Downtown Kelowna is host to many exciting events all through the year. Whether hosted by the Association, the city, or other businesses or partners you’re sure to find something fun to do in #downtownkelowna. Find out more about what’s happening below.
We invite you to the Okanagan Pet Expo!
Join us June 1st at the Laurel Packinghouse and Square to see and learn all there is to know about pets! Come browse vendors, speak to pet experts, enjoy speakers & demos, and more fun!
Tickets will be available soon at www.okanaganpetexpo.com!
Okanagan Pet Expo
June 1st, 2025
10AM-4PM
Laurel Packinghouse & Square
For more information or if you are interested in being a vendor at this event, please visit: https://www.okanaganpetexpo.com/
Let’s finish the season with a bang! Join us for the last Buti Yoga Glow event at Sweat Studios, where we’ll turn up the energy, light up the room with vibrant black lights, and flow through a high-energy Buti Yoga session that blends dance, primal movement, and plyometrics. It’s all about letting go, getting glowing, and moving to the beat! After we’ve worked up a sweat, we’ll keep the vibe alive and pop champagne or a refreshing kombucha—the perfect way to unwind, celebrate, and toast to an amazing season of connection, movement, and fun. This is the final event of the season, so don’t miss out on your chance to shine, sweat, and celebrate in style. It’s going to be a night to remember! I can’t wait to see you there!
6:30 PM: Show up and glow up 6:45 PM
: Move and Groove After the class, revel in the celebration with champagne (or kombucha for non-drinkers and the underage).
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
Don't miss out on Buti Glow – an evening that promises fitness, fun, and a whole lot of glow!
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
Participants will be guided by Josie Rouss, RCC, through four group sessions and create a therapeutic journal. We will cover topics of grief and discuss prompts to encourage emotional reflection. Then we'll translate these insights into our journals through writing and mixed media. It's encouraged to bring photos of memories related to your feelings of grief to be used in the journal. By the end of the program, participants will have a meaningful, personalized journal that serves as a tool for healing and self-expression.
The first session is on April 2nd, and the last on April 23rd
The course is held from 6:30pm-8:30pm at 1302 Water Street
The UBC Okanagan History and Sociology Speaker Series presents a public lecture featuring Associate Professor of Global and International Studies, Tiffany Jean Willoughby-Herard from the University of California, Irvine. In her talk, Dr. Willoughby-Herard will focus on the political activism of South African Black feminist sociologist Fatima Meer.
Join Shannon Lester, MFA, at the Studio for a four week acrylic painting course! You will learn techniques to advance your acrylic painting skills, including blending, glazing, dry brushing, layering and impasto. Brush use and colour mixing will also be explored. These sessions will guide you through the artistic process from concept to creation, and Shannon will bring your skills to the next level with his professional expertise. This course is suitable for all ability levels, but a basic knowledge of painting and artistic practice is required.
In this course you will create your own representational painting from start to finish. You decide the subject matter and Shannon will guide you through the process, combining techniques of the old masters with contemporary techniques he developed himself over his many years of painting.
The course will be held on Sunday evenings from 3:30-6pm starting on March 2nd, and it will be $200 for the four sessions. Students are expected to purchase their own basic supplies in accordance with the supply list, but some additional supplies will be provided
Supply list:
-Spray bottle
-24x30 canvas (minimum size- can go larger)
-Acrylic paints: red, blue, yellow, white, black, yellow ochre/burnt Sienna, and raw umber. Plus any special colours that might catch your eye. (Additional paint will be provided). Can use student grade paint but if you wish to indulge Liquitex or Opus brands are a little nicer.
-A variety of brushes including a fine detail brush, flat brush, fan, round etc. Again additional brushes will be provided but its encouraged to bring your own.
Part networking event, part foodgasm, this smorgasbord for the soul takes place in various venues in Downtown Kelowna.
SHOP great vendors and local retailers. ENJOY the atmosphere. EAT at a downtown restaurant or grab a snack from a Food Truck. PLAY in the kids zone. DANCE to the music at one of our stages – with a variety of acts there is something for everyone!
