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East Van Laugh RioT Presented by Charlie Demers and Friends The Rio Theatre‘s live comedy night, featuring Vancouver’s top stand-up comedians from CBC, Netflix, Just For Laughs and more, returns for another night of good times on Friday, September 15. (Because we could all use a good laugh…) Friday, September 15 Featuring Ryan Williams & … Read more

East Van Laugh RIOT Presented by Charlie Demers and Friends The Rio Theatre‘s regular live comedy night featuring Vancouver’s top stand-up comedians from CBC, Netflix, Just For Laughs and more returns on Friday, February 10. (Because we could all use a good laugh…) Friday, February 10 Starring Yumi Nagashima & Kyle Bottom  With support from … Read more

East Van Laugh RioT Presented by Charlie Demers and Friends The Rio Theatre‘s regular live comedy night featuring Vancouver’s top stand-up comedians from CBC, Netflix, Just For Laughs and more returns on Friday, June 2. (Because we could all use a good laugh…) Friday, June 2 Featuring Erica Sigurdson & Simon King With special guests … Read more

East Van Laugh RIOT Presented by Charlie Demers and Friends The Rio Theatre‘s monthly comedy night featuring Vancouver’s top stand-up comedians from CBC, Netflix, Just For Laughs and more returns on Friday, October 21. (Because we could all use a good laugh…) Friday, October 21 Featuring Chris Griffin & Ola Dada With special guests Sophia … Read more

Hakuna Matata! Welcome to the wild side… Dysfunctional Disney Cabaret is a fun and sexy homage to our favorite princesses, villains and enchanted animals featuring a talented cast that truly is the only wish your heart needs to make. Watch the Magic Kingdom turn topsy-turvy with these wild and wacky tributes. Burlesque! Circus Arts! Live … Read more

Are you ready for all the battles, action, and adventure of Dragonball Z LIVE? Get ready to go Super Saiyan for a one night only variety show featuring fighting, circus, sideshow and burlesque. Kame-hame-on out to join us for a night of craziness, featuring your favorite Dragonball Z characters starring an array of local performers. … Read more

“Twas the night before Christmas and all thru Vancouver The drag queens were slaying with every maneuver. Then all of a sudden there arose such a clatter – run to the Rio to see what’s the matter!” Your presents is requested… Join social media star and local gender clown Dandy for a night of holiday … Read more

It’s the slay of the dead, and the only thing scarier than drag queens taking over the iconic Rio Theatre is scream queens taking over the iconic Rio Theatre! Join tiktok star Dandy as he hosts a glamorous gaggle of ghouls and gals serving their best creepy chic. As Dandy always says, “if you got … Read more