An evening of experimental, enchanting and exhilarating circus and variety entertainment, featuring our community’s best kept secrets and seldom-seen stars.

Step into our very own circus ring and immerse yourself in the experimental, eccentric, and enchanting world of the Circurious Cabaret. You can expect to be dazzled by bizarre characters, awe inspiring aerialists, gravity defying feats, and circus acts that you have never even heard of before. Immerse yourself in a world where the extraordinary becomes the norm, and each performance is a breathtaking journey into the unknown.

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The 10th Annual International Vancouver Badass Film Festival and Script Competition goes live at East Vancouver’s historic Rio Theatre for a pre-Halloween experience you can’t download: the indie film community event of the horror season! 22 films, filmmakers Q&A, and live acts including giant snakes, fire, carnival side-show, magic, horror burlesque, film-specific live surprises, and the wildest pre-Halloween costume contest in town!

Badass 10 climaxes with the annual legendary shorts and awards gala.

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Happy spooky month! Coming up this Saturday, October 12th, at The Beaumont Studios in Mt. Pleasant, we’ll be honouring the 10th anniversary of “Over the Garden Wall” with our model Faye Havoc performing burlesque as The Beast. Bring your art supplies, and enjoy a drink while you draw! This event is organized by members of the Canadian Animation Guild IATSE Local 938’s Education Committee.

Entry is free for members with RSVP, but will also be open to the public with $15 entry for non-members, and there is still space available!

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Clare Voyeur presents a night of glitz, glamour, and the stellar art of tease! Introducing the high energy show that New West has been waiting for: a sensational spectacle where laughter mingles with desire, and every shimmy and shake ignites the senses. Our mesmerizing performers will leave you breathless with their jaw-dropping routines while keeping you in stitches with their hilarious antics. Expect shimmering, gorgeous costumes, dazzling dance numbers, and plenty of unexpected surprises along the way.

What better setting than the Starlight Casino? With its shiny surroundings and electrifying atmosphere, the Starlight provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of high-stakes fun and uninhibited entertainment. 

Gather your friends or your lovers, and dress to impress! Prepare to laugh, gasp, and cheer as we take you on a rollercoaster ride with our enchanting variety of burlesque performers! Whether you're a seasoned burlesque aficionado or a newcomer to the art form, our show guarantees an unforgettable evening of top tier entertainment and fun, sure to leave you starry-eyed and wanting more. Don't miss out on the hottest ticket in town - get your seats now and let the show begin!

19+ event - valid ID required for entry into the casino. 

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Join us Saturday June 8th for our formal black tie 15 Year Anniversary Gala and Wine Cave Grand Opening! Ticket price includes a welcome glass of sparkling wine plus 2 drink tickets, tastings of new and exclusive 15th Anniversary wines, gourmet canapés, oysters, desserts, and local beer and cider samples. 15th at 50th will feature incredible entertainment including a wine cave casino, live music, big band, dancing, cocktail bar, rum and cigar tasting, and a silent auction of outstanding items, all proceeds to KGH Foundation Cancer Care: Advancing Diagnostics, Pathology & Surgical Oncology.

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Get ready to revel in debaucherous shenanigans! Don't miss out on this freaktastic extravaganza happening on Wednesday April 17th at our NEW HOME for FREAKY - LanaLou’s. As one of our original shows, we especially love putting this on for you.

Brace yourselves for a one-of-a-kind variety show that celebrates uniqueness and boldness. We're all about embracing our quirks, and this show is the perfect platform for the most daring performers out there. Come and join us for a night of pure, unadulterated fun!

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Prepare to laugh your arse off! On Saturday March 16th, Clare Voyeur presents WHAT’S THE CRAIC? A Night of Irish Devilry.

This variety show is the precursor celebration to St. Paddy’s Day, packed with acts full of hilarity, sexiness, and the spirit and lore of the Emerald Isle. We’ve got burlesque, comedy, live music, games, and more! Ask your mammies to say a prayer for you, this show is about to get wild. Say another rosary, count your lucky shamrocks and wear your best greens in honor of the big man himself, Saint Patrick!

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The highly-anticipated Burlesque Duos returns to the Rio’s stage on Wednesday, February 14. This beloved (not to mention popular!) East Vancouver Valentine’s Day tradition is the ultimate spectacle of partnership and creativity. Spice up your Valentine’s Day with a night of never-before-seen pairings and innovative duets!

Perfect for singles and couples alike, the evening’s marquee will include unforgettable performances from eight of Vancouver’s top teasers, including:

Scarlet Delirium & La Dame Derrière
April O’Peel & Ruthe Ordare
Holly Graphic & Vita Devour
Faye Havoc & Dae LeeGrind

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Yellow House Masquerade Society proudly presents CARNIVAL OBSCURA.

