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Thursday, November 8 Doors 6:00 pm | Event starts at 6:30 pm *Please arrive on time to ensure great seats! For more information including ticketing, please go HERE *Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes not redeemable at this event. Karina Longworth: You Must Remember This Since launching as … Read more

The Snowed In Comedy Tour has turned in to a Canadian success story, celebrating its eleventh year. In a market still dominated by American acts with American TV credits a small Canadian comedy tour has managed to succeed. Like the Tragically Hip they have done it by touring and making more and more people laugh … Read more

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 *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. Sorry, … Read more

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 burlesque, vaudeville, and performance art entertainers from … Read more

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 bevvy of local burlesque artists – and … Read more

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 for this event.  – The Canadian Pacific Blues Society and … Read more

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 crop circles, bagel holes, global … Read more

– 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 INFO SESSION & REGISTRATION SESSION Sunday, October 14th, 12:30 – 4pm, Doors at noon RIO … Read more

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 pm | Show 8:00 pm Tickets: … Read more

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   Please note: This charge will appear as “Film First/OYPT” on your … Read more