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The Hodgetwins are taking the show on the road! For years, you have watched them on their various YouTube channels and laughed until your stomachs were in knots. Just imagine that same reaction…doubled! If you thought they were funny online, just wait until you see them in the flesh. And don’t worry, everything that you … Read more

Join us for the FINAL COUNTDOWN of our Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign!!! The final deadline is this Monday April 16th at 12 midnight! NO MORE EXTENSIONS! We will be accepting donations on Indiegogo and LIVE at the Rio right up until MIDNIGHT! Come by anytime and staff will assist you. In honour of the occasion, We’ll … Read more

Two truths and a lie: With a twist. Story Story Lie is a game show that’s full of it! Valentine’s Day Special! Love stories too funny and foolish to believe. The trick is, one of these romantic contestants is telling a lie… Spot the liar right, and you win lavish lingerie you’ll fall in love … Read more

ERIC NAM With special guest Loote Sat, June 9 All Ages / General Admission Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm Internet Presale: Thurs, April 5 at 12pm – 10pm Password: POTION Public on Sale: Fri, April 6 at 10am Get Tickets: https://livemu.sc/2q21cqv Tickets: $32.50 (Incl. GST) + s/c -Eric Nam Online- Website: http://ericnam.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericnamofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericnamofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realericnam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EricSinging Stay … Read more

Celebrating its SIXTH 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, May 12 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 minute act. Will the performers be able … Read more

Please Note: This concert has been moved from The Rio Theatre to The Wise Hall. All tickets purchased for The Rio Theatre will be honoured at The Wise Hall. All other show info remains the same.

MATHEW V With special guest Fintan O’Brien Thursday, May 24 All Ages / General Admission Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm Facebook Presale: Tue, March 27 at 10am – Wed, March 28 at 10pm Password: FESTIVAL Public on Sale: Thu, March 29 at 10am Get Tickets: https://livemu.sc/2DX8Syf Tickets: $15.00 (Incl. GST) + s/c -Mathew V Online- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mathewvmusic/ … Read more

Blues Harp Virtuoso Returns From Portland, Oregon CURTIS SALGADO BAND with guests The Mojo Stars   Friday, May 25th  2018 Doors 6.30 pm  Show 7.30 pm   Tickets:  Advance $30    Door  $35 available by clicking —> HERE Also at Beat Merchant, Zulu, Red Cat Highlife and Neptoon 19 & over No Groupons or movie passes accepted for … Read more

The spring is sprung, the grass is riz, and The Fictionals are back at the Rio Theatre on April 18 for Improv Against Humanity: Spring Fling! We’re sprucing up the #IAHatRIO deck, giving out sweet swag, and welcoming two special guests to the show! Plus the crowd will help crown the next Most Horrible Person in Vancouver! … Read more