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Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style and dirty delivery are the signature marks of his comedy. Jay’s career spans two decades, starting in Philadelphia as a “comic’s comic” before rising mainstream fame in New York. Oakerson, co-hosts a weekly radio segment on Sirius … Read more

Rafi Bastos is a 6’7” tall Jewish-Brazilian comedian with an accent like Dracula and a rapidly growing social media presence of stand-up clips in English. Many of his super-viral stand-up clips come from nightly performances at the prestigious Comedy Cellar. In his home-country of Brazil, he is a trailblazer of comedy, media and is one … Read more

Chris Fleming was named one of Variety’s Ten Comics to Watch for 2019. He has amassed over 70 million views on his Youtube channel and has appeared in Comedy Central’s Corporate, Splitting Up Together, Netflix’s Last Laugh and Twelve Forever. The Huffington Post has called him “perhaps one of the best things on the internet.” … Read more

Lewberger is Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis, and Hughie Stone Fish. This handsome 3-man comedy band based in Los Angeles, CA, got a standing ovation on America’s Got Talent and were finalists on NBC’s Bring The Funny. Their viral songs have been heard by millions online and on TV and they’ve been described as the illegitimate … Read more

Celebrity Memoir Book Club is the podcast where New York comedians Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton read celebrity memoirs so you don’t have to. An Apple Podcast top comedy podcast, a Vulture must listen, and featured in the New York Times, This podcast follows them as they comb through the pages of celebrity memoirs for … Read more

After becoming a JFL New Face in 2016, Emmy-winning comedian Chris Redd has made his mark on comedy with his 5-year tenure on Saturday Night Live and his starring role on Peacock’s Bust Down, which he co-created, writes, and stars in. Recently, Redd featured in the biographical drama Spinning Gold, alongside Jeremy Jordan, Wiz Khalifa, … Read more

America’s longest-running (probably) bad movie podcast, The Flop House, is coming to the Rio Theatre! Elliott Kalan (former writer for Mystery Science Theater 3000), Dan McCoy (former writer for The Daily Show), and Stuart Wellington (owner, Hinterlands Bar) are friends who’ve decided to express that friendship not by doing productive or enjoyable things, but instead … Read more

Come spend New Years Eve with Vancouver’s Favourite and Most Elaborate Variety Show! You know they’re gonna entertain the snot outta ya. Sunday, December 31 Doors 8:00 pm | Event 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Stick around after the show for a video dance party & midnight ball drop! … Read more

“A Christmas Tale” in the Rio Theatre – Memories that will remain in the heart like a fairytale from childhood. A magician, balloon twisters, face painting, games, dances, contests under the Christmas tree, sweet gifts for every little guest and a personal meeting with Santa. Our professional photographer will be there to capture your most … Read more

Following multiple sold out shows in 2018 and 2019, GOD IS A SCOTTISH DRAG QUEEN is returning to the Vancouver area with the most popular show in the series! God (critically-acclaimed and award-winning comedian Mike Delamont), dressed in a holiday power suit, comes down to skewer and expound on everything from Tiny Tim to Eggnog … Read more