Cool things to do in our community
Today
• ITU World Multisport Festival 7 a.m. Para Aquathlon start, Rotary Park Beach.
7:20 a.m.: AG Aquathlon start, Rotary Park Beach.
7:35 a.m.: Open Wave Aquathlon start, Rotary Park Beach.
8:15 a.m. Junior Men, Elite and U23 Men Aquathlon start, Rotary Park Beach.
8:25 a.m.: Junior Women, Elite and U23 Aquathlon start, Rotary Park Beach.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Sport and Lifestyle Expo open, Rotary Park Athlete Village. 4 - 5 p.m.: Medal Ceremony, Gyro Park. 6 - 8 p.m.: Pasta Party – Aquathlon, Aquabike and Long Distance Triathlon, PT & CC.
8-11 p.m.: Street Dance, West end of Lakeshore Drive.
Also: • Free public performance of students from the Keremeos Story Theatre Camp, 11 a.m., The Grist Mill Gardens in Keremeos
• Junior hockey: Penticton Vees Peaches Cup Game, 5 p.m., South Okanagan Events Centre (admission is free).
• “I Love 90s: lip synch contest, The Mule on Martin, doors open at 10 p.m.
• The Barking Parrot presents free patio music with Blue City Trio, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
• The Dream Cafe presents Shakura S’Aida, from Brooklyn (blues, R&B, jazz), 8 p.m., $43 and $28, for tickets visit www.thedreamcafe.ca or phone 250-490-9012
• The Grist Mill and Gardens in Keremeos, 2017 concert series, with Mission Hill Family, 7 p.m. $20, phone 250499-2888 or visit oldgristmill.ca
• Free hypnosis relaxation session with Bob Kittle, CH.t, South Main Drop In Centre, 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. call 250-4882723 for details
• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, Friday night karaoke with Candie, the singing starts at 7:30 p.m.
• South Main Drop-In Centre, bocce, 8:45 a.m., yoga, 9 a.m., Mah Jong intermediate, 12:30 p.m., beginner plus line dance, 1 p.m., novice line dance, 3:15 p.m., meditation, 4 - 5 p.m.
• Kettle Valley Steam Railway tour, trains run Thursday through Mondays, 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., $24.50 (adults), $22.50 (seniors), $19.50 (13-18), $15.50 (ages 3-12), book online: www.kettlevalleyrail.org or phone toll free: 1-877-494-8424, a must for tourists
• Final weekend: Okanagan Skydive has relocated to the Oliver Airport for the month of August, tendem skydives and recreational skydives available, Fridays through Mondays, phone 1-866-466-JUMP or visit: www.okanaganskydive.com
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, fish and chips, starts at 11:30 a.m.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, pork schnitzel with mashed potatoes dinner, proceeds to the Brain Injury Society, 5 p.m., live music with the Rob Robertson Band, 7 p.m. , Tap Trivia now available
• Elks Lodge, drop-in fun pool and darts, 7 p.m.
• Grape Seed Oil Tasting at 8th Generation Vineyard in Summerland, 2 p.m.
• Roch Lobster Lunch, Dirty Laundry Vineyard in Summerland, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., ticketed event
• VQA British Columbia Wine Information Centre, complimentary instore wine tastings with Myer Family Vineyard, hours of operation are 9 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: “Wind River,” (18A, sexual violence, 107 minutes, Friday - Tuesday only); “Terminator 2 Judgement Day 3D,” (18A, 137 minutes, frequent violence); “Hitman’s Bodyguard (14A, 118 minutes); “Logan Lucky,” (PG, 119 minutes); “The Glass Castle,” (PG, 127 minutes); “Annabelle Creation,” (14A, 110 minutes); “The Nut Job 2,” (G, 91 minutes); “Dunkirk,” (PG, 107 minutes); “Despicable Me 3,” (G, 90 minutes); “Wonder Woman,” (PG, 141 minutes).
Now playing at the Oliver Theatre: “Valerian,” (Friday only); “The Dark Tower,” (Saturday - Tuesday).
Saturday, August 26
• ITU World Multisport Festival 8 - 10:30 a.m.: Kids’ Triathlon, The Peach on Okanagan Beach.
10-11 a.m.: Elite Long Distance Triathlon Athletes Press Conference, Barking Parrot.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Sport and Lifestyle Expo open, Rotary Park Athlete Village.
