Jenny Tian: Ripe

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, November 22 for a performances from the very funny and talented Australian comic, Jenny Tian. Sunday, November 22 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm VIP Tickets (First 5 rows, Centre section) $47.25 + s/c Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $36.75 + s/c Balcony (GA) $36.75 + s/c … Read more

Cirque Du Slay – A Queer Circus Spectacle

Slay. Serve. Circus! 2025’s Sold-Out Circus Show Returns to the Rio Theatre This July! Think you know circus? Think again. On Thursday, July 30th, Du Jour Marketing and April O’Peel Productions brings Cirque Du Slay back to the Rio Theatre for a one-night-only spectacle of drag, circus, comedy, and unapologetic star power. Expect jaw-dropping aerial … Read more

The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show

A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret await at The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show on Saturday, July 30! Local luminary April O’Peel has curated a show full of wonder sure to dazzle and delight our fun loving audience! The theme is NO THEME! That’s right! These talented performers will each be performing one act … Read more

James Franco’s “Desert Films”

Join us May 29-30 at the Rio Theatre for “Desert Films,” a bold, live stage work starring Academy Award–nominated actor and filmmaker James Franco and Blaine Kern in a cinematic storytelling series exploring the nature and cost of fame. Written, directed, and starring Franco—who also created the artwork for the production’s poster—the piece blends theatre … Read more

Desert Films

Join us May 29-30 at the Rio Theatre for “Desert Films,” a bold, live stage work starring Academy Award–nominated actor and filmmaker James Franco and Blaine Kern in a cinematic storytelling series exploring the nature and cost of fame. Written, directed, and starring Franco—who also created the artwork for the production’s poster—the piece blends theatre … Read more

Travis Holp: Life After Life Live

Travis Holp Live is an unforgettable evening of connection, healing, and hope. Join internationally known medium and author Travis Holp as he delivers powerful, evidential messages from loved ones in spirit to members of the audience. Blending heart and insight, Travis reminds audiences that love never dies, and that our connections to those who’ve passed are closer than … Read more

LLoyd Cole

Lloyd Cole will take to the road in 2026 with a run of solo shows in North America, including a stop in Vancouver at the Rio Theatre on Thursday, October 15. Cole’s elegant solo live performances in recent years have been predominantly acoustic, but for these concerts he has decided to go electric. The performance … Read more

CAFTCAD Presents: The Art of Costume Design

CAFTCAD Presents: The Art of Costume Design In partnership with the Rio Theatre  Join us for a special afternoon celebrating the artistry, storytelling, and craft behind costume design for film and television. This in-depth panel and Q&A bringing together three internationally acclaimed, award-winning designers whose work has shaped some of today’s most iconic characters and … Read more

Wes Barker

Wes Barker is the funniest magician touring today! Wild tricks, hilarious stories, and incredible feats. A magic show like you’ve never experienced. You may recognize Wes from his TV show (Big Trick Energy) or other appearances on Kill Tony, America’s Got Talent, Ellen, Syfy, MTV, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us (which he won). Wes also has … Read more

TROVADORAS: A Celebration of Women Songwriters of Latin America

VLACC is proud to once again present Canto Vivo in Concert with TROVADORAS: A Celebration of Women Songwriters of Latin America, an afternoon honouring the powerful and poetic women whose songs have helped shape the musical soul of Latin America. Before renowned divas and crooners delighted international audiences with their renditions of Gracias a la Vida and Bésame Mucho, the creators of … Read more