YAMABIKO TAIKO
2026-04-16 18:30 UTC | Venables Theatre, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
山彦太鼓　Yamabiko (meaning ‘Mountain Echo’ in Japanese) Taiko was founded in 2003 in Kelowna, BC, Canada.

The BeginningsYamabiko Taiko began with very humble and simple desires: purely to enjoy and play Japanese Taiko-style drums and be lost in their power and grace. With only a few members led by Eri Uchida, we were able to acquire our very crude but effective drums. They were homemade with regular packing tape and, believe it or not, cut-to-size sewer pipes (unused of course!) donated by the City of Kelowna. Weekly practices weren’t even scheduled; the group gathered together whenever possible in the basement of a member’s house. And so with this Yamabiko Taiko was born! Who knew what was to come…

TodayYamabiko Taiko has evolved into a regularly performing group. Most performances are held in the southern interior of BC. Practices are held on Monday and Thursday evenings in the basement of the Kelowna Buddhist Temple. For more information, email Yamabiko Taiko from our Contact page. You can also find us on Facebook.

Part of the Venables Alive! Local Artist Series

TICKETS: $20

Sip & Shuck | Osoyoos Oyster Festival
2026-04-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Osoyoos Golf Club
Once again, our fun and tasty event returns to the Osoyoos Golf Club on April 17, 2026. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, a delicious variety of local wines direct from the wineries, and live music to set the mood!

Spring Cooking Class Dinners
2026-04-17 18:30 | Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Join one of only 14 guests seated in our state of the art demonstration kitchen for a locally sourced, seasonally inspired menu skillfully paired with our award winning wines. Watch as the chef prepares each course & shares little known culinary secrets.

Cooking Classes are a 19+ experience.

Karaoke Party
2026-04-17 19:00, 2026-04-24 19:00 | Howling Coyote, 6341 Main St, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0, Canada
Come join in and show off your vocal skills at the Howling Coyote – Wings on special all day friday for $7.99

SOLIDARIDAD TANGO
2026-04-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Venables Theatre, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Solidaridad Tango, North America’s trailblazing all-woman tango ensemble, blends Golden Age tradition with bold new works by women composers from around the world. Fresh off a sold-out debut tour in Buenos Aires, this dynamic group brings a passionate and progressive spirit to the global tango scene.

Sessions Saturday Ride
2026-04-18 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Sessions Outdoor Sports, 8503 78 Ave, Osoyoos, V0H 1V0, Canada
Join Sesssions Outdoor Sports on the Saturday Rides.

View Sessions Outdoor Sports on Instagram or Facebook for updates or reach out to Regan Pain at 250-487-9223

Wings & Wheels Breakfast
2026-04-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Oliver Municipal Airport, 5811 Airport Street British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Start your morning with engines, excitement, and a stack of pancakes at the Wings & Wheels Breakfast! Hosted at Oliver Airport (CAU3) in partnership with COPA Flight 158, this lively community event brings together aviation enthusiasts and classic car lovers alike.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast while exploring an impressive lineup of aircraft and vintage vehicles, courtesy of the Oliver Vintage Car Club. With planes overhead, polished classics on display, and plenty of friendly faces, it’s the perfect outing for families, friends, and visitors.

Join in on one (or all!) of the 2026 dates—April 18, June 20, August 15, and October 10—from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Breakfast is just $10 per plate, and everyone is welcome.

Planes, cars, food, and community—Wings & Wheels is where it all comes together in Oliver!

Tinhorn Creek Presents - Artist Talk with Alex Lavrov and Tamara Grand
2026-04-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T1, Canada
Saturday, April 18, 20263:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards537 Tinhorn Creek RoadOliver, British Columbia V0H1T1External site. Opens in a new window

Join us for an intimate afternoon of art, conversation, and wine at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards. This complimentary artist talk brings together three West Coast artists whose work is deeply connected to place, process, and personal expression.

