Plague Storming the Interior - Fall 2025
2025-09-19 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
The Invisible Orange presents: SCALDING with guests: BLOODRHINE and DRUIN live in Kamloops
SCALDING
Emerging from the mist-shrouded realms of Vancouver, Scalding manifests as a local enigma in the black metal tapestry. Their sonic alchemy channels the raw, visceral energies of the Pacific Northwest. Prepare to be ensnared by their sonic spell that transcends the mortal coil.
https://www.instagram.com/scaldingcvlt
https://scalding.bandcamp.com
BLOODRHINE
Calling all fans of fast, bloodthirsty riffs and soul-crushing percussion…BLOODRHINE is the new project flowing from the corpse of Vancouver’s beloved rock n’ roll legends Black Wizard and they’re ready to drown you in rivers of death-soaked thrash!
https://www.instagram.com/bloodrhine.band/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094290187963
DRUIN
Druin is a Vancouver-based post-doom metal juggernaut featuring seasoned players from The Nautilus, Kataplexis, The Post War, and Dungeons. Their debut album, The Goat Whispering in the Panther’s Ear, delivers a relentless barrage of crushing riffs and dark, immersive soundscapes. Combining raw power with atmospheric depth, Druin is set to make a serious impact on the metal scene.
https://www.instagram.com/druinmusic/
https://druin.bandcamp.com/album/the-goat-whispering-in-the-panthers-ear

Tickets: https://orangetickets.ca/detalles_evento.php?id_evento=2053

PATRICK MALIHA FAMILY FRIENDLY COMEDY SPECIAL
2025-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aMGnH8yLej0n5C56
Multi-Award Winning Comedian Patrick Maliha is back in Kamloops with an all new Family Friendly Special. Having spent years performing to families on cruise ships around the world, Patrick’s own world record impressions and quick thinking improv keep kids of all ages engaged in hilarity as he relates to them in his own childish behavior with enough jokes to keep Mom and Dad rolling in the aisles as well.
Doors: 5:30 Show: 6 – 7pm
Adults $25 Kids $ Pay Their Age!
TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aMGnH8yLej0n5C56

Patrick Maliha Live at The Effie
2025-09-20 20:00 - 21:45 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Tickets: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aKOToIwVSLviiHhR

Patrick Maliha has been voted Vancouver’s favourite stand-up comedian numerous times and has had comedy specials on CTV, The Comedy Network and CBC.

In addition, he also holds the world record for Most Impressions Under a Minute, is one of the writers for the hit Netflix series, “Mystery Science Theatre 3000” and is the voice of “Rich Overlord” on the Adult Swim Canada series, “Psi-Cops”.

With Special Guest Opener, Kamloops’ Julien Marcano!

Doors 7:30
Comedy 8pm
16+
$25+fees

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aKOToIwVSLviiHhR

Kamloops Comedy Open Mic
2025-09-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-19 20:00 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Kamloops Comedy Society presents Open Mic Comedy Every 2nd Wednesday. Do you have what it takes to be a comedian? Throw your hat in the ring and tell us a couple jokes or funny stories. Everyone is welcome.
$10 at the door (Free for performers and Eff Buddies)
Doors open at 7:30 and the show starts at 8pm

Marc McLaughlin with Jared Doherty
2025-10-01 19:00 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult
TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aLHwm9IdrQozb3y8
Marc McLaughlin is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from rural Newfoundland and Labrador, now based in New Brunswick. Known for intricate melodies and introspective lyrics, he blends indie pop and rock with a thoughtful approach. His 2023 EP, I Don’t Want to Be Blue Anymore, earned critical acclaim for its eloquent songwriting and quiet depth. His latest EP, All I Can Say (February 2025), builds on his dreamy indie pop sound with aching sincerity. Marc has also shared the stage with and contributed to East Coast acts like Kelly McMichael, Weary, and Strongboy.
Jared Doherty is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Kamloops, British Columbia. Adopting a psych-pop songwriting style that simultaneously takes cues from 60’s/70’s folk rock (The Byrds, Joni Mitchell), more contemporary indie singer-songwriters (Mac DeMarco, Alex G), and with a touch of noisy experimentalism (Neutral Milk Hotel), Jared strives to create lush psychedelic soundscapes that breathe around his melodic songs. Jared’s debut 7 track album ‘Small Window’ came out November 16, 2018 on Kamloops-based Factotum Cassettes & Oddities. Lyrically, the album deals with an exploration of perception; how viewing things through a small window can be equal parts rewarding and limiting, melancholic and uplifting.
Tickets: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aLHwm9IdrQozb3y8

