well!"

Moe's Alley and KPIG present legendary blues artist Ana Popovic at The Rio Theatre with special guest Anthony Arya!

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm
$35 in advance / $40 day of the show
All Ages *

All sales are final ***
This show is at The Rio Theatre - 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz - not at Moe's Alley***

ANA POPOVIC
“In the 25 years since the release of her debut record, Hometown, tail-gunning blues virtuoso Ana Popovic has proved herself a force of nature with a vintage Stratin hand.” – Guitar World
“Ana Popovic Melds Rock, Blues, and Jazz for Fiery Power” – No Depression “A badass with a silver Strat, she performs the heck out of this song [“Worked Up”], owning it with swagger and grace. … “Worked Up” captures her love of funky grooves plus the edginess of rocking guitar power. – Rock & Blues Muse

Los Angeles-based and critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Ana Popovic is set to release her highly anticipated album Dance To The Rhythm (Electric Heel Records) on September 26, 2025. Produced by Popovic and Buthel, the album showcases a groundbreaking fusion of groove, blues, funk, and soul.

Building on the success of her previous work, Dance To The Rhythm pushes boundaries, seamlessly blending infectious dance grooves (“Dance To The Rhythm” / “Sho Nuff”) with raw blues guitar and powerful lyrics. From the soulful "Soul’ution" to the funky "Hottest Ticket In Town" and the bluesy “Dwell On The Feeling”, "California Chase," the album weaves a rich tapestry of musical styles, reflecting Popovic's masterful versatility. The track “Sisters and Brothers” channels a Steely Dan-like arrangement, while “Hurt So Good” brings a contemporary mainstream flair. The ultimate jam comes in the form of a clever reimagining of Paul Simon’s "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover."

ANTHONY ARYA
Anthony Arya is an Americana performing & recording artist from the San Francisco Bay Area, California. He gained popularity at 16 after his appearance on NBC’s The Voice. Coach Adam Levine said: It blows my mind … I’m telling you right now, your whole situation, the way you engage with an audience, the way you sing — you are so special, dude. People are gonna fall madly in love with how you do it.

Since then, he has released 4 full length albums winning national awards for his songwriting. From his soulful lyrics to gritty guitar riffs, some say Anthony Arya is at the forefront of the next generation of singer / songwriter / guitar-players once defined by musical icons like Neil Young and Tom Petty.

Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM
Tickets: $35 in advance / $40 day of the show
Advance tickets: www.ticketweb.com
Artists website: www.moesalley.com

"Hurray! We have adult beverages!

The Rio is proud to partner with our friends at Moe's Alley to provide a selection of great beers, Venus canned cocktails, hard cider and sparkling wine at this show. You must be 21 and present a valid ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. We prefer cash, but will accept cards as well!"

Tribute to the Beatles' "Help!" and the Hits

If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The 2025 tour brings their all-new show to the stage, celebrating The Beatles’ second film, HELP!, with performances from the movie soundtrack, 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 “Help!,” “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. The Fab Four is truly the Ultimate tribute.

Show time: 7:30 PM, doors 6:30 PM
Tickets: $39.50 Gen. $64.50 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.ticketmaster.com
Artists website: www.thefabfour.com
Event wetsite: www.facebook.com

"Hurray! We have adult beverages!

The Rio is proud to partner with our friends at Moe's Alley to provide a selection of great beers, Venus canned cocktails, hard cider and sparkling wine at this show. You must be 21 and present a valid ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. We prefer cash, but will accept cards as well!"

Federale

(((folkYEAH!))) presents
THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, CA
Friday, November 21, 2025
Doors 6pm / Show 7pm All Ages

Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM
Tickets: $55.58
Advance tickets: www.folkyeah.com

Featuring the Adventure Playlist

Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. The tour will visi​t the Rio Theatre on November 15th with films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.​ This year's screening will present the Adventure playlist.