11 a.m.-12 noon: Elite Long Distance Triathlon briefing, Lakeside Resort Salon A.
12–1 p.m.: AG/Open Long Distance Triathlon briefing, Gyro Park Bandshell.
12:30-4:30 p.m.: Bike Check in for Long Distance Triathlon athletes, OK Lake Park Transition.
Also: • The Barking Parrot presents free patio music with Blue City Trio, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
• The Mule on Martin presents DJ Rob Stylz, 10 p.m., 19 and over
• Hot August Night at Wild Goose Wineyards in Okanagan Falls, buffet dinner and musical entertainment with Neil Diamond tribute “Nearly Neil”, $75 plus fees and GST, call 250-497-8919
• Penticton Farmers Market, 500 and 600 blocks of Main Street, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., note temporary location, a tradition for more than 30 years!
• Downtown Penticton Association community market, 200 and 300 blocks of Main Street, plus Front Street and Backstreet Blvd., 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, dance and music with The Rob Robertson Band, 7 p.m.
• Book presentation with author Jennifer M. Fraser, introducing her new book “CRUSH,” 1 - 3:30 p.m., Lunessence Winery in Summerland
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, LA 50/50 draw and meat draw, 2 p.m.
• Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Summer Concert Series presents The Mounties, call 250-498-3743
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, burgers and fries, begins at noon, Eagle Races 4 p.m.
• Special presentation at Landmark Cinemas 7: Andre Rieu’s 2017 Maastricht concert, noon
• Elks Lodge, Penticton, cribbage, 10 a.m., early bird draw, 4 p.m., regular meat draw, 4:30 p.m., dinner, 5:30 p.m.
• Mayweather vs McGregor, The Barking Parrot, 6 p.m., no cover
• KIJHL Pre-Season Hockey, Princeton Posse at Osoyoos Coyotes, 7 p.m., Sun Bowl Arena
• Music on the Patio at Heaven’s Gate Estate Winery in Summerland, 1 - 4 p.m., featuring the Stargazar Trio
Sunday, August 27
• ITU World Multisport Festival, the final day
6:20 a.m.: Elite Men Long Distance Triathlon start, Rotary Park Beach.
6:25 a.m.: Elite Women Long Distance Triathlon start, Rotary Park Beach.
6:27 a.m.: Para Triathlon Long Distance start, Rotary Park Beach.
6:35 a.m.: AG/Long Distance Triathlon Wave start, Rotary Park Beach.
6:51 a.m.: AG Aquabike start, Rotary Park Beach.
7 a.m.: Open Aquabike/Long Distance Triathlon start, Rotary Park Beach.
• 11:40 a.m., first long distance triathlon competitor expected to cross finish line 7-8:30 p.m.: Medal ceremony, Gyro Park. 8:30-11 p.m.: After party and closing ceremonies, Gyro Park.
Also: • Music in the Park in Okanagan Falls at the WI Bandshell featuring The Rob Robertson Band, 5 p.m., bring lawn chairs, picnic supper available from Legion LA Ladies, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., event sponsored by Interior Bank
• Sunday Arts Market at The Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave., presented by the Penticton Arts Council, live art, crafts, homegrown treats and produce, live entertainment, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• BC-SPCA flea market, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in front of Real Canadian Wholesale parking lot off Main Street
• Penticton Legion Sports Sunday, 10:30 a.m., meat draw and 50/50, 2 p.m.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles meat draw, 4 p.m.
• Summerland Rotary Sunday Market, featuring more than 50 vendors and live entertainment, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, barbecue, noon, horse races and meat draw, 1 p.m.
• South Main Drop-In Centre, social dance, 7 - 9 p.m., all ages and abilities welcomed to dance on Penticton’s largest floor
• Eat, shop, play at Okanagan Falls Community and Farmers Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the OK Falls Hotel and Pub, 1054 Main Street, bouncy castle, local musicians, fresh produce, local artisans
• Art in the Summerland Ornamental Gardens, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. featuring local painters, quilters, photographers and much more, presented by Friends of the Garden Society
• Cheese tasting at 8th Generation Vineyard in Summerland, 1 - 4 p.m.
• Music on the Patio at Backdoor Winery in Summerland featuring M&D Fusion, 1 - 5 p.m.