NIGHTLIFE
June 5 @ 9 pm to 2 am at the Commodore: Medusa Macs Big BDay Bash! Clear your calendar and come help Kamloops’ own dreadlocked sound selecta, Medusa Mac, celebrate her birthday. Join Lokiii (9-11), Medusa Mac (11-12), and Midas the Fuzzy Cat (12-2) for an epic night of bumpin’ tunes, fun visuals, good vibes, and $6 cans of PBR all night.
June 18 @ 8 pm at the Blue Grotto: Cabaret Du Queere. From bold burlesque to jaw‑dropping drag, Pole Performances, and Heels. This is your invitation to step into a world where love is loud, identities shine, and everyone belongs. Check Facebook for tickets.
MUSIC
June 13 @ 3 to 11 pm at The Stir, Electric Love Music Festival presents: Wormhole Block Party featuring Average Citizens. Vancouver-based coupled duo Average Citizens are known for their wobbly basslines, bouncy beats, and energetic performances. Their music has topped charts on labels like 3000 Bass, InStereo, and Jungle Cakes, with a #1 UKG Release on Beatport under YosH and most recently a #10 in Bass House under WyldCard, an impressive feat as independent artists! Check Electric Love website for details.
June 20 @ 7:30 PM at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church: CMK presents a special Father’s Day concert, Carnevale. Come out for an evening of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music from the time of the famous Venetian Carnival, including period instruments and costumes. Musicians are Cuyler Page, recorders; Annette Dominik, violin and viola; Curtis Howell, harpsichord and organ; Cvetozar Vutev, violin; and Anika Howell, soprano. Tickets are available online and at the door.
June 26 @ 7 pm at the Sagebrush Theatre: The Women of Rock Las Vegas Show! Straight from the bright lights of Las Vegas, The Women of Rock Show features stunning portrayals of Joan Jett, Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders), Stevie Nicks, Pat Benatar, Linda Ronstadt and Heart, brought to life by dynamic performances backed by a full live band and immersive multimedia production. This is an all ages show. Tickets on Kamloops Live.
COMEDY
June 13 @ 7 pm at the Paramount Theatre: Ivan Decker’s Million Dollar Comedy Tour! Ivan is an award-winning stand-up comedy powerhouse, recognized as one of the best in the country. You’ve seen him everywhere: CONAN, Netflix, Just For Laughs, The Debaters, and across CBC, CTV, and TBS. In 2018, he made history as the first Canadian in over three decades to win a JUNO Award for Comedy Album of the Year, followed by a second nomination in 2024. Catch him live while he’s in your city. The jokes are tight. The timing is perfect. And yes, you’ll probably quote it later.
DANCE
June 12 @ 7 to 11 pm @ St Paul’s Cathedral, presented by Lindy in the Loops Swing Dance: June Night Jazz! From 7:00 to 8:00 PM beginner Lindy Hop lessons to get everyone acquainted with one another and on the dance floor. No dance experience necessary. 8:00 to 11:00 PM. Beyond Brass Band with DJ’d breaks from DJ Andre.
June 14 @ 7 pm at St Paul’s Cathedral: The Kamloops Social Club presents live band: Kelly Bellanger. Door prizes, a fifty/fifty draw, and dancing to a great combination of Country and Pop tunes. Admission $15 at the door.
ART
June 6 @ 4 to 8 pm at Delta Hotels by Mariott Kamloops, Kamloops Artist Vortex presents: “It’s a Question of Art” Live Art Auction, Art Sale and Game Show. Complimentary Mocktail, Appies, Prizes, Door Prizes, Special Draw. Meet the Artists in person. Emcee Ryan from Kamloops, Auctioneer Clyde Camille. Artists Roxi Hermsen, Isabelle Faulkner, Jennii Mavety, Rebecca Shepherd, Braja Levine, Sarah Hope and Tilly Perry. Supporting Kamloops Ruff Start Rescue. All art has been created especially for this event, your are first to view and first to purchase. Doors open at 3:30 and sales start right away.
LITERATURE
June 13 @ 11 am to 2 pm at Indigo: Lynne Stonier-Newman’s Booksigning. Signing her non-fiction early BC history books: Peter O’Reilly 1858-1905 about the colonials who decreed and imposed British Columbia’s Indian Reserve lands; Policing A Pioneer Province – BC Provincial Police 1858-1950; BCPP Superintendent Hussey in The Lawman 1891-1911, and her psychological mystery, Latin Legacy aka Lynne Nicol. The murder in Thompson City in 2008 is strangely similar to one that happened in La Paz, South Baja, Mexico in 1939.
