# Event Details - **Event Name**: Greg Sestero Presents: Big Shark & The Room at the Rio Theatre - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: “Oh, hai Shark!” Join us at the Rio Theatre on Tuesday, August 25 with host Greg Sestero – star of the pop-culture phenomenon THE ROOM, and author of the best-selling memoir, THE DISASTER ARTIST – for a double billing of Tommy Wiseau‘s aforementioned debut feature followed by his sophomore follow-up, BIG SHARK. Who better to explain Wiseau’s latest opus (and the enigma himself!) than Greg Sestero? It’s a night of movies, insight, conversation and laughs. (And… merch! There will be sweet, sweet merch.) Auteur Tommy Wiseau (whose 2003 benchmark THE ROOM ranks among the greatest cult-movie films of all time) finally returns to the cinematic landscape with another tasty morsel made especially for his legion of hungry movie-loving fans: BIG SHARK. For the uninitiated: A marvel of modern cinema, Tommy Wiseau‘s THE ROOM is so powerful that it will, literally, “tear you apart.” (Or, maybe just your brain. And occasionally your eyeballs.) In the pantheon of you-gotta-see-it-to-believe-it, best-worst movies, it’s quite possible that nothing tops THE ROOM. It’s the CITIZEN KANE of bad movies! And truly, truly, the best (trust!) way to experience this “masterpiece” is in the dark, on the big screen, and with a packed audience of confused (and enthused) lovers of director Wiseau’s bizarre cinematic oddity that has morphed into a pop-culture phenomenon. Having Sestero (who parlayed his portrayal of “Mark” in THE ROOM into an acclaimed best-seller that was ultimately adapted into the 2017 feature, THE DISASTER ARTIST) on-hand to answer audience questions and provide unique insight makes for a very, very memorable night. Greg will be available before the films, during intermission, and afterwards to sign delicious merch and take photos! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tuesday, August 25 Greg Sestero Presents: BIG SHARK & THE ROOM Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets $30 plus s/c | $35+ s/c at the door Guests attending the double feature will receive a wristband upon entry. THE ROOM Movie 9:30 pm *Screening as part of a double feature. Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE ROOM (Tommy Wiseau / 2003 / 99 mins / 14A) Johnny is a successful banker with great respect for and dedication to the people in his life, especially his future wife Lisa. The happy-go-lucky guy sees his world being torn apart when his friends begin to betray him one-by-one. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BIG SHARK (Tommy Wiseau, 2023 / 104 mins / NR) EXCLUSIVE FILM! Three firefighters: Georgie, Patrick, and Tim must save New Orleans from a gigantic shark, can New Orleans survive? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Minors permitted to THE ROOM. Must be 18+ for BIG SHARK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. *Unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 60 minutes before showtime. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca *Please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for snacks at concession. *All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds, no exchanges. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/greg-sestero-presents-big-shark-and-the-room-at-the-rio-theatre/200030441722625 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, theatre, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 14 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V5N 1W1 - **lat**: 49.262 - **long**: -123.07049 - **full address**: 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V5N 1W1 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Greg Sestero Presents: Big Shark & The Room at the Rio Theatre - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2b9a564692a247f3638a5fd061332bda222747995ba91637df9814c307c03eb0-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1787512496 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Greg Sestero Presents: Big Shark & The Room at the Rio Theatre being held? - **A:** Greg Sestero Presents: Big Shark & The Room at the Rio Theatre takes place on Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V5N 1W1. - **Q**: Who is organizing Greg Sestero Presents: Big Shark & The Room at the Rio Theatre? - **A:** Greg Sestero Presents: Big Shark & The Room at the Rio Theatre is organized by The Rio Theatre. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Rio Theatre's events? - **A:** The Rio Theatre has 270+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. The Rio Theatre has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Greg Sestero Presents: Big Shark & The Room at the Rio Theatre is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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