Prospero Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan Weekend When: Various times (see website for full schedule) Where: Gyro Park/Main Street Why: The 2019 Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan (PGAMO) is much more than an epic ride through the heart of British Columbia’s wine country. It’s an entire weekend of cycling camaraderie, family activities, Okanagan sunshine and regional delicacies. Highlights of Granfondo Weekend include the Kids’ Piccolofondo, the Granfondo Dinner at TIME Winery, and of course, the Big Ride on Sunday, July 14th. Contact: www.granfondoaxelmerckx.com Cost: See website B-17 & B-25 Bomber Tours & Rides When: Tours: 2:00pm - 6:00pm Rides: 9:00am - 1:00pm Where: Tanker Base Road (past Penticton Airport Terminal) Why: The B-17 Bomber “Sentimental Journey” & B-25 Bomber “Maid in the Shade” are in Penticton. A one of a kind collection of the rarest historical military planes in the world will be near you. Come see them up close and personal, and better yet fly in one! Departing from the Penticton Regional Airport. We have a limited number of seats, flights are filling up fast. Contact: www.pentictonflyingclubcopafifty.com Cost: Gate Entrance $2.00, Tours $15.00, Flights from $325.00

Tempest Theatre Summer Ensemble Presentation When: 2:00pm and 7:30pm Where: 125 Eckhardt Avenue East Why: The Tempest Ensemble is growing and coming back atcha this July with another zesty, amorous and thought-provoking night of theatre. Six scenes are featured with local and international actors. You wont want miss this inspiring and gripping evening of theatre. Get your Advanced Tickets now. Contact: www.tempest.ca Cost: $25.00

Michael Kaeshammer at The Dream Cafe When: Doors Open: 6:00pm , Show Starts: 8:00pm Where: Dream Cafe, 67 Front Street Why: Michael Kaeshammer’s loyal legions of fans around the globe have come to expect the unex-pected from the BC based pianist/singer/songwriter/producer. Unconstrained by genre barriers and any music industry pressures, he follows his own muse, creating work designed to stimulate and satisfy himself, first and foremost. Thankfully, the results of that journey is material that is richly melodic and warmly accessible. Contact: www.thedreamcafe.ca Cost: Premium: $75.00, Wings: $65.00

Many Hats Theatre Company Presents: The Savannah Sipping Society When: Thurs, Fri, Sat: 8:00pm | Sun: 2:00pm Where: Cannery Stage, 1475 Fairview Road Why: A comedy set in Savannah, Georgia, the gracious bastion of Southern Society. An inimitable cast of ladies come together for solace, support and perhaps more than a soupcon of liquid fortitude! The ladies, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routine, come together to reclaim their enthusiasm for life and a daily happy hour! You’ll say ‘Cheers’ as this hilarious and surprisingly touching story unfolds! Contact: www.manyhatstheatre.com Cost: $25.00 Adult, $22.00 Youth/Senior

Penticton Farmer’s Market When: 8:30am - 1:00pm Where: Main Street (100 Block) Why: At our market you can find farm fresh veggies & fruits, eggs, honey, baking, preserves and handmade crafts – all grown or produced in the South Okanagan. Our vendors proudly make, bake or grow everything they bring to the market. We also host local liquor vendors each week. Contact: www.pentictonfarmersmarket.org Cost: Free

Downtown Community Market When: 8:30am - 2:00pm Where: Main Street Why: Hundreds of vendors feature handmade goods including clothing, food and jewellery, collectables, antiques and furniture, as well as the weekly food vendors, live music and entertainment. Contact: www.downtownpenticton.org Cost: Free Penticton Arts Market When: 9:00am - 1:00pm Where: Penticton Art Gallery Parking Lot Why: Showcasing some of the best of the area’s artists including: handmade crafts, paintings, drawings, photography, pottery, glassware, sculptures, carvings, leather and more. (due to the nature of the ground and table displays, the market will be a dog-free zone, excl. certified service dogs). Contact: www.cmeliveproductions.com Cost: Free HAVYN at The Kitchen When: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Where: Da Silva Vineyards & Winery, 375 Upper Bench Road N Why: Join us for a magical sunset with HAVYN, “Urban Artist of the Year” at the 2018 Western Canadian Music Awards. Enjoy an evening of dining on tapas and exceptional wines all while listening to the raw, edgy, new-age urban music. Space is limited, please call for reservations. HAVYN’s objective is simple: to create honest music that acts as a bridge between spirituality and contemporary music. Contact: 1-800-851-0903 Cost: $30.00 (waived if $30 or more of food or wine is consumed)

