TGIF: Penticton and South Okanagan concerts and events listings

Plan out your weekend with our schedule of concerts and events happening in and around Penticton.

Concerts

Jan. 30 — Gary Comeau and the Voodoo Allstars bring a variety of instruments to the Dream Café.

Jan. 31 — Masterworks Ensemble presents Baroque and Beyond at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. Tickets are $25 at the door or at the Penticton and District Arts Council.

Feb. 6 — Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne brings his Fats Domino tribute to the Dream Café.

Feb. 10 — So You Think You Can Dance heads to the SOEC for the Season 11 tour of the TV dance competition.

Feb. 13 — Lacarno, a mix of Mexican folk and Latin, bring their diverse sound to the Dream Café.

Feb. 14 — Heather Blush and the Uppercuts return to the Dream Café.

Feb. 19 —The Off the Charts Penticton Battle of the Bands kicks off at the Barking Parrot.

Feb. 21 — Juno-winning musician Oscar Lopez is hosting the CD release party for his latest work Apasionado at the Shatford Centre at 7 p.m.

Feb. 28 — Chase Padgett gets in character, becoming six different guitarists each with their own songs and stories at the Dream Café.

March 7 — The Irish Rovers celebrate 50 years of music with a concert at the Cleland Community Theatre. Tickets are $51.50 at the community centre. Performance is at 7 p.m.

March 13 — Celtic Thunder return to the SOEC with their brand new show The Very Best of Celtic Thunder Tour.

March 20 — Diverse piano trio The Joe Trio visit the Dream Café.

March 21 — Orville Johnson, John Miller and Grant Dermody bring the blues to the Dream Café.

March 26 — The folk stylings of Old Man Luedecke come to the Dream Café.

March 27 — Quebec-based singer songwriter Bobby Bazini visits the Dream Café.

March 28 — Marilyn Manson brings his Hell Not Hallelujah tour to the SOEC.

April 15 — Rock music staple Def Leppard comes to the SOEC.

Events

Until Feb. 20 — The Penticton Academy of Music is seeking submissions for their music video contest. For more details visit www.pentictonacademyofmusic.ca

Feb. 5 — Comedy comes to the Barking Parrot with the Snowed In Comedy Tour.

Feb. 7 — The first ever Summerland Art and Trade show at the Summerland Waterfront Resort. Enter to win the grand prize of a romantic night at the Summerland Waterfront Resort. Snacks and appetizers will be provided by the Sweet Tooth Café. Wine and beer tasting from award winning Saxon Winery and Bad Tattoo Brewery. This event is free to attend.

Feb. 12 — Many Hats Theatre Company presents Getting Sara Married by Sam Bobrick at the Cannery Stage.

Feb. 12 — Painters are wanted for an Art Battle in Penticton. Art Battle #220 will take place at 7 p.m. at Bad Tattoo Brewery. Tickets are $20 or early bird tickets for $15. For tickets, info and painter application visit www.artbattle.com

Feb. 14 — The Second Annual Brewski craft beer, cider and spirits festival at Apex Mountain Resort.

Feb. 14 — Dance the Night Away on the SS Sicamous. Tickets are $10 and proceeds go towards the Penticton Okanagan Rotary. Call 250-486-0367 for tickets.

Feb. 28 — The Penticton Arts Council hosts their annual A Little Bit of Everything exhibition at the Leir House at 220 Manor Park Ave.

 

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