Fun place for a comedy show! I like the layout of the seating here. It's a U shape around the stage…read moreso it's a good view. There's a bar upstairs and a bar downstairs so you can drink before or after your show. The bartender was great about coming around during the show to take drink orders too. Come early to pick a good seat.

Four stars for the value for your money. The comedians on the night we went were meh but the…read moreexperience was good. With comedy, it's hit or miss if you'll see someone who will make you laugh till you're crying and the night we went was a miss for us.

I throughly enjoyed the experience here. The service was excellent and the comedians were…read morefantastic. Admission and the drink prices were very reasonable. Only downside is those effing stairs you have to climb to get up there that make you feel old when you're out of breath by the time you finish them. People who are offended easily need to stay home. Some people had a bee in their bonnet over some comments. They're comedians and they did not come to please everyone's personal preferences. Will definitely be back!

Last weekend was my first time going there with my boyfriend. We were excited to hear some comedy…read more This place is a little retro and outdated but nice none the less. We sat there for about 15 minutes until a server finally came. Not only that I had to ask for a server. That part was really the only thing that was wrong with our night. Once we got our drinks we had Kalamari and the potatoe nachos ... Both very good. The MC comic and the two comics before the main act came on we're great!! We laughed so hard. However the main comedian kind of sucked. We didn't find him as funny as the other ones and we ended up leaving midway through his act. We will be back for sure though.

If you're looking for a night out that hits the perfect sweet spot between killer comedy and great…read moredrinks, you have to check this place out. I came here specifically to catch Ryan Long, and he did not disappoint - he was super funny, and his set had the whole room losing it. Even the host was great, setting a high-energy, hilarious tone for the rest of the night. Just a heads-up that there is a two-item per person minimum, which is pretty standard for most comedy clubs in town, but the menu makes it easy to hit. I tried David's Punchline, and it is an absolute must-order if you have a sweet tooth. The mix of melon liqueur and peach schnapps gives it a bright, fruity base, while the mango nectar and pineapple juice make it incredibly smooth and lush. I also have to shout out the Snickers shot. It was a total revelation - honestly, it felt like a sophisticated hybrid of a chocolate milkshake and a top-tier Espresso Martini with a perfectly smooth texture. One tip: if you're picky about where you sit, definitely try to grab a seat early. The front rows and tables fill up fast, and you'll want that prime view. The service was decent overall; it was a bit on the slower side, but that's totally understandable given it was a packed house. One thing they handle brilliantly is the bill. They actually go around and let people settle up before the show even ends. Many other comedy clubs I've been to make you wave down a waiter and wait forever to pay once the lights come up, but here, you can just head out the second the last comic finishes. It's such a small detail that makes a huge difference in the overall experience. 10/10 night.

​I went to the House of Comedy for the first time this weekend! We got tickets in advance for the…read morelate show, which we chose because we were okay with the comedian using dirtier jokes. If you're concerned about the content, there's an earlier show at 7:30 PM that's for guests 16+. I'd also recommend checking out some YouTube videos of the featured comedian to get an idea of their style before you go. ​ ​We arrived around 8:30 PM, which was a bit early since doors didn't open until 9:00 PM, but no bigs! We walked around and came back at 9 and got seated right away. (Pro tip: Seating is first-come, first-served, and you can't reserve seats in advance, so I recommend arriving early to snag the best ones!) I liked the size of the venue; we were a good distance from the stage--close enough for a great view but far enough away that we avoided being roasted, thankfully. ​Warning: There is a two-item minimum per person, which applies to either food or drinks. The servers were friendly, but the drinks came a bit slow. The food is decent enough to snack on while you have your drinks, but don't expect the quality to blow your mind. We had the buffalo chicken bites and fries, which were just okay. The best drink I had was the Dark Humour (dark rum and ginger beer--yum!). I also appreciated the creative name of the cocktail. ​ ​The main act, Andre Kim, was hilarious and much better than expected. He did a great job making jokes by feeding off input from the crowd. I'm glad we didn't sit in the front because he definitely grilled the people who sat there, but it was certainly entertaining to watch! ​ ​Would I come back again? Absolutely! I'm always down for a nice cocktail and a good laugh :)

Bought tickets to see a specific comedian and got Bate and switched with no real explanation no…read moreoption for refund as they told us after we ordered our mandatory 2 items minimum per person. The food was disappointing probably frozen Costco stuff. The venue was like a dinghy attic and comedians were basically the joke, 1/3 was ok. Over all walked out of there feeling ripped right off. Never again

I'm so lucky to have this fantastic vintage venue within walking distance of my home. A few years…read moreago, the most recent owners took on the gigantic project of restoring this 1920s era vaudeville/movie house to its former glory, while also adding modern sound and lighting and reconfiguring the seating into a dinner theatre style. The pictures don't lie - there are big red velvet drapes, chandeliers and exotic Moorish/Morroccan touches like columns and murals. Just a damn cool theatre to see a show in, and I've now been to a few, from burlesque shows to my comedy idols like Bruce McCulloch. Upstairs in the smaller, and less lavishly appointed room, is Lafflines, which is a great spot to see up and coming comedians while having a few glasses of sorrow-drowning liquids and a basket of chicken strips. Both upstairs and downstairs have the same basic menu, so if you can deal with Sleemans and nachos, you're laughing. The wine list is OK, and for girl-drink drunks, they've got some sweet throwback martinis. The servers are really nice, but there never seem to be enough of them, so be decisive when they come around, because they might not get back around to you for a while! I've noticed that for some of the shows in the theatre, they'll have maybe two or three working the entire venue. Upstairs, one or two depending on the night (I tend to go on Thursdays for amateur night, so it's not usually very full). For all the fanciness of the decor, it's not at all posh, just a laid-back place to go see a live show. If you don't like fun, well, stay home.

