Oliver Tourism

Concert: badgentina (Firehall Brewery)
2023-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | British Columbia
badgentina is Stephen and Lisa Toon, married folk-rockers who have been making music together for over 20 years. They have played many venues big and small on their own and with other artists/projects, locally in Western Canada and as far away as Macau and Mongolia. Their proficient style blends melodic rock with alternative folk, and can be described as uplifting, refreshing, and polished.
Entry by donation. PLEASE NOTE that seating is first-come-first-serve. RSVPing on Firehall’s website is highly recommended but does not guarantee a seat; it serves mainly as a way for them to know you’re coming so they can staff properly and provide the best service possible. So make sure you arrive early enough, between 6 and 6:30pm is recommended to get the best choice of seat before the fun begins at 7pm! And don’t forget donation cash for the band! (Credit/debit donations accepted at the bar or with your server).

Wine Tasting Seminar (District Wine Village)
2023-04-29 13:30 - 15:00
Wine Tasting Seminar with Tonia McArthur at District Wine Village meeting room.
High Five Wine Scoring System offers wine lovers the opportunity to discover and develop their palate while becoming familiar with those trickier aspects of wine. You will quickly build awareness of what you like and what you don’t use the tools outlined in this book and with Tonia’s wine coaching style. This kind of wine education is innovative, creative, unique and so much fun!
Ticket Includes: Full Seminar from Tonia McArthur, High Five Wine Scoring Book, Wine, and light bites.

31st Annual Car Swap Meet (Oliver Community Park)
2023-04-29 08:00 - 16:00
Vintage Car Club of Canada South Okanagan chapter hosts the 31st Annual Car Swap Meet at Oliver Community Park. Vintage, custom, muscle cars and parts, motorcycles and antique machinery, antiques and collectibles. Food vendors onsite.

7 Stories (Venables Theatre)
2023-04-28 19:30 - 21:30
7 Stories is a black comedy by Morris Panych, which premiered at the Arts Club Theatre, Vancouver, BC in May, 1989.
The play is set on the seventh storey ledge of an apartment building, in front of several windows. The protagonist, simply named “Man,” stands on the ledge, contemplating a jump, but he is constantly delayed by interruptions from the individuals in the apartments, who are all are attempting to escape their own limitations, to explore other ways of being and perceiving.
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An old woman, Lillian, functions as a kind of seer in the play. Her advice to the Man that he must fly – must rise above his limited and negative point of view – is an indicator that the imagination can create for itself a freer environment, a larger space. For Lillian, her enclosed space, a small room which she has not left for fifty years, can be very large.
Freedom is a state of mind.​
See full details on SOAP Theatre’s website at soplayers.ca/stories
Five Performances Only:

Friday-Saturday April 28-29 at 7:30 pm
Sunday matinee April 30 at 2:00 pm
Friday-Saturday May 5-6 at 7:30 pm

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Backyard Farm Dinner (Road 13 Vineyards)
2023-04-28 18:00 - 21:00
Road 13 welcomes Chef Chris Van Hooydonk back to Road 13 Vineyards to welcome spring with a 4-course, wine paired dinner.
Chef’s food philosophy encompasses the approachable side to healthy eating and farming, with emphasis on sourcing the freshest and organic, when possible, highest quality, seasonal and sustainable ingredients. If that doesn’t align with Road 13 Vineyards values, we don’t know what does!

Yellow Brick Road Experience (Venables Theatre)
2023-04-22 19:30 - 21:30
Tribute to Elton John. Presented by LMS EntertainmentThe Yellow Brick Road Experience Featuring Andrew Johns live in concert with his All Star Band at Venables Theatre. Experience first hand how Andrew Commands the stage with his spot on piano and vocal skills that take you back to Elton John in his prime! Andrew Johns and The Jets Featuring his eight piece band with full horn section, playing all the hits in the original keys as performed by Sir Elton John. Featuring 4 time Juno award winner from the Parachute Club Julie Masi.

