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“An honest + inspiring hip-hop album that shines a light on the humanity of mental illness + on his brother’s sudden passing.” Thurs. May 28th Doors open at 8pm, and live performances start at 9pm sharp. *Please Note this event is ALL AGES. +19 for bar service in restricted areas. After years of trying to … Read more

Join “the Sultans of Swamp R&B” (William Shatner) MonkeyJunk and special guest blues guitarist David Gogo for a sweet n’ dirty night of live music at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, May 1. Friday, May 1 Doors 7:00 / Show 8:00 $20 / Advance HERE $25 / Door Strictly 19+ w/ID In their relatively short … Read more

Join Vancouver’s own directing duo, the Twisted Twins (Jen and Sylvia Soska – ‘American Mary,’ ‘Dead Hooker in a Trunk’) at the Rio Theatre for a Kickstarter party and fundraiser for their upcoming graphic novel, KILL-CRAZY NYMPHOS ATTACK! Check out their Kickstarter link for more information on thei project here –>www.kickstarter.com/projects/1556892230/kill-crazy-nymphos-attack Hosted by the twins … Read more

Join us April 29th @ 8pm for Tomboy Survival Guide. Part of the Verses Festival. Doors at 7pm. ** Special guests on the night include Kinnie Starr and Veda Hille. There will be ASL interpreters. Tickets $20 in advance/ $25 at the door Buy tickets for Tomboy Survival Guide (Selling fast) Tomboy Survival Guide is part … Read more

Join us April 24 @ 12:30 pm for All-Star Slam $6 IN ADVANCE, $10 AT THE DOOR Buy tickets for All-Star Slam Are your students finding poetry boring? Unexciting? An archaic form practiced by old people obsessed with nature? Try All-Star Slam. It brings the poignancy, hilarity, and immediacy of slam poetry competitions to the … Read more

Join Geekenders as they revisit their popular nerdy cabaret ‘Full Frontal Nerdity’, combining the irreverence of the Muppets and the polish and showmanship of a Vegas showgirl revue with all of your favourite fandoms. June 3rd Doors at 7pm/ show at 8pm Tickets are $9 in advance/$12 at the door Strictly 19+! riotheatretickets.ca Called a … Read more

Saturday, May 23rd   Show 7pm.  Doors 6:30pm. Caravan World Rhythms & Kamal’s Video Palace present The New Generation of Indian Music Maestros! Featuring Sitar Superstar NILADRI KUMAR                     &  Tabla Virtuoso ADITYA KALYANPUR Tickets $25 General / $20 Students.  VIP Reserved $35. Plus Service charges. … Read more

Live Nation Presents Rhiannon Giddens May 21, 2015 Doors at 7PM Tickets $33.50 in advance through Ticketmaster Tickets are also available by phone at 1-855-985-5000. *** +19 Event with 2 pieces of ID required From the Promoter: It was toward the end of the T Bone Burnett–curated September 2013 Another Day, Another Time concert at … Read more

Sunday, April 19th, 2015 Registration and Admission: 1:30pm – 2:30pm Presentation: 2:30pm – 9:30 pm ***PLEASE NOTE: 2 Ticket Options: 19+ AND ALL AGES SEATING PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR TICKET ACCORNINGLY Tickets available through: Modern knowledge The tour will focus on the past, present and future of the truth embargo on the extraterrestrial presence issue. Presenters will address the history … Read more

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, May 9 when three time Canadian Comedy Award-winning podcast ‘Stop Podcasting Yourself’ presents a live podcast to benefit Pat Placzek, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Featured on the Maximumfun network, ‘Stop Podcasting Yourself’ has been voted the “Best Podcast in Vancouver” by both the Georgia … Read more