Cool things to do in our community
Today
• 22nd annual Summerland Bluegrass Festival, first of three days at Summerland Rodeo Grounds, $20 for a weekend pass or $10 per day, kids 12 and under are free, open mic and band scramble registration begins, 9 a.m., open mic, 12:30 - 5:30 p.m., supper hour, 5:30 p.m., open mic, 6:30 - 9 p.m., jam in main building and tent, 9 p.m.
• The Barking Parrot presents Summer Patio Music, 5:30 - 8 p.m. featuring Paul Gibson and Kevin Coles, no cover charge
• Medici’s Friday Nights presents Marcel Morneau and friends, bring your instrument, bring your music and play and be part of the night’s sound, 522 Fairview Road, Oliver, 250-498-2228
• Hayman Classic Junior Stage Race, a four-part cycling event, first of three days, today: morning hill climb ending at Painted Rock Winery, followed by circuit race at Area 27 race track in Oliver
• Dance Oasis Studio presents “Me Against the Music,” 6:30 p.m., Frank Venables Theatre, Oliver
• Royal Canadian Legion No. 227, Okanagan Falls, meat draw and 50/50, 5 p.m.
• Full Moon Silent Auction dinner and dance at the Royal Canadian Legion in Oliver, $20, featuring music by Uncorked, tickets available from the canteen
• The Dream Cafe presents David Lindley, 8 p.m., $60 (premium), $45 (wings), doors open at 6 p.m., for tickets: www.thedreamcafe.ca or phone 250-490-9012
• Free hypnosis relaxation session, with Bob Kittle, CH.t, South Main Drop In Centre, 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., for details call 250-488-2723
• Bridge and cribbage at Summerland Seniors Drop In Centre, 9710 Brown Street, 1 p.m., call Irene at 250-404-4562
• Fraternal Order of Eagles dinner, 5 - 7 p.m., dance, 7 - 11 p.m., Tap Trivia, all day
• Tai Chi at Summerland Seniors Drop In Centre, call Susan at 250-494-3370
• Royal Canadian Air Force 890 Wing meets, 4 p.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. in Penticton
• Heidelberg Club meets, South Main Drop-In Centre, 6 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, fish and chips Friday, begins at 11:30 a.m.
• South Main Drop-In Centre, bocce, 8:45 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., evening dance featuring Wendy Rodocker, 7:30 p.m., bring your friends, dancing shoes and a smile, $7
• Karaoke at Peacock’ s Perch in Summerland with host DJ Dan, 8:30 p.m.
• Karaoke with your host DJ Skye at The Barley Mill Pub, 9 p.m.
• “A Very Curious Affair Volume IV” at The Mule on Martin, 9 p.m., $10 in advance, $15 at the door
• Drop-in fun darts and pool at the Penticton Elks Lodge, 7 p.m.
• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: The Mummy (3D, 2D, PG, violence, 141 minutes); Megan Leavey (14A, nudes, language, 119 minutes); It Comes at Night (14A, nudes, language, 119 minutes); Wonder Woman (3D, 2D, PG, 141 minutes); Captain Underpants (G, 89 minutes); Baywatch (14A, language, nudes, 119 minutes); Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (3D, 2D, violence, 129 minutes).
• Now showing at the Oliver Theatre: Alien Covenant (Friday only); Baywatch (Friday - June 16)
Saturday, June 10
• Simulcast horse racing from 10 different tracks is now available at Clancy’s Pub, Grill and Pizza, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily, 333 Martin Street (behind the liquor stores), ages 19 and over, bet on today’s 149th running of the Belmont Stakes
• Osoyoos Market on Main, 9 am. - 2 p.m. featuring live entertainment, artisans, fresh produce, sewing, home baking and much more
• 22nd annual Summerland Bluegrass Festival, second of three days at Summerland Rodeo Grounds, band scramble performances 9:30 - 11 a.m., workshops, 11 a.m. - noon, open mic, noon - 5:30 p.m., supper hour, 5:30 p.m., feature band: The Scroggins Brothers, 7 - 9 p.m., jam in the main building and tent, 9:30 p.m., parking lot pickin', 10 p.m.
