Date: Saturdays & Wednesdays – 8:00am to 1:00pm; Last Thursday: Sept 2 – 3:00pm to 7:00pm Event: “Kelowna Farmers’ & Crafters’ Market” Description: Visit our local farmers & artisans outdoor market offering a variety of products & services including farm produce, baked goods, crafts, art, & food. Location: Corner of Springfield Road and [...]]]> September 2 to September 19, 2010

Date: Saturdays & Wednesdays – 8:00am to 1:00pm; Last Thursday: Sept 2 – 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Event: “Kelowna Farmers’ & Crafters’ Market”
Description: Visit our local farmers & artisans outdoor market offering a variety of products & services including farm produce, baked goods, crafts, art, & food.
Location: Corner of Springfield Road and Dilworth Drive
For additional information: www.kelownafarmersandcraftersmarket.com / 250-878-5029

Date: Monday, September 13 to Thursday, October 28 – Mondays & Thursdays: 5:15 – 6:15pm
Event: Free guided walks through the Cultural District & Heritage Areas
Description: Take a stroll through historical neighbourhoods & cultural spaces. Each walk will feature different highlights about the public art, upcoming events & activities & the history of the area
Location: Cultural District Walks: Spirit of Sail Sculpture at 5:15pm on Mondays. The Bernard & Lawrence Heritage Walk: Knowles Park at 5:15pm on Thursdays.
For Additional Information: www.kelowna.ca/culture / 250-469-8474

Date: Saturdays & Sundays until Sunday, October 10th – 12:00 noon to 4:00pm
Event: “Kokanee Interpretive Programs”
Description: Witness an annual rite of nature while learning more about the life of the Kokanee salmon. A Parks Interpreter will be on site.
Location: ECCO, Mission Creek Regional Park at Springfield and Durnin Roads
For additional information: www.regionaldistrict.com / EECO: 250-469-6140

Date: Thursday, September 2nd – 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Event: “Neighbourhood Nosh”
Description: Taste, learn about, & buy award winning British Columbia wines. Featured winery: Camelot Vineyards.
Location: BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop, 1304 Ellis Street
For additional information: www.kelownamuseums.ca / 250-868-0441

Date: Friday, September 3rd – 11:30am & 6:30pm
Event: “Stuart Park Official Opening”
Description: Family-friendly entertainment, street performers and a local band.
Location: Stuart Park, 1414 Water Street, Downtown Kelowna
For additional information: www.kelowna.ca/cityprojects

Date: Friday, September 3rd – 8:00pm
Event: “Jesse Cook” Summer Reserve Concert Series
Description: Jesse Cook incorporates jazz, latin & world music into his playing
Location: Mission Hill Estate Winery, 1730 Mission Hill Road
For additional information: www.missionhillwinery.com /www.ticketmaster.ca / 250-860-1470

Date: Friday, September 3rd- 7:00pm
Event: “Elvis Generations”
Description: Tribute show with authentic Elvis style outfits, great Elvis style showmanship & the high energy performances that Elvis brought to his fans.
Location: Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue
For additional information: 250-762-5050

Date: Saturday, September 4th – 7:05pm
Event: “Kelowna Rockets vs Vancouver Giants”
Description: WHL Hockey exhibition game.
Location: Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street
For additional information: 250-762-5050

Date: Saturday, September 4th – 7:30am
Event: “Mission Creek Greenway Kokanee Walk/Run”
Description: An 8-kilometre fun walk/run or more challenging 16-kilometre run along Phase 2 of the Greenway to raise funds for the Friends of Mission Creek to develop Phase 3 of the popular recreational trail.
Location: ECCO, Mission Creek Regional Park at Springfield and Durnin Roads
For additional information: www.runningroom.com / Running Room, Orchard Plaza: 250-862-3511: EECO: 250-469-6140

Date: Saturday, September 4th – 12:00 noon to 10:00pm
Event: “Kelowna Jazz & Blues Festival 2010”
Description: A celebration & showcase of the Kelowna Jazz & Blues scene with 10 bands, beverage garden, BBQ concession.
Location: City Park, Downtown Kelowna
For additional information: www.okanaganjazzblues.org

Date: Sunday, September 5th – 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Event: “Wax Resist Bookmarks” Family Sundays
Description: Participate in creative, hands-on art-making activities.
Location: Kelowna Art Gallery, 1315 Water Street
For additional information: www.kelownaartgallery.com / 250-762-2226

Date: Friday, September 10th – 7:00pm to 09:00pm
Event: “Who’s your city?” Distinguished Speaker Series
Description: Richard Florida examines how the creative economy is making where to live the most important decision of your life, & how new ways of living & working will drive post-crash prosperity.
Location: Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Convention Centre, 1310 Water St
For additional information: 250-807-8000

Date: Friday, September 10th – 9:00pm
Event: “Goodbye Beatdown”
Description: Presented by The Bakery & Habitat, a soundtrack to good times.
Location: The Habitat, 248 Leon Avenue
For additional information: www.thehabitat.ca / 250-763-9674

