February 11 to March 4, 2010
Date: Thursday, February 11th – 5:00pm
Event: “Spring Into Spring: Brave New Gardens”
Description: Experts and enthusiasts Don Burnett, Gwen Steele and Lisa Masini explore the principles and pleasures of sustainable gardening in the Okanagan, and share their insider insights.
Location: The Bohemian Café, 524 Bernard Avenue
For additional information: http://okanaganinstitute.com
Date: Thursday, February 11th to Saturday, February 13th – 7:00pm
Event: “Hamlet”
Description: Shakespeare Kelowna’s production of Hamlet is set in a post apocolyptic world where no man can be trusted. A land where women are the soldiers and men use guile and politic to enforce their will
Location: Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue
For additional information: www.shakespearekelowna.org 250-717-5304
Date: Thursday, February 11th – 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Event: “The Fine Art of Collecting” – Conversations on Contemporary Art
Description: Panel discussion.
Location: Kelowna Art Gallery, 1315 Water Street
For additional information: www.kelownaartgallery.com / 250-762-2226
Date: Thursday, February 11th to Sunday, March 7th – 8:00pm; Saturday matinees: 1:00pm
Event: “On Broadway: A Musical Revue” Kelowna Actors Studio
Description: Your most-loved musicals are showcased in this extravaganza. This glittering revue features unforgettable gems spotlighting such shows as South Pacific, Guys and Dolls, The Lion King, La Cage Aux Folles, Cabaret, Man of La Mancha, and many, many more.
Location: Kelowna Actors Studio, 1379 Ellis St
For additional information: www.kelownaactorsstudio.com / 250-862-2867
Date: Friday, February 12th – 6:00pm
Event: “Good Old Fashioned Block Party
Description: Fundraiser for the Kelowna Professional Firefighters Charitable Society: celebrate and watch the 2010 Opening Ceremonies on a large projection screen, featuring BC’s finest organic wines, local & organic food & music. By donation.
Location: Summerhill Pyramid Winery, #1 – 4870 Chute Lake Road
For additional information: 250-764-8000
Date: Friday, February 12th – 7:00pm
Event: “Canadian University College Chamber Orchestra”
Description: An evening of classical orchestral & solo classics.
Location: Rutland Adventist Church, 130 Gerstmar Road
For additional information: 1-403-782-3381 ext 4072
Date: Friday, February 12th to Sunday, February 28th – Various times
Event: “REACT 2010 & Olympic Game Screening”
Description: Participate in a celebration combining a live screening of the Olympic Games alongside the REACT 2010 website. This special event begins with a larger than life presentation of the Opening Ceremonies at the Kelowna Community Theatre.
Location: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1435 Water Street
For additional information: www.kctlive.ca / www.alternatorgallery.com / 250-868-2298
Date: Friday, February 12th through Sunday, February 28th
Event: “Quails’ Gate 2010 Olympic Dinner Series”
Description: Quails’ Gate supports our athletes and the 2010 Olympic Games. Enjoy the 2010 Olympic action on our big screen in the Stewart Family Dining Room. Come celebrate and enjoy a meal prepared by the Old Vines Restaurant culinary team at Quails’ Gate Winery.
Location: Quails’ Gate Estate Winery, 3303 Boucherie RdFor additional information: www.quailsgate.com / 250-769-4451 ext. 221 – Limited ticket available; please book early.
Date: Saturday, February 13th – 7:00pmEvent: “Kelowna Rockets vs Kamloops Blazers”
Description: WHL Hockey game.
Location: Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street
For additional information: www.prosperaplace.com / www.selectyourtickets.com / 250-762-5050
Date: Saturday, February 13th – 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, February 14th – 11:00am to 5:00pm
Event: “6th Annual Kelowna Health Show”
Description: Something for everyone with the daily roster of inspiring seminars & display booths with Canada’s leading health experts.
Location: Delta Grand Okanagan Resort, 1310 Water StreetFor additional information: www.healthshows.com / 1-800-626-1538
Date: Saturdays, February 13th, 20th & 27th – 9:00am to 1:00pm
Event: “Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market”Description: Visit our local farmers & artisans indoor market offering a variety of products & services including baked goods, crafts, art, & food.
Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way
For additional information: www.kelownafarmersandcraftersmarket.com / 250-878-5029
Date: Sunday, February 14th – 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Event: “Love in the New Year” Family Sundays
Description: Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year.
Location: Kelowna Art Gallery, 1315 Water Street
For additional information: www.kelownaartgallery.com / 250-762-2226
Date: Monday, February 15th – 7:30am
Event: “Heritage Week Kick-off Breakfast”
Description: An invitation-only breakfast, by donation. For information on receiving an invitation please call 763-2417 extension 22.
