Guest Events
The RCA is proud to host events and performances from a wide range of local, provincial, and national presenters. From live music to dance, and from craft fairs to wine festivals, our presenters offer engaging events for the whole community. See below for a listing of upcoming events. Interested to present your own event at the Rotary Centre for the Arts? Be sure to check out our venue rental information. Our rentals team is standing by to help you bring your event to life at one of Kelowna's most iconic spaces.
Pavlo in Concert - The Santorini TourOct 3
Pavlo, a true World Music Artist returns from filming his 4th PBS TV Concert Special - Live in Santorini, Greece. Pavlo will be joined on stage by his world class band. Enjoy an evening of Mediterranean guitar and imagine you're on the island of Santorini for a few hours as you enjoy this feel good concert with Pavlo’s signature blend of Spanish/Greek/Rumba/Flamenco music. OPA!
Eddy's Kingdom - DocumentaryOct 12
In this stranger-than-fiction documentary, an entrepreneur’s obsessive dream of developing an Okanagan Lake island into a Middle Eastern–themed amusement park leads to a spiraling path of legal turmoil and financial ruin, with a hostage-taking and bomb plots along the way. The filmmaker, Greg Crompton, will be in attendance for a Q&A after the screening. This award-winning film is presented by...
CMK - Cheng2 DuoOct 13
Captivating audiences and critics alike, the “brilliant” (The Times, UK) and “truly exhilarating” (The WholeNote, Canada) Cheng² Duo (pronounced Cheng Squared Duo) distinguishes itself with its uncompromising musical integrity, undeniable chemistry, and unparalleled communication with its listeners
Le Drag ShowOct 14, Oct 14
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience with the sensational French Canadian Diva from Quebec, Rita Baga. Joining her for this special event are the equally dazzling local drag artists Freida Whales and Ella Lamoureux. Presented by the Centre Culturel Francophone de l’Okanagan and Espaces francophones as part of Nuit Blanche Kelowna’s programing.
Contact Ouest Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 18
Le Réseau des grands espaces (RGE) est heureux de présenter la prochaine édition de l'événement Contact Ouest à Kelowna du 16 au 19 octobre 2023. Cet automne, viens qu’on te chante la pomme; voilà notre thème tout indiqué pour accueillir des artistes, diffuseurs et intervenants de l'industrie de la scène de partout au pays et de l’Europe, qui convergeront vers la ville de Kelowna pou...
Heart Of ItOct 19
Get to the heart of it with Canadian singer/songwriter Michael Bernard Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald’s unique and innovative ideas coupled with his simple honest words and genuine smile allow him to engage with people in a way that always leaves them feeling meaningfully connected – one song, one room, one fan at a time.
The Poetry Burlesque | 19+Oct 20
The Poetry Burlesque is a sexy fun variety show with something for everyone! Featuring poetry, dance, drag and circus, this is an evening that promises to be intellectually stimulating and physically titillating.
Main Mom EventOct 21
A fun, educational event providing moms in the Okanagan a place to learn, shop & connect. An event for moms wondering, what the (insert mommy word) is going on?
Into the Haunted Dream House | 19+Oct 21
Queerphoria & Feminist Horror Funhouse present “Into the Haunted Dreamhouse” An immersive horror-themed drag show stacked with local performers, invited guests, DJ's + more! This is an inclusive, safe space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community (Allies are welcome!), 19+, accessible elevator and washrooms Queerphoria YLW events take place on stolen and occupied land. We acknowledge that Kelown...
Legend Has ItOct 26
Get ready, Kelowna! Teton Gravity Research is rolling into town for the winter kick-off celebration of the year. Join us at the Rotary Center for the Arts as we bring our 28th annual ski and snowboard film, Legend Has It, to the big screen. Come early for prize giveaways from partners like Atomic, Volkl, YETI, Sierra Nevada, Tincup Whiskey, and many more.
CBC Radio's Laugh Out Loud: Live RecordingOct 27
The Okanagan Comedy Festival is proud to present this radio recording of CBC’s Laugh out Loud. Laugh Out Loud (LOL) is CBC Radio's hit stand-up comedy show hosted by Ali Hassan (guest host on Q and host of Canada Reads).
