Countdown to the weekend

2024-04-04 -

Thursday, April 4

• Now on sale: Tickets to the 2024 Meadowlark Nature Festival, May 1620, visit: meadowlarkfestival.ca

• Black & Rural, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7:30 p.m., written, performed and created by Shauna Jones, $30 (adults) and $20 (under 18), visit: venablestheatre.ca

• House session with Mandy Cole, Eliza at the Naramata Inn, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• Vocalist and keyboard player Dennis Lyne, Zias Stonehouse, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• Movie Night, Penticton Public Library, 6 p.m., free admission, featuring: Book Club (PG-13, 2018)

• Bridge, Oliver Senior’s Centre, 1 p.m., co-ed cardio/strength, 1 p.m.

• 13 Going on 30, youth group exhibition, The Leir House, Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., also: The Shattered Canvas, fragments of beauty in unexpected places, a solo exhibition by Nancy Dearborn

• Punk Show featuring three bands: The Flannel Contract; Blacksmith; and Brewer and The Jetmines, The Hub on Martin, 8 p.m., $15, 19 and over

• Tremendous Trivia and Thirsty Thursday, The Barley Mill, 7-9 p.m.

• Acoustic jam night, Penticton Elks Lodge, 7 p.m., bring your instruments and song books

• Regional District Okanagan Similkameen board meeting, 100 Martin Street in Penticton, 9 a.m.-noon, to view the meeting live visit the RDOS YouTube channel

• Now playing at The Oliver Theatre: Ghostbuster Frozen Empire, 7 p.m., Thursday only

Friday, April 5

• BCHL junior A hockey league playoffs, Prince George at Penticton Vees, South Okanagan Events Centre, 7 p.m., first game in best-of-seven opening round series, for tickets: valleyfirsttix.ca

• Friday Night Dance featuring the sounds of Kyle Anderson, Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre, 7-9:30 p.m., $10 at the door, cash bar available

• Derek Seguin presents Nap. Laugh. Repeat, presented by HubCap Promotions, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7:30 p.m., $45, visit: venablestheatre. ca

• Fubar Live, featuring Trish and Terry, improvised comedy show, Highway 97 Brewing Co., 7 p.m., $25-$60, available at the bar, ages 19 and over

• Ladies keep fit, Oliver Senior Centre, 8:30 a.m., bingo, 1 p.m.

• Murder at the Deadwood Saloon, presented by Oliver Rotary Club, Royal Canadian Legion, 6147 Main Street, Oliver, 7 p.m., $43.93

• Karaoke with Candie, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 7:30 p.m.11 p.m., fish-and-chip Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Friday Night Dinner, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 5-7 p.m., proceeds to local charities

• The Young’uns, The Hub on Martin, 9 p.m., $10 at the door

• Hot Rockin’ Trivia, Rattlesnake Lounge, 6891 Tucelnuit Drive, Oliver, 7 p.m.

• Karaoke, Firehall Brewery, 6077 Main Street, Oliver, 7-11 p.m.

• Now playing at the Oliver Theatre: Ordinary Angels (April 5-11), for showtimes: the olivertheatre.ca

• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas (April 5-11): The First Omen (14A, 120 minutes); Monkey Man (14A, 122 minutes); Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (PG, 115 minutes); Ghostbusters Frozen Empire (PG, 115 minutes); Late Night With the Devil (14A, 93 minutes); One Life (PG, 110 minutes); Kung Fu Panda 4 (G, 94 minutes); Dune: Part Two (PG, 166 minutes), for tickets: landmarkcinemas.com

Saturday, April 6

• BCHL junior A hockey league playoffs, Prince George at Penticton Vees, South Okanagan Events Centre, 7 p.m., second game in best-of-seven opening round series, for tickets: valleyfirsttix.ca

• Meat draw, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 2-4 p.m.

• Burgers and fries, Fraternal Order of Eagles, noon-4 p.m., eagle races, 4 p.m.

• Family Showtime Series presents RupLoops – Magnetic North, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 11 a.m., $10, visit: venablestheatre.ca

• Comedy Night at The Dream Café, featuring professional comics Ryan Lachance, Chris Griffin and Jesse D, 8 p.m., $25, visit: thedreamcafe.ca

• Movie and an expert featuring Kiss the Ground with very special guest Lee McFadyen, Osoyoos Secondary School Theatre, 1-3:30 p.m., $15, available in advance only: desert.org or by phone at: 250-495-2470

• Introducing... Bad Apple, debut concert of four-piece rock band that does everything from AC/DC to Kenny Rogers, Highway 97 Brewing Co., 7 p.m., $10 cover charge, featuring Will Schlackl from Jack and Jill

• The Shindigger, music and dancing, The Elks Lodge, 7 p.m., IGA meat draw, 4 p.m., lodge dinner, 5:30 p.m., drop-in cribbage, 10 a.m.

• Live dance band, Oliver Senior Centre, 10 a.m.

• The Young’uns, The Hub on Martin, 9 p.m., $10 at the door

• Oliver Parks and Recreation present Oliver 3K and 10K Fun Run, Oliver Community Park, 6359 Park Drive, Oliver, 8:30 a.m., register in advance: raceroster.com/events/2024/85767/2024-oliver-10k3k

• Grab some popcorn and help shape the future of housing in Penticton, information session presented by City of Penticton, Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre, 10 a.m.-noon

• Rotary Club of Penticton, used book, games and puzzles collection drop-off, Penticton Curling Club at the SOEC complex, 9 a.m.-noon

• Musical Bingo, Rattlesnake Lounge, 6891 Tucelnuit Drive, Oliver, 7 p.m.

