CONCERTS
Sept. 22 — The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra kicks off their 59th season with Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. Concert takes place at the Cleland Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the Shatford Centre or call 1-888-974-9170.
Sept. 25 — South African/Canadian Zaki Ibrahim is a globally distinguished singer, songwriter and producer known for making music that defies any one genre. The two-time Polaris Music Prize nominee and Juno Award-winning artist performs at the Dream Café at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38 for premium tickets and $28 for wings.
Sept. 29 — The House is a Rockin’ Blues Jam hosted by the Yard Katz at Orchard House, 157 Orchard Ave. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Great showcase of local artists from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Admission $5 in support of the South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre.
Sept. 29 — Juno nominated powerhouse trio Tim Williams, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne and Brandon Isaak team up to rock the world of Dream Café audiences. Tickets are $38 for premium seats and $28 for the wings. Show is at 8 p.m.
EVENTS
Until Sept. 30 — The social life of water in the Okanagan Valley exhibit at the Penticton Museum and Archives.
Until Sept. 23 — Arts Rising Festival, celebrating community and the arts, featuring an art walk, live music at various venues, storytelling, healing art in the gardens at Leir House and more. Visit www.pentictonartscouncil.com for more information.
Sept. 21 — Learning at Lunch at the Penticton Library auditorium from noon to 1 p.m. Learn about the traditional Chinese cultural and performing arts, presented by Frank Cui.
Sept. 21-22 — Smash! Retro Tennis fundraiser at the Lakeshore Racquets Club in Summerland. Music, wood racquets, 80s aerobic costumes and friendly mixed triples play and lessons for the kids. Donations and proceeds support the Summerland Museum. For more information visit www.summerlandmuseum.org.
Sept. 22 — Fall fair and bake sale at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (corner of Martin Street and Wade Avenue). Jams, books, jewelry and more. Event is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free admission.
Sept. 23 — Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance presents Bird Migration Day open house at Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory from 9 a.m. to noon. Guided walks, watch bird banding and more.
Sept. 27 — Pecha Kucha Penticton, at Cannery Brewing (198 Ellis St.), focusing on the theme of Fresh air, Fresh perspectives. Featured speakers include RCMP Insp. Ted De Jager, chair of the Penticton Creek Association Bryn White, urban cycling activist Matt Hopkins and others. Doors open at 6 p.m. Speakers at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Cannery Brewing and Cowork Penticton.
Until Sept. 29 — Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery presented by Many Hats Theatre Co. Shows are Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and students and seniors are $22. Ticket purchases at The Nest & Nectar in the Cannery Trade Centre or by calling 250-493-7275. For more information visit manyhatstheatre.com.
Sept. 29 — The Comic Strippers, a male stripper parody and improv comedy show, performs at the Cleland Theatre. Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006.
Sept. 29 — Joe Enns, fisheries biologist and oil painter, Ecology art show at the Front Street Gallery from 10 a.m. to noon.
Oct. 20 — The ninth annual Oktoberfest takes place at the Penticton Lakeside Resort east ballroom from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $35 (plus applicable fees) and include a free beer. Tickets available at the Lakeside front desk. For more information visit pentictonoktoberfest.ca.
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