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SUMMARY:DREW'S KAMCOMEDYFEST
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for The Grand Slam of Comedy!\nOver 20 of Canada’s best comedians are coming to Kamloops Oct 18-21st for Drew’s KamComedyFest!\nComedians include Brittany Lyseng\, Patrick Maliha\, Dale Ward\, Steve McGowan\, Amber Harper-Young\, Dino Archie and many more!\n2 venues\, 4 days\, 10 shows!\nShows will be held at The Paramount Theatre and the Effie Arts Collective!\nDrew’s KamComedyFest Starts October 18th\nSponsored by Next Gen Electric\, Lapper Security\, Rivershore Ram and Bry’s Custom Automotive\nFor tickets and full schedule\, go to www.kamcomedyfest.ca
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/drews-kamcomedyfest/2023-10-20/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:DREW'S KAMCOMEDYFEST
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for The Grand Slam of Comedy!\nOver 20 of Canada’s best comedians are coming to Kamloops Oct 18-21st for Drew’s KamComedyFest!\nComedians include Brittany Lyseng\, Patrick Maliha\, Dale Ward\, Steve McGowan\, Amber Harper-Young\, Dino Archie and many more!\n2 venues\, 4 days\, 10 shows!\nShows will be held at The Paramount Theatre and the Effie Arts Collective!\nDrew’s KamComedyFest Starts October 18th\nSponsored by Next Gen Electric\, Lapper Security\, Rivershore Ram and Bry’s Custom Automotive\nFor tickets and full schedule\, go to www.kamcomedyfest.ca
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/drews-kamcomedyfest/2023-10-19/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:DREW'S KAMCOMEDYFEST
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for The Grand Slam of Comedy!\nOver 20 of Canada’s best comedians are coming to Kamloops Oct 18-21st for Drew’s KamComedyFest!\nComedians include Brittany Lyseng\, Patrick Maliha\, Dale Ward\, Steve McGowan\, Amber Harper-Young\, Dino Archie and many more!\n2 venues\, 4 days\, 10 shows!\nShows will be held at The Paramount Theatre and the Effie Arts Collective!\nDrew’s KamComedyFest Starts October 18th\nSponsored by Next Gen Electric\, Lapper Security\, Rivershore Ram and Bry’s Custom Automotive\nFor tickets and full schedule\, go to www.kamcomedyfest.ca
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/drews-kamcomedyfest/2023-10-18/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231015T233000
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SUMMARY:Jordan Klassen and David Vertesi - Margins Tour
DESCRIPTION: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.\nTickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door (general admission)\nStudents: $15 advance or $20 at the door (with valid Student ID)\n\nTICKETS:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/699449772097\n\nAbout Jordan Klassen\nJordan 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.\n\nAbout David Vertesi\nA 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)\n\n\nTICKETS:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/699449772097
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/jordan-klassen-and-david-vertesi-margins-tour/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Kamloops Burlesque - I Hear Dead People
DESCRIPTION:It’s spooky season!\nJoin Kamloops Burlesque on Saturday Oct 14 as we move into the time of year where the veil between the land of the living and the dead is thinnest. Our “I Hear Dead People” show will consist primarily of acts created to the music of artists who are no longer with us\, their voices raising from beyond the grave.\nWe have a very special treat (no tricks!) this show\, with our guest headliner\, Déjà Louve! Déjà Louve has been performing burlesque since 2014\, prowling her way across stages in Canada\, the United States\, and Panama. With a love of sultry blues and heavy-hitting industrial\, Déjà pairs classic elegance with raw\, carnal power into a performance style you’ll want to see over and over again.\nAccompanying Déjà will be our special guest performer\, Vivian Brass! Vivian Brass appeared on the burlesque scene when she took the first of many classes with the Vancouver Burlesque Company in early 2019. Her love for this sensual art only grew from then on. She has since performed with Cabaret Calgary\, April O’Peel Productions\, Queen City Burlesque Expo and many other shows.\nRosie Bubbles\, Mona Moore\, Coco-A-Gogo\, Ms Coco Creme\, Wilder DeFleur\, Tintina Tundra\, and The Conjuring will be hitting the stage alongside our amazingly talented guests\, bringing you all the spooky Halloweeny good times you could possibly need.\nOur Hostess\, Misty Vine\, will be there to guide you on your journey into the world beyond the living.\nDress up for our costume contest and win prizes from our sponsors at The Scarlet Apple\, Exposed Wax Art Studio\, and Studio Micah!\nJoin us at The Effie Arts Collective at 422 Tranquille Rd on Saturday\, October 14th.\n19+ show\nEARLY SHOW – Doors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/…/kamloops-burlesque-presents…\nLATE SHOW – Doors at 9:00pm\, show at 9:30pm\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/…/kamloops-burlesque-presents…\n*BE SURE TO CHECK THE TIME YOU ARE PURCHASING FOR!*\n20$ tickets\, available on Eventbrite.\nSponsored by RDC Photography\, Instinct Adornment\, The Scarlet Apple\, Infernol Arts\, Studio Micah\, Exposed Wax Art Studio\, and The Book Place!
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/828/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlesque
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SUMMARY:Misfit Night Market: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!
