Vancouver Burlesque Co. Presents: Summer Student Showcase

The Vancouver Burlesque Co. is ready to kick off their newest season by celebrating the 2023 Graduates of our Act Development program. These students have been working for months and have put together their first solos for your viewing pleasure! Come cheer on some fresh and fun performers as we kick off Fall. Friday, September … Read more

The Critical Hit Show: A #DNDLive Improvised Epic Fantasy Spooktacular!

The live, smash hit epic comedy THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW returns to the Rio Theatre’s stage on Wednesday, October 22 for more monstrous mirth, merriment, and snacks! Prepare yourself for a night of laughter, as some of Vancouver’s best comedic performers grace the stage in a night featuring intrepid players on a gallant quest for comedy … Read more

East Van Laugh RioT: Comedy Fridays at the Rio Theatre

East Van Laugh RioT Presented by Charlie Demers and Friends The Rio Theatre‘s live comedy night, featuring Vancouver’s top stand-up comedians from CBC, Netflix, Just For Laughs and more, returns for another night of good times on Friday, September 15. (Because we could all use a good laugh…) Friday, September 15 Featuring Ryan Williams & … Read more

Teton Gravity Research: Legend Has It

Teton Gravity Research (TGR) is rolling into town for the winter kick-off celebration of the year! On Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, join us at the Rio Theatre as we bring our 28th annual ski and snowboard film, LEGEND HAS IT, to the big screen. Come early for prize giveaways from partners like … Read more

Boobies for Burgundy: A Cancer Battle Fundraiser

The Rio Theatre and FAME Productions Proudly Presents Boobies for Burgundy! A Cancer Battle Fundraiser. Burgundy Brixx has been providing musical, theatrical and cabaret-style entertainment in Vancouver, across British Columbia and beyond since 2008. Former producer of Kitty Nights Productions – seven time winner of The Georgia Straight’s “Best of Vancouver” Award for Vancouver’s #1 … Read more

The Pride Ball

Celebrate Vancouver Pride with the hottest party in East Van, Dandy’s Pride Ball! Hosted by TikTok star @dandyandfriends, the Lavender Society (that’s you!) celebrates what it means to express yourself. It’s an evening about loving your community and loving yourself. With a bevvy of queer performers this interactive cabaret has burlesque, circus, drag, comedy! And … Read more

The Heartthrob & The Heartbreaker: Aljur Abrenica & Kuya Jobert LIVE!

The Heartthrob & The Heartbreaker Starring Aljur Abrenica & Kuya Jobert Featuring Rossinite Band with a surprise special guest Presented by Groov3 Entertainment A night of entertainment and comedy with one of the Philippines’ hottest & leading actor, Aljur Abrenica and very funny and gullible Kuya Jobert Austria. Featuring Vancouver’s finest variety band, Rossinite Band … Read more

A Better Trip with Shane Mauss

An Immersive Psychedelic Comedy Experience Created for a springtime residency at AREA15 in Las Vegas, award-winning comedian Shane Mauss (Conan, Kimmel, Comedy Central) returns to the Rio Theatre in 2024 with another engagement featuring this first-of-its-kind IMMERSIVE psychedelic comedy show! Visionary VJ Michael Strauss joins to add real-time visuals and animations to Shane’s unique blend … Read more

Found Footage Festival: Volume 10

Joe Pickett (‘The Onion‘) and Nick Prueher (‘The Colbert Report’) return to the Rio Theatre on Friday, December 1 with the all new Found Footage Festival: Volume 10. The Found Footage Festival is one of the most entertaining shows to wind its way to our stage – a hit every year! This year’s lineup of … Read more

The History of Gunpowder: Film + Music Event

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Friday, September 1 for a special event featuring The History of Gunpowder‘s (the six-piece freak out orchestra that tight ropes the delicate balance between order and chaos) premiere of  their new film SWALLOWS, followed by a live performance from the band and special guests Gordon Grdina’s Haram. Friday, … Read more