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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 for 10-hilarious-days of star-powered stand-up, podcasts, … Read more

Life is Funny Presented by Syd Bosel and Friends There’s nothing like a good laugh and a great cause to liven up the mood! Join us for an unforgettable live comedy night with award winning stand-up comics featured in Just For Laughs, the House of Comedy, and more. To add to the lightheartedness, by attending … Read more

Cinema icon Jason Mewes is best known as the potty-mouthed vocal half of Jay and Silent Bob, the on- screen comedic duo who first appeared in Kevin Smith’s seminal 1994 indie film CLERKS. Mewes would reprise the character five more times on the big screen from 1995 to 2006, becoming a sort of James Bond … Read more

Dan Savage’s 18th Annual HUMP! Film Festival is returning to the Rio Theatre in 2023 – featuring all new films! HUMP! is a lovingly curated festival of short erotic films made by real people for real people. The filmmakers and stars show us hot and sexy, creative and kinky, ultimate turn-ons and craziest fantasies. Our … Read more

Community Trail Running presents The Trail Running Film Festival The Trail Running Film Festival is back on tour and coming to Vancouver for a great night of films, inspiration, and community. You’re invited to celebrate running as a universal practice with us. Come explore our individual and collective potential, and let’s pursue our wildest dreams. … Read more

Get prepared to laugh your arse off! On Saturday March 14th, Clare Voyeur presents the 6th installment of WHAT’S THE CRAIC? – A Night of Irish Devilry. This variety show is the precursor celebration to Paddy’s Day, packed with acts full of hilarity, sexiness and the spirit and lore of the Emerald Isle! With a … Read more

The Lavender Ball and Symposium: An Interactive Valentine’s Cabaret Hosted by Dandy Huzzah, Lavender Society! You are cordially invited to The Lavender Ball at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, February 11. Dress to impress while the experts of love, relationships, gender and sexuality thrill you in a symposium of dance, song, acrobatics and more! Whether you come … Read more

Because our screen is bigger. Waaaaaaaay bigger. That’s why. Enjoy the ultimate game day experience on Sunday, February 11 at our annual (not to mention FREE!) Super Bowl screening and party at the Rio Theatre. Trivia! Prizes!! Football!!! USHER! Come early to get yourself a great seat and purchase drinks, grilled cheese sammies and catch … Read more

Swing into 2023 with your favourite friendly neighbourhood web-slingers, Geekenders! The Geekenders are excited to bring one of their most beloved superheroes to the Rio Theatre on Saturday, January 28. INTO THE STRIPPER-VERSE is a burlesque show that celebrates every version of that lovable photographer from Queens with energetic dancing, comedy, and cheeky satire created … Read more