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 January 25, 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	13 - 31	7th Wine & Dine Okanagan Date: Wednesday, January 13th to Sunday, January 31st Event: “7th Wine & Dine Okanagan” Description: Restaurants offer special fixed price menus – great food at a great price! Location: Various Okanagan Restaurants For additional information: www.bcrfa.com - click on ‘Wine & Dine’
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
January	29	Kelowna Rockets vs Prince George Cougars Date: Friday, January 29th – 7:00pm Event: "Kelowna Rockets vs Prince George Cougars" Description: WHL Hockey game. Location: Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street For additional information: www.prosperaplace.com / www.selectyourtickets.com / 250-762-5050

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	3 - 13	Shakespeare Kelowna Hamlet Shakespeare Kelowna Presents: Hamlet Feb 3 – 13 7pm Mary Irwin Theatre One of the greatest plays ever written in English Literature. The audience is brought along as Hamlet peels back layer after layer of lies and deception to reveal the ultimate truth about his Father's death and his own destiny. Rotary Centre for the Arts 250 717-5304 www.rotarycentreforthearts.com
February	4 March	Neighbourhood Nosh @ the Laurel Feb 4th, Mar 4th 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. 250 868-0441 Kelowna Museums 250 763-2417 www.kelownamuseums.ca
February	6	Conduit Conduit Feb 6th 4pm Rotary Centre for the Arts A festival of art, music, craft and ideas, channelling the diverse flow of creativity in all forms. www.okanagangreens.ca Rotary Centre for the Arts 250 717-5304 www.rotarycentreforthearts.com
February	7	Kelowna Community Concerts Presents: Volya Feb 7th 7:30pm Kelowna Community Theatre A 45-member troupe dedicated to showcasing the dynamic and exciting art form of Ukrainian dance. Kelowna Community Theatre 250 860-1470 www.TicketMaster.ca
February	11 - March 1	Thursday Night Book Club Feb 11th, Mar 11th 7pm Join in the lively facilitated discussion! February’s book is The Shipping News by Annie Proulx. March’s book is The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Leguin. Kelowna Library Ellis Street Main Branch 250 762-2800
February	11 - March 30	On Broadway: A Musical Revue On Broadway: A Musical Revue February 11 to March 2010 The most beloved musicals are showcased in this extravaganza performed by your favourite Kelowna Actors Studio performers Gwen Plitt, Nate Flavel, Kelly Whelan, Randy Leslie, Ashleigh Somerville, Scott Lawler, Carmen Harris, Chad Abrahamson, Gillian Reed, Tracy Ross Phone 250-862-2867 or www.KelownaActorsStudio.com for more info. Tickets will go quickly!
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	15 - 19	Heritage Week Tours Feb 15th – 19th 10am Okanagan Heritage Museum Free guided tours of the Cultural District. Learn about the historical significance of area. Kelowna Museums 250 763-2417 www.kelownamuseums.ca
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
February	24	Rankin Church & Crowe Rankin Church & Crowe Feb 24th 7:30pm Mary Irwin Theatre Folk, country, jazz and contemporary singer-songwriters blend with a confident ease that makes for richly textured harmonies and a welcoming rapport that naturally invites audiences in. Rotary Centre for the Arts 250 717-5304 www.rotarycentreforthearts.com

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	David Thiaw & Domba David Thiaw & Domba Mar 4th 7:30pm Mary Irwin Theatre Using an eclectic variety of African drums and Western instruments including the sax, bass, keyboards and guitar, the group has a sound that is both dynamic and melodic. Rotary Centre for the Arts 250 717-5304 www.rotarycentreforthearts.com
March	5	Osiris Piano Trio Mar 5th 7:30pm Mary Irwin Theatre Piano, Cello and Violin. Diversity typifies the group's repertoire, which ranges from Haydn's oeuvre for piano trio to works by contemporary composers. Rotary Centre for the Arts 250 717-5304 www.rotarycentreforthearts.com
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	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.