Cool things to do in South Okanagan

TUESDAY, MAY 22 • Mamas Meetup, drop-in play-time for moms and toddlers, every Tuesday at Penticton Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Avenue, more information on Facebook, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge has 10-card crib at 7 p.m.

• Linda Ruby is the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Penticton Sunrise meeting, breakfast available for purchase, Sandman Hotel, 7 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 • Bingo at Penticton Legion Branch 40, 1 p.m.

• Wing night at Clancy’s Pub, Grill and Pizza, 4:30 - 9 p.m.; daily simulcast horse racing, ages 19 and over

• Ryan McMahon of Lion Bear Fox doing a solo show at Medici’s Café in Oliver, tickets $25, doors at 6:30 p.m.

• Jason Elmore and Hoodoo Witch perform at The Dream Café, tickets $20 and $30, 8 p.m.

• Monthly meeting of the B.C. Retired Government Employees Association, Guest speakers are Gary Doi and Ivan McLelland, Penticton library, 10:30 a.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 24 • Fitness friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, everyone welcome, 10 a.m.

• Penticton Vees Spring Camp, runs through Sunday, South Okanagan Events Centre

• Red Haven performs at Cannery Brewing, no cover, 7 p.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge has drop-in Snowball darts at 7 p.m.

• South Okanagan Naturalists Club meets at the Penticton United Church, guest speaker is Roland Neave, owner of Wells Gray Tours, 7 p.m.

• Thursday Night Jazz Band performing benefit concert at Cawston Community Hall, proceeds to hall upgrades, $15 at the door, 7 p.m.

• Friendship Force of Penticton Okanagan holds its monthly meeting at The Patio (formerly Debbie’s Diner) at 1690 Barnes St, all welcome, call 250-493-1649 for informtion,12:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 25 • Fraternal Order of Eagles, dinner, 5 p.m., music with Blues Junior, 7 p.m.

• The Dream Café and Peach City Radio present: Listen Up! Featuring CBC blues radio broadcaster Holger Petersen and Kenny ‘Blues Boss Wayne, tickets $15 and $25, 8 p.m.

• Friday Night Live open mic event at Medici’s in Oliver, 7 p.m.

• Ellis on the Rise Block Party on Ellis Street In downtown Penticton, featuring live music, chalk art competition, kids activities, food and drinks, 5-8 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 26 CBC blues radio broadcaster Holger Petersen hosting a workshop on interviewing techniques, part of the Peach City Radio Listen Up! Speaker Series, Shatford Centre, 11 a.m.

• Check out some roller derby action as the Penticton Pistoleras take on the Sea to Sky Sirens, tickets $10 in advance or $15 at the door, Penticton Curling Club, 6:30 p.m.

• Rotary Lobster Feast, featuring fresh seafood from Nova Scotia or BBQ chicken as an alternative, includes silent and live auctions, tickets $70

• Tinhorn Creek 2018 Canadian Concert Series kicks off with Terence Jack, tickets $35, 7:30 p.m.