Events

The Fictionals Comedy Co. Presents Improv Against Humanity: Curtains Up!

All the world’s a stage, and The Fictionals are back on one of our favourites for a special Improv Against Humanity on Wednesday, May 15. We’re breaking open the official CAH Theatre Pack for our players to bring to life! Each

The Fab Fourever: A Beatles Tribute Night

The Fab Fourever is a musical production that will transport you back in time – to a time they call the sixties. A time when the music was a soundtrack to a generation. Full of that raw energy, witty humour, and that undeniable charisma that took the Beatles from the

The Empire Strips Back: A Sci-Fi Burlesque Adventure

Vancouver’s favourite ‘nerdlesque’ troupe, the Geekenders, return to East Van’s Rio Theatre with a revamped version of their smash hit production The Empire Strips Back: A Sci-Fi Burlesque Adventure.   Friday, May 26 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm Tickets $20 advance HERE |

The East Van Opry: 10th Anniversary Celebration!

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, October 21 for one of our favourite annual events – The legendary East Van Opry! This will mark the 10th anniversary of the legendary live music event that celebrates “country” music East Van style, featuring performances from a host of your favourite

The East Van Opry XI

How-dyyyyyyy! Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, October 19 for one of our favourite annual events – The legendary East Van Opry! 2024 will mark the 11th anniversary of the legendary live music event that celebrates “country” music – with a decidedly East Van twist, featuring

The 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, December 8. (Because we could all use

The Drive: Live Screening

East Van Entertainment is pleased to announce the premiere of THE DRIVE on August 27th. The premiere will take place here at The Rio Theatre (Heart of East Van)  The Drive is a new online drama series showcasing Vancouver artists and the Commercial Drive neighbourhood Aug 27th @ The Rio

The Dressing Room

Join us at the Rio Theatre for an exclusive screening of the new web series comedy THE DRESSING ROOM. A documentary crew follows the backstage life of a touring musical called “Balloon Boy,” where the cast and crew do what they can on a daily basis to make sure the

The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin

The East Van Laugh RioT Presents The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin “@zachsherwin’s crossword show brings all the best things together: comedy, crosswords, and hip hop.” (Natalie Portman) The Crossword Show is a live comedy performance hosted by Zach Sherwin (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “Epic

The Critical Hit Show: The Extra Special Holiday Special

The live, smash hit epic comedy THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW returns to the Rio Theatre’s stage on Wednesday, December 18 for more monstrous mirth, merriment, and snacks! (And maybe some mistletoe…?!?) Prepare yourself for a generous dose of laughter and holiday cheer, as some of Vancouver’s best comedic performers grace

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: [email protected]

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