DESCRIPTION:♥︎Hi uglies♥︎\nSpooky season is upon us!\nFriday The 13th occurs in October this year\, and to celebrate our FAVOURITE time of the year\, Misfit Night Market will once again be taking over The Effie Arts Collective and Oddfellows and Rebekah’s Hall for an extra special\, ooky spooky night of shopping with your local freaks!\nCostumes are welcome and encouraged for this event! We all know Spirit Halloween is already open\, so why not get extra use out of your overpriced Halloween costume?!\nWhen: Friday\, October 13th 2022\, 5-10 pm\nWhere: The Effie Arts Collective (422 Tranquille Road) AND Oddfellow’s & Rebekah’s Hall (423 Tranquille Rd)\nVENDORS:\nA & K vinyl and collectables\nAlex Marx of Creators Coven\nAves Creations\nChained in the ‘Loops\nDirty Druid Soap Co\nGhost Story\nHaus of Misfit\nJupiter Bloom Art\nKitchen Witch Thrift\nLemp’s Lines\nLunalesca Apothecary & Abyssal Emporium\nMaria Elisabeth\nMystic Moon Tattoos\nnierv3D\nPinsomnia Designs\nRebecca Jones-Howe\nRebel Craft Farm\nRivers Pretty Things\nTheysister\nThree Raccoons\nTumulusHare\nZorya & Zvarog\nPLUS!\nBigfoot Tattoos is back with another Flash Night! Visit them at 445 Tranquille Rd from 4-9pm to get some spooky flash! First come first served\, limited capacity!\nHold on to your dookie\, it’s about to get spooky!\nMisfit Night Market takes place on the traditional\, unceded\, and unsurrendured territory of the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc First Nation. We stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island.
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/836/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Market
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SUMMARY:Kamloops Comedy Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:1/$10 General Admission\n\nFree for Performers & Eff Buddies\nDoors 7:30pm\nComedy 8-10pm\n16+\n\nKamloops 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.
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/kamloops-comedy-open-mic/2023-10-11/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Comedy Night Starring Jacob Samuel and Steve McGowan
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – Unfortunately\, due to the wildfire in Kelowna\, Jacob and Steve have been evacuated and are unable to attend tonight. \nSettle into The Effie\, the best kept secret on the Northshore of Kamloops\, and experience stand up the way it is meant to be experienced. \nEARLY SHOW HEADLINER JACOB SAMUEL \nJacob Samuel is a Juno award-winning stand-up comic\, cartoonist\, and writer known for his clever and insightful comedy. His many TV performances have aired nationally in Canada on the CBC\, The Comedy Network\, and Crave. On radio\, Jacob can be heard on Sirius XM and CBC’s “The Debaters.” He has appeared multiple times at the Montreal Just for Laughs and Winnipeg Comedy Festivals. In 2021\, Jacob won the Juno award for “Comedy Album of the Year.”Jacob has also had cartoons published in The New Yorker even though he did terribly in middle school art class. \nEarly Show Doors 630pm Comedy 7pm \nTICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/686291505367 \n______________________________________________ \nLATE SHOW HEADLINER STEVE MCGOWAN \nSteve McGowan combines storytelling with crowd work making him a favorite with audiences across Canada. For years\, his hyper and cheeky onstage rage has made him a fantastic comedic presence. Featuring at venues coast to coast\, Steve has also opened for Jon Dore\, Dave Foley\, Rory Scovel\, Chappelle’s Show’s Donell Rawlings\, Iliza Shlesinger\, Ian Bagg\, Dave Coulier\, Tony Rock & more! His debut comedy album released in 2022 called ‘Pleasantly Offensive’ is available on all platforms. \n“You can see how much fun he and the audience are having together. It’s very fun to watch.” – Seinfeld’s Steve Hytner  \n“Steve is either insane or playing it perfectly.” – Full House’s Dave Coulier  \nLate Show Doors 845 Comedy 9pm \nTICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/686291505367
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/comedy-night-starring-jacob-samuel-and-steve-mcgowan/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:The Freudian Slips present: Dungeons & Dragons Improv
DESCRIPTION:The Freudian Slips’ new D&D season begins! New Heroes! New Villains! Same fickle dice!\nNo Dungeon & Dragons knowledge required\, but a love of fantasy and comedy is welcomed!\nThe 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 2023\, expect some new and familiar faces and the same sidesplitting humour you’ve come to know since 2015.\nChimera 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.\n\nDoors 7:30pm; Show 8:00pm\nTickets $20 + eventbrite fees\n(No fees if you buy in person at the Effie!)\n\nTICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/665776715077
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/786/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230812T220000
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SUMMARY:Misfit Night Market: Pride was a RIOT!
DESCRIPTION:HAPPY PRIDE!\nMisfit Night Market will once again be taking over The Effie Arts Collective and Oddfellows and Rebekah’s Hall for an summer night of shopping with your local queerdos!\nWhen: Saturday\, August 12th 2022\, 5-10 pm\nWhere: The Effie Arts Collective (422 Tranquille Road) AND Oddfellow’s & Rebekah’s Hall (423 Tranquille Rd)\nMEET THE MISFITS:\nAves Creations\nBear and bee arts & crafts\nCartoon Lizzy\nChapel of Chains\nCourt Makes\nCrystal creatrix\nDeadly Threadin\nEternal Afterlife Creations\nFlustered Geek\nHamzdidis creations\nHaus of Misfit\nHigh Voltage Habitat\nHrtshpdfruit\nJupiter Bloom Art\nKamloops Pride\nKetchup N Liquor\nKuzina Messer Culinaire\nLadys Stuff & Things\nLiving Dead Metals\nLunalesca Apothecary & Abyssal Emporium\nMango Magpies\nMaria Elisabeth\nNew Nerd Novelties\nSparrow Homemade\nTheysister\nUnicorn Wishes\nQuestions about this event? Hit us up at misfitnightmarket@gmail.com\nMisfit Night Market takes place on the traditional\, unceded\, and unsurrendured territory of the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc First Nation.
