Rotary Centre for the Arts

09/02/2026

Need a laugh? We’ve got you.

Steve Patterson, host of CBC Radio’s The Debaters and one of Canada’s favourite comedians, is kicking off our RCA Presents season!

Friday, September 18 at 7:30 PM

And yes, he’s even funnier live.

Tickets on our website. 🎟️

09/01/2026

It’s September! Wow - that happened fast.

We have lots happening this month, including these FREE community workshops and performances!

Sep. 2 - Draw Your Art Out is an open studio where you can explore a variety of visual art forms.
Sep. 2 - Feel the Rhythm returns with our favourite drum circle.
Sep. 3 - Jazz Jam brings local musicians together to play great jazz standards.
Sep. 3 - Curves & Edges celebrate the SYNTHESIZER with music from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.

We’re proud to offer these events at no cost, thanks to the generous support of our donors, sponsors and partners. And while they’re free, donations are always welcome. 😉

Learn more on our website.
https://ow.ly/Piyl50ZHr4P

08/31/2026

WE HAVE A 50/50 WINNER!

We got to make a pretty great phone call today! 📞

Congratulations to C. Hildenbrandt of Delta, BC, who won $4,875 half of our incredible $9,750 RCA Summer 50/50 jackpot!

A huge thank you to everyone who bought tickets and helped make our Summer 50/50 such a success. Every ticket supports arts education, performances and accessible community programming at the RCA.

Thanks for playing everyone and congratulations, C. Hildenbrandt! 🎉

08/31/2026

LAST CHANCE! The RCA Summer 50/50 jackpot is currently over $8200 and still growing - get your tickets for a chance to win half!

Imagine getting a phone call later today telling you you’ve won thousands of dollars. How cool would that be?

Ticket sales close at 2:30 PM today, Monday, Aug. 31.

Good luck!
https://ow.ly/obLN50ZHn7p

08/28/2026

Wow! The RCA Summer 50/50 Raffle jackpot nearly hit $8,000 today and there are still 3 days left to get in on the action!

Wouldn’t it be amazing if we called you on Monday to tell you you’re the winner? 👀

And with a few days still to go, the jackpot could get a whole lot bigger.

What would you do with your half?

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08/28/2026

Songs of Summer
Fri. Aug 28 - 6:00–7:15 PM
FREE outdoor show at the RCA

Join us this Friday for a free pop-up performance presented by Alexandra Babbel Studios. Enjoy an evening of beautiful arias, art songs, folk tunes and choral music, featuring singers from across Canada and pianist Graham Vink. Candesca-Vocal Group.

The performance marks the culmination of Alexandra Babbel’s Summer Singing Intensive Program, bringing together emerging voices for a special summer concert under her direction.

Drop in, take a seat on our lawn, bring a chair and enjoy an evening of live music at the RCA!

08/27/2026

Join us for Fire & Ice, a community benefit concert bringing people together through live music in support of Mamas for Mamas and families impacted by wildfires across the region.

Sun. Aug 30
Donation Drive 4:00 PM
Show 6:30 PM
Pay What You Wish

Presented by Blue Willow Entertainment, the evening features live performances from Freeze the Fall Band, Jeff Piattelli Trio and Ayla Jean & Friends. Proceeds will support Mamas for Mamas’ ongoing wildfire relief efforts, helping provide practical and immediate assistance to families and evacuees in our communities. Come for the music and show up for the community.

The donation drive begins at 4:00 PM, with new and gently used children’s clothing, shoes, toys, and school supplies being collected for families displaced by the wildfires. Please come with what you can.

Sponsored by SOPA Fine Arts.

08/27/2026

Fall programs start in September - and they’re filling up!

Get creative this fall at the RCA with workshops and classes in visual arts, dance, craft arts and more.

Coming up in September:
- Fall Floral Vase Arranging
- Fall Into Dance
- Water Colour Painting

And this is just the beginning! We have more starting in October, with plenty of ways to learn something new, get creative and connect.

Explore Fall programs and register on our website.

08/27/2026

Get ready to laugh Kelowna!

Get ready to laugh, Kelowna!

Steve Patterson, the quick-witted host of CBC’s The Debaters, is kicking off the RCA Presents 2026/2027 season with an evening of sharp observational comedy at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.

📅 September 18, 2026
📍 Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts

It’s the perfect way to start a brand-new season of live entertainment, with RCA Presents bringing comedy, music, theatre and dance to Kelowna throughout 2026/2027. 🎶✨

To learn more and get your tickets, check out Rotary Centre for the Arts! 🎟️