Get ready to boogie down at The Rio Theatre as we turn back the clock for a night of nonstop 70’s disco magic! Featuring a high-energy live stage show from DISCOBABY, The Retrolytes band, Anushka Kashyap, + more, plus a 70s costume contest with prizes and an all-out dance party that will keep you groovin’ … Read more
Join us on Saturday, September 20, as we premiere the first three episodes of The Wheel Deal documentary series! This is a series following the rise and fall and rise again of Vancouver’s first roller derby team: Terminal City. (And yes, this is the sport on rollerskates where people slam into each other at full … Read more
(A Night of) STORIES, POEMS, INTRIGUE, & THEATRE! Presenting a night composed of equal parts storytelling and poetry, as two-time World Poetry Slam Champion and published author, Joaquín Zihuatanejo, brings his one-person show to the Rio Theatre for one night only. Never sacrificing substance for style, Joaquín’s manic and passionate performance has been called by … Read more
Forget everything you thought you knew about circus. This isn’t your childhood big top, this is something curious and queer. Vancouver Pride Week is hitting the Rio Theatre on Thursday, July 31 as co-producers April O’Peel Productions and Du Jour Marketing present CIRQUE DU SLAY, a provocative and powerful night of drag, circus, comedy, and … Read more
Metta Grove is a visionary art concert that merges the essence of cinematic films, guided meditations, sound journeys, and psychedelic experiences. It is a multimedia symphony that evokes nourishing relaxation, wonder, and euphoria. Simon Haiduk is a multimedia artist whose work blends visual and sonic expressions, exploring themes of nature, consciousness, and spiritual energy. His … Read more
Beloved scholarly pop culture podcast, Material Girls, is coming to the Rio Theatre for a one-night-only live show. Featuring familiar segments from the show, as well as some new shenanigans, the night is sure to be a hoot! Join co-hosts Hannah McGregor and Marcelle Kosman for an evening of playful banter, deep(ish) academic dives, and visual gags only … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre for The Saving Soles Soirée: The Dayton Boot Factory Fundraiser to benefit and help support the rebuilding of the Dayton Boot Factory and its East Van Artist community after the recent, devastating fire that knocked them down on April 23, 2025. This isn’t just about rebuilding a building—it’s about … Read more
Toronto comic Jacob Balshin is moving to Vancouver for two months. To celebrate his time in Vancouver, Jacob will be performing at the Rio Theatre on his last day in the city. An award winning stand-up, Jacob was named one of Toronto’s Top 10 Influencers of 2025 by the Toronto Star and has also been … Read more
The Vancouver Burlesque Co. welcomes you to the finale show of their Spring 2025 Season. Join us as we celebrate our student’s accomplishments, onstage in a sizzling season wrap-up! Prepare yourself for amazing large group acts, and some stunning soloists. These shows are pure magic, sparkle and fun, and we can’t wait to share the evening with friends, … Read more
Live Nation Presents Martin Amini is a stand up comic based in Los Angeles, California and born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. Martin draws comedic inspiration from his diverse heritage, crafting a unique blend of humor that resonates universally. Growing up with an Iranian father and a Bolivian mother, Martin’s multicultural background provides rich … Read more
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