Love this theatre, it's a magificent historic building and a lovely place to experience the…read moreVancouver Symphony. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to participate in the guided tour ($11 ish) and I enjoyed it, a neat behind the scenes view and some great old stories. The architecture was interesting and the guides were friendly and interesting.

What a wonderful luxury experience to spend rainy Sunday afternoon listening beautiful music…read more Who doesn't like musical legend, John Williams's scores? I was grown up watching lots of 80's and 90's movies and this was the great opportunity to join sound immersive experience with the orchestra. And it's only $19 The catch is this concert artists are still students from Vancouver Academy of Music. But they are great. They had lots of audiences and I was happy to help those kids(some are adults) as well. Everyone are happy. Before I booked online, I checked the seat map by the third party website. They have slight "width" difference. I choose wider seat on aisle and it was very comfortable. There was no price difference. I hope it helps you next time.

The Rio Theatre, located on Broadway at Commercial Drive (which is extremely transit convenient),…read moreis a fixture of the Commercial Drive neighbourhood. I don't know the entire history of the theatre, but apparently it was built in 1938. The Rio is known for screening cult classic movies and live shows, and in 2012, it fought the outdated BC Liquor board so that movie theatres could serve alcohol -- a big win! In the past, I have gone to a handful of shows (mostly movies showing at the Vancouver International Film Festival), but I didn't go often for two reasons: many of the movies I was interested in started way too late for me (such as at 9:30pm or 11pm), and years ago, I had a really negative experience. I don't recall when the incident happened -- perhaps it was after they had acquired a liquor licence -- but you had to be 19+ to go (that's the legal drinking age here), and while I was much older than 19, apparently I looked young, so I used to get so much shit for my appearance. Shortly before the event, my ID had expired and I was waiting for a new one to come in the mail. In the meantime, I was using my passport as ID. The person at the door was extremely rude and aggressive and made a big deal of specifically asking ME for ID -- from his tone, I think he didn't expect me to be of age. I pulled out my wallet from my purse to grab my ID, then remembered that I didn't have it as it was being renewed, so put it back into my purse and reached for my passport. As I was reaching for my passport, the rude and aggressive employee sneered, "Oh, you forgot your ID, I see, huh?" Yes, even thought this was nearly 15 years ago, I still remember this incident, and it always upset me. The guy was so fucking rude. Also, they used to insist on stamping your hand, and I hate having the inside of my wrist stamped because the ink rubs off on the side of my shirt, so prefer to have the top of my hand stamped. This guy was also rude about this. Anyway, due to events not working with my schedule and my encounter with the rude employee, I had little interest in going to the Rio unless it was for the film festival. However, recently, there have been several events I have been interested in: a screening of The Shawshank Redemption with a Q&A with Gil Bellows in July; a screening of The Room presented by Greg Sestero in August; a screening of Clue in October; a screening of the original Carrie presented by Mike Flanagan in October; and a film festival movie in October. And each time I had a great experience -- no more rude and aggressive employees! The most recent event I went to was John Waters live on December 3. My husband is a huge John Waters fan, so I bought tickets for his show. However, I had only bought the regular tickets, and my husband then told me he would have liked the VIP tickets (better seats, a signed poster, a post-show Q&A). On the Rio website, they clearly state that all sales are final and that tickets cannot be returned or exchanged. So what did I do? Emailed them asking if I could exchange the regular tickets for the more expensive VIP tickets, despite their policy. Their answer was an enthusiastic "absolutely!" and it was easy to exchange the tickets. Amazing customer service! I am a fan of the Rio and I look forward to seeing more shows and events! [Yelp collections: Theaters]

One of my favourite classic theatres for classics and oddball films! They do shows too but I mostly…read morehere for the movies! Theatre is old but very maintained. Definitely a visit if you are looking for a good classic movie to watch!

The Commodore Ballroom is a great place for concerts and live entertainment. The staff were very…read morefriendly and helpful, and there's a large dance floor that adds to the atmosphere. The bathrooms were very clean, and I liked that there are two levels with bars. I didn't try the food, but overall I always enjoy my time here. Great location too -- close to the Granville Street SkyTrain station, with lots of restaurants and a fun vibe nearby.

5 stars simply for being an absolute legend of a venue!! Expensive drinks, just meh food but still…read morehands down my favourite place to see a concert! It's the perfect size for a show, you feel close enough to the main stage but yet it can fit a ton of fans! Bartenders are always friendly and quick serving drinks.

The Biltmore Cabaret is a small, intimate space at which we've seen many independent acts. On many…read moreoccasions after the show we were able to chat and take pictures with the performers. It can become crowded and stuffy. It's the basement of the pub meaning there are stairs going into and exiting the venue. At the latest performance I did see a number of people with walkers so I guess they were able to get in just fine. There are some seating around the dancefloor. For shows like stand up comedy the dancefloor is lined with seats. It's not too difficult to find parking nearby.

This is an old standby in Vancouver. What can I say, it's nothing fancy and it definitely very…read moredivey. But if you just want a casual night out with friends, it's good for a no frills time. Staff is nice. Drinks are basic well drinks, high balls and then they have a bunch of beers on tap. Normally has a decent sized dance floor. It's a smaller venue so it's good for performances.