NIGHTLIFE
May 10 @ 6:30 pm at Kamloops Curling Club: Kamloops Country Kicker. Food trucks, mechanical bullriding, dance lessons, and Alberta-based band – the Prairie Dogs! Tickets are $30+ fees. Grab your boots, invite your friends, and get ready for a true country celebration. This is a licensed, 19+ event.
May 28 @ 3:00 to 11:00 pm at 185 Royal Ave, The Stir, Electric Love Music Festival, Hi Society & The Stir Present: An Electric Love Block Party Featuring Neon Steve! There ain’t no Pre-Party like a Block Party! We’re bringing the Electric Love vibes off the grid and into the streets with another addition to our official pre-party series. 19+, Food Truck, Alcoholic + Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Local Vendors, Harm Reduction Services
MUSIC
May 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 8:30 pm at Pizza Pi: Music Open Mic. Every Friday night we’re turning the spotlight on you. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just love to jam, our Open Mic Night is the place to be. Bring your talent, bring your friends, and let’s create some good vibes together! We’ve got a guitar in-house, a PA system, lyric sheets, and a welcoming stage ready for your moment to shine!
May 17 @ 7:30 pm at Sagebrush Theatre: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony #5. Cvetozar Vutev makes his final appearance as KSO Concertmaster with Tchaikovsky’s triumph of the human spirit over fate. Plus! KSO Principal Bass, Maggie Hasspacher, transforms the double bass into a source of luminous beauty in Mazzoli’s Dark with Expressive Bright. Single tickets start at $36, with Youth (under 19) tickets at $15, and KSOundcheck member tickets at $20 on Kamloops Live.
May 18 @ 2:00 to 4:00 pm at The Effie Arts Collective: Alexandr Misko in Concert. 2018 Acoustic Guitarist of the Year. Minors allowed, accompanied by an adult. Doors at 1:30 pm and the show starts at 2:00. Seating is first-come, first-served.
THEATRE/FILM
May 4 @ 2:00 and 6:30 pm at Paramount Theatre: Star Wars Day Episodes IV and V. Celebrate Star Wars Day at the Paramount on Sunday, May 4! Join us for one or both screenings of ‘A New Hope’ and ‘The Empire Strikes Back’. Costumes are encouraged, and we’ll have some stellar door prizes to give away. Whether you’re Jedi or Sith, rebel or empire, all are welcome!
May 9 and 10 at Paramount Theatre: Cineloops Film Festival. May 9 – Bergers and May 10 – Le Petite et la Vieux (Blue Sky Jo). Join the Kamloops Film Society in this look into french cinematography. Check the website for more information.
COMEDY
May 3 @ 7:00 pm @ The Effie Arts Collective: Last Laffs presents Rodent Rodeo Comedy. Last Laffs Presents Rodent Rodeo Comedy Starring Alex Svarez, Marvin Manson, Brody Shale, and Brad Lee with special guests Alex Hobson, Tyler Amundson, and Isaac Wray. Doors 6:30, Comedy 7pm. Tickets: $20+fees
May 16 @ 8:00 pm at The Effie Arts Collective: Triple Decker Comedy Tour West Coast. Kick off your Victoria Day Long Weekend at one of the funniest comedy shows you’ll ever see! Join three of Canada’s best comics: Himansu Patel, James Cummins, & Dave Luca – as they take you on a stand-up comedy ride like no other!
DANCE
May 25 @ 7:00 pm at St Paul’s Cathedral: The Kamloops Social Club is hosting a dance featuring William and Penny! Come on out and enjoy a night of a blend of country and popular favorites. Admission $15.00.
ART
May 3 @ 6:00 pm at the Old Federal Studios at 207 Victoria St W. Old Federal Studios Presents: Sociological: Gathering the Creatively Inclined. This one-month exhibition will feature artist talks, demos, workshops, and networking opportunities for the creatively inclined, including KAMLOOPS ARTISTS SUMMIT, Saturday, May 24th, 2-4 pm. Gallery Hours: Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun 1-5 pm May 4 to June 1, **closed May 17 & 18 (Long weekend)**
May 16 @ 5:30 pm at Privato Vineyard & Winery 5505 Westsyde Road: Through Their Eyes – a Transformative Art Show. Hosted by Sandra Pasmen and Privato Vineyard & Winery, this inspiring event blends art and nature in the breathtaking winery gardens, fostering awareness and support for mental health.
