Events
Wes Barker & Chris Ramsay: Magic + Comedy
Wes Barker and Chris Ramsay bring you a magic and comedy show like never before. Wes has fooled Penn & Teller, and Chris has over 6M subscribers on YouTube. Both created and starred in their own TV show Big Trick Energy on Netflix. Together, they bring an interactive show with mind
The 48 & Run N Gun Presents: 48 Hour Film Festival Nationals Screening
Come watch 22 short films created in 48 hours. (Two from each participating organization across Canada.) Over 250 films were made over a weekend in 2021, these are the best of the best! Wednesday, April 13 Doors 5:30 pm | Show 6:30 pm *Please arrive on time.
The Critical Hit Show: A #DNDLive Improvised Epic Fantasy
The live, smash hit epic comedy THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW returns to the Rio Theatre‘s stage for another night of improv comedy gold on Wednesday, August 28. Prepare yourself for more monsters, medieval mirth, merriment, and… snacks. Now in its 12th year, THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW is bone fide East
One Cure Live
One Cure Live will present a worldwide concert experience for Mental Health Week on Sunday, May 8, at the Rio Theatre. Headliners Oluwa Toni and Peter Hudson (alongside a full line-up of international artists) are set to bring Vancouver to their feet. Sunday, May 8
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