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Today’s events for Sunday, Aug. 14

Today's events for Sunday, Aug. 14

August is Peach Month, which means you still have several days left to perfect that peach pie recipe. Remember: Sharing is caring!

The Holy Rosary Catholic Church Festival wraps up today on the church grounds, 2224 45th St. Live music today features Willie Sturba (1 to 2:30 p.m.), The Chevelles (3 to 5:30 p.m.) and Good Vibez (6 to 9:30 p.m.). The festival is open noon to 10 p.m. All the festival food favorites are back, too, including fried dough.

The Sweet Corn Festival is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Jerry Smith Farm, 7150 18th St. in Somers. The festival features local food trucks, live music and craft vendors — in addition to all that sweet corn. Admission is free.

Prost! The Biergarten in Petrifying Springs County Park is open seven days, serving up cold beverages and warm pretzels. For more details, check the Biergarten’s Facebook page.

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The Racine Concert Band’s final outdoor free summer concert of this season is 7 tonight at the Racine Zoo, 2131 N. Main St. The program features guest vocalist Darlene Kelsey and flute soloist Beth Kapralian. The zoo’s gates at Walton Avenue and Augusta Street open at 6:30 p.m. for free admission to the concert. A courtesy cart, for audience members who need assistance in getting to the concert site, is available before and after the concert.

The Wisconsin State Fair wraps up today at State Fair Park, 7722 West Greenfield Ave. in West Allis. Free entertainment includes daily free shows by the Kids From Wisconsin and the always popular racing pigs! Did we mention the cream puffs yet? The fair is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more details, go to wistatefair.com.

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SPECIAL EVENTS GUIDE: July 19-24

SPECIAL EVENTS GUIDE: July 19-24

Tuesday, July 19

• Penticton City Council meets at City Hall, sessions begin at 1 and 6 p.m., to view agenda or watch meeting: penticton.ca

• Now showing at the Penticton Art Gallery: “Lasting Impressions” by Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669), and William Hogarth (1697-1764); “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words” Art and Activism: Contemporary printmaking from Oaxaca, Mexico; and “Southern Cross,” Laurence Evelyn Hyde (1914-1987), gallery open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Open bike days at Penticton Safety Village, 1:30-4:30 p.m., ride around the village, learn more about bike safety, helmets and parental waivers required

• Open Mic Night hosted by Tristan Telle, Barley Mill Pub & Sports Bistro, 7:30 p.m.

• Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre, new line dance level 1, 9 a.m., Tuesday lunch special, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.., crafts, 1 p.m.

• Now showing at the Penticton Museum, “Made Right Here: Penticton’s Built Heritage.” This exhibit showcases Penticton’s distinctive heritage properties and how they have contributed to our city’s unique history and character, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 785 Main Street, by donation

• Penticton Public Sculpture exhibit, eight pieces of public art are now on display on Lakeshore Drive, outside City Hall and at the Vancouver Hill roundabout

• Yoga in the Garden at Linden Gardens in Kaleden, 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, $17 drop-in or to register for classes: skahaflow.com

• The Grist Mill and Gardens in Keremeos is now open for the season, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. daily, $15 (adults), $10 (students and seniors), $30 for the family, season passes available for $45, for more details: oldgristmill.ca

• LocoLanding Adventure Park now open daily for the season, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Coyotes Cruises, float the River Channel, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., launch at 215 Riverside Drive, open daily

• Cascades Casino Penticton daily, 10 a.m. – midnight; 10 a.m.-2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays

• Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, open bowling at 260 Brunswick Street, 9:30 a.m., $10 drop-in fee ($5 for students), everyone is welcome

• Hoodoo Adventures open daily: bikes, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, climbing gym, visit: hoodooadventures.ca

• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: “Minions: The Rise of Gru” (rated G, 87 minutes); “Elvis,” (PG, 159 minutes); “Jurassic World: Dominion (PG, 147 minutes); “Top Gun: Maverick,” (PG, 131 minutes), “Thor: Love and Thunder,”  (PG, 120 minutes);  “Where the Crawdads Sing,” (PG, 125 minutes); “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank,” (G, 103 minutes) For showtimes and to purchase reserved tickets: landmarkcinemas.com

• Now playing at the Oliver Theatre: “Top Gun: Maverick,” Wednesday and Thursday; “Lightyear,” Friday, Sunday and Monday

Wednesday, July 20

• Summerland Community Arts Council presents: Music in the Park, featuring Chick Jaager & the Rolling Tones, Memorial Park in Summerland, 6:30 p.m.

• Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, open bowling at 260 Brunswick Street, 6:30 p.m., $10 drop-in fee ($5 for students), everyone is welcome

• Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre,new line dance 2, 10:15 a.m., ukulele, 6:30 p.m.

• Naramata Farmers Market, Manitou Park in Naramata, 4-7 p.m.

• Open bike days at Penticton Safety Village, 4-7 p.m., ride around the village, learn more about bike safety, helmets and parental waivers required

• Hot Rockin’ Bingo at Slackwater Brewing, 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 21

• Masters of Justice, a tribute to Metallica, Slackwater Brewing, 9 p.m., $30, available from Eventbrite.com

• Outdoor Movie on the Barley Mill patio, the original “Nightmare on Elm Street,” 9:30 p.m., by $10 donation to BGC Canada, full menu, beverages and popcorn available

• Live@Time, featuring Joe Hafez, Time Winery, 6:30 p.m.

• Steven Marriott performs at Cannery Brewing Co, 5-7 p.m.

• Open Mic at Clancy’s Pub and Grill, 6:30 p.m., ages 19 and over

• Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre, EZ line dance, 11 a.m., bingo 1 p.m. (doors open at 11 a.m.) crafts, 1 p.m.

• “Off the Grid,” by John Spurway, presented by The Many Hats Theatre Co., The Cannery Stage, 8 p.m., $28 (adults, includes GST), $25 (seniors and students), to purchase tickets: manyhatstheatre.com

• Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, open bowling at 260 Brunswick Street, 9:30 a.m., $10 drop-in fee ($5 for students)

• Tacos and Trivia on Thirst Days, 7-9 p.m. at The Barley Mill Brew Pub

• Learn about our city’s history, visit the SS Sicamous Maritime Museum, open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• All aboard: Kettle Valley Railway in Summerland is operating again this season, scenic runs on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., $29 (adults), $27 (seniors), $24 (youth), $19 (kids 3-12), visit: kettlevalleyrailway.org

Friday, July 22

• BC Hockey Hall of Fame induction gala and auction, South Okanagan Events Centre, $75, for tickets: valleyfirsttix.com, (inductees include 2012 Penticton Vees)

• Colleen Brown sings the Joni Mitchell Songbook, The Dream Café, 8 p.m., $25, visit: thedreamcafe.ca

• 97 South Song Sessions, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, featuring Tim Nichols, Chris DeStefano, Jessi Alexander, Teigen Gayse, Alan Frew, Kim Mitchell, Jeff Trott and Marc Jordan, for tickets: 97/southsongsessions.com/tickets

• “At the Table,” with Peach Gravy’s Cain Critchlow, Isaac Gilbert and Sean Wood, long-form improv, Tempest Theatre & Film Society, 7:30 p.m., $20, for tickets: tempest.ca/on-stage, first of two nights

• Ultraman Canada, first of three days at Okanagan Lake Park for event details: officialultramancanada.com

• Boston Pizza “Raises Dough” for Canadian Mental Health Association, Boston Pizza in Penticton, 7 p.m., $30 with all proceeds directly to Unity clubhouse (an anonymous donor will match all ticket sales), featuring DJ Russ Treit, magician Leif David, emcee Mike Tarrant, for tickets: bit.ly/RAISETHEDOUGH

• Summer Dance Party with The Steadies and DJ Kicks, Slackwater Brewing Co., 8 p.m.-midnight, 19 and over, $10 in advance, $15 at the door

• Downtown Penticton Association presents Music in the Park with Gord McLaren, 8-10 p.m., Gyro Park bandshell

• Paul Gibbons performs on The Barking Parrot’s patio, 5:30 p.m.

