Do Go On is a comedy/history podcast hosted by Australian Comedians Dave Warneke, Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart. Every week since 2015 they've taken it in turns to pick a topic from history and report back. Over ten years and 500+ episodes later, they've covered everything from Dolly Parton to Bigfoot, Chernobyl to the real Great Escape.

In that time they've been downloaded more than 25 million times and toured live shows across Australia, The UK, Ireland, Germany, New Zealand and Thailand. This is their first ever time in Canada! Yes it will be weird seeing their voices come out of their faces but don't worry, you'll get used to it!

Saturday, September 12
Doors 12:00 pm | Podcast Taping 1:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

In 2026, The Invincible Czars celebrate 100 years of FW Murnau's silent masterpiece FAUST by performing their tastefully modern soundtrack live with the movie at theatres across the US and Canada - including a stop at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, September 12.

Their brand new electrifying score marries new and old elements of classical music, bossa nova and even a touch of heavy metal to bring the movie to life for contemporary audiences and incorporates a mix of instruments like flute, violin and electric guitar.

The Czars' return engagement at the Rio Theatre will function as an FW Murnau "silent sinema" double feature, as guests will be able to take in both FAUST and their revamped version of the 1922 silent classic NOSFERATU - for one sweet price!

Saturday, September 12
Doors 6:15 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Adult Entry $35+ s/c
Youth (Under 15) $22+ s/c
VIP (Gold Circle - Rows A-D, Centre Section) $40+ s/c

About FAUST

An elderly alchemist named Faust (Gösta Ekman) makes a pact with the demon Mephisto (Emil Jannings) to gain the power to protect his village from plague. Faust soon succumbs to temptation and asks Mephisto to restore his youth and help him acquire all the hedonistic pleasures that earth can offer. Eventually, his love affair with a young woman named Gretchen (Camilla Horn) leads to tragic and devastating consequences for them both.

FAUST has quite a history. It is the quintessential “deal with the devil” tale based on a centuries-old European legend. The legend inspired Johann Wofgang Goethe’s 1808 play which is considered Germany’s greatest literary work.  The play inspired the famous opera by Charles Guonod which director FW Murnau used as a map for his 1926 film.  Virtually every “sell your soul” type story from the film Crossroads to songs like “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” owes a debt to FAUST whether the creators know it or not. (In fact, "Faust" is the opera in Gaston Leroux’s "Phantom of the Opera.")

Murnau had already made a name for himself and set the standard for early horror films with NOSFERATU (1922) and in 1926 he was on top of his game and found himself with a big budget for FAUST with a lot of autonomy from the studio UFI. The result is silent-era German Expressionist eye candy full of amazing sets, innovative special effects and Murnau’s signature camera work.  It was his last German-made film before he moved to Hollywood later that year.

For modern audiences, it’s the cast that really makes the movie entertaining.  The virtually-unknown Camilla Horn is hard not to love in the role of Gretchen.  (Horn had replaced the legendary Lillian Gish in the role when Gish ultimately turned it down due to the subject matter in the film.)  The charismatic (if complicated) Emil Jannings was like the Jim Carrey of his day bringing all emotions with equal gusto and power. He is hilarious, hateable, terrifying and unforgettable especially when paired with Yvette Guilbert as Aunt Marthe

About the Soundtrack

The Invincible Czars’ score for FAUST is mostly original material inspired by film score composers like Bernard Herrman and John Williams peppered with cinematic metal a la Fantomas and even a little Marcos Valle-esque bossa nova.  The band keeps their tradition of incorporating music from Russian classical composers, revisiting their renditions of Mussorgsy’s Pictures at an Exhibition and A Night on Bald Mountain in particular for this soundtrack.  Five players perform the score live on violin, electric guitar, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, glockenspiel, keyboard and drums.

About the Band

Josh Robins - Guitar
Wes Haynes - Keyboards
Phil Davidson - Violin, glockenspiel
Stefan del Bosque - Drums
Kevin Sakai - Clarinet, Flute, Bass Clarinet

The Invincible Czars have made a name for themselves among horror and classic film lovers in the US and Canada with their original, tastefully modern live soundtracks for silent films which they started creating for the original Alamo Drafthouse in their hometown of Austin, TX in 2007, though they began making their wacky brand of cinematic rock in 2003.  They are great at using music and sound to transform century-old movies into immersive and engaging experiences that allow audiences to approach, appreciate, and enjoy the depth and innovation of classic silent film. Czars shows are a lot of fun with opportunities for audience participation and costumery.

In 2026, The Invincible Czars celebrate 100 years of FW Murnau's silent masterpiece FAUST by performing their tastefully modern soundtrack live with the movie at theatres across the US and Canada - including a stop at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, September 12.

Their brand new electrifying score marries new and old elements of classical music, bossa nova and even a touch of heavy metal to bring the movie to life for contemporary audiences and incorporates a mix of instruments like flute, violin and electric guitar.

The Czars' return engagement at the Rio Theatre will function as an FW Murnau "silent sinema" double feature, as guests will be able to take in both FAUST and their revamped version of the 1922 silent classic NOSFERATU - for one sweet price!

Saturday, September 12
FAUST
Doors 6:15 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

NOSFERATU
9:15 pm *Approximate Start Time

Single Film (VIP Admission - GA) $39*
Single Film (Main Floor - GA) $34*
Single Film (Kids 13 and under - GA) $21*

About FAUST

An elderly alchemist named Faust (Gösta Ekman) makes a pact with the demon Mephisto (Emil Jannings) to gain the power to protect his village from plague. Faust soon succumbs to temptation and asks Mephisto to restore his youth and help him acquire all the hedonistic pleasures that earth can offer. Eventually, his love affair with a young woman named Gretchen (Camilla Horn) leads to tragic and devastating consequences for them both.

FAUST has quite a history. It is the quintessential “deal with the devil” tale based on a centuries-old European legend. The legend inspired Johann Wofgang Goethe’s 1808 play which is considered Germany’s greatest literary work.  The play inspired the famous opera by Charles Guonod which director FW Murnau used as a map for his 1926 film.  Virtually every “sell your soul” type story from the film Crossroads to songs like “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” owes a debt to FAUST whether the creators know it or not. (In fact, "Faust" is the opera in Gaston Leroux’s "Phantom of the Opera.")

Murnau had already made a name for himself and set the standard for early horror films with NOSFERATU (1922) and in 1926 he was on top of his game and found himself with a big budget for FAUST with a lot of autonomy from the studio UFI. The result is silent-era German Expressionist eye candy full of amazing sets, innovative special effects and Murnau’s signature camera work.  It was his last German-made film before he moved to Hollywood later that year.

For modern audiences, it’s the cast that really makes the movie entertaining.  The virtually-unknown Camilla Horn is hard not to love in the role of Gretchen.  (Horn had replaced the legendary Lillian Gish in the role when Gish ultimately turned it down due to the subject matter in the film.)  The charismatic (if complicated) Emil Jannings was like the Jim Carrey of his day bringing all emotions with equal gusto and power. He is hilarious, hateable, terrifying and unforgettable especially when paired with Yvette Guilbert as Aunt Marthe

About the Soundtrack

The Invincible Czars’ score for FAUST is mostly original material inspired by film score composers like Bernard Herrman and John Williams peppered with cinematic metal a la Fantomas and even a little Marcos Valle-esque bossa nova.  The band keeps their tradition of incorporating music from Russian classical composers, revisiting their renditions of Mussorgsy’s Pictures at an Exhibition and A Night on Bald Mountain in particular for this soundtrack.  Five players perform the score live on violin, electric guitar, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, glockenspiel, keyboard and drums.

About the Band

Josh Robins - Guitar
Wes Haynes - Keyboards
Phil Davidson - Violin, glockenspiel
Stefan del Bosque - Drums
Kevin Sakai - Clarinet, Flute, Bass Clarinet

The Invincible Czars have made a name for themselves among horror and classic film lovers in the US and Canada with their original, tastefully modern live soundtracks for silent films which they started creating for the original Alamo Drafthouse in their hometown of Austin, TX in 2007, though they began making their wacky brand of cinematic rock in 2003.  They are great at using music and sound to transform century-old movies into immersive and engaging experiences that allow audiences to approach, appreciate, and enjoy the depth and innovation of classic silent film. Czars shows are a lot of fun with opportunities for audience participation and costumery.

Ed Saxberger, a forgotten New York poet, works in the post office. After an eager and flattering young admirer appears on his doorstep, Saxberger is beckoned into a coterie of twentysomething admirers who anoint him as a rediscovered genius. Intoxicated by the attention -- and by the alluring presence of Gloria, the group's "tragic heroine" -- Saxberger gradually reckons with the authenticity of his newfound poetic circle. This thoughtful, witty film is a wistful yet unromantic look at a lost idea of downtown New York.With Willem DaFoe, Great Lee, Jake Lacey.

