Cool things to do in Penticton and area

FRIDAY, JULY 6 • 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

• Self Help for Dummies, by Norm Foster, presented by Many Hats Theatre Co., 8 p.m., The Cannery Stage, for tickets call 250-493-7275 or visit The Nest and Nectar box office

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

• Live music at the Barking Parrot Patio, 5:30 8 p.m., ages 19 and over, Blue City Trio

• Light, Shadow, Colour exhibition by guest artist Carollyne Sinclaire opens at Front Street Gallery, on through July 19

• Tugs Tap House trivia night, free to play, compete for great prizes, hosted by Sun FM’s Alysha Williams, general knowledge and name-that-tune, 7 p.m., 260 Martin Street

• Folk band The Fretless plays at The Dream Café, tickets $26 and $36, 8 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, dinner, 5 - 6:30 p.m., music with Rollin’ Coal Band, 7 p.m.

• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: AntMan and the Wasp (2D and 3D, PG, 118 minutes); Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2D and 3D, PG, 128 minutes); The Incredibles 2 (PG, 126 minutes); The First Purge (14A, 97 minutes); Tag (14A, 100 minutes); Oceans 8 (PG, 110 minutes) SATURDAY, JULY 7 • Penticton Farmers Market, 100 block of Main Street, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Downtown Penticton Association community market, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., 200 block of Main Street, Front Street

• Tug’s Tap House presents Dueling Pianos, starring Steve Soucy and Bob Silversides, 8 p.m., $15 cover charge, rush seating at the door

• Rose propagation workshop, hosted by Friends of Summerland Ornamental Gardens, free for members, $10 for non-members, 10 a.m.

• Live music at the Barking Parrot Patio, 5:30 8 p.m., ages 19 and over, Blue City Trio

• Self Help for Dummies, by Norm Foster, presented by Many Hats Theatre Co., 8 p.m., The Cannery Stage, for tickets call 250-493-7275 or visit The Nest and Nectar box office

• Opening reception for Light, Shadow, Colour exhibition by guest artist Carollyne Sinclaire at Front Street Gallery, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Long Gallery in Penticton hosting an Ode to Kate Kimberly, a special one-night salute to the late local artist, 5-8 p.m.

• Friends of the Oliver Library hosting their 20th annual book sale at the Oliver Legion, proceeds support summer children’s reading program, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge, cribbage, 10 a.m., early bird draw, 4 p.m., regular meat draw, 4:30 p.m., dinner, 5:30 p.m., music with Just Us Two, 6:30 p.m.

• Chicago-born blues singer Studebaker John Grimaldi performs at The Dream Café, tickets $23 and $33, 8 p.m.

• Thompson Okanagan Junior B Tier 1 Lacrosse League playoffs, best-of-5 semifinal, Game 2, Vernon Tigers at South Okanagan Flames, 7:30 p.m., Oliver Arena.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 • Summerland Rotary Summer Market, 50-plus stalls of farmers, artisans, crafters, food vendors and more, Main Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• S.E. Elliott performs at Cannery Brewing, no cover, 6-8 p.m.

• Legion Ladies hosting their famous pancake breakfast at the hall, $5, 8:30 a.m. to noon

• Self Help for Dummies, by Norm Foster, presented by Many Hats Theatre Co., 2 p.m., The Cannery Stage, for tickets call 250-493-7275 or visit The Nest and Nectar box office

• Penticton Elks Lodge dog races, food draw, last man standing, 2 p.m., pool and darts available

TUESDAY, JULY 10 • Movie night at Penticton library auditorium featuring “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” adults only, no cost, bring popcorn bowl, 6 p.m.

• Kids welcome to experiment, tinker and explore in the Science Lab at Penticton Museum and Archives, recommended ages 8 to 11, sibling also welcome with participating adult, suggested donation $2, 10 a.m. to noon.

• Monday night drop-in darts at the Elk’s Club, sign-in, 6:30 p.m., toe-line, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 • B.C.-based pianist, singer and songwriter Michael Kaeshammer returns to The Dream Café on a four-night run, tickets $49 and $59, 8 p.m.

• Outdoor market in Centennial Park in Okanagan Falls, 4-7 p.m. • Bingo at Penticton Legion Branch 40, 1 p.m. • Hunter Singers youth choir from Australia performs at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, tickets $10 for students, $15 for adults, 7 p.m.

• Senior singles 65 and over meet for coffee at the Penticton Golf and Country Club every Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 12 • B.C.-based pianist, singer and songwriter Michael Kaeshammer returns to The Dream Café on a four-night run, tickets $49 and $59, 8 p.m.

• Movie night at Penticton library auditorium featuring “Wonder Woman,” adults only, no cost, bring popcorn bowl, 6 p.m.

• Self Help for Dummies, by Norm Foster, presented by Many Hats Theatre Co., 8 p.m., The Cannery Stage, for tickets call 250-493-7275 or visit The Nest and Nectar box office

• Peter Ricq solo exhibits opens at Long Gallery in Penticton, runs through Aug. 4, 5-8 p.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge drop-in snowball darts, 7 p.m., cribbage, also 7 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 13 • Today is Friday the 13th • B.C.-based pianist, singer and songwriter Michael Kaeshammer returns to The Dream Café on a four-night run, tickets $49 and $59, 8 p.m.