Live In Concert Glee Club (Sage Valley Voices Choir)
2023-04-22 19:00 - 21:30
Sage Valley Voice Choir presents “Live In Concert Glee Club” at Park Drive Church. Join the choir for refreshments after the concert.
Admission is $15.00. 12 years and under are free. Donations to Oliver Food Bank appreciated.

Earth Day Concert (Firehall Brewery)
2023-04-22 19:00 - 21:00
This Earth Day (April 22nd), we are excited to host Maureen McConaghy on the Firehall stage! Maureen has been rocking the Firehall Open Mic Night for years now, so it’s about time to give her a whole night to let loose! Entry by donation (recommended $10-20 per person).
All day on Earth Day Firehall will be offering growler refills for half-price, to celebrate sustainable consumption! In the three R’s of sustainability — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — reuse trumps recycle any day. Recycling your glass bottles and aluminum cans is great of course, but re-using refillable glass “growler” beer jugs for take-out beer goes a lot farther in community efforts to look after our environment. Bring your growlers or howlers in anytime on Earth Day for a smoking deal!
RSVP: https://www.firehallbrewery.com/…/earth-day-concert…
Entry by donation. PLEASE NOTE that seating is first-come-first-serve. RSVPing on their website is highly recommended but does not guarantee a seat; it serves mainly as a way for Firehall to know you’re coming so they can staff properly and provide the best service possible. So make sure you arrive early enough, between 6 and 6:30pm is recommended, to get the best choice of seat before the fun begins at 7pm! And don’t forget donation cash for the band! (Credit/debit donations accepted at the bar or with your server).

Silk Scarf, SIP & DIP Workshop (River Stone Estate Winery)
2023-04-22 11:00 - 16:30
Join Colour Drop Design at River Stone Estate Winery for a 2 hour silk scarf workshop. Make your own water marbled silk scarf. Each workshop begins with a demonstration. Then each artist chooses their colours and floats the paint, then uses marbling combs, rakes, or stylus to create the design of their liking. If you can sprinkle cheese on a pizza, or write your name with a pencil you can make magic!
Tickets include all supplies to make your silk scarf and a glass of one of River Stones’ award winning Bordeaux reds.

Choose one of the two workshop time blocks:
> 11am-1:30pm
>2pm-4:30pm
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/colour-drop-design-31237026209
If you are looking for information about a private or group session please email colourdropdesign@hotmail.com. Or you can check out their website at www.colourdropdesign.com.

Free Family Fair (Oliver Community Centre)
2023-04-22 10:00 - 13:00
Free Family Fair presented by School District #53. Free Fun for the whole family with Magician Leif David performance at 11am. Free lunch and giveaways. Activities for all ages.

Spring Fling / Time Capsule Party (Oliver Legion)
2023-04-21 18:30 - 23:30
Time to toast the past and party into the future. The Oliver Legion will open their five-year-old time capsule created in 2018.
Doors: 6:30pm; Dance: 7:30pm with REBEL LUV; Snack:10:00pm
Tickets sold at the Oliver Legion Canteen. Everyone welcome.

Rising Stars of SOSS (Venables Theatre)
2023-04-20 19:30 - 21:30
​Spring Youth Music Showcase – Come on out to enjoy the incredibly talented students of Southern Okanagan Secondary School as the latest artists featured in the Venables Alive local artist series.
Maya Baerg is a grade 10 student at Southern Okanagan Secondary School who has been singing for several years and has been part of the cast of the school’s two most recent musical productions. McKenna Burns has been singing and acting in musical productions at SOSS for the past three years. Emma Cottam has been playing acoustic guitar for the past few years, learning a variety of different genres of music—old and new. Olivia Goncalves, a grade 9 student, started singing and playing acoustic guitar when she was seven. She’s drawn to pop, ballads, and acoustic music. Since arriving at Southern Okanagan Secondary School, Olivia has acted in its two most recent theatre productions. For the past year, Maya Kriesel has been taking voice lessons to hone her singing skills and enjoys a wide variety of music genres. ​Ethan Pearle, currently in grade 10, started playing guitar and songwriting 6 years ago. Ezra Toon, a grade 8 student, found his way onto the stage in this year’s SOSS musical production and he hopes to continue down a performance arts path.