"There’s wisdom and depth to the film’s themes of growing old, dashed dreams and the magic of rediscovery, plus a deliciously ironic final twist. " (Los Angeles Times)

"The poetry of this movie, in short, is in Dafoe, who gives his finest performance in years -- a long trek from bliss to despair to disillusionment, and finally to the odd contentment and consolation that disillusionment often brings." (The New Yorker)

"Greta Lee’s performance may be the secret key to 'Late Fame.' Gloria is a user, a poseur extraordinaire; her fluttery flamboyance, rooted in insecurity, summons another Gloria, the one from 'Sunset Blvd'." (TIME Magazine)

"In a sense, the film, directed by Kent Jones, is like a wonderful little poem. It’s also a touching nod to the past, gracefully intertwining aspects of “Metropolitan” and “Dead Poets Society.” (Wall Street Journal)

"Dafoe and Lee raise the entire project to a higher level. It’s worth seeing 'Late Fame’ just to watch Dafoe fine-tune his character from one scene to the next, and to witness Lee in action." (Roger Ebert.com)

Sunday, September 13
Doors 11:45 am | Movie 12:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

LATE FAME (Kent Jones, 2026 / 97 mins / 14A) Legendary New York poet Ed Saxberger's forgotten works captivate an eccentric group of young creatives, reigniting his artistic passion. Their intrigue intertwines with the bewitching presence of actress Gloria.

Get ready, Vancouver! Dhaka Club Vancouver brings you Artcell Live in Vancouver at the iconic Rio Theatre on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

Known as one of Bangladesh’s most influential progressive rock/metal bands, Artcell has captivated fans for decades with powerful vocals, unforgettable guitar work, deep lyrics, and an electrifying stage presence. From fan-favourite classics to their signature progressive sound, this will be a night filled with energy, nostalgia, and pure live music excitement.

Join the Vancouver Bangladeshi community and rock fans from across the Lower Mainland for an unforgettable evening celebrating music, culture, and the return of Artcell to Vancouver.

Sunday, September 13
Show begins at 6:00 pm *Please arrive on time.

Regular Tickets:
Main Floor: $50 + s/c | Balcony: $40 + s/c

Secure your tickets early and be part of one of Vancouver’s biggest Bangla Rock Nights of the year.

A documentary feature about legendary psychedelic punk band, Butthole Surfers. The film traces how two accounting students from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, found solidarity in their shared strangeness, gathered a tribe of like-minded outsiders — queers, weirdos, and nonconformists, including the unforgettable naked performance artist/dancer Kathleen Lynch — and launched one of the most radical and unpredictable paths in rock history.

Against all odds, and with a proudly unmarketable name, they became unlikely icons, inspiring acts like Nirvana and even landing a number one hit. Their live shows were one of a kind events -communal rites of passage for band and audience - the perfect antithesis of the digital isolation of our modern age. The film also goes deep on the personal lives behind the chaos — an intimate portrait of lead singer Gibby Haynes, guitar wizard Paul Leary, drummers Teresa Nervosa and King Coffey, and bassist Jeff Pinkus — five uncompromising originals whose lives took extraordinary turns. With Gibby Haynes, Paul Leary, King Coffey, Teresa Nervosa, Jeff PinkusFlea, Dave Grohl, Richard Linklater, Ian MacKaye, Al Jourgensen, Thurston Moore, John Hawkes, Steve Albini.

#MusicMonday, September 14
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

BUTTHOLE SURFERS: THE HOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUTT (Tom Stern, 2026 / 104 mins / NR) Through exhaustive interviews, archival footage, surreal animation, puppetry reenactments, and more, this film unfolds in the anarchic spirit of this legendary band. Irreverent and funny, but also sincere and heartfelt, this film explores the band's indelible influence on a generation of musicians and fans as these post-punk rock legends look back on their strangeand extraordinary lives. This is not a hagiography. It presents the hole truth and nothing butt, warts and all: sex, drugs, rock and roll, the beautiful, the ugly, and the weird.

We are dimming the lights, firing up the projector, and raising a glass (or two) to the late, great singer, actress, and philanthropist Dolly Parton with a screening of her onscreen performances that showcases her incredible charisma, legendary musical talent her particular brand of homespun magnetism, the 1982 musical screwball comedy THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS.

Dolly followed up her smashing success in 9 TO 5 with a Golden Globe-nominated performance as Miss Mona in THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, adapted from the stage musical of the same name. Miss Mona operates the Chicken Ranch, a brothel with a long history in a small Texas town. The locals have a good relationship with the institution, and Mona is respected in the community. The sheriff, Ed Earl Dodd (Burt Reynolds), also looks out for the Chicken Ranch due to his past with Miss Mona. However, when pious reporter Melvin Thorpe (Dom DeLuise) exposes the brothel, outside interests want it shut down, putting the governor (Charles Durning) in a tough spot. Parton's musicality features heavily on the soundtrack to this, notably her rendition of "Hard Candy Christmas" and her Grammy-nominated performance of "I Will Always Love You."

"Dolly Parton is, on the basis of this one film, a natural-born movie star, a performer who holds our attention so easily that it's hard to believe it's her first film." (Roger Ebert)

Monday, September 14
Doors 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (Colin Higgins, 1982 / PG / 114 mins) A town's Sheriff and regular patron of a historical whorehouse fights to keep it running when a television reporter targets it as the Devil's playhouse.

POV36 Film Festival – The 36th Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival

Join us as we celebrate the next generation of filmmakers at the 36th Annual Persistence of Vision (POV)
Film Festival, proudly presented by students of the UBC Film Production Program.

Over two nights at Vancouver’s iconic Rio Theatre, POV36 will showcase bold new perspectives and
emerging voices through two curated screenings, culminating in our Award Ceremony.

Tuesday, September 15
Doors 6:30 pm | Event 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Iris Programme A — Competition
The Iris Programme is a showcase of short films created by third- and fourth-year students in the UBC Film Production Program. Each film offers a distinct perspective, inviting audiences into the worlds, experiences, and imaginations of the filmmakers behind them.

Listed alphabetically by film title:
Animal Farm — (directed by Emmi Tsiapalis)
Birdie — (directed by Tamara Khoury)
Charcoal Darling — (directed by Ruth Tesfahun)
From the Sea — (directed by Anton Hing)
Jhoom — (directed by Khazina Qureshi)
Karaoke Club — (directed by Jayzee Calingasan)
Muddy Waters — (directed by Eridanus Redenbach)
Sick Days — (directed by Andrew Lee)
Snap Out of It — (directed by Sebastian Isaac-Gooden)

Wednesday, September 16
Doors 6:30 pm | Event 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Iris Programme B + Awards Night — Competition
Screening 2 continues the Iris Programme with another selection of short films from third- and fourth-year students in the UBC Film Production Program, followed by the POV36 Awards Ceremony, where we will celebrate the filmmakers and recognize outstanding achievements across the festival.

Listed alphabetically by film title:
Blue Horse — (directed by Helen Shen)
Dead Air — (directed by Julien Bisnaire Wakeham)
Egg on My Beard — (directed by Gabriel Porath)
Group Therapy — (directed by Tasha Mackenzie)
Head to Heaven — (directed by Sreekullkorn)
Madonna — (directed by Lauren Berg)
Pierrot — (directed by Julianne Pascua)

We look forward to welcoming you to the 36th Annual Persistence of Vision Film Festival and celebrating the creativity, collaboration, and persistence behind this year’s films.

POV36 Film Festival – The 36th Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival

Join us as we celebrate the next generation of filmmakers at the 36th Annual Persistence of Vision (POV)
Film Festival, proudly presented by students of the UBC Film Production Program.

Over two nights at Vancouver’s iconic Rio Theatre, POV36 will showcase bold new perspectives and
emerging voices through two curated screenings, culminating in our Award Ceremony.

Iris Programme A — Competition
The Iris Programme is a showcase of short films created by third- and fourth-year students in the UBC Film Production Program. Each film offers a distinct perspective, inviting audiences into the worlds, experiences, and imaginations of the filmmakers behind them.

Listed alphabetically by film title:
Animal Farm — (directed by Emmi Tsiapalis)
Birdie — (directed by Tamara Khoury)
Charcoal Darling — (directed by Ruth Tesfahun)
From the Sea — (directed by Anton Hing)
Jhoom — (directed by Khazina Qureshi)
Karaoke Club — (directed by Jayzee Calingasan)
Muddy Waters — (directed by Eridanus Redenbach)
Sick Days — (directed by Andrew Lee)
Snap Out of It — (directed by Sebastian Isaac-Gooden)

Tuesday, September 15
Doors 6:30 pm | Event 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird tickets available till August 31 - Just $18 per night! (limited quantity available)
Single Night Tickets - $22
2-Night Festival Pass - $30 (limited quantity available)

POV36 Film Festival – The 36th Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival

Join us as we celebrate the next generation of filmmakers at the 36th Annual Persistence of Vision (POV)
Film Festival, proudly presented by students of the UBC Film Production Program.

Over two nights at Vancouver’s iconic Rio Theatre, POV36 will showcase bold new perspectives and
emerging voices through two curated screenings, culminating in our Award Ceremony.

Iris Programme B + Awards Night — Competition
Screening 2 continues the Iris Programme with another selection of short films from third- and fourth-year students in the UBC Film Production Program, followed by the POV36 Awards Ceremony, where we will celebrate the filmmakers and recognize outstanding achievements across the festival.

