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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 January 25, 2010.
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the event title for full details of event.
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. |
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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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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’
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| January
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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
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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 |
| January
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29
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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
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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 |
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
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| February |
4 March
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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
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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
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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
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| 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!
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| 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
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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 |
| February |
24
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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
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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.
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| March |
4
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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
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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
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| 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 |
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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