Cool things to do in South Okanagan

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

• BCHL junior A hockey: West Kelowna Warriors at Penticton Vees, 2017/18 home opener for the Vees, 7 p.m., South Okanagan Events Centre, for tickets visit SOEC box office, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., log on to ValleyFirstTix.com or phone

• KIJHL junior hockey: Osoyoos Coyotes at Summerland Steam, 7:30 p.m., Summerland Arena

• The Dream Cafe presents C.R. Avery, 8 p.m., for tickets call 250-490-9012 or purchase online at www.thedreamcafe.ca

• “Real Estate,” presented by Many Hats Theatre Co., starring Adele McNary, Chuck Peeren, Vance Potter, Jane Stead, 8 p.m., The Cannery Stage, $25 (adults) and $22 (students and seniors), available from The Nest & Nectar box office at 301-1475 Fairview Road or phone 250-493-7275

• Missoula Children’s Theatre and Tuc-el-nuit Elementary and SOSS present Jack and the Beanstalk, 7 p.m., Frank Venables Theatre, tickets available from the schools

• Okanagan Fall Wine Festival continues, second of 10 days, for a complete list of events visit: thewinefestivals.com

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, dinner, 5 p.m., live music with Lulu and the Lazy Boys

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

• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, karaoke with Candie, 7:30 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, fish and chips, 11:30 a.m.

• South Main Drop-In Centre, bocce, 8:45 a.m., yoga, 9 a.m., Mah Jong intermediate, 12:30 p.m., beginner plus line dance, 1 p.m., novice line dance, 3:15 p.m., meditation, 4 - 5 p.m., evening dance, featuring Rick Wood as The Shindigger, 7 - 9:30 p.m. (note new times), everyone welcomed

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, dinner, 5 - 7 p.m., live music to follow at 7 p.m., Tap Trivia available all day, every day

• Live music at open mic night, Medici’s in Oliver, 522 Fairview Road, 7 p.m.

• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7 in Penticton: American Made (14A, 115 minutes); Flatliners (14A, 110 minutes); Long Time Running (PG, 96 minutes); Kingsman: The Golden Circle (14A, 141 minutes); The Lego Ninjago Movie (G, 101 minutes); American Assassin (14A, 111 minutes); It (14A, 135 minutes)

• Summerland Culture Days opens with a Philosphers CafÈ at 7 p.m. and events on all weekend through Sunday, visit www.bcculturedays.ca for full schedule

• IODE Thrift Store at 464 Main St. in Penticton offering bag sale through Oct. 5, $3 to fill a grocery bag, $5 for a garbage bag

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

• Vancouver Symphony performs at The Cleland Theatre, 7:30 p.m., purchase tickets from The Shatford Centre

• Master photographer Merle Somerville presents “McIntyre,” on display at Front Street Gallery, 60 Front Street, meet the artist from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., show runs Mondays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Closing night: “Real Estate,î presented by Many Hats Theatre Co., directed by Jamie Eberle, produced by Ben Amos, 8 p.m., The Cannery Stage

• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans of Canada, dance with Lulu and the Lazy Boys, 6:30 p.m.

• Oliver Community Arts Council presents Fall Art Show and Sale, 3-9 p.m. Oliver Community Centre, admission by donation

• Oasis United Church, 2964 Skaha Lake Road, presents Linnea Good in concert, with special guest David Jonsson, 7 p.m., $15, free for ages 18 and under, entertainment for the entire family

• Downtown Penticton Association and Penticton Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Main Street, Front Street and Backstreet Blvd.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, cribbage, 10 a.m., meat draw and LA 50/50 draw, 2 p.m.

• 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.

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

• Summerland United Church hosting a fall fair, 8 a.m.-noon, with garage sale, baked goods, sweets, canning and more, 13204 Henry Ave.

• Friends of the Summerland Ornamental Gardens hosts Eva Antonijevic and Don Gayton, who will speak about fire-wise landsaping, 10 a.m.-noon, at the gardens, admission by donation

KIJHL junior hockey: Revelstoke Grizzlies at Osoyoos Coyotes, 7:35 p.m., Sun Bowl Arena

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

• Today is October 1, the first day of October and 274th day of 2017

• Shakespeare Out Loud, one-day workshop at Keremeos Grist Mill and Gardens, facilitated by Rodger Barton from Stratford Festival in Ontario, $20 for the day, phone 250-499-5417 for details

• Sunday dinner series at the Keremeos Grist Mill served family style featuring fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Tickets are $25 and available in advance only at the Grist Mill or online at .

• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans of Canada, barbecue, noon, horse races, meat draw and 50/50s, 1 p.m.

• Oliver Community Arts Council presents Fall Art Show and Sale, noon - 5 p.m., Oliver Community Centre

• Live Music Sundays at The Cannery Brewing Company featuring Indestructible Johnny, 7 - 9 p.m., no cover charge

• Penticton Speedway presents Eve of Destruction, hornets, street stocks, hit-2-pass, sponsored by Okanagan Hockey School, 2 p.m., located 5 kms east past the hospital on Carmi Avenue in Penticton

• Sports Sunday at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 502 Martin St., catered by Ladies Auxiliary.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2

• Okanagan Fall Wine Festival continues, for a complete list of events visit: thewinefestivals.com

• The Federation of Canadian Artists South Okanagan Similkameen Chapter presents Connections Art Show and Conference, The Shatford Centre, daily until Oct. 26

• Final week: Solo exhibition with Shannon Ford, daily at The Lloyd Gallery

• Okanagan Christian Men’s Choir, non-denominational choir invites you to join us, have fun, sing unto the Lord and enjoy the fellowship of other singers, 7 - 9 p.m., Summerland Baptist Church, fireside room, 10318 Elliott Street, contact Debi at 250-4941940

• Ladies Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 502 Martin St., hosting general meeting at 2 p.m.