Category Archives: Rotary Centre for the Arts

Jam packed weekend of live music in Kelowna – April 29th & 30th

Spring is in the air, and Kelowna’s live music venues got a lot to offer (18 shows to choose from to be exact).  Get out and support the local music scene.

Fri Apr 29
Dual CD release and Fundraiser. Windborn & Thomas Kjorven – The House
Danielle Kozlowski – West Jet Wine Tasting, Rotary Centre for the Arts
The Bodegas – Vintner’s Poolside Grill
Murphy’s Lagh – Pheasant & Quail Pub
Scott Thielman – Tom Collins Pub
Shawn Burns – The Minstrel Cafe
Valdy presented by Kelowna Folk Club – East Kelowna Hall
Aegis Fang – Doc Willoughby’s Downtown Pub
Devon Coyote – Grateful Fed
Poppa Dawg – The Blue Gator
Papa Wheely – O’Flannigans Pub
Fields of Green and guests – Flashbacks

Sat Apr 30
Danielle Kozlowski – West Jet Wine Tasting, Rotary Centre for the Arts
Sarah McLachlan – Prospera Place
Fisticuffs – Streaming Cafe
Rob Szabo – The Old Bike Shop Cafe
Murphy’s Lagh – Pheasant & Quail Pub
Rowdymen – The Minstrel Cafe
The Capers CD Release Party – Habitat
Young ‘Uns – The Blue Gator
Papa Wheely – O’Flannigans Pub

The Capers CD Release Party

The Capers CD Release Party

Arts and Culture Summit this weekend & a great weekend for local live music

Along with the Arts and Culture Summit this weekend, what a great weekend for local live music, from many of the top Kelowna live music venues!

Fri Apr 8

34th BC Interior Jazz Festival –  Kelowna Community Theatre
Poppa Dawg Trio – The Minstrel Cafe
SUBSTENANCE presents PROPA TINGZ + DZ – Flashbacks
Hot Tomales – Pheasant & Quail Pub
Cheeky Monkeys – O’Flanigans Pub
Blue City – Vintner’s Poolside Grill
The Vaqueros – The Blue Gator
Robbie Aylesworth – Grateful Fed
The Spring Fling TRAFFIC LIGHT PARTY ft E-Swift – Sapphire, Gotcha Nightclub
The Unknown Culprits – Doc Willoughby’s
Dual CD release and Fundraiser. Windborn & Thomas Kjorven – The House

Sat Apr 9
PECHA KUCHA Night Kelowna – Habitat
Windborn – The Old Bike Shop Cafe
Erica Mah – Streaming Cafe
The Vaqueros – The Blue Gator
34th BC Interior Jazz Festival –  Kelowna Community Theatre
Suzie Vinnick~ Sing the Blues With Suz – – Mary Irwin Theatre – Rotary Centre for the Arts
Royal Wood – The Minstrel Cafe
Hot Tomales – Pheasant & Quail Pub
Cheeky Monkeys – O’Flanigans Pub

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Live music weekend in Kelowna, starting with Newfoundland’s Great Big Sea!

Fri Mar 11

Great Big Sea – Kelowna Community Theatre
AARON SPOHR –  The Minstrel Cafe
the Flu – Tom Collins Pub – great to see another pub with more live music from local artists!
Gary Gilbertson – Pheasant & Quail Pub
Universal Juveniles – O’Flannigans Pub
Random Act – The Blue Gator
Calum Hughes – Grateful Fed

Sat Mar 12
Aaron Gordon – The Old Bike Shop Cafe
Old Mare – Streaming Cafe
Universal Juveniles – O’Flannigans Pub
Carlos Del Junco – Mary Irwin Theatre – Rotary Centre for the Arts
POPPA DAWG – The Minstrel Cafe
Gary Gilbertson – Pheasant & Quail Pub
Malibu Knights – Doc Willoughby’s Downtown Pub
Random Act – The Blue Gator
Hip Hop Nite – Grateful Fed

Sun Mar 13
Roy Clark – Kelowna Community Theatre

Weekend live music in Kelowna, including Lil’ John

Fri Mar 4

Abra Cadabra – A Tribute to ABBA – Mary Irwin Theatre – Rotary Centre for the Arts
DAVID CELIA – The Minstrel Cafe
Donovan Sweet – Pheasant & Quail Pub
Devon Bjarnason – The Grateful Fed
The Badd Habits – Doc Willoughbys
Poppa Dawg – The Blue Gator
BARE NOIZE!!! With Guest DJ’S CHAOSPHERE & SECOND BASS – Flashbacks
LIL’ JON – Level Nightclub
SNOW BUNNY PARTY ft. Playmate/DJ Roxanne Dawn – Sapphire, formerly Gotcha Nightclub

Sat Mar 5

The Malarkeys – The Old Bike Shop Cafe
JJ Shiplett – Streaming Cafe
Cheeky Monkeys – Cabana Bar and Grille
THE ROWDYMEN – The Minstrel Cafe
Thunder and Lightening – The Grateful Fed
Donovan Sweet – Pheasant & Quail Pub
Poppa Dawg – The Blue Gator

March Events at The Rotary Centre for the Arts

1) The Rotary Centre for the Arts presents Denis Chang Manouche Project Mar 3rd at 7:30PM

Denis Chang Manouche Project

“Godfather of the Montréal Gypsy jazz scene”
Date: Thursday Mar 3rd 7:30PM
Tickets: $30 Adults $10 Students
Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna

2) The Rotary Centre for the Arts presents Carlos Del Junco Mar 12th at 7:30PM

Carlos Del Junco

“…plays the harmonica like nobody else in the world”
Date: Saturday Mar 12th 7:30PM
Tickets: $30 Adults $10 Students
Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna

Carlos Del Junco~ Harmonica Workshop
“…plays the harmonica like nobody else in the world”
Date: Saturday  Mar 12th 3:00PM
Tickets: $10 pre-register 250-717-5304
Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna

3) Education Week MAR 14-18th at the Rotary Centre for the Arts
School District #23  “Public Education: Engaging All Learners!”
Come to the Rotary Centre for the Arts all week to see Artwork & Performances by the SD#23 children.

