Entertainment

Races at the Penticton Speedway on Friday have been cancelled due to inclement weather. (Western News file)

Penticton Speedway cancels Friday night races due to heavy rain

Races on Saturday are currently scheduled to proceed

Surrey-raised musician Jazzy B with his StarWalk plaque on Granville Street in Vancouver during its unveiling in September 2016. (File photo)

New ‘StarWalk’ tour maps B.C.’s most celebrated entertainers for free on VanWalks app

‘People commemorated in the sidewalk have shaped not only Canadian culture, but worldwide entertainment’

Author of “JAJ: A Haida Manga” Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas is shown along with the cover of the book in this combination handout image. (Karolina Turek, Douglas & McIntyre photo)

A tale of history and humanization unfold in colourful ‘Haida Manga’

Colourful watercolour panels of ‘JAJ: a Haida Manga’ leap off the page

Award-winning hoop dance Dallas Arcand is returning to the Penticton Peach Festival on Aug. 12. (Photo- Submitted)

Summer packed with events in Penticton

From the Ha Ha Kidz Festival to Ironman to Dragon Boats there is plenty to look forward to

  • Jun 6, 2023
Award-winning hoop dance Dallas Arcand is returning to the Penticton Peach Festival on Aug. 12. (Photo- Submitted)
FILE - This May 14, 2018 file photo shows Chuck Todd at the 2018 NBCUniversal Upfront in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - This May 14, 2018 file photo shows Chuck Todd at the 2018 NBCUniversal Upfront in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
The return of the Cactus Jalopy 4 day event in Osoyoos was a huge hit. (John Conybeer Facebook)

Cactus Jalopies event a huge hit at Osoyoos Lake

Around 10,000 people came out to see the unique custom cars that lined the beach

The return of the Cactus Jalopy 4 day event in Osoyoos was a huge hit. (John Conybeer Facebook)
Brian Thomas Isaac’s debut novel, All the Quiet Places, was named a finalist for the 2022 Governor General’s Literary Award. (Photo: brianthomasisaac.com)

Falkland author to read from debut novel at Vernon library

Brian Thomas Isaac will read from All the Quiet Places, which was nominated for numerous awards last year

Brian Thomas Isaac’s debut novel, All the Quiet Places, was named a finalist for the 2022 Governor General’s Literary Award. (Photo: brianthomasisaac.com)
The 2023 Okanagan Dream Rally has been cancelled but will be back in 2024. (Logan Lockhart/Penticton Western News)
The 2023 Okanagan Dream Rally has been cancelled but will be back in 2024. (Logan Lockhart/Penticton Western News)
Canadian rock legends Prism, featuring founding member Al Harlow (second from left), plays the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Friday, June 30. (Terry Wilson Photo)

Armageddon is nigh: Canadian rock legends Prism to play Vernon

Led by founding member Al Harlow, Prism takes stage at Vernon Performing Arts Centre June 30

Canadian rock legends Prism, featuring founding member Al Harlow (second from left), plays the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Friday, June 30. (Terry Wilson Photo)
Loki’s and Lucky’s has teamed up to host the first Barking Lot Party in Loki’s parking lot Sunday, June 4. (Image)

Penticton restaurant hosts first-ever Barking Lot Party

Loki’s Garage is inviting everyone and their dog on Sunday, June 4

Loki’s and Lucky’s has teamed up to host the first Barking Lot Party in Loki’s parking lot Sunday, June 4. (Image)
Most members of the cast and crew of Shuswap Theatre’s Concord Floral production celebrate with a photo after winning top honours at the 2023 Ozones, the Okanagan Zone Drama Festival held May 24-26 in Kelowna. (Photo contributed)

Shuswap Theatre’s Concord Floral blooms at Ozones, earning Best Production honour

Other awards include Best Director, Best Ensemble and Adjudicator’s Merit Award for actor

