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Naked Cafe Presents Jazz Nights Jam
NAKED CAFE JAZZ NIGHTS JAM: Where Music Meets Plant-Based Magic!
First Friday of the Month, 7-9 PM. Starting April 4th.
NAKED CAFÉ 571 Lawrence Ave, V1Y 6L8 PH (778) 484-5640
Join host Trevor Salloum and the house band for a night of improvisation, connection, and incredible vibes! Naked Cafe's Jazz Jam welcomes musicians and music lovers of all levels to celebrate the Okanagan's vibrant jazz scene.
What to Expect:
• 7-8 PM: The house band + special guests serve up a set of jazz standards and surprises.
• 8-9 PM: The stage is yours! Bring your instrument and jam with the best. (New to jamming? Read the etiquette guide: https://jazzguitartoday.com/.../the-jam-session-survival…/
No Cover! Come hungry for delicious, plant-based food, thirst quenching beverages, and a night you won't forget.
UBC Okanagan Three Minute Thesis Final
Graduate students will take centre stage—their challenge? To captivate you and the panel of judges while explaining their master’s or doctoral research in just three minutes.
Join our host Victoria Femia from Global Okanagan, come cheer on the faculty heat champions, and learn about the research happening at UBC Okanagan! Leading off the event will be guest speaker, Dr. Jelena Komanchuk, winner of the Michael Smith Health Research BC and UBC Okanagan Postdoctoral Fellowships, with her talk, “Sleep health inequities for children in foster and kinship care.”
We will then hear from eleven graduate students who are researching everything from solar cells to sustainable water to preventing falls. Don’t miss the chance to vote for your favourite presentation!
Following the presentations, join us for a reception where you can network with students, faculty, and community members.
Buti Glow Barre with DJ Abstract + Vitamin-C Boost Shot!
Get ready to turn up the heat at Sweat Studios! We’re bringing the ultimate Buti Yoga Glow experience, combined with a fiery Buti Barre Fusion to keep you moving, sweating, and glowing all night long. With live beats by DJ Abstract, we’ll flow through a high-energy mix of Buti Yoga, barre-inspired toning, and plyometric moves, all under black lights to keep the energy high and the vibes lit. We’ll start with the Buti Yoga Glow to unleash your inner goddess, then flow seamlessly into Buti Barre Fusion, where you’ll sculpt, tone, and strengthen with precision and grace. After working it out, we’ll cool down with a Vitamin-C Boost Shot—packed with orange juice, turmeric, and ginger to recharge and refresh you. This is not just a workout—it’s a full-on vibe. Come ready to glow, move, and celebrate like never before. You won’t want to miss this night of music, movement, and magic! Let’s glow, sweat, and shine together!
6:30 PM: Show up and glow up
6:45 PM: Move and Groove
Glow accessories and paint will be provided – just come dressed in your best outfits with hints of white or neon.
For inquiries and more information, contact Aleena McKinnon: Telephone: 1-250-808-1764
www.aleenayoga.com