Listed alphabetically by film title:
Blue Horse — (directed by Helen Shen)
Dead Air — (directed by Julien Bisnaire Wakeham)
Egg on My Beard — (directed by Gabriel Porath)
Group Therapy — (directed by Tasha Mackenzie)
Head to Heaven — (directed by Sreekullkorn)
Madonna — (directed by Lauren Berg)
Pierrot — (directed by Julianne Pascua)

Wednesday, September 16
Doors 6:30 pm | Event 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird tickets available till August 31 - Just $18 per night! (limited quantity available)
General Admission - $22
2-Night Festival Pass - $30 (limited quantity available)

The East Van Laugh RioT welcomes comedian Katie Boyle to the Rio Theatre's stage for a night of laughter on Thursday, September 17.

Thursday, September 17
Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Tickets on sale April 24 @ 9:00 am

Katie Boyle is an Irish comedian living in New York City. Her favorite stand-up topics are her journey through American culture, dating, therapy and shame! She performed as a "New Face" in the 2023 Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and was featured in NY Funniest showcase and New York Comedy Festival in 2022. Katie's debut album and special, I'll Do It Myself, was released through Pinch Records in summer of 2023. The special has since hit half a million views on YouTube and the album hit #1 on iTunes Comedy Charts and is currently available to stream on all major audio platforms. Her Don't Tell Comedy set premiered in November, 2023.

Her second full-length special, Terapy, was released in July, 2025, and is currently available to stream on YouTube and Disruptor Comedy. She performed a full run of her critically acclaimed one-woman dark comedy, Roe v. Wade versus Katie, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, 2025.

Katie has headlined clubs across the United States and Ireland, and brought her hour to Dublin and Cork in the summer of 2024 for four sold-out shows. She’s been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Irish Independent, and The Irish Times and her work has been featured at Laughing Skull, Women in Comedy, Kansas City Irish Fest, and on SiriusXM. Her new, widely acclaimed dark comedy, Roe v Wade versus Katie, was named among the “Best of the Fest” at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by The Scotsman in August 2025. She is currently touring the show globally.

Outside of stand-up, Katie has acted in various sketches and shorts, including LadBible and Unilad's Man of the Street videos, and she appeared in a commercial for Oracle. She also collaborates with brands like Piece of Cake Moving, Language Drops, Sundance, and MTV to create and develop funny content. Katie has been producing and emceeing a consistently sold out Irish comedy show at the Dead Rabbit since February, 2023, which flies in Irish comedians to perform. She currently hosts The Shift podcast, on which she and guests discuss sex and dating from an Irish perspective.

Connect with Katie Boyle @KatieBoylecomic

After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the CAMP MIASMA slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director (Hannah Einbinder, 'Hacks') for resurrection. But when she visits the original movie's star (Gillian Anderson, 'The X-Files'), a now-reclusive actress shrouded in mystery, the two women fall into a blood-soaked world of desire, fear, and delirium. With Jasmine Savoy Brown, Patrick Fischler, Amanda Fix, Sarah Sherman, Dylan Baker, Kevin McDonald, Eva Victor.

"As sexy as movies come, all the way through its final climax." (ELLE Magazine)

"'TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA' is a meta horror-comedy and a whip-smart entertainment industry satire. Still, on a deeper level, in a hole at the bottom of its lake, is a hard-won sexual awakening." (Time Out)

Thursday, September 17
Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA (Jane Schoenbrun, 2025 / 115 mins / 14A) A director making a slasher sequel becomes obsessed with casting the original film's 'final girl,' leading both women into psychological and sexual chaos.

WITCH PERFECT is an all live-singing, comedy parody based on the cult-classic and audience favorite Disney film "Hocus Pocus!"

It features Emmy-winning stars from RuPaul's Drag Race, including Tina Burner (All-Stars 10 and S13's ) as Winifred, Scarlet Envy (Season 11, All-Stars S6, and UK vs the World S2), and Alexis Michelle (Season 9 and All Stars S8) as Mary.

The show features hits from such pop icons as Lady Gaga, Madonna and Cher, as well as Disney classics The Little Mermaid and The Lion King. WITCH PERFECT also flies into Broadway standards from Gypsy and Wicked as well as the sister’s own take on the infamous show-stopper, "I Put a Spell on You."

Make sure to BOOOOOOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKKK your tickets today.

Friday, September 18
Doors 7:00 pm | Event 8:00 pm

VIP Seating with Meet and Greet
$135.45 + s/c (Rows A, B, C and D)

Orchestra
$103.95 + s/c (Rows E - J)

Main Floor
$82.95 + s/c (Rows K through O)

Balcony
$61.95 + s/c

"No good without Evil.
No Love without Hate.
No innocence without Lust.
I am Evil."

We are dimming the lights and firing up the projector in tribute to the late, great actor Tim Curry with a Friday Late Night Movie screening of one of his most memorable turns that lives forever in the dreams (and nightmares) of 80s kids everywhere, Ridley Scott's darkly romantic fantasy fable LEGEND.

While not recognized as a commercial triumph upon its release in 1985, the film has grown into a cult-classic thanks to Scott's overall stunning and moody production design that brings to life a grand, gothic fairy tale world featuring unicorns, magic swamps, dwarfs and rainbows. The story follows a young, mystical forest-dweller on a quest to stop the Lord of Darkness from destroying daylight, and marrying the woman he loves. With Tim Curry, Tom Cruise, Mia Sara and Billy Barty.

"This is a fantasy painting come to life as a movie." (Fat Guys at the Movies)

"Though 'Legend' may never achieve full-on classic motion picture status... Ridley Scott's lovingly-crafted fairytale always deserved better than it got from both film critics and paying audiences alike." (Seattle Film Blog)

"Legend remains a stunning faerie floss fantasy." (Starburst)

Doors 11:00 pm | Movie 11:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

LATE NIGHT DATE NIGHT! Bring a friend, date, or fellow forest-dweller and get two-for-one entry.

LEGEND (Ridley Scott, 1986 / 95 mins / PG) Darkness seeks to create eternal night by destroying the last of the unicorns. Jack and his friends do everything possible to save the world and Princess Lili from the hands of Darkness.

Wes Barker is the funniest magician touring today! Wild tricks, hilarious stories, and incredible feats. A magic show like you’ve never experienced. You may recognize Wes from his TV show (Big Trick Energy) or other appearances on Kill Tony, America’s Got Talent, Ellen, Syfy, MTV, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us (which he won). Wes also has numerous viral videos which have gained over a billion views across the internet!

Saturday, September 19
Doors 5:30 pm | Show 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird Tickets $36.75+ s/c (Until June 5)
Tickets $42+ s/c

www.youtube.com/WesBarker

"Have you ever danced with the Devil in the pale moonlight?"

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Batman Day (September 19) for a screening of one of the most iconic superhero movies of all time, Tim Burton's original BATMAN. Released in 1989, Burton's BATMAN was the perfect vehicle for his signature, trademark aesthetic. The result is a deliciously dark, gothic, and claustrophobic visualization of Gotham City, one that has laid the definitive blueprint for the look of the franchise as a whole, if not all of "superhero cinema."

Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton, in a career-defining role) fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman who calls himself The Joker (Jack Nicholson, never better) seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale (Kim Basinger). And we can't leave out Prince's electric soundtrack, can we? With Billy Dee Williams, Robert Wuhl, Jack Palance, Jerry Hall.

"'Batman' is a giddy, disturbing ride through movies and myths past and present. In short, Batman is terrific -- funny, smart and sensitive too, the perfect cinematic date." (Globe and Mail)

"... A stunning achievement, especially through the incredible and unique visualization of director Tim Burton." (The Hollywood Reporter)

"Dark, haunting and poetic." (Washington Post)

"The result is a film that may please adults more than youngsters, and isn't that refreshing?" (Gene Siskel)

Costumes welcome and encouraged! Show us what you've got, kid.

Saturday, September 19
Doors 9:30 pm | Movie 10:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

BATMAN (Tim Burton, 1989 / 122 mins / 14A) The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being Jack Napier, a criminal who becomes the clownishly homicidal Joker.

The Babes! Babes! Babes! show is a jam-packed, laugh out loud, adults only cabaret! The show combines burlesque, drag, comedy, extravagant costumes, showstopping group numbers and naughty humour in a raucous spectacle that will leave you wanting more! Featuring an award winning cast of cabaret artists, each at the top of their field, the BABES show is the perfect way to spice up your night!

In addition to all the sultry teases, the naughty jokes, and the sparkly thongs, the Babes celebrate sexuality, LGBTQ identities, and body confidence with inspiring performances and heartfelt moments.

The West Coast tour features Shirley Gnome (Juno nominated Canadian Siren of Comedy), Selena Vyle (the host of Canada’s longest running Drag Brunch at Glad Day bookshop) and James & The Giant Pasty (2x Most Comedic winner at the Burlesque Hall of Fame).

Also featuring local guest star: La Dame Derrière

Perfect for a date night, a celebration, or a girls night out! So grab a ticket, grab a beverage and indulge in this special adults only evening of cabaret entertainment!

Sunday, September 20
Doors 7:15 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Adult Entry $31.50 + s/c
VIP (First two rows, centre section + Exclusive SWAG) $36.75 + fees

The Babes are touring to 5 cities in British Columbia this fall. For full details and schedule check out babesburlesque.com.

