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The Fifth Annual Vancouver Burlesque Marathong Vancouver’s biggest and most varied night of burlesque is back! 25 of the best and newest acts in town! With a diverse cast of performers from across the burlesque scene in Vancouver this event is a fantastic showcase of one of the hotbeds of Burlesque.  Come cheer as they … Read more

Oh Canada! We stand on guard for HUMANITY! In honour of the upcoming Canada Day, The Fictionals and friends are celebrating everything hilarious and horrible about the great white north with Improv Against Humanity: Maple Magic! We’ll preview some of the upcoming Canadians Against Humanity cards for the live audience tournament, give away epic prizes, … Read more

Who run the world? Girls! Join The Fictionals and special guests on Wednesday, March 20 at the Rio Theatre for the annual Ladies Against Humanity special! Some of the funniest women from around Vancouver will bring CAH to life during our live tournament, give out sweet prizes, and crown the next Most Horrible Person in … Read more

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 scene will be inspired by the world of theatre, as well as the winning … Read more

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 Cavern Club in Liverpool and … Read more

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 | $25 at the door Saturday, May 27 Doors 7:00 pm … Read more

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 East Van artists and special … Read more

How-dyyyyyyy! Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, November 21 for one of our favourite annual events – The legendary East Van Opry! 2026 will mark the 13th anniversary of this unstoppable live music event that celebrates “country” music – with a decidedly East Van twist, featuring performances from a host of your favourite local … Read more

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 a good laugh…) Friday, December 8 With Alannah Brittany and … Read more

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 Theatre Doors @7pm/ Show @ 8pm … Read more