Events
Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Finals Night
The top 12 poets from prelims advance to this bout. Who will claim the title of 2017 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Champion? This closing match includes a feature presentation by the one and only Sheri-D Wilson. Poets in the Finals will be performing three-minute poems. The first round will consist
Vancouver World Music Festival
Join us for two nights of music from around the world! Vancouver World Music Festival April 22nd and 23rd here at The Rio Theatre This event will be in support of The Canucks Autism Network If you are looking for a chance to travel the globe in your
Feminist Live Reads: West Coast Edition
Feminist Live Reads: West Coast Edition Presents a staged reading of Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous” with Vancouver’s coolest actresses – Join Feminist Live Reads and an all-star cast, including Diana Bang (The Interview), Julia-Sarah Stone (TIFF Rising Star ’14), Erica Carroll (Supernatural), veteran performer Gabrielle Rose and Ali
Hullabaloo All Star Slam
Verses Festival of Words kicks off with Hullabaloo: a celebration of BC youth spoken word. And the always popular Hullabaloo All Star Slam at the Rio Theatre returns this year, featuring a battle between heavyweights of the Canadian slam scene! Hosted by Regina’s Johnny Trinh, the 2017 edition
EYE OF THE STORM X
On Sunday, March 13, The EYE OF THE STORM A/V CLUB returns to The Rio Theatre for another edition of their uniquely immersive audio/visual environment, a blend of live electronic/ambient/drone music paired with curated film content – on our big screen and with our big sound. It’s a full-on sensory
Geekenders Present ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ by Richard O’Brien
On June 16, 1973, director Jim Sharman debuted a musical that would warp time, space, and sweet transvestites for ever… THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Written for the stage by Richard O’Brien (who would later play Riff Raff in the sensational cult-movie adapatation, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW), the original live
Ladies Against Humanity: Live
Who run the world? Girls! Join The Fictionals and special guests on March 21st at the Rio Theatre for the annual Ladies Against Humanity special! Some of the funniest women from around Vancouver will bring Cards Against Humanity to life, award sweet prizes to witty audience members, and crown the
Bump & Grind Rewind!
Bump & Grind Rewind! A tribute to the Golden Era of Burlesque We can’t spell “Burlesque” without “U”—so please: help us rock this year’s BHOF Weekend Legends Challenge!! Friday March 11th Tickets $15 in advance 20 at the door. Advance tickets available by clicking HERE Doors at
The Force Is Shakin’: A Sci-Fi Burlesque Adventure!
Geekenders presents: The Force is Shakin’ A Sci-Fi Burlesque Adventure A brand-new Geekenders Theatricals production! After 3 sold out shows in April and May, The Geekenders are back for 2 more shows! – – Friday, June 3rd Doors 7:00pm | Show 8:00pm
Jaclyn Guillou: Album Release Concert
Join us at the Rio for the highly anticipated Juno nominated album release of Jaclyn Guillou – – March 5th Doors 8pm, Show 9pm 19+ ages event – – – Tickets