Set against the backdrop of the Golden Mile Bench, guests are invited to hear directly from the artists as they share insights into their creative practices, inspirations, and evolving relationships with landscape and material. The conversation will explore how memory, emotion, intuition, and hands-on making shape their work, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the artistic process.

Your afternoon includes a welcome splash of wine and light charcuterie to enjoy as you settle in for thoughtful dialogue and creative exchange.

About the Artists

Alex Lavrov

Alex Lavrov is a visual artist working primarily with oils on canvas, using improvisation as his central creative method. Born in Ukraine, he moved to Israel in 1997 at age sixteen, facing cultural dislocation and separation from family, which intensified his engagement with art as a means of processing emotional challenges. Over time, his practice evolved into a tool for self-exploration and understanding the workings of the mind. In 2007, he permanently relocated to Canada and now lives and works in the Vancouver area, British Columbia, continuing to create art that unfolds intuitively during the creative process.

Tamara Grand

Tamara Grand creates layered abstract paintings using acrylic, wax pastel, and graphite. Her work develops through a process of addition and revision, with bold colour, organic form, and gestural marks accumulating and remaining partially visible. Rather than concealing earlier stages, she allows traces of the past to emerge, recording change over time. Her intuitive approach embraces movement, erasure, and reworking on canvas and birch panel. With a background in science, she views each painting as an experiment, inspired by nature’s shifting light, textures, growth, and decay. Her practice began after the loss of her daughter, holding grief and joy together through evolving, unfinished transformation.

Manpreet for 30 Under 30
2026-04-18 18:00 | Kismet Estate Winery, 316 Rd 20 British Columbia Oliver V0H1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H1T0, Canada
Celebrate Excellence: Join Us for Manpreet’s 30 Under 30 Recognition!

Join us on April 18 at 6 pm as we roll out the red carpet to celebrate our winemaker, Manpreet Dhaliwal, and her 30 Under 30 recognition. Set in The Hangar event space at Kismet Estate Winery, this is an evening of celebration, style, and exceptional wine.

We’re so proud to share that our Head Winemaker, Manpreet Dhaliwal, has been named to the BCBusiness 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 (on newsstands now).

For our family, this is a really special moment. Manpreet did not set out to become a winemaker. She trained as a practical nurse and was working in health care during the pandemic when she came home to help during harvest. What started as stepping in to support the family business quickly turned into something much bigger. She learned winemaking from the ground up, and in 2023, at just 26, became Head Winemaker at Kismet.

Since then, she has helped shape an exciting new chapter for our winery with a steady, thoughtful approach in the cellar and a clear vision for where Kismet is headed next.

Under her leadership, recent vintages have earned recognition across multiple releases, including Phulkari Rosé, Cabernet Franc Reserve, Moksha, Sitara Frizzante, and Mantra. We’ve also been grateful to see more guests visiting us on-site, and more people joining our wine club. “Being named to BCBusiness 30 Under 30 is such an honour, especially because this work is so connected to family, place, and the people who support us,” says Manpreet. “I’m proud of what we’ve built so far, and even more excited about what’s ahead this season as we release new wines and welcome guests back to the winery and Manzil.”

Enjoy a night filled with glamour and entertainment to mark the milestone with Manpreet’s award-winning portfolio and a seated, multi-course dinner from Manzil Restaurant, thoughtfully paired for the occasion. Expect great energy, great food, and plenty of moments worth raising a glass to.

Each ticket includes a signed bottle of wine, a red carpet photo opportunity, and a multi-course dinner with paired wines.Tickets are $150 per person.

Purchase you tickets and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Manpreet, Kismet, and what’s ahead.

Spring Dinner at Ward's Wine Country Kitchen
2026-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 | District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
April 18 | 6pm

Join us for a multi course perfectly prepared by our executive chef Ian Stilborn celebrating the best of Spring!

