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The Rio is a proud host of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival ——————————— For 27 years, Out On Screen has proudly showcased films that illuminate the transformative moments in the lives of queer people – telling stories of the journeys we have taken to find ourselves, each other and our place in the world. Every … Read more

Vancouver’s favourite “nerdlesque” troupe the Geekenders return to the Rio Theatre on Friday, August 24 with their most requested, most zany, most off-the-wall variety show yet… He is not a demon. He is a lizard, a shark, a heat-seeking panther. He wants to be Bob Denver on acid playing the accordion. He is Nicolas Cage. … Read more

All we want for Christmas is..                     THE 90’s MERRY CHRISTMAS BURLESQUE SHOW!!! Saturday, December 19 Doors at 8PM, Show at 9PM Tix: $15/ in advance $20/ at the door Advanced tickets available HERE *All tickets 19+ ID for entry and bar service **Groupons and passes not … Read more

The Canadian Pacific Blues Society is very pleased to Present “The Beale Street Blues Bopper”  & “The King of Grit”, Little Victor with the Harpdog Brown Band on Sunday August 30, 2015 here at the RIO Theatre. Special Guests will be the Harpdog Brown Traveling Blues Show. This show will knock your socks off.  Think old school … Read more

The Runaway Four and missingNo present: BONUS STAGE A night of gaming-inspired entertainment at The Rio Theatre. (19+ event, booze and partial nudity) Live music performed by: The Runaway Four: Video game medley machines! missingNo: Face-melting video game fusion! Sensual burlesque featuring: Roe Butts Pixie Lated Scout Starling Rainbowglitz Debate by Geeks versus Nerds Vancouver: … Read more

      Live Nations proudly presents: LeE HARVeY OsMOND with guests SAT, NOV 21 The Rio Theatre, Vancouver 19+ / General Admission Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm Tix available here: >> http://bit.ly/1RW8aBy << Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000 Tickets available at Red Cat Records and all Ticketmaster Outlets Tickets (incl. GST) $32.50 (Plus FMF & Service charges) … Read more

Its been an exciting Women’s World Cup season so far! Join us for the Final game on the big screen at the Rio! Doors at 3pm Game starts 4pm Admission is FREE! 19+ main floor with bar service Plus All Ages balcony. Come early as seats will fill up fast

Ron Sexsmith With guests MONDAY, MAY 15 19+ / General Admission Seated Doors: 7:00PM / Show: 8:00PM Facebook Presale: Monday, Feb 27 from 10am – 10pm Password: CONCERT Public On Sale: Tuesday, Feb 28 at 10am Get Tickets: http://bit.ly/2mgcasmTickets: (Incl. GST) $38.50 + s/c   -Ron Sexsmith Online- Website: http://www.ronsexsmith.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronsexsmith Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSexsmith YouTube: … Read more

The world renowned Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society celebrates the twelfth season with a very special edition of Canada’s longest running burlesque show! This spectacular show will showcase a diverse selection of the groups favorites acts from this past season, some older favorites from the vault, and some new surprises. With a cast of about thirty … Read more

On the cusp of spring and summer, celebrate the many facets of femininity as they emerge into the beckoning day and smoulder through the intoxicating evening. Fierce and beautiful burlesque unfolds to the lush interpretations of a 10 piece orchestra playing classical, jazz, and modern day music. Pandora and the Locksmiths present “Awakenings” featuring New … Read more