Praise for the Babes, Babes, Babes Burlesque • Drag • Comedy Tour from audience members:

“Sextacular! Made me laugh, made me wet, and made me alive with joy through their incredible art." (Luna M. - Toronto, ON)

Connect on Instagram:
@babesbabesbabestour
@shirleygnome
@jamesgiantpasty
@selenavyle
@ladamederriere

One of YouTube's most popular comics with over 225 million views and half a billion more on Facebook, Steve Hofstetter is also the host of Finding Babe Ruth on FS1. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of Laughs (FOX) and he has been on CBS’ The Late Late Show, E! True Hollywood Story, Comics Unleashed, and more. He’s sold out shows in hundreds of cities and dozens of countries. Now is your chance to find out what the fuss is about during this no-holds-barred stand-up performance, featuring some of his unfiltered observations about life.

Wednesday, September 23
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

SOLD OUT - Meet and Greet:  Row A, seats 5-17: $210 + GST + s/c
Gold (Centre Section / Main): $77 + GST + s/c
Silver (Side Sections / Main)  $49 + GST + s/c
Balcony (General Admission)  $42 + GST + s/c

Renowned filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa (CURE, PULSE) turns his lens to the winter of 1578 in feudal Japan with THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER, a stunning adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa's award-winning 2003 historical mystery novel "Kokurôjô."

When Lord Murashige Araki (Masahiro Motoki) rises up against the tyrannical Nobunaga Oda (Masaki Suda), he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda’s army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei Kuroda (Masaki Suda), a brilliant yet dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon. Helped by his wife Chiyoho (Yuriko Yoshitaka) and his most loyal generals, Murashige must uncover the truth before the castle falls.

"Kiyoshi Kurosawa may have made a Samurai murder mystery, but beneath the armor and political intrigue is a warning about what happens when war convinces people that dying honorably matters more than living at all." (The Nerds of Color)

"Kurosawa has made one of his best films, a work that feels a bit like Agatha Christie, a bit like Shakespeare, and even a bit like Samurai Columbo." (RogerEbert.com)

"What emerges is a samurai picture that feels simultaneously classical and modern, austere and capacious, familiar and surprising." (New York Times)

"There is a patience and commitment on display from Kurosawa that requires an equal investment and energy from his audience. But it also doesn’t take much to fully give in to this intricately constructed world of vengeance and mercy, order and dishonour." (Globe and Mail)

"The Samurai and the Prisoner' may be set centuries earlier, but it’s a Kurosawa movie through and through. The talk is grave, the editing unhurried; the camera holds multiple characters in the frame and watches them from a sedate remove." (The New Yorker)

Thursday, September 24
Doors 5:30 pm | Movie 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER "Kokurôjô" (Kiyoshi Kurosawa, 2026 / 147 mins / 14A / Japanese w. EST) Inside sealed Arioka Castle during a rebellion against Oda Nobunaga, rebel Araki Murashige and captive strategist Kuroda Kanbei engage in a tense battle of wits to solve mysterious crimes.

Doug Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) seems to have it pretty good in 2084 A.D. A heavily muscled construction worker, he boasts a beautiful wife, Lori (Sharon Stone), good friends, and a technologically advanced home featuring video phones and even video walls. But he is haunted by dreams of a mysterious brunette woman and the red wastelands of Mars. Quaid visits Rekall, a unique travel agency that implants the memory of an adventure into its customers’ minds, to get the chance to live out his Martian fantasies. When something goes terribly wrong and a blocked off portion of his mind is activated, Quaid finds himself at the center of a dangerous conspiracy. He must travel to Mars and get to the bottom of why he is being hunted by trigger-happy henchmen. But how can he know that what he’s experiencing isn’t just part of the Rekall experience? Are the mutant revolutionaries on Mars his allies, enemies, or complete fabrications? And is the lovely brunette at his side nothing more than a figment of his imagination?

Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon Stone, Ronny Cox and Michael Ironside, Paul Verhoeven's TOTAL RECALL tells the story of a construction worker who suddenly finds himself embroiled in espionage on Mars and unable to determine if the experiences are real or the result of memory implants. Adapted from Philip K. Dick’s short novel, "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale", TOTAL RECALL is a truly visionary film ahead of its time. Released in 1990, the film features a career best performance from the legendary Schwarzenegger, and for its 30th anniversary in 2020, was restored from a scan of the original 35mm negative at Technicolor LA in tiff 16 bits format. Colour-grading was supervised by Jérome Bigleur at Hiventy. The restoration crew paid particularly high attention to preserve special effect continuity.

"Just because it made loads of money...doesn't mean Total Recall isn't ruggedly individualistic art!" (The Village Voice)

Friday, September 25
Doors 11:00 pm | Movie 11:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Late Night Date Night! All tickets are two-for-one entry.

TOTAL RECALL (Paul Verhoeven, 1990 / 113 mins / 14A) Construction worker Douglas Quaid discovers a memory chip in his brain during a virtual-reality trip. He also finds that his past has been invented to conceal a plot of planetary domination. Soon, he's off to Mars to find out who he is and who planted the chip.

Join us at the Rio Theatre as we dim the lights, fire up the projector, and raise a glass in tribute to the late, great actor Tim Curry with a puppet-filled, 30th Anniversary screening of MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND.

A favourite for 90s kids everywhere, this  family-friendly favourite is a reworking of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale in which The Muppets take to the high seas in search of buried treasure. Young Jim Hawkins is given a treasure map by a mysterious sailor and sets sail with his friends the Great Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat. Among the crew is the mutinous sea dog Long John Silver (peak Curry), who has his own plans for the loot. With Tim Curry, Jennifer Saunders, Billy Connelly, Kevin Bishop.

"'Muppet Treasure Island' is a wonderful picture for children, a work of considerable artistry and craftsmanship that ought to please many adults as well, provided they're prepared to along with a highly familiar, very simple story." (Los Angeles Times)

Saturday, September 26
Doors 12:00 pm | Movie 12:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND (Brian Henson, 1996 / 99 mins / G) Kermit, Long John Silver (Tim Curry) and Young Jim Hawkins (Kevin Bishop) set sail for riches using a dead pirate's treasure map.

Renowned filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa (CURE, PULSE) turns his lens to the winter of 1578 in feudal Japan with THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER, a stunning adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa's award-winning 2003 historical mystery novel "Kokurôjô."

When Lord Murashige Araki (Masahiro Motoki) rises up against the tyrannical Nobunaga Oda (Masaki Suda), he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda’s army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei Kuroda (Masaki Suda), a brilliant yet dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon. Helped by his wife Chiyoho (Yuriko Yoshitaka) and his most loyal generals, Murashige must uncover the truth before the castle falls.

"Kiyoshi Kurosawa may have made a Samurai murder mystery, but beneath the armor and political intrigue is a warning about what happens when war convinces people that dying honorably matters more than living at all." (The Nerds of Color)

"Kurosawa has made one of his best films, a work that feels a bit like Agatha Christie, a bit like Shakespeare, and even a bit like Samurai Columbo." (RogerEbert.com)

"What emerges is a samurai picture that feels simultaneously classical and modern, austere and capacious, familiar and surprising." (New York Times)

"There is a patience and commitment on display from Kurosawa that requires an equal investment and energy from his audience. But it also doesn’t take much to fully give in to this intricately constructed world of vengeance and mercy, order and dishonour." (Globe and Mail)

"The Samurai and the Prisoner' may be set centuries earlier, but it’s a Kurosawa movie through and through. The talk is grave, the editing unhurried; the camera holds multiple characters in the frame and watches them from a sedate remove." (The New Yorker)

Saturday, September 26
Doors 2:30 pm | Movie 3:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER "Kokurôjô" (Kiyoshi Kurosawa, 2026 / 147 mins / 14A / Japanese w. EST) Inside sealed Arioka Castle during a rebellion against Oda Nobunaga, rebel Araki Murashige and captive strategist Kuroda Kanbei engage in a tense battle of wits to solve mysterious crimes.

DreamBoard Production House and the Rio Theatre are joining forces to present the Vancouver Short Film Showcase: Volume Two!  

Make some plans and join us on Sunday, September 27 for an incredible lineup of filmmakers with a mix of established and emerging directors exhibiting their work. Spend the afternoon watching films from Alex Caulfield, Ed Douglas, Tom Affolter, Jay Kamal and many more. We will cover a mix of genres, so grab your seat and enjoy incredible shorts from local filmmakers!

Sunday, September 27
Doors 11:30 am | Event 12:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Guess who's back to keep Vancouver laughing in 2026... The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome back comedian Sammy Obeid - with all-new material! We just can't keep him off our stage!

Sunday, September 27
Doors 4:00 pm | Show 5:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Adult Balcony (General Admission) $44 + s/c
Adult Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $55+ s/c
VIP Meet n' Greet (Rows 2-6, centre section) $69+ s/c
VVIP Meet n' Greet (Front Row, centre section) $85+ s/c
Group Ticket Pricing (Minimum 4) $49 (ea)+ s/c (online only)

Lebanese-Palestinian American and born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double-majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian.

Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.

Connect on Instagram @sammyobeid
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Guess who's back to keep Vancouver laughing in 2026... The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome back comedian Sammy Obeid - with all-new material! We just can't keep him off our stage!

Sunday, September 27
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Adult Balcony (General Admission) $44 + s/c
Adult Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $55+ s/c
VIP Meet n' Greet (Rows 2-6, centre section) $69+ s/c
VVIP Meet n' Greet (Front Row, centre section) $85+ s/c
Group Ticket Pricing (Minimum 4) $49 (ea)+ s/c (online only)

Lebanese-Palestinian American and born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double-majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian.

Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.

Connect on Instagram @sammyobeid
Connect on Facebook
Connect on TikTok @sammyobeidthem
Connect on X @sammyobeid

Guess who's back to keep Vancouver laughing in 2026... The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome back comedian Sammy Obeid - with all-new material! We just can't keep him off our stage!

Monday, September 28
Doors 5:30 pm | Show 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Adult Balcony (General Admission) $44 + s/c
Adult Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $55+ s/c
VIP Meet n' Greet (Rows 2-6, centre section) $69+ s/c
VVIP Meet n' Greet (Front Row, centre section) $85+ s/c
Group Ticket Pricing (Minimum 4) $49 (ea)+ s/c (online only)

Lebanese-Palestinian American and born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double-majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian.

Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.

Connect on Instagram @sammyobeid
Connect on Facebook
Connect on TikTok @sammyobeidthem
Connect on X @sammyobeid

WestBeth Entertainment Presents
Schalk Bezuidenhout: Hey Hey Divorcè

Fresh from a sell-out world tour, a hit Netflix stand-up special, hosting Amazon Prime series "The World’s Strangest Jobs," and an arena run supporting Trevor Noah, South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout brings his acclaimed new show Hey Hey Divorcé to Canada this fall.

Tuesday, September 29
Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Adult Assigned Tickets: $42+ s/c

Following a successful run across the UK, Ireland and Europe earlier this year, Hey Hey Divorcé arrives in Canada after earning rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. The show marks Schalk's first stand-up hour in the wake of a marriage breakdown and sees him at his most personal, honest, and unfiltered, while remaining just as side-splittingly funny.

‘Rapid-fire gags and manic energy. Highly recommended.’ ★★★★ - The Age.

★★★★★ Ed Fringe Review  ★★★★ Mervyn Stutter  ★★★★ Broadway Baby

‘Fast-rising talent’ The Guardian

ACTUALLY, IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE is the newest chapter in TGR’s ongoing study of the fall line, told through the world’s best skiers as they turn the mountain into a laboratory and every descent into an experiment.

The study spans Bute Inlet, British Columbia; Haines, Alaska; Japan; Finland; Andorra; Montana; Jay Peak, Vermont; and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Different mountains, snowpacks, conditions, and approaches—but the same forces are always at work: speed, gravity, instinct, and consequence.

ACTUALLY, IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE is a tongue-in-cheek look at the seemingly reckless abandon that many of the world's best snow athletes display as they push the physics of what is possible. Athletes explore the intricacies of dissecting a big mountain line, the physics and amplitude of a massive gap, calculating transition, and the force of gravity.

So, is it rocket science—or is it not? Watch closely and decide for yourself.

Runtime: Approximately 60–80 minutes

Tuesday, October 13
EARLY SHOW
Doors: 5:30 pm | 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

General Admission - $27 + s/c
Kids (15 & Under) - $17 + s/c

Locations: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Haines Alaska, British Columbia, Japan, Finland, Andorra, Jay Peak, Vermont, Montana

Athletes: Kelly Hilleke, Teal Harle, Colter Hinchliffe, Kai Jones, Maggie Voisin, Nick McNutt, Parkin Costain, Karl Fostvedt, Keegan Killbride, Tim Durtschi, Thibault Magnin, Anna Tedesco, Tucker Carr, Wyatt Gentry, Lalo Rambaud, Jasper Skidmore, Daniel Johnson, Jerermy Emmer, Rylan Messner, Andrew Bird, Dylan "Dro" Roide, Nicholas Johnson, Luke Price, Seamus O'niell, Andreya Zvonar, Jackson Lalla , Adrian Hayden, Bode Tracy

ACTUALLY, IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE is the newest chapter in TGR’s ongoing study of the fall line, told through the world’s best skiers as they turn the mountain into a laboratory and every descent into an experiment.

The study spans Bute Inlet, British Columbia; Haines, Alaska; Japan; Finland; Andorra; Montana; Jay Peak, Vermont; and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Different mountains, snowpacks, conditions, and approaches—but the same forces are always at work: speed, gravity, instinct, and consequence.

ACTUALLY, IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE is a tongue-in-cheek look at the seemingly reckless abandon that many of the world's best snow athletes display as they push the physics of what is possible. Athletes explore the intricacies of dissecting a big mountain line, the physics and amplitude of a massive gap, calculating transition, and the force of gravity.

So, is it rocket science—or is it not? Watch closely and decide for yourself.

Runtime: Approximately 60–80 minutes

Tuesday, October 13
LATE SHOW
Doors: 8:00 pm | 8:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

General Admission - $27 + s/c
Kids (15 & Under) - $17 + s/c

Locations: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Haines Alaska, British Columbia, Japan, Finland, Andorra, Jay Peak, Vermont, Montana

Athletes: Kelly Hilleke, Teal Harle, Colter Hinchliffe, Kai Jones, Maggie Voisin, Nick McNutt, Parkin Costain, Karl Fostvedt, Keegan Killbride, Tim Durtschi, Thibault Magnin, Anna Tedesco, Tucker Carr, Wyatt Gentry, Lalo Rambaud, Jasper Skidmore, Daniel Johnson, Jerermy Emmer, Rylan Messner, Andrew Bird, Dylan "Dro" Roide, Nicholas Johnson, Luke Price, Seamus O'niell, Andreya Zvonar, Jackson Lalla , Adrian Hayden, Bode Tracy

LOS RIOS premiered in Toronto at the 2026 Canadian Film Fest where it took home a Jury award for Impact. Directors Dale Bailey and Ryan Fyfe-Brown followed three little girls and their mother as they walked and hitchhiked across Mexico after leaving their homes in Honduras due to gang threats, hoping to gain political asylum in the USA, during Trump’s first midterm elections in 2018. They were part of a large exodus of migrants from Central America, known as “The Migrant Caravan” which at times reached ~10,000 people strong.

The film was filmed and edited by Dale Bailey and the soundtrack was created by Will Quiring, known for the Saskatoon bands Close Talker and Parkland.

Wednesday, October 14
Doors 6:15 pm | Film 6:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

LOS RIOS (Dale Bailey, Ryan Fyfe-Brown, 2026 / 75 mins / 14A / English and Spanish w. English Subtitles) A determined Honduran mother and her three daughters are swept into the currents of the contentious migrant caravan as it pushes relentlessly toward safety, opportunity, and the United States.

Lloyd Cole will take to the road in 2026 with a run of solo shows in North America, including a stop in Vancouver at the Rio Theatre on Thursday, October 15. His elegant solo live performances in recent years have been predominantly acoustic, but for these concerts he has decided to go electric. The performance will run the gamut from his masterful debut with the Commotions ‘Rattlesnakes’ right up to 2023’s acclaimed ‘On Pain’ touching on all points in between.

Says Lloyd: “In 1999, in retreat from mainstream ambivalence, the idea of becoming a troubadour was perversely alluring. Two acoustic guitars, a suitcase, and a round the world ticket. It took a while for me to become comfortable with it, but The Folksinger Show became my staple. And then, somehow or other, twenty-five years were gone, and now I find myself approaching the end of my career, and wanting to be seen more as just a singer, who wrote a body of work, very little of which one would reasonably label ‘folk’. So I’m back with my Telecaster, my Princeton amp, and my solo show is now electric.”

Thursday, October 15
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

VIP / Artists Circle (Rows A-D, Centre) $65+ s/c
Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $50+ s/c
Balcony (General Admission) $50+ s/c

ABOUT THE ARTIST

In 2023 Lloyd Cole released ‘On Pain’, his twelfth album as a solo artist. He has released 17 studio albums including three with The Commotions [‘Rattlesnakes’ (84), ‘Easy Pieces’ (’85), Mainstream (’87)] twelve solo albums [‘Lloyd Cole’ (’90), ‘Don’t Get Weird On Me Babe’ (’91), ‘Bad Vibes’ (’93), ‘Love Story’ (95), ‘Plastic Wood’ (’01), ‘Music In A Foreign Language’ (’03), ‘Anti Depressant’ (’06), ‘Broken Record’ (’10), ‘Standards’ (’13), ‘1D’ (’15), ‘Guesswork’ (’19), ‘On Pain’ (’23)],  one with The Negatives [‘The Negatives (2000)] and one with Hans Joachim Roedelius  [‘Selected Studies Vol. 1’ (’13)].

WHAT THE PAPERS SAID ABOUT LLOYD COLE’S 2023 ALBUM ‘ON PAIN’

“Ghostly electronica accompanies meditations on loss, mortality and the passage of time on Cole’s absorbing new album.” 4 **** Sunday Times

“Grappling with the ineffable…a richly detailed synth-pop LP of admirable sophistication…it’s Cole’s growing sound design expertise – and ever unique lyrical voice – that ensure his 40-year career still has legs.” (4**** MOJO)

“’A storied songwriter comes of age (again)… He too has become more of what he always was. And somehow he’s achieved that by paring his music down to its rawest essence.” (8/10 Uncut)

“…beautiful and special, the kind of miminalist adventure we hoped Mark Hollis would return with one day, only with added tales of bloodthirsty wolves and drug-addled rockers...Cole is on a roll. He’s still making erudite melodies, but now there’s something new and other to them. At 62, ‘On Pain’ is the sound of a man just getting started.” (8/10 Classic Pop)

“Cole’s ruminations on the human condition have rarely been as finely tuned as this.” (4***  The Sun)

One night. Killer comics. No safe route.

