Concerts
May 1 — Every Friday Night at the Fibonacci Roastery and Cafe, 219 Main St., is a karaoke dance party starting at 7 p.m.
May 1 — Looking to busk in the Downtown Penticton Community Market? Email Zara Kinash at talent@downtownpenticton.org for details and to set up an audition
May 3 — Open mic night from 6 to 9 p.m., hosted by Mat Duffus at the Sweet Tooth Café, 13211 N. Victoria St. Summerland.
May 4 — Every Monday night at the Fibonacci Roastery and Cafe, 219 Main St., is karaoke night, starting at 7 p.m.
May 6 — Boogie woogie piano player Ben Waters starts a four-night stint at the Dream Café.
May 22 — Ron Boudreau’s tribute to The Crooners will take you down memory lane to an era reminiscent of style and class at 6 p.m. in the Frank Venables Theatre. Tickets are available at Beyond Bliss on Main Street in Oliver.
May 14, 15 — The Dream Café presents Angel Forrest, Maple Blues Female Vocalist of the Year, performing with Denis Coulombe and Paul Deslauriers.
May 29, 30 — The Wild Scallion, 76 Front St., presents The Latin Project, a fusion of latin, jazz, blues and flamenco, with Wayne Llewellyn on guitar and Steve King on percussion. Call 250-486-8117 to guarantee a table.
Events
April 30 — Buzz Trivia from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Barley Mill Brew Pub, 2460 Skaha Lake Rd.
May 1, 2 — The Penticton Chamber Theatre presents Twelve Angry Jurors at the Shatford Centre, with a performance each evening at 8 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee on the Saturday. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Shatford Centre.
May 1-30 — Free Form, an exhibition of fine art at the Leir House Cultural Centre, 220 Manor Park Ave. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening reception on May 2 from 2 to 4 p.m.
May 1 — South Okanagan Players presents The Melville Boys, a Canadian comedy by Norm Foster on May 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets at Sundance Video, Oliver; Your Dollar Store with More, Osoyoos; and Dragon’s Den in Penticton.
May 1 — First Fridays at the Penticton Art Gallery at 7:30 p.m. Open to all ages, and encourages the sharing of any art, music or type of performance; dedicated this month to the merry month of May.
May 2 — Bacchanalia food and wine event in the Lakeside Resort Grand Ballroom from 7 to 10 p.m. Call 250-493-8221 for info and tickets
May 2 — Opening reception from 1 to 4 p.m. at Tree To Me, 1217 Hwy. 3A, Keremeos, featuring works by Jill Leir Salter and Lee Simmons, and music by guitarist Stef Laramie.
May 9 — Menage a Trois! The ultimate raw food and wine festival event at Peticton Lakeside Resort from noon to 2 p.m.
May 10 — Children’s Showcase presents Modus O: Circus Terrifico Slideshow Ballet. Performance starts at 2 p.m.
May 23 — JCI Penticton’s third annual Murder Mystery from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Shatford Centre. Lights! Camera! MURDER! Come on out for this unique, fun, interactive experience while supporting JCI Penticton. Tickets include dinner by Chef Derrie Selles, snacks throughout the evening, music and a dance floor. Silent auction, photo booth and a role in the Murder Mystery will surely keep you entertained all night. Contact jcipenticton@hotmail.com for more information.
