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13th Annual Touring Festival 2017-2018: The 13th annual festival is currently on tour. The festival opened in Seattle and Portland in Nov 2017, and will travel to over 35 cities across the US and Canada during 2018. The HUMP! Film Festival has been bringing audiences a new kind of porn since 2005. The festival features … Read more

Improv Against Humanity is back in session at The Rio Theatre on September 19, and we’ve prepared a special syllabus for the Horrible People of Vancouver. Come party with Lambda Alpha Fictionals and special guests as we bring the world of Cards Against Humanity to life. Plus we have epic prizes, new cards in the … Read more

“This is going to be fun.” (CBC) Unreal Stories. One Lie. Story Story Lie‘s Season 4 Premiere is full of surprises. We’re bringing back past favourites and showcasing new storytellers. CAN YOU SPOT THE LIAR? Get set for a ghostly Halloween with terrifying true stories and one haunting lie at the hit storytelling game show … Read more

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Live in Concert features some of Vancouver’s finest musical theatre talent in a two night only staged concert with musical direction and arrangements by Matt Grinke, and costume design by Shayan Naziripour. Follow along with a ten-piece orchestra as Jack, the Pumpkin King, attempts to bring the Christmas spirit to his … Read more

Vancouver’s biggest and most varied night of Burlesque is back! Saturday, September 8th Doors 8:00 pm | Show 9:00 pm Tickets $20 advance HERE| $25 at the door *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. *Sorry, Rio Groupons and passes not accepted for this event. With a diverse cast of performers from across … Read more

DESIGN SYSTEMS IN THE WILD Doors open at 6:15, the panel starts at 7:00pm. No admittance after 7:15pm. Your ticket is your RSVP to the meetup at: https://www.meetup.com/styleandclass/events/252036389/ This is already SOLD OUT, but limited admission may become available at the door, line up early. This event is +19. No Groupons or passes accepted for this … Read more

BIRDS OF CHICAGO With guest Daniel Rodriguez Wednesday, November 7 All Ages / General Admission Seating Doors: 7:00PM / Show: 8:00PM Facebook Presale: Wed, July 4 at 10am – Thu, June 5 at 10pm Password: SETLIST Public on Sale: Fri, July 6 at 10am Get Tickets:  https://livemu.sc/2z0yGg0 Tickets: $20.00 (Incl. GST) + s/c  -Birds of Chicago Online- Website:  http://www.birdsofchicago.com/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BirdsofChicago.Official/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jtandalli Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdsofchicago/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BIRDSOFCHICAGO … Read more

Come on out to the Rio Theatre on July 14th to watch the 9th annual Girls Rock Camp Vancouver Showcase! 8 magical bands will perform their exciting new songs they have written at camp that week! Doors at 1:30pm Show at 2:30pm Tickets: $10 at the door Advance tickets available through Eventbrite This is an … Read more

The cat’s out of the cardboard box! Titties for Kitties: a FUNdraiser for VOKRA is happening on Saturday, July 27. We are totally paws-itive that this event will be beyond claw-some!! Proceeds from this show will go to Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA), a volunteer-driven non-profit dedicated to the rescue of cats in the … Read more

Catch the World Cup Final – on the Rio’s big, beautiful screen – LIVE and FREE! Minors very welcome in the balcony. +19 for bar service & main floor seating! Come early for great seats. FRANCE vs. CROATIA July 15 8:00 AM Doors open at 7:00 AM. Don’t be late!