LOWROAD’S Comedy Extravaganza brings together some of the funniest, sharpest and most unpredictable comics working today for one night at the Rio Theatre.

This isn’t watered-down comedy designed to make everybody comfortable. These are fearless, original comedians who dance right on the line of what’s politically correct — and occasionally take a running leap over it.

Featuring comics you’ve seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Netflix, Funny AF, and the Just For Laughs Festival, LOWROAD’S Comedy Extravaganza is a showcase of stand-up with an edge: smart, ridiculous, honest and completely uncensored.

Presented by award-winning comedian Dino Archie and the Rio Theatre, the show brings together different voices, different perspectives and one shared philosophy: If it’s funny, it’s fair game.

No lectures. No walking on eggshells. Just a theatre full of people laughing at the things we probably shouldn’t be laughing at.

Come see why the LOWROAD is usually the funniest way to get there.

Friday, October 16
Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird Tickets (Until September 4) $22+ fees
Adult Entry $29+ fees
VIP $39+ fees (Rows A-B, Centre Section)
Groups of 4 $25 each+ fees

DINO ARCHIE
Dino Archie is a previous winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition. He has also won Best Crowd Work at the Just For Laughs New West festival. He was selected for the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal Nasty Show and later returned as the host of the Just For Laughs NW Nasty Show.
He has been featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Crave Roast Battles, and YouTube’s Don’t Tell Comedy.
Dino has released seven comedy albums: Choosy Lover, Settling Old Scores, I’ve Changed, Live From Lockdown, Toxic But Safe, The Lord’s Work, and Beautiful Burden. Two of his specials, Toxic But Safe and The Lord’s Work, are currently available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. He is currently on his Breaking Even Tour Headlining some of the best Comedy Clubs in North America.
He has performed alongside Bill Burr, Andrew Schulz, Bruce Bruce, Eddie Griffin, Tommy Davidson, and Hannibal Buress.

“Dino Archie’s Choosy Lover is a timeless gem among this generation of comedians.”

EELAND STRIBLING
Eeland Stribling, your aunty’s favorite stand-up comedian! Based in New York from Denver, CO
Winner of the 2025 Don’t Tell Comedy competition and 2023 and 2024 New Faces winner at Comedy Works. Recently chosen for Kevin Hart’s FunnyAF on Netflix! You can also catch him with Nate Bargatze on Nateland.
He used to be a wildlife biologist and environmental educator. Has been called the “Black Steve Irwin,”. Chosen to share his story on an episode of Roots of Comedy on PBS with Jesus Trejo. He also has written and acted in award winning short films.
He decided to combine his two passions in his hit series, Comedians on the Fly, where he takes your favorite comedians fly-fishing. Eeland regularly tours across the country.
Don’t be fooled by his silly and grumpy demeanor, Eeland’s got a heart of gold buried under all the sarcasm. And he’ll make sure you leave his show full of laughs, an animal fact and a brand new opinion on everything from politics to penguins. Grab your tickets now, and treat yourself.

YUMI NAGASHIMA
Yumi Nagashima is a Tokyo-born actress, writer, and international stand-up comedian known for her magnetic stage presence and sharp, globally informed perspective. Blending cultural insight with playful elegance and bold timing, she captivates audiences worldwide. Her work has been featured at Just For Laughs Montreal, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Halifax Comedy Festival, CBC Gem’s New Wave of Stand-Up, and Comedy Central Asia. Her viral comedy clips across social media and YouTube continue to reach a
rapidly growing global audience.

JAMES TROTTER
....has been voted Top 5 local comics.  House of Comedy Laugh off Winner and one of the best up and coming comedians in Canada.

A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret await at The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show on Saturday, October 17!

Local luminary April O’Peel has curated a show full of wonder sure to dazzle and delight our fun loving audience! The theme is NO THEME! That’s right! These talented performers will each be performing one act of their choosing! What act will they decide to bring to The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show!? Find out on Saturday, October 17 as these stars align for one night only!

Saturday, October 17
Doors 8:00 pm | Show 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Save $10 with EARLY BIRD tickets until September 30!

General Admission $30 + s/c | $35 + s/c at the door
VIP tickets $40+ s/c
Squad Pass (Group of Four Tickets – online only) $100+ s/c

With Featured Performances By:

Amnesia Haze
Ariel Helvetica & Chelsea Hart
Draco
Fantastique
June Monsoon
Kaleidoscope Crush
Lana Luscious
Layna Emerald
Lynx Chase
Melrose Twist
Portia Favro
Sensi Kat
Seraphina Velvet & Rider Die

Hosted by Miss Kiss!

Dreadful Delights
A Nightmarish Cabaret to Tingle One's Spine!

To creep into the spooky season, Melody Mangler has assembled a collection of her favorite performing artists to create a macabre evening of music, circus, dance, theater, burlesque, drag, and magic. This tapestry of terror will feature top Vancouver artists performing original collaborative works to create an experience you should be scared to miss.

Sunday, October 18
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird Pricing $25 + s/c (Until September 1) 
Adult Entry $30 + s/c | $40 + s/c at the door
VIP (Rows A & B, Centre) - $40 + s/c

The live, smash hit epic comedy THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW returns to the Rio Theatre's stage on Wednesday, October 21 for more monstrous mirth, merriment, and snacks!

Prepare yourself for a night of laughter, as some of Vancouver’s best comedic performers grace the stage in a night featuring intrepid players on a gallant quest for comedy glory (and more snacks) in a hilariously epic adventure that has been running continuously since 2012.

Spanning over 100 live performances in both Canada and the United States, two years of “at-home” streaming, and frequent festival appearances, The Critical Hit Show is one of the longest running comedy shows around. #DNDLive is an improvised adventure that takes its inspiration from tabletop role-playing games, fantasy film and TV, and (most importantly) you!

Whether you’re a longtime fan, you’ve been enjoying our live streamed shows, or you’re brand new to The Critical Hit Show - you’re going to have a great time.

Wednesday, October 21
Doors 6:15 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change.
Advance tickets $17 +s/c | $20+ s/c at the door

THE ADVENTURERS

Eric Fell as The Dungeon Master
Ian Boothby as Benoit the Anointed, the Half-Elf Cleric
Joanna Gaskell as Freya, the Elf Warlock
Barbara Beall as Ingrid, the Halfling Fighter
Ellen MacNevin as Belle Strummer, the Half-Elf Ranger
Allen Morrison as Spitz Lube’n, the Human Wizard
Shaun Stewart as Brask Hellbeard, the Dwarf Bard

More monsters! More Magic! More Mayhem! More Off-Brand soda!

Twitter: @critshow
www.criticalhitshow.com
www.facebook.com/dndlive

Join us for a dark and stormy Fall!

Full cast reveal coming soon!

Sleepaway camp is officially IN SESSION—and YOU’RE INVITED to the hilarious, award-winning drag cabaret DANDY’S CABIN IN THE WOODS, nominated for Best of Vancouver 2026!

Your camp counselor for the evening? TikTok personality and Emmy-winning DANDY, leading you deep into the woods for a night of thrills, chills, campfire tales, and killer entertainment.

Featuring a cast of horror-movie tropes, sexy murderesses, and movie monsters, this camp experience is guaranteed to SLAY!

Can YOU survive a night at Dandy’s Cabin in the Woods?

Friday, October 23
Doors 7:00 pm | Event 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Save with EARLY BIRD tickets available till September 27!

Main Floor Assigned $30 + s/c | $35 at the door
VIP - First 4 rows $40 + s/c **VIP ticket holders also get an interactive prop bag to be used during the show!**
The 'We Are Family' 4 Pack $25 a ticket + s/c (Available online only)

Behind the Emmy award winning costumes and make-up:

Ryan Leslie Fisher plays Dandy (he/him) the revelous cabaret host made popular on TikTok for his viral videos promoting queer joy! Winner of Host of the Year 2024 for Vancouver International Burlesque Festival and awarded runner up in the Georgia Straight’s BEST OF VANCOUVER for his show Drag Attack! - you can catch him regularly on stage in his shows at the iconic Rio Theatre in Vancouver, BC. His Emmy-winning series Dandyland, which highlights businesses, organizations, and artists in the LGBT Community, is now streaming on Optik TV.
@dandyandfriends

Rafaella Rabinovich is an internationally trained, award-winning costume designer working across film, television, and live performance. A proud queer artist, she is known for her bold, character-driven approach to storytelling and her ability to elevate the visual language of every project. Trained in costume and set design, Rafaella further specialized and furthered her educetion in theatrical prosthetics, advanced pattern-making and shoe making. Her credits span major studios and networks including Netflix, The CW, ABC, TBS, Disney, Lifetime, Discovery Channel, and Sony, with notable projects including To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Project Mc2, Kung Fu, Stranger in Town, and the upcoming thriller Harmonia staring Carrie Coon, Lily James, Bella Ramsey, and Odessa Young. Her work has earned multiple CAFTCAD Awards, Leo honors, a Costume Society of America Design Award, a Day Time Creative Emmy nomination as well as a Children’s & Family Emmy Award win and recognition at the 27th and 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards for Dandyland. @costume_designer101

THE PROPHET OF ECSTASY explores themes of art, politics and consciousness through the improbable life of Michael Clegg, the former Catholic priest who introduced MDMA to the world - a drug he would later dub ‘Ecstasy’. The documentary will take viewers on a wild ride, from Clegg’s life as an MDMA drug kingpin, to his present-day transformation as an enlightened yogi. It also examines how the destinies of Michael Clegg, chemist Carina Leveriza, and psychedelics advocate Rick Doblin, are inexorably bound with that of the socio-cultural explosion of MDMA through its epic journey of discovery, criminalization, and re-emergence from the shadows.

