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Fifteen BC filmmakers. $150K in grants. Fifteen amazing series pilots in a SPECIAL SCREENING August 7th. Doors 9pm/ Show starts 9:30pm prompt (Please come early to get good seats) Admission : FREE. First come first serve Comedy and drama. Animation and doc. Sci-fi and spoof. Hitmen and brawlers. Zombies and alien protectors. Singles surviving, dating, … Read more

Come celebrate with the Burnaby ACE-IT Film & Broadcasting Program as we present our screening for the 2023-2024 year. We are proud to feature short films created by emerging filmmakers from the secondary schools across the Burnaby School District. From daring dramas to terrifying thrillers, students have been working tirelessly from sunrise to midnight to … Read more

Following a SOLD OUT performance in September, Burlesque Long Form Returns for an Encore! Five acclaimed Vancouver burlesque performers (and one very special guest from Calgary) return to the Rio Theatre‘s stage on Saturday, November 6 for Burlesque Long Form. In an artistic challenge set by producer and noted performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will … Read more

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary! An astounding collection of top notch Vancouver burlesque performers will take to the Rio Theatre‘s stage on Saturday April 26th for Burlesque Long Form. In an artistic challenge set by producer and noted performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will have one chance to perform a full ten minute act. Will the performers be … Read more

Celebrating its SIXTH Anniversary!  Five of Vancouver’s most celebrated burlesque performers (and one very special guest from Seattle!) return to the Rio Theatre‘s stage on Saturday, May 12 for Burlesque Long Form. In an artistic challenge set by producer and noted performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will have one chance to perform a full ten minute act. Will the performers be able … Read more

Bump & Grind Rewind! A tribute to the Golden Era of Burlesque We can’t spell “Burlesque” without “U”—so please: help us rock this year’s BHOF Weekend Legends Challenge!! Friday March 11th  Tickets $15 in advance 20 at the door.  Advance tickets available by clicking HERE Doors at 8pm Show at 9pm Vancouver is home to … Read more

After surviving the Battle of Endor, Stormtrooper Torin Sereta is assigned an unusual mission that may alter the outcome of the war between the Empire and Rebel Alliance. Sunday, September 22 Doors 3:00 pm | Event 3:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance tickets HERE | $12+ s/c at the … Read more

The sun will come out tomorrow… Put on a happy face for BROADWAY BURLESQUE: A Tribute to Musicals at the The Rio Theatre! On Friday, April 27, Vancouver’s biggest and brightest burlesque stars will take to the Rio stage paying homage to their favourite musicals. Top hats and tap shoes! Razzle dazzle and movie magic! … Read more

Stage legend. Social media sensation (@BroadwayBarbaraOfficial). Subtly understated international entertainment titan. Broadway Barbara makes her triumphant return to the Rio Theatre following a string of raucous, sold-out performances in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Provincetown! For this special performance, revel in the glorious excess of the spooky season as Barbara unleashes a … Read more