Sept. 7 — The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra are a collection of musicians that weave their stories with guitars, violins, accordions and bass. Tickets for the Dream Café show are $37 for premium seats and $27 for the wings.
Sept. 7 and 8 — Bob Bricker and guest performing on the Barking Parrot patio from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Sept. 12 — The Belle Regards are a Canadian folk group based on the songwriting and complementary voices of Matthew Kingsley and Melanie Hilmi. They are performing at the Dream Café and tickets are $28 for premium seats and $18 for the wings.
Sept. 15 — The Hugh Parsons Quintet, featuring vocalist Danielle Even, has cooked up a great recipe for Okanagan audiences with a new show featuring the compositions of Burt Bacharach. They perform at the Dream Café at 8 p.m. Tickets are $27 for premium seats and $17 for the wings.
Sept. 16 — Hank and the Moondogs perform at the Cannery Brewing Co. on Ellis Street from 6 to 8 p.m. No cover.
EVENTS
Until Sept. 16 — The Penticton Art Gallery exhibition eRacism explores the resurgence of racism around the world.
Until Sept. 30 — The social life of water in the Okanagan Valley exhibit at the Penticton Museum and Archives.
Sept. 7 to 8 — The Summerland Fall Fair is a family event with children’s activities (petting zoo, arts and crafts, music and dance groups, vendor booths, exhibits and demonstrations celebrating agricultural activities.
Sept. 8 — Waxing Poetic, a celebration of encaustic art, takes place at the Leir House. Opening night event from 6 to 8 p.m. Runs until Oct. 5.
Sept. 8 — Thrash Wrestling at the Luso Canadian Multicultural Society Hall, 135 Winnipeg St. Featuring The Masterpiece Chris Masters. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door and VIP seating is $25.
Sept. 7 to 9 — The 2018 Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Watch top prospects from the Canucks and Winnipeg Jets battle on the ice. As well, the UBC Thunderbirds and University of Alberta Bears will compete against one another. For more information visit www.valleyfirsttix.com.
Sept. 7 to 9 — The Pentastic Jazz Festival features world-class bands (including the Dave Bennett Quartet, Bria Skonberg and her New York all-stars, Tom Hook and the Terrier Brothers and more) in five venues around the city. For more information visit pentasticjazz.com.
Sept. 8 to 9 — The 18th annual Penticton Dragon Boat Festival at Skaha Lake. Beverage garden, vendors, food and over 2,500 athletes competing.
Sept. 9 — Newsies the Musical auditions at the Penticton Lakeside Resort from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and then 3 to 5:30 p.m. No formal dance or singing training necessary. Bring your favourite song and O’Canada, or a song from the show. For more info contact Lynne Leydier at 250-493-9787.
Sept. 9 — Grandparents Day afternoon tea at the Bufflehead in the Penticton Lakeside Resort. Seatings at 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Kids three and under are free. Youth (ages four to 12) are $12 and anyone over 13 years old is $25. The event includes a selection of loose leaf teas, a variety of delicate finger sandwiches and decadent fresh-baked treats. To book a table contact 250-493-9772.
