NIGHTLIFE
March 22 @ 7 PM to 12 AM at Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse: AC/DC Rock or Bust Tribute. Introducing the premiere AC/DC tribute experience! Come out and enjoy the classics. Tickets are $33.28 on Eventbrite.
MUSIC
March 21 @ 7:30 to 10:30 PM at The Effie Arts Collective: Uncle Strut with Wander North. Uncle Strut has turned their dive bar beginnings into packed headlining shows at Vancouver’s Hollywood Theatre and has shared the stage with legendary acts such as The Goo Goo Dolls, George Thorogood, Babyjake, and Sarina Ryder. Their live show is an indie rock melting pot not soon to be forgotten. Wander North is a 5 piece Northern rock band hailing from the interior of BC. Advance tickets $15 and $20 at the door.
March 22 @ 7:00 PM at the Effie Arts Collective: Miesha and The Spanks with MINX. Doors at 7:30, music at 8. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
March 22 @ 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM @ Tumbleweeds Lounge: Confidential Entertainment presents: Return of the Jaded. Kamloops, you ain’t ready for this one! On March 22, we’re throwing down HARD with the return of a true house music heavyweight—none other than RETURN OF THE JADED! This isn’t just any rave—we’re celebrating Percusshunkidd’s birthday the only way we know how: with thunderous beats, stacked talent, and an unforgettable night.
April 1 @ 7:30 PM at Kelson Hall: Janina Fialkowska in Recital – KSO at Kelson Hall. Experience the soul-stirring artistry of one of the “Grande Dames of piano playing”, Janina Fialkowska, in this enchanting and intimate recital. Tickets $50 for adults, $15 for youth, and $20 for KSOundcheck Members
THEATRE/FILM
March 6 to 15 at Paramount Theatre: Kamloops Film Festival. Get ready for the 29th Annual Kamloops Film Festival! From March 6 to 15, join us for a captivating lineup of worldwide award-winning films, including thrilling genre flicks from Darkfest films in partnership with Drunk in a Graveyard. The nine day celebration includes opening and closing galas, workshops, special guests, and other events. Explore a variety of genres, including documentaries, comedies, dramas, and Canadian films. Check Facebook for details.
March 14 @ 6:45 PM at Effie Arts Collective: TNBCASW in support for KIS WE program presents: Vagina Monologues. Doors open at 6:45, preshow starts at 7, and curtain at 7:30. First come, first served seating with tables of 4-6 people. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available at the bar. You may wish to bring cash to purchase 50/50 tickets. There will also be a silent auction! The Vagina Monologues, written by Eve Ensler, is a show composed of brief yet impactful monologues that capture diverse women’s stories when they were interviewed about their vaginas. The stories showcase the resilience of the human spirit, as well as pain, hope, loss, and love.
March 16 @ 6:00 PM at the Effie: F.I.N.E. presents: Women in the director’s chair. Thompson-Nicola Film Commission is hosting a monthly Film Industry Networking Event (F.I.N.E.) with a blend of education and an opportunity to share knowledge, resources, and ideas with like-minded people. Admission is only $5 and is open to filmmakers and enthusiasts of all skill levels!
DANCE
March 16 @ 7-10:30pm at St Paul‘s Anglican Church hall: Saint Patrick‘s Day Dance. Join us for an evening of dancing to live music, Country & Rock n Roll, by The Serious Dogs. Tickets $15 at the door. Hosted by The Kamloops Social Club.
March 28 @ 7 – 9:30 PM at Mauyra’s Restaurant and Banquet Hall: Latin Dancing Kamloops presents: Monthly Practice and Social – Beginner Bachata. Spice up your night with Latin music and dancing! Come out for a fun-filled Bachata class and stay for the social after! No experience is needed – just bring your energy, your smile, and comfortable dance shoes. Meet new friends, learn some Latin moves, and dance the night away. Bachata lesson: 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Open dance floor: 7:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
ART
January to April 19 at Kamloops Art Gallery: Ithin-eh-wuk – we place ourselves at the center: James Nicholas and Sandra Semchuk. For fifteen years, James Nicholas and Sandra Semchuk collaborated on a series of nationally exhibited photo-installations and videos which unveil the mindset and effects of colonialism through the lens of their remarkable intercultural marriage. This exhibition brings together for the first time a comprehensive selection of their collaborations, tracing their creative output from their initial meeting in 1993 until Nicholas’s accidental death in 2007.
