Events
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, May 13! 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!
Geekenders Present: The Naboo Revue
That’s no moon! THE NABOO REVUE celebrates the stories and Star Wars characters you know and love (and secretly Google sexy fan art of in your spare time) with energetic dancing, comedy, yub nubs, and cheeky satire created by artists as nerdy as you are. The Geekenders’ popular
The Vanimation Film Festival
The Vanimation Film Festival is widely known around the globe as the world’s best animation film festival, and in our inaugural year we are excited to celebrate and promote the films created right here by Vancouver’s animation community. From student projects to the major studios, hand drawn to
Rodrigo Marques: Paz de Darwin
You Can! Productions Presents Rodrigo Marques: Paz de Darwin Critical and public success, recifense brings laughter to the world. Possessing a unique talent, Rodrigo Marques, from Recife, accumulates in his curriculum several works that accredit him as one of the main names of humor in Brazil. Despite his journalist
Olan Rogers LIVE!
MRG Presents Olan Rogers Olan has been called a relentlessly unconventional storyteller who has been making millions laugh for over a decade. The Tennessee Wonder Child first popped onto the scene with the cult phenomenon sketch comedy group “Balloonshop” and then transitioned to a solo career where he slowly
The Motorcyle Film Festival
The Motorcycle Film Festival (TMFF) showcasing the best and newest motorcycle films from around the world, is coming to the Rio Theatre for one night only, on Friday, April 28. Don’t miss some of our favourite and award-winning films, including a peek at Japan’s underground Bōsōzuku culture with members
Run N Gun: Retrospective Screening / Registration Kickoff Party
Get ready for a wild night of movie madness at the Run N Gun Retrospective Screening, Q&A, and Registration Kickoff Party on Thursday, April 20th! We’re showcasing the best of the best from previous years’ competitions and hosting activities and games to connect you with new teammates and friends
The Smashed Potato Kids: Welcome to Spudsville
Local comedy group The Smashed Potato Kids bring you their first live event featuring stand-up comedy, live sketches, musical numbers, filmed sketches, and shorts. Tuesday, April 11 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. General
An Evening with Lewberger
Just For Laughs is excited to present that viral comedy trio Lewberger live at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, April in Vancouver on Sunday, April 16. Sunday, April 16 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. General
Burlesque Long Form: 10th Anniversary Show
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary! An astounding collection of top notch Vancouver burlesque performers will take to the Rio Theatre‘s stage on Saturday April 26th 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