Mountainfilm on Tour in​ Santa Cruz has been hosted at the Rio Theatre since 2016. While presenting an inspiring film collection, the show is also an opportunity to​ support Second Harvest Food Bank as they kick off their Holiday Food Drive. Every ticket purchased, along with beer sales (provided by Sante Adairius Midtown Portal) will share a portion of revenue with this organization.

Summer in the City
Director: Michael James Brown (USA 3 minutes)

On a hot summer afternoon, two friends attempt to ride every inch of Salt Lake City and the surrounding trails on their mountain bikes.

The First Woman Ever to Drop at RedBull Rampage 
Director: Satchel Cronk (USA 9 minutes)

When Robin Goomes learned she’d be competing in the 2024 Red Bull Rampage, an invitation-only freeride mountain bike competition, she set her sights on victory. Follow Goomes as she navigates the brutal demands of crafting and testing her line, and pushing her limits before making her final drop into the most challenging event of her career.

Your Last Best: A Memphis Rox Story
Director: Glen Janssens (2025 USA 16 minutes)

South Memphis is a historic neighborhood long recognized for being the home of Soulsville USA and the birthplace of Aretha Franklin. The area has also historically struggled for basic resources. Many areas are recognized as food deserts as national chains have left due to crime, gang violence and basic economic inequalities. In 2018, a dedicated group got together and began an effort to bring lasting change and hope to the community. This unlikely place is a climbing gym called Memphis Rox.

Magic Hour Segment
Director: Todd Jones (USA 5 minutes)

Alaska is the ultimate heli-skiing playground, and Cordova’s Points North Heli is the spot for untouched powder. Magic Hour follows Griffin Post and Michelle Parker as they hit massive lines during an epic spring.

Annika - Where She Lands
Director: Michael Schwartz (Norway 10 minutes)

Annika Malacinski is chasing more than just a podium — she’s fighting for equality in her sport. Where She Lands follows the U.S. Nordic Combined skier as she pushes the limits of what’s possible, balancing the relentless pursuit of excellence with the weight of a larger battle. As she fights for women to have the same Olympic opportunities as men, the film captures an athlete at a crossroads — determined to leave her mark, no matter where she lands.

Rogatkin
Director: Keenan Desplanques (USA 15 minutes)

Mullet, no visor, fired up and spinning like a top, Nicholi Rogatkin is a slopestyle mountain bike rider like no other. His fearless approach and innovative tricks have redefined what is possible in the sport. Rogatkin has been competing for over 20 years, and he’s still on the rise. He’s the ultimate hype man, and if the world could figure out how to harness Rogatkin’s energy, it could power the planet.

About Damn Time
Director: Dana Romanoff (USA 24 minutes)

n 1983, Cindell “Dellie” Dale talked her way onto her first commercial river trip through the Grand Canyon. Like many women in the industry at the time, her place was in the kitchen. But determined to push against the tide of a male-dominated river-running world, she earned her spot on the oars and became one of the Grand Canyon’s legendary dory guides. Inspired by the trailblazing women before her, Dale is now proudly passing the oars to a new generation, declaring, “It’s about damn time.”

White Gold
Directors: Peter Brown, Amon Barker (USA 6 minutes)

From the Silverton road gap to the infamous Telluride Trestle, legendary freeskier Bobby Brown and friends spent the winter filming around the San Juan Mountains. This film showcases Brown’s athleticism, the allure of the snowy peaks and the pure joy of hucking kickers on a bluebird day.

Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM
Tickets: $21
Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com
Event website: www.mountainfilm.org

Larry Yes & Braided Waves

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Built to Spill w/ special guests Larry Yes and Braided Waves.

Built to Spill was formed in 1993 by Doug Martsch and over the years they have toured extensively and made several albums with a rotating cast of musicians, currently featuring Teresa Esguerra (Prism Bitch) on drums, and Melanie Radford (Blood Lemon) on bass.

