CONCERTS
May 10 —Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans with special guest Ridley Bent at the Cleland Community Theatre.
May 11 and 12 — Folkanagan music festival at the Shatford Centre in support of Music On the Mountain Festival. Live music both days, workshops on Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon.
May 14 — Songstress Lindsey Walker performs at the Elite with local act Indestructible Jonny. Cover by donation. Show starts at 8 p.m.
May 15 —Showcase Penticton at the Opus Café with headliner Nikita Afonso. Opening is Cygnus Trio and Betty Anne Northup. Show at 8 p.m.
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 18 —Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents Last Night at the Proms with guest artists Dawn Mussellam, soprano. 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.
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.
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.
EVENTS
May 10 —In the Eye of the Beholder, fundraiser at the Penticton Art Gallery. Every ticket purchased guaranteed an original work of art. Wine and light snacks provided. Event from 8 to 10 p.m.
May 10 to 13 — Okanagan Falls Bike Rally, family event at the Okanagan Falls Hotel. Arm wrestling competition, poker run, pie making competition, kiddies theme park, face painting competition, kids craft stations and more. Entry to kids area is $3 for a full day.
May 15 and 16 — Phantom of the Opera spring concert with Peter Karrie and Melina Moore singing songs from the popular Broadway hit and more. May 15 at Nk’Mip Cultural Centre and May 16 at Bench 1775 Winery in Naramata. Tickets at www.virtualvernon.com.
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.
