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Get ready to MuchDance! On Tuesday, March 20th, East Van’s wild weekday party, Reign City Cabaret is turning things up by adding a soundtrack of sweet throwback dance hits at The Rio Theatre. Pump up the jam as our cast pays tribute to the music collection that defined the 90s in Canada. Enjoy three thrilling … Read more

What do you say when Geekenders puts on a YTV tribute show? “UH OH!” There’s no doubt about it, 90s YTV was totally formative. Reboot, Freaky Stories, Goosebumps, house hippos, PJ Phresh Phil (and Snit), and more graced our television sets and entertained us, taught us life lessons, and encouraged us to, “Keep It Weird!” … Read more

Featuring a selection of classic Crazy8s films along with more recent ones! Rub elbows with Crazy8s alumni, our community of friends and sponsors, and this year’s winners (and perhaps talk to them about crewing up and casting), and of course watch some of the best films made over Crazy8s’ 19 Year history! Hosted by David … Read more

Atlanta based blues-rocker returns to Vancouver.   TINSLEY ELLIS BAND          with guests ROCKY MILINO Jr. & The C4D Band  Sunday, February 18th 2018 Doors 6.00 PM   Show 7.00 PM Advance $30.00   Door $35.00 Available online by clicking HERE Also available in store at Zulu, Red Cat, Highlife, Beat Merchant & Neptoon. Born in Atlanta, Ga., raised … Read more

Patrick Maliha’s 7th Annual Naughty Little New Year’s Eve –  Live at The Rio Theatre Because 2020 is not only going to be the ushering in of a new decade, but also a new era of the roaring 20s, our host Patrick Maliha has decided to provide a limited amount of Super Early Bird Tickets … Read more

THE OH HELLOS Supported by Wildermiss Sunday, March 25 All Ages | General Admission Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes not accepted for this event. Tickets: $20.00 (Incl. GST) + s/c Ticket Link: http://www.ticketweb.ca/event/the-oh-hellos-rio-theatre-tickets/7848305?pl=lnv -The Oh Hellos Online- Website: http://theohhellos.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theohhellos Twitter: https://twitter.com/theohhellos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theohhellos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/locomotioncommotion

About Cameron Esposito Recently named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch of 2016, comedian Cameron Esposito has been called “the Future of Comedy” by Jay Leno, and has appeared on CONAN (TBS), Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC), @midnight (Comedy Central), Maron (IFC), Adventure Time (Cartoon Network) and a recurring panelist position on E’s … Read more

An important message from JFL: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Vir Das’ JFL NorthWest performance has been cancelled. All online orders have been refunded. Please keep an eye on your inbox for a refund confirmation email. The refund will be reflected in your account within 3-5 business days. Festival pass holders will be contacted directly and … Read more

Ronny Chieng is Chinese stand-up comedian and actor born in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, raised in Manchester, NH, USA and Singapore, who graduated from the University of Melbourne in Australia in 2009 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce. Ronny started performing comedy in Melbourne in 2009. Since then he has had 4 … Read more

Ryan Hamilton is endearing comedy lovers, and his future is bright. Named one of Rolling Stone’s Five Comics to Watch with standout appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, and Showtime, he’s establishing himself as one of the country’s favorite stand-ups. Ryan has impressed industry insiders by racking up a … Read more