Chimera Theatre Presents The Freudian Slips - Clown Improv
2025-10-02 19:00 - 21:30 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aNr3l7q-0IpIZoWf

Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult

Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00pm

The Freudian Slips take off their human suits to reveal their inner clown for a night of short form improv comedy.

If you like Whose Line Is It Anyway or saying a movie title to describe your last bowel movement you’re in for a treat.

And if you’re someone that likes clowns or one of those people that like clowns you’ll be in good company. And if you hate clowns like my friend Robin, you still have to come to the show (if you’re my friend Robin).

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aNr3l7q-0IpIZoWf

Mia Kelly and Blair Dunlop Canadian Tour
2025-10-03 19:30 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aDy3-Nlx-sIGXxot
Doors 7pm Show 7:30pm Minors Allowed Accompanied By An Adult
By Popular Demand: Mia Kelly and Blair Dunlop Expand Canadian Tour into the West and Quebec/Ontario
Following a sold-out tour in Ontario and Quebec this past February, the acclaimed singer-songwriters hit the road again in Fall 2025, with performances across Western Canada and select stops in Ontario and Quebec. Two of the most compelling voices in contemporary folk—Mia Kelly (Canada) and Blair Dunlop (UK)—continue their cross-continental collaboration this fall, bringing their tour to Western Canada and select cities in Ontario and Quebec. Earlier this year, Kelly and Dunlop performed to captivated audiences across Ontario and Quebec following a UK tour that saw Kelly as Dunlop’s special guest. This next leg of their Canadian journey builds on that success, offering fans another opportunity to see each artist perform solo sets while celebrating their creative connection. After meeting at Folk Alliance International in Kansas City in 2023, the two award-winning songwriters co-wrote Meaning Well, featured on Kelly’s CFMA-nominated album To Be Clear (2024). Their on-stage chemistry and shared storytelling instincts have struck a chord with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. Through the lush folk and earthy Americana of her sophomore record To Be Clear, Mia Kelly establishes herself as a spellbinding voice, blurring the lines between intimate memoir and compelling semi-fictional narratives.
​​”the ten tracks that form “To Be Clear” perfectly showcase Mia’s talents – notably the ease with which she switches from tender balladeer to all-out blues rocker” – Great Dark Wonder.
“Listening to Mia Kelly reminds me of the first time I heard a teenage Serena Ryder. The future is bright for this young artist.” – David Reed, The Belleville Intelligencer
Performing in both French and English, Kelly enthralls listeners with a distinctive blend of Folk, Rock, and Blues. Recently awarded Young Performer of the Year and Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards, Kelly is swiftly gaining recognition as a poetic lyricist and is making her mark in the Canadian folk music scene. She’s been covered by Blues Matters, Fatea Magazine, La Presse, Le Droit, Americana UK, the AU Review, Ottawa Citizen, CBC, Radio Canada, Roots Music Canada, Châtelaine, and many more. She’s shared the stage with Aysanabee, The Franklin Electric, Daniel Champagne, Jeremie Albino, Julian Taylor, Lloyd Spiegel and performed at numerous Canadian festivals including Ottawa Bluesfest, Summerfolk, Festival d’été de Québec, Mission Folk Festival, Ontario Festival of Small Halls, Festival des Montgolfières, Live from the Rock, and the Winnipeg Folk Festival.
“great stage presence and songs worth hearing” – Americana UK
“You need to hear this voice.” – David Reed, The Belleville Intelligencer
“In my opinion, Mia Kelly is the Sarah McLachlan of Generation Z.” – Le Droit (translated from French)
Blair Dunlop is an award-winning British singer-songwriter and guitarist, who has released 5 albums, 2 EPs and toured around the globe. Blair burst onto the scene with his debut album ‘Blight & Blossom’ in 2012, showcasing virtuosic musicianship and lyrical maturity, and was awarded a prestigious BBC Folk Award in the wake of its release. A string of critically acclaimed albums followed, along with headline tours and festival appearances in the UK, Europe, North America and Australia. ‘Gilded’ and ‘Notes from an Island’ were released on his own label and singles ‘The Egoist’ and ‘356’ received national playlist status on BBC Radio 2. Following this, ‘Trails: Queensland’ (2021), Blair’s first live album, documented a tour of rural Australia, playing for isolated communities. From Glastonbury to Tuscany, Queensland to Palestine, Blair has brought his musicality and storytelling to audiences young and old. Album five, Out of the Rain, released on 24th May 2024 and consolidated Blair’s place in the UK Singer Songwriter sector.
“A cult hero whose work is adored by those who come across it” Clash Music
“An adept guitarist whose epic songwriting instincts prevail…” MOJO
TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aDy3-Nlx-sIGXxot