Show time: 7:30 PM, doors 7:00 PM
Tickets: $42
Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com
Event website: www.builttospill.com
Artists website: www.larryyes.com

Bring on winter with Warren Miller! From the Scottish Highlands and the streets of Finland to the back bowls of Whitewater, BC and a local hill-turned-terrain park in downtown Denver, Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY celebrates the spirit of winter—wherever you ride and however you connect to the snow and the community around it. Featuring all-new, original segments with Olympians, urban riders, and local legends, the 76th Warren Miller film hits theaters this fall. Tickets are on sale now at warrenmiller.com.

Show time: 7:30 PM, doors 6:30 PM
Tickets: $25
Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com
Event website: www.warrenmiller.com

We are heartbroken to announce the cancellation of the High, Lonesome and Them Some 2025 Tour dates. Ahead of Todd Snider’s show in Salt Lake City, Todd sustained severe injuries as the victim of a violent assault outside of his hotel. Todd will be unable to perform for an undetermined amount of time. We deeply apologize for the cancellation and any inconvenience it causes.  We appreciate your understanding as Todd receives needed medical treatment. We hope to have more information on new dates soon.

The Rio Theatre present protocol : masks are highly encouraged except when eating or drinking

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Private Screening in Santa Cruz

Private Screening of Paddle Out

We’re honored to bring Paddle Out home to Santa Cruz for a special private screening at the historic Rio Theatre — one of California’s most beloved surf landmarks.

This heartfelt film celebrates friendship, resilience, and the healing power of the ocean. It began when Melissa, a young woman with Cystic Fibrosis, learned to surf with the Mauli Ola Foundation at Cowell’s Beach — where her love for the sea was born.

You’ll also witness an extraordinary chapter in the life of legendary surfer Shawn “Barney” Barron, whose story embodies courage and redemption, and discover how Bob Pearson and O’Neill became part of Melissa’s divine journey to the sea.

As Paddle Out continues its international festival run, this rare hometown screening invites our community to gather in support of The Living Breath Foundation.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and the sea that connects us all.

Show time: 6:00 PM, doors 5:00 PM
Tickets: $15
Advance tickets: www.livingbreathfoundation.org
Event Website: www.paddleoutfilm.com

The Rio Theatre present protocol : masks are highly encouraged except when eating or drinking

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Presented by Bookshop Santa Cruz and The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz Benefiting Edible Schoolyard and Life Lab

JOIN US for An Evening with Alice Waters celebrating her new book, "A School Lunch Revolution."

Presented by Bookshop Santa Cruz and The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz at the Rio Theatre.

Tickets are $45 (all-inclusive) and include a donation to the Edible Schoolyard Project and Life Lab as well as a signed copy of the book.

"Learning from renowned Chez Panisse chef Waters is always a joy, and this combination manifesto/cookbook is no different. Her rousing, optimistic, logical blueprint for a 'revolution' that removes the processing and packaging from the farm-to-lunchroom pipeline to provide school children with healthful, seasonal, ethically sourced foods is inspiring . . . Once readers are thoroughly convinced, Waters dives into the recipes: simple but never plain, well-explained but always personable, seasonal, nutrient- and flavor-rich, and representative of global flavor preferences. Each recipe is crafted with the personal touch of a handwritten favorite from a friend, and offers variations to expand a dish's flavor or usefulness . . . [A] gorgeous and heartfelt book." — Booklist (starred review)

Learn more at https://bookshopsantacruz.com/alice-waters

Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM
Tickets: $45
Advance tickets: www.buytickets.at/bookshopsantacruz
Event website: www.bookshopsantacruz.com/

The Rio Theatre present protocol : masks are highly encouraged except when eating or drinking

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#1 New York Times bestselling cartoonists Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud team up for a one-of-a-kind friendship story about creativity and self-expression that blends how-to and comics magic. Welcome to the club!

