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East Van Laugh RIOT Presented by Charlie Demers and Friends The Rio Theatre‘s regular live comedy night featuring Vancouver’s top stand-up comedians from CBC, Netflix, Just For Laughs and more returns on Friday, February 10. (Because we could all use a good laugh…) Friday, February 10 Starring Yumi Nagashima & Kyle Bottom  With support from … Read more

Candy Cane Cabaret: A Nice and Naughty Double Feature Presented by Passion and Performance Arts Inc. Get ready to experience the holidays P&P style! Join us for an evening of jiggles, sparkles, and overall merriment! The Candy Cane Cabaret is a Double Feature event – join us for the Nice, the Naughty or both shows. Each … Read more

This is Vancouver’s TRUE Run N Gun filmmaking competition and event! This screening is filled with dark scary moments, potty humor and folks that embraced the degenerate themes of this film festival. This is going to be a wild screening and the best thing to do on a Wednesday night in November. Get hyped! Filmmakers … Read more

This is Vancouver’s TRUE Run N Gun filmmaking competition and event! This screening is a screening of all kinds of sh*t – laughter, love, nostalgic feels, and tears that will inspire viewers of all ages. Watch 75 minutes of beautifully creative world premieres of BC filmmakers. Filmmakers were given three months to write, shoot, and … Read more

“They’ve come to sleigh.” Twas the night before Christmas and all through Vancouver, not a drag performer was stirring, not even a sassy maneuver. Then all of a sudden there arose such a clatter – run to the Rio to see what’s the matter! It’s a drag attack with no hopes of evasion, nothing can … Read more

Alingon Mitra: LIVE! Friday, January 20 Early Show SOLD OUT! Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm New Start Time! $35 at the door Late Show SOLD OUT! Doors 9:30 pm | Show 10:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. $35 at the door *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and … Read more

Live Nation Presents Classified: The Retrospected Tour Saturday, November 5 SOLD OUT Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm SOLD OUT Tickets: https://bit.ly/3CbTOih SOLD OUT VIP: https://bit.ly/3QASiKL *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. HEALTH ADVISORY In the best interest of fans and … Read more

The popular East Van Opry returns to the Rio Theatre on Saturday, October 15. Saturday, October 15, 2022 Doors 7:00 pm |  Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. – Advance tickets available HERE General Admission Advance price: $30  |  At the Door: $35 VIP (first 6 rows centre) : $35 advance … Read more

OneCity Live at the Rio! A night of special guests, live music, and OneCity’s candidates at the Rio Theatre Change is coming to Vancouver on October 15th! Join OneCity’s 2022 candidates, as well as special guest speakers and performers — internationally renowned author and social justice activist Naomi Klein, Afro-Cuban percussionist Israel “Toto” Berriel, 5-piece femme-powered … Read more