• Penticton Farmers Market, 100 block of Main Street, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; DPA community market, 200-300 blocks of Main Street, Front Street, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• 3rd annual Lobster Dinner and Fundraiser, St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 9311 Prairie Valley Road, 5:30 p.m., fundraiser for the parking lot, call church for tickets 250-494-3466
• The Barking Parrot presents Summer Patio Music, 5:30 - 8 p.m. featuring Paul Gibson and Kevin Coles, no cover charge
• Western Canadian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championships, all day at the South Okanagan Events Centre, $10 (adults), $5 (children and the second parent), ages 12 and under and seniors are free, for tickets visit SOEC box office from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., log on to ValleyFirstTix.com or purchase by phone 1-877-763-2849
• Festival of Flowers Show sponsored by Penticton and District Garden Club at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, all day, from roses to herbs to posted plants for information on participating: www.gardenclubpenticton.ca
• Dance Oasis Studio presents “Me Against the Music,” 6:30 p.m., Frank Venables Theatre, Oliver
• The Dream Cafe presents David Lindley, 8 p.m., $60 (premium), $45 (wings), doors open at 6 p.m., for tickets: www.thedreamcafe.ca or phone 250-490-9012
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 227, Okanagan Falls, meat draw and 50/50, 5 p.m.
• Charity bottle drives at Marketplace IGA and Summerland IGA, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• South Main Drop In Centre, roast beef dinner, 5:30 p.m., for details 250-493-2111
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, cribbage, 10 a.m., meat draw and LA 50/50 draw, 2 p.m.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, member appreciation, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Eagle Races, 4 p.m.
• Rock the Beach Tribute party at Barefoot Beach Resort, 7 p.m., $35 featuring multiple tributes including Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin, CCR, The Doors, Stevie Nicks & Christine McVie, ages 19 and over
• 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.
• Army of Sass at the Mule on Martin, 9 p.m.
• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, fun pool for members, noon, dance to The Shindigger, 7 - 11 p.m.
• Kettle Valley Steam Railway operates, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., booking recommended, email keettlevalleyrail.org
• Taito Family gospel music concert, 7 p.m., Adventist Church at 290 Warren Ave. W., free concert, goodwill offering
• Hayman Classic Junior Stage Race, a four-part cycling event, second of three days, today: morning criterion on Lakeshore Drive in Penticton
Sunday, June 11
• Stanley Cup championship, Pittsburgh Penguins at Nashville Predators, 5 p.m. (PT, CBC, Sportsnet), Game 6 in best-ofseven championship
• 22nd annual Summerland Bluegrass Festival, third and final day at Summerland Rodeo Grounds, gospel open mic, 9:30 a.m. - noon, open mic till last band completed, noon, festival ends, 2 p.m.
• Opening day: Summerland Rotary Sunday market, Main Street, in Summerland, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Take an Old Bag to Tea, fundraiser for Penticton Regional Hospital Auxiliary Foundation, 1 - 4:30 p.m., Penticton Lakeside Resort ballroom
• Highway to Healing’s 3rd annual Ride to Provide, 5-10 km family bike ride of a 30 km ride, Oliver Lions Park, register online at highwayofhealing.org or for more information phone 250-498-7811
• Penticton Academy of Music presents 3rd annual Early Music Garden Party at The Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave., 7:30 p.m., featuring Madrigals and choral music from the 16th century, by donation, call 250493-7977 for details
• Balance Performing Arts presents “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at The Cleland Theatre, featuring students ages 3-60 in musical theatre, tap jazz, acrobatics, modern and ballet, $10, directed by Ashlie Atkinson, tickets available at the door, by phone at 250-486-2107, or in person at 157 Orchard Avenue
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 ladies auxiliary pancake breakfast, 8:30 11:30 a.m., 502 Martin Street, $5 for full breakfast (50 cents extra for berries and cream)
• Okanagan Big Band Bash featuring five bands from across the Okanagan showcasing big band jazz from Penticton to the North Okanagan, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., South Main Drop In Centre, funds to support Penticton & Area Access Centre
• Wildstone Colours 4 Kids Run, 10 a.m. at Loco Landing, $20 registration includes a 2.5 or 5 km run, T-shirt, sunglasses and colour packet, wear a white tee-shirt, fundraiser for OSNS Child Development Centre
• Flea market in support of the BC-SPCA of the South Okanagan Similkameen, parking lot in front of Great Canadian Wholesale on Main Street, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Free live music at The Cannery Brewing Co., 6 - 8 p.m., featuring Jeremy Head
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, curlers breakfast, 8 - 11 a.m., meat draw, 4 p.m.
• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, executive meeting, 10 a.m., horse races and meat draw, 1 p.m., hot dogs and smokies available
• South Main Drop In Centre social dance with your host Stan Simpson, 7-9 p.m., dance on Penticton’s largest dance floor, all ages and abilities are welcomed
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, LA breakfast, 8 a.m., meat draw and 50/50 draw, 2 p.m.
• Open auditions for SOAP Players production of “The Game’s Afoot”, 6:30 p.m., Big Blue Quails Nest in Oliver, for specifics visit www.soplayers.ca
• Kettle Valley Steam Railway operates, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., booking recommended, email keettlevalleyrail.org
• Hayman Classic Junior Stage Race, a four-part cycling event, third and final day, today: a road race in and around Oliver