Visit https://bookshopsantacruz.com/cartoonists-club for event details!

ABOUT THE BOOK + CREATORS:
Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn't know how to make them into a story. Howard loves to draw, but he struggles to come up with ideas and his dad thinks comics are a waste of time. Lynda constantly draws in her sketchbook but keeps focusing on what she feels are mistakes, and Art simply loves being creative and is excited to try something new. They come together to form The Cartoonists Club, where kids can learn about making comics and use their creativity and imagination for their own storytelling adventures!

Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning creator of Smile, Sisters, and Guts, which are all graphic memoirs based on her childhood. She is also the creator of Drama and Ghosts, the adapter and illustrator of the first four Baby-sitters Club graphic novels, and, with Scott McCloud, the co-creator of The Cartoonists Club. Facing Feelings: Inside the World of Raina Telgemeier is based on an exhibition that was held at The Ohio State University's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Raina lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more, visit her online at goraina.com.

Scott McCloud is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art; Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga, and Graphic Novels; Zot!; and The Sculptor. He is also, with Raina Telgemeier, the co-creator of The Cartoonists Club. Scott is a frequent lecturer on the power of visual communication, creator of the international 24-hour comic movement, and, in 2021, was inducted into the Will Eisner Awards Hall of Fame. He lives with his family in Oregon. His art and stories are available in more than 30 languages and on the web at scottmccloud.com.

Show time: 6:00 PM, doors 5:00 PM
Tickets: $22.99
Advance tickets: www.buytickets.at/bookshopsantacruz
Event website: www.bookshopsantacruz.com/

The Rio Theatre present protocol : masks are highly encouraged except when eating or drinking

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Since their formation in 2015, Brooklyn-based duo Rachael & Vilray have achieved a certain timeless quality with their singular take on traditional pop. Though rooted in the language of an earlier age, their songs transcend nostalgia with wit and a flair for the theatrical. On their third album West of Broadway, vocalist Rachael Price (also of Lake Street Dive) and guitarist/singer/songwriter Vilray evolve their music’s previous dreaminess to achieve a refreshing angularity built on left-of-center instrumentation (e.g., vibraphone and alto saxophone coasting above the moody strains of baritone sax and trombone). Produced by Dan Knobler (Allison Russell, Bahamas), West of Broadway unfolds in a series of sharply drawn vignettes inspired by a recent fascination with classic musicals—bringing their luminous vocals to offbeat tales of love and heartache along city streets.

Show time: 7:30 PM, doors 6:30 PM
Tickets: $52.45 gen, $69.93 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.kuumbwajazz.org

The Rio Theatre present protocol : masks are highly encouraged except when eating or drinking

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(((folkYEAH!))) presents
STEREOLAB
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, CA
Friday, October 24, 2025
Tickets: $40 advance / $45 day of show + SC Admission tax All Ages All Sales Final.

Show time: 8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM
Tickets: $42
Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com
Event website: www.stereolab.co.uk

The Rio Theatre present protocol : masks are highly encouraged except when eating or drinking

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Cosponsored by The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz

Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes #1 New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell for a discussion about Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering. In this provocative new work, Malcolm Gladwell returns for the first time in twenty-five years to the subject of social epidemics and tipping points, this time with the aim of explaining the dark side of contagious phenomena.

Through a series of riveting stories, Gladwell traces the rise of a new and troubling form of social engineering. He takes us to the streets of Los Angeles to meet the world's most successful bank robbers, rediscovers a forgotten television show from the 1970s that changed the world, visits the site of a historic experiment on a tiny cul-de-sac in northern California, and offers an alternate history of two of the biggest epidemics of our day: COVID and the opioid crisis. Revenge of the Tipping Point is Gladwell's most personal book yet. With his characteristic mix of storytelling and social science, he offers a guide to making sense of the contagions of modern world. It's time we took tipping points seriously.