Karaoke - Summer Saturdays! When: 8:30pm Where: Barley Mill Brew Pub, 2460 Skaha Lake Rd Why: Barley Mill Brew Pub is home to great local and visiting talent! … and some not so talented !!! Karaoke will be held on the beautiful patio under the stars.. or in the main pub, weather dependent. Give us a call to reserve your table! 250-493-8000. Contact: www.barleymillpub.com Cost: No Cover

Dylan Knippelberg at Cannery Brewing When: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: Cannery Brewing, 198 Ellis Street Why: Dylan will play from 6 to 8pm, no cover charge! Bring a friend, drink some beer, support live, local music! Contact: www.cannerybrewing.com Cost: No Cover

History, Mystery and Local Lore Day Camp When: 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Summerland Museum & Archives, 9521 Wharton Street, Summerland. Why: This program will stimulate children’s love of history by introducing them to Summerland’s rich history through fun activities like creating bee hotels, making fossils, learning morse code, and panning for gold. open to children ages 6-10. To register, please contact the Summerland Community Arts Council at 250-494-4494 or admin@summerlandarts.com. Contact: www.summerlandarts.com Cost: $50.00 per child

Live at Lunch When: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Where: Nanaimo Square (Nanaimo & Main) Why: Enjoy local music artists over the lunch hour (Monday – Friday) all summer long. This week’s featured artist is Ari Neufeld. Contact: www.downtownpenticton.org Cost: Free

Summerland Farmer’s & Crafters Market When: 9:00am - 1:00pm Where: Legion Parking Lot, Summerland Why: Summerland Market is the place to be on Tuesday mornings. There is lots to see including: jewelry,home baking, preserves, fresh produce, cosmetics, woodwork and leathercrafts. Buy local, eat fresh. Come support our local artisans. Contact: www.facebook.com/pg/Summerland-Farmers-Market Cost: Free The Science Lab When: 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Penticton Museum Auditorium Why: Got a budding scientist or engineer in your family? Come to The Science Lab, where we will experiment, tinker and create! Recommended ages: 8-11. Younger siblings welcome with adult supervision. Drop-in. No registration required. Contact: 250-490-2454 Cost: Suggested donation $2.00 per child

The Canada Council Reading Series & The En'owkin Centre presents Zoe and the Fawn When: Noon Where: The En'owkin Centre, 154 En'owkin Trail Why: Join us as we launch the hardcover edition of Zoe and the Fawn. Catherine will be reading her book. This is an all ages event!!! Contact: www.enowkincentre.ca Cost: Free Blue Moon Marquee at The Dream Cafe When: Doors Open: 6:00pm , Show Starts: 8:00pm Where: Dream Cafe, 67 Front Street Why: Blue Moon Marquee is a Gypsy Blues band born of the wild rose country. They currently make their home in an island shack on the coast of the Salish Sea. Primarily a live duo with the energy and sound of a full band. Colette, the rhythm section, not only commands the upright bass but also brings the swing with her feet on the kick drum, snare and high hat, all while singing harmonies. Cardinal is of the screaming and hollering blues tradition with distinctive thick and smoky vocals that barrel out like a raging bull. His guitar crackles with the swinging energy of jazz tinged blues. Contact: www.thedreamcafe.ca Cost: Premium: $34.00, Wings: $24.00

Libby Parsons Solo Landscape Show When: 10:00am - 4:00pm Where: Naramata Heritage Inn, 3625 1st Street, Naramata. Why: You are invited to a solo art show at the Naramata Heritage Inn. Libby’s paintings will be on display until the end of October and Libby will be painting at the Inn many Wednesday afternoons throughout the Summer. Works available for sale. Contact: www.libbyparsons.com Cost: Free

Trailer Hawk at The Dream Cafe When: Doors Open: 6:00pm , Show Starts: 8:00pm Where: Dream Cafe, 67 Front Street Why: Stick a pin in a map somewhere between the California hills, Motor City and Nashville, and there you’ll find TrailerHawk. Blasting out haunted melodies, country-soaked Americana and jagged rock n’ roll, this band digs at the roots of a rich, southern sound. Contact: www.thedreamcafe.ca Cost: Premium: $28.00, Wings: $18.00

Vinyasa in the Vineyard When: 6:30pm Where: Poplar Grove Winery, 425 Middle Bench Rd Why: Enjoy an all levels yoga class beside the vineyard at Poplar Grove Winery overlooking Okanagan Lake at sunset. This class is great for everyone who would like to feel the joy of simply moving their bodies and getting a full body stretch. Give your mind, body, and soul some love with a gorgeous view and a glass of Pinot Gris! Contact: www.poplargrove.ca Cost: $20.00