Location: Okanagan Heritage Museum, 470 Queensway Avenu
For additional information: www.KelownaMuseums.ca / 250-763-2417Date: Monday, February 15th to Sunday, February 21st
Event: “Heritage Week: Heritage of Sports & Recreation”
“Free Guided Walking Tours”
Tuesday, February 16th & Thursday, February 18th – 10:00am to 11:00am
Description: Celebrate the long & proud heritage of sport in the Okanagan.
Location: Okanagan Heritage Museum, 470 Queensway Avenue, Downtown Kelowna, Cultural District
For additional information: www.KelownaMuseums.ca / 250-763-2417
Date: Friday, February 19th – 7:00pm
Event: “Kelowna Rockets vs Calgary Hitmen”
Description: WHL Hockey game.
Location: Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street
For additional information: www.prosperaplace.com 250-762-5050
Date: Friday, February 19th – 7:00pm
Event: “Wassabi Collective”
Description: Dynamic, explorative jams and eclectic soul-satisfying sound.
Location: Habitat, 248 Leon Avenue
For additional information: www.thehabitat.ca / 250-763-9674
Date: Sunday, February 21st – 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Event: “Lichtenstein Comics” Family Sundays
Description: Take the opportunity to explore different media used by artists with the eclectic exhibitions we have this year.
Location: Kelowna Art Gallery, 1315 Water Street
For additional information: www.kelownaartgallery.com / 250-762-2226
Date: Wednesday, February 24th – 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Event: “Festival on Ice” hosted by Kelowna Speed Skating Club
Description: Free event featuring speed skating demonstrations, figure skating demonstrations, a Mascot Race, and public skating and racing.
Location: Capital News Centre, 4105 Gordon Drive
For additional information: www.kelownaspeedskating.com
Date: Wednesday, February 24th – 7:30pm
Event: “Rankin Church & Crowe” Local artist pre-show: The Malarkeys – 6:30pm
Description: Folk, country, jazz & contemporary singer-songwriters blend with a confident ease that makes for richly textured harmonies & a welcoming rapport.
Location: Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue
For additional information: www.rotarycentreforthearts.com / 250-717-5304
Date: Thursday, February 25th – 7:00pm
Event: “Triage: Dr. James Orbinski’s Humanitarian Dilemma” Film Night
Description: Triage presents a unique view of the world through the penetrating eyes of Orbinski. He refuses to turn away when confronting troubling memories or realizing disturbing truths, and in the most unlikely of places, he finds where bonds of solidarity are forged and human spirits remain unbroken.
Location: Kelowna Art Gallery, 1315 Water Street
For additional information: www.kelownaartgallery.com / 250-762-2226
Date: Friday, February 26th – 7:00pm
Event: “The Wooden Sky”
Description: Canadian indie rock band with folk and country genres.
Location: Habitat, 248 Leon Avenue
For additional information: www.thehabitat.ca / tickets@thehabitat.ca / 250-763-9674
Date: Friday, February 26th – 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, February 27th – 10:00am to 8:00pm
Sunday, February 28th – 10:00am to 4:30pm
Event: “11th Annual Kelowna Home Show”
Description: The first major consumer home show of the year on building, renovation, design & decor.
Location: Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street
For additional information: www.showswork.com/KHS
Date: Saturday, February 27th – 8:00pm
Event: “Norm Strauss & Andrew Smith” presented by the Kelowna Folk Club
Description: Smith, winner of Okanagan Instrumentalist of the Year & Producer of the Year, is a singer-songwriter with passion & lyricism. Strauss recently won Okanagan Songwriter of the Year.
Location: Okanagan Mission Community Hall, 4409 Lakeshore Road
For additional information Tickets: Beadiful Arts, Bering Music (Kelowna and Westbank locations), Rosie’s Grape Stop and Tickle Trunk
Date: Sunday, February 28th – 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Event: “Draw Like the Masters and Artist Trading Cards” Family Sundays
Description: Explore different media used by artists with the eclectic exhibitions we have this year.
Location: Kelowna Art Gallery, 1315 Water Street
For additional information: www.kelownaartgallery.com / 250-762-2226
Date: Wednesday, March 3rd – 7:00pm
Event: “Kelowna Rockets vs Spokane Chiefs”
Description: WHL Hockey game.
Location: Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street
For additional information: www.prosperaplace.com / www.selectyourtickets.com / 250-762-5050
Date: Thursday, March 4th – 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Event: “Neighbourhood Nosh”
Description: Taste, learn about, and buy award winning British Columbia wines.
Location: BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop, 1304 Ellis Street
For additional information: www.kelownamuseums.ca / 250-868-0441
All Information is subject to change without notice and should be verified with the contact as listed.
(Thanks to Tourism Kelowna)
