Remembrance Day Service (Oliver Legion)
2023-11-11 09:30 - 17:00 UTC | British Columbia
Remembrance Day Community Centre Service begins at 9:30am with a parade from the Community Centre to the Cenotaph at 10:45am. The Remembrance Day Ceremony including wreath laying begins at 11:00am at the Cenotaph. Immediately following the ceremonies the Traditional Tea and lunch will be served in the Hall at the Legion. Everyone is welcome.

Mussels & Fries Lunch and Dinner (Miradoro Restaurant)
2023-11-16 11:30 - 20:00
Enjoy for lunch or dinner one pound of steamed BC mussels with a choice of sauce, hand cut kennebec potato fries and aioli. Your sauce options are: tomato, chorizo and saffron OR harissa – a North African spice with preserved lemon and tomato OR white wine, cream, leeks and thyme. Mussels and Fries $26.00 plus tax.
Extras: Spot Prawn Bisque – cultured cream and fennel pollen for $13; Side of fries $7; Side of aioli $1.
Reserve online to avoid disappointment. Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards.

Industry Night with Neighbourhood Outpost (District Wine Village)
2023-11-16 16:00 - 19:00
The Neighbourhood Outpost in the District Wine Village is hosting a Food & Beverage Industry Night every Thursday!4pm-7pm every week for $6 pints, board games and food specials from Wards Wine Country Kitchen.
Industry Night is open to all cellar, brewery, tasting room, kitchen and hospitality staff!

BBQ Chicken for Charity (Firehall Brewery)
2023-11-16 17:00 - 18:30
Firehall Brewery and Pappa’s Firehall Bistro are teaming up to offer BBQ Chicken for Charity on Thursday, November 16 from 5-6:30pm, with proceeds going to the Oliver Food Bank! Grillmaster Dee will be coming downstairs from Pappa’s to BBQ chicken on the brewery patio, which you can eat on the heated, covered patio, or inside where we’re screening the game. So come on down for a quick, easy, and cheap bite while also supporting an important local organization!

Rhone Wine Dinner (Church and State Wines)
2023-11-16 17:30 - 21:00
Winemaker Dinner with Arnaud Thierry – In collaboration with local Executive Chef Nick Atkins, together with Winemaker Arnaud Thierry, they will take you on a culinary journey you won’t want to miss. Indulge in the thoughtfully crafted four course menu paired with the unique Rhone varietals Church and State Wines is so proud of. The Winemaker Dinner is held at the Watermark Resort in Osoyoos. $89 per person, taxes and gratuity not included. Seating is limited. Reservations required with the first seating starting at 5:15pm.
Featuring Church and State’s hand selected Wines: Roussanne, Marsanne, Syrah and Coyote Bowl Syrah
You can also take the elevator home after dinner for $119 a night at Watermark Beach Resort. Use the promo code Ride2023 for the special rate.

Healing Hut Meditation (Exhale Art Gallery)
2023-11-16 18:30 - 19:30
Healing Hut Meditation with Wendo’s Light. Meet with the love light of spirit for healing through this nourishing semi-guided meditation. Pre-registration is required to book your sacred sessions. Email laura@exhaleart.gallery or phone 778-622-3593.

Shimmering Strings (Venables Theatre)
2023-11-16 19:00 - 21:00
Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents SHIMMERING STRINGSThe Okanagan Symphony Orchestra’s core string players in one of chamber music’s most thrilling collaborations, Felix Mendelssohn’s Octet. Music that will make your spirit soar.
PROGRAM:
FANNY MENDELSSOHN-HENSEL | STRING QUARTET IN E-FLAT MAJOR
CAROLINE SHAW | ENTR’ACTE (STRING QUARTET)
MENDELSSOHN | STRING OCTET IN E-FLAT

46th Annual Oliver Arts and Crafts Fair
2023-11-17 10:00 - 18:00
Oliver’s Handcrafted Holiday Fair – One of the South Okanagan’s favourite craft fairs returns to Oliver on November 17 and 18. The 46th Annual Oliver Arts and Crafts Fair, with close to 40 artisans’ booths, features a wide range of local arts and crafts from wood turning and metal works to pottery, woven tableware and home-made jams. Filled with handmade, original and uniquely crafted treasures, the Fair is a great place to find the perfect holiday gift. As a bonus Oliver Eats will be in the kitchen preparing snacks and lunches for hungry holiday shoppers.
The 46th Annual Oliver Arts and Craft Show takes place in the Oliver Community Centre Hall at 6359 Park Drive, Oliver. Admission is free but donations to the Oliver Food Bank are appreciated!

