The Effie

THE FREUDIAN SLIPS DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS IMPROV
2024-01-18 20:00, 2023-12-14 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
TICKET LINK COMING SOON

Kamloops Comedy Open Mic
2024-01-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-01-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-20 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-06 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-08 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-25 20:00 - 22:00
1/$10 General Admission

Free for Performers & Eff Buddies
Doors 7:30pm
Comedy 8-10pm
16+

Kamloops Comedy Open Mic provides comedians with opportunities to get out in front of a crowd and work on their craft. It is a safe space for comedians (fans may be triggered) to get up and put it all out there.

Dance Classes with Ms Coco Crème
2024-01-16 17:30 - 21:30, 2024-01-09 17:30 - 21:30
**WINTER SEMESTER**

Winter Semester will run for 11 weeks – Jan 9 – Mar 26
No class on the Family Day stat – Tue Feb 20

Base Class Costs:
$150 (or $50/mo)
*each additional class is an extra $75 (or $25/mo)

Tuesdays:
Level 2 Bellydance: 5:30 – 6:20pm
Level 1 Bellydance: 6:30 – 7:20pm
1960’s Go-Go Dance: 7:30 – 8:20pm
The Conjuring (private): 8:30 – 9:20pm

To register email misscococream@gmail.com

Dance Classes with Ms Coco Crème
2024-01-15 17:30 - 21:30, 2024-01-08 17:30 - 21:30
**WINTER SEMESTER**

Winter Semester will run for 11 weeks – Jan 8 – Mar 25
No class on the Family Day stat – Mon Feb 19

Base Class Costs:
$150 (or $50/mo)
*each additional class is an extra $75 (or $25/mo)

Mondays:
Beginner Burlesque – 5:30 – 6:20pm
Queer Burlesque (semi-private safe space): 6:30 – 7:20pm
Lapdance: 7:30 – 8:20pm
Burlesque Level 2: 8:30 – 9:20pm

To register email misscococream@gmail.com

Winter Solstice Sound Healing
2023-12-21 19:00
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winter-solstice-sound-healing-tickets-769261771667
$25+ eventbrite fees in advance, $30 at the door
Join husband and wife duo, Quinton and Kendra Armstrong for the longest night of the year to release what is no longer serving you and experience an expansive, meditative journey through sound healing.
Reiki master, reflexologist and sound healer, Kendra will guide you through breath work as she plays quartz cystal and tibetan singing bowls. Professional musician, Quinton will play relaxing and psychedelic guitar riffs with a variety of pedals.
The pure tones offered in a sound bath facilitate DEEP REST & RESET for the nervous system.
Each singing bowl (note) corresponds with a different chakra/energy center in the body, bringing alignment to the physical and energetic body. The vibration frequencies of crystal singing bowls have the ability to move through skin, fluid and bones of the body, creating a full body relaxation and re-calibration down to the level of cellular structure. In addition, your brainwave frequency and state of consciousness can be re-wired, and regulated causing a positive and stable state of mind, by the vibrations that are created during sound healing.
Please bring a yoga mat and any other props you’d like to get cozy (blanket, pillow, bolster, crystals).
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winter-solstice-sound-healing-tickets-769261771667

Kamloops Burlesque presents The Totally Tacky Holiday Extravaganza
2023-12-16 19:00
Join Kamloops Burlesque at our Totally Tacky Holiday Extravaganza in support of the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counseling Centre!

