Downtown Kelowna is home to hundreds of events and festivals throughout the year. Join us for family fun, cultural performances, street festivals, sporting events, and more! Events are added daily, so be sure to check back often.

Be sure to tune into Shaw Television (Channel 11) every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights for “Your Downtown” featuring some of the week’s upcoming events. To list your Downtown event on this website, e-mail Michele@downtownkelowna.com or fax event information to (250) 862-5204.

This site last updated on March 8, 2010.

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January

January	1	Feel The Rhythm Feel The Rhythm COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE. 7:00-9:00 PM Every Other Wednesday at The Rotary Centre for the Arts. No experience necessary!For all people who enjoy hand drumming. Drums are provided for those who do not have one Instructor: Jim Copeman Price: $5.00 drop in fee. For more information please call the RCA at 717-5304.
January	1 - December 31	Family Art Sundays - Kelowna Art Gallery Between 11 am and 3 pm The Kelowna Art Gallery offers guided public tours of exhibitions every Saturday. These Saturday Art inSite tours are designed to cultivate an understanding of and appreciation for the visual arts. Tours are included in the cost of admission Admission is $3 per person, which includes participation in the activity for one child and admission to the gallery for one child and one adult. It all begins each Sunday at 1pm at the Kelowna Art Gallery. Call 762-2226 for more info.
January	1 - December 31	BC Orchard Industry Museum BC Orchard Industry Museum Laurel Packinghouse This permanent exhibition is a wonderful way to explore the history of the tree fruit industry and its Okanagan roots. Book a guided tour at 250 868-4836. 250 763-0433 www.KelownaMuseums.ca
January	1 - December 31	Service Life Afloat Service Life Afloat March opens 10am Okanagan Military Museum Come experience a glimpse into life aboard a naval service vessel. Book a guided tour at 250 868-4836. Museum open Tues, Thur, and Sat. 250 763-9292 www.KelownaMuseums.ca
January	7 - December 31	SALSA Thursdays $5 Drop-in Programs Rotary Centre for the Arts Drop In for dancers of all skill levels. Salsa dancing at the RCA every Thursday from 8:00-10:30pm. Includes SALSA lesson & dance, 30 minute lesson at 8:15 with dance to follow. Features experienced instructors from the community. $5 for an evening of SALSA fun! Tickets available at the door. Beginners welcome!! Call the RCS for more info 717-5304. Event Venue/Location Rotary Centre for the Arts 421 Cawston Ave Kelowna BC Drop In Fee $5.00
January	9 - December 18	Art inSite - Saturdays Between 11 am and 3 pm The Kelowna Art Gallery offers guided public tours of exhibitions every Saturday. These Saturday Art inSite tours are designed to cultivate an understanding of and appreciation for the visual arts. Tours are included in the cost of admission
January	22 - May 9	Exhibitions Lori Mairs: Dysfunctional Chairs, Ellipses until May 9, 2010 Kelowna Collects: Display of art drawn from private collections until March 7, 2010 We Are Artists: Showcase of artistic efforts of local artists with developmental disabilities until March 21, 2010 Kelowna Art Gallery 250 762-2226 www.kelownaartgallery.com
January	23 - July 3	Is Anybody Out There? until July 3rd Okanagan Heritage Museum Tune in to the history of amateur radio communications in the Okanagan. Kelowna Museums 250 763-2417 www.kelownamuseums.ca

February

February	1 - December 31	Artists@Work One Stop Shopping with Something for Everyone! Come celebrate the diversity and variety of this select group of professional artists and artisans! A one-stop-shop, price points from $5 to $5000! Ongoing Studio Crawl First Thursday of every month, 4-7 pm. FREE! Join the art walk on the first Thursday of the month at 4pm For more information please call the RCA at 717-5304.
February	1 - December 31	the habitat the habitat Weekly Open Mike Wednesdays: live music, comedy or spoken word Salsa Saturdays: open at 6 for dinner, beginner lesson at 8pm 250 763-9674 www.TheHabitat.ca
February	2 - March 16	Basement Musician's Circle $5 Drop-in Programs Rotary Centre for the Arts Join the Basement Musicians' Circle every second Tuesday at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. This friendly get-together for beginning, experienced, reluctant, or shy musicians, singers and composers is an excellent time to try out new material in any musical style.For all ages and skill levels! Meet some new friends with just you, your voice and your instrument- unplugged. A drop-in fee of $5.00 can be made at the door. Instructor: Ray Turner Times: 7:00-10:00PM For more information, visit www.bigearsray.com
February	3 - March 17	Drum Circle $5 Drop-in Programs Rotary Centre for the Arts Drum Circle – Feb 3rd, 17th, Mar 3rd, 17th Hand-drumming, drums and Instructor included. Rotary Centre for the Arts 250 717-5304 www.rotarycentreforthearts.com
February	12 - March 20	React Feb 12 – Mar 20 Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art An Interactive Exhibition in response to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games by Jason Baerg and Jennifer Pickering 250 868-2298 www.alternatorgallery.com Rotary Centre for the Arts 250 717-5304 www.rotarycentreforthearts.com
February	17 March	Jazz Café Feb 17th, Mar 17th 7pm Black Box Theatre Join local Jazz enthusiasts the 17th of every month at the Black Box Theatre at the Back of the Kelowna Community Theatre. 250 763-6141 www.jazzcafekelowna.com Kelowna Community Theatre 250 860-1470 www.TicketMaster.ca

