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Celebrating its SEVENTH Anniversary! Five of Vancouver’s most celebrated burlesque performers and one very special guest from Seattle return to the Rio Theatre‘s stage on Saturday June 29th for Burlesque Long Form. In an artistic challenge set by producer and noted performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will have one chance to perform a full ten … Read more

Motion Picture Arts 4th Year Gala Welcome to the 2019 4th Year Capilano University Motion Picture Arts Program Screening and Gala! This event will showcase the incredible films made by the MOPA graduating class of 2019. Join us for a fun night of films and revelry in the evening after the commencement ceremony. The films … Read more

Rebel Valentine and Sterling Fox present  Ladies of the 80s Live Band Burlesque Head to the Rio Theatre Friday June 21st  to see Vancouver’s favourite burlesque artists not only dance, but SING FOR YOU as they celebrate  some of the most kickass Women in Rock n Roll history; accompanied by a live 6 piece band! … Read more

The hit sensation from Westeros RETURNS! LIVE AT THE RIO! June 14th & 15th for the the Final Season of the Seven Kingdoms! All the way from Oakland, California The Bay Area’s most notorious variety vaudeville show Tourettes Without Regrets Presents! Game of Thrones LIVE: Fire & Ice, Ice Baby! Plus a Sensational cast of … Read more

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, June 16 as we celebrate Italian Heritage Month in Vancouver with a classic of the silent film era – the 1911 Italian film L’INFERNO – featuring a live score performed by Maurizio Guarini, of the famed prog-rock band Goblin. Ravishingly restored by Cineteca di Bologna, the film … Read more

Get ready for a night of radical and righteous burlesque! Take a chill pill and get ready to party harty with April O’Peel Productions at TOTALLY TUBULAR TEASE: It’s all 80’s, all night long at the Rio Theatre on Friday, May 31.  From E.T. to Debbie Gibson, roller skates to New Wave! Get ready for … Read more

“Standing up to bullies is my kind of thing.” Best-selling author and adult film personality Stormy Daniels is headed to the Rio Theatre on Monday, June 10 for an up-close-and personal evening of conversation and audience Q&A, followed by a book signing and meet n’ greet. Monday, June 10 Doors 6:00 pm | Event 7:00 … Read more

Roll for seduction. Vancouver’s “beloved” (Vancouver Sun) Geekenders is back with a brand new burlesque variety show that will take you out of your seat and stick you between a “roc” and a “bard” place, into a world populated by elves, tieflings, orcs, and owlbears. You might need a well-deserved break from raising your family, … Read more

Got Pop? Concerts & Gee Dan Productions presents: An Evening with WWE Hall of Fame Legend BRET “THE HITMAN” HART Thursday, September 12 Doors 6:30 pm | Event 7:30 pm VIP Seating $45 (Rows A-E) SOLD OUT | General Admission $35 Advance tickets available HERE *Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. Sorry, … Read more