Most members of the cast and crew of Shuswap Theatre’s Concord Floral production celebrate with a photo after winning top honours at the 2023 Ozones, the Okanagan Zone Drama Festival held May 24-26 in Kelowna. (Photo contributed)
Danny Masterson and his wife Bijou Phillips arrive for closing arguments in his second trial, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. Masterson is charged with raping three women at his Los Angeles home between 2001 and 2003. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Danny Masterson and his wife Bijou Phillips arrive for closing arguments in his second trial, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. Masterson is charged with raping three women at his Los Angeles home between 2001 and 2003. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
David Gogo returns to Penticton’s Dream Cafe on June 22. (Photo contributed)

30 days, 15 shows: Juno-nominated artist headlines busy June at Penticton venue

Vancouver Island’s David Gogo returns to the Dream Cafe on June 22

David Gogo returns to Penticton’s Dream Cafe on June 22. (Photo contributed)
Jason Zembuch-Young, artistic director of the public South Plantation High School, in Plantation, Fla,, poses for a photo on May 22, 2023. Zembuch-Young will receive a special Tony Award that honors educators. Zembuch-Young runs a theater department with more than 150 students participating, including putting on both a full-length musical and a play each year. (Rick Armstrong via AP)

Florida drama teacher who includes deaf students in school shows will receive a special Tony Award

Jason Zembuch-Young is being honoured for empowering every student to make and be part of theatre

Jason Zembuch-Young, artistic director of the public South Plantation High School, in Plantation, Fla,, poses for a photo on May 22, 2023. Zembuch-Young will receive a special Tony Award that honors educators. Zembuch-Young runs a theater department with more than 150 students participating, including putting on both a full-length musical and a play each year. (Rick Armstrong via AP)
The Okanagan Spring Wine Festival takes place June 3 to 11. (Contributed file photo)

Okanagan Spring Wine Festival is here

The Grand Tasting gala is at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre June 9

The Okanagan Spring Wine Festival takes place June 3 to 11. (Contributed file photo)
Classified (left) and Rumpus are coming to Red Bird Brewing on Friday, June 30. (@redbirdbeer/Instagram)

Juno-winning rapper Classified coming to Kelowna

Classified and Rumpus are coming to Red Bird Brewing on June 30

Classified (left) and Rumpus are coming to Red Bird Brewing on Friday, June 30. (@redbirdbeer/Instagram)
Regina blues master Jack Semple plays Vernon June 9. (Terry Farrell/Comox Valley Record)
Regina blues master Jack Semple plays Vernon June 9. (Terry Farrell/Comox Valley Record)
Bling Performance in Penticton did a vinyl wrap on a 1969 van which appears in episode 3 of Discovery Channel’s Bush Wreck Rescue, starring Okanagan custom car builder Bill Desrosier. (Still from Bush Wreck Rescue)

Photos: Penticton auto detailer featured in new TV series Bush Wreck Rescue

Bling Performance wraps a ‘hippie’ 1969 Chevy V10 van in the Discovery Channel show

Bling Performance in Penticton did a vinyl wrap on a 1969 van which appears in episode 3 of Discovery Channel’s Bush Wreck Rescue, starring Okanagan custom car builder Bill Desrosier. (Still from Bush Wreck Rescue)
The Cirque Du Soleil show Corteo will be in Penticton for eight shows in January, 2024. (Cirque Du Soleil - MajaPrgomet)

Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo coming to Penticton for 8 shows in 2024

The arena production will be at the SOEC for 4 days in January

The Cirque Du Soleil show Corteo will be in Penticton for eight shows in January, 2024. (Cirque Du Soleil - MajaPrgomet)
Briefs Factory Dirty Laundry cabaret features circus skills and showmanship. (Naomi Reed Photo)

Brief boys make Okanagan debut

Brief Factory’s Dirty Laundry cabaret will be in Vernon Saturday, June 3.

Briefs Factory Dirty Laundry cabaret features circus skills and showmanship. (Naomi Reed Photo)