Jazz Night with Casey Thomas-Burns and Band
2025-10-08 19:30 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Tickets: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aMxFsfOgWhdKVrDZ
Jazz is back at The Effie!
“Swingin’, singin’, and sparkling,” trombonist and vocalist Casey Thomas-Burns brings infectious energy and compelling artistry to the Canadian jazz scene. Drawing inspiration from artists Urbie Green, Sarah Vaughan, J.J. Johnson, and Bria Skonberg, Ms.Thomas-Burns leads her quartet – featuring Dean Thiessen, Riley Poystila, and Clement Pytel – in performances that blend the timeless elegance of the jazz Golden Age with the joyful spirit of New Orleans hot jazz. Best known as the founder and director of The Leading Ladies, an 11-woman big band, Ms.Thomas-Burns has been recognized by Juno-nominated bassist Jodi Proznick as “the future of arts leadership.”
Doors 7pm Show 7:30pm
Tickets: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aMxFsfOgWhdKVrDZ

Dawson Gray Chevy Back Road Show Tour
2025-10-10 19:30 - 22:30 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1608329620189
This fall, Dawson Gray is hittin’ the highway and bringing the party to YOU. Dawson and his band will be doing it the only way they know how – loud, proud, and powered by 2 packed Chevy Silverado’s from Kelowna Chevrolet. The Dawson Gray Chevy Back Road Show Tour is all about bringing the people together through country music and community. The tour kicks off in his hometown of Kelowna on September 13th, 2025, spanning 21 dates across Canada, in cities such as Prince George, Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, and Victoria to name a few.
For eight special shows, Dawson will be joining country star Dasha as her direct support, hitting stages in Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, and more. The rest of the run is all for the smaller communities of BC and Alberta, bringing the headline show to Canada’s backroads – where he feels most at home. Fans can expect brand new songs off Dawson’s debut EP “Chevy Back”, dropping September 19th, and a few familiar tunes everyone can sing along to.
Whether you’re catching him with Dasha in a big city or seeing him headline in your hometown, one thing’s for sure — the Chevy Back Road Show Tour is Dawson Gray at full speed, and he’s just getting started. Come out, raise one up, and be apart of the party Canada deserves.
Dawson has become one of the most prolific songwriters in the Canadian music scene. With over 17 single releases in his first 3 years as a recording artist, Dawson has shown no signs of slowing down. He has amassed 6 million streams in just 3 years of releasing music, and shared stages with the likes of Jordan Davis, ERNEST, Cameron Whitcomb and James Barker Band. Dawson also recently debuted on Canadian radio with his single, “One Is Gonna Hurt” and currently sits at number 42 on the Canadian Radio Billboard charts. Between Dawson’s remarkable streaming success, massive demand for live-performance, and his commitment to continuous improvement as an artist, it’s clear that Dawson Gray is soon going to be a household name in country music.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1608329620189

Rube & Rake Good Time After Bad Album Release Tour
2025-10-11 19:00 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult

Tickets: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aLNRMfkYgJ_9bO3R

ECMA 2022 Songwriter of the Year and 2020 Music NL Folk/Roots Artist of the Year, Rube & Rake enchant audiences with storytelling, intricate guitar work and rich vocal harmonies. Based in St. John’s NL, the duo consisting of Josh Sandu and Andrew Laite create intimate connections with every song and performance. Following their award-winning 2017 debut Back and Forth, their sophomore album Leaving With Nothing augmented their sound with more instrumentation, pleasing time changes, and further exploration of the alchemy they had already discovered as musical collaborators and storytellers in the finest folk music tradition.

rubeandrake.com

Doors 6:30 Show 7pm

Tickets https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aLNRMfkYgJ_9bO3R

C.R. Avery & the Storm Collective
2025-10-16 19:30 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult
Doors 7pm Show 7:30
Tickets $25 at the Door – $20 advance: etransfer cr@cravery.com
Pioneering slam poet C.R. Avery is a relentlessly creative musician, author, filmmaker and visual artist. Rumour is his early days were spent beatboxing East Vancouver’s streets while pushing sound equipment in a shopping cart. His sharp poetic lyrics uncover tough topics inside harmonica and beatbox solos in a rarefied experimental rock/blues/gospel/rap mash-up. For him “an album gives a song and its comrades legs to stand on. A composer gets them into the world where they get a running start and do their job, so they grow wings, weed, or shoot lightning bolts in a bank while the bass player robs the vault.” His creations are impactful and empowering — “sometimes hate needs a kiss.” Have your mind blown and your soul reborn, because while God’s away on business, C.R. Avery has been left in charge.
Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult
Doors 7pm Show 7:30
Tickets $25 at the Door – $20 advance: etransfer cr@cravery.com

Jared Nathan's Special Delivery Comedy Tour
2025-10-17 19:00 - 23:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jared-nathans-special-delivery-comedy-tour-kamloops-bc-tickets-1666113924599
Early Show: Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult (PARENTAL DISCRETION HIGHLY ADVISED)
Late Show: Only 19+
The hilarious Jared Nathan is coming back to your beautiful town for two shows you cannot m-m-m-miss!
That’s right ‘Kill Tony’ legend, Jared Nathan will be performing live inside The Effie Friday, October 17th!
For those who don’t know, Jared Nathan, is a comedian with ‘special needs‘ based out of Toronto, Ontario – who is now one of North America’s rising comics attributed to his numerous appearances on the world famous, Kill Tony Show, recorded live in Austin, Texas.
Jared’s meteoric rise to fame began when he took the comedy world by storm on the Kill Tony show. His razor-sharp wit, infectious charm, and fearless approach to comedy have won over audiences from globally.
Having already shared the stage with comedy heavyweights like Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe, Andrew Dice Clay and Shane Gillis, Jared Nathan is bringing his comedy across the country!
THE EFFIE ARTS COLLECTIVE | 422 TRANQUILLE ROAD, KAMLOOPS, BC | 7PM & 9:30PM SHOWS
FEATURE ACT: Alex Svarez (The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, Vancouver, Last Laffs, @alexsvarez) & Special Guests!
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jared-nathans-special-delivery-comedy-tour-kamloops-bc-tickets-1666113924599

The Damn Cantinas Present A Tribute to John Prine with Guests
2025-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult
Tickets: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aLdY5_kYgJ_9bdQV
Celebrating the music of John Prine, join veteran local musicians featuring Gerry Sherk-guitar and vocals, Karl Thibaudeau-Bass, Kris Ruston- Keys/pedal steel guitar, Eddy Carusi- Drums, Justin Bentley- guitar/ukelele/vocals, putting on a show of your favourite John Prine songs.

Ginger Beef Western Canadian Tour with Barry Mason Jr. and Jared Doherty
2025-10-19 19:00 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult
Tickets $15 Advance $20 At the Door
TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aOFTaRDLeg0L3pT-
Ginger Beef is the collaboration of the husband and wife team of virtuosic flutist Jiajia Li and veteran producer/multi-instrumentalist Warren Tse AKA MSG. The result is a gleaming pop artifact which balances dazzling instrumental performances and catchy melodies with deep grooves. Earlier this year, their self-titled debut album was nominated for a Juno award.
Barry Mason Jr. is a Calgary-based guitarist and songwriter who blends indie-rock with jazz, neo-soul, funk, and folk influences. Known for his warm tones and emotive live shows, Barry’s music explores love, loss, and the complexity of relationships, often with a balance of energetic theatrics, vulnerability, and musical risk-taking.

