Calendar: Cool things to do in the South Okanagan
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 • Penticton City Council meets, sessions begin at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., City Hall, open to the public, to view agenda and information items visit: www.penticton.ca. (links: Mayor and Council; Council Meetings; 2015 Council Agendas, Aug. 7.)
• Shakura S'Aida performs at The Dream Cafe, 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., $42 (premium) and $32 (wings), visit: shakurasaida.com
• 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.
• Line dancing at the Elk's Club, 1-4 p.m., 10-card crib at 7 p.m.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles 4281 in Penticton, euchre, 7-9:30 p.m., for a limited time, non members are welcome and will be signed in by a member or guest
• Horse races at Summerland Legion, 4 p.m., fun darts and crib tournament, $2 entry, 7 p.m.
• Osoyoos Al-Anon 12 at 12 Book Study AFG meets 8701 Main St., newcomers welcome, noon to 1 p.m., call 250-490-9272 for more information
• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: Christopher Robin (G, 104 minutes); The Spy Who Dumped Me (14A, 117 minutes); The Darkest Minds (PG, 104 minutes); Mission Impossible (3D, PG, 147 minutes); Teen Titans Go to the Movies (G, 88 minutes); Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again (G, 114 minutes); Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (G, 97 minutes).
• Now playing at the Oliver Theatre: Incredibles 2 (Tuesday-Wednesday); Skyscraper (Thursday-Friday), Mamma Mia Here We Go Again (SaturdaySunday).
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 71st annual Penticton Peach Festival begins, five days of free, family entertainment At 100 block of Main Street: • Peach Bin Races, 12:15 p.m., spectators welcomed At Lakeshore Drive and Martin Street: • Shooting Star Amusements midway At South Main Drop-In Centre: • 15th annual Peachfest Square Dance Festival, indoors At Okanagan Lake Park: • London Drugs Seniors Day, meet the Skyhawks parachute team, noon, Get Bent Belly Dancers, 1 p.m., Gary Leggott Jazz Ensemble, 1:35 p.m., Skyhawks autograph session, 2 p.m., Black Widow Rope Spinners, 2:05 p.m, Rootz Bound, 2:30 p.m., Boundless Belly Dancers, 3 p.m., Hypnotist William James, 3:20 p.m., Mazur Polish Dancers, 4:30 p.m., Peters Bros. Construction presents Skyhawks Parachute Team, 5-6 p.m,., 3 Scotch In, 6 p.m., Black Widow Rope Spinners, 6:35 p.m., opening ceremonies, 7:05 p.m., Cod Gone Wild, 7:45 p.m., Reel Peachfest Film Fest, 9 p.m., Kim Mitchell (threetime Juno Award winner, Go For Soda, Patio Lanterns, I Am A Wild Party), 9 p.m.
• Outdoor market in Centennial Park in Okanagan Falls, 4-7 p.m.
• Senior singles 65 and over meet for coffee at the Penticton Golf and Country Club every Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.
• Bingo at Penticton Legion Branch 40, 1 p.m.
• Line dancing at the Elk's Club, 1-4 p.m.
• Wing night at Clancy's Pub, Grill & Pizza, begins 4:30 p.m., plus live simulcast horse racing, daily, ages 19 and over
• Karaoke at the Barley Mill Pub, on the patio, 9 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 71st annual Penticton Peach Festival continues, day two of five At Lakeshore Drive and Martin Street: • Shooting Star Amusements midway At South Main Drop-In Centre: • 15th annual Peachfest Square Dance Festival, indoors At Skaha Lake Park: • 35th annual Sandcastle Competition, begins at 4 p.m., categories are corporate/business, family and friends, youth (age 13-16), kids (12 and under), to register visit: peachfest.com At Okanagan Lake Park: • Canadian Tire Mega Motocross, noon, Shaughnessy Rose, 12:30 p.m., Polish dancers, 1 p.m., The Judy Rowe Band, 1:30 p.m., Black Widow Rope Spinners, 2 p.m., Hypnotist William James, 2:30 p.m., Balance School of Performing Arts, 3:55 p.m., Canadian Tire Mega Motocross, 4:30 p.m., Rumble 100, 5 p.m., Lady in Lace Belly Dancers, 5:30 p.m., Mason Burns Band, 5:50 p.m., Black Widow Rope Spinners, 6:50 p.m., Heroes of Rock ’n Roll, 7:30 p.m., Real Peachfest, 9 p.m., April Wine (11x Juno Award-nominees, Roller, Just Between You and Me, You Could Have Been a Lady), 9:30 p.m.
• Penticton Elks Lodge drop-in snowball darts, 7 p.m., cribbage, also 7 p.m.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles 4281 in Penticton, euchre, 7-9:30 p.m., for a limited time, non members are welcome and will be signed in by a member or guest
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 • 71st annual Penticton Peach Festival continues, Day 3 of 5 At Cleland Community Theatre: • Crowning of Miss Penticton pageant night, 7 p.m., tickets available at the door At Lakeshore Drive and Martin Street: • Shooting Star Amusements midway At South Main Drop-In Centre: • 15th annual Peachfest Square Dance Festival, indoors At Lions Park: • 14th annual Sheila Bishop Memorial Wood Bat slopitch tournament begins, first of three days At Okanagan Lake Park: • Canadian Tire Mega Motocross, noon, Okanagan School of Dance, 12:30 p.m., Warrior Division Sword Dance, 1 p.m., Freestone, 1:20 p.m., Black Widow Rope Spinners, 2 p.m., Hypnotist William James, 2:30 p.m., Canadian Tire Mega Motocross, 3:55 p.m., Mazur Polish Dancers, 4:30 p.m., Timbre Wolves, 5 p.m., Seattle All City Marching Band, 5:30 p.m., Petty Fever (tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), 6 p.m., Inspired Women Dancers, 7 p.m., Eagle Eyes (tribute to The Eagles), 7:35 p.m., Reel Peachfest, 8:50 p.m., High Voltage (tribute to ACDC), 9:30 p.m.