Malcolm Gladwell is the author of eight New York Times bestsellers: The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, David and Goliath, Talking to Strangers, The Bomber Mafia and Revenge of the Tipping Point. He is also the co-founder of Pushkin Industries, an audio production company that produces audiobooks like Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon, as well as podcasts including Revisionist History, Broken Record, The Happiness Lab, Against the Rules, and Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage. Gladwell has been included in the Time 100 Most Influential People list and was named one of Foreign Policy’s Top Global Thinkers. Previously, he was a staff writer for The New Yorker. Gladwell was born in England and grew up in rural Ontario. He lives in New York.

Each ticket is $30 and includes a signed paperback copy of the book. More information and tickets at https://bookshopsantacruz.com/malcolm-gladwell

Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM
Tickets: $30
Advance tickets: www.tickettailor.com
Event website: www.bookshopsantacruz.com

The Rio Theatre present protocol : masks are highly encouraged except when eating or drinking

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Adventure Night

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Hot on the heels of the Festival that is held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in over 600 communities and more than 40 countries across the globe, the Banff World Tour celebrates amazing achievements in outdoor storytelling and filmmaking worldwide.

From the over 400 entries submitted into the Festival each year, award-winners and audience favorites are among the films that are carefully selected to play in theatres around the world. Traveling to remote vistas, analyzing topical environmental issues, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports the 2024/2025 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.

This year's fall screening with feature all new films from the SANDSTONE Playlist. Please check any advisory before purchasing tickets.

The Streif | 2024, Austria, 4 min
Fabio Wibmer is back on snow! This time crashing the preparations for the most legendary ski race in the world: the Streif. River Mamma | 2023, USA, (11 min) Advisory: Coarse Language


River Mamma follows Elisha McArthur, a lifelong raft guide and single mom and her relationship with her teenage goth daughter, Charlotte, who has no interest in rivers at all.


109 Below (2024 Best Film - Mountain Sports*) | 2023, USA, 14 min
109 Below tells a tale of resilience and grit when elite rescue volunteers go out of their way to save the lives of strangers.

Keep It Burning | 2024, Spain, 32 min
The Karakora, is the wildest mountain range in the world and Nameless Tower beckons to climbers who approach. Edu Marin, his brother Alex and father Novato attempt the second free ascent of Eternal Flame 33 years after the first ascent by Wolfgang Guilich and Kurt Albert, and 13 years after Alex and Thomas Huber's first free ascent.

Welcome to the Pit | 2024, Canada, (15 min) Advisory: Coarse Language
in 2011, Steve Matthews had a bright idea. With his kids completely hooked on snowboarding, he rallied a few friends and set out to build Yellowknife's first and only rope tow.
Advisory: Coarse language

Dolomites (Tour Edit) | 2024, France, 33 min
Mountain biking free solo and more...Kilian Bron and his team take you on a thrilling and history-rich adventure, riding the steepest trails of the Dolomites.

Undammed | 2024, USA, 17 min
After witnessing a massive fish kill on her ancestral home waters, Yurok tribal attorney Amy Bowers Cordalis dedicated her life to reversing the generations-long destruction wrought by the Klamath River dams. Undammed follows her journey to free the Klamath, from testifying before Congress to passing down fishing traditions within her young family.

Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM
Tickets: $23
Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com
Event website: www.banffcentre.ca

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Since gaining prominence in the early 2000’s, ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro has mesmerized audiences with his innovative and dynamic style, taking the instrument to dizzying new heights. Over a dozen solo albums, Shimabukuro has shown a knack for moving effortlessly between genres, sometimes in the same song. After being taught the instrument by his mother at age four, Jake became a local phenom, performing on his own and in a local group Pure Heart. Early in his solo career he became a YouTube sensation when his cover of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral. Since then, Jake has gone on to play the world’s most venerable venues, from The Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House and The N.O. Jazz Fests and collaborated with some of the world’s greatest musicians, including Yo-Yo Ma, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, Jimmy Buffett, Jack Johnson, Bette Midler, Ziggy Marley, Sonny Landreth, Billy Strings, Lukas & Willie Nelson and Warren Haynes. Shimabukuro has also won his share of awards and, just a few years ago he was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as a Member for the National Council on the Arts.

