Archives: Events

‘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 downstairs to find your living room has turned into a glittery … Read more

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 tickle your funny bone. Enter … Read more

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 miss the gay of Christmas … Read more

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! Celebrate Vancouver & Canada … Read more

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! HAPPY PRIDE from the RIO THEATRE!!!  It’s Pride week in Vancouver and that … Read more

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 levels; Amateur, Semi-Pro, & Pro. Join … Read more

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 for 10-hilarious-days of star-powered stand-up, podcasts, … Read more

HUMP! is back in 2024 with not one, but TWO all-new, feature-length lineups! Part One includes 24 brand-spanking-new films that will rock your world. *All Part One screenings are the same lineup of films. The HUMP! Film Festival is renowned for its daring, thought-provoking showcases of short erotic films, created by real people for real people. Captivating … Read more