A home for arts, music, education and entertainment in the Okanagan. Located in the heart of Kelowna's Cultural District, the Centre is a focal point in the growing downtown area, a place where people of all ages can meet, be inspired and learn about the arts. The Centre houses the 326-seat Mary Irwin Theatre, resident artist studios, pottery studio, galleries, dance studio, meeting rooms, box office, bistro and more. Please contact us for events, course information and room rentals.
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- Description Rotary Centre for the Arts, a distinctive space for special events, theatre, visual arts and music, officially opened November 2, 2002. This $6.8M project was funded by the City of Kelowna, the Province and the Federal Government. There have also been significant individual contributions, along with donations from special interest groups. The Centre was named after the Rotary Clubs for their extensive fundraising efforts of $350,000. The Rotary Centre for the Arts is a 44,000 square foot building. The beams are part of the original city owned Growers Building. We have 8 artist studios with artwork for sale.
- Largest Room 104
- Total Sq. Ft. 44
- Reception Capacity 500
- Theatre Capacity 326
- Number of Rooms 5
Feb
19
The Walk: An Artist’s Eye on the World
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until February 29, 2020
Toolbox Theatre at the Rotary Centre for the Arts
Global Citizen Events present a play by Catherine Cunningham-Huston.
The haunting, sometimes agonizing, stories...
Feb
19
BalAnce Well-Being Wednesdays at the Rotary Centre for the Arts
Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Feb
19
Exploration Dance Kelowna - Winter Classes
Recurring weekly on Wednesday until March 18, 2020
Community dance for ANY BODY!
These classes are FREE for anyone with or without a disability interested in dancing...
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Feb
20
Danny Michel
February 20, 2020
Danny Michel is an award-winning Canadian multi-instrumentalist of significant talent. After all, it takes some musician...
Feb
20
Community Art Night
Recurring monthly on the 3rd Thursday until April 16, 2020
Join us in the Cool Arts studio on the third Thursday of every month. People of all ages and abilities are invited to...
Feb
26
NOW is the Time Sustainability Fair 2020
February 26, 2020
NOW is the Time. Connect. Discover. Engage.
Join us for a sustainable living fair to meet local people, businesses,...
Feb
28
asses.masses
February 28, 2020
asses.masses is a solo performance for multiple players about sharing the load of revolution.
In each performance,...
Mar
12
The Boom Booms
March 12, 2020
The Boom Booms are a celebrated Canadian band from Vancouver, BC. They blend storytelling and dance music with draws on...
Mar
13
Saudade by Joshua Beamish
March 13, 2020
"Saudade is a Portuguese word. When I looked it up, I found terse translations: nostalgia; longing; missing; yearning....
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Apr
15
James Mullinger - Embrace Where You Live Tour 2020
April 15, 2020
Live stand-up comedy show featuring British Comedian, James Mullinger, who sold out Harbour Station Arena in Saint John...
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May
02
Spring WestJet Wine Tasting
May 2, 2020
Back by popular demand and one night only! Taste 200 British Columbian wines all under one roof at...
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May
08
The Comic Strippers
May 8, 2020
A male stripper parody and improv comedy show.
The award-winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more...