Clubs
BARLEY MILL PUB — Karaoke 2.0 every Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 p.m. Thursday: Big Slick Poker at 7 p.m. Watch sports on 23 TVs and one 11-foot screen.
ELITE RESTAURANT — Open Mic Night every Friday at 8 p.m. Share your talents, hidden or otherwise, at the Elite After 6; a great way to try out new material or check out the local music.
COPPER MUG PUB — Big Slick Poker on Sundays at 7 p.m.
GREY SAGE PUB — Free pool every Sunday, poker and prizes every Tuesday, music bingo every Wednesday and karaoke with Sky every Thursday in the OK Falls Hotel. Sports on the big screen.
VOODOO’S — Thursday Night Blues Jam features an incredible lineup of musicians from the South Okanagan, both pro and amateur, including horns, harmonica players and a number of the best guitarists, drummers and singers in the area.
Concerts
Jan. 27 — The South Okanagan Concert Society presents Canada’s most visible concert guitarist, Daniel Bolshoy, at 7:30 p.m. in the Oliver Alliance Church. Tickets are available at Beyond Bliss in Oliver or at the door.
Jan. 28 — Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents Fireworks at 7:30 p.m. in the Cleland Community Theatre. For more information, visit www.okanagansymphony.com.
Jan. 29 — Chamber Music at St. Saviour’s presents Music of Our Time featuring Antonia Mahon, flute and Christine Purvis, organ. Painting exhibition with Francine Gravel at 2 p.m. in St. Saviour’s Church. Tickets available in advance at the church, Penticton Academy of Music and Lifesong Books or at the door. For more information call 250-492-4325.
Feb. 2 — The Thursday Night Showcase presents Soul Sister, Destiny and Steve & Kyle, the Amazing Rubber Duo starting at 8 p.m. in Smith & Company, 215 Winnipeg St. Tickets are $17 and $10 for students, available in advance or at the door.
Feb. 3, 4 — A multiple Canadian Juno Award winner, Bill Bourne is a mainstay on the international roots scene with powerful rhythms and soulful songs. Coming to the Dream Café.
Jan. 27 — Visit the Penticton Art Gallery for two exhibitions, Glenn Clark: First Person Narrative and Caroline Anders: Chelmsford, continuing through March 18.
Feb. 26 — The Youth Symphony of the Okanagan comes to Penticton for a concert at 3 p.m. in Cleland Theatre, featuring violin soloists Vincent Li and Rebecca Ruthven. Music repertoire includes works by Morawetz, Sarasate, Grieg, Chausson, and Beethoven. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors and youth 13-18, and $5 for children 12 and under. They will be available at Penticton Academy of Music and at the door on the day of the performance.
Plays, galleries and events
Jan. 28 — Acting classes by Jacqueline presents its first class performance, with students performing scenes from Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland at 7 p.m. in St. Andrew’s church in Penticton. Free admission.
Jan. 28 — Storybook Landscapes, an installation with a Celtic theme by Stephen Prouse and Towards the Light, landscape oil paintings by Margaret Munn continue at the Summerland Art Gallery until March 3.
Feb. 9 — Simple Plan with special guests Marianas Trench, All Time Low and These Kids Wear Crowns at the SOEC. Tickets a available at the SOEC Box Office or Wine Country Visitor Centre, by phone 1-877-763-2849 or online at www.valleyfirsttix.com.
