Events

Paul Anthony’s Talent Time: Halloween Special

“Vancouver’s Most Innovative Comedy / Variety Show” is back with a Halloween special! Save the date! Thursday, October 17 Doors 7:15 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets $22+ s/c HERE | $25+ s/c at the door

The Vancouver Short Film Showcase

Join us on Sunday, September 22 for a good old-fashioned (short) movie marathon. From comedies to horror, we are celebrating what the Vancouver short film scene has to offer. Sunday, September 22 Doors 12:30 pm |Event 1:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Jarlath Regan: In Bits

You’ve watched his clips on Instagram, you’ve shared his standup with your friends and family on TikTok, now it’s time to see Jarlath Regan’s funny bits live – and in person. The brand new standup show from the man behind some of the most hilarious viral standup comedy clips

TGR: Beyond The Fantasy

Get ready for an unforgettable night of social stoke and adrenaline-pumping action as Teton Gravity Research (TGR) brings its latest ski and snowboard film, “Beyond the Fantasy,” to Vancouver! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this epic event – buy your tickets now and immerse yourself

Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Festival: Part 2

HUMP! is back at The Rio Theatre again in 2024. If you missed HUMP! in the spring, don’t fall behind, and get your tickets today for Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Festival: Part 2. with an all-new, feature-length lineup! Part TWO includes 25 brand-spanking-new films that will rock your world. *All

Off-Book – The Improvised Musical

Timbre Concerts Presents On Sale Friday August 23, 2024 at 10am! OFF BOOK – THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL Tuesday October 22, 2024 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm 19+/No Minors Tickets $30.00 – $27.50 (plus appl. s/c) advance available online TicketWeb ticket link: https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/off-book-the-improvised-rio-theatre-tickets/13871043?pl=timbre21 ““Off

Dandy’s Haunted Mansion: An Interactive Drag Comedy Show

Enter all ye who dare! In this dragged out ghoulish night full of gutz and glam-horror, join social media sensation DANDY, the award winning host and drag superstar, as he guides you through his HAUNTED MANSION. An uproarious evening of horror drag, sinful, soul-stirring burlesque and hair-raising comedy that’s sure to

Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle

One of the UK’s biggest stand-up comics, Romesh Ranganathan, is bringing his arena-filling Hustle tour to North America – with a stop at the Rio Theatre on Monday, January 20! Romesh is the star of his worldwide Netflix stand-up special Romesh Ranganathan: The Cynic, as well as a string of

Dandyland

You are cordially invited to the World Premiere of Dandyland: The Series! Journey to the whimsical world of Dandy, the gay socialite that’s curious about the queers of society! Join in as he guides you through the vast and various aspects of LGBT-lifestyle with wild guests and interviews members of

Vancouver Badass Film Festival: Sugar Rot

Badass 10 is coming live to the Rio – The Tenth Annual International Vancouver Badass Film Festival and Script Competition goes live at East Vancouver’s historic Rio Theatre for a pre-Halloween live experience you can’t download and the indie film community event of the horror season! It’s the genre film

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

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