NIGHTLIFE
February 13 @ 6:00 pm at Bright Eye Brewery, co-hosted by Haus of Misfit: Ru Paul Drag Race Trivia Night. Buckle up and start your engines, RuPaul’s Drag Race Trivia is BACK on February 13th, hosted by new local drag artist, Stevie Nips! To top things off, the night will also include a couple of numbers, so feel free to bring some $5 bills to tip the performer. Cover is $10 per person, teams of 2-10 are permitted. Teams must pre-register!
February 14 @ 8:00 pm at the Effie Theatre: Jared Nathan’s Westcoast Comedy Tour. Jared Nathan, is a comedian with special needs based out of Toronto. Jared’s meteoric rise to fame began when he took the comedy world by storm on Kill Tony, becoming one of the show’s first Golden Ticket winners. His razor-sharp wit, infectious charm, and fearless approach to comedy have won over audiences globally. Having already shared the stage with comedy heavyweights such as Shane Gillis, Andrew Dice Clay, Joe Rogan, and Adam Ray, Jared is back touring Canada’s West Coast.
MUSIC
February 16 @ 7:00 pm at the Blue Grotto: Dendros Record Release Party. We laughed, we cried, we wanted to claw each other’s eyes out at times but we recorded an album. Come out and help us celebrate putting together our first full-length without actually causing each other bodily harm. We couldn’t be happier than to share the night with our long-time homies Gregorious and Burn it all. Doors at 7
February 28 @ 8:00 pm at The Rock’n Firkin welcomes Shattered Blue. Shattered Blue can’t wait to get in the Firkin for a great evening of amazing tunes, excellent drinks, and fabulous affordable food. We’ll be playing your favorite songs and they have some new ones for you too!
THEATRE
February 7 and 8 at Old Paramount Theatre: David Lynch Tribute Weekend: In honour of the late great man himself, Drunk in a Graveyard and Kamloops Film Society are so pleased to be offering up a special Tribute weekend of Lynch screenings so we can all gather to admire and mourn the loss of this true auteur and artist. Friday @ 6:30 – MULHOLLAND DRIVE, Saturday @ 6:00 – ERASERHEAD, and 7:45 – BLUE VELVET. Please come early for some trivia and prizes.
February 26 to March 1 @ 7:30 pm at Old Main Black Box Theatre TRU Campus: The Comedy of Errors. Join TRU’s Actors Workshop Theatre as it celebrates its 40th anniversary season. In this version of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, directed and adapted by Catriona Leger, two sets of identical twins, separated at birth, find themselves in the same town, leading to a series of mistaken identities. Purchase your tickets today.
DANCE
February 14 @ 8:00 pm at Kelson Hall Center: Lindy in the Loops Valentine’s Day Dance. Join us for a night of dancing, community, and fun! We are having our annual Valentine’s Day Dance on February 14th, the night begins with a beginner lesson followed by social dancing until 10:30. Our DJ will enchant you and keep you grooving all night! Tickets are $15.
ART
February 8 @ 6:00 pm at McCracken Station Pub: Enchanted Forest Sip and Paint. Hosted by Kamloops Art Party Step into the magic of an enchanted forest with us at McCracken Station Pub! Join us on Saturday, February 8th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, for an evening of creativity and relaxation. Under the guidance of the incredible local artist Liz Thiessen, you’ll create your very own stunning acrylic masterpiece inspired by nature’s charm. $55 per person, all materials included. McCracken’s delicious food and drink options, available for purchase before, during, or after the event.
February 21 @ 6:00 pm at Kamloops Art Party 8-177 Tranquille Road: Seaside Paws Charcuterie: A resin and acrylic workshop. Dive into creativity with our Seaside Paws Charcuterie Workshop! Join us for a delightful evening of art, where you will craft your own unique charcuterie board adorned with charming paw prints and beachy themes using acrylic and resin techniques. $69 per ticket.
LITERATURE
February 6 @ 1:00-2:30 pm at Old Main, OM 3652 (Reading Room) TRU Campus: Hòt’a! Enough! Book Launch. Dene leader Georges Erasmus comes to TRU to discuss his new book in person. Join the Faculty of Education and Social Work, the Office of Indigenous Education and the Faculty of Law as we honour this new work, Hòt’a! Enough! Georges Erasmus’s Fifty-Year Battle for Indigenous Rights. The book chronicles his political life and experiences. No registration required. Books available for order from Dundurn Press
February 13 @ 4:00 – 5:00 p.m at Clock Tower, Alumni Theatre TRU Campus. Dangling in the Glimmer of Hope Book Launch. An education professor with a focus on leadership, Tory Handford will share her recent project, co-led with retired cultural advisor and Secwépemc poet Garry Gottfriedson, to address leadership on Truth and Reconciliation through writing. Hosted by the Faculty of Education and Social Work and the Office of Indigenous Education. No registration is required.