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/misfit-night-market-pride-was-a-riot/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230808T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230808T230000
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SUMMARY:A Way Home Kamloops presents Oscar's Hollow\, with special guest Jeremy Kneeshaw
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/681134931917 \nDoors: 7:30pm. Music: 8:00. Tickets $15 in advance. $20 at the door.  \nA Way Home Kamloops presents an all-ages live music fundraiser featuring Oscar’s Hollow with Jeremy Kneeshaw- all proceeds go towards A Way Home Kamloops (https://www.awayhomekamloops.com/)  \nOscar’s Hollow is a Saskatoon-based rock band formed in 2016. With songs that \ntypically blend first-person storytelling with the frankness of a good confession\, \nthe group’s music evokes comparisons to outfits like The Band or Blue Rodeo \nthe way a yellow 1974 F150 might remind you of the late-summer sun on the \nprairies. \nThe band’s current lineup consists of Kris Mihilewicz playing guitar\, Byron Shaw \non bass\, Kurt Burnett on the drums and Darryl Dozlaw playing mostly keys. Lead \nvocal duties are shared between Mihilewicz and Dozlaw\, with everyone \ncontributing background vocals. \nHaving self-produced two EP’s: Oscar’s Hollow (2018) and Now Playing (2019)\, \nthe band is currently developing new music with the recording of a full-length \nalbum on the horizon. Whether headlining or supporting\, Oscar’s Hollow delivers \na dynamic\, fun live show. \n\nDoors: 7:30pm. Music: 8:00. Tickets $15 in advance. $20 at the door.  \nTICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/681134931917
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/a-way-home-kamloops-presents-oscars-hollow-with-special-guest-jeremy-kneeshaw/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230805T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230805T200000
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SUMMARY:The Freudian Slips Improv: The Floor is Lava
DESCRIPTION:The Freudian Slips’ new season begins! Improv comedy\, theatre\, and a new complication: The floor is lava! What does that mean? Find out from the comfort of the VIP table! \nThe 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 2023\, expect some new and familiar faces and the same sidesplitting humour you’ve come to know since 2015. \nChimera 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. Don’t forget to reserve your table by choosing the table option with your tickets. \nDoors 7:30pm\, Show 8pm\, Tickets $20 + fees \nTICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/660150095707 \n 
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/the-freudian-slips-improv-the-floor-is-lava/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230729T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230729T220000
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SUMMARY:The Freudian Slips Improv Presents: Strip n' Sip
DESCRIPTION:The Freudian Slips are good at improv… but are they still good at it when they’re trashed? Find out from the comfort of the VIP table! \nThe 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 sidesplitting humour you’ve come to know since 2015.  \nChimera 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. Don’t forget to reserve your table by choosing the table option with your tickets.  \nDoors 7:30pm  \nShow 8pm  \nTickets $20 + fees \nTICKETS:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/639712937617 
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/the-freudian-slips-improv-presents-strip-n-sip/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230328T065504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T040842Z
UID:10000304-1688238000-1688238000@effieartsco.ca
SUMMARY:Kamloops Burlesque
DESCRIPTION:This July 1st\, join Kamloops Burlesque as we explore the world of Myths and the realm of Magic! Rosie Bubbles\, The Cream Puffs\, Mona Moore\, Coco-A-Gogo\, Ivy Nyx\, The Laps of Luxury\, The Rainbow Puffs\, Ms Coco Creme\, and Lasha Wild will be hitting the stage.\nMisty Vine will be there to guide you on your journey through these magical realms!\nDress up for our best dressed costume contest and win prizes from our sponsors at The Scarlet Apple\, Exposed Wax Art Studio\, and Studio Micah!\n\n19+ show\n20$ tickets+fees\n\nEARLY SHOW – Doors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm\nTICKETS:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kamloops-burlesque-presents-myth-and-magic-tickets-661913760877\n\nLATE SHOW – Doors at 9:00pm\, show at 9:30pm\nTICKETS:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kamloops-burlesque-presents-myth-and-magic-tickets-661913811027\n\n\nSponsored by RDC Photography\, Instinct Adornment\, The Scarlet Apple\, Infernol Art Productions\, Studio Micah\, Exposed Wax Art Studio\, and The Book Place!
