CALENDAR

TODAY

Historic art show Features the works of Canadian artists Ted Harrison, Alex Janvier, A.Y. Jackson, Robert Genn, Daphne Odjig, Allen Sapp, and more. Location: The Hambleton Galleries, 1290 Ellis St. Time: 5:30 p.m. Free Opera in the Park Free open air concert featuring the voices of Opera Kelowna including Guatemalan soprano Ada Chitay Bautista. Location: Guisachan Park, 1060 Cameron Ave. Time: 6:55 p.m. Jazz jam Enjoy this weekly jam of jazz music or get up on stage and participate. Location: Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave. Time: 5-7 p.m. Sizzling Salsa Open to all levels of dance. Partners not required. Includes half-hour lesson. $5 at the door. Location: Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave. Time: 8 p.m.

FRIDAY

Opera in the Park Open air concert by Opera Kelowna alumnus soprano Siobhan Raupach, followed by classical and jazz guitarist Adam Meachem with friends. The free concert is part of West Kelowna’s Music in the Park series. Location: Memorial Park, 3737 Old Okanagan Highway, beside Johnson-Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre. Time: 6:40 p.m.

SATURDAY

Art in the park Peachland Art Gallery is hosting an open house from noon to 3 p.m. for the Art in the Park Touring Exhibition with over 40 works by 12 artists in a variety of media. Coffee and sweets will be served. The Peachland Art Gallery is located at 5684 Beach Ave. in Peachland. Milkcrate Records presents Ok Vancouver Ok with Speak Easy and David The Comic. Location: Kelowna Forum, 1317 Ethel St. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets and info: 250-862-8965, info@milkcrate.ca, milkcrate.ca Fireworks Kelowna's Canada Day fireworks show happens a little late this year. The fireworks will shot from a barge on the lake, starting at 9:30 p.m. Most downtown beaches or parks should provide good viewing. Come early for entertainment, games and more at Jim Stuart Park, beginning at 6 p.m. and indie rock performances on the Kelowna Pride Stage in Kerry Park, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

Opera in the park Peachland Rotary Club and Opera Kelowna partner to present an afternoon filled with the music of Opera Kelowna’s emerging talent in Peachland Heritage Park. Time: 4 p.m. Registration not required.

TUESDAY

Tune In Tuesday Live local music night at O'Flannigan's Pub, 319 Queensway Ave. Time: 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Jam Night at The Fed Rock, folk, blues, whatever you like. Location: The Grateful Fed, 509 Bernard Ave. Time: 8 p.m.

AUGUST 11-12

Spoke Literary Festival Get a weekend pass, which includes four writing workshops and two literary/social gatherings for $175. Location: Various locations in Vernon. More information: Through spokefestival.com

AUGUST 12

Danny Polishchuk Toronto-based writer, actor, comedian, filmmaker with his own style of comedy. Location: Dakota Lounge, 1574 Harvey Ave. Shows at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets: $15 Perseid Meteor Shower Event Gates at 7:15 pm. Talks: 8:15 p.m. by Chris Purton, Ryan Ransom, Tom Landecker and Ken Tapping. Dusk views of the brightest meteors. Location: Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, 717 White Lake Rd., near Okanagan Falls.