Kamloops Events
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| Jan 16 2010 - Mar 21 2010 |
The Kamloops Art Gallery is delighted to announce its first exhibition of the new decade: Along Those Lines brings together two bodies of work exploring use of line by Kamloops-based artists Myrna Giesbrecht and Meg Waterous. It runs in The Cube from January 16 to March 21, 2010. Myrna Giesbrecht’s Lingering Lines series explores line, colour, form and texture through a variety of textile techniques. These works are presented like paintings, mounted on canvas stretchers and hung on the gallery walls. Megs Waterous’ Path of a Line series consists of ceramic wall-mounted sculptural forms and vessels. In these works she emphasizes flowing lines and a relationship to the human body. The artists utilize diverse materials to explore the creation of line. |
| Jan 30 2010 - Apr 4 2010 |
Gallery Under Glass: Christine Stalker's installations are assembled from accumulations of discarded objects and materials. For Filter, she uses stained bands of leftover painter's canvas and shreds of screens. Christine is a graduate of Thompson Rivers University's Bachelor of Fine Arts class of 2009. |
| Mar 5 2010 - Apr 3 2010 |
Arnica Artist Run Centre features High on a Hill, mixed media performance by Halifax artist Lisa Lipton at The Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. FMI: arnicajniven@gmail.com More Info » |
| Mar 10 2010 - Apr 21 2010 |
Have you always wanted to make a difference? Here’s your chance to help rebuild Haiti! Investors Group presents ‘The World Needs Your Kid: How to raise children who care and contribute’. Wednesday April 21st, four time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Craig Kielburger will speak and inspire the crowd at the Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets are just a $15 donation or a $55 donation for a family of 4 and are available by calling Investors Group at 372-2955. 50% of the proceeds will go to Free The Children’s efforts in Haiti; 50% will go to our local international development organization, Developing World Connections for their efforts to rebuild Haiti. Contact Shalen Curle at (250) 372-2955 or shalen.curle@investorsgroup.com. |
| Mar 10 2010 - Mar 31 2010 |
The Kamloops Museum and Archives presents a temporary exhibit from Kelowna: Science as Art: Botanical Illustrations of Canadian Tree Fruit Varieties. FMI: 250.828.3576 More Info » |
| Mar 11 2010 - Mar 20 2010 |
By: Cayman Duncan Location: Pavilion Theatre Tickets at Kamloops LIVE! Box Office, ph. 250-374-5483 or visit 1025 Lorne Street Monday & Tuesday - 7:30pm, Wednesday to Saturday - 8:00pm, No Show Sunday |
| Mar 11 2010 - Mar 14 2010 |
The annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival is the largest Cowboy Festival in Canada! Come out to see cowboy poetry, live music, art and trade shows, entertainment and more! More Info » |
| Mar 17 2010 |
Songstress Kate Maki and Brent Randall of the Pinecones team-up for a tour promoting their new recordings. They perform March 17 at The Art We Are, 322 Victoria Street. |
| Mar 18 2010 |
Come to the Museum and enjoy a movie! Todays movie: Becket (1964) Showtime: 3pm Cost: Adult $5, Seniors/Students $4, Children $2. More Info » |
| Mar 18 2010 |
Country music star Art Pruce plays live at Hoodoos from 6 - 8pm. Call 250.828.9404 More Info » Back to top ↑ |
| Mar 18 2010 |
Ryan McMahon live at Pogue Mahone |
| Mar 19 2010 |
Come enjoy the live music of Dale Rasmussen at Chances Barside Lounge & Grill from 7pm - 10pm. More Info » |
| Mar 20 2010 |
BC Living Arts presents a Choral Parade March 20 at 7:30pm at the Calvary Community Church. Tickets by donation at the door. Featuring: Desert Sounds Harmony Chorus, Folk of Note, Kamloops Choristers, Kamloops Happy Choristers, Men's Gospel Choir, Serious Options, Vivace Choral and more! More Info » |
| Mar 20 2010 |