Jared Doherty is a musician based out of the desert city of “Kamloops” BC Canada. Jared writes impressionistic, and sometimes character-driven songs exploring themes of nature, isolation, modern life and relationships, and mental health. Often performing as singer and guitarist in art rock band Mother Sun, Jared records solo music at home borrowing freely from indie rock, folk, dream pop, jazz and psychedelia. He’s released a handful of singles and two solo albums and to date, with a third upcoming in late 2025.

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aOFTaRDLeg0L3pT-

Joce Reyome Live at The Effie
2025-10-22 19:30 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Ticket Link: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aH2rK05lPIbd_G4A
Joce Reyome has been dedicated to cultivating their distinctive sound which blends classic blues sound with raw vocals, and a throwback to the rich origins of uninhibited rock. Their sound is infused with inspiration from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, and Tracy Chapman. Reyome performs with such genuine authenticity, it makes you forget they’re a genuine rascal about town. While they perform, they’re not just playing music for you, they’re leading you on a journey of complex heartbreak, blended with humorous interludes, and love personified.

Winner of the 2025 Solo/Duo Category of the International Blues Challenge, Reyome, a genuine soul, brings authenticity to their performances, turning audiences into active participants in a journey through heartbreak and humour. With performances on the Confederation Centre of the Arts main stage, at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, at JUNOfest 2024, at the East Coast Music Awards and more, they have captivated audiences across Atlantic Canada.
Ticket Link: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aH2rK05lPIbd_G4A
$20+GST
Doors 7pm Show 7:30
Minors Allowed Accompanied By An Adult

Chimera Theatre Presents The Freudian Slips DnD Improv
2025-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aLHv-dIdrQozb3xR
Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult
No Dungeon & Dragons knowledge required, but a love of fantasy and comedy is welcomed!
The Slips will be performing an improvised adventure with our giant 20 sided die and master behind the screen. What will adventure contain? Who will be the hero? Find out with the rest of us!
The Freudian Slips are 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. 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 6:30pm; Show 7:00pm
TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aLHv-dIdrQozb3xR

Better Than Before- The Soundwriters Album Release Party
2025-10-24 19:30 - 23:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
It’s time to celebrate the new album from The Soundwriters, Better Than Before! Original music, great venue, local talent, and more!
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/better-than-before-the-soundwriters-album-release-party-tickets-1736358959389
The Kamloops-based Indie pop duo, The Soundwriters, have just released their highly anticipated album, Better Than Before. The 13 original songs showcase their musical chemistry through charming songwriting, skilled vocals, and polished instrumentals. Sam and Emma (aka The Sound and The Writer) have been collaborating in this band for 3 years, with an EP and some singles already out, though it really all started for them as little jam sessions on Friday nights. What began as a hobby turned into a passion project that has helped turn them into better people, musicians, and partners. I suppose you could say it’s made them “Better Than Before” (see what I did there?). Now, on Friday, October 24th, 2025, the duo will perform every song from their new album, plus an array of other material!
As if the night couldn’t get any more magical, singer/ songwriter Kris Ruston will be there to open up the night. Ruston is a local musician/producer/ composer with a gorgeous sound, striking lyrics, and a fresh album of his own out this fall! Next up on stage will be the up-and-coming Kamloops folk/rock trio, Bushmen. This trio is sure to put a smile on your face and get you moving, with their Canaidana sound and playful lyrics. Can’t think of a better lineup for the Better Than Before album release party!
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to check out some Kamloops bands, this is the night! Great bands, great venue, and a great reason to celebrate.
Doors at 7, show at 7:30.
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/better-than-before-the-soundwriters-album-release-party-tickets-1736358959389