Date: Saturday, September 11th – 7:05pm
Event: “Kelowna Rockets vs Kamloops Blazers”
Description: WHL Hockey exhibition game.
Location: Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street
For additional information: 250-762-5050

Date: Saturday, September 11th – 8:00pm to 12:00 midnight
Event: “Lilith Fair Almost There”
Description: 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Kelowna Women’s Resource Centre, starring the top finalists in the recent country wide competition to open for the Lilith Fair Festival.
Location: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street
For additional information: www.kwrc.net/joomla/index.php/kwrc-events / 250-762-2355

Date: Saturday, September 11th – 8:00pm to 12:00 midnight
Event: “Hip Hop For Humanity”
Description: To raise awareness of local organizations in our own back yard & at the same time, showcase local talent & raise media awareness of the positive movements within the Hip Hop Culture.
Location: The Habitat, 248 Leon Avenue

Date: Sunday, September 12th – 9:00am to 12:00 noon
Event: “Paws for a Cause”
Description: Bring along your pooch & come join the SPCA at beautiful City Park for a day of family fun supporting the Kelowna Branch of the BC SPCA.
Location: Kelowna City Park, Downtown Kelowna

Date: Sunday, September 12th – 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Event: “Fall Forest Monoprints” Family Sundays
Description: Participate in creative, hands-on art-making activities.
Location: Kelowna Art Gallery, 1315 Water Street
For additional information: www.kelownaartgallery.com / 250-762-2226

Date: Sunday, September 12th – 2:00pm
Event: “Okanagan Sun vs Chilliwack Huskers”
Description: British Columbia Football Conference game.
Location: The Apple Bowl, 1800 Parkinson Way
For additional information: www.okanagansun.ca

Date: Tuesday, September 14th – 3:30pm & 6:30pm
Event: “Max & Ruby Live!”
Description: Max, a rambunctious & determined 3-year-old bunny, & his big sister, Ruby, a patient, goal-oriented, sometimes restrictive 7-year-old bunny, play together & learn to resolve their conflicts.
Location: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street
For additional information: 250-860-1470

Date: Tuesday, September 14th – 7:30pm
Event: “Hedley”
Description: Pop-rock, with special guests ‘These Kids Wear Crowns’ & ‘San Sebastian’.
Location: Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street
For additional information: www.prosperaplace.com

Date: Wednesday, September 15th – 7:00pm
Event: Jason Nozuka & Sweet Thing Concert
Description: Young & talented with a mature sound & vision, Nozuka has been acclaimed “as soulful & wise as blues greats four times his age.”
Location: Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue
For additional information: 250 717-5304

Date: Thursday, September 16th to Friday, September 18th – 8:00pm; Saturday matinee: 1:00pm
Event: “Carousel” Music Stand Series
Description: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s immortal Carousel. ‘If I Loved You’, ‘Soliloquy’ & ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ are just a few of the songs making this show one of the greatest scores ever composed.
Location: Kelowna Actors Studio, 1379 Ellis Street
For additional information: www.kelownaactorsstudio.com / 250-862-2867

Date: Friday, September 17th to Sunday, September 19th – Various times
Event: “Dragonboat Festival”
Description: An opening concert for all to enjoy, music, food & fun with live entertainment & spectacular performers, delicious food vendors & numerous family activities.
Location: Downtown Kelowna, Waterfront Park
For additional information: www.kelownadragonboatfestival.com

Date: Friday, September 17th – 7:30pm; Saturday, 18th – 2:00pm
Event: “Peter & The Wolf” presented by Bumbershoot Children’s Theatre
Description: An adaptation of the classic tale by Sergei Prokofiev, with a tango, a waltz, the Charleston & even cartoon music from Hummie Mann, Allison Gregory creates an active introduction to theatre.
Location: Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue
For additional information: www.bumbershoottheatre.com / www.selectyourtickets.com / 250 717-5304

Date: Saturday, September 18th – 7:05pm
Event: “Kelowna Rockets vs Chilliwack Bruins”
Description: WHL Hockey exhibition game.
Location: Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street
For additional information: 250-762-5050

Date: Saturday, September 18th – 7:30pm
Event: “Louisiana Hay Ride”
Description: Go back in history with the cast of the Louisiana Hayride, featuring over 30 songs made famous by artists such as Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jim Reeves, Ray Price, Patsy Cline, Johnny Horton, Marty Robbins & more.
Location: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street
For additional information: 250-762-5050

Date: Sunday, September 19th – 11:00am to 3:00pm
Event: “Kokanee Salmon Festival”
Description: ‘Fishy’ displays & activities & musical entertainment, the popular, inflatable Salmon Story Telling Tent. Children are encouraged to dress in colourful costumes & swim, crawl or stroll into the interactive tent & listen as story tellers narrate Native legends about the salmon.
Location: ECCO, Mission Creek Regional Park at Springfield and Durnin Roads
For additional information:EECO: 250-469-6140

Information is subject to change without notice and should be verified with the contact as listed.

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