Show time: 8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM
Tickets: $40 Gen, $60 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.pulseproductions.net
Event website: www.jakeshimabukuro.com

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¡Viva el mariachi! A new generation takes mariachi to whole new heights—2x Latin GRAMMY®-nominee Mariachi Herencia de México pushes the boundaries of traditional mariachi music. Simultaneously honoring the past, celebrating the present, and creating the future of mariachi music, Mariachi Herencia de México presents an electrifying and unforgettable night of Mexican music and culture.

The historic tradition of mariachi music has its roots of origin in cities such as Guadalajara and Mexico City. As the ever-evolving genre’s influence spread, it reached Chicago and birthed Mariachi Herencia de México. The band has issued five chart-topping albums and has performed all across the North American continent, paving the way for a new generation of mariachi musicians. Nuestra Herencia, their 2017 debut album, topped the Latin streaming charts and earned the band their first Latin GRAMMY®-nomination for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album. 2018’s Herencia de la Tierra Mía and the two-volume series, Esencia and Esencia, Vol. 2 issued in 2019 and 2020, respectively, charted atop all major streaming platforms and industry charts. In 2022, Herederos appeared as the band were performing a wildly successful North American tour. Herederos received a 2023 Latin GRAMMY® nomination for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album. The young, virtuosic band is composed of 14 musicians, ages 18-32, representing a new bicultural generation in the United States.

Show time: 7:30 PM, doors 6:30 PM
Tickets: $46.62 Gen, $64.10 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.kuumbwajazz.org
Event website: www.mariachiherenciademexico.com

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Join Grammy nominated multi-instrumentalist Jai Uttal for an evening of celebration, kirtan and a very special concert with his world music band, The Pagan Love Orchestra. Performing old and new songs, touching on many moods and colors, Jai & friends invite you to dance, sing, cry, laugh and celebrate together!

This show, originally scheduled for April 12th, has moved to September 27th to accommodate Jai's foot surgery in March. Tickets purchased for April 12th will be honored Sept 27th

Show time: 8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM
Tickets: $30
Advance tickets: www.pulseproductions.net
Artists Website: www.jaiuttal.com

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"Hurray! We have adult beverages!

The Rio is proud to partner with our friends at Moe's Alley to provide a selection of great beers, Venus canned cocktails, hard cider and sparkling wine at this show. You must be 21 and present a valid ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. We prefer cash, but will accept cards as well!"

Show time: 8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM
Tickets: $49.50 Gen, $79 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.etix.com

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Pulse is stoked to welcome back Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone to the Rio Theatre! Paula is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me.

Show time: 8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM
Tickets: $30 Gen, $45 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.pulseproductions.net
Artists website: www.paulapoundstone.com

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BLAK BEAR X RIDE THE LINE

SNAPT 5 by Logan Dullien The most anticipated surf film of 2025 Staring : Caly Marzo, Mason Ho , Noa Deane, Yago Dora , Jack Robo and More .

Ride the Line Presented by Blak Bear Surf Club . Staring Balaram Stack , Billy Kemper and the crew .

Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM
Tickets: $10
Advance tickets: www.Blakbearsurfclub.com

The Rio Theatre present protocol : masks are highly encouraged except when eating or drinking

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"Hurray! We have adult beverages!

The Rio is proud to partner with our friends at Moe's Alley to provide a selection of great beers, Venus canned cocktails, hard cider and sparkling wine at this show. You must be 21 and present a valid ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. We prefer cash, but will accept cards as well!"

Show time: 8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM
Tickets: $49.50 Gen, $69.50 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.etix.com