• “Off the Grid,” by John Spurway, presented by The Many Hats Theatre Co., The Cannery Stage, 8 p.m., starring Jamie Eberle, Melissa Kuse and Martin Pedersen, for tickets:manyhatstheatre.com

• Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre, French conversations, 9 a.m., beginner line dance, 3 p.m.

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

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Friday night dinner, 5-7 p.m.

• Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, open bowling at 260 Brunswick Street, 6:30 p.m., $10 drop-in fee ($5 for students), everyone is welcome

• Karaoke Friday Nights at Howling Coyote Pub, 6341 Main Street, Oliver, beginning at 8 p.m.

• Yoga in the Garden at Linden Gardens in Kaleden, 9:30-10:45 a.m. on Friday mornings, $17 drop-in or to register for classes: skahaflow.com

Saturday, July 23

• Fundraiser for The Dream Café, donated by 97 South Song Sessions, a live music event featuring award-winning singers and songwriters, The Dream Café, 12:30-2 p.m., limited tickets available for $100 per person

• Blues musician Steve Kozak performs at The Dream Café, 8 p.m., $35, for tickets: thedreamcafe.ca

• “At the Table,” with Peach Gravy’s Cain Critchlow, Isaac Gilbert and Sean Wood, long-form improv, Tempest Theatre & Film Society, 7:30 p.m., $20, for tickets: tempest.ca/on-stage, second and final night

• Pacific Coast Premier Mens Soccer League action, Port Moody at Penticton Pinnacles, King’s Park, 4 p.m.

• 97 South Song Sessions, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, featuring Tim Nichols, Chris DeStefano, Jessi Alexander, Teigen Gayse, Alan Frew, Kim Mitchell, Jeff Trott and Marc Jordan, for tickets: 97/southsongsessions.com/tickets

• Ultraman Canada, second of three days at Okanagan Lake Park for event details: officialultramancanada.com

• Penticton Speedway, 7 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m., Avion RS1 Series

• Paul Gibbons performs on The Barking Parrot’s patio, 5:30 p.m.

• “Off the Grid,” by John Spurway, presented by The Many Hats Theatre Co., The Cannery Stage, 8 p.m., directed by Rob McCaffery, to purchase tickets: manyhatstheatre.com

• Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, open bowling at 260 Brunswick Street, 9:30 a.m., $10 drop-in fee ($5 for students)

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, meat draw, 2 p.m.

• Fresh BC Talent presents live performers ages 9-18 outside Blenz Coffee on Main St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Penticton Farmer’s Market, 100 block of Main Street, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Downtown Penticton community market, 200 block of Main Street, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., bike valet available from Penticton and Area Cycling Association

• Fraternal Order of Eagles burgers, noon-4 p.m., Eagle races, 4 p.m.

• Charity bottle drive, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at IGA in Summerland and Penticton in support of C-DART animal organization, BC-SPCA and Penticton Regional Hospital

• Karaoke at The Barley Mill Pub, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

• Summerland Estate Winery B&B, Summer Concert series with Marv Machura

• Penticton Elks Lodge, drop-in cribbage, 10 a.m., meat draw, 4 p.m., dinner, 5:30 p.m., live music with The Blueshounds, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 24

• Penticton Ministerial Association presents City-Wide Church in the Park, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gyro Park, for more information visit: fbcpenticton.com

• Art and Music is Back in Summerland Ornamental Gardens, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., visit with local painters, potters and fibre artists, music with Double Sharp, free guided tour of the gardens begins at 1 p.m.

• Summerland Rotary Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Main Street

• Live music with Brent Tyler, District Wine Village in Oliver, 3-7 p.m.