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/kamloops-burlesque/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlesque
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230630T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230620T033911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T035658Z
UID:10000324-1688155200-1688155200@effieartsco.ca
SUMMARY:Almost Canada Day Comedy At The Effie
DESCRIPTION:Join Ty Boissonault\, Kate Belton\, Daragh Turner\, Will Corry and Ernie Ware for a hilarious evening of laughs to kick start your long weekend \nDoors 7:30pm Comedy 8pm 16+event $20 +fees \nTICKETS: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/651089284577
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/almost-canada-day-comedy-at-the-effie/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230624T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230624T233000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230517T014115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T045005Z
UID:10000309-1687636800-1687649400@effieartsco.ca
SUMMARY:6Cell Entertainment Presents Cody Lawless
DESCRIPTION:6Cell Entertainment is back in The Effie with the best Hip Hop shows in Kamloops with headliner Cody Lawless. \nCody Lawless is the indie-pop evolution of Mission\, BC singer/songwriter Cody James Henn\, formerly known as KNOWN. After touring North America and garnering over 30 million streams under his KNOWN. project\, Cody has transitioned from his previous sound\, to one that feels truer to his authentic self. \n6Cell Entertainment is a collective of local MCs\, mixers\, beatmakers\, and artists devoted to making a scene in Kamloops.  \nALL AGES\n7pm Doors 8pm Show\n$25 + fees \nTICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/635649483717
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/6cell-entertainment-presents-cody-lawless/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230622T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230622T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230517T060258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T060321Z
UID:10000311-1687464000-1687471200@effieartsco.ca
SUMMARY:You're Hired Comedy Tour Starring Abbas Wahab
DESCRIPTION:Stand-up comedian and social media sensation\, Abbas Wahab\, hits the road on a Canada-wide tour showcasing his new stand-up hour! \nAbbas Wahab is a prolific comedian and actor. He’s been a staple of Canadian comedy for nearly a decade\, a regular on CBC’s The Debaters\, and has been featured on Just For Laughs and Winnipeg Comedy Festivals. \nYou may know him from his viral online “job interview” series which parodies the hiring process of popular companies and careers. He’s back and ready to kick-off his second nation-wide tour with all new material! \nHosted by comedian Jordan Policicchio (One of Canada’s fastest-rising comedians. In a few short years\, he’s a club regular at Absolute Comedy\, The Corner Comedy Club and Comedy Bar and just got back from opening for Che Durena at the New York Comedy Club. His lightning-quick wit and dry delivery make him obnoxiously relatable\, with fans consistently saying\, “that’s so true.” \nDoors 7:30pm\nComedy 8pm\n$25 +fees \nTICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/625940042517 \n 
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/youre-hired-comedy-tour-starring-abbas-wahab/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230621T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230621T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230325T214743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T233611Z
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SUMMARY:Kamloops Comedy Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:1/$10 General Admission\n\nFree for Performers & Eff Buddies\nDoors 7:30pm\nComedy 8-10pm\n16+\n\nKamloops 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.
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/kamloops-comedy-open-mic/2023-06-21/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230609T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230609T233000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230328T065151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T055642Z
UID:10000301-1686340800-1686353400@effieartsco.ca
SUMMARY:Stubbs and The
DESCRIPTION:Stubbs and The are ever-enigmatic. The evolving nature of their name reflects the organic spontaneity of their sound. Rooted in Rossland\, BC\, this 5-piece first bloomed playing crowd-pleasing covers before transforming into their independent\, theatrical ori. \nFrom head banging to their Italian metal song Cannibali\, or ballroom dancing to Barb’s Waltz from their 10 part Odyssey of Barbara T.\, the crowds can’t help but join their wacky\, whimsical\, wingdings. \nWith Special Guest to be announced! \nAll Ages\nDoors 730pm Show 8pm \n$15 +fees \nTICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/637070203127
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/stubbs-and-the/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230607T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230607T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230325T214743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T233611Z
UID:10000023-1686168000-1686175200@effieartsco.ca
SUMMARY:Kamloops Comedy Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:1/$10 General Admission\n\nFree for Performers & Eff Buddies\nDoors 7:30pm\nComedy 8-10pm\n16+\n\nKamloops 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.
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/kamloops-comedy-open-mic/2023-06-07/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230601T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230328T065601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T025928Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy Night Starring Alex Mackenzie
