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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

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

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

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 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

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

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