Cool things to do on the weekend

Today

• CD release party, Kym Gouchie and her band in concert support of her latest CD “Northern Shining Star Woman,” 7 p.m., The Riverside Conference Centre at The Days Inn, 152 Riverside Drive, with special guest Shayna Desjarlais, $25, available from The Dragon’s Den on Front Street, an all-ages event

• Musaic Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Tracy Stuchbery, presents “Annelies,” translated by Melanie Challenger from Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl, 7:30 p.m., Frank Venables Auditorium in Oliver, $20 (adults) and $5 (students), available from The Dragon’s Den on Front Street

• The City of Penticton's Annual Day of Mourning ceremony, 11 a.m., McLaren Park Arena, 1350 King Street, recognizing B.C. workers who lost their lives as a result of a work-related injury, illness or disease, public welcomed

• A Touch of Nature with guest artist Carolyn Jager, Front Street Gallery, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (opening reception Saturday from 11 a.m. 1 p.m.)

• Folk modernism musician Joshua Smith plays his first solo gig at The Dream Cafe, 8 p.m. (doors 6 p.m.), $22 (premium), $12 (wings), purchase online at www.thedreamcafe.ca or phone 250-490-9012

• Medici’s Friday Night Live open mic, 7 p.m., 522 Fairview Road in Oliver, for details: 250-498-2228

• Penticton Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festival, stage dance, 1:15 p.m., 5 p.m., The Cleland Theatre

• South Main Drop-In Centre presents walk for health, 8:15 a.m., yoga, 9 a.m., Tai Chi Chuan, 10:30 a.m., Mah Jong intermediate, 12:30 p.m., beginner plus line dance, 1 p.m., novice line dance, 3:15 p.m., Heidelberg Club, 6 p.m., evening dance featuring live music by Glory Days, 7:30 p.m., $7 for the dance, bring your friends

• ANAVETs, appy hour, 3 - 6 p.m., karaoke, 7:30 p.m.

• Free hypnosis relaxation session, with Bob Kittle, CH.t, South Main Drop In Centre, 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., call 250-488-2723

• Jack Daniels Flashback Fridays at The Mule Nightclub, 9 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Tap Trivia, all day, every day, dinner, 5 - 7 p.m., dancing and music with Pure Twang

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, fish and chips, 11:30 a.m., Friday night dinner, 5:30 p.m., karaoke with your host Ivan Prefontaine, 7:30 p.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge No. 51, drop-in darts and pool, 7 p.m.

• Dance Penticton meets, Penticton Elks Lodge (upstairs), 7 p.m.

• Many Hats Theatre Co. presents SelfHelp By Dummiez, 8 p.m., The Cannery Stage, tickets available from The Nest and Nectar or phone 250-493-7275

• Roayl Canadian Legion Branch 227, Okanagan Falls, meat draw and 50/50, 5 p.m.

• “Annelies,” the Story of Anne Frank presented by Musaic Vocal Ensemble, Frank Venables Theatre, 7:30 p.m.m $20 (adults), $5 (students), available from box office or online at venablestheatre.ca

• Bridge games and cribbage at Summerland Seniors Drop In Centre, 1 p.m.; 9710 Brown Street, call Irene at 250-404-4562

• Summerland Recreation Department presents Adult Drop-In volleyball, 7 - 9 p.m., Summerland Middle School

• Pleasure Painters of Summerland meet, Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., drop-ins welcomed

Saturday, April 29

• Day 1: Western Canada Cup junior A hockey tournament begins at South Okanagan Events Centre, games include Brooks vs Chilliwack, 2 p.m.; Battlefords North Stars vs Penticton Vees, 7 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 90th anniversary and 89th anniversary of ladies auxiliary, happy hour, 5:30 p.m., dinner, 6 p.m. ($7.50), entertainment with the South Okanagan Big Band, 8 p.m. ($10), phone 250-492-2882 for tickets

• SOSPRIDE gala, fundraiser for South Okanagan Similkameen Pride organization featuring drag show, delicious dinner, dancing with music by DJ Shakes, open to all members of the community, Bufflehead Tapas Room at Penticton Lakeside Resort, 6 p.m., $45 (non-members), $40 members, available from SOSPRIDE Facebook page or from front desk of The Lakeside

• World Tai Chi Day, try it for free, 10 - 11 a.m., Summerland's Memorial Park bandshell, by donation suggested at $2

• Final night: Many Hats Theatre Co. presents Self-Help By Dummiez, 8 p.m., The Cannery Stage, tickets available from The Nest and Nectar or phone 250-493-7275

• BC Fresh Talent Quest season 5, 1 p.m., The Elite Restaurant, performers ages 9-18, support the stars of tomorrow, today

• Advanced voting begins, South Main Drop-In Centre, Penticton Lakeside Resort, Peachland Community Centre, Summerland Seniors Centre, for more information contact 250-487-4441

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Member Appreciation Day, play Tap Trivia, all day, every day, burgers, fries and onion rings, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Eagle races, 4 p.m.