WELLNESS
May 10 @ 2:00 to 6:30 pm @ Oak and Aether, 829 Victoria Street: Rune Lore and Divination. Come join Christopher for an afternoon of exploring Norse myth and the ontology of the Runes. He will guide you through the essential histories and myths of the Runes, their anatomy, place in magic, and methods of use. The goal is to provide not only an identity to ancient symbols but an intimate link to the cosmic forces the Runes represent and the Norse pagan world view.
COMMUNITY
May 3 @ 9 am to 1 pm. Annual Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Friends of the Garden (FOG) Plant Sale. Annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, succulents, vegetables and herbs, all reasonably priced. There will be 36 varieties of tomato, including compact versions for decks and patios. Prep for the sale by viewing our plant lists at trufog.org. The sale takes place at the Horticulture Greenhouse and grounds, 1030 University Drive (behind House 10). FREE weekend parking. This fundraiser supports the specialty TRU Horticulture Gardens and the Horticulture Program, including bursaries and other benefits to Horticulture students.
May 10 @ 9 am to 1:00 pm at 2080 Pacific Way at Serra Vista Estates: Multi Family Yardsale. Come on out and find your treasure.
May 10 @ 9:00 am at Kamloops Heritage House: Kamloops Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. Club members selling homegrown perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs! Coffee, tea, and snacks for sale while shopping. This is a Cash and Carry event. Follow them on Facebook for more information.
May 11 @ 10:00 am at Lac Le Juene Resort 5665 Lac Le Jeune Road: Mother’s Day High Tea. Spoil Mom silly this Mother’s Day in our cozy Evergreen Bistro with lakeside views, fancy finger sandwiches, sweet treats, fresh fruit skewers, mini quiche, and a signature mocktail that’ll make her feel like royalty. Tea service and her favorite people? Naturally. Vibes? Impeccable. Tickets on Eventbrite.
May 12, 15, and 27: The Kamloops Adult Learners Society presents events around the city: May 12 is female Renaissance artist Artemisia Gentileschi. May 15 is Tchaikovsky’s Symphony #5, and May 27, the Kamloops Art Gallery’s latest show starts its run. For more information and to register, see the website at www.kals.ca
May 18 @ noon at 1304 Battle Street: Star Wars Unlimited Chaos Sealed. Prepare for unpredictable battles across the galaxy in our Chaos Sealed Star Wars Unlimited event! Each player will receive 6 booster packs from any currently available sets, with 2 to 3 guaranteed Jump to Lightspeed packs to ensure both ground and space arenas are ready for action. Pre-register now at www.thegamehub.ca/event
May 20 @ 6:30 pm at TRU Scratch Cafe: Kamloops Beekeepers Club Monthly Meeting. Check the website kamloopsbeekeepers.com for information about the monthly meeting as well as the field day outing on May 31!
May 22 to May 25 at Aberdeen Mall: Europa Super Circus. Come out for an unforgettable evening of thrilling performances, mesmerizing lights, and whimsical delights under the big top. Europa Super Circus puts a modern twist on a beloved classic circus. Join us for this all-new production featuring an international company of award-winning, world-class circus artists. See this re-energized and reinvigorated production for the FIRST TIME in Canada!
May 25 @ 2:00 to 3:00 pm at Pleasant Street Cemetery between 8th Ave and 9th Ave and Pleasant St and Munro St.: Pleasant Street Cemetery 125th Anniversary Celebration and Commemoration. Participants include the Royal Canadian Legion, Kamloops Players, Old Time Fiddlers, and Kamloops Heritage Society. More information on Sagebrush Neighbourhood Association’s Facebook site.
May 31 @ 3:00 to 4:30 at North Kamloops Library: Free Robotics Workshop. Get ready to rumble, RoboThink-style! Join us for an electrifying workshop where students will unleash their inner engineers by building and customizing an incredible variety of battle robots. Once the construction is complete, it’s time to enter the arena and compete in thrilling activities that will put your robot to the ultimate test. With gears, motors, axles, and our special hardware, your child will experience the battle of a lifetime! No experience necessary– just come ready to battle and have a blast!
BUSINESS
May 13 @ 4:00 to 6:00 pm at The Stir, 185 Royal Ave: NSBIA May Business Mixer. If you are a NSBIA Member, an owner, manager or staff of a North Shore Business! We are elated to be at The Stir for our next NSBIA Business Mixer! We will be in the big tent behind the Stir! The fabulous Mediterraneo – Hand Crafted Food will be serving up his delicious food to devour!
SPORTS
May 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and 31, the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism presents: Practice Taoist Tai Chi Open Houses and Practice sessions. Saturdays @ 10:00 am-12:00 pm at 915 Southill Street, Brocklehurst, and Tuesdays @ 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park. For more info check out: www.taoist.org, phone: 250-542-1781, email: [email protected]