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The Lavender Ball and Symposium: An Interactive Valentine’s Cabaret Hosted by Dandy Huzzah, Lavender Society! You are cordially invited to The Lavender Ball at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, February 11. Dress to impress while the experts of love, relationships, gender and sexuality thrill you in a symposium of dance, song, acrobatics and more! Whether you come … Read more

Join Vancouver’s own Kingsgate Chorus for their spring concert and an unforgettable night of music featuring songs by artists like Fleetwood Mac, Bonny Light Horseman, Sinead O’Connor and more directed and arranged by David Beckingham (Hey Ocean!). Monday, May 12 Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on … Read more

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) returns with a curated collection of world-class films spanning conservation, family, adventure and culture, including a standout short featuring prominent American chef and cultural storyteller David Chang chasing permit in Mexico. Among the films featured are: Against the Current — Fred Campbell brings his mother to a remote … Read more

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Friday, September 1 for a special event featuring The History of Gunpowder‘s (the six-piece freak out orchestra that tight ropes the delicate balance between order and chaos) premiere of  their new film SWALLOWS, followed by a live performance from the band and special guests Gordon Grdina’s Haram. Friday, … Read more

The Heartthrob & The Heartbreaker Starring Aljur Abrenica & Kuya Jobert Featuring Rossinite Band with a surprise special guest Presented by Groov3 Entertainment A night of entertainment and comedy with one of the Philippines’ hottest & leading actor, Aljur Abrenica and very funny and gullible Kuya Jobert Austria. Featuring Vancouver’s finest variety band, Rossinite Band … Read more

Fourth straight year of The Haunted Saloon! Join legendary host Nhi Do for the Showdown at the Saloon and see who walks away with trophies and gold. Sunday, October 20 Doors 6:00 pm | Event 6:30 pm Advance ticketing info HERE *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and … Read more

Let’s face it dahlings, it’s 2026 and one of the scarcest resources available is PURE JOY! We’ve got you covered in the The Happiest Drag Show on Earth—a full-throttle celebration of queer joy, camp, and community. Every act is meticulously designed to tickle your funny bone and warm your gay little heart!  It’s a glitter soaked love … Read more

Forget about your worries and your cares down at the Rio Theatre on Friday, September 13, when The Happiest Big Band on Earth – a 17-piece (!) jazz orchestra led by the wonderfully talented Matt Grinke – takes to the stage, playing all your favourite Disney tunes against a specially curated audio visual spectacular – … Read more

The Grames Brothers have been part of the Vancouver music scene since 1990 rocking stages at The Commodore, The Town Pump and virtually every venue in the city. Making their return for their 3rd performance at the historic Rio Theatre, the Grames Brothers make their return to thestage for the first time since the pandemic. … Read more