$100 per person*Don’t miss out, get your tickets today!

Pearl in the Desert Gala | Osoyoos Oyster Festival
2026-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Walnut Beach Resort, 4200 Lakeshore Drive, Osoyoos, bc, Canada
The Walnut Beach Resort is proud to host the signature event for the return of the Osoyoos Oyster Festival. The Pearls In The Desert Gala will be an elegant evening taking place while the sun sets over stunning Osoyoos Lake and the mountains.Early bird pricing on right now!The culinary centre-piece will be an “Oyster Bar of Plenty” presented by Codfathers Seafood Market, and guests can enjoy award-winning wines from the best producers of the Okanagan.

$100 Early Bird, $125 general admission

Bea Martel Crib Tournament
2026-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport Street British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Pre-register at the Senior CentreStarts at 9:00amRegistration 8:30Includes lunch.

Bring your own partner.

9th Annual TRUE Penticton Expierence Market
2026-04-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, 273 Power St, Penticton, BC, V2A 7K9
When You Think Remarkable Unique Experiences, Think TRUE Penticton for Penticton’s unique adventures, experiences and attractions!

Join us for the 9th Annual TRUE Penticton Experience Market, sponsored by Budget Car Rental. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend!

This not-to-be-missed FREE event will give you a unique opportunity to meet with local tourism businesses and attractions and get you Thinking about the Remarkable Unique Experiences that keep visitors coming back to Penticton year after year. Discover new adventures and experiences, and reacquaint yourself with all of the amazing activities, attractions, accommodations, restaurants, wineries, breweries, cideries, events and so much more happening in and around Penticton.

At the TRUE Penticton Experience Market:

– Over 50 local businesses and experiences

– Places to Play– Adventure Companies– Local Events & Festivals– Places to Stay– Food & Drink Samples – Local Wine and Craft Beer

– Exclusive Visit Penticton Merchandise– Scavenger Hunt for Kids– Chance to win PRIZES!

This event is open to all and FREE to attend. Visit Penticton is supporting the Penticton Community Fridge & Pantry with a food drive as part of the TRUE Penticton event. So while admission is free, food donations are encouraged to help support our community.

For tourism businesses interested in attending as an exhibitor, please contact Ginger at membership@visitpenticton.com.

Tinhorn Creek presents - Abstract Collage with Tamara Grand: Finding the Picture Within
2026-04-19 12:30 - 15:00 | Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T1, Canada
This abstract collage workshop is for beginners, curious people, and anyone who wants two hours of making without the pressure of getting it right.

We’ll use torn and cut paper and mark-making tools to build up a large surface — layering freely, covering things up, and changing our minds as we go. Along the way, we’ll talk about contrast: big and small, dark and light, rough and smooth — the simple things that make a composition feel alive.

The best part? At the end, you’ll use a cropping window to find the painting hiding inside your surface. It’s always in there somewhere.

No scenes to compose, nothing to draw, nothing that has to look like anything. Just colour, shape, and texture.

Details:

What to bring: magazines, catalogues, wrapping paper, tissue paper, paper napkins, wallpaper scraps, maps, sheet music — anything printed or patterned. Everything else is provided.

Artist Bio:

Tamara Grand creates layered abstract paintings using acrylic, wax pastel, and graphite. Her work develops through a process of addition and revision, with bold colour, organic form, and gestural marks accumulating and remaining partially visible. Rather than concealing earlier stages, she allows traces of the past to emerge, recording change over time. Her intuitive approach embraces movement, erasure, and reworking on canvas and birch panel. With a background in science, she views each painting as an experiment, inspired by nature’s shifting light, textures, growth, and decay. Her practice began after the loss of her daughter, holding grief and joy together through evolving, unfinished transformation.