• ‘90s Dance Party with DJ Splendid Bastard, Firehall Brewery in Oliver, 8-11 p.m., $15 cover

• Comedian Derek Seguin Nap, Centre Stage Theatre at Summerland Secondary School, 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 7

• Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents Shift, aboard the SS Sicamous, 2 p.m., Stravinsky’s L’Histoire Du Soldat, with Peter Blacklock and guest conductor Janna Sailor, $50 plus tax,

• Memorial tribute to Kevin the Goose, Slackwater Brewing Co., 3-5 p.m., bring pictures, videos and stories to share

• Daniel Champagne, The Dream Café, shows at 3 and 8 p.m. matinee, $30, visit: thedreamcafe.ca

• Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival, Speech and Dramatic Arts, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.

• 7th annual TRUE Penticton Tourism Expo, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free to attend

• Caniel Champagne, The Dream Café, 3 p.m. (note time), doors open at 1 p.m., $28, visit: thedreamcafe.ca

• The Power of Music featuring Marty Edwards, Crossfire Rhythm and Horns and guest vocalist Betty Anne Northup, Venables Theatre, 2 p.m., featuring songs of Tom Jones, Michael Buble, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, $35, visit: venablestheatre.ca

• Rotary Club of Penticton, used book, games and puzzles collection drop-off, Penticotn Curling Club, 9 a.m.-noon

• Paul Byrne, The Cannery Brewing Co., 5-7 p.m., no cover

• Sounds Journeys, Exhale Art Gallery, 6365 Main Street in Oliver, 6:30 p.m., $20

• Nine-ball tournament, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 1 p.m., $10 entry

• Meat draw, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 4 p.m.

• Grimms meat draw, dog races and last man standing, Penticton Elks Lodge, 1 p.m., lodge breakfast, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $10

• Open Jam/Open Mic, Bar One at the Sandman Hotel (beside Denny’s), 4-8 p.m, bring your own instruments, backline provided

Monday, April 8

• Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival, Speech and Dramatic Arts, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Church Street, sessions begin at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

• South Okanagan Loss Society presents Families Living With Loss: Celebrating the Memory of Your Loved One, Penticton Foundry, 12:30-4 p.m., free registration for families (suitable for ages 10-16 with parents and caregivers), register by phone at 250-4881320

• Ladies keep fit, Oliver Senior Centre, 8:30 a.m.

• Euchre, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, Texas hold-em poker, 6:15 p.m., pool, 6:30 p.m.

• Soup-and-sandwich special, Fraternal Order of Eagles, noon

• Cribbage, Penticton Elks Lodge, 7 p.m.

• Grab some popcorn and help shape the future of housing in Penticton, information session presented by City of Penticton, Columbia Elementary School, 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9

• Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival, Speech and Dramatic Arts, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Church Street, sessions begin at 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

• Kym Gouchie Trio, The Dream Café, 8 p.m., $32, music and storytelling bringing awareness to First Nations and women’s issues

• Firehall Trivia, Firehall Brewery in Oliver, 6:30 p.m.

• Kettle Valley Model Railway Club meets, SS Sicamous, 1099 Lakeshore Drive, 7 p.m., for information: admin@kvmrc.com

• Coffee social, Oliver Senior Centre, 9:30 a.m., co-ed cardio/strength, 1 p.m.

• Executive meeting, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 1 p.m.

• Open Mic, hosted by Will Schlackl, Highway 97 Brewery, 6-8 p.m.

• Karaoke Tuesdays, The Hub on Martin, 8 p.m., hosted by DJ Oddli

• Blended Brainz Trivia, Slackwater Brewing Co., 7 p.m.

• Cribbage Night, The Barley Mill

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• Hot Rockin’ Music Bingo, Match Public House at Cascades Casino, 7-9:30 p.m., ages 19 and over

Wednesday, April 10

• Okanagan Skaha School District 67, special public board meeting regarding the facilities plan, siyá? House, 425 Jermyn Ave. in Penticton (at back of campus), 6 p.m.

• Abigail Lapell and her band, The Dream Café, 8 p.m., $28, visit: thedreamcafe.ca

• Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival, Speech and Dramatic Arts, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Church Street, 9:30 a.m.

• Paint, Sip and Socialize with local freelance landscape artist Aidaan Gaudet, Tinhorn Creek Winery, 6 p.m., $40

• Band jam session, Oliver Senior Centre, 1-3 p.m., cribbage, 1 p.m., ladies keep fit, 8:30 a.m.

• Canasta, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 1 p.m., lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

• Karaoke Star Search, The Barley Mill Pub, 9:30 p.m.

• Dart shoot, Oliver Elks Lodge, 477 Banks Ave., 3:30-7 p.m.

• The Hub on Martin, Mid-Week Music, featuring live entertainment, 7:30 p.m., artist TBA

• Penticton Life Drawing Group, Donut House Studios at the Cannery Trade Centre, 7-9:30 p.m., $20

Thursday, April 11

• 12th annual United Way Drive-thru Breakfast, Penticton Lakeside Resort, 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., for a suggested minimum donation of $20 receive a free breakfast bag, hot coffee and a chance at prizes, local celebrities in attendance

• Tonye Aganaba, The Dream Café, 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., $28, visit: thedreamcafe.ca

• Comedian Ron James, Not Nearly Done Yet, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7:30 p.m., $70, visit: venablestheatre.ca