Vancouver’s Most Innovative Comedy / Variety Show is back with a Halloween episode! Your hosts Paul Anthony and Ryan Beil, along with the house band and the entire creative team are scheming up a spooky experience that you don’t wanna miss… Featuring: KISS Tribute Band with members of The Special Exceptions! Clown Comedy from June … Read more
Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been CANCELED. Ticket-holders have been notified via email, and tickets have been refunded. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thanks, Rio Theatre Management
The Ninth Annual International Vancouver Badass Film Festival Sunday, October 15 Details and ticket info coming soon! Hosted screenings of killer new horror and genre films live with the fillmmakers! Genre Film & Script Award Show featuring live performances by Caravan of Curiosities (Reptiles! Fire! Side-show! Burlesque!) Costumes encouraged at the pre-Halloween indie genre film … Read more
Santana Claus is Coming to Town! A Live-Band Burlesque Tribute to SANTANA Brixxhouse Arts presents two fabulous sets of Santana‘s joyous music played LIVE by SOUL SACRIFICE (featuring many members of THE HOT & HEAVY BAND) accompanying dazzling burlesque and carnivale-flavoured performances! Get ready for a night of Feathers! Glitter! Glamour! Laughs! And incredible live … Read more
The Rio Theatre is beyond excited to welcome beloved filmmaker and pop-culture icon John Waters back to our stage – live! – for a command performance of his latest spoken word show, “Devil’s Advocate,” on Friday, April 26. If you missed this show when Mr. Waters performed it at the Rio Theatre in 2023, you’re … Read more
Join an all-star cast featuring some of Vancouver’s top talent for an evening of burlesque, drag and dance performance that spans from shine and sparkles to sweat and sizzling sensuality. Brought to you by Cherry OnTop, this is a contrast of the high glam, glittery and gorgeous side of our art forms with the darker, … Read more
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 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 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 (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
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