Events

Daniel Samper: Circombia

Daniel Samper is a Columbian born comedian and columnist. He is a satirical commentator whose main objective is to poke fun at politicians (mostly of conservative convictions) under the styles of satire and black humor. Don’t miss his show CIRCUMBIA, live at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, May 3. Please note

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

Dandy’s Nutcracker: An Interactive Drag Comedy Show

‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through Vancouver, The queens were all slaying with every maneuver. Out of theatre arose such a clatter – Run to the Rio and see what’s the matter!” Dahlings, put on your slippers and grab your candlesticks. Run

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

Dandy’s Christmas Carol

Join award winning host DANDY as he haunts legendary miser Ebenezer “Humbug” Scrooge (Jordy Matheson) in a jaunty tale of the true meaning of Christmas: SCARY GHOSTS and CONFRONTING TOXIC BEHAVIOUR. In this immersive drag cabaret we wretch the meaning of the holidays from the clasping clutches of Capitalists. Don’t

Dandy’s Chainsaw Masquerade: An Immersive Drag Comedy Cabaret

This Show is Inspired By a True Story. (Truly.) The show which you are about to see is an account of the tragedy which befell a group of drag performers, in particular Dandy of the Dead (aka TikTok superstar and regular Rio Theatre host, Dandy).

Dandy’s BIG GAY CABARET!

For Pride this year The Rio Theatre is rolling out the rainbow carpet to welcome not just Vancouver Pride, but nationwide Canada Pride 2024! And whom better to be our honorable ambassador to the world and fellow Gaynadians than our very own Gayest of the Gays, Queerest of the Queers,

Dandy’s BIG GAY CABARET 2025

For Pride this year the Rio Theatre is rolling out the rainbow carpet to welcome back Vancouver Pride & the return of Dandy’s BIG GAY CABARET! Celebrate with us in a interactive comedy cabaret hosted by the award-winning host and social media sensation DANDY! Will we show the devilish entertainment review columnist

Dance Filthy Canada 2024

Tantra Fitness/Be 1 Fitness present Dance Filthy Canada 2024 Tantra Fitness/B1 Fitness is proud to present the first ever Dance Filthy Canada Pole Dance Competition! Dance Filthy is an opportunity for pole performers to show the deliciously filthy, cheeky, naughty and fun side of pole dance with 3 competition

Dan Soder

Back with the best in comedy, Just For Laughs Vancouver, in association with SiriusXM Canada, returns with the festival bringing many of today’s biggest names in comedy to venues around Vancouver, running from February 16- 25, 2023. Western Canada’s biggest comedy festival hits stages and streets across the city

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

Phone: 604.879.3456

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: info@riotheatre.ca

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