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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 12, 2010.
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the event title for full details of event.
January
| January
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1
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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.
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| January
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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
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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
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| January
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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
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| January
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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
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| January
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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
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| January
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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.
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| 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
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| 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
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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 |
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
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| 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 |
15 -
19 |
Spring Break Camps
Kelowna Actors Studio
Ages 7 to 11 (participants must be able to read)Full and Half Day Programs,No Final Performance for the Camps.3. Calling all budding actors! This exciting program will take your child on a fun and creative journey into the world of acting! Through theatre games and exercises, they will explore a variety of stage skills and techniques, improv, movie and theatre scenes, mime, monologues, musical theatre and much much more. They will develop their talent and confidence under the guidance of professional instructors and have a ton of fun doing it.
Full Day Program
Includes box lunch and beverage daily
(please alert us of any allergies at time of registration)
9am to 4pm
Class fee: $235
Half Day Program
9am to Noon -or- 1pm to 4pm
Class fee: $120
Camps can only be registered by calling 250-862-2867 or by visiting our box office.
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| March |
16
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Culture & Heritage Walks
Cultural District, Tuesdays, 5:15pm
Heritage Walk, Thursdays, 12:10pm
Get active on your lunch break or at the end of the work day. These free walks start at the south end of boardwalk at Stuart Park (Mill St. & Queensway). Combine fitness with learning about art, culture and heritage. These walks have been made possible through funding from Walk BC. Walk BC is a joint initiative of the BC Recreation and Parks Association and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon. Funding is being provided by the Healthy Living Alliance, with support from Act Now BC.
250 469-8474
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| 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.
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| March |
17
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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| March |
26
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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
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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
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April
| April |
1
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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 |
| April |
8 -
10 |
33rd BC Interior Jazz Festival
Kelowna Community Theatre (KCT) and Rotary Center for the Arts (RCA):
•Workshops open to public
Evening Concerts:
•Jazz Masters’ Concert, Kelowna Community Theatre, Friday, April 9, 7:30 p.m. All tickets $25 + SC. Reserved Seating Tickets are available from Select Your Tickets at their box office in Prospera Place, on their website, www.selectyourtickets.com or by calling 762-5050.
Daytime Performances
Kelowna Community Theatre - $2.00 per day.
Festival Showcase and Awards Ceremony, Kelowna Community Theatre, Saturday, April 10, 7:00 p.m. A showcase of the most outstanding jazz bands and choirs, chosen by the adjudicators to perform, and award presentations. Cost is $5.00 at the inside theatre doors.
www.jazzfestbc.ca |
| April |
9 -
8 |
Thursday Night Book Club
Apr 8th 7pm
Join in the lively facilitated discussion! April’s book is Catch-22 by Joseph Heller.
Kelowna Library Ellis Street Main Branch 250 762-2800 |
| April |
11
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Okanagan Symphony presents: The Andrew Lloyd Webber Experience
7:30pm
Kelowna Community Theatre
Classic favourites from Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Evita and more. A full show of Andrew Lloyd Webber hits with the entire orchestra and special guest vocalists
Kelowna Community Theatre 250 860-1470 www.TicketMaster.ca |
| April |
13 -
17 |
Sunshine Theatre presents: April 14, 1912
Mary Irwin Theatre
Theatre Rusticle brings you a poetically moving tale in honour of the 98th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic
Rotary Centre for the Arts 250 717-5304 www.rotarycentreforthearts.com
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| April |
14 -
16 |
Kelowna Community Concerts Presents: Red Priest
7:30pm
Kelowna Community Theatre
An extraordinary acoustic foursome featuring the recorder, violin, cello and harpsichord.
Kelowna Community Theatre 250 860-1470 www.TicketMaster.ca |
| April |
16 - May
28 |
Once Upon Camellia Blossoms
Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art
An interactive exhibition by Jihee Min exploring the stereotyping of Asian women.
250 868-2298 www.alternatorgallery.com
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| April |
21
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A Day Late & A Dollar Short
Mary Irwin Theatre
Up-tempo traditional and ‘new grass’ blue grass featuring three and four part harmony vocals, guitar, bass, fiddle and banjo.
7:00PM
Rotary Centre for the Arts 250 717-5304 www.rotarycentreforthearts.com |
| April |
23
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Cheers for Chamber Music
7:30pm
Mary Irwin Theatre
Featuring the winner of the prestigious Honen’s International Piano Competition.
Rotary Centre for the Arts 250 717-5304 www.rotarycentreforthearts.com |
| April |
24
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Kevin Fox
7:30pm
Mary Irwin Theatre
Kevin combines the cello with his charismatic voice, to create a lush and captivating musical tapestry of cello-driven folk/pop.
Rotary Centre for the Arts 250 717-5304 www.rotarycentreforthearts.com |
| April |
29
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Canefire
7:30pm
Mary Irwin Theatre
A high-energy Carribean music experience with a kaleidoscope of sounds combining Trinidadian, calypso, Latin rhythms, jazz and blues.
Rotary Centre for the Arts 250 717-5304 www.rotarycentreforthearts.com |
| April |
30
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Ballet Kelowna Presents Masters’ Play
8pm
Kelowna Community Theatre
This production features five Canadian choreographers including Ballet Kelowna’s own David LaHay. Feel the artistic tension, drive and excitement of influential and ground breaking ballets that helped shape dance in Canada
Kelowna Community Theatre 250 860-1470 www.TicketMaster.ca |
May
| May |
9 -
23 |
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 |
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