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
Jun
20
Kelowna Out & Proud Film Festival
June 19, 2019 - June 20, 2019
Join us for two nights of film at the Mary Irwin Theatre featuring stories by and about the LGBT2Q+ community. Drinks...
Jun
20
Jazz Jam
Recurring weekly on Thursday until December 19, 2019
Live After 5: JAZZ JAM is open to both players and listeners of all ages. Showcasing local talent in the South Atrium,...
Jun
20
Salsa Thursdays
Recurring weekly on Thursday until December 19, 2019
Rotary Centre for the Arts presents Salsa Thursdays. Open to singles and couples of all levels and ages. Start off with...
Jun
20
School of Blues
Recurring monthly on the 3rd Thursday until September 19, 2019
Join us the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of every month for the School of Blues! All ages. Open to performers (bring your...
Jun
20
Find Your Groove - Community Art Night
June 20, 2019
Come get your groove on at our next Community Art Night! We'll be playing records and creating work inspired by the music....
Jun
21
Karaoke Fridays
Recurring weekly on Friday
Test out your singing chops at the RCA! Every Friday, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Atrium, grab your friends and join us...
Jun
24
Tribal Belly Dance Fundamentals
Recurring weekly on Monday until June 24, 2019
Tribal Belly Dance with Brittney Gray
Made for newcomers to belly dancing and those already familiar with the...
Jun
26
Feel the Rhythm Drum Circle
Recurring every 2 weeks on Wednesday until June 26, 2019
Anybody can attend our Community Drum Circle. No drumming experience is necessary and people join with different intentions....
Jun
27
School of Blues
Recurring monthly on the 4th Thursday until September 26, 2019
Join us the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of every month for the School of Blues! All ages. Open to performers (bring your...
Jun
28
Bourne to be Ozz: The Canadian Ozzy & Black Sabbath Experience
June 28, 2019
“As close as you’re gonna get to the real thing”
Bourne to be Ozz: The Canadian Ozzy & Black Sabbath Experience...
Jun
30
2 Exhibition Opening
June 30, 2019
Please join Cool Arts Society and the Portland Art & Learning Studio for the international, simultaneous opening receptions...
Jul
02
Summer Break Arts Blast DAY Camps
Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until July 6, 2019
This unique camp experience allows your child to explore and expand their creativity daily with learning ‘led by their...
Jul
08
Summer Arts Blast 5-Day Camps
Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until August 16, 2019
These themed camps feature a wide selection of fun and creative art activities – it’s the total Arts Blast experience....
Jul
11
School of Blues
Recurring monthly on the 2nd Thursday until September 12, 2019
Join us the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of every month for the School of Blues! All ages. Open to performers (bring your...
Jul
15
Summer Break Arts Blast DAY Camps
Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until August 2, 2019
This unique camp experience allows your child to explore and expand their creativity daily with learning ‘led by their...
Aug
06
Summer Break Arts Blast DAY Camps
Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until August 8, 2019
This unique camp experience allows your child to explore and expand their creativity daily with learning ‘led by their...
Aug
19
Summer Break Arts Blast DAY Camps
Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until August 30, 2019
This unique camp experience allows your child to explore and expand their creativity daily with learning ‘led by their...
Aug
26
Summer Arts Blast Camp for Preschoolers
August 26, 2019 - August 30, 2019
Pre-schoolers (ages 3-5) explore the wonders of visual and performing arts. Camps are fun, encouraging, creative and safe...
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