Music
May 20 to 22 — The Barking Parrot’s summer patio music series presents Bob Bricker and Clint VanBlanken.
May 21— Pioneers of orchard rock, this Summerland band bring their talents to the Dream Café. Tickets $10.
May 21 — Bikini contest and beach party at the Mule Nightclub.
May 22 — Geoff Berner, Carolyn Mark and Kris Demeanor play the Elite. Tickets $15 at the door.
May 22 — Cosmic Brew and DJ Mikey Lo play the Mule Nightclub.
May 27 — Maple Blues Award winner for artist of the year Angel Forrest comes to the Dream Café. Tickets $24.
May 28 — Retro ski party with SkiiTour at the Mule Nightclub with support from Sinofonik and Funk Haus. Tickets $10 in advance, $20 at the door.
May 28 — Tim Williams and Al Lerman come to the Dream Café. Tickets $25.
May 28 — Canadian contemporary singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lowell Friesen comes to the 557 Artist Block.
May 28 — Kym Gouchie celebrates her new single In the Hearts of You and Me with a tribute to murdered and missing indigenous women and girls at the En’owkin Centre at 6 p.m. Tickets $25 at the door, $20 in advance at the Groove Yard, Dragon’s Den or En’owkin Centre.
May 28 — The Pernell Reichert Band kicks off the Tinhorn Creek Concert Series. Tickets $30.
May 31 — Under the direction of Dave Brunelle, the Penticton Concert Band performs at 7 p.m. at the Penticton United Church, 696 Main St. $15 Adults, $5 Youth/Students. Tickets available at the Church 250-492-2684 or through band members.
June 1 — Grammy nominated Lamb of God with special guests Clutch and Corrosion of Conformity at the South Okanagan Events Centre.
June 3 and 4 — Paul Gibbons visits the Barking Parrot for the summer patio music series.
June 4 — Two-time Juno winner Oscar Lopez brings Latin guitar to the Dream Café. Tickets $30.
June 10 and 11 — Joe Richards and Bob Bricker entertain at the Barking Parrot as part of the summer patio music series.
June 8 — Red Haven comes to Cannery Brewing Co. Cover is $10 at the door and includes a glass of beer. Show starts at 7 p.m.
June 9 — Rae Spoon brings new album Armour to the 557 Artist Block with local songwriters Maiya Robbie and Tavis Weir. Tickets $20 presale, $25 at the door.
June 17 — Layla Vaugeos and Jason Bonnell stop by the Barking Parrot as part of the summer pation music series.
June 23 — Rock legend Meat Loaf comes to the South Okanagan Events Centre. Tickets from $49 to $95.
July 13 -— Don Henley brings the best of the Eagles and his solo career to the South Okanagan Events Centre.
Aug. 19 to 21 — The Ponderosa Music and Arts Festival takes place in Rock Creek.
Events
May 21 — The May Long kickoff party takes place at the Barking Parrot with Flipout and Zak Santiago from Vancouver. Free until 9 p.m., $4 cover afterwards.
May 21 to 27 — South Okanagan Amateur Players present the 2016 OZone Festival. Seven nights and seven shows at the Frank Venables Theatre.
May 28 — Bend and Brew at Cannery Brewing Co. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Help raise funds for SOWINS yoga outreach. The yoga class is suitable for all levels, 19 years or older. Tickets are $25 and include yoga, a private beer tasting and Cannery coupon.
May 29 — An afternoon on the historic SS Sicamous sampling some of the Okanagan’s best Sauvignon Blanc. Paired with three chefs versions of spot prawns. Event takes place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and tickets are $52.25.
June 11 — Martin Street Art and Music Gallery presents afternoon high tea and spring fashion show. Tickets are $38 available at Shasdes of Linen at 156 Robinson Ave and the Martin Street Gallery.
June 15 — ARTWear, a wearable art fundrasier for the Penticton Arts Council takes place at the Cannery.
