Events

Sweet Soul Burlesque: 15 Years of Ferocity

On Saturday, November 3, the Sweet Soul grrrls invite you to celebrate 15 years of burlesque ferocity with a fabulous red carpet event. Saturday, November 3 Red Carpet & Doors 8:00 pm | Show 9:00 pm Advance tickets $20 HERE | $25 at the door

Vancouver Legends Challenge: A Burlesque Hall of Fame Benefit

Join Vancouver’s top teasers at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, November 17 as they help raise funds to support the “Living Legends of Burlesque” traveling to the annual Burlesque Hall of Fame reunion in Las Vegas, Nevada! This City’s most talented are set to pay tribute to amazing

Kitty Nights Burlesque: The Last Meow

The Final Show of Kitty Nights Burlesque After a fantastic ten years (!) and over 475 (!) individual shows, please join us as we bid a fond farewell to the incredible force that is Kitty Nights Burlesque. Featuring live music by The Hot & Heavy Band accompanying a

Sue Foley & Jim Byrnes Live

Canadian Blues Legends SUE FOLEY & JIM BYRNES Friday, November 2nd Doors 6.30 pm Show  7.30pm Tickets: $35 advance/ $40 door Advance tickets available by clicking –> HERE Also available through Highlife, Red Cat, Zulu and Neptoon 19 & over. No Groupons or passes accepted

Paul Anthony’s Talent Time: The Truth Convention

Paul Anthony’s Talent Time presents THE TRUTH CONVENTION. The government is lying to you about everything but we have uncovered the TRUTH and we’re ready to share it with you! It won’t be easy to hear but deep down you know something doesn’t feel right, RIGHT?? Learn the truth about

Crazy8s 2019 Launch Information and Registration Session

– CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS – ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF #Crazy8sFilms19 AS WE CELEBRATE 20 YEARS! Crazy8s wants to see your brilliant short film idea. We can help you make it in just 8 days! ON-LINE REGISTRATION STARTS SEPT 19 at http://crazy8s.film #Crazy8sFilms19

Improv Against Humanity: Halloween Hilarity

Improv Against Humanity celebrates the spooky season with Halloween Hilarity at the Rio Theatre on Wednesday, October 24! Join The Fictionals and special guests for horror-themed CAH comedy, an audience costume contest with prizes, and mini-chocolate bars! Dress up and come on down! Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Doors 7:00

RAMS – Vancouver Premiere

The Vancouver Premiere Screening of “Rams” hosted by director Gary Hustwit. Co-presented with GDC. Doors at 6:00pm, screening starts at 6:30pm, discussion with Gary Hustwit following the film.   Saturday, October 13, 2018 Tickets $25 6:30 PM Screening (SOLD OUT)-> HERE 9:30 PM Screening -> HERE  

Fatman Beyond with Kevin Smith and Marc Bernardin

The Rio Theatre is beyond excited to welcome one of our all-time, forever favourite humans, Kevin Smith, back to the venue on Tuesday, September 25 for an epic installment of the Fatman Beyond podcast with Marc Bernardin. Fatman Beyond with Kevin Smith and Marc

Story Story Lie: Hot & Heavy

Unreal Stories. One Lie. Story Story Lie‘s annual x-rated show is full of surprises. CBC says, “This is going to be fun.” Performers share their most unbelievable sex stories, so extreme you won’t believe they are true.Guaranteed to get you in the mood! Weird, wicked and wonderful. CAN YOU SPOT

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: [email protected]

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