Widely regarded as one of the best live acts in the Celtic world, the Barra MacNeils will be in concert for one show only at the Kamloops Convention Centre Dinner Theatre on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Tickets are $52.50 Get tickets by calling ORA Restaurant Lounge at 250-372-5312. More Info » |
| Mar 20 2010 |
The Barnhartvale Coffeehouse presents Kamloops' own folk and blues singer Trevor Caswell. Doors open at 7pm at Barnhartvale Hall. FMI: 250.573.5719 |
| Mar 20 2010 |
The Malibu Knights and Venice Queen live at Pogue Mahone |
| Mar 20 2010 |
Alamagokus performs an acoustic show March 20 at 6pm at The Art We Are. |
| Mar 21 2010 |
The Art We Are (201- 322 Victoria St) hosts Conversations with Spirits, Sunday morning meditations with Therese Dorer. Cost $15. Register by calling 250-578-8437 or email tdorer@shaw.ca. 11am - 1pm |
| Mar 21 2010 |
Writer, curator and art historian Lisa Henderson conducts four guided tours of the exhibition Two Visions. Henderson discusses the context of the exhibition, the importance of Emily Carr and Jack Shadbolt and how these two cultural icons influenced art in the BC and further afield. Admission included in gallery admission. Starts at 1:30pm. |
| Mar 24 2010 |
Heroes Pub at Thompson Rivers University will become a comedy club for one night only on Wednesday, March 24. Four comedians hit the stage for an evening of laughs. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. The doors are open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30. Come on out to enjoy some drink specials and jokes. Back to top ↑ |
| Mar 25 2010 |
Fallan Soldier (hip hop) with Basic Value and Rephraze at Pogue Mahone |
| Mar 25 2010 |
Acoustic Sister Folk & Rock Duo Johnson Sandwich plays live at Hoodoos from 6-8pm. Call 250.828.9404. More Info » |
| Mar 26 2010 |
Come enjoy the live music of Margit Bull at Chances Barside Lounge & Grill from 7pm - 10pm. More Info » |
| Mar 26 2010 |
Swing Dance featuring Company B Jazz Band, Kamloops Big Band and Clearwater Secondary Jazz Band at the Kamloops Convention Centre Ballroom. Friday March 26, at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30). Tickets are $22 and available at ORA Restaurant Lounge, online at www.ticketweb.ca, by calling 888.222.6608 or at the door. More Info » |
| Mar 26 2010 |
Jerry Newport, an author with Aspergers Sundrome and inspiration from the film Mozart and the Whale, speaks at a fundraising dinner for the Chris Rose Therapy Centre at the TRU Grand Hall. Tickets are $75 - call 376-6494. |
| Mar 27 2010 |
A retrospective of the great British composers from Purcell to Britten. The superb Kamloops Symphony Chorus performs the glorious Te deum by Handel. Saturday 7:30 pm at the Calvary Community Church. Call 250-372-5000 for tickets or more information. |
| Mar 27 2010 |
THE KAMLOOPS PHOTO ARTS CLUB Presents TED GRANT Canada's Premier Photojournalist. (www.tedgrantphoto.com) On Sunday, March 27, at 2pm at the Thompson Rivers University Alumni Theater. Tickets $15 each or $10 for TRU Students and are available at Kamloops Live Box Office information: (250) 374-5483 *NOTE: Box office hours are 12 pm - 6 pm Mon to Sat More Info » |
| Mar 27 2010 |
The Francophone Association hosts the annual Sugar Shack Party at McQueen Lake Environment Centre. Activities start at 2pm. come and savour the uniqueness of maple toffee followed by a tradition supper. FMI and tickets call 250.376.6060 More Info » |
| Mar 27 2010 |
Scully and the Mulders with special guests Jelly Switch perform March 27, from 7.30 to midnight at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Admisiion $8. |
| Mar 31 2010 - Apr 4 2010 |
The 42nd Annual KIBIHT is back for all you players and fans looking to enjoy some great hockey! Games will be played throught the city. For more information follow the link provided below. More Info » Back to top ↑ |
| Mar 31 2010 |
Kamloops Fusion Rotaract is hosting a New Orleans Murder Mystery March 31 at Cactus Jacks. The evening will include dinner and Richard Graham's Bourbon Street Review will provide the music. And of course the main event will be trying to solve who committed murder most foul! Tickets are $40 and available at Investor's Group 250-372-2955, or email kamloopsfusionrotaract@gmail.com. More Info » |
