Coming up:
Blue Moon Jazz Night
Join us in Kamloops for a speakeasy-inspired evening of live music, smooth jazz and blues dancing. The night begins with a short slow drag lesson, followed by relaxed social dancing to live music in a laid-back, intimate setting. Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase. 19+ event.
Doors open at 7:30 PM
Online tickets available while quantities last. Door tickets subject to venue capacity.
Attending both?
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The Band
“To protect, promote, and preserve the blues”
Founded in 2025 by blues fans Darrin Cherewayko and Jeremy Kneeshaw, Velvet Groove from its inception is about traditional, vintage, retro style blues - honouring the styles of Muddy Waters, BB King, Freddie King, Albert King, Elmore James and the “new age”, of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Paul Butterfield, Buddy Guy, and to the modern age of Colin James, Christone “Kingfish”, Ingram, Derek Trucks, Gary Clark Jr and many others.
A dynamic 4 piece, comprised of BCCMA Winner Drummer Darrin “Dirt”, Cherewayko, 2025 Grand Ole Opry Josie award Bassist-of-the-year Charlie Frie, 16 year old multi-instrumentalist prodigy Jake Soberlak and 3x Best In Kamloops Musician and songwriter Jeremy Kneeshaw provides a one of a kind performance of dance-focused grooves, heart-felt expression, emotion-driven vocals and world-class solo work.
Velvet Groove promises a genuine, authentic Blues experience from the first note to the last.
Come and Gone
culture Days Are coming Soon,
And Lindy in the Loops is participating!
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Everyone dances for free!
To learn more about Culture Days visit their website at https://culturedays.ca/en/bc
May 23rd
Dancing at the Park
🕔5:00-8:00pm 📍Riverside Park (Near the HOPE sign)
Frankie Manning’s Birthday, also known as
World Lindy Hop Day is just around the corner so we’ll be doing something a little different this week. Join us for a casual day of music and sunshine with friends.
Valentine’s Day Dance
Friday, February 14th
7:00-10:30pm @ The Kelson Hall Centre for the Performing Arts
330 St.Paul Street, Kamloops
Get ready for a fantastic night of social dancing, games and for a few lucky dancers, prizes! Bring a partner, a friend, a stranger you bumped into on the sidewalk this morning, or come alone and fret not for there are no lonely hearts on the dance floor. <3
Tickets $15 @ the door. *Discounted pricing for students and members*
Sweater Weather Swing Dance
On October 11th, Bring out all the warm and fuzzy feelings with this cozy themed social dance. Wear your best fall colours and be a part of the theme. There will be snacks to be had, games to play, prizes to win, and a pie to go home with one very lucky dancer.
Location:
Kelson Hall Centre for the Arts, 330 St Paul St, Kamloops.
Time:
Beginner lesson, 7:00-8:00pm Social Dance, 8:00-10:30pm
Pricing
$15 Regular
$13 Students $12 Members $10 Student Members
Payment at the door only, no online pre-sales. (Participation in games and prize draws is included in the ticket price and is of no additional cost.)
We accept cash and card