Events

Big Trouble In Little China

It’s all in the reflexes… Kurt Russell and Kim Cattrall team up in John Carpenter’s insanely fun and totally 80s action classic BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA on Friday, March 6. Friday, March 6 Doors 11:30 / Movie 11:59 Tickets $6 advance HERE/ 

Big Jay Oakerson: Just For Laughs VANCOUVER

Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style and dirty delivery are the signature marks of his comedy. Jay’s career spans two decades, starting in Philadelphia as a “comic’s comic” before rising mainstream fame in New York. Oakerson, co-hosts a

Best of Brit Rock

Join us at the Rio Theatre for a night of curated climbing films – the BEST of Brit Rock! Acclaimed filmmaker Alastair Lee‘s “Asgard Project,” “Climbing Blind,”  and “On Sight” are three of the best adventure climbing films of all time, and have won 42 international awards. Come celebrate these

Ben of the Week

Sunday, May 5 Doors 11:00 am  | Show 12:00 pm *Please arrive on time. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/s for this event. Complete show info and tickets can be found HERE

BEN LEE CANCELLED

CANCELLED Due to unforeseen circumstances BEN LEE has to cancel the upcoming concert but intends to return to the market later in the year   For more information contact Live Nation or your ticket providers

Becky Robinson

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

Bechdel Test Burlesque

SAILOR ST. CLAIRE, SCARLETT O’HAIRDYE, SIN DE LA ROSA, SOPHIE MALTEASE, AND DIAMOND MINX PRESENT BECHDEL TEST BQ Saturday, November 30 Doors 8:00 pm | Show 9:00 pm Advance tickets $25 HERE | $30 at the door. *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and

Beatdapp’s Battle of the Bands

Witness the powerful synergy of cutting-edge technology and live music as Beatdapp, one of Vancouver’s leading music tech startups, presents an electrifying Battle of the Bands at the Rio Theatre! This unforgettable night brings together the hidden musical talents of our internal tech team and the finest local bands

BC Green Party: East Van Town Hall

Meet Sonia Furstenau and your BC Green Mt. Pleasant by-election candidate! A by-election is coming soon to the East Van and Mt. Pleasant neighbourhoods to replace outgoing MLA Melanie Mark. This is the perfect opportunity to have your voice heard. Come meet BC Green

Bassem Youssef

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: [email protected]

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