DESCRIPTION:$25 + fees\nDoors 6:30pm\nComedy 7pm\n19+ \nAlex Mackenzie is fresh off of his international coast to coast tour of Australia and is back in Canada ready to make you laugh! When Mackenzie takes the stage you immediately feel like he could be your best friend. With his resting happy face and positive attitude we guarantee you  will leave the show feeling better than when you got there. Don’t miss your chance to see this truly unique world class performer! \nAlex Mackenzie has been described as a happiness cheerleader. “A genuinely funny man with a sincere desire to spread happiness” says Stage Whispers Australia. Alex Mackenzie lives in BC\, but he could live anywhere! In 2019 Mackenzie quit his six-figure job\, sold his house and moved into an RV to chase his stand-up dreams! Now he is in international demand – Mackenzie tours around the world performing in sold out theatres. He’s performed at the Melbourne Comedy Festival\, is the Host of the Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour and his charisma and clever joke writing have gained him rapid popularity online that’s increasing daily with his videos reaching over 60 million views! He often gets recognized in public and is asked to move his RV. \n“His Charisma and Clever joke writing have made Mackenzie Canada’s fastest rising comic with his jokes being viewed over 60 million times online” – Vancouver Guardian \nTICKET LINK: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/612082283587
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/alex-mackenzie/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T233000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230328T061157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T025520Z
UID:10000285-1685214000-1685230200@effieartsco.ca
SUMMARY:Afternoon Delight Presents Love. Sex. Magic. A Coming Out Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Early Show Doors 6:30 Show 7pm\nLate Show Doors 9pm Show 9:30\n19+ \nTickets $20 + Eventbrite fees \nTICKET LINK: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/601091198957 \n  \nAfternoon Delight presents LOVE. SEX. MAGIC. A coming out soirée… \nThe Kamloops Performance Arts scene is growing! Afternoon Delight is excited to be bringing a new show experience to The Effie Arts Collective. Join us for an evening of dance\, music\, comedy\, and drag! All things love\, sex\, and magic! \nAfternoon Delight is a collective of independent artists combining heels dancing with the art of burlesque. \nPerformances by Afternoon Delight\, Wilder DeFleurs\, Ruby Snapdragon\, and more! \nEarly Show: 6:30PM Doors\, 7PM Show \nLate Show: 9PM Doors\, 9:30PM show \nTickets $20 + Eventbrite fees \nTICKET LINK: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/601091198957 \n  \n 
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/afternoon-delight-presents-love-sex-magic-a-coming-out-soiree/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlesque
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230526T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230526T233000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230517T054747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T060507Z
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SUMMARY:Nomad with Padova and Burn It All
DESCRIPTION:NOMAD comes to Kamloops to rock with local thrashers PADOVA and metalheads BURN IT ALL \nALL AGES METAL SHOW\nDOORS 7:30pm SHOW 8:00pm \n$15+fees \nTICKETS:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/634498511127
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/nomad-with-padova-and-burn-it-all/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230525T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230517T013012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T013150Z
UID:10000308-1685041200-1685052000@effieartsco.ca
SUMMARY:We Used To Date! Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Join Kate Belton and Matt Baker in a comedy show loosely based on breakups\, relationships and love. The last show sold out and was one of the best comedy shows this year! \nAs seen at JFL Northwest and heard on CBC’s Laugh Out Loud\, Kate and Matt are two of the Interior’s best comedians. \nDoors 6:30 Comedy 7pm\n19+ Licensed event\n$20 + fees \nTICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/632756370337
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/we-used-to-date-comedy-show-2/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230524T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230524T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230325T214743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T233611Z
UID:10000021-1684958400-1684965600@effieartsco.ca
SUMMARY:Kamloops Comedy Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:1/$10 General Admission\n\nFree for Performers & Eff Buddies\nDoors 7:30pm\nComedy 8-10pm\n16+\n\nKamloops 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.
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/kamloops-comedy-open-mic/2023-05-24/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230520T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230520T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230328T065345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T043313Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Comedy
DESCRIPTION:$20 + fees\nDoors 7:30pm\nComedy 8pm\n19+ Licensed Event \nFresh off his appearance in Canada’s Got Talent (CTV)\, Scott Porteous (Herbert Henries) is on tour with friends\, Frank Russo (Sudbury LOL Festival) and Mike Payne (Cottage Country Comedy Festival).\nThis stand-up comedy trio is a guaranteed laugh\, whether it’s with them\, at them or around them. \nSCOTT PORTEOUS AKA HERBERT HENRIES \nONE MAN\, MULTIPLE ACTS \nScott Porteous – Scott is one of Canada’s youngest comedy veterans. He’s not even 40 and has already been performing stand-up comedy for nearly 20 years. Some of Scott’s accolades include performing at The Winnipeg Comedy Festival\, The World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas and most recently had his alter-ego featured on Canada’s Got Talent. Scott’s style of comedy is quick\, and quirky\, with a hybrid of intelligent and just plain dumb jokes. Scott is very awkward but in a charming way… he thinks.