2 floors, multi-room layout, interactive and chill spaces. Open bar, dance floor, lounge. Sweeping decor, gorgeous costumes, participatory art, and ambivert-friendly event design. All this and more is included in your entrance fee. Come dressed in costume or in formal wear of any era, fictional or otherwise. Masks encouraged. Since this is a ball, consider being THE MOST FABULOUS AND EXTRA POSSIBLE. However, there is no dress code; you may arrive dressed as you please; we encourage you to be creative and to be yourself. The venue and activities are designed to make it easy to meet new people, make friends, and renew old friendships.

From the sinister to the sensual, anything is possible at the CARNIVAL.

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You find yourself at the crossroads of life, and through the mist you see a sign. Crossroads Cabaret is a fully immersive experience ready to grant you your darkest desires. Come see the creatures of the darkness delight and amaze. It will only cost you your soul. Featuring burlesque, circus, magic, and more!

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The ninth annual Vancouver Badass Film Festival presents live hosted screenings of world premiere genre film features and shorts, plus a script competition and awards show! Hosted by Nhi Do & Jesse Inocalla, this awards night spectacular will feature killer new horror shorts with filmmaker Q&As, a costume contest, film & script awards, magic from Aleister Crane, burlesque from Melody Mangler, and sword swallowing, fire spinning, and dance with live snakes from Caravan of Curiosities. Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7:00pm.

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Step right up and get ready to be amazed under the big top of enchantment! Our spell-binding ringleader, Gia Metric - who rose to fame on Canada's Drag Race - will lead us through an evening of exhilarating performances, delectable dishes, and music that's sure to keep you dancing. Embrace your inner Halloween maestro and arrive in your most macabre and mesmerizing circus or steampunk costume. This is your chance to showcase your creativity. So, adorn your masks, unleash your wondrous whimsy, and get ready to captivate all with your enchanting circus attire! Grab your friends, spread the word, and let’s come together to make this night unforgettable! Join us as we make a difference in the lives of those in need and create a positive impact in our community. You won’t want to miss this adrenaline-pumping, heartwarming event!

But the real magic happens through our donation drive, where your generous support can help us raise an ambitious $100,000 to help Zero Ceiling end youth homelessness.

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An inter-GAY-lactic cabaret that's out of this world. The mission is clear. To explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no DANDY has gone before! Join Dandy the Dandroid as he explores the far reaches of the galaxy and finds sexy astronauts, other worldly spectacles, and an alien or two that knows how to party! Gravitate towards the stars of burlesque, drag, and cabaret in this evening that is truly out of this world!

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The perfect way to end VIBF weekend, cozy up at home or with your new friends to enjoy this spectacular show from the comfort of your couch!

Our 2023 Virtual Vaudeville showcase is a celebration that highlights the skill of burlesque artists across the continent. This will be no ordinary burlesque showcase! These stripteasers will be sharing performances that go beyond the confines of the stage, showing you burlesque you would never experience in a theatre.

Hosted live by LeTabby Lexington. See the full performer lineup here!

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Get prepared to laugh your arse off! On Thursday March 16th, Clare Voyeur Presents is back with another instalment of WHAT’S THE CRAIC? - A Night of Irish Devilry.

This show is rumored to be the hottest Irish event Vancouver has ever seen! We’re taking it up a notch and moving to the Rio Theatre for a bigger, precursor celebration to St. Paddy’s Day and joining Celtic Fest as part of their programming. This variety show is packed with acts full of hilarity, sexiness, and the spirit and lore of the Emerald Isle, so get ready for burlesque, comedy, live music, games, and more!

Ask your mammies to say a prayer for you, this show is about to get wild! Say another rosary, count your lucky shamrocks and wear your best greens in honor of the big man himself, Saint Patrick!

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They say history is told by the victors - well, this time it's told by the naked.

Let's celebrate all the genders and experiences that have been previously marginalized by the history books, re-writing the narrative and sharing our own stories. Through burlesque, this show will explore, mess with, and flip upside down tales about both historical and future figures (real or imagined).

History Uncovered will be a space to consider where we've come from, how things have changed through time, and what kind of world we want to co-create.

Halena Lou Presents History Uncovered: A Time-Traveling Burlesque Bash

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Kick off 2023 with the Rio Theatre‘s first live burlesque event of the year on Saturday, January 21st! Get ready for a a copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret at The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show.

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 and Variety Show!? Find out on Saturday January 21st as these stars align for one night only! Doors at 8:00, show at 9:00.

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The eighth annual Vancouver Badass Film Festival presents live hosted screenings of world premiere features and shorts, genre film, plus script competition and awards show! Hosted by Jesse Inocalla & Nhi Do, with live entertainment and performances by Caravan of Curiosities. Costumes encouraged for this pre-Halloween triple event spectacular!

3:00pm - “Death Rumble” (2022, Rusty Nixon, Canada) world premiere feature with wrestlers, cast, & crew. Q&A Host: Jesse Inocalla.
5:30pm - International/Non-Local Shorts. Theme: “New Cartoons, Cursed Meat & Horror from Around the World.” Host: Nhi Do
7:30pm - Local Shorts with filmmakers and Award Show with Caravan of Curiosities. Themes: “Witchy” (block A, 7:30pm) and “Bloody” (block B, 9:30pm). Hosted by Jesse Inocalla & Nhi Do.