It’s that time of year again! Time for Kamloops Burlesque’s annual fundraiser show, our Totally Tacky Holiday Extravaganza!
Join us Saturday, Dec 16 at The Effie Arts Collective in raising funds for the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre, a community agency that has been providing survivor centred services in Kamloops for over 40 years. KSACC provides counselling and 24/7 support services to survivors of sexualized violence of all ages and genders. Their Community Care Fund helps survivors meet unmet needs. Things like a gas card to get home to their family, or a birthday gift for their child; these things are critical for helping to recover and build safety after violence. Help us help KSACC support survivors in our community!
Our lineup of local talent includes, Ivy Nyx, The Cream Puffs, Coco-A-Gogo, Wilder DeFleurs, Rosie Bubbles, The Laps of Luxury, The Rainbow Puffs, Humphrey Cockburn, and for their solo debuts, Clea Max and Babe Maverick!
Dress up and join our best dressed contest to win a sexy prize from our sponsors at The Scarlet Apple, Exposed Wax Arts, and Studio Micah!
Join us on Saturday Dec 16, for an incredible time in support of an incredible cause!
Sponsored by RDC Photography, Instinct Adornment, The Scarlet Apple, Studio Micah, Exposed Wax Arts, The Book Place, and Infernol Arts!
19+ show
$20 + Eventbrite fees
Early Show – Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Early Show Tickets – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kamloops-burlesque-presents-the-totally-tacky-holiday-extravaganza-early-tickets-770105465177
Late Show – Doors at 9:00pm, show at 9:30pm
Late Show Tickets- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kamloops-burlesque-presents-the-totally-tacky-holiday-extravaganza-late-tickets-770112115067

The Freudian Slips present: First Christmas Improv
2023-12-02 20:00
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/743782723147
The Freudian Slips’ journey through time continues with White Elephant at the very first Christmas!
Let us take you on a series of short-form improv adventures, themed around the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which means the fourth show of our history-themed season will be a game of White Elephant!
Chimera Members are able to buy TWO tickets at Chimera Member Pricing (a savings of ten bucks!). Chimera Memberships are valid for one year. Don’t have a Chimera membership? Purchase one with your tickets at the checkout to get membership pricing on two tickets.
422 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops
Doors 7:30pm; Show 8:00pm
$25 + eventbrite fees ( No fees if you buy in person at the Effie!)
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/743782723147

24 Hour Playwriting Jam at The Effie
2023-11-25 00:00 - 18:00
Join us on November 24th (and 25th) for an exhilarating and sleepless adventure into the world of creativity with our 24-Hour Playwriting Jam! This exciting event brings together local writers of all backgrounds, experience levels, and genres for an unforgettable challenge. Over the course of a single day and night, participants will embark on an inspiring journey to craft a unique and compelling play from scratch.
To register for the 24 Hour Playwrighting Jam, fill out the form here:
https://forms.gle/s9ATaVjAXGA8DhbC6
The $10.00 ($5 for Chimera Theatre Members) registration fee can be paid at the door on Nov 24th

24 Hour Playwriting Jam at The Effie
2023-11-24 18:00 - 23:59
Join us on November 24th (and 25th) for an exhilarating and sleepless adventure into the world of creativity with our 24-Hour Playwriting Jam! This exciting event brings together local writers of all backgrounds, experience levels, and genres for an unforgettable challenge. Over the course of a single day and night, participants will embark on an inspiring journey to craft a unique and compelling play from scratch.
To register for the 24 Hour Playwrighting Jam, fill out the form here:
https://forms.gle/s9ATaVjAXGA8DhbC6
$10.00 ($5 for Chimera Theatre Members) Registration fee can be paid at the door on Nov 24th

Building Abundant Communities: from the grassroots up
2023-11-19 19:00 - 21:00
Are you keen on making a difference in your community? Join us for a night at The Effie! Propolis Cooperative Housing will be hosting an interactive panel discussion “Building Abundant Communities: from the grassroots up”.
Hosted by Lindsay Harris (Propolis Co-op), we’ll be joined by guest panelists Mitchell Forgie (Red Beard Cafe), Cheryl Gladu (TRU), Tangie Genshorek (A Way Home Kamloops) and Miles Pruden (Nexbuild Construction).
We will be gathering at The Effie, located at 422 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops BC, on Sunday, November 19, from 7:00-9:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door with a suggested donation of $10-20, with all event proceeds going to support our non-profit cooperative. There will be a concession available. And guess what? You might be lucky enough to win some door prizes!
Join us for a night of insightful discussion and community building!

