Spring Festival
Spring! FCCS’s spring festival of the arts (March 1 – May 1), brings a myriad of events to the UBC O campus and to the city of Kelowna. Many events are free and all are open to the public.
The spring festival of the arts covers the spectrum of artistic endeavors by students and faculty members including guest performances and student work in original stage plays, urban dance, and ballet, and exhibitions of creative writing, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, short films and public arts.
Spring! offers two months of artistic adventures by students, faculty and guest artists, including performances, art exhibitions, spoken word, guest lectures, film screenings and workshops.
Upcoming Events
Kelowna will be a hub of activity during the 2020 festival.
Come out and see what’s been germinating over the winter. It’s time to get out of the house!
Schedule of Events
Saturday, March 7 | Creative Days Workshop – Drawing with Patrick Lundeen
Creative and Critical studies Building, UBCO Campus | noon to 2 p.m.
Fun, hands on workshops for all ages in our community.
Monday, March 9 | Visiting Artist Series – Krista Belle Stewart
UNC 106, 3272 University Way, UBCO Campus | 2:00 p.m.
Krista Belle Stewart is an artist and member of the Syilx Nation, and will talk about her studio art practice.
Saturday, March 21 |Creative Days Workshop – Creative Writing with Nancy Holmes
Creative and Critical studies Building, UBCO Campus | 10 a.m. to noon
Fun, hands on workshops for all ages in our community.
Thursday, March 25 | Okanagan Short Story Contest Winner Announcement
Okanagan Regional Library, 1380 Ellis St, Kelowna | 7:00 p.m.
Writer in Residence, John Lent, will announce the winners of this year’s short story contest, with a chance to hear readings by the winners.
Friday, April 10 | Pony Cabaret
BlackBox Theatre (Kelowna Community Theatre) | 7:00 p.m.
Pony Cabaret is a fundraiser for the Living Positive Resource Centre. It features some of Kelowna’s sassiest performers. Hosted by Miss Cookie La Whore, showcasing a variety of talent from comics, burlesque, spoken word, and music-makers.
Friday, April 17 | Draw By Night
Okanagan Co-Lab, 1405 St. Paul Street, Kelowna | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Draw By Night combines drawing and socializing. Come armed with your favourite drawing utensil or just bring yourself and you can use our stuff. We will provide drawing materials and long stretches of paper.
Saturday, April 18 |Creative Days Workshop – Tour of the BFA Student Exhibition
Creative and Critical studies Building, UBCO Campus | 10 a.m. to noon
Join visual arts instructor Andreas Rutkauskas for a tour through the BFA graduating student exhibition.
Thursday, April 23 | BFA Student Graduating Exhibition Opening Reception
Creative and Critical Studies Building, 1148 Research Road | 7:00 p.m.
This BFA Visual Arts graduation show includes a wide variety of artists’ works including sculpture, photography, drawing, painting, digital media and printmaking.
Thursday, April 30 | Okanagan Student Film Festival
Innovation Centre Theatre, 460 Doyle Ave. | 7:00 p.m.
SOFF celebrates emerging student filmmakers of the Okanagan Valley.
Past Events
List of Events:
Tuesday, April 3 | Points of View – screening of documentary shorts
University Theatre, ADM 026, 1138 Alumni Ave, UBC Okanagan Campus, Kelowna | 4-6pm
Join us for a series of short documentary films produced by students in third year Documentary Production (VISA 371).
For more information contact: denise.kenney@ubc.ca
Tuesday, April 3 | Readings by Creative Writing Students
Milkcrate Records, 527 LKawrence Ave | 7pm
Thursday, April 5 – Sunday, April 8 | Here and Now – The only way to fly is to stand still!
University Theatre, ADM 026, 1138 Alumni Ave, UBCO Campus, Kelowna | April 5-7 @7pm, and April 7 & 8 @ 2pm
A show created by UBCO performance students about the art of living in your own story. An evening of movement, music, poetry and small (but wide) moments. This show is suitable for all ages. Tickets $5 at the door or contact Denise Kenney: denise.kenney@ubc.ca
Friday, April 6 | Truth or Consequences
Black Box Theatre, 1375 Water St, Kelowna | 7pm both nights, plus a 2pm showing on April 8
An interactive performance; come play a game about the power of lies, the hidden truth in the stories we share, and the freedom in accepting consequences.
Book online through Eventbrite.com
Thursday, April 12 | Eco Art Incubator Double Bill
Living Building: The Ethel Lane House (Denise Knney) and Daylighting the Classroom (Shimshon Obadia)
Innovation Theatre, Innovation Centre, 460 Doyle Ave, Kelowna | 7-9pm
Imagine a building designed to function like a flower! Imagine a classroom designed by nature and the determination of middle school students! Two documentaries; two inspiring stories.
Tickets by donation at the door, or contact: denise.kenney@ubc.ca
Thursday, April 12 to Tuesday, April 24 | 20 Twenty – 2018 BFA Graduation Exhibition
Creative and Critical Studies Building, 1148 Research Rd, Kelowna | daily 10am-4pm; Thursday & Friday 10am-8pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, April 21 | 7-10pm
This exhibition showcases work by 4th year visual arts students and 4th year interdisciplinary performance students.
Wednesday, April 18 to Saturday, April 21| Traces: An Audio-Conscious Exploration of Memory, Boarders & Space
702 Bernard Ave, Kelowna | Showings every 30 mins, 6-9pm
Traces is a performance that explores the memories of another through audio immersive story-telling.
Tickets are by donation to the Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society. Book times online
Saturday April 21 | Creative Days Tour of the BFA Year-End Graduation Exhibition
Creative and Critical Studies Building, 1148 Research Rd, Kelowna | 10am-12pm
Attend a free tour to view and discuss the best works of our graduating visual arts and performance students.
RSVP to: briar.craig@ubc.ca
Sunday, April 28 | Pony Cabaret
Black Box Theatre, 1375 Water St, Kelowna | Doors open at 7:30pm, Cabaret at 8pm, dance afterparty 10pm-midnight.
The third annual Pony cabaret features some of Kelowna’s sassiest performers. Hosted by Cookie, showcasing a variety of talent from comics, burlesque, spoken word, and music-makers. All proceeds go to LPRC.
Tickets at the door: Students $10, Adults $10 or pay what you can
Monday, April 30 | 3rd Annual Student Okanagan Film Festival
Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna | 7pm
SOFF continues a tradition of celebrating emerging student filmmakers of the Okanagan Valley, and will showcase short films from a wide range of genres including mini-documentary, experimental, music videos, animation, and much more!
Admission: By Donation