| Apr 1 2010 - Apr 10 2010 |
By Kevin Kerr Location: Sagebrush Theatre Tickets at Kamloops LIVE! Box Office, phone 250-3745483 or visit 1025 Lorne Street Monday & Tuesday - 7:30pm, Wednesday to Saturday - 8:00pm, No Show Sunday |
| Apr 2 2010 - Apr 5 2010 |
Family fun weekend with 150,000 Easter egg give away and entertainment at the BC Wildlife Park. More Info » |
| Apr 3 2010 |
Panel discussion: TRUTH or FICTION? is a pre-exhibition opening event where the artists will discuss their views on history and its uncertainties and how these manifest in their work. From 1-3pm at Ken Lepin and Tricia Sellmer Studios. More Info » |
| Apr 3 2010 - May 23 2010 |
How To Get Things Done by Jason Schwab runs in The Cube at the Kamloops Art Gallery from April 3 - May 23. More Info » |
| Apr 9 2010 |
Enjoy Catharine Dochstader, Flute, Morgan Zentner, Oboe, Sally Arai, Clarinet, Olivia Martin, Bassoon, Edmund House, French Horn & Naomi Cloutier, Piano. Programme: Poulenc (Sextuor), Glinka (Trio Pathétique) & Dring (Trio). Friday 7:30 pm, Calvary Community Church. Call 250-374-5483 for tickets and more information. |
| Apr 9 2010 - May 1 2010 |
The fourth annual Emerging Artists Show in conjunction with the Daily News Boogie and in partnership with St. Ann's Academy students from Ms. Glossop's art program. The Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. |
| Apr 10 2010 |
Live at the Kamloops Convention Centre Theatre. |
| Apr 14 2010 - Apr 17 2010 |
Performing Arts Westsyde presents Steel Magnolias April 14-17 at Westsyde Secondary. Tickets $10, available at Westsyde Secondary or at the door. |
| Apr 15 2010 |
Come to the Museum and enjoy a movie! Todays movie: Ivanhoe (1952) Showtime: 3pm
Cost: Adult $5, Seniors/Students $4, Children $2. More Info » |
| Apr 15 2010 - Apr 18 2010 |
The Keystone Cup is a six team tournament to crown the Western Canadian Junior B Champion. League champions from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Ontario and the host team will compete for the 2010 Championship. Tickets can be purchased by calling 250.376.0990 or by email at dewar@vip.net. More Info » |
| Apr 16 2010 - Apr 25 2010 |
The Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists is pleased to host the 3rd Annual Open Federation Show at the historic Kamloops Courthouse Centre for the Arts. Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Free admission. Reception and Awards Ceremony Thursday April 15th,7-9pm. Awards Jurors: Janice Robertson, SFCA; Tatjana Mirkov Popoviki, SFCA; and Teressa Bernard,S FCA. Daily members demos starting Sunday April 18th. TNSC FUNDRAISER Appies and Dance Friday April 16th Music by David Langevin and the Blues Jumpers, at the Ukrainian Hall 725 York Street. Tickets (limited) $20 ($25 at the door)Includes Silent Auction and live auction. Call/email Cathie Peters 250-828-0190 or jb.peters@shaw.ca More Info » |
| Apr 16 2010 |
The Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists fundraiser dance with David Langevin and the Blues Jumpers at the Ukrainian Hall on April 16. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. FMI or tickets call Cathie Peters at 250.828.0190 or jbpeters@shaw.ca |
| Apr 17 2010 |
Silent films by Charlie Chaplin shown on a big screen are fabulous and the live music written by Carl Davis is a perfect fit. Experience some hilarious moments from the history of cinema. Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. Call 250-372-5000 for tickets or more information. |
| Apr 17 2010 - Jun 12 2010 |
Deep Search by Kate Garrett-Petts and Emily Hope is at the Gallery Under Glass at the Kamloops Art Gallery from April 17 to June 12. More Info » |
| Apr 17 2010 |