THE STONEFRUITS // AUTONOMOUS APES // CAROLE NOVEMBER 17 @ THE EFFIE
2023-11-17 20:00 - 23:30
ALL AGES ROCK SHOW AT THE EFFIE!
15$ pre sales available here

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/743349156337

20$ at the door
Doors 730
Bands 800ish
RESPECT THE VENUE

The Stonefruits
https://linktr.ee/thestonefruits
The Stonefruits are a proud band of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
and are our sorely needed slack-rock heroes in the troubled 2020s. They created an
image and sound that are both universally relatable and accessible. The
Stonefruits put in a lot of dedication and work to be where they are today. In the short amount of time they’ve been together, they’ve played countless shows throughout Southern BC and Alberta Including local events such as Brewloops, Summer league and BC culture days. Their genre-bending music, and high energetic performances allowed them to form a loving and genuine fan base.
Twin brothers Quinton and Tyler Armstrong accompanied by good friend Jesse Morrison formed the band in a basement summer of 2021. When they paired well-thought-out riffs and song structures with
melancholy vocals, the trio realized how potent a product their music could be.
That’s when a batch of songs were born that turned into the “Pine street EP”. The band released their second EP ‘Stygian’ March 31 2023. Both EP’s were recorded at Holy Cow Studio live off the floor in their hometown. As a band they chose the ‘live off the floor’ approach to give the listener a seamless experience, from listening at home to throwing down at a show.
This year has been big for them, with non stop gigging and finishing up another EP in the studio. They plan on expanding their knowledge in the music industry, and have no plan on slowing down with touring, studio time, and music releases.

Autonomous Apes
Vancouver Grunge
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3BHMwta7XjfnRSM6hOoC5x…

Carole
Kamloops garage-folk
FIRST SHOW! -lets make it a good one

TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/743349156337

The Freudian Slips present: Dungeons & Dragons Improv
2023-11-16 20:00 - 23:00
The Freudian Slips’ new D&D season continues in episode 4!
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/743782723147
No Dungeon & Dragons knowledge required, but a love of fantasy and comedy is welcomed!
Chimera Theatre’s Annual General Meeting will be held at 6:00pm and is open to all members, and people interested in becoming members!
The Freudian Slips is the hottest Improvised Comedy Troupe in Kamloops! Bringing monthly improv shows to the city in four distinct improv styles, no matter what form they take you are guaranteed a night of hilarity. Boasting a new cast for 2022, expect some new and familiar faces and the same side-splitting humour you’ve come to know since 2015.
Chimera Members are able to buy TWO tickets at Chimera Member Pricing (a savings of ten bucks!). Chimera Memberships are valid for one year. Don’t have a Chimera membership? Purchase one with your tickets at the checkout to get membership pricing on two tickets.
422 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops
Doors 7:30pm; Show 8:00pm
Tickets $25 + eventbrite fees (No fees if you buy in person at the Effie!)
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/743782723147

Ashwyn Singh Presents The Audacity Comedy Tour
2023-11-10 19:00 - 23:30
TICKETS: $25 +eventbrite fees
EARLY SHOW: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ashwyn-singh-in-kamloops-the-audacity-tour-tickets-702926109917
LATE SHOW: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ashwyn-singh-in-kamloops-the-audacity-tour-tickets-752927415167?aff=Effie
EARLY SHOW
Doors 6:30pm Comedy 7pm
LATE SHOW
Doors 8:45 Comedy 9pm
Ashwyn Singh is an Indian-immigrant-turned-standup-comedian, and he’s been delivering side-splitting comedy ever since the PR card came in the mail. Ashwyn has toured across India and Canada, opening for acclaimed acts such as Mark Normand, Bassem Youssef, Atul Khatri and Zarna Garg.
Ashwyn’s Desi Translations series has racked up 6M+ views on Instagram and TikTok, and he has been making waves in the Canadian comedy scene, earning a spotlight at the prestigious Winnipeg Comedy Festival gala and CBC’s hit show “The Debaters.”
With a unique ability to seamlessly weave humor into thought-provoking social commentary, Ashwyn’s comedy covers a wide range of topics: immigration, free speech, Indian culture, family dynamics, and the hilarious trials of dating in Canada.
Tickets are disappearing fast for this unique evening that blends Bollywood charm, sharp wit and deep social insights. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis, please arrive early to get preferred seating. Featuring Jwalit Bharwani, advance tickets mandatory.
TICKETS:
EARLY SHOW: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ashwyn-singh-in-kamloops-the-audacity-tour-tickets-702926109917
LATE SHOW: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ashwyn-singh-in-kamloops-the-audacity-tour-tickets-752927415167?aff=Effie

The Freudian Slips Improv presents: The Last Day of Pompeii
2023-11-04 20:00 - 23:00
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/740229144297
The Freudian Slips’ journey through time continues with the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
What, too soon?