Sunday Jam | Osoyoos Elks Hall
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Osoyoos Elks Lodge, 8506-92 Ave, Osoyoos, V0H 1V2, Canada

Firehall Brewery Brew Food Menu Launch
2026-04-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Firehall Brewery, 6077 Main Street British Columbia Oliver, Oliver, British Columbia

Spring Tuesday Night Longtable at Miradoro
2026-04-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Miradoro Restaurant, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T1, Canada
Miradoro Spring 2026 Tuesday Night Longtable Communal Dinners

April 21 – vinAmité Cellars – A special dinner starring the fantastic wines from our friends and neighbours at vinAmité Cellars.

6.30pm start, please allow us time to seat you.

Reservations Required

Menu $50+tax / Wine pairings (optional) $40+tax

Paint Night at the Oliver Visitors Centre
2026-04-23 17:30 | Oliver Visitor Centre, 6431 Station Street British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Get ready for a creative night out in the Wine Capital of Canada! Join us at the Oliver Visitor Centre on April 23 for an unforgettable Paint Night where you’ll create your own take-home masterpiece of the iconic Nʕaylintn (McIntyre Bluff).

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just in it for the fun, this guided experience is all about relaxing, getting creative, and enjoying great company. Indulge in delicious snacks and beverages prepared by OKGN2GO as you paint your way through the evening.

Perfect for friends, date night, or a solo outing—this is your chance to sip, socialize, and create something uniquely yours. Seats are limited, so grab your spot early and don’t miss out on this vibrant, feel-good experience in Oliver!

Patio Piano Lounge
2026-04-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Phantom Creek Estates, 4315 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, Canada
We are delighted to introduce a new feature at the winery, our Friday Piano Lounge.

On select Fridays, pianist Bernie Stuckey will entertain guests in our Tasting Room with his delightful music. He will create an inviting atmosphere for guests as they enjoy a seated tasting or a glass of wine.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Tasting Room for our Friday Piano Lounge!

Friday Night Dinner Series
2026-04-24 17:00 | See Ya Later Ranch, 2575 Green Lake Road British Columbia Okanagan Falls V0H 1R0 Canada, Okanagan Falls, British Columbia, V0H 1R0, Canada
Friday Night Dinner Series

March through May

Friday Night Dinner Series is back and starting early this year!

Dates:March 13th: 5pmMarch 27th: 5pmApril 10th: 5pmApril 24th: 5pm

Starting May, it will be every Friday at 5pm

Cost:

Price will be $25 for the first 4 dates (March 13th – April 24th)

Starting in May, the price will go up to $30 as we will have live music.

Tickets include dinner and a glass of wine.

Back to Our Roots: a VQA Spring Estate Dinner
2026-04-24 18:30 | Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Join us for a four-course, wine-paired dinner celebrating our return to VQA. Chef Adair and his team will craft a seasonal menu perfectly paired with our new spring releases, while Winemaker Mark Hopley shares the story behind each wine. An evening of BC-grown flavours, fresh spring vibes, and true estate craftsmanship.

Tickets are $189++ per person, with an optional add on for shuttle service within the Oliver/Osoyoos area.

Open Mic Night & Karaoke
2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Firehall Brewery, 6077 Main Street British Columbia Oliver, Oliver, British Columbia
Free admission! Firehall Open Mic & Jam Night is an opportunity for local musicians to perform their art in a public, social setting in the Firehall Brewery brewpub! Open Mic & Jam Nights are an important part of every music scene, to allow new musicians to flourish, and seasoned musicians to hone their trade. Please keep in mind, the “pub” environment may not always provide an attentive audience, but capturing the crowd is all part of the challenge 😉

We recommend performers RSVP so we know you’re coming! Table reservations are no longer available.

FOR MUSICIANS – PLEASE READ

Please arrive around 6:30 and identify yourself to our host, Mike Dallamore, and let him know if you would like accompaniment (Open Mic style vs Jam style). He will find you a slot for you to play up to three songs.

