Katie Boyle

The East Van Laugh RioT welcomes comedian Katie Boyle to the Rio Theatre’s stage for a night of laughter on Thursday, September 17. Thursday, September 17 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets on sale April 24 @ 9:00 am HERE Katie Boyle is an … Read more

An Evening with Bells Larsen

RANGE + Sleepy Queer Productions Present A documentary about the making of Bells Larsen‘s critically-acclaimed album. Screening to be followed by a Q&A + an acoustic set by Bells. In 2022, Bells Larsen recorded the “high” voice he had lived with for years just before starting testosterone. After his voice dropped, he returned to the … Read more

Smashed Potato Kids: Vancouver Sketchfest

Smashed Potato Kids presents the 3rd Annual Vancouver Sketch Comedy Festival + After Party. This year, we’re taking things to the next level. With a stacked lineup of celebrity judges, we’ve curated a wild showcase of the best sketch comedy and video creators around. Backed by incredible sponsors, we’re awarding over $10,000 in prizes to the … Read more

Paul Chowdhry AI: Artificial Indian

Multi-award-winning stand-up comedian and one of the UK’s top-selling live acts, Paul Chowdhry brings his latest show AI: Artificial Indian to Vancouver for one night only on May 8, 2026. Fresh off his sold-out 2025 UK arena tour Englandia, Paul delivers his signature mix of bold cultural commentary, observational humor, and razor-sharp wit. Widely regarded … Read more

Do Go On: Canada Tour 2026

Do Go On is a comedy/history podcast hosted by Australian Comedians Dave Warneke, Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart. Every week since 2015 they’ve taken it in turns to pick a topic from history and report back. Over ten years and 500+ episodes later, they’ve covered everything from Dolly Parton to Bigfoot, Chernobyl to the real … Read more

Outside Voices: Songs of Love & Letting Go

Outside Voices returns to the Rio Theatre with an evening of powerful choral music exploring love from the beginning and the end. Featuring both OV choirs across two performances, the concert blends live guitar and drums with fresh arrangements and choir favorites from the Outside Voices repertoire. Audiences will hear songs by artists such as … Read more

Just Joni

Brixxhouse Arts in partnership with The Rio Theatre present: Come celebrate the music, lyrics and visual artistry of one of Canada’s national treasures, Joni Mitchell. It’s also her 83rd birthday! The evening features many of Ms. Mitchell’s most iconic songs performed live by a full band and vocalists, set against a visual backdrop of her extraordinary artwork. Interspersed with video … Read more

Burlesque Long Form

An astounding collection of top notch Vancouver burlesque performers will take to the Rio Theatre‘s stage on Saturday, June 20 for Burlesque Long Form. In an artistic challenge set by producer and noted performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will have one chance to perform a full ten minute act. Will the performers be able to please, tease … Read more

Ellipses

Witness the debut performance of 16 emerging dance and interdisciplinary artists. A labour of experimentation, independence, and virtuosity; this performance features 15 original works that explore the individual as part of groups, constant distance, and the dedication to original thought in the styles of contemporary, jazz, hiphop, ballet, and more. Tuesday, April 28 Doors: 7:00 … Read more