\nHerbert Henries – Mr. Henries is the one-and-only “Comedy Dangerist” in the world! Most likely because he also invented “Comedy Dangerism”. To put it simply\, Herbert performs “Acts of Danger” while telling jokes. Herbert has been in and around comedy for less than a year and has already left his mark on Canadian Comedy. Herbert recently performed in front of the judges at Canada’s Got Talent and was told by Howie Mandel that he is “Winnipeg’s greatest comedy export”. Whether it be by his unique “dangerist-stunts”\, his jokes or his awkward yet endearing personality\, Herbert Henries is the definition of the phrase “one of a kind” \nFRANK RUSSO \nFROM CONCEPT to ABSURDITY \nFrank Russo – Frank has the unique ability to take the mundane and drag it into the absurd. Having performed in comedy clubs and indie shows across Canada for over 9 years\, Frank uses his charm\, quick wit and intelligent humour to connect with audiences from all walks of life. Now based in Calgary\, Frank has previously produced and hosted weekly comedy shows in Toronto and Halifax\, performed in festivals including Sudbury Laugh Out Loud festival\, The World Series of Comedy\, The Thunder Bay Comedy Festival\, and was a featured act in The Human Condition Cross-Canada Comedy Tour in 2019. \nMIKE PAYNE \nANOTHER SILLY MAN-CHILD \nMike Payne – Mike has been a key-player in the Toronto Comedy Scene for 6 years and has toured most of North America and Edinburgh (Scotland). Mike has worked with Yuk Yuks\, Absolute Comedy\,\nRick Bronson’s The Comic Strip and runs his acclaimed monthly show; The Stand-Up Show with Mike Payne at the world famous Comedy Bar. Mike has worked with acts including Rick Mercer\, Jeremy Hotz\, Ali Siddiq\, Simon Rakoff\, Martha Chaves\, Casey Corbin\, Cedric Newman and Aaron Berg. Mike has also appeared in festivals including The Cottage Country Comedy Festival\, The Dirty Bird Comedy Festival\, The Brantford Comedy Festival and was a winner of the Gemini Comedy Festival along side Al Val.\nMike is most commonly recognised from Burger King’s Impossible Whopper commercial (National Campaign\, 2021) as the “that’s pretty good” guy. \nTICKETS: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/diy-comedy-tour-starring-scott-porteous-frank-russo-mike-pay-tickets-607992831927
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/diy-comedy/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230519T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230519T233000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230422T055507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T061145Z
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SUMMARY:SPENDO & THE VIDOS LIVE AT THE EFFIE
DESCRIPTION:Two of Vancouver’s most popular upcoming bands SPENDO & THE VIDOS team up for a diverse night of rock n roll  \nDOORS 7PM \nTOMMY CARSON 730 \nTHE VIDOS 830 \nSPENDO 945 \nSPENDO\nBased out of Vancouver BC\, Spendo is made up of five like-hearted\, experienced multi-instrumentalists. Sharing a love for modern & classic rock\, they exude a 1970’s California vibe\, drawing inspiration from and paying respect to the music of that timeless era. \nIn 2022\, Spendo ventured into “The Great Unknown”\, turning heads with their well-received single “Fighter\,” followed recently by their second single “Easy to Lie”\, both of which were recorded with legendary Canadian producer Danny Craig (Default\, One Bad Son) who also produced their second EP “The Great Unknown” released March 11th 2023. \nThe band’s powerful live performance has led them to many sold out hometown shows. They’ve also landed on some big stages\, rubbing elbows with Canadian Rock Royalty (PRISM\, 54-40\, and Daniel Wesley). They were also crowned “Best In Vancouver” 2022. These five fine gentlemen have been itching to show the world what they’re capable of\, and their long and fruitful journey is only just beginning. \n“I believe they have what it takes to get to the next level. They are great people\, they have a kick ass show and I believe they’re going places.” -Mike Fraser AC/DC\, AEROSMITH \n“If you are looking for a band that rocks hard – That plays laid back funky grooves as well as heavy blues based grooves – with killer harmonies-\, this is the band for you !! The world is in need of a band like Spendo !!!” -Danny Miranda BLUE OYSTER CULT \nTHE VIDOS\nThe Vidos (rhymes with “Speedos”) are three gringos from British Columbia\, Canada with an affinity for pop hooks\, creative drumming\, and stacked harmonies — and fuzz on all of ‘em. They started making music together in high school\, cracking the Top 40 in Canadian Active Rock with their songs “Car Trouble” and “Perfect Stranger”. \nAlongside longtime producer Danny Craig\, The Vidos have arrived at a sound playfully described as “sludge pop” and look forward to releasing a collection of brand new material fitting that description in 2023. \nPrior to March 2020\, the boys had toured the country nine times in the span of 3 and a half years\, including a “hellish” 7-month stint living on their tour bus in Toronto in an effort to demolish their comfort zone and perform on a nightly basis. Known for their witty lyrics and onstage banter\, The Vidos have gradually cultivated their live show into an immersive\, genre-bending\, fourth-wall-shattering performance and have become one of Canada’s most promising and unpredictable groups in the process. \nTheir debut record “Right in the Kisser!” is out everywhere now! \nTICKETS:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spendo-the-vidos-live-at-the-effie-arts-collective-tickets-612563693497
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/spendo-the-vidos-live-at-the-effie/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230513T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230328T063905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T033315Z
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SUMMARY:Chimera Theatre Presents The Hydra Performing Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/618028930167 \nChimera Theatre’s Hydra Festival is back!  \nFeaturing local\, new and innovative works of comedy\, theatre and the obscure\, audiences will be treated to fantastically fun and brave works made by artists residing in the Kamloops area.  \nThe Festival will run from April 27th to May 13th 2023 at The Effie Arts Collective\, located at 422 Tranquille Road.  \n\nIndividual Tickets: $15 (save the eventbrite fees by buying advance tickets in-person at The Effie!)\nThree-Headed Rush Pass: Three shows for $40\nSix-headed Rush Pass: Six shows for $60\nFestival Pass: All Shows for $130\nFestival Supporter: All shows + T-shirt/perks for $165\nChimera Theatre Membership: Join us and get discounts on future shows\, news updates\, and more! $10\n\nPLEASE EMAIL info@chimeratheatre.com TO RESERVE SHOWS WITH THE MULTI-SHOW PASSES \nFEATURING: \nPreview Night with The Daytime Highs \n\nA chance to catch previews of some of the festival’s shows\, featuring local dance hall funk band\, The Daytime Highs!