KAMLOOPS BURLESQUE PRESENTS MONSTERS AND VILLAINS - EARLY SHOW
2025-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Kamloops Burlesque presents Monsters and Villains!
Join us Saturday, Oct 25th at The Effie Arts Collective for our most sinister show all season!
Forget trick-or-treat — we’re serving tease-and-thrill!
This October 25, Monsters and Villains takes over The Effie stage with a cabaret of dark delights, eerie elegance, and villains who know how to steal the spotlight. Come ready to scream… and maybe blush.
Our lineup of local talent includes Ivy Nyx, Coco-A-Gogo, Babe Maverick, Mx. Angell Flame, Mona Moore, Macabre Dance, Clea Max and Their Cunt, Sapphie Sprinkle, and The Conjuring!
Dress up and join our Halloween Costume Contest to win a sexy prize from our sponsors at Exposed Wax Arts, Studio Micah, and Bigfoot Tattoos!
Join us at The Effie Arts Collective at 422 Tranquille Rd on Saturday Oct 25th for Monsters and Villains!
Be afraid… to miss it!
Early Show – Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm

TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kamloops-burlesque-presents-monsters-and-villains-early-show-tickets-1767001291429
20$ tickets, available on Eventbrite.
Sponsored by RDC Photography, Studio Micah, Exposed Wax Arts, The Book Place, Infernol Arts, Bigfoot Tattoos, and our latest photography sponsor – Lost Legend Studio!

KAMLOOPS BURLESQUE PRESENTS MONSTERS AND VILLAINS - LATE SHOW
2025-10-25 21:30 - 23:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Kamloops Burlesque presents Monsters and Villains!
Join us Saturday, Oct 25th at The Effie Arts Collective for our most sinister show all season!
Forget trick-or-treat — we’re serving tease-and-thrill!
This October 25, Monsters and Villains takes over The Effie stage with a cabaret of dark delights, eerie elegance, and villains who know how to steal the spotlight. Come ready to scream… and maybe blush.
Our lineup of local talent includes Ivy Nyx, Coco-A-Gogo, Babe Maverick, Mx. Angell Flame, Mona Moore, Macabre Dance, Clea Max and Their Cunt, Sapphie Sprinkle, and The Conjuring!
Dress up and join our Halloween Costume Contest to win a sexy prize from our sponsors at Exposed Wax Arts, Studio Micah, and Bigfoot Tattoos!
Join us at The Effie Arts Collective at 422 Tranquille Rd on Saturday Oct 25th for Monsters and Villains!
Be afraid… to miss it!
Late Show – Doors at 9:00pm, show at 9:30pm
TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kamloops-burlesque-presents-monsters-and-villains-late-show-tickets-1767057038169
20$ tickets, available on Eventbrite.
Sponsored by RDC Photography, Studio Micah, Exposed Wax Arts, The Book Place, Infernol Arts, Bigfoot Tattoos, and our latest photography sponsor – Lost Legend Studio!

Didirri Canadian Tour - Live at The Effie
2025-10-29 19:30 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Tickets: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aKOU3YwVSLviiHkQ
Acclaimed Melbourne indie-folk artist **Didirri** brings his soul-stirring songcraft to Canadian shores for his first-ever headline tour this fall. Following the release of his gripping album ***”Caught In The Act”***, audiences across Canada will experience Didirri’s vivid storytelling and anthemic performances at intimate venues throughout October and November. With his poetic lyricism and introspective approach, Didirri has earned his reputation as one of Australia’s most compelling performers. His painted indie folk/rock sound, characterised by soaring melodies and raw human connection, has resonated with millions of listeners worldwide. Recent collaborative performances, including the “No Cure For Love” tour with Rowena Wise, have showcased his extraordinary ability to transform venues into spaces of profound emotional resonance. This 12-date Canadian tour presents Didirri in an intimate setting, offering audiences an up-close experience with his delicate guitar work and disarmingly honest performances. From Vancouver’s music scene to Montreal’s historic venues, each show will showcase the artistry that has earned him critical acclaim and a devoted following in his homeland. New music soon.

