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Just For Laughs Vancouver Presents ESTHER POVITSKY Saturday, February 15 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm Show Info and Tickets HERE *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Esther Povitsky’s stand up special for comedy central titled “Hot For My Name” currently streams on Paramount+ and YouTube. Earlier this year she performed … Read more

Just For Laughs Vancouver Presents HARLAND WILLIAMS Thursday, February 13 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Show Info and Tickets HERE Thursday, February 13 Doors 9:00 pm | Show 9:30 pm Show Info and Tickets HERE *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. … Read more

Live On-Stage Comedy with VHS! Joe Pickett (‘The Onion‘) and Nick Prueher (‘The Colbert Report’) have over 13,000 VHS tapes in their collection, and have been taking viewers on a guided tour through their latest and greatest finds since 2004. To celebrate two decades of this VHS nonsense, Joe and Nick will serve up their … Read more

MRG  Live Presents Kristin Key Kristin Key is a nationally headlining, queer, musical comedian with sold-out shows nationwide . Her hilarious viral videos — including the iconic LESBIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM — have garnered over 92.2 million views from more than 590,000+ dedicated followers across social media. Using comedy as a way to uplift her community … Read more

Drag Attack is BACK! And this time we’re serving New Year, Same Me. Join award-winning host and social media superstar Dandy at his award-winning show Drag Attack: Resolutions. It’s 2025, so embrace the chaos! While the world crumbles around us, and YVR airport sinks into the ocean, there’s only one certainty, you’re in for a night of fun, … Read more

Vancouver! Korean rock girl band ROLLING QUARTZ are coming to the U.S. and Canada on their 2nd tour titled Stand Up. The girls are ready to takeover the city on May 23, 2025 at the Rio Theatre! Rolling Quartz (롤링쿼츠) is a Korean rock band that debuted in 2020. They consist of 5 members: Arem, Hyunjung, Iree, Jayoung and Yeongeun. Friday, … Read more

Because our screen is bigger. Waaaaaaaay bigger. That’s why. Enjoy the ultimate game day experience on Sunday, February 8 for Super Bowl LX, as the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots at our annual (not to mention FREE!) screening and watch party at the Rio Theatre. Featuring half time show performance from Puerto Rican … Read more

Come spend New Years Eve with Vancouver’s funnest, longest running variety show, Paul Anthony’s Talent Time: New Year’s Eve at the Rio Theatre! A night of comedy, music, dance and ridiculous fun. Stick around for a late night video dance party and the ball drop with 400+ of your closest friends! Paul will be finding new … Read more

Because botox looks better on the big screen! Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, January 11 for our annual Golden Globe Awards watch party. This year’s event is being hosted by the very funny Nikki Glaser, which pretty much guarantees a night of hilarity. The Golden Globe Awards recognizes the best and brightest in … Read more

Community Trail Running presents: The Trail Running Film Festival After a great debut in 2023, and an even better follow-up in 2024-2025, the Trail Running Film Festival is back on tour in 2026 and coming to Vancouver once again! Expect another amazing evening of films, performance, inspiration, and community. Our amazing sponsors will ensure you have … Read more