We will have three microphones, and a PA mixer with more than enough inputs for instruments. Small electric amps are permitted, but they must be coordinated with the sound tech. Small percussion instruments are permitted. Bagpipes are stricly prohibited unless you are wearing a kilt… just kidding (though kilts are awesome).

We have no restrictions on genre, though we insist that all performers respect that our space is family-friendly, and we have a strict intolerance for prejudice or abusive material.

FOR PATRONS – PLEASE READ

Please respect the musicians. They have worked hard to get up on the stage 🙂

Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) Presented by SOAP Theatre
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Venables Theatre, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) is an exuberant comedy and feminist revisioning of Shakespeare’s Othello and Romeo and Juliet. It takes us from a dusty office in Canada’s Queen’s University, into the fraught and furious worlds of two of Shakespeare’s best-known tragedies, and turns them upside-down.​Constance Ledbelly is the beleaguered “spinster” academic, and unlikely heroine who embarks on a quest for Shakespearean origins and, ultimately, her own identity. When she deciphers an ancient and neglected manuscript, Constance is propelled through a very modern rabbit hole and lands smack in the middle of the tragic turning points of each play in turn. Her attempts to save first Desdemona, then Juliet, from their harrowing fates, result in a wild unpredictable ride through comedy and near-tragedy, as mild-mannered Constance learns to love, sword-fight, dance Renaissance-style, and master a series of disguises… Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) a gender-bendy, big-hearted and crazily intelligent romp, where irony and anger sing in perfect harmony with innocence and poignancy.“Clever, pointed and entertaining… This play is one of the wildest and wooliest feminist reappraisals that the theatre has seen, and one of the most intellectually ambitious.”The Globe and Mail​“Stratford-upon-Acid: that’s where MacDonald’s dizzying Goodnight Desdemona lives… MacDonald traipses through the canon with glee… Lots of clever fun.”The Village Voice

TICKETS:

Adults Advance: $24Adults Door: $26Students Advance: $16Students Door: $18

Buy Tickets Here

Blooming Good Fun!
2026-04-25 13:00 | Domaine Artema Winery, 4078 Black Sage Rd, Oliver, BC, Canada
Celebrate the flavours of spring at Blooming Good Fun!, a deliciously creative workshop series hosted by Domaine Artema Winery in collaboration with Flavor Theory.

These hands-on pairing experiences invite you to explore the art and science of food and wine in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Choose from two unique sessions: a Wine & Cheese Pairing Workshop on April 25, or a Charcuterie & Wine Pairing Workshop on May 23—both beginning at 1 PM. Guided by local experts, you’ll learn how to balance flavours, elevate your palate, and create perfect pairings to impress at your next gathering.

Tickets are $40 per person (plus GST), with exclusive discounts available for wine club members. Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or simply curious to learn more, this is the perfect way to sip, savour, and welcome the season.

Sage Valley Voices | Community Choir
2026-04-25 19:00 | Park Drive Church, 6570 Park Drive British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Celebrate 25 years of music, memories, and community with the Sage Valley Voices Community Choir! This special anniversary concert, “Thank You for the Music and Memories,” brings together beloved songs and heartfelt performances that reflect the choir’s rich history in Oliver.

Join them for an evening (or afternoon) of uplifting harmonies at Park Drive Church on April 25 at 7:00 PM or April 26 at 2:30 PM. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or a first-time listener, this milestone concert promises to be a meaningful celebration of local talent and community spirit.

Admission is $15, and children 12 and under attend for free.

National Pretzel Day at Firehall Brewery
2026-04-26 12:00 - 20:00 | Firehall Brewery, 6077 Main Street British Columbia Oliver, Oliver, British Columbia
Sunday April 26 is National Pretzel Day. Firehall Brewery will be making our highly requested Pretzel Charcuterie Boards – a warm soft pretzel served with our new fan favorite Firehall Craft Beer Cheese sauce and all the charcuterie board fixings. Reserve your board now @ firehallbrewery.com/events
