Events

VIBF 2022: The Buffies

The VIBF kicks off the Festival with a silly and spectacular awards show at the Rio Theatre! Local and visiting sparkly Showpeople dress to impress and join together in celebrating their community during this red carpet, members-only* soiree. Enjoy performances by Vancouver’s up and coming rising stars, take advantage of

Raincity: Album Release Show

Join Raincity at the Rio Theatre on Friday, April 22 to celebrate the release of their debut album “A Proper Latte” with guests Cat Madden and Parlour Panther. Friday, April 22 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm Tickets $25 advance HERE

Tom Lavin & The Legendary Powder Blues

Tom Lavin & The Legendary Powder Blues with guests Harris & DeBray Sunday, May 15 Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Please arrive on time. Advance tickets $40 HERE | $45 at the door *Must be 19+ w/ID for

Paul Anthony’s Talent Time: Summer Trial

Paul Anthony’s Talent Time is an innovative comedy/variety/talk show that the Vancouver Sun called, “a phenomenon,” returns to the Rio Theatre on Thursday, June 2. Vancouver’s Favourite Variety Show…? It’s the last show of our season (and next year we are only doing three or four shows)! On June 2,

The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show

A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret await at The Rio Theatre Burlesque and Variety Show on Friday, November 8! Local luminary April O’Peel has curated a show full of wonder sure to dazzle and delight our fun loving audience. The theme is… NO THEME! That’s right. These talented performers will

Love, Letting Go & Living Your Best Life!

Halt Your Hustle Presents Love, Letting Go & Living Your Best Life! The Emotions in Motion Movement Collective is an inclusive and collaborative dance company with over 75 members that embraces community within the studio and beyond. Providing dancers of all levels & walks of life

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VIM Presents: Onibana Gita Asmara

The Vancouver Independent Music House Society (VIM) has curated another dynamic, wonderfully curated live music event guaranteed to thrill any music-lover. Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, April 3 for a double bill night featuring Onibana Taiko (Japanese folk music with a touch of feminist punk

Double Bill: Onibana Taiko and Gamelan Gita Asmara

The Vancouver Independent Music House Society (VIM) has curated another dynamic, wonderfully curated live music event guaranteed to thrill any music-lover. Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, April 3 for a double bill night featuring Onibana Taiko (Japanese folk music with a touch of feminist punk aesthetics) and

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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