Ali Hassan "Does This Taste Funny?" (Venables Theatre)
2023-04-18 19:30 - 21:30
Ali Hassan is a Stand-up Comic and Actor who has performed for audiences across Canada and internationally. He is the host of the CBC Radio stand-up comedy show Laugh Out Loud, and for the past six consecutive years, he has hosted Canada Reads.

Perfect Pairings (Black Sage Butcher)
2023-04-17 16:00 - 18:00
Join Black Sage Butcher in downtown Oliver to mix and mingle in the shop while enjoying a varied selection of house-made “small bites” created by Head Butcher & Chef, Matt Leyes, to complement the five feature wines on offer from Stag’s Hollow Winery. Each food item will be crafted from the high-quality meat and ocean wise seafood our shop is known for (i.e., not vegan or vegetarian friendly). Wines will be sampled in 2 oz pours.
*No minors allowed, guests must be at least 19 years old to attend. Tickets may be purchased in-person at Black Sage Butcher during open hours, or email them at bsbpreorder@gmail.com to inquire about tickets and pay by e-transfer (sorry, they do not accept credit cards over the phone). Tickets are limited, so act fast to ensure you don’t miss out!
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Empty Canvas Party (Oliver Elks Lodge)
2023-04-16 13:00 - 16:00
Gather at Oliver Elks Lodge #267 for an afternoon of painting this funny looking Ostrich dude hosted by Empty Canvas Party. No experience required. Beginner – everything to paint is provided.
Email to emptycanvasokanagan@gmail.com for seat reservation.

Ladom Ensemble (Venables Theatre)
2023-04-14 19:30 - 21:30
Presented by the South Okanagan Concert Society
Ladom Ensemble combines piano, cello, accordion, and percussion in a unique blend of acoustic chamber and world music that is passionate, sophisticated, and wild. The group met and formed in 2007 while studying music at the University of Toronto. Individual members hail from Alberta (Michael Bridge – accordion), Toronto (Beth Silver – cello), Prince Edward Island (Adam Campbell – percussion), and Ontario by way of Tehran, Iran (Pouya Hamidi – piano).
Pouya, the in-house composer, writes original music for the group inspired by Persian and classical fusion but the Canadian spread of the group also reaches across the world and genres as their all-original repertoire incorporates inspirations from Argentinean tango, Serbian folk and dance traditions, Persian classical repertoire, as well as music from the Classical (Bach, Prokofiev) and progressive rock worlds (Radiohead). Ladom doesn’t pretend to represent any one tradition, but rather expresses an authentically Canadian experience.
​Part of the South Okanagan Concert Society 2022/2023 Series:

Buzz Brass – December 4, 2022 at 2:00
Nicolas Ellis and the Agora Quartet – March 17, 2023 at 7:30
Percussiano3 – March 31, 2023 at 7:30
Ladom Ensemble – April 14, 2023 at 7:30

Quilts and Beyond Show (Oliver Community Hall)
2023-04-14 10:00 - 18:00
The quilting show held over two days is put on once every three years by the Double O Quilters Guild in Oliver. The show began 30 years ago and draws hundreds of people from all over the province. There will be demonstrations, refreshments, voting, and a silent auction. Entry to the event is by donation. The Double O Quilters Guild was founded in 1988 with 80 members. The Guild’s activities run from September to April.

The Irish Rovers (Venables Theatre)
2023-04-10 19:30 - 21:30
No End In Sight – THE BIGGEST PARTY OF 2023!
The Irish Rovers formed in 1963 when Irish immigrants George Millar and Jimmy Ferguson met, played together and won a music contest in Toronto, Canada. Soon after, they were joined by Joe Millar, Will Millar and Wilcil McDowell. They are best known for their international television series, contributing to the popularization of Irish Music in North America, and for the songs “The Unicorn”, “Drunken Sailor”, “Wasn’t That a Party”, “The Orange and the Green”, “Whiskey on a Sunday”, “Lily the Pink” and “The Black Velvet Band”.
In the 1980s, the group briefly renamed itself The Rovers. During this period, their song, “Wasn’t That a Party” led to crossover success in the country rock genre across North America. Between them, brothers George and Will Millar have lead The Irish Rovers through its nearly 60 years with the band undergoing personnel changes over time. George Millar today remains at the centre as bandleader and songwriter.
The Irish Rovers have represented Canada at five World Expos, and recently honoured as one of Ireland’s greatest exports through EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum, Dublin.