COMMUNITY
June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 @ 1 to 3 pm @ Heritage House at Riverside Park: Introductory Taoist Tai Chi, introductory sessions.
June 6 @ 2:00 PM at Dutch Lake Community Centre, Presented by Curtis Bjork: Refuge from the firestorm: Wells Gray Park’s sources of re-greening. We will explore biodiversity and wildlands in Wells Gray Park. Specifically, how waterfall spray zones, Whitewater canyons and other constantly cool and wet environments can save hundreds of species during and after intense fires.
June 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 10 am to 12 pm @ Heritage House at 915 Southill St., Garden Gate. Practice Taoist Tai Chi, introductory Sessions.
June 13 @ 11:30 am at THe Candian Brewhouse, Kamloops Pride Presents: Pride Drag Brunch. Featuring the delightfully talented PM, finalist from the latest season of Canada’s Drag Race. Come celebrate loud and proud with PM and your local king and queens. $5 Meet and Greet with professional photographer to follow. Performers:PM, Canada’s Drag Race Season 6 Finalist, Miss Mousse, Autumn Horizon, Wanda Lust, and Gene Debender
June 14 @ 11 am to 12 pm orner of 2nd Ave and Seymour Street, turning onto Victoria Street and heading East, concluding at 5th Avenue: Kamloops Pride Parade. All Ages, Family Friendly, Allies Welcome. Come together with Kamloops Pride, our 2SLGBTQPIA+ community, organizations, and allies as we march proudly through the heart of downtown Kamloops!
June 14 @ 12 to 4 pm at Rierside Park: Kamloops Pride Festival. Enjoy live performances from local talents at the stage, indulge in mouthwatering offerings from a diverse lineup of food trucks, and explore the creativity of local artists and artisans. This year’s festival is hosted by Canada’s Drag Race season six finalist, PM!
June 20 @ 11 am to 2 pm at Kamloops Heritage Railway at Pioneer Park: On Track with Dad. Whether you’re a history buff, train lover or simply looking for a heartwarming way to spend time together. On Track With Dad is the perfect recipe for connection and community. Tickets are available on the Kamloops Heritage Railway Facebook page.
June 20 @ 1 to 4:30 pm at Upper Clearwater Farmer’s Institute Hall, Life From the Ashes Presenter: Trevor Goward. Meet at Upper Clearwater Farmer’s Institute Hall and carpool to various locations in the Clearwater Valley; and hike to to see the burned snags from the 1926 fire and other landmarks.
June 21 @ 10 am to 4 pm at 345 Powwow Trail: National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration. Come on out to the TteS Arbour for a full day of live performances, drumming, dancing, incredible food trucks, a vibrant vendor market, and activities for all ages. It’s all about coming together to celebrate culture, community, and connection.This is a free, family-friendly event and everyone is welcome, so bring your friends, your family, and your good energy!
June 27 @ 8 am to 4:30 pm at Albert McGowan Park – Lower Field: Kamloops HIghland Games 2026! The Games promises a full day of Scottish culture, athletic competition, entertainment, food, and family fun.Highlights include: Highland dancing, Pipe band performances, Heavy events athletics, Dog agility trials, Swordsmanship demonstrations, Vendors, Kids Zone with crafts and games, Honey mead, ice cream, twisted potatoes, haggis burgers, and more. Beer gardens hosted by Iron Road brewery. Spectators are advised to bring their own camping chairs, as metal bleachers will not be set up due to the summer heat.Tickets at the gate.
BUSINESS
June 23 @ 4 to 6 pm at Brendan Shaw Real Estate: NSBIA June Business Mixer. Hosted by the amazing team at Brendan Shaw Real Estate, The team will be firing up the grill with burgers, hot dogs, and veggie options. Come out for an evening of fantastic networking with local businesses, great speakers, and awesome door prizes. Non members can attend up to two mixers as a guest to find out the benefits of joining.
SPORTS
June 18 9:30 am to 11 pm at Bighorn Golf and Country Club, Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce Presents: Fifth Annual Kamloops Chamber Golf Tournament. Spend the day connecting with Kamloops’ business community while enjoying a round of golf on one of the region’s premier courses. This signature Chamber event combines networking, friendly competition, great food, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to build new connections throughout the day.