• Ultraman Canada, third and final day at Okanagan Lake Park for event details: officialultramancanada.com

• 97 South Song Sessions, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, featuring Tim Nichols, Chris DeStefano, Jessi Alexander, Teigen Gayse, Alan Frew, Kim Mitchell, Jeff Trott and Marc Jordan, for tickets: 97/southsongsessions.com/tickets

• Aaron Loewen performs at Cannery Brewing Co, 5-7 p.m.

• “Off the Grid,” by John Spurway, presented by The Many Hats Theatre Co., The Cannery Stage, 2 p.m., $28 (adults, includes GST), directed by Rob McCaffery, produced by Ben Amos and Eric Hanston, $25 (seniors, students), for tickets: manyhatstheatre.com

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

• Penticton Elks Lodge breakfast, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Grimms meat draw, dog races, last man standing, 2 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, drop-in cribbage and darts, 1 p.m.

• Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, open bowling at 260 Brunswick Street, 9:30 a.m., $10 drop-in fee ($5 for students), everyone is welcome

• Summerland Estate Winery B&B, Summer Concert series with Steve Smith

• BC-SPCA South Okanagan Similkameen Flea Market, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at 1550 Main Street in front of the Wholesale Club

• Survivorship Flea Market, 1397 Fairview Rd.(N.W. corner of Fairview and Duncan, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.,, all proceeds to local dragonboat team and breast cancer awareness

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sunday afternoon meat draw, 4 p.m.

• Rotary Club of Penticton charity meat draw supporting Pathways Addictions Centre, multiple chances to win, 1:30-3 p.m. at Barley Mill Brew Pub

Email: editor@pentictonherald.ca to have your event included in The Herald’s calendar of events. This is a free service. Please send details in point-form. The calendar appears in print on Tuesday and most Fridays.

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Special events in our community

Special events in our community

Tuesday, March 22

• Spring Break! Classes resume for elementary, middle and secondary school students on April 4.

• Penticton Museum and Archives Brown Bag Lunch series featuring “The role of the public in cat and wildlife welfare,” presented by Anna Skurikhina, noon-1 p.m. at Penticton Public Library auditorium, suggested donation of $2

• Introduction to American Sign Language at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, 9-11 a.m., ages 13 and over, second of three sessions, registration is $50, call 778-718-5757 to register, presented by Okanagan School of the Arts

• Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre, NewLINE Dance, Lev.1, 9 a.m.; Tuesday Lunch Special, $8, 11:30 a.m.; Improver Line Dance, 1 p.m.

• Okanagan School of the Arts presents Pre-Teen Improv Workshops at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, noon, call: 778-718-5757

• Penticton & District Community Arts Council presents “Aging Art and the Modern Elder” by the North Okanagan Chapter of Federation of Canadian Artists at The Leir House, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. You may also view it online at: pentictonartscouncil.com

• “It’s a Colourful World,” featuring the works of Jenny Long at Summerland Community Arts Council, 95-25 Wharton Street in Summerland, weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Now on display at the Penticton Museum: “Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in B.C.” and “Penticton’s Built Heritage,” Tuesdays- Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: “The Batman” (PG, 176 minutes); “Death on the Nile,” (PG, 127 minutes); “Uncharted,” (PG, 116 minutes); “Spiderman: No Way Home,” (PG, 150 minutes); “Ella and the Little Sorcerer,” (G, 91 minutes); “The Outfit,” (PG, 105 minutes); “X”(PG, 105 minutes); “The Wolf and the Lion,” (PG, 99 minutes). For showtimes and to purchase tickets: landmarkcinemas.com/penticton

Wednesday, March 23

• Karaoke Star Search at The Barley Mill Pub, 8:30 p.m., qualifying round to advance to the semi-finals, win a gift card, qualifiers run every Wednesday until May 25

• The Slocan Ramblers perform at The Dream Cafe in support of their album, “Up The Hill And Through The Fog”, 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.