Official selection, The Psychedelic Film and Music Festival in New York 2026, Catalina Film Festival 2026

Presented by Laurus Productions and MAPS Canada
Sponsored by QI Integrated Health &  Gathering Groups
Community Partners: Psygen, Roots To Thrive, TheraPsil, Psychedelic Association of Canada

“He’s a figure in the psychedelics movement who established ecstasy as a go-to party drug with therapeutic potential — and a lasting impact on the culture. “(CBC DOCS)

The iconic “Half Italian, Half Jersey Boy” brings his viral dating stories and emotional reflections to live audiences this fall.

Outback Presents is proud to announce that viral storyteller, author, and live performer Davide de Pierro will bring his unique live storytelling experience to Canada this fall with three special performances, including at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, November 1.

Known for his candid reflections on relationships and the everyday moments that define the human experience, De Pierro has built a devoted online following of more than 6 million across TikTok and Instagram, where his commentary on dating, personal growth, and modern life regularly reaches millions of viewers.

Inspired by his newly released novel The Letters I Never Sent, the live show blends personal storytelling, humor, and audience conversation. Throughout the night, De Pierro will deliver a monologue and read selections from the book, followed by an open Q&A with the audience. Limited meet-and-greet opportunities will also be available for those who purchase in advance.

“The show is a night out together,” said De Pierro. “It’s storytelling, conversation, some laughs, and hopefully a reminder that we’re all navigating a lot of the same things — relationships, personal growth, and the moments in life that connect us. If people leave feeling a little lighter and a little less alone, then it was a good night.”

Sunday, November 1 - LOW TICKET ALERT!
Doors 2:00 pm | Show 3:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Platinum (Rows A & B, Centre Section) $85.75 + s/c
Main Floor  $55.75 + s/c
Main Floor (Aisle Seats) $65.75 + s/c
Balcony (General Admission) $45.75 + s/c

The iconic “Half Italian, Half Jersey Boy” brings his viral dating stories and emotional reflections to live audiences this fall.

Outback Presents is proud to announce that viral storyteller, author, and live performer Davide de Pierro will bring his unique live storytelling experience to Canada this fall with three special performances, including at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, November 1.

Known for his candid reflections on relationships and the everyday moments that define the human experience, De Pierro has built a devoted online following of more than 6 million across TikTok and Instagram, where his commentary on dating, personal growth, and modern life regularly reaches millions of viewers.

Inspired by his newly released novel The Letters I Never Sent, the live show blends personal storytelling, humor, and audience conversation. Throughout the night, De Pierro will deliver a monologue and read selections from the book, followed by an open Q&A with the audience. Limited meet-and-greet opportunities will also be available for those who purchase in advance.

“The show is a night out together,” said De Pierro. “It’s storytelling, conversation, some laughs, and hopefully a reminder that we’re all navigating a lot of the same things — relationships, personal growth, and the moments in life that connect us. If people leave feeling a little lighter and a little less alone, then it was a good night.”

Sunday, November 1
SOLD OUT!
Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Platinum (Rows A & B, Centre Section) $85.75 + s/c
Main Floor  $55.75 + s/c
Main Floor (Aisle Seats) $65.75 + s/c
Balcony (General Admission) $45.75 + s/c

The iconic “Half Italian, Half Jersey Boy” brings his viral dating stories and emotional reflections to live audiences this fall.

Outback Presents is proud to announce that viral storyteller, author, and live performer Davide de Pierro will bring his unique live storytelling experience to Canada this fall with three special performances, including at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 2.

Known for his candid reflections on relationships and the everyday moments that define the human experience, De Pierro has built a devoted online following of more than 6 million across TikTok and Instagram, where his commentary on dating, personal growth, and modern life regularly reaches millions of viewers.

Inspired by his newly released novel The Letters I Never Sent, the live show blends personal storytelling, humor, and audience conversation. Throughout the night, De Pierro will deliver a monologue and read selections from the book, followed by an open Q&A with the audience. Limited meet-and-greet opportunities will also be available for those who purchase in advance.

“The show is a night out together,” said De Pierro. “It’s storytelling, conversation, some laughs, and hopefully a reminder that we’re all navigating a lot of the same things — relationships, personal growth, and the moments in life that connect us. If people leave feeling a little lighter and a little less alone, then it was a good night.”

Monday, November 2
Doors 6:00pm | Show 7:00pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Platinum (Rows A & B, Centre Section) $85.75 + s/c
Main Floor  $55.75 + s/c
Main Floor (Aisle Seats) $65.75 + s/c
Balcony (General Admission) $45.75 + s/c

LIMITED EXCLUSIVE Meet n' greet add-on option available! (Select during checkout.)

You’ve seen him on India’s Got Latent, Reaction Videos as Rider OP, Amazon Prime Video and in numerous trending videos on YouTube. Nishant Tanwar is coming to the USA & Canada with an all-new stand-up comedy experience crafted for audiences who carry the Desi-ness with them, no matter where they live.

With his celebrated storytelling style and sharp observational humour, Nishant explores the joys, contradictions, and everyday realities of being Indian in a global world. From family WhatsApp groups and annual trips back home to cultural differences and life abroad, his comedy strikes a chord with anyone who has ever balanced two worlds.

An evening of laughter, nostalgia, and brilliantly relatable comedy awaits. Catch Nishant Tanwar live in the USA & Canada for a special performance.

Presented by StageAdda

Wednesday, November 4
Doors 7:00 pm | Event 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

VIP (First 6 rows, centre section) $60+ fees
Main Floor $50+ fees
Balcony $45+ fees

Composer Claudio Simonetti has written and recorded some of the most influential scores and soundtracks in horror, including SUSPIRIA, DAWN OF THE DEAD, DEEP RED / PROFONDO ROSSO, DEMONS and many others, with his seminal work still informing the genre to this day.

This year, Simonetti's Goblin returns to the Rio Theatre to celebrate Dario Argento's critically-acclaimed 1982 classic, TENEBRE, with a live performance of the score set to a screening of the film. Following the finale of the movie, the collective will return after a brief intermission to deliver an additional performance of quintessential Goblin material and "best of" songs and scores set to their cinematic counterparts.

Friday, November 6
Doors 7:15 pm | Event 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Artists Circle (First two rows, centre section) $85+ s/c
Adult Entry $65+ s/c

Brixxhouse Arts in partnership with The Rio Theatre present:

Come celebrate the music, lyrics and visual artistry of one of Canada’s national treasures, Joni Mitchell. It's also her 83rd birthday!

The evening features many of Ms. Mitchell’s most iconic songs performed live by a full band and vocalists, set against a visual backdrop of her extraordinary artwork. Interspersed with video clips of interviews with the artist across her vast and storied career, the show is a heartfelt homage to the remarkable legacy of this truly multifaceted artist.

The band includes musical veterans Doug Thoms (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Big Brown Beaver, Final Cut), Mark Richardson (Ophelia Falling), Paul LeBlanc (SHAG The Band, The Tabloids) and Colin Furness (Anthem, Them Bones, The Def Leppard Thing) and vocals by Kyrst Hogan (Singer: Norwegian Cruise Lines, Radio City Rockettes Show, CTORA Prod’s) who will also be curating the multimedia elements of the show. All members have performed together in various live band tributes with Brixxhouse Arts (Formerly Kitty Nights), selling out The Rio Theatre on many occasions.

Saturday, November 7
Doors: 7:00 pm | Event: 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird tickets just $25. Available till July 1, midnight.

Main Floor, Assigned ; Balcony, General Admission - $30 + s/c in advance | $35 + s/c at the door

Join us for a dark and stormy Fall!

Full cast reveal coming soon!

The Rio Theatre is delighted to welcome comedian Nick Colletti to the stage on Friday, November 20.

Friday, November 20
Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Nick Colletti is quickly emerging as one of Hollywood’s most dynamic and sought-after comedians and personalities. As a stand-up, Nick tours across the country performing at numerous sold out venues. In television, he stars alongside Jimmy Tatro, Cody Ko and Getter in the comedy hit, THE REAL BROS OF SIMI VALLEY, which has developed a massive, dedicated following. Colletti stars as Duncan in the faux-reality show which centers on four best friends as they navigate life in Simi Valley.

Online, Colletti has developed a massive fan base where he often posts videos and interacts with his 1M+ followers combined between Instagram and TikTok.

Nick currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA.

How-dyyyyyyy!

This November marks the return of the legendary East Van Opry! 2026 will mark the 13th anniversary of this unstoppable live music event that celebrates "country" music - with a decidedly East Van twist, featuring performances from a host of your favourite local artists and special guests. Full Lineup Coming Soon!