Regional Reflection Wine Experience at Bench 1775 When: 11:00am Where: Bench 1775 Winery, 1775 Naramata Road Why: Our Regional Reflection Wine Experience offers an exclusive opportunity to taste our celebrated premium small lot wines and get to know Bench 1775, our family and philosophy. We will be pulling wines from our library cellar of four spectacular vintages of our Cabernet Franc cl.214. Starting with the coveted 2013 and 2014 vintages, we will be tasting through to our not-yet-released 2016. This 1.25 hour experience is an excellent opportunity to experience the climatic range of our exciting growing region in BC, and to experience the evolving maturity of our Cabernet Franc cl.214 barrel aging program. Contact: www.bench1775.com Cost: $30.00 per person Summertime Evening Market When: 4:00pm - 8:00pm Where: Front Street Why: Warm summer evenings in Downtown Penticton are perfect for casual shopping. Enjoy "colourful" Front Street's unique charm, friendly businesses and tree lined sidewalks. The road around the market will be closed so pedestrians can safely stroll and browse downtown businesses and market vendors to their delight. Contact: www.downtownpenticton.org Cost: Free

Namaste & Rosé When: 6:00pm Where: Painted Rock Estate Winery, 400 Smythe Dr. Why: Stretch out on the lawn at Painted Rock Estate Winery with sunset views over Skaha Lake while our local yoga instructor guides you through a 1 hour outdoor yoga class. Paired with a complementary glass of Painted Rock Rose, this is the perfect way to finish a busy summer day. Please arrive by 5:50pm as class will start promptly at 6:00pm. *Please remember to bring your own mat and water bottle to each class* Contact: www.paintedrock.ca Cost: $20.00 per person (+ GST) Nick La Riviere at The Dream Cafe When: Doors Open: 6:00pm , Show Starts: 8:00pm Where: Dream Cafe, 67 Front Street Why: Singer-songwriter Nick La Riviere is an accomplished trombonist who has toured internationally with bands such as the Juno award winning Paperboys, Michael Kaeshammer, 54-40, and Adonis Puentes. The Nick La Riviere Band takes its influence from modern New Orleans music… not the older dixie music some people think of when they hear ‘New Orleans’, but the fun, horn heavy music people are partying to there now. The music is all about having a good time, keeping the energy high the whole show, and moving your feet. Contact: www.thedreamcafe.ca Cost: Premium: $38.00, Wings: $28.00

Live at TIME Winery & Kitchen - Harvey Kostenchuk When: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Where: 361 Martin Street Why: Sit back and enjoy our award-winning wines along with tasty selections from our seasonal menu. Happy Hour specials are also available, offering you the trifecta for a great night out; wine + food + live music. At age 64, Harvey has been playing drums and singing in bands with some of the top musicians/artists in Western Canada for over 50 years. Now retired from “the road”, Harvey brings his many years of musical experience and considerable talents (piano, mandolin, drums, voice) to his new home. Contact: www.timewinery.com Cost: Complimentary admission

Exploring Merlot with Nikki Callaway When: 5:00pm Where: Wine Experience Centre, 21 Lakeshore Dr Why: Join Laughing Stock Vineyard’s winemaker Nikki Callaway on a journey exploring different Merlot sites through the South Okanagan. The virtual journey will extend from the Naramata Bench, Laughing Stock Vineyards, to the South finishing in Osoyoos with the Perfect Hedge Vineyard. Your tasting will be comprised of 4 different barrel samples from 4 different vineyards. The evening will finish with you becoming a wine-maker and creating your own merlot blend. Contact: www.greatestatesokanagan.com Cost: $35.00 per person (plus tax)

BC Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Dinner When: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Where: South Okanagan Events Centre Why: Canadian actor and stand-up comedian Gerry Dee will host the 2019 Induction Dinner and Auction event. Gerry, discovered in the 8th season of “Last Comic Standing”, went on to create and star in CBC’s hit series ‘Mr. D’ and his stand-up routine continues to sell out venues across the country. The evening kicks off with a cocktail hour, followed by a deluxe buffet dinner and an assortment of comedy and presentations from inductees and other influential people in the world of hockey. Contact: www.bchhf.com Cost: $90.00 Crush Deck Concert with Jim Cuddy When: Doors: 6:30pm, Show Starts: 7:30pm Where: 361 Martin Street Why: Jim Cuddy returns to Fitzpatrick for an evening of music on the patio overlooking Okanagan Lake, going until sunset. Contact: www.fitzwine.com Cost: $130.00

Hit to Pass Invitational Weekend When: 7:00pm Where: Penticton Speedway, 2070 Carmi Avenue Why: Friday: Test & Tune Kick Off Party – Test & Tune for all classes. Saturday & Sunday: Hornets, Street Stocks, Hit to Pass Flying Destruction & Monster Trucks. Contact: www.pentictonspeedway.com Cost: Adults $20.00, Youth/Senior $15.00, Kids (10 & under) $5.00