Events

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! We just can’t keep him off our stage! Sunday, August 10 Doors 4:00 pm | Show 5:00 pm *Start time subject to

Sail(ish) Documentary Premiere + Luke Wallace Record Release

Little River Productions, Salish Sea Keepers and Common Energy UBCpresent the premiere of… Sail(ish) – A solar powered journey to save the Salish Sea. Sail(ish) is a documentary that follows the story of The Salish Sea Tour. This tour took place in the summer of

Ryan Hamilton

Back with the best in comedy, Just For Laughs Vancouver, in association with SiriusXM Canada, returns with the festival bringing many of today’s biggest names in comedy to venues around Vancouver, running from February 16- 25, 2023. Western Canada’s biggest comedy festival hits stages and streets across the city

RY X With Guests SOLD OUT

Timbre Concerts Presents: RY X With Guests Tuesday April 2, 2019 *SOLD OUT Doors 8:00pm | Show 9:00pm *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. **Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes not accepted for this event. All General Admission Seating Tickets $25.00

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars! Viewing Party Starring Brooke Lynn Hytes & Jimbo LIVE

Start. Your. Engines! The Rio Theatre is pleased to welcome “RuPaul’s Drag Race” superstars Brooke Lynn Hytes and Jimbo live onstage to host a viewing party of the latest episode of “Drag Race All Stars”. The Queens will be live and in the house, so expect some fierce

Run n’ Gun Semi-Finals

This is the Run N Gun Semi Finals! The TOP 21 – 40 Films for Run N Gun 2021. All films were made in 48 hours over the weekend of June 11 – 13, 2021. Wednesday, June 30 Doors 6:00 pm | Event 6:30 pm *Please arrive on time. Start

Run n’ Gun 2021: Finals & Awards Show

This year, 100 films were made in 48 hours over the weekend of June 11th-13th. Now is the moment you’ve all been waiting for: The big top 20 screening! The screening will be broadcast live from the Rio Theatre (where representatives from finals’ teams and nominees will be present). This

Run N Gun: Retrospective Screening / Registration Kickoff Party

Get ready for a wild night of movie madness at the Run N Gun Retrospective Screening, Q&A, and Registration Kickoff Party on Thursday, April 20th! We’re showcasing the best of the best from previous years’ competitions and hosting activities and games to connect you with new teammates and friends

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: [email protected]

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