February 19 @ 6:30 – 9:00 pm at Campus Activity Centre, Mountain Room, TRU Campus: Science Revealed Dean’s Lecture series features journalist Gwynne Dyer. Renowned historian and journalist Gwynne Dyer discusses his new book, Intervention Earth, and geoengineering. Reserve your seat today.
COMMUNITY
February – onward at Kamloops Legion 425 Landsdowne: Weekly Dinners, Open Mic, Meat Draws, and a safe and economical space for seniors and veterans to socialize, play cards, darts, and enjoy fellowship. Weekly dinners at 5:30 pm Thursdays followed by Open Mic at 7 pm. Open at 1 pm Thurs – Sun, featuring meat draws every weekend at 2:30 pm. The Legion is a not-for-profit membership-based organization that relies on community support to survive. Non-members are welcome into the Branch. For more information go to www.kamloopslegion.com, or follow us on Facebook.
February 5 onward. Various locations around the city: The Kamloops Adult Learners Society continues its series of low-cost , non credit field trips, courses, and workshops.Take advantage of ongoing registration for February courses such as A Beginner’s Guide to Chemistry; Read the Manual: Exploring the Human Hand in Fiction and Culture; Come to the Concert: Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony. See www.kals.ca for more information and to register.
February 6 and 7 at TRU Kamloops campus.The TRU Society of Law Students Conference. This year’s theme is Criminal Justice System Reform in Canada. The free event opens Thurs., Feb. 6, with a mixer from 6-8 p.m. in the third-floor law atrium in Old Main. Events Fri., Feb. 7 include a keynote by Hon. Judge Michelle Stanford and a keynote by David Milward. Both events are in Old Main 3652, the law reading room.
February 8 @ 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 140 Laburnum Street: KFM Winter Indoor Market. The indoor market is a fun little microcosm of the summer markets. It’s got everything people love, like fresh veggies, delicious baked goods, and more; it just comes in a smaller package. Stop by for good vibes and good local food and crafts!
February 9 @ 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Sandman Center, Kia Lounge 300 Lorne St., Kamloops, Spring Festival Gala – TRU Chinese Students and Scholars Association. Join us for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, celebrating the Year of the Snake. Enjoy a delicious Chinese-style dinner.
March 6 @ 7:00 pm at Big Little Science Center: Adult BIG Night Out: The Science of Food and Wine. Why do certain wines pair better with certain foods? What flavours make your Riesling sing and Cabernet Franc fall flat? Returning for a second year, Monte Creek is taking their wine and knowledge to the BIG Little Science Centre for an adult-only BIG night out! Join us, as we dive into the science of wine and this year take it one step further with a few trade secrets on how to enjoy your favourite glass best. Limited tickets available.
BUSINESS
February 11 @ 4:00 to 6:00 pm at The Fun Factor Fun Center: NSBIA Business Mixer. Join us for an evening of fun, games, and networking at The Fun Factor Fun Centre! Enjoy laser tag, bumper cars, virtual reality, and door prizes, as well as delicious food from Farros Pizza & Greek food. This event is open to all NSBIA business members, owners, managers, and staff. Please RSVP to [email protected].
February 13 @ 6:00 pm at Yew Street Food Hall: Kamloops Networking at Night. Come hang out with the coolest business people in Kamloops! This is for local business people to come on out, meet some new biz besties, and have a casual night of conversation. There is no cost to attend this meeting, but it is encouraged to support the vendors at Yew Street Food Hall while we’re there. Please come prepared to talk about your business for 1-2 minutes, bring business cards and swag if you have it, and have fun!
SPORTS
February 9 @ 9:45 am at Stake Lake Ski Trails: Dirty Feet Snowshoe Run/Walk #2. Snowshoe fun run/walk at Stake Lake Nordic trails! Bring your friends and enjoy a 5km run/walk or a 10km run through the beautiful trees and snow at Stake Lake Nordic Center! Win draw prizes and enjoy hot drinks after the snowshoe. Snowshoes are mandatory for this event.
February 7, 8, 11, 14, 17, 26, March 1, 8, 12 at Sandman Arena: Kamloops Blazers take to the ice. Come support your local team in the final stages of the season!
February 15, 16, 21 at McArthur Park Arena: Kamloops Storm takes to the ice. Come and cheer on the final games of this season with Kamloops Storm!