Archives: Events

The Big Easy Funk Ensemble teams up with Disco Funeral and Subscura to bring an amazing night of music and performance arts to the Rio Theater.   Doors 7pm/ Show 8pm Tickets are $15 advance and $18 at the door. Advance tickets available by clicking HERE The Big Easy Funk Ensemble celebrates the amazing variety … Read more

ACTING PROCESS AND IMPROV WORKSHOP with Gabriel Carter and Chilton Crane In this workshop we shall be exploring, navigating, and investigating the acting process in a incremental fashion, coupled with free form, imaginative improvisational work to compliment. This workshop has been structured to meet the needs of both beginning and intermediate students of acting. 19+ … Read more

Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network presents a documentary… Promising Practices in Indigenous Communities in Saskatchewan Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan are experiencing HIV and AIDS rates among highest in Canada. Many communities are taking ownership of their health using culturally appropriate practices and addressing the epidemic. These are their stories. It is our hope that this film … Read more

Roquemore Productions presents A Night of Petty & Nicks with Top Vancouver Tribute acts Perfectly Petty and Gold Dust Gypsy. Saturday, February 8 Doors 7:30 | show 8:00 pm Advance tickets $30 HERE Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, February 8 to celebrate the music and artistry of two of the most influential … Read more

Join the UNYA 2-Spirit Collective and West Coast LEAF for a night of celebration, popcorn, and advocacy to push for true gender-affirming, trauma-informed and culturally safe care. Join us to watch two short films that explore what gender affirming care means to the 2-Spirit Collective. Hear from 2-Spirit youth about why this matters and add … Read more

Nerds, Assemble! The Geekenders are excited to bring one of their most popular past productions back to the Rio Theatre on Friday, June 24.  ‘A MARVEL-OUS COMIC STRIP!’ is a burlesque show that celebrates the Marvel characters you know and love with energetic dancing, comedy, and cheeky satire created by artists just as nerdy as … Read more

From the producers behind the iconic annual East Van Opry comes…. A Little Opry! Join us at the Rio Theatre for A Little Opry, as some of East Van’s finest roots performers come together for a smaller, more intimate live music show. Presented by VIM House, Vancouver Folk Music Festival and The East Van Opry … Read more

We’re naughty. We’re nice. But we’ve got lice! Cult filmmaker and legendary provocateur extraordinnaire John Waters is bringing his signature holiday chaos back to the Rio Theatre’s stage with his solo comedy tour, officially titled A John Waters Christmas, for TWO nights in December – so expect nothing less than Waters’ hot, irreverent take on the … Read more