A Re-Creation of Johnny Cash TV ShowOct 29
Join award winning tribute artist Jaedyn Pilon and the Flashback Band as they recreate the magic of the Johnny Cash TV Show. From 1969 to 1971 Johnny Cash hosted a variety show which was a unique platform that showcased the best of country, rock and folk music, featuring performances by the biggest names in the industry. You will experience the rebellious, edgy sound of Waylon Jennings, the s...
The Casorsos: La Prima FamigliaOct 30
It was 140 years ago that Giovanni Casorso first came to Kelowna. This feature length documentary (2 hours, 15 minutes) tells the story of Giovanni, Rosa and their family of 9 children: 8 sons and 1 daughter: their contributions, their impact on both the City of Kelowna and our Italian community and their legacy that has passed from generation to generation.
Warren Miller's All TimeNov 17
Big White Ski Club Presents: Warren Miller's All Time! Less a documentary than a love letter, it’s a way to honor how, where, and with whom we’ve made ski and snowboard movies since Warren first picked up a camera in 1949. This is not a trip down memory lane; it’s an exploration of how snow sports have burrowed into our collective consciousness as an obsession and a way of life.
Fuck Up Nights- Winter Edition | 19+Nov 23
POSTPONED to November 23 from Sept 7 - FuckUp Nights YLW is a speaker series and networking event where the stresses of an entrepreneurial life are shared, failures are celebrated and lessons learned are taught and revered.
Mountains on Stage - Winter Edition 2023Dec 7
Mountains on Stage is coming for the very first time in Kelowna for its Winter 2023 edition! Experience a great time full of adventure and inspiration with the best mountain movies of the year! Mountains on Stage is a film festival that aims to bring the mountains into cities with a selection of the world's best films related to mountain sports.
CMK - Roman Rabinovich, pianoJan 27
Praised by the New York Times for his “uncommon sensitivity and feeling,” the eloquent pianist Roman Rabinovich was the winner of the 12th Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition in 2008. He made his Israel Philharmonic debut under Zubin Mehta at the age of 10, and was among the first of three young pianists to be championed by Sir András Schiff for his “Building Bridges�...
Enchanted | 18+Feb 10
Cosmic Co-Motion invites you to immerse yourself in an otherworldly jungle of evocative circus antics. Immerse yourself in an otherworldly jungle of evocative circus antics. Undertake a mesmerizing adventure of rapture and witness the theatrics of flying aerial acrobats, risqué burlesque and enchanting dancers.Tempt your wild side with the visual feast of immersive art projections and the audio...
CMK - ConstantinopleFeb 23
Inspired by the ancient city illuminating the East and West, Constantinople was founded in 2001 in Montreal by its artistic director, Kiya Tabassian. The ensemble has 20 albums to its credit on labels Analekta, Atma, World Village, Buda Musique, Ma Case, Dreyer Gaido and Glossa. Over the course of the decade, Constantinople has created nearly 50 works and travelled to more than 270 cities in 55 c...
CMK - Tai Murray, violin Gilles Vonsattel, pianoMar 23
Tai Murray creates a special bond with listeners through her personal phrasing and subtle sweetness. Winner of an Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2004, she was named a BBC New Generation Artist (2008 through 2010) and was a member of Lincoln Center’s Chamber Music Society II (2004-2006). She has performed as guest soloist with major orchestras world-wide, and as a recitalist she has visited many o...
Derek Seguin: Unmasked & Uncensored Stand-up Comedy | 19+Apr 4
The Okanagan Comedy Festival presents comedy superstar Derek Seguin in his hilarious new show Derek Seguin: Unmasked & Uncensored Stand-up Comedy.
CMK - Isidore String QuartetApr 19
CMK’s 2023-24 season will conclude with the winners of the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition (2022), the New York City-based Isidore String Quartet. The Quartet was formed in 2019 with a vision to revisit, rediscover, and reinvigorate the repertory. The quartet is heavily influenced by the Juilliard String Quartet and the idea of ‘approaching the established as if it were new...