• Artists in Residence Exhibition at Penticton Arts Council, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre, chair yoga, 9 a.m. (mat required), cribbage, 1 p.m.

• “One Little Thing,” a solo exhibition by Deb Tougas Little things make big things happen, The Leir House Cultural Centre, 220 Manor Park, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., show runs Wednesdays to Saturdays through April 30

• Okanagan School of the Arts presents Preschool Performers, Acting Workshop at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, 10-11 a.m., for details or to register: 778-718-5757

• Okanagan School of the Arts presents Pre-Teen Performers at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, 3:30-5 p.m., for details or to register: 778-718-5757

• Okanagan School of the Arts presents Showtime! Community Theatre Rehearsals at Penticton Elks Lodge, 7-10 p.m., for more details: 778-718-5757

• Men’s dart night at the Penticton Elks Lodge, 6:30 p.m.

• Introduction to American Sign Language at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, 9-11 a.m., ages 13 and over, third and final session, registration is $50, call 778-718-5757 to register, presented by Okanagan School of the Arts

Thursday, March 24

• Okanagan College Speakers Series presents Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie discussing his new book, “Rez Rules: My Indictment of Canada’s and America’s Systemic Racism Against Indigenous People,” 7 p.m. at Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence, room 113, pre-registration required

• Magic with Ryan Michael at Time Winery, 6:30 p.m., $25, purchase: timewines.ca

• Open Mic at Clancy’s Pub, Grill & Pizza, beginning at 6:30 p.m., ages 19 and over

• Artists in Residence Exhibition at Penticton Arts Council, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre, carpet bowl, 10:15 a.m.; improver line dance, 1 p.m.

• Karaoke with DJ Skye at Slackwater Brewing Co., 6:30-9 p.m.

• Youth Pottery Classes at Artables, 432 Main Street, 3:30-5 p.m., presented by Okanagan School of the Arts, for details, phone: 778-718-5757

Friday, March 25

• Ignite the Arts Festival begins, first of 10 days, at various local venues. Square Mini Mural Unveiling, Cannery Brewing Co., 6-9 p.m., free, for full list of events visit: pentictonartgallery.com

• BCHL junior hockey, West Kelowna Warriors at Penticton Vees, 7 p.m. at South Okanagan Events Centre, for tickets: valleyfirstitx.ca

• Friday Night Live at Summerland Arts and Cultural Centre, 9525 Wharton Street, featuring Kyle Anderson, 7-9 p.m., $15, ages 19 and over, to purchase in advance: summerlandarts.com

• Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre Open 8 Ball Tournament, 9 a.m.; Mah Jong Int., 1 p.m.

• Discovery House presents “Soup is Good Food,” delivery or pickup, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., large orders must be placed in advance online before noon Wednesday at: discoveryhouserecovery.com/food or by phone at: 250-488-7736

• Thank You to All Our Front-Line Heroes Night at Penticton Elks Lodge, 5-9 p.m., free hot dogs and potato salad to all front line workers, acoustic jam session at 6:30 p.m.

• Fish and chips, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Karaoke with your host “Candie” at Royal Canadian Legion , 7:30 p.m.-close

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Friday night dinner, 5-7 p.m.

Saturday, March 26

• Ignite the Arts festival, Day 2, today’s events, all at Penticton Art Gallery, artist talk with Ari Neufeld, 1-1:45 p.m.; artist talk with Danielle Krysa, 2-2:45 p.m.; exhibition opening gale, 7-11 p.m.; a parade to nowhere, 6:30 p.m., meet at the orange bridge at Okanagan Lake Park to participate, for details on all events: pentictonartgallery.com

• Penticton Farmers Market is located at the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre (near the food court), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Gord McLaren performs at The Nest at the Cannery Trade Centre, along with special guests Troe Weston, Cain Critchlow, Anne Ramey and Meghan McLaren, 7 p.m., $15 cover, call to reserve at 250-493-7275

• Charity bottle drive, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at IGA in Summerland and Penticton in support of C-DART animal organization, BC-SPCA and Penticton Regional Hospital

• DIY Paper Lantern Workshop at Penticton Museum, 1-4 p.m., register online at pentictonmuseum.com or phone 250-490-2451

• Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre; chair dance,10 a.m.; EZ Line Dance, 11 a.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge cribbage, 10 a.m., meat draw, 4 p.m., roast pork dinner, 5:30 p.m., music to follow at 6 p.m. with Still Thirsty

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, meat draw, 2 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, burgers and fries, noon-4 p.m.