Let us take you on a series of short-form improv adventures, themed around the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which means the third show of our history-themed season will be a game of The Floor is Lava!
You can watch the Slips scramble for survival in the face of an apocalyptic disaster from the comfort of the VIP table.
Chimera Theatre members can reserve a table at no additional cost!

General Admission $25 + eventbrite fees
Chimera Member Pricing $15 +eventbrite fees
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/740229144297
(No fees on tickets purchased in person at The Effie)
Doors open at 7:30pm, and the show begins at 8:00!
This show is recommended for ages 16+
Please be advised, alcohol will not be served at this event.

Myles from Home w/ James Blonde and RETROFILE
2023-10-27 19:00
Get ready for an epic show on October 27, 2023 when Myles from Home returns to Kamloops with pals James Blonde and Retrofile

Doors 7pm Music 8pm – All Ages – $10+fees in advance – $15 at the door
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/myles-from-home-w-james-blonde-and-retrofile-live-at-the-effie-tickets-721046739207
Myles from Home
“Myles from Home is an offspring from the “classic” era of rock, when amps were stacked on amps and the louder you sang, the harder you rocked. Though the Linden, Manitoba native channels his inner rock god, he does so quietly at times, amongst folk-rock instrumentation.” -Gray Owl Point. Often found outside naked (his friends call him Beach Santa), Myles enjoys singing, playing guitar and harmonica and splits his time between measuring neutrons from nuclear fusion experiments and singing songs about love. He’s joined by a rhythm section that keeps it funky and the sound of their three piece could be described as folk rock going on a successful first date with jazz funk.
James Blonde
“So which one of you is James Blonde?”, we get this question all the time. The answer is quite simple: ALL THREE of us! Phil, Steph & Neil comprise the entity that is James Blonde. These multi talented men have been writing bad jokes and great music together forming the band you know as James Blonde. Making their grand entrance onto the music scene in their hometown of Niagara Falls on NYE 2017, with their first concert as James Blonde, they opened for Sam Roberts Band and Serena Ryder. Following their full length self-titled release in 2017, the lead single “Heartbreak” was picked up by major Spotify playlists and Starbucks, adding the song to its in-store radio across the globe. “Sh!tshow”, the bands follow-up single in 2019, reached #96 on the US Top 40 chart.
RETROFILE
By combining the melody driven hooks of 80s pop, the rhythmic pulse of disco and the guitar/synth interplay of 00’s rock, RETROFILE burst onto the alternative music scene in 2017 with the release of their debut single Two Words. Recorded in twin brothers Luke and Noah Martino’s makeshift studio, the single became a suprise word of mouth sensation, garnering hundreds of thousands of streams within months of release and kickstarting their career. In 2019, with a wave of sold out live shows under their belts and an enthusiastic fan base backing them, RETROFILE released their debut EP Heard It All Before. Spawning two successful singles (Running and Heard It All Before), the EP saw the twins invigorate their sound and look with a blend of new wave and modern pop sensibilities. Although the global pandemic halted their live performance ambitions, RETROFILE took the downtime as chance to write and perfect material for their next EP “Lost In Sound” (out September 14 2023). RETROFILE were selected as a showcase act for Canadian Music Week 2023 and will be touring the UK + Western Canada to promote the “Lost In Sound” EP.
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/myles-from-home-w-james-blonde-and-retrofile-live-at-the-effie-tickets-721046739207