• Okanagan Fall Hunting and Outdoor Show, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., first of three days
• Live music at the Barking Parrot Patio, 5:30-8 p.m., ages 19 and over, Gord McLaren
• A Wee Bit of Everything exhibition by guest artist Bobi McMillan at Front Street Gallery, on through Aug. 16
• Karaoke at the Barley Mill Pub, on the patio, 9 p.m.
• Drop-in pool and darts at the Penticton Elks Lodge, 7 p.m.
• Live music from Knee Deep in the Grove at Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 7 p.m.
• Rib night at Summerland Legion, $10 for half rack or $17 for full, 5-7 p.m.
• DJ Rob Stylz entertains at The Mule Night Club, 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 • 71st annual Penticton Peach Festival continues, Day 4 of 5 In the downtown: • Peters Bros. Grand Parade, begins 10 a.m., for route visit peachfest.com
At Penticton Youth Park on Riverside Drive:
• Penticton Throwdown skateboard and BMX competition, noon - 6 p.m., charity barbecue with proceeds to the YES Project At Lakeshore Drive and Martin Street: • Shooting Star Amusements midway At South Main Drop-In Centre: • 15th annual Peachfest Square Dance Festival, indoors At Lions Park: • 14th annual Sheila Bishop Memorial Wood Bat slopitch tournament second of three days At Okanagan Lake Park: • Dog show, noon, Canadian Tire Mega Motocross, 1:05 p.m., Gypsy and the Rose, 1:35 p.m., Mazur Belly Dancers, 2 p.m., Hypnotist William James, 2:15 p.m., Canadian Tire Mega Motocross, 3:30 p.m., Kym Gouchie Band, 4 p.m., Black Widow Rope Spinners, 4:50 p.m., 13 Broken Bones, 5:20 p.m., Warrior Division Sword Dance, 6 p.m., Beamer Wigley Band (Rollercoaster, Meteorite), 6:20 p.m., Mazur Polish Dancers, 7 p.m., Lion, Bear and Fox, 7:30 p.m., Reel Peachfest, 8:50 p.m., Tim Hortons presents George Canyon (7x CCMA winner, My Name, I Got This, Daughters of the Sun), 9:30 p.m.
• Enjoy the Perseid meteor shower at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, gates open at 7:15 p.m., talks start at 8 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., and the show should be visible around 9:30 p.m., no charge
• Okanagan Fall Hunting and Outdoor Show, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Brian Highley performs at The Barley Mill, no cover charge, reservations recommended at 250-493-8000
• Penticton Elks Lodge has cribbage, 10 a.m., early bird draw, 4 p.m., regular meat draw, 4:30 p.m., dinner, 5:30 p.m., music by Shindigger
• Live music at the Barking Parrot Patio, 5:30-8 p.m., ages 19 and over, Gord McLaren
•Try out Falun Gong during a free class at Skaha Lake Park near the fitness park, 11 a.m.
• 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
• Brian Highley performs at The Barley Mill Brew Pub and Bistro, no cover charge
• Meat draw at Summerland Legion, 4-6 p.m., karaoke with Pam, 7:30 p.m.
• DJ Pul5e entertains at The Mule Night Club, 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 • 71st annual Penticton Peach Festival, fifth and final day On Main Street: • Downtown Penticton Association Kiddies Day parade, noon At Skaha Lake: • 21st annual Skaha Lake Ultra Swim, 11.8-km point-to-point open water swim, Canada's longest open water lake swim At Lions Park: • 14th annual Sheila Bishop Memorial Wood Bat slopitch tournament concludes with championship games At Lakeshore Drive and Martin Street: • Shooting Star Amusements midway At South Main Drop-In Centre • 15th annual Peachfest Square Dance Festival, indoors, final day At Okanagan Lake Park: • A&W Kiddies Day starring Norma McKnight, 12:30 p.m., dog show, 1:35 p.m., Mazur Polish Dancers, 2:40 p.m., Hypnotist William James, 3:15 p.m., Black Widow Rope Spinners, 4:30 p.m., Aaron Halliday Band, 5 p.m., Inspired Women Dancers, 5:45 p.m., Chase Valley presents Country Divas, 6:20 p.m., Reel Peachfest, 7:45 p.m., Penticton Lakeside Resort presents Madeline Merlo (CCMA winner, Neon Love, Motel Flamingo, Whatcha Wanna Do About It), 8:15 p.m.
• Sax Among Friends performs at the WI Bandshell, Centennial Park, Okanagan Falls, 5 p.m., free, sponsored by United Steel Workers, food available
• Okanagan Fall Hunting and Outdoor Show, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., final day
• Summerland Rotary Summer Market, 50-plus stalls of farmers, artisans, crafters, food vendors and more, Main Street, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Lowell Friesen performs at Cannery Brewing, no cover, 6-8 p.m.
• Legion Ladies host their famous pancake breakfast at the hall, 8:30 a.m. to noon
• Penticton Elks Lodge has dog races, food draw, last man standing, 2 p.m., pool and darts available
• Meat draw at Summerland Legion, 4-6 p.m.