• Live music at Slackwater Brewing Co, 218 Martin Street, featuring Aidan Mayes, 6 p.m.

• Live music at Highway 97 Brewing Co., 6 p.m.

• Michael de Meng’s Dream Monsters Workshop at Penticton Arts Council, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., first of two days, total session: $250, call: 250-492-7997

Sunday, March 27

• The 94th Academy Awards, live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, 5 p.m. (PT, CTV, ABC).

• Ignite the Arts festival, today’s events: UnBox Project at The Dream Cafe,

1-2:45 p.m., free but you must pre-register; “Awakening: First Blossoms Spring Equinox” at the Cleland Theatre, 6:30 – 10 p.m., free but you must pre-register; a concert featuring Victoria Jeanig and Ullus Collective, Devyn Destinee, Mariel Belanger, Rich n Beka, The Melawmen Collective, Curtis Clearsky and the Constellationz’; to view details on events: pentictonartgallery.com, festival continues daily until Sunday, April 3

• BCHL junior hockey, Merritt Centennials at Penticton Vees, 4 p.m. at South Okanagan Events Centre, final game of the regular season, to purchase tickets: valleyfirstitx.ca

• Penticton Farmers Market is located at the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre (near the food court), 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Mat Duffus performs at Ye Olde Welcome Inn at Gallagher Lake, 4-7 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, meat draw, 2 p.m., kitchen is open for lunch

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sunday afternoon meat draw, 4 p.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge breakfast, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., meat draw and dog races, 2 p.m.

• Hot rockin’ bingo at the Barley Mill Brew Pub, 6:30-9 p.m.; charity meat draw supporting Pathways Addictions Centre, multiple chances to win, 1:30-3 p.m.

• Live music at the Cannery Brewing Co., featuring Justin Koshman, 5-7 p.m.

• Michael de Meng’s Dream Monsters Workshop at Penticton Arts Council, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., first of two days, total session: $250, call: 250-492-7997

Email your events: editor@pentictonherald.ca

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Weekend events guide

Weekend events guide

Friday, March 11

• Penticton’s Community Outdoor Rink is still open for free skating, located behind Penticton City Hall and beside Gyro Park, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily

• 96th annual Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival resumes, Pianoforte at Penticton Lakeside Resort, for full of events: pkmf.org

• Ukranian Fundraising Barbecue at the Barking Parrot at the Penticton Lakeside Resort, 5-7 p.m., all money going directly to front lines for military/humanitarian aid, by donation, ages 19 and over

• KIJHL junior hockey playoffs, Osoyoos Coyotes at Summerland Steam, 7:30 p.m. at the Summerland Arena, sixth game in best-of-seven division final

• Comedian Tim Nutt in concert at the Cleland Theatre, 7 p.m., tickets are $33.75, purchase online at: trainwreckcomedy.com

• Andrea Furlan fundraiser at Firehall Brewery in Oliver, open mic from 5-6:30 p.m., Rebel Luv performs, 7-9 p.m.

• Discovery House presents “Soup is Good Food,” delivery or pickup, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., orders must be placed in advance online at: discoveryhouserecovery.com/food or by phone at: 250-488-7736

• Jam Night at the Penticton Elks Lodge No. 51, 6:30 p.m., mixed darts, 6:30 p.m.

• Fish and chips, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Karaoke with your host “Candie” with this week’s “featured singer’ Jason Mallot at Royal Canadian Legion , 7:30 p.m.-close

• Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre, open 8-ball pool tournament, 9 a.m.; Mah Jong Int., 1 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Friday night dinner, 5-7 p.m.