January to April 19 at Kamloops Art Gallery: DREAM ; NÀTE Casey Koyczan is returning to Kamloops to develop a new project as artist-in-residence in The Cube. As part of his creative process, Koyczan is piecing together imagery and narratives from a dream that brought him from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to Kamloops. Dream; nàte is an interpretation of Koyczan’s dream that takes him through the halls of the university, recalls people that influenced him and activities and places that occupied him both within and outside his studies.
COMMUNITY
March 9 @ 4 to 8 PM at Fox & Hounds Pub. Sammy’s Forgotten Felines presents: Pub Night! Tickets: $30 each includes a deluxe burger (choice of chicken, beef, or veggie) with fries or mixed salad. All proceeds go directly toward covering critical veterinary bills for our rescue cats. Dine-in only. Must be 19+ to attend.
March 12 @ 10 AM to 3 PM at the TRU Library Makerspace on the first floor of House of Learning: The Kamloops Repair Cafe. This is your opportunity to get small electrical items, clothing, bicycles, and even small wooden furniture repaired by local volunteers. You will even get to learn some valuable repair skills! The event is organized by Kamloops Repair Café, TRU Makerspace, and the TRU Sustainability Office.
March 23 @ 8 AM to 2:00 PM at Kamloops Senior’s Community Center: Kamloops Collectables Market 2nd Edition. Calling all collectors! Come explore the best selection of rare and unique items at The Kamloops Collectables Market! From comics to antiques, sports memorabilia to vintage toys, video games to stamps, you’re bound to find something special. Bring your friends and make a day of it! Free parking and free entry!
April 5 @ 12:30 pm at the Southwest Community Church, 700 Hugh Allan Drive: Join the Kamloops CanGo Grannies for High Tea. Scones & jam, tea sandwiches, macarons & other dainties served at 1:30. The event will feature music with cellist Laure Matiakh, live & silent auctions, gently used jewelry to purchase, and a magic show with Clinton W. Gray—tickets $35, cash or cheque. Reserve a table for 8! Call Ann for tickets and tables at 250-374-0114. All proceeds go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
WELLNESS
March 20 @ 6 to 8 PM at Cedar Heights Community Hall, Sorrento: Spring Equinox Women’s Circle. During this evening, you will experience a nourishing blend of practices designed to awaken your body, mind, and spirit, including a Tea Ceremony, Breath Work, Yoga Flow, Ecstatic Dance, Meditation, and Reiki Healing. Come as you are and open yourself to the flow of spring’s vibrant energy. This is a safe and sacred space for all women to connect, recharge, and align with their higher selves. Whether you’re new to these practices or have an established practice, all are welcome to join this supportive and uplifting circle. Tickets on Eventbrite.
BUSINESS
March 24 @ 11:30 AM to 1 PM at Spice India Cuisine: Ladies on the Shore Business Luncheon. Every month, we welcome incredible women in business from all types of business from all over Kamloops. All are welcome! Build meaningful relationships: Network with strong, inspiring women. Boost your business: Gain valuable referrals. We have two presenters at each luncheon. Leave with smiles and new-found connections! Contact North Shore BIA for info.
SPORTS
March 9 @ 10 AM at Henry Grube Education Center: Kamloops Ridge Runners Bob Trudeau Memorial Spring Run Off Hosted by the Kamloops Ridge Runners, the Spring Run Off is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. Now named in remembrance, the Bob Trudeau Memorial (BTM) Spring Run Off is happening Sunday, March 9th. As with all Ridge Runners events, this is more than just a race, it’s a celebration of strength, community, and the thrill of crossing that finish line. Certified 5km and 10km distances. Medals for the Top 3 in each age group. Cash prizes for the top 3 in each gender. Participants receive a special anniversary medal to commemorate the day!
March 15, 18, 21 at Sandman Center, Kamloops Blazers take to the ice! Support the Kamloops Blazers. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door, or you can watch live by visiting the website.