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Join us at the Rio Theatre for a night of curated climbing films – the BEST of Brit Rock! Acclaimed filmmaker Alastair Lee‘s “Asgard Project,” “Climbing Blind,”  and “On Sight” are three of the best adventure climbing films of all time, and have won 42 international awards. Come celebrate these legendary films on the big … Read more

Sunday, May 5 Doors 11:00 am  | Show 12:00 pm *Please arrive on time. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/s for this event. Complete show info and tickets can be found HERE

CANCELLED Due to unforeseen circumstances BEN LEE has to cancel the upcoming concert but intends to return to the market later in the year   For more information contact Live Nation or your ticket providers

Back with the best in comedy, Just For Laughs Vancouver, in association with SiriusXM Canada, returns with the festival bringing many of today’s biggest names in comedy to venues around Vancouver, running from February 16- 25, 2023. Western Canada’s biggest comedy festival hits stages and streets across the city for 10-hilarious-days of star-powered stand-up, podcasts, … Read more

SAILOR ST. CLAIRE, SCARLETT O’HAIRDYE, SIN DE LA ROSA, SOPHIE MALTEASE, AND DIAMOND MINX PRESENT BECHDEL TEST BQ Saturday, November 30 Doors 8:00 pm | Show 9:00 pm Advance tickets $25 HERE | $30 at the door. *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes not accepted for this event. When … Read more

Witness the powerful synergy of cutting-edge technology and live music as Beatdapp, one of Vancouver’s leading music tech startups, presents an electrifying Battle of the Bands at the Rio Theatre! This unforgettable night brings together the hidden musical talents of our internal tech team and the finest local bands for a showdown you won’t want … Read more

Meet Sonia Furstenau and your BC Green Mt. Pleasant by-election candidate! A by-election is coming soon to the East Van and Mt. Pleasant neighbourhoods to replace outgoing MLA Melanie Mark. This is the perfect opportunity to have your voice heard. Come meet BC Green leader Sonia Furstenau and your BC Green candidate* for the by-election. … Read more

Back with the best in comedy, Just For Laughs Vancouver, in association with SiriusXM Canada, returns with the festival bringing many of today’s biggest names in comedy to venues around Vancouver, running from February 16- 25, 2023. Western Canada’s biggest comedy festival hits stages and streets across the city for 10-hilarious-days of star-powered stand-up, podcasts, … Read more

Bappa Mazumder & Elita Karem Presented by Dhaka Club Vancouver Bangladeshi stars Bappa Mazumder and Dilshad Karim Elita will be coming to perform with Bappa Mazumder’s band, Dalchhut, live onstage at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, April 27. Get ready, and let’s all make the lasting memories together. Bappa Mazumder is a versatile Bangladeshi singer, … Read more

Hosted by Nhi Do & Jesse Inocalla, killer new horror shorts with filmmakers Q&As, magic from Aleister Crane, Costume Contest, Film & Script Awards, Melody Mangler burlesque & Caravan of Curiosities (Fire act & Snakes Burlesque!) Sunday, October 15 Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. … Read more