Events
JFL Vancouver: Alingon Mitra
Just For Laughs Vancouver Presents Alingon Mitra Friday, February 20 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets HERE Alingon Mitra is a stand-up comedian and comedy writer living in New York. He has written
The Rio Theatre New Year’s Eve Party
New Years Eve at The Rio! All Star Variety Show and Dance Party including live music, comedy, burlesque, circus and don’t forget the poetry all hosted by queer cabaret comedian and award winning host, Dandy! Featuring an All Star cast of East Van Talent! The dance floor is open to
Petunia & The Vipers
Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, December 27 for a live music event with #EastVan icons Petunia & The Vipers featuring special guest Spank Williams. Louis Armstrong was once asked what his favorite kind of music was, and his response was simple; “Good music.”
Outside Voices In Stereo
Join Outside Voices Choir for our biggest winter concert yet! Two choirs. One stage. An unforgettable 150+ voice finale. Expect lush harmonies, contagious joy, and an epic super-choir set that’ll leave you buzzing. This season features songs you know and love, reimagined with the signature Outside Voices sound—rich, heartfelt, and
A John Waters Christmas: LIVE!
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
The Royal Strays: Album Release Show
The RIO Theatre is proud to present The ROYAL STRAYS album release show with very special guest ART BERGMANN Opening the night author CHRIS WALTER reads from his upcoming book “Born Too Loose: A Messy & Incomplete History of Punk” Books! Vinyl! CDs! T-Shirts and more available! Buy your Christmas
Dandy’s Christmas Carol
Join award winning host DANDY as he haunts legendary miser Ebenezer “Humbug” Scrooge (Jordy Matheson) in a jaunty tale of the true meaning of Christmas: SCARY GHOSTS and CONFRONTING TOXIC BEHAVIOUR. In this immersive drag cabaret we wretch the meaning of the holidays from the clasping clutches of Capitalists. Don’t
Broadville: An All-Women Comedy & Variety Show
Clare Voyeur presents BROADVILLE – An All-Women Comedy Variety Show! These bold, hilarious performers live and breathe the madness of showbiz! They’re appearing together to bring you their best acts in stand-up comedy, circus arts, burlesque, musical comedy, clowning, and character-driven absurdity! They’ve got gimmicks, they’ve got gags, they have
Unchartered Adventures 2: VIMFF 2025
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in November for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re
Unchartered Adventures 1: VIMFF 2025
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in November for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re