Eye of the Storm XI: Taking it up to 11!

On Sunday January 15, 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 experience from some of Vancouver’s … Read more

JFL Northwest: Colin Quinn “Bully”

JFL NorthWest in association with SriusXM presents: Colin Quinn at The Rio Theatre Friday, February 24 & Saturday, February 25, 2017 Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm Tickets on sale NOW via Ticketfly Purchase Links: Friday’s show: ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1400167 Saturday’s show: ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1400180 *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons … Read more

Mischief Managed Presents: Harry Potter Burlesque

Advance tickets have sold out but limited tickets will become available at the door in a rush line so get down early to avoid disappointment. Seating is general admission also!! A silly, sexy evening filled with all your favourite Harry Potter characters in a light you’ve never seen them before. Like Harry Potter… But way … Read more

The Geekenders Present Uncaped Crusaders: A ‘Batlesque’ Tribute to Batman

Following the success of November’s smash hit Uncaped Crusaders: A Batlesque Tribute to Batman, Vancouver’s favourite nerdlesque ensemble, the Geekenders, return to the Rio Theatre with even more glittery Gotham goodness. This wacky (and very fun!) “batlesque” variety show celebrates everyone’s favourite ‘stark’ knight and his rogues gallery… with a playfully sensual twist! As always, … Read more

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie With Illyminiachi – POSTPONED

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances the A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie concert scheduled for Wednesday January 18th at Rio Theatre has been postponed.    Information regarding the rescheduled date will be announced shortly. Ticket holders can choose to keep their tickets which will be honoured on the new date or receive a refund. Refund deadline is … Read more

The Geekenders Present Portal 2: The (Unauthorized Musical)

In the distant future, in a far off laboratory standing silent and long abandoned, we meet Chell. She has been asleep for a long time. When she’s awoken by a chatty, British, blue-eyed robot, she finds herself in a facility that is overgrown and falling apart. Together, the two attempt an escape, inadvertently stirring…. something. … Read more

The Alternative Show hosted by Andy Kindler

The quintessential comic’s comic, Andy Kindler (Bob’s Burgers, Tosh. O) hosts the popular “Alternative Show” for two nights of alternative comedy anarchy at The Rio Theatre. Off-the-wall and totally unpredictable, audiences won’t know what to expect. The only guarantee is that Andy will bring the house down with an all-star lineup of alt-comedy favourites for … Read more