• Penticton Tune-Agers choir and orchestra presents "This Land of Ours," 2 p.m., The Shatford Centre, $15 available from the Shatford, the Beanery in Summerland, any choir member or at the door

• Musaic Vocal Ensemble presents “Annelies,” featuring guest artists Mia Harris, Olivia Walsh, Sarah Anderson, Pamela Parenty and Dennis Norlund, 7:30 p.m., St. Michael and All Angels Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Ave. in Kelowna, $20 (adults) and $5 (students), available from The Dragon's Den on Front Street and James on Kelly in Summerland

• Naramata Community Yard Sale, 9 a.m. 2 p.m., download a map on Friday at www.MyNaramata.com

• 27th annual Vintage Car Club Swap Meet, Oliver Recreation Centre, 655 McKinney Ave., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., antiques,collectibles, $3, 12 and under free

• The Dream Cafe presents Arsen Shomakhov, blues rock, $33 (premium), $18 (wings), 8 p.m., purchase at www.thedreamcafe.ca or phone 250-490-9012

• Front Street Art Gallery, 60 Front Street presents “A Touch of Nature” with guest artist Carolyn Jager, opening reception 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Penticton Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festival, stage dance, 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 5:30 p.m., The Cleland Theatre

• Grassland Public Programming, Penticton Art Gallery, 1 p.m., cannabis and legality panel discussion with Couns. Tarik Sayeed and Helena Konanz, Kevin Adams, owner of Cannabinoid Therapy; Robert Laurie, barrister and solicitor B.C.

• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, breakfast, 10 a.m. - noon, fun pool for members, noon, dinner, 5:30 p.m., dancing and music with Gypsy and the Rose

• Penticton Elks Lodge No. 51, cribbage, 10 a.m., early bird meat draw, 4 p.m., regular meat draw, 4:30 p.m., dinner, 5:30 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion branch No. 40, cribbage, 10 a.m., LA Spring Tea, 1 p.m., meat draw and LA 50/50, 2 p.m., branch 90th birthday celebration, 7:30 p.m.

• Legion Branch No. 227, Okanagan Falls, meat draw and 50/50, 5 p.m.

• The House is a Rockin’ blues jam hosted by The Yard Katz, Orchard House, doors open at 12:30 p.m., $5 at the door, in support of South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre

• Charity bottle drives at Marketplace IGA and Summerland IGA, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., charities include Critteraid, BC-SPCA, Summerland Food Bank, Penticton Regional Hospital children's ward

• Single Baby Boomers residing in the South Okanagan are invited to a fun pub dinner, for more information phone 250-4885382 or join Boomer’s Social Group Penticton on Facebook for further details

Sunday, April 30

• Western Canada Cup junior A hockey tournament at South Okanagan Events Centre, Portage Terriers vs Battlefords North Stars, 2 p.m.; Brooks Bandits vs Penticton Vees, 7 p.m., 13-game tournament oackage: $179, Vees-only game package: $130, Vees round-robin games: $20, non-Vees round robin games: $15 and WCC championship game and RBC Cup play-in game: $25, some service charges may apply, for tickets visit SOEC box office, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., log on to ValleyFirstTix.com or phone 1-877-763-2849

• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, meat draw, hot dogs, 1 p.m.

• Westbank Country Opry, featuring guest artist John Fairchild, 2 p.m., Westbank Emmanuel Church, 2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna, in support of local food bank

• Penticton Tune-Agers choir and orchestra presents "This Land of Ours," 2 p.m., The Shatford Centre, $15 available from the Shatford, the Beanery in Summerland, any choir member or at the door

• Landmark Cinemas 7 presents: TED Cinema Exp: Highlights, 4 p.m.

• Okanagan Historical Society annual general meeting, Summerland Waterfront Resort, $35, includes luncheon, presentation on Lowertown with Dave Hill, selfguided tour brochure that describes nearby marsh plans and their First Nations uses, call David Gregory at 250-494-9030 for tickets (prior to April 25)

• Penticton Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festival, stage dance, 11 a.m., 3 p.m., The Cleland Theatre

• Eagles, pool tournament, 12:30 p.m., finger food, noon - 4 p.m., meat draw, 4 p.m.

• Okanagan Christian Men’s Choir (nondenominational), 7 p.m., Summerland Baptis Church, for details contact Debi at 250-494-1940

• South Main Drop In Centre, R&R Rounders, 12:30 p.m., social dance with your host Emil Sajna, a DJ with 45-years experience playing the greatest dance songs of all-time, dance on Penticton’s largest floor, all ages and abilities are welcomed, 7 p.m.

• Disability Tax Credit information meeting, 3 - 5 p.m., Penticton Community Centre, 325 Power Street, with Member of Parliament Richard Cannings with special guest Peter Julian, MP for Burnaby New Westminster. They will explain the criteria, the importance of documentation and how to apply for the non-refundable tax credit that is retro-active for 10 years.

• Vintage Car Club of the South Okanagan meets, 2 p.m., Summerland Youth Centre on Peach Orchard Road, call 250-494-5473

Monday, May 1

• Western Canada Cup, Chilliwack Chiefs vs Portage Terriers, 7 p.m., South Okanagan Events Centre

• City of Penticton Parks and Master Steerling Committee first draw available, open house from 4 - 8 p.m. at Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, presentations: commercial use of parkland, 4:30 p.m., general overview of master plan, 6 p.m., commercial use of parkland, 7 - 8 p.m., public welcomed to offer input

• PSBC Penticton Parkinson’s Peers and Caregivers/Partners monthly support group, 1:30 p.m., The Concorde Assisted Living Residence, 3235 Skaha Lake Road, educate and socialize with people with Parkinson’s, all welcomed, contact Alana Appel, 250-770-1195

• Sage Valley Voices presents My Canada, an all-Canadian repertoire, Osoyoos Secondary School, 7 p.m., $12 at the door, includes refreshments

• Historical presentation with Doug Cox, 11 a.m., Village by the Station, OK Falls, Kaleden, Green Mountain and Allen Grove, these communities developed independent of Penticton, however Penticton to market their produce, all welcomed