Events
The Allusionist: Tenth Anniversary
It’s The Allusionist podcast’s tenth birthday! Celebrate with host Helen Zaltzman and house band Martin Austwick at a special performance of the new live show, Souvenirs, about friendship breakups, fonts, and the history of ass. Because it’s a birthday party, BYO party hat. The Allusionist is a podcast about language: how and
The Allmost Brothers
Come enjoy an evening at the Rio Theatre with The Allmost Brothers, Canada’s premier Allman Brothers Tribute. Formed in 2017, Allmost Brothers emerged as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Allman Brothers Band in the wake of the passing of founding members Butch Trucks and Gregg Allman. What
The ABC Double D’s of Burlesque LIVE!
The world premiere of the new successfully funded Kickstarter coffee table book and full length theatrical feature! The ABC Double D’s of Burlesque, the illustrated A-Z encyclopedia all about burlesque, is now a show! April O’Peel was once a shy girl who sought the power within. Awakened by her presence
The 90’s Merry Christmas Burlesque Show
All we want for Christmas is.. THE 90’s MERRY CHRISTMAS BURLESQUE SHOW!!! Saturday, December 19 Doors at 8PM, Show at 9PM Tix: $15/ in advance $20/ at the door Advanced tickets available HERE *All tickets 19+
The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards: Watch Party at the Rio!
Because botox looks better on the big screen! Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, January 5 for our annual Golden Globe Awards watch party. This year’s event is being hosted by the very funny Nikki Glaser, which pretty much guarantees a night of hilarity.
The 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Live & FREE!
Because botox looks better on the big screen! Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, January 7 as we tune into the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards, live and FREE on our big screen. The Golden Globe Awards recognizes the best and brightest in film and
The 57th Annual Grammy Awards *FREE* Live Broadcast Party
The Rio Theatre presents the 57 Annual Grammy Awards broadcast live from the Staples Centre in Los Angeles. Doors 4pm / Show 5pm FREE ADMISSION! Bar Service (19+; 2 pieces of ID required) Broadcast will include live performances by Madonna, AC/DC, Eric Church and others. Contests (during
The 4th Annual Burlesque Marathong
Vancouver’s biggest and most varied night of Burlesque is back! Saturday, September 8th Doors 8:00 pm | Show 9:00 pm Tickets $20 advance HERE| $25 at the door *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. *Sorry, Rio Groupons and passes not accepted for this event.
The 48 & Run N Gun Presents: 48 Hour Film Festival Nationals Screening
Come watch 22 short films created in 48 hours. (Two from each participating organization across Canada.) Over 250 films were made over a weekend in 2021, these are the best of the best! Wednesday, April 13 Doors 5:30 pm | Show 6:30 pm *Please arrive on time.
The 24 Carrot Show! with Fou Fou Ha featuring FOU YORK!
Fou Fou Ha presents The 24 Carrot Show! Divine trixters, gender fluid sexy activators, captivating performers! Out of the ordinary show! A musical journey into the Fou Dimension filled with clown antics, delicious dance and Burlesque numbers, outrageous interactive games hosted by none other than Jamie Dewolf and a whole