NIGHTLIFE
December 5, 12, 19, 26, 7:15 pm @ Tumbleweeds Pub: Thursday Night Trivia. Thursdays in Dallas and Kamloops have just become a whole lot more entertaining! Tumbleweeds Pub and Tremendous Trivia are pleased to host an evening of fun, challenging, and enormously entertaining pub trivia, every Thursday night shortly after 7:20.
December 7, 8 pm to midnight @ Valhalla Smokehouse: Krampusnacht Afterparty! Local band Gregorious and Kamloops Burlesque will be taking to the stage at Valhalla Smokehouse, along with Krampus-themed booths, fire spinning, and a modified menu, Tickets are $30, contact Kamloops Krampus on Facebook for tickets and info.
December 15, 3 to 7 pm @ Commodore Grand Cafe and Lounge: Bad Santa Bash. Are you a fellow millennial or anyone born before 2005, barely staying afloat in the current economic and political climates, desperately clinging to the joy and nostalgia brought to you by each passing holiday? If so, come get jolly and join in a night of good old-fashioned fun & debauchery. Tickets are $45. Check Facebook for details.
December 22, 3 pm @ Bright Eye Brewing: Grinch and Elf Trivia Kamloops. Tremendous Trivia and Brewsters are excited to bring you an afternoon of All Ages trivia based on How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and ELF (2003). So don your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and cuddle up for a double feature of holiday joy. With prizes for our winning teams, door prizes, and prizes for UGLIEST CHRISTMAS SWEATER!
MUSIC
December 6 and 7 @ Kamloops Full Gospel Tabernacle: Thompson Valley Orchestra Presents: A Swingin’ Merry Christmas Join the Thompson Valley Orchestra as they welcome the holiday season with a fabulous concert! Music will inspire listeners from classical, to modern, to the big screen, and even jazz!
THEATRE
November 28 to December 8 @ Sagebrush Theatre: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. This holiday season, come experience the dazzling spectacle and beauty of Disney’s most popular musical. Based on the Academy Award winning animated film, this beloved fairy-tale musical quickly became a Broadway classic—running for over 13 years and earning nine Tony Award nominations. This all-new WCT production is filled with wonder, romance, and stirring songs. Check Western Canada Theatre for times and tickets.
December 21, 6:30 pm @ Paramount Theatre: Drunk in a Graveyard Presents – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. There will be a costume contest/ugly sweater contest and some amazing prizes to give away so be prepared to come out dressed as Cousin Eddie and wear those hideous Christmas outfits. Tickets are available through Kamloops Film Society’s website.
December 24 to 30 @ Sagebrush Theatre: How to Panto your dragon! Presented by The Laughing Stock Theatre Society, come and laugh with Kamloops’ 14th annual British interactive panto performance, fun for the whole family.
DANCE
December 20, 7 pm @ Kelson Hall Center for Arts and Education: Masquerade Dance. Hosted by LIndy in the Loops, swing into the rhythm at their 3rd annual Masquerade Dance! Experience the magic of Beyond Brass, dust off your dancing shoes, and join them for a night of timeless tunes and infectious energy. Dress to impress, bring your friends, and make it a swingin’ soirée you won’t forget! Check website for details.
ART
September 20 to March 8 @ Kamloops Museum: Common Thread. Experience Common Thread at Kamloops Museum, where wool’s journey connects culture, history, and community through engaging displays and artifacts.
September 28 to December 28 @ Kamloops Art Gallery: Every Day is a Day at the Races when You’re Mentally and Physically Ill. FREE event. Through visual strategies that embrace humour and play, artist Adrian Romeo explores the human condition and reflects on her own mental and physical struggles.
October 5 to December 28 @ Kamloops Art Gallery: Stories that animate us. Storytelling, its scope and significance, lies at the heart of Stories that animate us. Highlighting a rich selection of works on paper and animations, Stories that animate us draws from a wide range of collectively shared oral histories, knowledge systems, and cosmologies, as well as personal memories, imaginings, and dreams
COMMUNITY
December 1, 6, 7, 8 @ Powwow Arbour: Who-Ville Kamloops! Come hang out with The Mayor of Whoville, his wife, the Grinch, Cindy-Lou, and Max the Dog. The entry fee to Whoville is simply a new or gently used Children’s book for Literacy in Kamloops. Cash donations for Literacy in Kamloops are also accepted. This is roughly a half-hour experience.
