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Are you looking for something fun to do on April Fool’s Day? Join us at for a great evening featuring three solid bands – something for everyone! Featuring new rock (with a 70’s flavour) from River’s Divide, rock, blues and R&B from Mojo Stars, and last (but not least), The Ray Roper Project! Who doesn’t … Read more

Please Note: Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope to re-schedule in the future. If you have purchased tickets, please connect with us at <riomanagers@gmail.com> Thanks, Rio Management Kitty Nights presents an unprecedented live band burlesque event: a tribute to the music of the … Read more

Film Fu is heading for the big screen! As part of Film Fu‘s continuing philanthropic initiative, created by award-winning feature film director, fight choreographer and stunt performer Kirk Caouette, we present to you Vancouver’s inaugural Film Fu Fight Fest! FFFF will present a series of short films that feature predominately fighting created by members of … Read more

On Saturday, March 26th, film-lovers from all over Vancouver will all gather at The Rio Theatre to celebrate the most memorable moments of VanChan’s 2nd Season. The very best short films from VanChan Season 2 will be showcased, prizes will be given away to lucky audience members, awards will be presented to the filmmakers who … Read more

The Eye of the Storm A/V Club returns to the Rio Theatre for their second show of 2017! This ongoing series – featuring an ever-revolving roster of some of Vancouver’s most talented underground artists – is a unique hybrid experience, combining live electronic/experimental/ambient/drone music with corresponding, curated film content. Each edition of Eye of the … Read more

STEVE KOZAK BAND and special guests Sunday, March 19th 2017 Doors 6pm   Show  7pm Advance tickets $20  Door $25. Available at www.riothatretickets.ca  Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife and Beat Merchant record stores +19 for admission The Canadian Pacific Blues Society is happy to announce a record release party for the STEVE KOZAK BAND and special … Read more

Stephen Lynch The My Old Heart Tour WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 19+ / General Admission Seated Doors: 7:00PM / Show: 8:00PM  Tickets: $30.00 (Incl. GST) + s/c  Ticket Link: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005247EC908415 -Stephen Lynch Online- Website: http://stephenlynch.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenlynchmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStephenLynch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestephenlynch/ Whether he’s singing an ode to “queer tattoos,” telling his potential paramour all the things he won’t be doing … Read more

As featured on CBC’s national radio Documentary “Four Little Strings” Ruby’s Ukes presents the 7th Annual Vancouver Ukulele Festival The Vancouver Ukulele Festival 2017 Festival Concert The Rio Theatre 1660 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1 Friday 3rd March 2017 Doors 6:45pm | Show  7.30pm – 10.30pm | VUF 2017 Gala Festival Concert Tickets $18 advance … Read more

Vancouver’s favourite ‘nerdlesque’ troupe, the Geekenders, return to East Van’s Rio Theatre with a revamped version of their smash hit production The Empire Strips Back: A Sci-Fi Burlesque Adventure.   Friday, May 26 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm Tickets $20 advance HERE | $25 at the door Saturday, May 27 Doors 7:00 pm … Read more