Events
The Pride Ball
Celebrate Vancouver Pride with the hottest party in East Van, Dandy’s Pride Ball! Hosted by TikTok star @dandyandfriends, the Lavender Society (that’s you!) celebrates what it means to express yourself. It’s an evening about loving your community and loving yourself. With a bevvy of queer performers this interactive cabaret has
The Heartthrob & The Heartbreaker: Aljur Abrenica & Kuya Jobert LIVE!
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
The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show
A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret awaits at The Rio Theatre Burlesque and Variety Show on Saturday September 2nd! 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…
A Better Trip with Shane Mauss
An Immersive Psychedelic Comedy Experience Created for a springtime residency at AREA15 in Las Vegas, award-winning comedian Shane Mauss (Conan, Kimmel, Comedy Central) returns to the Rio Theatre in 2024 with another engagement featuring this first-of-its-kind IMMERSIVE psychedelic comedy show! Visionary
Found Footage Festival: Volume 10
Joe Pickett (‘The Onion‘) and Nick Prueher (‘The Colbert Report’) return to the Rio Theatre on Friday, December 1 with the all new Found Footage Festival: Volume 10. The Found Footage Festival is one of the most entertaining shows to wind its way to our stage – a hit every
The History of Gunpowder: Film + Music Event
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
The Wizard of Bras
Get ready to be dazzled during this year’s Pride weekend, Vancouver! Geekenders – the sexy, nerdy masterminds behind unforgettable productions such as STAR WARS: A NUDE HOPE, THE MUPPET BURLESQUE SHOW, and SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE STRIPPER-VERSE –
Sue Foley LIVE!
The Rio Theatre is pleased to present blues guitar legend Sue Foley to the stage on Thursday, September 7 for an intimate and electric night. Thursday, September 7 Doors 6:45 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change. General Admission
Run N Gun 2023: After Dark & After Dark XXL
Run N Gun 2023 returns to the Rio Theatre July 11- 13, with a whopping six (!) short film blocks showcasing selections from this year’s incredible entries of this legendary local short film competition. And yes… There is even a Run N Gun Megapass available for those die-hards looking
Run N Gun 2023: The Kids Are Alright & Excellent Adventure
Run N Gun 2023 returns to the Rio Theatre July 11- 13, with a whopping six (!) short film blocks showcasing selections from this year’s incredible entries of this legendary local short film competition. And yes… There is even a Run N Gun Megapass available for those die-hards looking