Events
Vancouver Burlesque Co. Presents: Summer Student Showcase
The Vancouver Burlesque Co. is ready to kick off their newest season by celebrating the 2023 Graduates of our Act Development program. These students have been working for months and have put together their first solos for your viewing pleasure! Come cheer on some fresh and fun performers as
The Critical Hit Show: A #DNDLive Improvised Epic Fantasy Spooktacular!
The live, smash hit epic comedy THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW returns to the Rio Theatre’s stage on Wednesday, October 23 for more monstrous mirth, merriment, and snacks! Prepare yourself for a night of laughter, as some of Vancouver’s best comedic performers grace the stage in a night featuring intrepid players
East Van Laugh RioT: Comedy Fridays at the Rio Theatre
East Van Laugh RioT Presented by Charlie Demers and Friends The Rio Theatre‘s live comedy night, featuring Vancouver’s top stand-up comedians from CBC, Netflix, Just For Laughs and more, returns for another night of good times on Friday, September 15. (Because we could all use a good
Teton Gravity Research: Legend Has It
Teton Gravity Research (TGR) is rolling into town for the winter kick-off celebration of the year! On Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, join us at the Rio Theatre as we bring our 28th annual ski and snowboard film, LEGEND HAS IT, to the big screen. Come early
Boobies for Burgundy: A Cancer Battle Fundraiser
The Rio Theatre and FAME Productions Proudly Presents Boobies for Burgundy! A Cancer Battle Fundraiser. Burgundy Brixx has been providing musical, theatrical and cabaret-style entertainment in Vancouver, across British Columbia and beyond since 2008. Former producer of Kitty Nights Productions – seven time winner of The Georgia Straight’s “Best of
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