Cool things to do in the community
Friday, October 20
• BCHL junior A hockey, Merritt Centennials at Penticton 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 1-877-763-2849
• “Songs of Autumn: an evening of music inspired by the season,” featuring Medieval to modern classical, musicians include Masterworks Ensemble, Tracy Fehr, Dennis Nordlund, Elizabeth Lupton, Bob Park, Seraphim Vocal Ensemble, Heather Allen, Jay Demetrick, Derek Beaton, Natalia Polchenko, Alex Wedensky, Samantha Dougherty, Elise Wiesinger, art with Elaine Watts, Amy Mitchell, Domino Masquerade Studios, Sheila Johnson, Sophia Zang, 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Church Street, tickets are $30 and $25 (seniors), partial proceeds to Penticton Soupateria, available from The Book Shop and Penticton Arts Council and at the door
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, buffet Oktoberfest dinner, 5 p.m., music with Four Retired Guys, 7 p.m.
• South Main Drop In Centre, bocce, 9:45 a.m., yoga, 9 a.m., tai chi chuan, 10:30 a.m., Mah Jong intermediate, 12:30 p.m., beginner line dance plus, 1 p.m., novice line dance, 3 p..m., meditation, 4 - 5 p.m., social dance with Buzz Byer, 7 p.m., $7 (for the dance)
• Heidelberg Club meets at South Main Drop In Centre, 6 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 for details
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, fish and chips Friday, 11:30 a.m.
• Early Childhood Education experts speaking at annual parenting conference, two days at Penticton Days In and Conference Centre, with Dr. Beverlie Dietz, Manisha Wilms, Elad Milman, Gloria Bucil, $30 or $45 per couple, to register call 250-496-5511
• Dance Penticton meets, 7 p.m., Penticton Elks Lodge (upstairs)
• Saint-Germain Cafe and Gallery presents SO BOARD, featuring skateboards as canvases for 17 local artists, daily through Nov. 11
• NHL hockey, Vancouver Canucks at Buffalo Sabres, 4 p.m. (PT)
• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: Victoria and Abdul; Happy Death Day; The Foreigner; Blade Runner 2049; Geostorm (3D); Only the Braves; The Snowman
• Now playing at the Oliver Theatre: Kingsman: The Golden Circle (Friday only); Blade Runner 2049 (Saturday Oct. 27).
Saturday, October 21
• Penticton Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 100 block of Main Street
• 8th annual Penticton Oktoberfest featuring The Beer Barrels and Gypsy & the Rose, with special guests The Alpen Platters, $35 (includes first beer) for tickets visit SOEC box office, online: ValleyFirstTix.com or phone 1-877-763-2849, door tickets will be available if the event is not sold out
• Foreigner, with special guests Honeymoon Suite, featuring cameo appearance by Pen-Hi music students, South Okanagan Events Centre, 7:30 p.m., for tickets visit SOEC box office, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., log on to ValleyFirstTix.com or 1-877-763-2849
• 1st annual fundraising dinner at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 150 Orchard Avenue, to support replacement of the community hall's lighting, $25, purchase from the church or phone 250-492-4325
• The Dream Cafe presents Little Miss Higgins Trio, $41 and $26, for tickets visit www.thedreamcafe.ca or phone 250-490-9012
• Penticton Elks Lodge cribbage 10 a.m., early bird draw, 4 p.m., meat draw, 4:30 p.m., dinner, 5:30 p.m.
• Jake’s Gift, a multi-award winning Canadian play about a World War II veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy, starring Julia Mackey, 7:30 p.m., Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, to purchase: venablestheatre.ca
• ABBAmania, a tribute to ABBA, with special guests Night Fever, a tribute to The Bee Gees, Cleland Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m., tickets are $49 (adults) and $40 (seniors), available from Penticton Community Centre box office
• “Interpreters” share the story of sockeye salmons' 6,000-km journey to the ocean and back, 1 - 3 p.m., Okanagan River Channel on both sides of the dam located just south of Okanagan Lake, parking at Penticton Rose Garden/SS Sicamous parking lot
• An original evening with Kyle Anderson showcasing his own music from his two original CDs, with special guest Gail Riddall, dinner and concert, The Nest and Nectar, $40 plus GST (seniors are $35 plus GST), doors 6 p.m., dinner, 6:30 p.m., show, 7:30 p.m., to reserve phone 250-493-7275
• South Okanagan Similkameen Pride Society Halloween Fling and Drag Show, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 8:30 p.m., ages 19 and over (in advance), music with DJ Shakes, $30 (non-members) and $25 (members), available from White Lioness Metaphysics at 101-491 Main Street and Okanoggin Barbers
• The Mule Concert House and Bar presents One Bad Son in concert, doors open at 10 p.m., show begins at 11 p.m., ages 19 and over, tickets are $15 at the door or $10 in advance from The Grooveyard and Mosaic Books
• Baby back rib or chicken dinner featuring music by Timbre Wolves, 6 p.m. at The Barley Mill, $20 in advance
• Dirty Book Sale at Penticton Public Library, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, cribbage, 10 a.m., meat draw, 2 p.m.
• CFUZ Listen Up Speaker Series presents Rosemary Thomson from the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m., The Shatford Centre, free, open to the public
• KIJHL junior B hockey, Princeton Posse at Osoyoos Coyotes, 7:35 p.m., The Sun Bowl
• Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 4281 presents burgers and fries, noon - 4 p.m., Eagle races, 4 p.m., dinner and a movie night, dinner at 6 p.m. followed by showing of "Ghostbusters," 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 22
• Penticton Children’s Showcase presents Dallas Yellowfly in “How Raven Stole the Sun,” suitable for ages 3 and up, 2 p.m., Cleland Theatre, $30 (season pass) or $12 (single ticket), available at Tumbleweed Gallery, Penticton Arts Council Office, Oliver Veterinary Hospital and online at Eventbrite, call 250-492-7997 for additional information
• Live Music Sundays at The Cannery Brewing Company featuring Yanti, 7 - 9 p.m., no cover charge
• South Main Drop In Centre, R&R Rounders, 12:30 p.m., social dance (DJ), 7 p.m., all abilities and ages of dancers are welcomed to dance on Penticton's largest floor
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, munchies all afternoon, meat draw, 4 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. branch breakfast, 8:30 a.m., meat draw and 50/50 draw, 2 p.m.
• KIJHL junior B hockey,Summerland Steam at Princeton Posse, 2 p.m., Princeton and District Arena
• NHL hockey: Vancouver Canucks at Detroit Red Wings, 4 p.m. (PT)