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Union Events is pleased to announce a Vancouver show at the Rio Theatre with The von Trapps & guests.You cannot find another name as universally beloved as von Trapp. The story of the family who escaped Austria, moved to the United States, and toured the world singing for two decades has inspired generations since the … Read more

In 2015 Ian Fleming’s James Bond went into the public domain in Canada. So isn’t it time he paid our country a visit? JAMES BOND LIVE! is a new interactive comedy featuring the world’s favourite spy in a show created by The Simpsons’ comic book writer and Canadian Comedy Award Winner Ian Boothby. Starring The … Read more

Oh Canada! We stand on guard for HUMANITY! In honour of the upcoming Canada Day, The Fictionals and friends are celebrating everything hilarious and horrible about the great white north with Improv Against Humanity: Maple Magic! We’ll preview some of the upcoming Canadians Against Humanity cards for the live audience tournament, give away epic prizes, … Read more

The Rio Theatre presents the 57 Annual Grammy Awards broadcast live from the Staples Centre in Los Angeles. Doors 4pm / Show 5pm FREE ADMISSION! Bar Service (19+; 2 pieces of ID required) Broadcast will include live performances by Madonna, AC/DC, Eric Church and others. Contests (during commercial breaks) TBA. http://www.grammy.com/nominees

Doors 7pm / Show 8pm Tickets $25 + service charges – BUY HERE. Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000 Tickets also available at Ticketmaster Outlets + Red Cat. All ages welcomed. General Admission seating. ******************************************************** “Sensitive and vulnerable.”- ELLE “In the style of ethereal singer-songwriters such as Tori Amos and Joni Mitchell…”-Billboard “Gentle and refreshing.”-Refinery29 Leighton Meester … Read more

The Rio Theatre’s annual Oscar party returns, featuring the live televised broadcast of the 90th Annual Academy Awards. “If you think we screwed up the ending last year, wait until you see what we have planned for the 90th anniversary show!” – Jimmy Kimmel Oscars 2018 host As always – it’s live, and FREE! (Yes, … Read more

Live electronic/experimental/ambient/drone music is played live with corresponding film content presented on massive theatre sound and 60′ silver screen. Each evening is comprised of a selected variety of 15-20 minute artist showcases, with attention to creating a cohesive environment in which to experience experimental audio and video in a large-scale hifi theatre setting. CHAMBERS SISTERS … Read more

Celebrate the holiday season with some Christmas cosplay and your favourite famous friends! Friday December 19th Doors 8pm / Show 9pm Tickets $10 in advance – BUY HERE or in costume /$12 at the door Limited ALL AGES balcony tickets. Bar Service for 19+ only; 2 pieces of ID required. www.riotheatretickets.ca SHOWGURLZ is a monthly … Read more

Sunday December 14th Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm sharp! Tickets $8 advance – BUY HERE / $10 door 19+ only with bar service; 2 pieces of ID required.   The Kingsgate Chorus, MPRIS, and our new sister choir, ESCHOIR are going to sing our little hearts out for you at the Rio on December 14th! … Read more

Geekenders with the Rio Theatre present: Portal 2: The (Unauthorized) Musical A Black Comedy about Science, Family, and Space Directed by Davin Reid and Jessica Mayhew Musical Direction by Alison Jenkins Book by Fairlith Harvey Lyrics by James Dunlop Friday March 13th + Saturday March 14th DOORS AT 7PM. SHOW PROMPTLY AT 8PM. 19+ ONLY … Read more