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Fever Originals presents Candlelight: Romantic Jazz Featuring Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble and More Come and join us in one of Vancouver’s most gorgeous venues for a romantic night of jazz. Bathed in a flickering garden of candles, you’ll enter a sublime atmosphere of romantic magic with the sounds of jazz masterpieces. Enjoy these timeless classics … Read more

Titmouse is an independent, Emmy award-winning animation production company with artist-run studios in Los Angeles, New York City, and Vancouver. Known for series such as Venture Bros., The Legend of Vox Machina, Star Trek: Lower Decks and Big Mouth, Titmouse creates high-quality cartoons for all ages and interests. Tuesday, March 22 Early Show Doors 5:00 … Read more

Get ready to laugh again, Vancouver! The Rio Theatre’s own #EastVan Laugh RioT is happy to welcome the wildly funny comic Jon Dore to the stage on Thursday, April 21. Thursday, April 21 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change. Advance tickets $25 + s/c HERE … Read more

Elton John and Ed Sheeran is the ultimate UK tribute – an evening of acoustic brilliance! Jeff Scott, based out of Richmond Hill, Ontario, has been performing the music of Elton John for over 20 years. His stage show features an array of dazzling outfits, superb and skillful piano playing, and, of course, the distinctive … Read more

Join the Vancouver Burlesque Co. as we celebrate the culmination of their Winter 2025 season! The VBC is proud to present their March Student Showcase at the Rio Theatre on Thursday, March 13. Our sparkling students and alumni are ready to knock your socks off with amazing group acts and some stunning soloists. VBC shows are … Read more

Gentle Party is celebrating the release of God Complex, their “startlingly confident and accomplished second album” (Joseph Stannard, The Wire) on Thursday, April 14 at the Rio Theatre. Lush and sumptuous chamber pop with an acidic bite like you’ve never heard before. Thursday, April 14 With special guests Breathing Machines Doors 7:00 pm | Show … Read more

From the producers behind the iconic annual East Van Opry comes…. A Little Opry! Join us at the Rio Theatre for A Little Opry, as some of East Van’s finest roots performers come together for a smaller, more intimate live music show. Presented by VIM House, Vancouver Folk Music Festival and The East Van Opry … Read more

Enjoy a night of stand up and strange news, as Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes bring their strange news podcast BANANAS direct to you! Kurt will do some stand up, then the Banana boys will take the stage for a live taping of their podcast. It will be very silly. “The weird news podcast you … Read more

VIM Music at the Cinemas Presents John Korsrud’s 19-Piece Powerhouse Hard Rubber Orchestra’s Tribute to King Crimson For the first time in two years, the Hard Rubber Orchestra performs live, bringing superb selections from the King Crimson songbook. Hard Rubber Orchestra pays tribute to one of the most influential progressive rock bands of all time, … Read more

Joe Pickett (‘The Onion‘) and Nick Prueher (‘The Colbert Report’) return to the Rio Theatre on Saturday, March 12 with the Found Footage Festival Volume 9. Get ready for a live, guided tour through their latest latest VHS finds, including the 1987 Miss Junior America Wisconsin pageant, highlights from a disastrous balloon launch in 1986, … Read more