CONCERTS
May 31 — Traveling songwriter Scott Cook shares his songcraft and storytelling at the Dream Café. Tickets are $18.
May 31 — The Shrugs are amongst Canada’s most promising pop-rock acts and are playing at Voodoos. Doors open at 7 p.m.
June 1 — Renowned composer, jazz/classical pianist Stu Goldberg performs a solo concert to celebrate the donation of a Bechstein grand piano to the Shatford Centre. Tickets in advance are $20 for adults, $10 for students or $25/$15 at the door. Concert is 7 to 9 p.m. at Shatford.
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.
June 2 — Opus Café in the Cannery will host entertainment from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday’s all summer. Live music from The Trio (Ken Mehrer, Craig Brown and Kyle Anderson). $10 per person.
June 7 — Dharma Dolls, vocal trio of Tanya Lipscomb, Melina Moore and Judy Rose, at the Dream Café. Tickets are $20.
June 8 — Dear Rouge, an alt-electro-dance-rock duo at Voodoos.
June 8 — Aidan Mayes and Mandy Cole Hello Hercules EP release party at The Elite. Live art from Penticton artist Endrene Shepherd, meet and greet at 7 p.m., opening set from Olivia Loewen and Jessi Singleton followed by 8 p.m. set from Mayes and Cole. Tickets are $10 at The Elite.
June 9 — Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods and his band present Swingin’ Fiddles at the Shatford Centre at 2 p.m. Old time music, step dancing, home spun family humour and Woods famous fiddle tricks.
June 15 —Back Alley Concert Series sponsored by Firehall Brewery in Oliver features Forever Young (Neil Young tribute band) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 plus GST at Firehall Bistro.
June 15 — Danielle Savage and the Miscreants brings her original songs that lean towards blues, jazz, folk and alt-country to the Dream Café. Tickets are $18.
June 18 — Paul Pigat, aka Cousin Harley, at the Dream Café. Tickets are $15.
June 19 — World champion fingerstyle guitarist Don Alder at the Opus Café and Bistro in the Cannery Trade Centre. Tickets are $20. Show is at 8 p.m.
June 20 — Spaceship Superstar Juno award winning rockers Prism play the Edgewater Inn Bar and Grill in Peachland. Tickets are $30 and show starts at 7 p.m.
June 22 — Maple Blues Award for New Artist of the Year Steve Kozak and his WestCoast All-Stars at the Dream Café. Tickets are $25.
June 28 and 29 — Barney Bentall with a solo/duo performance on Friday and joined by his band on Saturday at the Dream Café. Tickets are $32.
June 28 —International Award Winning Tribute Artist Adam Fitzpatrick as Elvis (50s to 70s) at the Copper Mug. Tickets are $10 and show is at 8:30 p.m. also featuring other Elvis tribute artists.
July 5 — Deep resonating voice and true-to-the-roots guitar work of Morgan Davis at the Dream Café. Tickets are $18.
July 12 and 13 — Canadian icon Jim Byrnes at the Dream Café. Tickets are $34.
July 31, Aug1 to 3 — Michael Kaeshammer at the Dream Café. Tickets are $44.
Aug. 3 — Country star Alan Jackson at the South Okanagan Events Centre.
Aug. 15 — Brad Paisley’s Beat This Summer tour at the SOEC with special guests Chris Young and Kristen Kelly.
Sept 9 — Celtic Thunder presents Mythology North American Tour at the SOEC. Show at 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 14 — Celebrating 40 years of rock, Bad Company performs at the SOEC.
EVENTS
June 1 — B.C. BellyFest hosts live performances from bellydancers across the province free to public at Gyro Park from 4 to 10 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 4 — Encore! a repurposed violin fundraiser for the Penticton Academy of Music culminates with a dinner and auction at Theo’s Restaurant. Contributing artist George Traicheff will be auctioneering the event and live music by Cygnus Trio. Tickets are $40 at Theo’s or Penticton Academy of Music office at the Leir House.
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.
June 8 — JCI Penticton presents Murder at The Juice Joint, a night of mystery and intrigue into the wild and romantic era of the roaring 20s. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres all evening, music by DJ Shakes, silent auction, a role in the murder mystery and a chance at prizes. Event takes place at Bogner’s of Penticton at 7 p.m. Tickets are $55 with proceeds going to Penticton Regional Hospital for equipment upgrades.
July 20 — RCMP Musical Ride performs at the SOEC for two shows at 2 and 7 p.m.
Aug 7 to 11 – The 66th annual Penticton Peach Festival with free live entertainment throughout the day, a kiddie’s day, mid-way. parade, aboriginal village and more. Headlining acts include Honeymoon Suite. For more visit www.pentictonpeachfestival.com.
