Events
Dave Merheje: My Dear Anxiety
Back with the best in comedy, Just For Laughs Vancouver, in association with SiriusXM Canada, returns with the festival bringing many of today’s biggest names in comedy to venues around Vancouver, running from February 16- 25, 2023. Western Canada’s biggest comedy festival hits stages and streets across the city
The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show
Kick off 2023 with the Rio Theatre‘s first live burlesque event of the year on Saturday, January 21! Get ready for a a copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret a The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show. Local luminary April O’Peel has curated a show full
FIFA Word Cup 2022: Go Team Canada!
Catch all the FIFA World Cup action on the biggest screen in town! Join us at the Rio Theatre (or, “sports bar”) and cheer on Team Canada as they do their thing on the pitch. Sunday, November 27 Canada vs. Croatia Doors 7:30 am | Game
FIFA World Cup 2022: Finals
Catch all the FIFA World Cup action on the biggest screen in town! Join us at the Rio Theatre (or, “sports bar”) on December 18 at 7:00 am for the final matchs Teams TBD Sunday, December 18 Doors 6:30 am | Game starts 7:00 am Reserve your seats
FIFA World Cup 2022: Semifinals
Catch all the FIFA World Cup action on the biggest screen in town! Join us at the Rio Theatre (or, “sports bar”) on December 13 and December 14 at 11:00 am for the semi-final matches. Teams TBD Tuesday, December 13 Doors 10:30 am | Game starts 11:00 am
Paul Anthony’s Talent Time: New Year’s Eve Celebration
Come spend New Years Eve with Paul Anthony’s TALENT TIME! Featuring Croatian singing sensation Ivan Hrvatska playing some party anthems including “Making Love To New Year!!” Smooth saxaphone stylings of Talent Show favourite Gabriel Regehr! Kids from Vancouver Tap Society! Some of the cities best comedians & more! We will
Rio Grind Film Festival 2022: Short Film Program
The Rio Theatre’s Rio Grind Film Festival returns November 24-27! Join us on Thursday, November 24 for our annual Short Film Program. We received almost 60 submissions from around the world, and our screening team had their work cut out for them in making their selections for this
Vancouver Burlesque Co.’s Fall Student Showcase & 12th Anniversary Party
The Vancouver Burlesque Co. is proud to present their Fall 2022 Student Showcase at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, December 3. Come out to help us celebrate our amazing students and faculty! Let’s celebrate the holiday season by getting sparkly, salacious and silly. Saturday, December 3 SOLD OUT
Mrs. Smith and Friends: A Fundraiser For My Gay Son
Mrs. Smith’s Scottish Living Room is a WILD variety show featuring Scottish advice, singing, drag, comedy, prizes and other surprises. Many of you have asked, so by popular demand, IT’S BACK! The show that has it all is coming to the Rio Theatre‘s stage on Thursday, December 1
Forward in Film: Through The Ages
Forward in Film Through The Ages: A Night of Local Short Films Forward in Film Society presents Through the Ages, a collection of short films by Vancouver based, female-identifying, and gender diverse filmmakers. This collection examines different aspects of our culture and nature throughout the span of a