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Come celebrate our grand opening with Caravan of Curiosities on October 15th!

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We ain't horsin' around! Or maybe we are. From clowns to aerials to horses and peacocks, join us for The Grand Gala, night two of Queen City Burlesque Expo, and be ready for A Sensational Vaudeville Affair!

Featuring The Foxy Lexxi Brown: Miss Viva Las Vegas 2018, Kidd Crimson, and A Pantomime Horse: winner of "Most Comedic" at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender. Also starring Charece Arial, Chérie Coquette, Coco Crème & Ivy Nyx, Déjà Louve, DeVery Bess, Donna Boss Rogers: Reigning Queen of the Texas Burlesque Festival, Faye Havoc, Rosie Delight, Tiger & Sweetheart, and Vivian Brass. With Special Host: Belle Jumelles, Voted in the Top 5 for Best Hosts in Canada!

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Say YES TO FUN this summer!

Bad Company Burlesque Presents: BAD BRUNCH at the Castaway Bar & Kitchen in beautiful Kitsilano. We're bringing tassels and tater tots served sexy side up, with a generous side of sass. Featuring a rotating cast of local performers, pub style games, epic raffle prizes: we have it all! BONUS: we’re just a shimmy and a shake's walk to the beach! This summer is gonna be hot, hot, HOT & a whole lotta BAD! Catch us for shows all summer long!

Hosted by Harla Lavand and featuring performances by Gia Sangria, Grace Galore, Layna Emerald, and Faye Havoc

Doors at 11:30am, show at 12:00pm. 19+ only. Tickets start at $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Seating is first come first serve. To reserve a table for your party in advance, email badcompanyburlesque@gmail.com

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Welcome to the jungle! Get ready to howl for April O’Peel Productions' ANIMAL ATTRACTION: this wild night showcases the beast of Vancouver burlesque in an uncaged experience full of free-range striptease. Featuring feral femmes and carnal creatures, you won’t want to miss a second of this animal spank-tuary.

Hosted by Betsy Bottom Dollar and featuring All the Way Mae, Amethyst Howl & Scarlet Delirium, April O'Peel, Cherry Cheeks, Cherry OnTop, Donna Boss Rogers & Faye Havoc, Glitter Minj, Mosco Moonshine, Rainbow Glitz, Sparkle Plenty, and Vixen Von Flex

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Prepare to laugh your arse off! This is more than your typical St. Paddy’s Day, with acts full of hilarity, spirit, and the lore of the Emerald Isle. Prepare yourselves, because the craic will be ninety! Comedy, burlesque, drag, live music, games, and St. Paddy himself! Will the night end in a singalong? Oh, probably.

Featuring: Amy Walsh, Clare Voyeur, Jas Minh, Numi Berber, Faye Havoc, and more!

All VIP table tickets include goodie bags and a photo op’ with the cast. Doors at 6:30, show at 8:00.

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Season ticket on a one way ride­ - one night of party time. Encounter the ungerground of Cuchillo, the promised land of 70s vinyl, culebras, and authentic tequila. Be sure to come dressed in your finest fringe, as things will no doubt get unhinged.

Hosted by Tequila Cazadores & Patrón ambassador, Caledonia Wright. Tickets include live entertainment, welcome drink, and light refreshments throughout the evening. Prizes for best vintage attire! No photography at this event, please.

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By popular demand, September’s SOLD OUT Burlesque Long Form show returns for an encore on Saturday November 6th. In an artistic challenge set by producer and noted performer April O’Peel, local luminaries perform acts 10 minutes or more in length: pleasing, teasing and captivating their audience for way longer than usual. Expect outlandish props, projections, and over-the-top narratives as a stunning variety of unique and spectacular burlesque performers push the boundaries in Burlesque Long Form!

Featuring: April O’Peel, Bea Lissima, Faye Havoc, Miss Kiss, Scarlet Delirium, Vixen Von Flex, and hosted by Diva the Violet Femme

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Hosted by Gidget Gravedigger & Aleister Crane and featuring sideshow performances by Caravan of Curiosities & Burns the Dragon. The Badass 7 Shorts and Awards live show will feature two blocks of killer new shorts and the 2021 Badass Film Fest Genre Film and Script Competition Awards. (note: for the first time, the acting award categories will be gender free (instead of Best Actor/Actress etc will be: Best Performance, Best Supporting Performance and Best Ensemble). The top 3 scripts in each category will be awarded, with substantial industry prizes for the winners. See the website for the 12 categories of genre film nominations and the short and feature script finalists. Another unforgettable live show is planned featuring magic, burlesque, and shocking side show performances for another undownloadable interactive experience that our Badass Fest is famous for!

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