Category: Entertainment
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Carnival Craze takes over the Children’s Arts Festival
Clowns, art, face painting and a whole lot of buttons are coming to Riverside Park this September as the Kamloops Arts Council’s Children’s Arts Festival returns, this time with two days of free creative fun! This year’s festival runs Sept 25–26, kicking off on the Friday evening with a free Kamloops Art Party workshop. On…
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Photo by All Mine Photography by JessicaTapestry Festival brings the world together in McDonald Park
Presented in part by the City of Kamloops, the North Shore Business Improvement Association’s Tapestry Festival Multicultural Event 2026 is returning to McDonald Park on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event brings together music, dance, art, food, and cultural experiences from all around the world right here in Kamloops. For Tapestry…
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Photo provided by Gail Anderson-DargatzLocal author takes on Time Travel in new novel, The Atlas Keeper
After a career spanning 35 years with more than 20 books under her belt, Shuswap author Gail Anderson-Dargatz is taking readers travelling through time with The Atlas Keeper, a new novel that hit shelves Aug. 25. “It is a time travel romance, which is a weird thing for a literary writer to write,” Anderson-Dargatz said.…
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Sept. 2026 Events round-up
NIGHTLIFE September 25 @ 7:00 pm at Night Shift on Fifth: The Backstreet Butches are taking you back to the gymnasium dance floor with a Backstreet themed drag show followed by Butch Video Dance! You don’t want to miss these butch boi kings of your wet dreams, inspired by The Backstreet Boys. Dress to channel…
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Classic cars take centre stage in Kamloops this August
Classic cars, trucks, semis, custom builds, and even motorcycles will be rolling into Kamloops this August as two events celebrate the community’s passion for amazing automotive history, design, and customization. The month begins with the 32nd annual Hot Nite in the City on Aug. 7 and 8 in downtown Kamloops. This community event brings thousands…
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August 2026 Events Round-Up
NIGHTLIFE August 12 @ 7:00 pm at Bright Eye Brewing, Rebellious Unicorns presents: Ella’s Naughty Drag Bingo! Join Rebellious Unicorns for a riotous evening of drag, daubers, and deliciously inappropriate prizes at Naughty Drag Bingo! With Ella Lamoureux at the mic, expect Debauchery, cheek, and a few questionable life choices, just how they like it.…
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Local free private gallery opens new show
Tucked away in the hallways and lobby of a downtown office building, Gallery 635 is once again bursting with colour as it unveils its newest art exhibition, Petals & Possibilities. This gallery show features dozens of local artists’ works that will remain on display through the middle of the fall. Located at 635 Victoria Street,…
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Theatre Under the Trees celebrates its twentieth year in 2026. You can celebrate with them from July 6–25 by attending their performances of Robin Hood and The Paper Bag Princess Photo by Mallory MoggTheatre Under the Trees celebrates its twentieth year
This year, Project X Theatre Company is celebrating its twenty-second year offering live theatre to Kamloops, and its twentieth year holding summer theatre in the park! Formerly XFest, and now Theatre Under the Trees, the summer offerings have become a staple in summer entertainment. And this year is no different. Running from July 6–25, this…
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July 2026 Events Round-Up
NIGHTLIFE July 8 @ 7:00 pm at Bright Eye Brewing, Rebellious Unicorns Events presents: Ella’s Naughty Bingo. Head out for a riotous evening of drag, daubers, and deliciously inappropriate prizes at Naughty Drag Bingo! With Ella Lamoureux at the mic, expect Debauchery, cheek, and a few questionable life choices. July 30 @ 7:00 pm at…
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Photo by Olsen ImagingKamloopa Powwow marks 45 years of culture, connection, and celebration
The 45th annual Kamloopa Powwow will return to Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc from June 26–28, bringing together hundreds of dancers, drummers, vendors and spectators for three days of celebration, culture and community. Hosted by the Kamloopa Powwow Society at the Kamloopa Powwow Arbour, the event is expected to welcome close to 500 dancers and drummers from…