Tortion, Insonemus, and Broken Crow
2025-10-30 20:00 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Halloween Eve Metal Night

Get into a Halloween mood with Tortion, Insonemus, and Broken Crow. Costumes encouraged!!

Doors 7 Music 8pm
Minors allowed accompanied by an adult

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aOqdMqVqDi13GRrZ

Freudian Slips Halloween Hangover Improv
2025-11-01 19:00 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Kamloops Favourite Improv Troupe is back with their regular Short Form Improv show! Full of short games and long laughs! Bring your ideas and see them come to life!
Minors allowed accompanied by an adult.
TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aO6AMaVqDi13GfIu
Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00pm
The Freudian Slips are 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. 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
TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aO6AMaVqDi13GfIu
Doors 6:30pm; Show 7:00pm

Eric Kane 'love is a weapon' Tour
2025-11-07 19:30 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Eric Kane ‘love is a weapon’ Tour
TICKETS: https://sidedoor.link/l/ZUwPXKGoHevP62sSKYN8
November 7 @ 7:30 PM

Coming off his recent successful tour and trending audio/viral moment with ‘water my soul’. Eric Kane is hitting the road one last time in 2025 in support of his new single ‘love is a weapon’, dropping this fall. An indie-folk, foot stomping love ballad. The first stop at The Effie in Kamloops BC. doors 630 showtime 730 tickets $30.00 online $35 at the door

After the loss of his brother in 2015, Eric Kane turned to music & formed Kane Incognito. Years of success including national radio play & placement, multiple nominations, & opened for a string of international talent. Early 2022, Eric Kane started his own journey returning back to his roots of vulnerable storytelling that spreads a message of self-love & growth. His ability to connect his audience through storytelling, and shear emotion, will surface goosebumps, and truly make you feel again.
TICKETS: https://sidedoor.link/l/ZUwPXKGoHevP62sSKYN8

Ben Caplan The Flood Tour
2025-11-09 19:30 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Ben Caplan The Flood Tour

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aEvNnFpd36LuunTf

Ben Caplan has always defied easy categorization. With his deep, commanding baritone and electrifying stage presence, he merges the raw energy of diverse folk traditions with modern innovation. His music isn’t just performed; it’s experienced. Now, with The Flood, Caplan takes his artistry to new depths, crafting an album that meditates on endings, resilience, and the art of carrying wisdom forward. Scheduled for release in May 2025, The Flood is both timely and timeless. “The world is ending for someone all the time,” Caplan muses. “But endings aren’t absolute. Cultures, ecosystems, civilizations—they evolve, adapt. This album is about finding the pieces that survive and carrying them forward.” Musically, The Flood is a collision of past and future. Melodically tilted towards the folk traditions of Eastern Europe, the album reinvents these sounds with timeless lyrics and modern production. Clarinet melodies soar over pulsing synthesizers; grand pianos give way to sequenced rhythms. The result is an intricate sonic tapestry—both ancient and urgent. With nearly 2,000 performances across 27 countries, Caplan’s live shows are known for their raw energy and emotional depth. The Flood is designed with the stage in mind—its seamless transitions and dynamic arrangements promise an immersive concert experience. “Music holds space for people. My hope is that this project allows listeners to confront the grief of endings, but also find joy in what’s ahead.”

With Special Guest, Horse Funeral. Horse Funeral is music performed by Chris Bose, writer, multi-disciplinary artist, musician, curator and filmmaker.
With over 20 years of experience in documenting and amplifying Indigenous voices through digital storytelling. Chris’ background includes extensive work in film production, sound recording, and visual arts, with a focus on capturing authentic narratives and preserving cultural heritage.

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aEvNnFpd36LuunTf

Wicked: The Recap
2025-11-15 19:00 - 22:00 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Get ready for Wicked: The Recap, a fierce drag show retelling Oz’s untold story with glam, drama, and gravity-defying performances!

