Cool things to do in our region
MONDAY, MAY 7 • The Dream Cafe presents, 2018 Juno nominees Weaves, in support of their self-titled, debut LP, 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., $20 (premium) and $10 (wings), for tickets: www.thedreamcafe.ca or phone 250-490-9012
• Doug Cox presenting a weekly lecture on local history at Village by the Station In Penticton, all welcome, no charge, 10:30 a.m.
• Cupcake Tea at the Penticton United Church, 1:30-3:30 p.m., $5
• Penticton Legion Ladies Auxiliary meets at the hall, 2 p.m.
• Fitness friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, everyone welcome, 10 a.m.
• PSBC Penticton Parkinson’s Support Group monthly meeting for peers and caregivers, 3235 Skaha Lake Rd., 1:30 p.m.
• Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League, Kamloops Venom at South Okanagan Flames, 7:30 p.m., Penticton Memorial Arena
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 • The Dream Cafe presents Megan Bonnell, doors open at 6 p.m., for tickets: www.thedreamcafe.ca or phone 250-490-9012
• Bingo at Penticton Legion Branch 40, 1 p.m.
• Penticton Lions Club Texas Hold’em Charity Poker tournament, 6 p.m. at The Copper Mug, 1301 Main Street, $60 ($5,000 in chips, $1,000 prize pool based on 26 players), Licence No. 97641
• Wing night at Clancy’s Pub, Grill and Pizza, 4:30 - 9 p.m., plus daily simulcast horse racing, ages 19 and over
THURSDAY, MAY 10 • George Thorogood and the Destroyers “Rock Party Tour, South Okanagan Events Centre, 7:30 p.m., with special guest Daniel Wesley, in support of the Leukemia and Lympoma Society, $36, $50 and $77.50, plus tax and service fees, tickets available from SOEC box office, by phone at 1877-SOEC-TIX, or ValleyFirstTix.com
• Fitness friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, everyone welcome, 10 a.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 11 • Fraternal Order of Eagles, dinner, 5 p.m., music with 13 Broken Bones, 7 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
• Sweet Bird Returns, an evening of modern classical music with vocalist Tracy Fehr and a live band, tickets $30 for adults, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.
• Tip Toe Through the Tulips art show opens at Leir House, featuring colourful works from local artists, 6-8 p.m., exhibition runs through June 14
• Friday Night Live open mic event at Medici’s in Oliver, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 12 • The Naramata Community Choir, under the direction of Justin Gillberey, presents “Time,” it’s annual spring concert, 7:30 p.m. at Penticton United Church, advanced tickets available from Dragon’s Den on Front Street
• Kip Moore “Plead the Fifth” tour, with special guests Drake White and Fairground Saints, South Okanagan Events Centre, 7 p.m., $29, $44.50, $54.50, plus tax and service fees, tickets available from SOEC box office, by phone at 1-877-SOEC-TIX, or ValleyFirstTix.com
• The Dream Cafe presents Desiree Dawson and Jody Mariko Okabe, doors open at 6 p.m., for tickets: www.thedreamcafe.ca or phone 250-490-9012
• The 12th season of the South Okanagan Roller Derby Association kicks off with the Penticton Pistoleras taking on their rivals from Kelowna, tickets $10 in advance or $15 at the door, Penticton Curling Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Retro Saturday at the Venables Theatre in Oliver featuring tributes to Abba and Fleetwood Mac, 7:30 p.m.
• Naramata Community Choir presents, “Time, an evening of music from throughout the season,” tickets $10 in advance or $15 at the door, Penticton United Church, 7:30 p.m.
• Exhibit opening at Front Street Gallery featuring new works from local artist Greta Loeppky, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 13 • Mother’s Day • Penticton Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosts if famous pancake breakfast at the hall, everyone welcome, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
• Yard sale in support of BCSPCA, Main Street in front of Wholesale Club, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Indestructible Johnny performs at Cannery Brewing, no cover, 6 p.m.
MONDAY, MAY 14 • Doug Cox presenting a weekly lecture on local history at Village by the Station In Penticton, all welcome, no charge, 10:30 a.m.
• Fitness friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, everyone welcome, 10 a.m.