• Penticton & District Community Arts Council presents “Aging Art and the Modern Elder” by the North Okanagan Chapter of Federation of Canadian Artists at The Leir House, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. You may also view it online at: pentictonartscouncil.com

• “It’s a Colourful World,” featuring the works of Jenny Long at Summerland Community Arts Council, 95-25 Wharton Street in Summerland, weekdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., call 250-494-4494

• Now on display at the Penticton Museum: “Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in B.C.” and “Penticton’s Built Heritage,” Tuesdays- Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Cascades Casino Penticton open, 10 a.m. – midnight, Sundays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. – 2 a.m., Fridas and Saturdays

• Opening tonight at Landmark Cinemas 7: “Ella and the Little Sorcerer” (G, 91 minutes); “Cyrano” (Peter Dinklage, PG, 124 minutes); Held over: “The Batman” (PG, 176 minutes); “Dog,” (PG, 101 minutes); “Death on the Nile” (Pg, 124 minutes); “Uncharted,” (PG, 116 minutes); “Spiderman: No Way Home,” (PG, 150 minutes); For showtimes and tickets: landmarkcinemas.com/penticton

• Now playing at the Oliver Theatre: “Dog,” (PG, 101 minutes), Friday through Sunday. For list of showtimes visit: olivertheatre.ca

Saturday, March 12

• Special presentations at Landmark Cinemas 7: Live from the Met Opera, “Ariadne auf Naxos,” 9:55 a.m.; “BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul: Live,” 1:30 and 5:30 p.m.

• 96th annual Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival, Pianoforte at Penticton Lakeside Resort, for schedule: pkmf.org

• Mandy Cole (rock), live in concert, Highway 97 Brewery, 200 Ellis Street, 6 p.m., no cover charge

• Penticton Arts Council presents Pet Portraits with Mary Kate Woodward at The Leir House, noon-4 p.m. contact: 250-492-7997

• Charity bottle drive, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at IGA in Summerland and Penticton in support of C-DART animal organization, BC-SPCA and Penticton Regional Hospital

• Penticton Elks Lodge meat draw, 4 p.m., BBQ chicken and ribs, 5:30 p.m., music to follow at 6 p.m. with Roland Allen (classic rock)

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, meat draw, 2 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, burgers and fries, noon-4 p.m.

• Live music at Slackwater Brewing Co, 218 Martin Street, Tristan Telle, 6 p.m.

• KIJHL jr. hockey playoffs, Summerland Steam at Osoyoos Coyotes, 7:35 p.m. at The Sun Bowl in Osoyoos, Game 7 in best-of-seven division final (if necessary)

Sunday, March 13

• 96th annual Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival, Pianoforte at Penticton Lakeside Resort, for schedule: pkmf.org

• Anything You Can Do Comedy tour featuring headliner Erica Sigurdso with special guests Katie-Ellen Humphries and Yumi Nagashima, 7:30 p.m. at Venables Theatre in Oliver, $30, for tickets: venablestheatre.ca,

• Joe Nolan, Start The Car Tour at Barley Mill Brew Pub, $5 cover

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, meat draw, 2 p.m., kitchen is open for lunch

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sunday afternoon meat draw, 4 p.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge breakfast, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., meat draw and dog races, 2 p.m.

• Hot rockin’ bingo at the Barley Mill Brew Pub, 6:30-9 p.m.; charity meat draw supporting Pathways Addictions Centre, multiple chances to win, 1:30-3 p.m.

• Live music at the Cannery Brewing Co., featuring Patrick Gilmour, 5-7 p.m.

• Hoodoo Adventures open daily: bikes, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, climbing gym, visit: hoodooadventures.ca

• Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, Selfie Wall, located in the food court, take a selfie and enter to win one of three $100 gift cards, visit: cherrylane.ca/selfiecontest, promotion runs through March 31

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