CONCERTS
May 17 — Sibel Thrasher has toured the world with The Platters and opened for R&B legend Etta James. She brings her four-piece band to the Dream Café. Tickets are $24.
May 17 — Rock/funk band Real Mad Decent brings their high energy show to Voodoo’s.
May 18 —Kettle Valley Brakemen perform rail history delivered through toe-tapping music at the Penticton Museum. Tickets are $10 and available in advance or at the door. Concert is 2 p.m.
May 18 —Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents Last Night at the Proms with guest artist soprano Dawn Mussellam. Music of Elgar, Parry, Arne, Holst and more. Concert is at 7:30 p.m.
May 18 —Johnson, Miller and Dermody at the Dream Café. Tickets are $24.
May 23 — Picture The Ocean, a refreshing alt-pop trio at the Elite with special guest Jack Rabbit. Show starts at 8 p.m. and there is an $8 cover charge.
May 24 —Hip hop artist Ill Tone at Voodoo’s with opening performances by Skulastic and DJ-Mtraxx. Doors open at 8 p.m. and cover is $10.
May 24 and 25 — New Orleans rocking roots and blues take the Dream Café by storm when Gary Comeau and the Voodoo Allstars perform. Tickets are $27.
May 25 — Portuguese-Canadian singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Awna Teixeira at the Elite. Tickets are $7. Show starts at 8 p.m.
May 25 — Tinhorn Creek summer concert series kicks off with Brickhouse. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 at www.tinhorn.com.
May 26 —Blues-rock with a hint of reggae comes to Voodoos with Stone Iris.
May 31 — Travelling songwriter Scott Cook shares his songcraft and storytelling at the Dream Café. Tickets are $18.
June 1 —Coffeehouse fundraiser event at Fresh and Healthy Cafe. Music starts at 1 p.m. with all door donations and proceeds going to Make A Wish Foundation. Visit www.cmeliveproductions.com for more info.
June 1 — One of Canada’s best loved acoustic performers, Roy Forbes, is at the Dream Café. Tickets are $25.
EVENTS
May 17 — Opening reception for all new exhibitions at the Penticton Art Gallery. Featured artists are Terry Isaac, Michelle Forsyth and Christopher Watts. Opening is from 7 to 9 p.m. Exhibition tour at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
May 20 — Grist Mill Heritage Club is holding an open mic music event in the gardens at 2691 Upper Bench Road in Keremeos. Admission is free. Musicians contact Grist Mill to arrange a set time.
May 24 — The Artists of the South Okanagan-Similkameen have an exhibit at the Leir House running until June 21. A range of styles and media will be shown under the title Great Moments In Art. Opening reception May 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.
May 25 —Penticton Roller Derby Mayhem featuring the Penticton Pistoleras versus the K-City Rollers at McLaren Arena. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and derby starts at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments, food, vendors, afterparty, music and more. Portion of the proceeds to charity.
May 25 — Kreative Bike Run at the Barley Mill Brew Pub. Check out the motorbikes in the parking lot from 2 to 3 p.m.
June 1 and 2 — Summerland Art Club is hosting their annual show and sale at the lower floor of the Summerland Library with over 20 painters presenting original work. Meet the artists Sunday at 3 p.m.
June 8 — Battlefield Fight League, featuring some of the top MMA fighters in the province are in Penticton at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre for BFL24.
