Events

The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show

A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret awaits at The Rio Theatre Burlesque and Variety Show on Saturday, June 15. Local luminary April O’Peel has curated a show full of wonder sure to dazzle and delight our fun loving audience. The theme is…. NO THEME. That’s

Boomsday Tonight! Absolutely No Wrestling Allowed

BOOM! Pro Wrestling at the Boombox (AKA the Commercial Drive Legion down the street) has been the hottest night in town for a year and a half! Now you can get caught up, see what it’s all about, or continue the ride this January 13th LIVE at the Rio

The Trail Running Film Festival: 2024 Edition

Community Trail Running presents:  The Trail Running Film Festival 2024 After an incredibly successful 2023, the Trail Running Film Festival is back on tour in 2024 and coming to Vancouver once again! Expect another amazing

Catherine Cohen: Come For Me – Just For Laughs VANCOUVER

Catherine Cohen is best known for her hit Netflix comedy special The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous, which premiered earlier this year. The same live show won her the coveted title of Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in 2019. She can be seen next in the Paramount+ feature film, At

Zarna Garg: Practical People Win – Just For Laughs VANCOUVER

Zarna Garg is “One in a Billion”, and that’s not the just name of her first comedy special. She’s also the only Indian mom comedian taking on her mother-in-law. She was recently profiled as one of the gutsiest women in comedy on Apple TV’s new Gutsy Women series, and featured

Aparna Nancherla: Uh Oh, I’m Back…and I Have Some Thoughts: Just For Laughs VANCOUVER

Aparna Nancherla is an acclaimed comedian, writer, and actor. Praised by critics and fans alike for her distinctive dry, existential, and whimsical sense of humour, she has toured her standup comedy extensively around the U.S. and the world. A true multi-hyphenate, her work spans film, TV, podcasts, and books. She

Caroline Rhea: I Identify As A Witch – Just For Laughs VANCOUVER

Caroline Rhea is a stand-up comedian and actress, best known for her role as Hilda Spellman on the ABC hit series Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and numerous comedy specials on Comedy Central, HBO and Showtime. She is currently starring in Disney Channel’s Sydney to the Max, and hosts Caroline and

Mo Gilligan: In the Moment World Tour 2024 – Just For Laughs VANCOUVER

With his high-energy style and stunning physicality, triple BAFTA winner Mo Gilligan is one of the UK’s biggest comedy stars with an online reach running into multiple millions. Named “The Funniest Man in Britain” by The Times, his debut Coupla Cans stand up tour was a total sell out, including

Big Jay Oakerson: Just For Laughs VANCOUVER

Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style and dirty delivery are the signature marks of his comedy. Jay’s career spans two decades, starting in Philadelphia as a “comic’s comic” before rising mainstream fame in New York. Oakerson, co-hosts a

Rafi Bastos: Unfamiliar Territory – Just For Laughs VANCOUVER

Rafi Bastos is a 6’7” tall Jewish-Brazilian comedian with an accent like Dracula and a rapidly growing social media presence of stand-up clips in English. Many of his super-viral stand-up clips come from nightly performances at the prestigious Comedy Cellar. In his home-country of Brazil, he is a trailblazer of

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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