The Okanagan All Pro Wrestling makes its debut in Kamloops! OAPQ is the newest promotion in Western Canada, and plans to offer family entertainment with a touch of the wild side. The event will be held at the Pavilion Theatre. Tickets are $15 and available at Kamloops Live! Box Office - 250.374.5483. More Info » |
| Apr 18 2010 - Apr 24 2010 |
Arts & Culture week celebrations. More Info » |
| Apr 19 2010 - May 24 2010 |
Kamloops Arts Council presents the Downtown Artwalk. FMI: 250.372.7323 More Info » |
| Apr 21 2010 |
Can-Ital Ladies annual spring dinner and fashion show takes place on April 21 at 6:30pm at the Colombo Hall. Tickets are $35 and available at Genesis. |
| Apr 22 2010 |
The Kamloops Arts Council presents Body Beautiful, Art Redefined. FMI 250.372.7323 More Info » Back to top ↑ |
| Apr 23 2010 |
Ron James brings his comedy show Mental As Anything to the Sagebrush Theatre April 23 at 8:00pm. Tickets available at the Kamloops Live Box Office. |
| Apr 24 2010 |
Gateway Property Management Corporation presents "Kamloops Property Management Industry Open House". This Open House is FREE for the general public to provide valuable information on services and products available to all property owners. Suppliers and service providers experienced in the field will be on-site to assist with all your property needs. Free seminars will be presented by experts in the industry on various topics. This Open House will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9am - 5pm, at the Coast Canadian Inn (The Colonnade Room) located at 339 St. Paul Street, Kamloops. Seminar pre-registration recommended as space limited. To register, please contact Rennae Sarver 250.372.1231 or email: rsarver@gatewaypm.com. |
| Apr 24 2010 - Apr 25 2010 |
Kamloops Target Sports Association 27th Annual Kamloops Gun & Antique Show & Sale comes to the McArthur Island Sports Centre. Dont miss out! Admission $6 - Adult and $4 Seniors. 12 and under free! Free parking and ATM on site More Info » |
| Apr 24 2010 |
Opera-licious at the Kamloops Convention Centre is a delicious offering of dinner and opera courtesy of BC Living Arts, featuring Alan Corbishley, Peter Collins and Lambroula Pappas. Tickets are $75 for non-members or $70 for members available in advance until April 21 at the Kamloops Live! Box Office 250.374.LIVE More Info » |
| Apr 25 2010 |
Join Kelly at Chase Creek to discover how to capture the intimacy and essence of water in your imagery. From large landscapes to the tiniest droplets, Kelly will show you how to use the proper techniques and vision to bring awe-inspiring images home. This is a half day workshop, starting at 8:00am at the Chase Creek rest area. Cost $75.00. Maximum 8 participants. Email Kelly at kfunk@telus.net for more information. More Info » |
| Apr 30 2010 |
B.C. Old Time Fiddlers’ Association, Kamloops Branch #12 present Canadian Champion Fiddler Mark Sullivan 7:30 pm APRIL 30th at St. John Vianney Church Hall, 2826 Bank Road (Westsyde) in Kamloops. Tickets $ 15.00 each. Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at Coopers Foods - Lansdowne Village location only or at the Seniors’ Information Centre in Northills Shopping Centre on the North Shore. For further information call (250) 376-2330 or (250) 374-1838. |
| Apr 30 2010 |
Country star Aaron Pritchett plays at the Kamloops Convention Centre on April 30 from 8:00pm - 11:00pm. Tickets are $47.45. |
| Apr 30 2010 |
Joe Trio is not your average piano trio. Their repertoire consists of the classics, new works and their own arrangements of popular, jazz and rock tunes – and they are not afraid to mix so many styles of music into a single piece it makes your head spin. Witty, charming and tremendously musical, Joe Trio leaves audiences with a new appreciation for classical music. Friday 7:30 pm, Calvary Community Church. Call 250-374-5483 for tickets and more information. |
| May 1 2010 |