The Freudian Slips present: Dungeons & Dragons Improv
2023-10-26 20:00 - 23:30
The Freudian Slips’ new D&D season continues in episode 3! New Heroes! New Villains! Same fickle dice!
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/668595245377
No Dungeon & Dragons knowledge required, but a love of fantasy and comedy is welcomed!
The Freudian Slips is the hottest Improvised Comedy Troupe in Kamloops! Bringing monthly improv shows to the city in four distinct improv styles, no matter what form they take you are guaranteed a night of hilarity. Boasting a new cast for 2022, expect some new and familiar faces and the same side-splitting humour you’ve come to know since 2015.
Chimera Members are able to buy TWO tickets at Chimera Member Pricing (a savings of ten bucks!). Chimera Memberships are valid for one year. Don’t have a Chimera membership? Purchase one with your tickets at the checkout to get membership pricing on two tickets.
Doors 7:30pm; Show 8:00pm
Tickets $25 + eventbrite fees

Chimera Member Pricing $15+ eventbrite fees
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/668595245377
(No fees if you buy in person at the Effie!)

DREW'S KAMCOMEDYFEST
2023-10-21 19:00 - 23:30, 2023-10-20 19:00 - 23:30, 2023-10-19 19:00 - 23:30, 2023-10-18 20:00 - 23:30
Get ready for The Grand Slam of Comedy!
Over 20 of Canada’s best comedians are coming to Kamloops Oct 18-21st for Drew’s KamComedyFest!
Comedians include Brittany Lyseng, Patrick Maliha, Dale Ward, Steve McGowan, Amber Harper-Young, Dino Archie and many more!
2 venues, 4 days, 10 shows!
Shows will be held at The Paramount Theatre and the Effie Arts Collective!
Drew’s KamComedyFest Starts October 18th
Sponsored by Next Gen Electric, Lapper Security, Rivershore Ram and Bry’s Custom Automotive
For tickets and full schedule, go to www.kamcomedyfest.ca

Jordan Klassen and David Vertesi - Margins Tour
2023-10-15 19:00 - 23:30
Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriters Jordan Klassen and David Vertesi (of Hey Ocean!) bring their Margins Tour to Kamloops at The Effie Arts Collective on Sunday October 15th.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door (general admission)
Students: $15 advance or $20 at the door (with valid Student ID)

TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/699449772097

About Jordan Klassen
Jordan Klassen’s seventh album, Glossolalia, which was released in 2022 and recorded during the pandemic without a large studio or much fuss, could probably best be described as a blessing in disguise. The singer songwriter and producer from Vancouver mostly withdrew in order to write and record, composing the album with mostly vocals and guitar, creating a subtly blossoming collection of songs that perhaps nailed his “fairy folk for troubled times” approach better than ever before. Klassen seemingly tapped into a new creative well, as Glossolalia was only the first half of the material written and recorded in this period. “Cocoon” is the first taste from this forthcoming sisterly companion. More details and new music are to follow.

About David Vertesi
A multi-faceted artist, David Vertesi is best known as the bassist with the popular Canadian pop group Hey Ocean!, but he has also collaborated with a wide range of other artists and established himself as a promising singer and songwriter with a burgeoning solo career. A native of Vancouver, Vertesi developed an interest in music when he was young and began writing songs when he was 13 years old. His big break came when he saw singer Ashleigh Ball and guitarist David Beckingham playing a club show, and told the duo he was just the man to play bass for them. Ball and Beckingham decided to give Vertesi a try, and Hey Ocean! was born. Incorporating witty lyrics with light funk and Caribbean rhythms, Hey Ocean! slowly but surely developed a mass following in Canada, releasing their albums — 2006’s Stop Looking Like Music and 2009’s It’s Easier to Be Somebody Else — through their own Pop Machine label. As Hey Ocean! became increasingly successful, Vertesi began branching out and working with a number of promising artists, including hip-hop artist Shad K., indie pop vocalist Hannah Georgas, and Jose Miguel Contreras of the group By Divine Right. Vertesi also began performing with the over-the-top electronics meets garage-pop band Topless Gay Love Tekno Party. But in 2010, he took a break from the lighthearted music that had been his trademark and focused on more personal concerns as he recorded his first solo effort. 2010’s Cardiography was a witty but emotionally potent set of songs about the upsides and downsides of relationships; produced by Vertesi and Contreras, the album received strong reviews and Vertesi played a number of solo shows in support as his schedule with Hey Ocean! permitted. (Bio by Mark Deming)

TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/699449772097
