Events
Seventh Annual! Burlesque Long Form
Celebrating its SEVENTH Anniversary! Five of Vancouver’s most celebrated burlesque performers and one very special guest from Seattle return to the Rio Theatre‘s stage on Saturday June 29th for Burlesque Long Form. In an artistic challenge set by producer and noted performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will have one chance
Season of the Witch
“We are the granddaughters of the witches you were unable to burn.” 17th Century New England: A hotbed of Puritan repression and paranoia. For one young woman, a life of peaceful subservience is forever shattered when she is accused of the worst of female sins: Witchcraft. Inspired by fiction like
Sean Baker Double Feature: Red Rocket & Starlet
Writer-director Sean Baker (RED ROCKET, THE FLORIDA PROJECT, TANGERINE) joins us live (via Skype) for a double bill that includes a screening of his latest acclaimed feature, RED ROCKET, followed by his 2013 debut film, STARLET. (Besides being drawn from the same creative mind, the two films occupy the same
School of Rock Vancouver: Spring Rock Festival
Join the School of Rock Vancouver as they celebrate the spring season with a rockin’ performance at the Rio Theatre! Students ranging from 7-18 years old from the Rock 101 and Performance programs as well as Adult programs will be performing some of your favourite Rock N Roll tunes
Saving Soles Soiree: The Dayton Boot Factory Fundraiser
Join us at the Rio Theatre for The Saving Soles Soirée: The Dayton Boot Factory Fundraiser to benefit and help support the rebuilding of the Dayton Boot Factory and its East Van Artist community after the recent, devastating fire that knocked them down on April 23, 2025. This isn’t
Save the Rio Telethon at the Rio Theatre
On Sunday, April 1, Vancouver comedians Eric Fell and Patrick Maliha will be your co-hosts for an amazing, old-school style 30-hour #SaveTheRioTelethon fundraising event at the Rio Theatre. Over the course of 30 hours, Fell and Maliha will co-host a cavalcade of some of the greatest stars/future-stars/all-around-cool people that have ever graced
Sarah Keyworth: My Eyes Are Up Here
Show And Tell present SARAH KEYWORTH: MY EYES ARE UP HERE UK stand-up star Sarah Keyworth makes their North American tour debut, bringing their smash-hit show to the Rio Theatre on March 18. “My Eyes Are Up Here” is one of the most talked about stand-up
Santana Claus Is Coming To Town!
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!
Sammy Obeid
Following an incredible four sold out performances at the Rio Theatre in 2024, The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome comedian Sammy Obeid back to the stage – with all-new material! – on Monday, February 17 & Tuesday, February 18. Tuesday, February 18 – OVER 95%
Sammy Obeid
Guess who’s back to keep Vancouver laughing… The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome the summertime return of comedian Sammy Obeid – with all-new material! Sunday, August 10 Doors 4:00 pm | Show 5:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Adult Balcony (General