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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

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 Bernardin Tuesday, September 25 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm … Read more

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 THE LIAR?    ★Sasja Smolders … Read more

Et Al III: The Ultimate Bar Science Night Curiosity Collider + Nerd Nite Vancouver + Science Slam Canada Special Guest talk by Dr. Carin Bondar – Biologist With a Twist Tuesday, September 18 Doors 6:30 pm | Event 7:30 pm Advance tickets HERE *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes not accepted for this event. https://carinbondar.com … Read more

The Vancouver Asian Film Festival‘s Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM) celebrates its 13th year during Summer of 2018 of supporting and showcasing emerging local filmmakers. Who will win the MAMM13 challenge? Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday September 9th, 2018 as we screen the MAMM13 finalists in the 10-minute Short and 1-minute Ultra Short categories, find out which two … Read more