Sound Journeys (Exhale Art Gallery)
2023-04-09 18:30 - 19:30
Sound Journeys in the Gallery. Relax as you tune into the harmonizing frequency of crystal singing bowls. $20 per person. Register in advance to reserve your spot by phone 778-622-3593 or in person at Exhale Art Gallery.

Easter Weekend | Egg Hunt and Live Music (District Wine Village)
2023-04-09 11:00 - 17:00
Check out District Wine Village Easter Long Weekend!!

Friday, April 7th – Soft opening of Wards Wine Country Kitchen at the Village – 11am to 5pm.

Sunday April 9th – Live music with Kristi Neumann – 1pm-3pm and an Easter Egg Hunt at 1pm.
Eggs will be hidden around the village for the kids to find! (while supplies lasts)

Easter Brunch at Miradoro (Tinhorn Creek Vineyards)
2023-04-09 11:00 - 15:00
Celebrate Easter Brunch at Miradoro Restaurant. The Miradoro Philosophy. This is modern wine country cuisine. Our food pays homage to the bounty of the Okanagan, using the culinary traditions of the Mediterranean as our inspiration. We believe that there’s nothing better than simply, but well-prepared ingredients from our local fields, forests and ocean.
Reservations Recommended.

Children’s Easter Egg Hunt (Phantom Creek Estates)
2023-04-09 10:00 - 11:00
Hop to Phantom Creek for an Easter Sunday morning of fun-filled egg hunting on their Estate. Bring the little ones for a festive morning of egg hunts, treasure-finding, and more on the property. Parents are invited to join Phantom Creek in their expansive Tasting Room for ‘Hoppy Hour’! Sip & enjoy special pricing on our select Easter weekend wines by the glass and enjoy the beautiful South Okanagan vista.
Open to the public. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact: concierge@phantomcreekestates.com or wineclub@phantomcreekestates.com

Slush Cup (Baldy Mountain Resort)
2023-04-09 09:00 - 17:00
What a season for Baldy Mountain Resort. They are extending their season for one extra weekend so everyone can enjoy the unreal season and snow conditions we have been experiencing. Open Easter Weekend April 7, 8, and 9th. This final weekend they will be offering the Frozen Rate Early Bird Season Pass from last year. Buy your season pass in person April 7, 8, or 9th and ski the weekend and next year for the lowest rate and a free entry into Slush Cup. They will also be offering $10 off the full day lift rates only. Snow School will not be in operations. Rentals available. Limited food and beverage menu. Eagle chair open with large terrain park. Sugarlump closed. Magic carpet open.

Adult Easter Hunt (Nostalgia Wines)
2023-04-08 13:00 - 16:00
An egg-cellent afternoon of hunting through the Nostalgia vineyard with some-bunny special. An afternoon of clues, prizes, hidden wine samples, challenges, games, and Easter eggs that are simply to dye for! A Chantilly Lace sparkling wine reception while gathering all the peeps. The participants will be divided into four teams and when the egg hunt starts, you’ll make like eggs and scramble! (If you’d like to create your own team, please gather 10 of your best chicks!) Each team will follow clues to discover hidden wine tasting stations, challenges, and prizes throughout the afternoon, taking them all around the Nostalgia Wines property and vineyard. The plot chickens, as each team collects points for completing challenges and discovering hidden prizes. Because they carrot-bout you so much, they’ve even added a Roving Rosé cart to keep you refreshed along the way! The hunt finishes with a cheese and charcuterie social and a tasting of new Nostalgia Wines releases. The Easter egg-sperts with the most points will be announced and will take home an egg-ceptional grand prize!
Not joining our egg hunt? Yolk’s on you. It’s going to be cluckin’ awesome!
Tickets are available now online: https://shop.nostalgiawines.ca/registration-adult-easter-hunt-april-8-2023.html
You may also buy tickets in person, call 250-485-0227 or email info@nostalgiawines.ca. Reservations will only be confirmed with payment, and spots are limited, so please book early!