December 4, 11, 18, 5 to 9 pm @ The Game Hub 1304 Battle St: Free event! Come play board games every Wednesday at The Game Hub. Choose from a selection of games available at the shop, or bring games to play from your collection. All backgrounds are welcome, no matter your gaming experience.
December 7, 14, 21, 10 am to 3 pm @ Sahali Mall: Valley Markets A curated selection of handmade crafts, jewelry, art, and more. Delicious home-baked goods, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.
Unique, locally-made products you won’t find anywhere else. A festive, welcoming atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family!
December 7, 1:30 to 3:30 pm @ Kamloops Museum and Archives: Espresso Yourself: A 2SLGBTQPIA+ Social for All Ages! Join us for Espresso Yourself, an inclusive event where you can connect, and unwind, with board games, refreshments, and great company. Make new friends within the 2SLGBTQPIA+ community and beyond. This family-friendly gathering is open to all ages, making it the perfect place for youth, families, and allies to come together.
December 7, 4 to 8 pm @ Riverside Park and Kia Lounge at Sandman Arena: Kamloops Krampus Parade and Market! PARADE Starts at the bandstand @ Riverside Park at 4 pm and winds through the park ending at the Sandman Arena. The MARKET takes place at the Sandman Arena’s Kia Lounge with over 20 local vendors. Get your photos with Krampus and crew. Come and play games For more information check out Kamloops Krampus on Facebook
December 8, 10 am to 1 pm @ Yew Street Food Hall: Brunch with Santa. Rock around the Christmas tree with us on December 8th at Yew Street Food Hall from 10 AM to 1 PM for a merry and bright time with Santa himself! Experience the joy of the season with festive music and beautiful decorations that will put everyone in the holiday spirit. Food, photos, and face painting all are waiting at Yew Street.
December 13, 5 to 10 pm @ Kelson Hall Center for Arts and Education: Friday the 13th Misfit Night Market. Misfit Night Market returns for an extraordinary Friday the 13th Holiday Misfit Night Market! This time we are returning to Kelson Hall at 330 St.Paul Street to have two rooms of vendors for Kamloops’ holiday shopping needs! As always, Misfit Night Market is free to attend and is for all ages (parental discretion advised).
December 13 to January 5 @ Kamloops Wildlife Park: Wildlights. Each year gets better and better… get ready for the brightest year yet! With over 1 million lights, endless photo opportunities, and new light displays, WILDLIGHTS presented by MJB Lawyers returns. Please see website for tickets and details.
December 18, 5 pm (arrival may vary) @ Sandman Center Parking Lot: CPKC Holiday Train! Celebrating its 26th year, the CPKC Holiday Train returns to Kamloops! Professional musicians play free concerts from the brightly decorated train’s stage. CPKC donates to the local food bank at each stop and encourages attendees to make a monetary or heart-healthy food donation. Celebrate the season of caring and sharing, and bring a non-perishable food bank donation for the Kamloops Food Bank!
BUSINESS
December 5, 6 pm @ Alchemy Brewing Company: Kamloops Networking at Night Ugly Sweater Party! Come to Alchemy Brewing Company for our networking Ugly Sweater Party!
This event is for: Kamloops Business Owners; People who work in a role that would benefit from networking; People who have a business idea and want to run it by some professionals.
Bring business cards, promotional swag (If you have any), and an elevator pitch!
December 15, 7 to 9 pm @ the Effie Arts Collective: Film Industry Networking Event. Come on for the first of many monthly gatherings dedicated to Filmmaking, Innovation, Networking, and Education! Whether in the industry or just passionate about film, F.I.N.E. is your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired.
SPORTS
December 7 and 13, 7 pm @ McArthur Island Arena: Kamloops Storm vs Williams Lake Mustangs. Cheer on your local Junior A hockey team, the Kamloops Storm, as they face off against the Williams Lake Mustangs on the ice at McArthur Park Arena. Single-game tickets available at the door. Check website for season passes.
December 27, 7 pm @ Sandman Arena: Kamloops Blazers vs Vancouver Giants. Support the Kamloops Blazers as they face off against the Vancouver Giants. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door, or watch live by visiting the website.