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wicked-the-recap-tickets-1800022097549
Saturday, November 15 · 7 – 10pm
Doors at 6pm

Ages 19+

Lineup

Autumn Horizon (She/Her)

Miss Mousse (She/They)

Justin Abit (He/Him)

Are you counting down the days until Wicked returns to your screens? Still belting out “Defying Gravity” like it’s your personal anthem? Join us for a fabulous drag show where Autumn Horizon, Miss Mousse, and Justin Abit take you on a journey through the iconic moments of Wicked. Prepare for fierce performances, funny twists, and surprises so good you won’t want the night to end.
Dress Code: Choose your side and channel your inner witch: come green for team Elphaba or pink for team Glinda!
When: November 15th, 2025, Doors @ 6pm and show @ 7pm
Where: The Effie Arts Collective (422 Tranquille Rd)
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wicked-the-recap-tickets-1800022097549
$25 plus fees
Can’t wait to see you there!!

Draglesque: A Night at the Rode-ho EARLY SHOW
2025-11-22 19:00 - 20:30 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Are you ready, Kamloops? We’re bringing you our biggest show yet, featuring Drag and Burlesque Performers from the lower mainland and Kamloops for “Draglesque: A Night at the Rode-ho.”Join us at the Effie Arts Collective on November 22nd for back to back shows (7:00pm and 9:30pm). Honorary Kamloopsian Justin Abit will be back to host and perform with another returning favourite Peter Packer – and for her first time on the Effie stage, Bea Moan! Rounding out our cast for the evening will be local drag king Mike Litoris, as well as Sapphie Sprinkle and Veronica Sass from Kamloops Burlesque!Grab your tickets now and come on out for an incredible show you won’t want to miss!Tickets: $25 at the links belowEarly Show: https://square.link/u/MJJZg3LaDoors: 6:30 pm Show Start Time: 7:00 pm~Accessibility– Gender neutral washrooms– Not wheelchair accessible (ramp is broken), there are 3 steps to get into the venue– We respect your decision to wear or not wear a mask at our events– Bright and/or strobe lights– Loud music and sounds– Use of fog machines and/or other chemicals or smells– Kamloops Pride volunteers will be available throughout the event to help you with water, calling a cab, or anything else we can.– Some PWYC tickets are available, please reach out to info@kamloopspride.com to inquire~Joining us from out of town or just looking for a stay-cation?Book a night at our hotel of choice, Accent Inns Kamloops, and receive a Kamloops Pride discount! For reservations, call 1-800-663-0298 or email accent@accentinns.com & ask for the Kamloops Pride Gold rate!Thank you to Accent Inns for their continued support of Kamloops Pride and year-round Pride events!

Draglesque: A Night at the Rode-ho LATE SHOW
2025-11-22 21:30 - 22:30 | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Are you ready, Kamloops? We’re bringing you our biggest show yet, featuring Drag and Burlesque Performers from the lower mainland and Kamloops for “Draglesque: A Night at the Rode-ho.”Join us at the Effie Arts Collective on November 22nd for back to back shows (7:00pm and 9:30pm). Honorary Kamloopsian Justin Abit will be back to host and perform with another returning favourite Peter Packer – and for her first time on the Effie stage, Bea Moan! Rounding out our cast for the evening will be local drag king Mike Litoris, as well as Sapphie Sprinkle and Veronica Sass from Kamloops Burlesque!Grab your tickets now and come on out for an incredible show you won’t want to miss!Tickets: $25 at the links belowLate Show: https://square.link/u/itvVHmy0Doors: 9:00 pmShow Start Time: 9:30 pm~Accessibility– Gender neutral washrooms– Not wheelchair accessible (ramp is broken), there are 3 steps to get into the venue– We respect your decision to wear or not wear a mask at our events– Bright and/or strobe lights– Loud music and sounds– Use of fog machines and/or other chemicals or smells– Kamloops Pride volunteers will be available throughout the event to help you with water, calling a cab, or anything else we can.– Some PWYC tickets are available, please reach out to info@kamloopspride.com to inquire~Joining us from out of town or just looking for a stay-cation?Book a night at our hotel of choice, Accent Inns Kamloops, and receive a Kamloops Pride discount! For reservations, call 1-800-663-0298 or email accent@accentinns.com & ask for the Kamloops Pride Gold rate!Thank you to Accent Inns for their continued support of Kamloops Pride and year-round Pride events!
