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POPPY Computer Tour 2017 With guests Thursday, October 19 RIO THEATRE, Vancouver All Ages / General Admission Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm Public on Sale: Friday, July 21 at 10am Get Tickets: http://bit.ly/2tqZoLg Tickets: $20.00 (Incl. GST) + s/c -That Poppy Online- Website: http://impoppy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Poppy Twitter: https://twitter.com/Poppy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpoppy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thatPoppyTV In the year 2014 a small doll like creature … Read more

Polish-Canadian 150 Canada Birthday Celebration. Tomek Lawreszuk’s Black Powder Toys & quests will start the show. The feature performance will be GOORAL- ethno-electro duo from Poland with Serena Eades and Polish Folk Dance Group “Polonez” Doors:8pm Concert: 9pm Tickets : $20 in advance HERE / $25 at the door +19 only: 2 pieces of ID … Read more

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in March for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re so lucky to live and … Read more

X1 Entertainment presents Piper Rockelle Live! Saturday, June 3 Advance tickets HERE Doors 11:30 am | 12:00 pm Show Meet n’ greet, VIP, and GA tickets available. *Minors welcome. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Unless otherwise noted, tickets are also available for purchase at the door. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a … Read more

Ghostfinger Productions and Rock 101 present PIGS: Canada’s Pink Floyd In The Flesh Tour 2019 “A MUST-SEE FOR FLOYD FANS!!” Sunday, September 22 Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm Early Bird Tickets $45 HERE (June 25, 10:00 am – June 28, 10:00 am) Advance Tickets $48 HERE (On sale June 28, 10:01 am) Door … Read more

The Rio Theatre is thrilled to welcome beloved East Van staple Petunia & The Vipers to our stage for an album release concert in support of their new album, ‘Calling Me Back,’ on Friday, December 27. Louis Armstrong was once asked what his favorite kind of music was, and his response was simple; “Good music.” … Read more

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, December 27 for a live music event with #EastVan icons Petunia & The Vipers featuring special guest Spank Williams. Louis Armstrong was once asked what his favorite kind of music was, and his response was simple; “Good music.” Petunia & The Vipers’ sound may not sit comfortably in … Read more

Join us at the Rio Theatre on for an evening of hits by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, and prepare to be transported into the world of Tom Petty – one of the greatest songwriter/performers of our time. Performed by top tribute artist Dave D and his band Perfectly Petty, the show also features special … Read more

Perfectly Petty and Gold Dust Gypsy bring the music of Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks to life at the legendary Rio Theatre on Friday, October 14. Featuring eye-popping visuals, an incredible live band,  and the acclaimed performances of renowned tribute artists Dave D. as Tom Petty and Raphael Roquemore as Stevie Nicks. Come dressed in … Read more

WHAT IS PECHAKUCHA 20×20? Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat”, it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: each presenter shows 20 images for 20 seconds each – a 6 minute and 40 second dose of ideas before the next presenter is up. … Read more