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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

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

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 show goes on, in the … Read more

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 Rap Battles of History”) in which a panel of guest entertainers solves … Read more

The live, smash hit epic comedy THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW returns to the Rio Theatre’s stage on Wednesday, December 17 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 the stage in a night featuring … Read more

The live, smash hit epic comedy returns for more monstrous merriment (and snacks!) – it’s THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW! Join Vancouver’s best comedic performers at the Rio Theatre for a very special 10th Anniversary show – the gang’s first time back on our stage in over two years! Everyone’s favourite, intrepid comedic cosplay minds hit the stage … Read more