Easter Egg Hunt (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2023-04-08 10:00 - 13:00
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Oliver Community Park. Pre-register. Call Oliver Parks & Rec @ 250-498-4985.

Firehall Trivia (Firehall Brewery)
2023-04-04 18:30 - 21:00
Tuesday Trivia is free and fun, with weekly prizes and a trophy awarded to the team with the most points over the season! The Spring 2023 Season is April 4 – June 13.
Firehall is no longer offering table reservations for Trivia, returning the how it always was in the “good old days” before COVID. Seating is first-come-first-serve. RSVPing on their website is highly recommended but does not guarantee a seat. So make sure you arrive early enough, around 6pm is recommended to get the best choice of seat before the fun begins at 6:30pm!

Spring 2023 Tuesday Night Short Table Dinners (Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek)
2023-04-04 18:30 - 21:00
April 4th A Venetian Menu – Celebrating the cuisine of the famous island city.
April 11th Paella! – Chef Jeff cooks this Spanish favourite over an open fire.
April 18th Un Caffè Per Favore – Cooking With Coffee – featuring Tug6 coffee.
April 25th Cuisine of Umbria – A menu celebrating food from the green heart of Italy.
May 2nd Flavours of Morocco – Berber dishes with subtle spices are showcased.
May 9th First Signs of Spring – As new growth begins, the kitchen team thoughtfully sources the freshest Spring produce for this menu.
May 16th Pasta Fatto a Mano with Guest Chef Marta Pan – Hand made pasta!
May 23rd Foraging – Wild mushrooms and wild greens.
May 30th Dumplings with Guest Chef Van Doren Chan
6.30pm start, please allow time to be seated.
Menu $47+tax / Wine pairings $37+tax
Reservations required – 250 498 3742 / info@miradoro.ca

Locals In Concert: Massey, Mike Szalay (Firehall Brewery)
2023-04-01 19:00 - 21:00
Another great Locals in Concert event: Massey, a talented band from Penticton, with an opening set by Mike Szalay.
MASSEY is a dark, dreamy folk-pop band from Penticton, BC led by Madison Whale and featuring Lisa Hughes, Sean Petersen, and Jared Jackel. Whale, in her curiously confessional songwriting style, explores the expanses encompassing heartache, longing, love and loss. Shining high above rolling country rhythms, Whale’s voice is clear, conscious and timelessly melodic- and you can count on some good wisecracks too.
Mike Szalay is a local singer-songwriter and front man of the folk-rock band Great White North. Influences range from the legendary songwriting of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen to the more modern Jack White and Jason Isbell. With a mix of originals and classic covers both as a solo singer and in the band, audiences are connected with familiar feelings of heartbreak and sorrow with very small amounts of hope and promise sprinkled in.
Entry by donation. PLEASE NOTE that seating is first-come-first-serve. RSVPing on their website is highly recommended but does not guarantee a seat; it serves mainly as a way for the brewery to know you’re coming so they can staff properly and provide the best service possible. Arrive early enough, between 6 and 6:30pm is recommended, to get the best choice of seat before the fun begins at 7pm! And don’t forget donation cash for the band! (Credit/debit donations accepted at the bar or with your server).

Music Bingo (Oliver Senior Centre)
2023-04-01 16:30 - 20:00
Music Bingo is back with chili, hotdogs, salad and dessert on April 1st. Tickets $20 – includes dinner and bingo cards – on sale at the Oliver Senior Centre – 5876 Airport Rd, Oliver.

Felted Easter Eggs Workshop (GN’R Alpaca Boutique)
2023-04-01 09:00 - 23:30
Join GN’R Alpaca for this morning workshop to make an adorable felted Easter Egg under the experienced wing of Gail from GN’R Alpaca. Suitable for all skill levels, even if you are a complete beginner. Register online.