Soooie! If one night of country isn't enough to fill your trough, how about three full nights of back-to-back-to-back heel stompin' fun at three of Vancouver's most iconic venues. See all three shows for one heck of a deal with the East Van Opry Weekend Pass!

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EAST VAN OPRY WEEKEND PASS
Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22

All three shows at all three different venues.

Save $10 with EARLY BIRD tickets. Limited availability.

Early Bird, General Admission - $90 + s/c
General Admission - $100 + s/c
Tickets here: https://riotheatretickets.ca/

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East Van Opry presents Friday Night Dance
Friday, November 20 @ WISE HALL
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Two steppin', Square Dancing, Jigging and more!

General Admission - $20 + s/c

ONLINE TICKET SALES END Friday, November 20 at 7:00 pm. TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

How-dyyyyyyy!

The legendary East Van Opry! 2026 will mark the 13th anniversary of this unstoppable live music event that celebrates "country" music - with a decidedly East Van twist, featuring performances from a host of your favourite local artists and special guests. Full Lineup Coming Soon!

Soooie! If one night of country isn't enough to fill your trough, how about three full nights of back-to-back-to-back heel stompin' fun at three of Vancouver's most iconic venues. See all three shows for one heck of a deal with the East Van Opry Weekend Pass!

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EAST VAN OPRY WEEKEND PASS
Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22

All three shows at all three different venues.

Save $10 with EARLY BIRDS tickets. Limited availability.

Early Bird, General Admission - $90 + s/c
General Admission - $100 + s/c

single event tickets also available

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East Van Opry presents Friday Night Dance
Friday, November 20 @ WISE HALL
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Two steppin', Square Dancing, Jigging and more!

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The East Van Opry XII
Saturday, November 21 @ RIO THEATRE
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

The dance floor is open and so is the saloon. Boot scoot your booty to the live performances then on up to the bar for a cold one.

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East Van Opry presents Stringband Sundae
Sunday, November 22 @ ANZA CLUB
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Vancouver's finest bluegrass and old time pickers band together for a superstar lineup of Stringband Sundae, and present to you their favourite singers in the west. Come feast your ears on this special presentation of Stringband Sundae with all the extra toppings!

How-dyyyyyyy!

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, November 21 for one of our favourite annual events - The legendary East Van Opry! 2026 will mark the 13th anniversary of this unstoppable live music event that celebrates "country" music - with a decidedly East Van twist, featuring performances from a host of your favourite local artists and special guests. Full Lineup Coming Soon!

Soooie! If one night of country isn't enough to fill your trough, how about three full nights of back-to-back-to-back heel stompin' fun at three of Vancouver's most iconic venues. See all three shows for one heck of a deal with the East Van Opry Weekend Pass!

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EAST VAN OPRY WEEKEND PASS
Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22

All three shows at all three different venues.

Save $10 with Early Bird tickets. Limited availability.

Early Bird, General Admission - $90 + s/c
General Admission - $100 + s/c

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The East Van Opry XII
Saturday, November 21 @ RIO THEATRE
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

The dance floor is open and so is the saloon. Boot scoot your booty to the live performances then on up to the bar for a cold one.

Save $3 with EARLY BIRD tickets available until October 1!

Early Bird, General Admission - $37 + s/c
General Admission - $40 + s/c

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, November 22 for a performances from the very funny and talented Australian comic, Jenny Tian.

Sunday, November 22
Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

VIP Tickets (First 5 rows, Centre section)
$47.25 + s/c

Main Floor (Assigned Seating)
$36.75 + s/c

Balcony (GA)
$36.75 + s/c

All Tickets on sale May 15 8:00 am PST!

A regular on the Sydney comedy circuit, Jenny Tian exploded onto our #fyp during the pandemic notching up millions of likes and amassing a collective online audience of 1M+. Her debut solo show Picture This sold out to audiences up and down the east coast of Australia and was released as a YouTube special where it has nearly a million views. Her second hour Chinese Australian: A Tale of Internet Fame sold out across Australia and took her to her first ever runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and West End's Boulevard Theatre, also selling out both. Off the back of her stand up success, Jenny has secured spots on the lineup for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Galas and as a cast member in season 2 of Taskmaster AU, the latter earning her a Logie nomination for Best New Talent.

After a stint in London, Jenny is now living in New York and just completed her first US tour of her most recent hour, the aptly titled Jenny’s Travels, and has been named by Deadline as a stand-up to keep an eye on in 2026. Recently announced as a recipient of Screen Aus and YouTube’s funding initiative, Skip Ahead, Jenny is in post-production on Dupermarket, a web series that she's starring in and co-writing with Patrick Golamco. Her third special, Supreme Mother, launched on Veeps in May 2026.

How-dyyyyyyy!

This November marks the return of Vancouver's favourite annual events - The legendary East Van Opry! 2026 will mark the 13th anniversary of this unstoppable live music event that celebrates "country" music - with a decidedly East Van twist, featuring performances from a host of your favourite local artists and special guests. Full Lineup Coming Soon!

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EAST VAN OPRY WEEKEND PASS
Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22

All three shows at all three different venues.

Save $10 with EARLY BIRD tickets. Limited availability.

Early Bird, General Admission - $90 + s/c
General Admission - $100 + s/c
Tickets here: https://riotheatretickets.ca/

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East Van Opry presents Stringband Sundae
Sunday, November 22 @ ANZA CLUB
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Vancouver's finest bluegrass and old time pickers band together for a superstar lineup of Stringband Sundae, and present to you their favourite singers in the west. Come feast your ears on this special presentation of Stringband Sundae with all the extra toppings!

Save $3 with EARLY BIRD tickets available till October 1!

Early Bird, General Admission - $37 + s/c
General Admission - $40 + s/c

CHRISTOPHER TITUS is a prolific stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and producer. As a creator, he has sold shows to NBC, ABC, FOX and Comedy Central. His wildly innovative multi-cam half hour Titus premiered to critical and audience acclaim on Fox, earning the show an Emmy nomination, while Titus himself received a WGA Award nomination for his writing. Following Titus, Christopher starred in ABC’s Big Shots, acting opposite Dylan McDermott, Michael Vartan and Josh Malina.

He also starred in the NBC one-hour pilot, Future Tense and created and starred in the Bryan Cranston-directed pilot, Special Unit for Comedy Central. And he recently wrote, directed, and starred in a feature version of Special Unit
which won the L.A. Film Award for Best Comedy Feature and the Hope Film Awards jury prize for Best Director.

Christopher has written and starred in ten 90-minute comedy specials, with several spending months on the Billboard Top 10 comedy chart. He recently released his tenth special, Carrying Monsters, a bookend companion piece to
Norman Rockwell is Bleeding (his very first show and the source material for the Fox series). His podcast, The Armageddon Update/Titus Podcast has over 10 million downloads. During the worst days of the pandemic, he used his self-owned studio as a safe space to exec produce and direct specials for Ron Funches, Fortune Feimster and Everlast.

Christopher is currently touring his new show, DOOMED TO REPEAT to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country. With a take-no-prisoners wit and years of experience writing hilariously edgy and poignant comedy, Christopher Titus is a voice unlike any other.

Friday, December 11
Doors: 7:00 pm | Event 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Artist's Circle (Rows 1-4 Centre section) - $70 + s/c
Main Floor (Assigned Seating) - $55 + s/c
Balcony (GA Seating) - $55 + s/c

This Rio Theatre gift certificate is good for entry to any single regular screening and includes two medium drinks, and one large popcorn. If you prefer a physical card, this gift certificate is also available for purchase from our conession stand during open business hours.

This Rio Theatre gift certificate is good for entry to any single regular screening and includes one medium popcorn, one medium fountain beverage, and one small candy. If you prefer a physical card, this gift certificate is also available for purchase from our conession stand during open business hours.

Travis Holp Live is an unforgettable evening of connection, healing, and hope.

Join internationally known medium and author Travis Holp as he delivers powerful, evidential messages from loved ones in spirit to members of the audience. Blending heart and insight, Travis reminds audiences that love never dies, and that our connections to those who’ve passed are closer than we think.

Each show is a one-of-a-kind experience filled with evidential messages, heart-opening moments, and laughter that lifts the whole room. While not everyone will receive a reading, every person leaves feeling renewed, connected, and reminded that love doesn’t end — it only transforms.

Saturday, January 9
Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Tickets on sale May 8

Artists Circle VIP (Rows A-E) $47.25+ s/c
Tickets $36.75 + s/c
After Show Meet 'n Greet Add-on (Limited Quantity Available -) $45

The award winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves, and even quicker wits.
A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… 19+ ONLY WARNING!

No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity.

A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. They try to be sexy… it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their hilarious twist on improv sketches. They sing, they “dance”, and they are ready to make you laugh. Semi undressed and completely unscripted, The Comic Strippers take off their shirts and take on your suggestions to create a whole new genre of comedy.

Friday, March 19
Doors 7:30 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird Tickets $39+ fees On Sale Now For a Limited Time!
Regular Tickets  $49+ fees
Squad Pass For Groups of Six or More $44/ea+ fees

'BEST LIVE PRODUCTION' Canadian Comedy Award Winner

★★★★★ “Extremely Funny!”UK Fringe Review

“The show is suitable for both men and women. An entertaining ride where anything goes.” Rip It Up Magazine

"One of the most hilarious shows I've ever seen." Vancouver Sun

www.thecomicstrippers.com