Cool things to do

FRIDAY, JUNE 1

• Today is June 1, the first day of June and the 152nd day of 2018

• Summerland Action Festival at Memorial Park and other venues, Carleen Roth, 6 p.m., slo-pitch games begin, 6:30 p.m., opening ceremonies, 7 p.m., Shooting Star, tribute to Paul Rodgers and Bad Company, 7:30 p.m., Bad Moon Riders, tribute to CCR, 9 p.m., Nester’s Market fireworks display, 10:20 p.m.

• South Main Drop In Centre social dance, featuring The Shindigger (Rick Wood), 7:30 p.m.

• Penticton library hosting a learning at lunch workshop on strategies for staying mentally fit, no charge, noon to 1 p.m.

• Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre in Osoyoos presents Adonis Puentes, 7 p.m., $30 in advance from Jojo’s Cafe or the desert centre

• Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre has bocce at 8:45 a.m., yoga at 9 a.m., intermediate Mah Jong at 12:30 p.m., intermediate line dance at 1 p.m, beginner line dance at 3 p.m., Heidelberg Club at 6 p.m. and Friday night dance with Shindigger at 7 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, roast pork dinner, on a bed of rice, 5 - 7 p.m.; music to follow with Rob n Walker Band, 7 p.m. - close

• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: “Solo, A Star Wars Story,” (2D, 3D, PG, 135 minutes); “Adrift,” (PG, 97 minutes); “Action Point,” (14A, 85 minutes); “Deadpool 2,” (18A, 119 minutes); “The Book Club,” (PG, 104 minutes); “Avengers: Infinity Wars,” (PG, 156 minutes).

• Now playing at the Oliver Theatre: “I Can Only Imagine,” (PG, 110 minutes), Friday only; “Deadpool 2,” (18A, 119 minutes), Saturday - June 8

SATURDAY, JUNE 2

• Summerland Action Festival at Memorial Park and other venues, Man of Steel Triathlon, begins at 7 a.m., pancake breakfast, 8 - 10 a.m., slo-pitch games begin, 8 a.m., Action Festival parade, 10 a.m., Summerland Nakama Drum Ensemble, 11 a.m., A Man Named Sue, tribute to Johnny Cash and country outlaws, 12:30 p.m., Forever Young, Kevin Foley’s tribute to Neil Young, 1:45 p.m., Barracuda, tribute to Heart, 3:45 p.m., Eagle Eyes, tribute to The Eagles, 5:30 p.m., Giant’s Head Run, starts and finishes at the aquatic and fitness centre, 6 p.m., free post-race swim at the aquatic and fitness centre, 6:15 p.m., dance with March Hare, 9 p.m.

• Try out Falun Gong during a free class at Skaha Lake Park near the fitness park, 11 a.m.

• Penticton Dragon Boat Festival offering free trials for people interested in the sport, Skaha Lake, Penticton, 11 a.m.

• A Gospel Choral Singing Workshop with Marcus Mosely, Darlene Ketchum and Bill Sample, learning gospel music is fun and singing in a group is an incredible musical journey, Penticton United Church, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., $35, pick up registration forms at 696 Main Street (weekdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

• Allan Crossley Quintet performs jazz standards and original material at The Dream Café, tickets $25 and $35, 8 p.m.

• Betty and The Kid plays at Craft Corner Kitchen in Penticton

• Workshop on gardening for native pollinators, hosted by Friends of Summerland Ornamental Gardens, free for members, $10 for non-members, 10 a.m.

• Oliver Legion super mega meat draw, 2:30 p.m. at the branch

• Cactus Jalopies Show & Shine, Gyro Park in Osoyoos, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., motorcycle stunt show, vintage cars, boats, motorcycles, craft and food vendors, music, beer garden, bring a kid to the show for a free HotWheel

SUNDAY, JUNE 3

• Summerland Action Festival at Memorial Park and other venues, pancake breakfast, 8 - 10 a.m., slo-pitch games begin, 8 a.m., interdenominational church service, 10 a.m., kid’s fishing derby at Garnet Valley Dam, 11 a.m., Summerland Showcase (live music), 11:30 a.m., Timbre Wolves, 12:15 p.m., March Hare, 1:45 p.m., Love Struck, tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan, 3:40 p.m., slo-pitch awards, 5:30 p.m.

• Gospel concert with Mosely Trio and Workshop Singers, Penticotn United Church, 2 p.m., $10 at the door or in advance from chuch office at 696 Main Street (weekdays between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

• Yard sale in support of BC-SPCA, Main Street in front of Wholesale Club, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Dorian Goodwin performs at Cannery Brewing, no cover, 6 p.m.

• Penticton Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts presents its year-end gala concert at St. Saviour’s Church, 2 p.m.

• Legion Ladies catering lunch for Sports Sunday at the hall

• 15th annual Oliver half Iron triathlon, swim begins at 7 a.m. from Rotary Beach in Oliver, BBQ lunch available for spectators beginning at 11:30 a.m., visit: dynamicraceevents.com

• Drag racing at the Osoyoos Airport, bring your own chair, gates open at 9 a.m., racing begins at 11 a.m., elimination round at 1 p.m.

• South Okanagan Women In Need Society hosts the Walk to End Abuse, Rotary Park, 10 a.m.