B.C. Old Time Fiddlers’ Association, Kamloops Branch #12 present the 26th Annual Old Time Fiddle Contest at St. John Vianney Church Hall, 2826 Bank Road (Westsyde) in Kamloops all day Saturday May 1, 2010. Preliminaries beginning at 11:00 A.M., $ 5.00. Evening finals (beginning approximately 6:00 P.M.) and dance following presentation of awards, $ 10.00. Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at Coopers Foods - Lansdowne Village location only or at the Seniors’ Information Centre in Northills Shopping Centre on the North Shore. For further information call (250) 374-1838 or (250) 376-2330. |
| May 1 2010 |
The Kamloops Walk for Peace, Environment and Social Justice begins with sign making, music and family activities in the morning at the Farmer's Market in the 200 Block of St. Paul Street. The walk starts at 12:30pm. More Info » Back to top ↑ |
| May 2 2010 |
Mark your calander for May 2,2010 for the annual Daily News Boogie at Riverside Park. Walk Run or Stroll. FMI www.dailynewsboogie.ca More Info » |
| May 6 2010 |
An Evening Soiree with a Performance by Carol Sawyer at the Kamloops Art Gallery. Dress for a musical session and social gathering of friends, a bohemian twilight event. 7-9pm. More Info » |
| May 9 2010 |
Come celebrate Mother's Day at the BC Wildlife Park. More Info » |
| May 15 2010 - May 16 2010 |
The sonorities of Nobles, the calm of Pärt, the beauty of Barber and the power of Sibelius, plus a Canadian violin virtuoso – all in one programme. Saturday 7:30 pm at the Sagebrush Theatre and Sunday 2:00 pm at the Salmon Arm Recreation Centre. Call 250-372-5000 for tickets or more information. |
| May 15 2010 |
Tour four exquisitely designed homes. Tickets $20 + GST More Info » |
| May 15 2010 |
George Thorogood & The Destroyers are LIVE at the Interior Savings Centre on May 15. Tickets are $47.50 for general admission or $44.50 for reserved stands. Available at the box office or Tickemaster outlets. More Info » |
| May 20 2010 |
Come to the Museum and enjoy a movie! Todays movie: The Return of Martin Guerre (1982) Showtime: 3pm Cost: Adult $5, Seniors/Students $4, Children $2. More Info » |
| May 21 2010 - May 23 2010 |
Join other soccer teams from around the province at the 32nd Annual Slurpee Cup hosted by the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association from May 21-23, 2010. Competition is open to all boys and girls Rep/Select and Gold teams from U-12 up to U-18. Details and an on-line entry form are available at www.kysacup.com. Entry deadline is April 14, 2010! More Info » |
| May 22 2010 - May 24 2010 |
Come celebrate the Victoria Day weekend at the BC Wildlife Park with Safari Jeff and Shannon's "Great Green Adventure Show." More Info » |
| May 24 2010 - May 30 2010 |
Kamloops will host the country's best gymnasts and trampolinist at the 2010 Canadian Championships May 24 - 30 at the Tournament Capital Centre. Contact the Kamloops Gymnastics / Trampoline Centre for sponsorship, volunteer, spectator, or general information. 250 374.6424. More Info » Back to top ↑ |
| Jun 5 2010 |
Get down and dirty to get impressive spring flower imagery. Kelly will lead you into a new realm of flower photography, teaching you such things as macro work, clean and strong captures, the best compositions, color balance, handling contrast and exposure and a host of other secrets. This is a half-day workshop, starting at 5:30pm and meeting just past Batchelor Heights. Cost $75.00. Maximum 8 participants. Email Kelly at kfunk@telus.net for more information. More Info » |
| Jun 19 2010 |
June 19 at McDonald Park on the North Shore, the event will feature strongmen in five men’s weight classes — ultra-lightweight, super-lightweight, lightweight, light-heavy, heavyweight and super-heavyweight. There will also be a masters division for those 40 years old and older, in addition to separate categories for women and teenagers. Kamloops Strongest Man will be held in support of the Kamloops Food Bank, with donations being accepted at the event itself. Registration costs $25 per person, and competitiors will be accepted until the day of the event. |
| Jun 19 2010 |