We will have student artwork in the Boardroom and Mezzanine from Murray McDonald’s students at Central Programs & Services.

Noon hour performances in the Atrium:
Tuesday, March 15th (12:00-12:30pm) Dr. Knox Middle School Choir; (12:30-1:00pm) Raymer Elementary School Choir

Thursday, March 17th (12:00-12:30pm) Ellison Elementary School Chimes & Boom Whacker Players; (12:30-1:00pm) Rutland Middle School Choir

4) The Rotary Centre for the Arts presents Spiral Dive Episode 1  Mar 17th-19th at 7:30PM

Spiral Dive Episode 1

“Exhilarating and devastating, thrilling and poetic, funny and historical ”
Date: Thursday- Saturday Mar 17th-19th 7:30PM
Tickets: $30 Adults $10 Students
Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna

5) The Rotary Centre for the Arts presents Outerbridge- The Time Capsule Tour   Mar 20th at 2:00PM and 6:30PM

Outerbridge-The Time Capsule Tour

“From the minds of Canada’s most popular touring illusionists…Time Capsule Tour”
Date: Sunday Mar 20th 2:00PM and 6:30PM
Tickets: $30 Adults $10 Students
Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna

Outerbridge-The Magician Workshop
“Learn what it takes to have a career in Magic”

Date: Sunday Mar 20th 8:30PM
Tickets: $10 Adults/Students  Pre-register at 250-717-5304
Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna

6) Spring Arts Blast at the Rotary Centre for the Arts – March 22 & 23, 9am – 3pm   $85.00

Blast into spring by registering for 2 full days of Spring Break Fun for ages 5-11. 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.

7) Circus Yoga & Fun for Everyone! Mar 26 and Apr 3

This is a fun, dynamic and heartfelt workshop exploring group yoga, circus arts, simple acrobatics and group games.  Class results……stomach laughing cramps, meeting new friends, sudden juggling skills, and the ability to FLY!  For ages 6 – 96!

Two options to sign up: as single registrants ($30), or family of 3 or more! ($75)

Two dates to choose from: Saturday, March 26th 1:00-3:30pm; Sunday, April 3rd 10:00am-12:30pm

Open to parents and children – aunts, grandparents, cousins – everyone welcome!

Kelowna Live music this weekend – lots to choose from!

Another busy weekend of live music at various venues around town.  See you out at the Global Music Fest, at the newly renovated Laural Packinghouse.

Fri Feb 25

ART IS {HOPE} Showcase w/Andrew Smith | Norm Strauss | Kim McMechan | Graham Ord – Emmanuel Church – 2600 Hebert Rd. West Kelowna
BITTERGIRL – Mary Irwin Theatre – Rotary Centre for the Arts
JEFF PIATTELLI – The Minstrel Cafe
Blue City – Pheasant & Quail Pub
Music BC presents: KELOWNACOUSTIC – Habitat
Zamboni Brothers – The Blue Gator
Colt 45 –O’Flannigans Pub
Jamshak / Manic Flow / Sugar Coated Killers – Flashbacks
Gobble Gobble, Little Jungles & The Fails – 2303 Abbott St.
Malibu Knights –  Grateful Fed

Sat Feb 26

Sarah Calvert – The Old Bike Shop Cafe
Mike Edel with Mark Irving – Streaming Cafe
Shane Koyczan, Malibu Knights, Ryan Donn and Cameron Welch – Global Music Fest, Laural
Packinghouse
BITTERGIRL – Mary Irwin Theatre – Rotary Centre for the Arts
Blue City – Pheasant & Quail Pub
Zamboni Brothers – The Blue Gator
Colt 45 –O’Flannigans Pub
Whiskey Dick and Porch Crawler –  Grateful Fed

Bittergirl at Rotary Centre for the Arts

Bittergirl is the smash hit comedy about getting dumped that has toured to London, England, New York City and had three sold out runs in Toronto. Smart, funny, cathartic and universally recognizable, Bittergirl follows three women in their plunge from what they think is impending bliss to total break-up devastation and back again.

Bitter Girl is a darkly comic romp through the lives of three women and the men who dumped them, ultimately it’s not about blame, it’s about getting over it in style. The Rotary Centre for the Arts presents Bittergirl Feb 24-26 at 7:30PM in the Mary Irwin Theatre~ Tickets are $30 adults and $10 students and are available at www.selectyourtickets.com

Support live music in Kelowna! Jan. 28th

Songs Are Like Tattoos: A Joni Mitchell Tribute – Mary Irwin Theatre – Rotary Centre for the Arts (see you there)
ALMOST A FEW & ERIC CLARK – The Minstrel Cafe
The Cats and The Fiddle Trio – Okanagan Mission Hall
JC Wilson – Pheasant & Quail Pub
Young ‘Uns – The Blue Gator
Freeflow – Doc Willoughby’s Downtown Pub
Midnight Famous, Malibu Knights, Centerfold – Flashbacks
FLIPSIDE presents MIKE THE SITUATION (Jersey Shore Party) – Level Nightclub