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We’re fired up, full of adrenaline, and ready to lay it all on the line for reproductive rights. Join some of Vancouver’s most impressive dancers and burlesque performers for an evening celebrating and reclaiming body autonomy, health care, and human rights. All funds raised from this show will be donated to the National Network of Abortion … Read more

Geekenders presents: Showgirls of Dunder Mifflin A Burlesque Parody “Life moves a little slower in Scranton, PA…” Join acclaimed fandom theatre troupe Geekenders, who are concentrating their usual pop culture theatre, comedy and burlesque into a glittering, playfully sensual two-act mockumentary exploring life in a simple paper supply company with the World’s Best Boss. Grab … Read more

Live Nation presents FAOUZIA Thursday, November 17 SOLD OUT Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm Ticketing info HERE *This is an all ages show. *All seating is General Admission. *Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event.

This fall, Vancouver gives a warm welcome to South African comedian Kevin Fraser as he gives a Canadian crunch on stage with his I’MPOSSIBLE Tour. East Van’s Rio Theatre is ready to welcomes all fans and comedy enthusiasts to light up the night with Fraser, and enjoy some high energy humour from his performance. Guests … Read more

The East Van Laugh RioT Presents Gareth Reynolds The Rio Theatre and The East Van Laugh RioT are pleased to welcome comedian Gareth Reynolds to the Rio’s stage on Friday, September 23. We are happy to welcome East Van Laugh Riot and local legend Charles Demers (CBC’s “The Debaters”) as the night’s host and  emcee … Read more

Got Pop? Concerts Presents An Evening with All-Elite Wrestling Star BRYAN DANIELSON Bryan Danielson will be in Vancouver to tell stories from his incredible career in the world of pro-wrestling! Stories from the indies, Ring of Honor, NXT, WWE, AEW and more. There will also be a Q&A with the audience ,and a limited number … Read more

Trace Bundy’s Acoustic Holiday With Special Guest Dave Martone A guitar virtuoso and cross-genre musician, Trace Bundy has been captivating fans around the world with his unforgettable live performances. Originally finding fame through YouTube, Bundy has been dubbed “The Acoustic Ninja”, wowing global audiences using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and with his unique banter and … Read more

Dandy and Phyllis Hull Present Drag Attack! WARNING! TAKE COVER! BEWARE! There’s an invasion coming… To kick off Pride Weekend 2022, the Rio Theatre will be completely taken over…. by DRAG SUPERSTARS! Get ready, because Dandy & Phyllis are set to host the biggest drag show that the Rio has ever seen. There are over … Read more

This Show Made Me Gay! A Nerdlesque Cabaret Celebrating Queer Pop Culture The Geekenders are excited to be back at the Rio Theatre once again for their gayest show ever!  Kick off Vancouver’s Pride weekend surrounded by rhinestones, glitter, and… dancing nerds?!  Featuring original performances from some of this City’s favourite geeks, burlesque dancers, and … Read more

This is the show your mother warned you about. This Run N Gun 2022 screening boasts the biggest content disclaimer we have ever written, and we are going to see the true depravity of running a festival where “anything goes.” If you thought the After Dark screening was dark… hold onto your butts. This block … Read more