\nDoors at 7!\n\n\nBurlesque Improv \n\nKamloops Burlesque is bringing you Burlesque Improv! Gone is the security blanket of the known choreography\, well thought out costumes\, and pre-planned props. On this stage performers will spin a giant wheel – the wheel will have a selection of 10 great songs\, 10 terrible songs\, and 1 Performer Pick each! They will then draw from a hat of random props – half good\, half bad. Join performers Rosie Bubbles\, Ivy Nyx\, Dahlia Divine\, Lasha Wild\, and Ms Coco Creme as our hostess Misty Vine guides them through the most terrifying nights of their performance careers! \n\n\nApprox. 60 min\n\nThat Canadian Magician presents: M is for Magic \n\n“M is for Magic” is a fun\, spellbinding\, and inspiring magic show that will captivate audiences of all ages. Through mesmerizing illusions\, astonishing tricks\, and a powerful message of following your dreams\, this show will transport you to a world where anything is possible.\nApprox. 60 min\n\n\nCaught in a Necromance: a 5e One-shot Liveplay \n\nTabletop gaming is Theatre first and a game second. That’s the philosophy of Comedian\, Improviser\, and Game Master Andrew Robertson as he brings you Caught in a Necromance\, a one-shot dungeon adventure! This is a live play of you-know-what roleplaying game\, with local actors\, gamers\, and comedians as the players. It’s a new set of players every show\, so each performance will be totally different! And if you like what you see\, consider taking home a print copy of this brand-new original adventure to run with your group at home!\n\n\nApprox. 180 min with intermission\n\nDr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School  \nThe concept is simple. You watch a performance artist – in our case – a burlesque artist and then you have opportunity to draw them. Performance art meets life drawing. Join our models\, Ivy Nyx and Ms Coco Creme\, and our Hostess Misty Vine for some drinking\, drawing\, and debauchery! Art supplies will be provided\, but you are welcome to bring your own.  \n\nApprox. 60 min\n\nFeeling Crowded with Taryn Anderson \n\nTaryn Anderson has been called many things in her life. Sweet? Of course. Witty? Obviously. Hilarious? Most certainly. But her teachers said it best over the years: boy\, can that girl talk! Come spend an evening with the Okanagan’s self-appointed trans queen of comedy as she weaves her practiced material through a night of chaotic crowd work. The only one feeling crowded will be her. The audience? Mildly sore ribs at best.\nUnder 60 min\n\n\nThe Freudian Slips: Multiverse Improv \n\nThe Freudian Slips are proud to present Multiverse Improv! You’ll see a randomly selected dungeon master lead a pair of randomly selected adventurers on a quest to save the Multiverse. The stakes are high and so is the concept!\nApprox. 90 min\n\n\nHalf-Cut Conspiracies \n\nHosts Todd Sullivan and Carlo Sia dissect some of the kookiest conspiracy theories while under the subtle influence of alcohol and it’s generally a pretty good time.\nApprox. 90 min\n\n\nHow to Tame your Squirrel \n\nA live squirrel taming demonstration! Join Earl Casablanca as he guides you through the perilous world of squirrel taming. What makes the squirrel such a threat? How can you deal with your own squirrel problem? Does the squirrel really have to be tamed? Come find out! \nUnder 60 min\n\n\nBreath-Taking \n\nHydra founding performer Jyelle Vogel returns with Keira Madsen with a live electronic music performance with visual accompaniment\nApprox. 60 min\n\n\nLife with Betty White \n\nBetty White saved my life: songs and stories about how a Golden Girl taught me to reconnect with nature\, time travel\, and love myself. A spoken word tale for animal lovers and tricksters\, jokesters and beautiful bitches\, interspersed with signature tunes from Devon More and her menagerie of musical instruments.\nApprox. 60 min\n\nNew Play Series: Treasure Island \n\nChimera Theatre’s New Play Series returns ! The New Play Series is a staged reading of a new\, never produced script by a local playwright\, giving the author a change to hear their work out lout\, receive feedback\, and work towards a final draft for publication or production. This years presentation is Treasure Island by Zack Fernstrom. Admission for this show is by donation!\nApprox. 120 min with intermission\n\nSweeping Meditations \n\nSweeping Meditations is an interactive\, storytelling comedy which features over 20 brooms\, complex stories of heartbreak\, and some great meditation fart jokes. Winner of the Kelowna Fringe Festival’s 2022 “Pick of the Fringe – Best Solo Show”\, Erin Scott will delight\, inspire\, and get you sweeping in this meditation on life\, love\, and loss. *audience is invited to bring their own brooms from home.\nApprox. 60 min\n\nTonight’s the Night with Zorblax\, Destroyer of Worlds \n\nTonight’s the Night is a live talk show with a strong focus on the arts. Our host\, Zorblax\, Destroyer of Worlds travelled from Mononopolis all the way to Kamloops to explore what art is like here on Earth through the most human medium of all: the late night talk show.\nApprox. 90 min
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/chimera-theatre-presents-the-hydra-performing-arts-festival-9/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230512T230000
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SUMMARY:Chimera Theatre Presents The Hydra Performing Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/618028930167 \nChimera Theatre’s Hydra Festival is back!  \nFeaturing local\, new and innovative works of comedy\, theatre and the obscure\, audiences will be treated to fantastically fun and brave works made by artists residing in the Kamloops area.  \nThe Festival will run from April 27th to May 13th 2023 at The Effie Arts Collective\, located at 422 Tranquille Road.  \n\nIndividual Tickets: $15 (save the eventbrite fees by buying advance tickets in-person at The Effie!)\nThree-Headed Rush Pass: Three shows for $40\nSix-headed Rush Pass: Six shows for $60\nFestival Pass: All Shows for $130\nFestival Supporter: All shows + T-shirt/perks for $165\nChimera Theatre Membership: Join us and get discounts on future shows\, news updates\, and more! $10\n\nPLEASE EMAIL info@chimeratheatre.com TO RESERVE SHOWS WITH THE MULTI-SHOW PASSES \nFEATURING: \nPreview Night with The Daytime Highs \n\nA chance to catch previews of some of the festival’s shows\, featuring local dance hall funk band\, The Daytime Highs!