Come to the Kamloops Energy Fair on Saturday, June 19 at the McArthur Island Sports Centre. Open to the public from 10:00am - 4:00pm. FREE ADMISSION! Hosted by the BC Sustainable Energy Association Save money and help the planet! •Trade show: see solar hot water, wind turbines, home energy advisors, and tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint in inexpensive ways. •Kids Corner for fun learning about energy •Speakers and workshops: find out how growing food in our community saves energy. •Green Energy Contest for student projects Contact us at energyfair@bcsea.org or 250) 318-6483. More Info » |
| Jun 20 2010 |
Celebrate Father's Day at the BC Wildlife Park with "Herby's Rally" More Info » |
| Jun 26 2010 |
BC Wildlife Encounters Summer Festival starts. Daily free flying Birds of Prey demonstrations and animal feedings. More Info » |
| Jun 26 2010 - Jun 27 2010 |
End of School Family Weekend Bash at the BC Wildlife Park More Info » |
| Jul 2 2010 - Jul 10 2010 |
Theatre BC's Annual Provincial Community Theatre Festival This exciting event is the culmination of winning plays from Theatre BC Zone Festivals involving up to 10 Zones throughout the Province of BC. FMI 250.828.3611 or m2010@theatrebc.org More Info » |
| Jul 26 2010 - Jul 31 2010 |
The second annual Intermontane Challenge is back! Come take part in this amazing 5 day race thats takes you through the most beautiful Kamloops single track terrain. Registration now open! More Info » |
| Aug 16 2010 - Aug 22 2010 |
Hosted by the Tsunami Summer Swim Club. Come on down to the Tournament Capital Centre to watch or for those participating and enjoy some great swimming action! |
| Sep 1 2010 - Sep 5 2010 |
Cirque du Soleil returns with Alegria. Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster.
Show takes place at the Interior Savings Centre. More Info » |
| Sep 12 2010 |
Grandparents Day at the BC Wildlife Park More Info » |
| Oct 3 2010 |
Autumn in the Kamloops region is a beautiful time. Rich colors, blue skies and clean air make it perfect to explore and photograph the area. Join Kelly in the grasslands behing Batchelor Heights to learn about light control, vibrancy of color, micro scenes for an intimate touch and the incorporation of water, skies and wide-open spaces for extraordinary imagery. This is a half-day workshop starting at 3:30pm and meeting just past Batchelor Heights. Cost $75.00. Maximum 8 participants. Email Kelly at kfunk@telus.net for more information. More Info » |
| Oct 11 2010 |
Celebrate Thanksgiving at the BC Wildlife Park with the Teddy Bear Picnic! More Info » |
| Oct 12 2010 - Oct 16 2010 |
2010 will be a big year for the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack Athletic program. TRU will host a second national championship. Following on the heels of hosting the 2010 CIS Men’s Volleyball Championship in March, the WolfPack will then entertain Canadian Colleges' best golfers. The Dunes at Kamloops will play host to the 2010 CCAA Golf Nationals. |
| Oct 29 2010 - Oct 31 2010 |
Check out the Halloween Celebrations at the BC Wildlife Park with Boo at the Zoo! More Info » |
| Oct 30 2010 |
Kamloop's premiere pottery and craft sale at the Kamloops Convention Centre, 1250 Roger's Way. This annual event features high quality BC artisans who will be showcasing pottery, weaving, metal work, jewellery, painting and much more. More Info » |
| Feb 20 2011 |
Winter can be an imposing time of year for people, but it can also lead to amazing images that will jump off the page for anyone willing to put in the effort. At Tranquille, where the Thompson River flows into Kamloops Lake, Kelly will lead you into an ethereal world of captivating ice flows and warm winter light. You will learn how to control exposures using filters, how to slow water and capture color, and how to use the bold and imposing ice flows in your composition for a dramatic touch. This is a half-day workshop starting at 6:00am and meeting at Old Tranquille (the main gate to Kamloops Lake). Cost $75.00. Maximum 8 participants. Email Kelly at kfunk@telus.net for more information. More Info » |