March

March	3	Kelowna Community Concerts Presents: Henri Loiselle Mar 3rd 7:30pm Kelowna Community Theatre Dubbed the Singing Farmer, Mr. Loiselle will treat you to a range of styles from classical to broadway, to folk, and contemporary. Mar 3rd 7:30pm Kelowna Community Theatre Dubbed the Singing Farmer, Mr. Loiselle will treat you to a range of styles from classical to broadway, to folk, and contemporary.
March	4 - 21	I Hate Hamlet Comedy presented by Theatre Kelowna Black Box Theatre, Kelowna Community Theatre, 1435 Water Street For additional information: www.kctlive.ca / www.selectyourtickets.com / 250-762-5050 Thursday, March 4th to Sunday, March 7th – 8:00pm Thursday March 11th to Sunday, March 14th – 8:00pm Thursday March 18th to Sunday, March 21st – 8:00pm Sunday Matinees: 2:00pm
March	6	Rock Hero Live! Saturday, March 6th – 7:00pm Students from the Wentworth Music Education Centre provide tribute to the series of musical video games that have swept North America. Performers range from early beginners to professional musicians. Location: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1435 Water Street For additional information: www.kctlive.ca / www.ticketmaster.ca / 250 860-1470
March	10 - 13	You Fancy Yourself Sunshine Theatre March 10-13th, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. Matinee: Thursday, March 11th at 12:00 p.m Award winning writer/performer Maja Ardal's one- woman comic tour-de-force You Fancy Yourself is epic in scope. Maja plays 11 brilliant, quirky characters, in an action-packed challenging, humorous and poignant tale of the growing pains of a girl trying to fit in to a new culture. March 11 Thursday Noon Matinee Only- Suitable for grade 4-Adult Students only $10 – bring an adult with you and they get in for $10 too! (Regular adult price $30) Tickets are $30 per adult or $10 per student and can be purchased online at Select Your Tickets, by visiting the RCA Box Office, or by calling (250) 717-5304. MARCH 11 THURSDAY NOON MATINEE ONLY- Suitable for grade 4-Adult Students only $10 – bring an adult with you and they get in for $10 too! (Regular adult price $30) http://www.SunshineTheatre.org/
March	16 - 17	Spring Arts Blast Rotary Centre for the Arts - March 16 & 17, 9am – 3pm $85.00 Blast into spring by registering for 2 full days of Spring Break Fun for ages 5-11 and 9-11. This was a big hit last year so to be sure of a spot, pre-register soon at 250-717-5304 Featuring a wide selection of fun and creative arts activities, Arts Blast is the total arts experience for kids. The 2 day arts camp will allow your child to explore the power of imagination as they take classes in Art, Music, Drama and Dance. Guided by talented and inspiring “top flight” instructors, Arts Blast will give your child the opportunity for individual learning and growth. Located in the heart of the Cultural District, the Rotary Centre for the Arts is the perfect location for Spring Break activities. Call 250-717-5304 for registration.
March	17	St. Patrick's Day Wednesday, March 17 There's only one place to party this Saint Paddy's Day because O'Flannigan's Pub is the only place to get that true Celtic Feeling. It all kicks off at noon, with live entertainment starting at 4pm. Come hear the Kelowna Pipe Band, Tony Dizon and friends. The beer will be green and the place will be packed so get there early to stake your piece of the Emerald Isle Celebration. Not everyone can be Irish, but this Saint Paddy's Day you can party you are at O'Flannigan's Pub, down town on Queensw
March	19	August Mar 19th 7:30pm Mary Irwin Theatre Composed of four award-winning songwriters and recording artists, August combines their unique blend of folk, country, bluegrass and pop, to create an uplifting, humorous and heart-warming performance. Rotary Centre for the Arts 250 717-5304 www.rotarycentreforthearts.com
March	21	Bowser and Blue Musical Comedy Event “Life & Laughter” Sunday, March 21, 2010 Kelowna Community Theatre 7Known as Canadaʼs favourite comedy duo, George Bowser and Rick Blue appeared with Joan Rivers and many other talented comedians in Just for Laughs Comedy Festival as well as a multitude of stage and television appearances. Show is at 7:00PM Tickets: $20 www.ticketmaster.ca Phone: 250-860-1470
March	26	Okanagan Symphony Orchestra Mar 26th 7pm Kelowna Community Theatre Happy Birthday OSO! Celebrating 50 years with a program from the symphony’s de Kelowna Community Theatre 250 860-1470 www.TicketMaster.ca but performance in 1960.
March	26	Support the Hospice Society Get your dancing shoes on for the 2nd Annual Swinging with the Stars - an elegant evening to support Hospice , Friday, March 26th, 2010 at the Coast Capri Ballroom. Kelowna's version of Dancing with Stars pairs 6 local celebs with professional dance instructors for an evening of dinner, dance competition and voting, professional dance demos and dancing for all to wrap up the night. Tickets $150. on sale now. Call the Hospice Program Support office at 250-763-5511 or go online for tickets www.hospicecoha.org We encourage Kelowna and surrounding areas to support your favorite dancing celeb by pledging online for them at www.hospicecoha.org. All money pledged supports the Central Okanagan's Hospice Association's palliative and bereavement services.
March	27	Rouge Series "Let's begin with skin" Saturday March 27th from 5 to 8. We will have Erin Grimble a veteran the in skincare industry as our guest speaker. Erin has been a experienced Esthetics professional for over 15 years and has been active in the industry along with being the top Esthetics instructor at the world renowned Blache Macdonald School. Tickets are $25 and can be redeemed with any purchase that night! SHAR-Skincare & Rouge 778-478-9707 #101-1353 Ellis Street

April

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Neighbourhood Nosh @ the Laurel 4-6pm BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine shop The Wine Shop IS open during renovations. Join the knowledgeable Wine shop staff in the temporary location located just behind the Laurel Packinghouse off of Ellis St. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH THE WINE MUSEUM 250-868-0441 Kelowna Museums 250 763-2417 www.kelownamuseums.ca