\nDoors at 7!\n\n\nBurlesque Improv \n\nKamloops Burlesque is bringing you Burlesque Improv! Gone is the security blanket of the known choreography\, well thought out costumes\, and pre-planned props. On this stage performers will spin a giant wheel – the wheel will have a selection of 10 great songs\, 10 terrible songs\, and 1 Performer Pick each! They will then draw from a hat of random props – half good\, half bad. Join performers Rosie Bubbles\, Ivy Nyx\, Dahlia Divine\, Lasha Wild\, and Ms Coco Creme as our hostess Misty Vine guides them through the most terrifying nights of their performance careers! \n\n\nApprox. 60 min\n\nThat Canadian Magician presents: M is for Magic \n\n“M is for Magic” is a fun\, spellbinding\, and inspiring magic show that will captivate audiences of all ages. Through mesmerizing illusions\, astonishing tricks\, and a powerful message of following your dreams\, this show will transport you to a world where anything is possible.\nApprox. 60 min\n\n\nCaught in a Necromance: a 5e One-shot Liveplay \n\nTabletop gaming is Theatre first and a game second. That’s the philosophy of Comedian\, Improviser\, and Game Master Andrew Robertson as he brings you Caught in a Necromance\, a one-shot dungeon adventure! This is a live play of you-know-what roleplaying game\, with local actors\, gamers\, and comedians as the players. It’s a new set of players every show\, so each performance will be totally different! And if you like what you see\, consider taking home a print copy of this brand-new original adventure to run with your group at home!\n\n\nApprox. 180 min with intermission\n\nDr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School  \nThe concept is simple. You watch a performance artist – in our case – a burlesque artist and then you have opportunity to draw them. Performance art meets life drawing. Join our models\, Ivy Nyx and Ms Coco Creme\, and our Hostess Misty Vine for some drinking\, drawing\, and debauchery! Art supplies will be provided\, but you are welcome to bring your own.  \n\nApprox. 60 min\n\nFeeling Crowded with Taryn Anderson \n\nTaryn Anderson has been called many things in her life. Sweet? Of course. Witty? Obviously. Hilarious? Most certainly. But her teachers said it best over the years: boy\, can that girl talk! Come spend an evening with the Okanagan’s self-appointed trans queen of comedy as she weaves her practiced material through a night of chaotic crowd work. The only one feeling crowded will be her. The audience? Mildly sore ribs at best.\nUnder 60 min\n\n\nThe Freudian Slips: Multiverse Improv \n\nThe Freudian Slips are proud to present Multiverse Improv! You’ll see a randomly selected dungeon master lead a pair of randomly selected adventurers on a quest to save the Multiverse. The stakes are high and so is the concept!\nApprox. 90 min\n\n\nHalf-Cut Conspiracies \n\nHosts Todd Sullivan and Carlo Sia dissect some of the kookiest conspiracy theories while under the subtle influence of alcohol and it’s generally a pretty good time.\nApprox. 90 min\n\n\nHow to Tame your Squirrel \n\nA live squirrel taming demonstration! Join Earl Casablanca as he guides you through the perilous world of squirrel taming. What makes the squirrel such a threat? How can you deal with your own squirrel problem? Does the squirrel really have to be tamed? Come find out! \nUnder 60 min\n\n\nBreath-Taking \n\nHydra founding performer Jyelle Vogel returns with Keira Madsen with a live electronic music performance with visual accompaniment\nApprox. 60 min\n\n\nLife with Betty White \n\nBetty White saved my life: songs and stories about how a Golden Girl taught me to reconnect with nature\, time travel\, and love myself. A spoken word tale for animal lovers and tricksters\, jokesters and beautiful bitches\, interspersed with signature tunes from Devon More and her menagerie of musical instruments.\nApprox. 60 min\n\nNew Play Series: Treasure Island \n\nChimera Theatre’s New Play Series returns ! The New Play Series is a staged reading of a new\, never produced script by a local playwright\, giving the author a change to hear their work out lout\, receive feedback\, and work towards a final draft for publication or production. This years presentation is Treasure Island by Zack Fernstrom. Admission for this show is by donation!\nApprox. 120 min with intermission\n\nSweeping Meditations \n\nSweeping Meditations is an interactive\, storytelling comedy which features over 20 brooms\, complex stories of heartbreak\, and some great meditation fart jokes. Winner of the Kelowna Fringe Festival’s 2022 “Pick of the Fringe – Best Solo Show”\, Erin Scott will delight\, inspire\, and get you sweeping in this meditation on life\, love\, and loss. *audience is invited to bring their own brooms from home.\nApprox. 60 min\n\nTonight’s the Night with Zorblax\, Destroyer of Worlds \n\nTonight’s the Night is a live talk show with a strong focus on the arts. Our host\, Zorblax\, Destroyer of Worlds travelled from Mononopolis all the way to Kamloops to explore what art is like here on Earth through the most human medium of all: the late night talk show.\nApprox. 90 min
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/chimera-theatre-presents-the-hydra-performing-arts-festival-8/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T071406
CREATED:20230326T234009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T234550Z
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SUMMARY:SÉAN McCANN SINGS THE GREAT BIG SONG BOOK (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\n\nDoors 6:30 Music 7:00pm\nAll-Ages Licensed Event \n  \n\n2023 marks the XXX anniversary of one of Canada’s favourite bands and founding member Séan McCann will be celebrating the legend & the legacy right across the country. Singalong with “The Shantyman” as he sails us back in time through hilarious stories and foot stomping traditional favourites to the brighter bays of his native Newfoundland. This is the only “tribute show” you need to see this decade and a nostalgic tip of the hat to the shared history of a truly iconic Canadian band.
URL:https://effieartsco.ca/event/sean-mccann-sings-the-great-big-song-book-sold-out/
LOCATION:The Effie\, 422 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2B 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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