Category: Entertainment
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Photo provided by Shay PaulStínesten Gallery Opens as a Gathering Place for Artists and Community
Stínesten Gallery, an Indigenous-owned and operated community art space dedicated to supporting underrepresented Indigenous artists, is officially opening its doors on Oct. 24, 2025, at 140 Laburnum Street on Kamloops’ North Shore. The new space aims to become a welcoming hub for creativity, collaboration, and cultural resurgence while giving local artists the opportunity to showcase…
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Sirocco Project Set to Fill Kamloops Museum with Global Rhythms
Percussionist Lance Yamada and guitarist Brad Melnyk share stories and rhythms in an evening of world music The Kamloops Museum and Archives will host an afternoon of international sound and storytelling when the Sirocco Project takes the stage on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. The duo, percussionist Lance Yamada and guitarist Brad…
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Oct. 2025 Events round-up
Nightlife October 26 @ 9:00 pm at The Night Shift on 5th: Halloween Fright Night! Costumes, DJs, lighting FX, and a packed dance floor at Kamloops’ 625-capacity downtown club. Expect contests and a high-energy crowd; arrive early to beat the line. 19+ with government ID. October 31 @ 8:00 pm at The Blue Grotto: Halloween…
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Photo by Frank LucaBrewLoops Craft Beverage and Music Festival celebrates 10 years in Kamloops
The BrewLoops Craft Beverage & Music Festival returns to Kamloops for its 10th year, promising two days of music, craft drinks, food, and community spirit. Held in the heart of Kamloops on Oct. 3 and 4, the festival continues to thrive as a grassroots celebration, operated entirely by volunteers through the BrewLoops Cultural Development Society,…
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Club Current is ethical, inclusive, and a whole lot of fun
When Krstyal Thompson first joked about taking over the old Sandbar Restaurant, she never expected it would actually become reality. Yet a week later, she was still thinking about it, and before she knew it, the ball was in motion to get the doors open to what is now Club Current. “How often in life…
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Events round-up Sept. 2025
NIGHTLIFE September 5–27 @ various venues: 4th Annual Kamloops Pub Star Karaoke Contest — Preliminary Rounds & Finale. Prelims: Sept 5 @ 8:00 pm at The Office Pub & Grill; Sept 6 @ 8:00 pm at Pogue Mahone; Sept 12 @ 8:00 pm at Central Station Pub; Sept 13 @ 8:00 pm at Bright Eye…
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Photo by Olsen ImagingRibfest returns for one more year
While 2025 is the final year for Daybreak Rotary’s involvement, there are hopes it might continue After thirteen years of dedication, the Rotary Club of Kamloops Daybreak will present Ribfest for the final time this month. Since its start back in 2012, Ribfest has grown into a signature community event, drawing tens of thousands of…
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Aug 2025 events round-up
NIGHTLIFE August 9 @ 4:00 to 11:00 pm at Kia Lounge at Sandman Center: Fake African Wedding: Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Fake African Wedding Party, a vibrant cultural celebration filled with music, fashion, dance, and pure joy. Hosted by LAC (Lit Affairs Club), this one-of-a-kind experience brings people together to celebrate…
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Photo by Ron Ron’s StudioDancing, dreaming, and doing it one more time
‘Electric Love’ turns 10 Kamloops is about to come alive with loads of laughter, music, acrobatics, and magic as the Kamloops Buskers Festival returns to Riverside Park from July 24–27. Now in its sixth year, this amazing celebration of street performance is bound to dazzle crowds with mainstage performers both local and international, dozens of…
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Street performance is back with the Kamloops Buskers Festival
Kamloops is about to come alive with loads of laughter, music, acrobatics, and magic as the Kamloops Buskers Festival returns to Riverside Park from July 24–27. Now in its sixth year, this amazing celebration of street performance is bound to dazzle crowds with mainstage performers both local and international, dozens of musicians, food, and fun,…