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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

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

Get ready to be dazzled during this year’s Pride weekend, Vancouver! Geekenders – the sexy, nerdy masterminds behind unforgettable productions such as STAR WARS: A NUDE HOPE, THE MUPPET BURLESQUE SHOW, and SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE STRIPPER-VERSE – proudly present their latest and most enchanting creation yet, THE WIZARD OF BRAS! It’s time to click your … Read more

The Rio Theatre is pleased to present blues guitar legend Sue Foley to the stage on Thursday, September 7 for an intimate and electric night. Thursday, September 7 Doors 6:45 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change. General Admission Advance Tickets $40 +s/c HERE (With a CD!) | … Read more

Run N Gun 2023 returns to the Rio Theatre July 11- 13, with a whopping six (!) short film blocks showcasing selections from this year’s incredible entries of this legendary local short film competition. And yes… There is even a Run N Gun Megapass available for those die-hards looking to take in all of the … Read more

Run N Gun 2023 returns to the Rio Theatre July 11- 13, with a whopping six (!) short film blocks showcasing selections from this year’s incredible entries of this legendary local short film competition. And yes… There is even a Run N Gun Megapass available for those die-hards looking to take in all of the … Read more