Open Mic Night (Firehall Brewery)
2023-11-17 19:00 - 21:00
Open Mic Night is an opportunity for local musicians to perform their art in a public, social setting in the Firehall Brewery brewpub! Open Mic Nights are an important part of every music scene, to allow new musicians to flourish, and seasoned musicians to hone their trade.

Music Bingo (Rattlesnake Lounge)
2023-11-17 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-11-24 19:00 - 21:30
Music Bingo every Friday at Rattlesnake Lounge at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course. The party starts at 7:00 pm. Prizes!! Reservations recommended.

Holiday Craft Sale (Oliver Elks Hall)
2023-11-18 10:00 - 16:00
Shop and enjoy the festive spirit with live music, 50/50 draw, raffle draw and wonderful local vendors. Hot dogs and hamburgers available.

Holiday Cheer (Mayhem Wines)
2023-11-18 11:00 - 16:00
Join Meyer Family Vineyards & Mayhem Wines on November 18th & 19th from 11AM to 4PM in partnership with The Heart of Wine Country’s annual Holiday Cheer event. The wineries of Okanagan Falls & Skaha Lake will open their doors for a weekend of wine tastings and holiday cheer.
Celebrate the festivities at Meyer Family Vineyards & Mayhem Wines. Enjoy a splash of bubbles on arrival and wine tasting stations throughout. Get cozy around the outside firepit while roasting a marshmallow or make a s’more. We’ll have mulled wine, hot chocolate for the kids, and guests can enjoy a sip of Fortified Gewürztraminer in a chocolate cup at the new Mayhem tasting room. This event takes place outside so please dress warm.
Law of Attraction food truck will be on-site and available for purchase both days. Guests can enjoy live music with local musicians Rod & Ron on Saturday. Tickets are $15 each ($10 for wine club members). We’ll be collecting non-perishable food donations for local charity Helping Hand. Details and offerings from the neighbouring wineries can be found at theheartofwinecountry.ca

Santa Holiday Photos (Nostalgia Wines)
2023-11-18 12:00 - 16:00
Join Nostalgia Wines on Saturday, November 18th for Santa photos and a day of fun for all ages.Santa will be at Nostalgia to pose with you and the kids for holiday photos. There will be mulled wine, hot chocolate, local artisan products and stocking stuffers… and the best holiday gift of all: WINE!
Bring your own camera for photos with Santa. It’s a family-friendly event with a suggested donation to the charitable partners at Tucelnuit Elementary Parent Advisory Committee.

12 Days of Christmas Shopping (Nostalgia Wines)
2023-11-18 12:00 - 16:00
Nostalgia Wines in Oliver has partnered with local artists to give them a retail space this holiday season. Join them for a Memorable Wine Experience while you browse! Nostalgia also makes fabulous gift baskets and they offer complimentary giftwrapping of Nostalgia Wines bottles.
Featured Artisans for the 12 Days:
Day 1 is Saturday, November 18, 2023 – Holiday kick off with Santa! Come to meet the big guy in red and get a photo.
Day 2 is Sunday, November 19, 2023 – JJ’s Fine Chocolate – Local chocolatier Judy Patry creates small batches of incredible chocolates and truffles that you’re going to die for. Naughty or nice, every stocking should include a set of Judy’s Fine Chocolates!
Day 3 is Saturday, November 25, 2023 – TBC
Day 4 is Sunday, November 26, 2023 – Roshni Wellness – Roshni Wellness creates premium scented candles that inspire moments of connection and aim to bring love, light and joy to your space.
Day 5 is Saturday, December 2, 2023 – TBC
Day 6 is Sunday, December 3, 2023 – Desert Rose Living – Visit to check out Kelly’s local, homemade candles.
Day 7 is Saturday, December 9, 2023 – Fifth Avenue Collection – Let Sylvia outfit you with some seasonal sparkle! She also has great suggestions for the fellas who need a little box of bling for the special lady in their life. All the jewellery is nickel free, lead free and cadmium free, perfect for people with sensitive skin or allergies.
Day 8 is Sunday, December 10, 2023 – Fillosophy Refill Bar – Fillosophy is a zero-waste market focused on sustainable practices and providing an ecosystem of local makers, organic refillable home and beauty products and plastic-free alternatives to the South Okanagan.
Day 9 is Saturday, December 16, 2023 – Loper & Haas – Loper & Haas pieces are designed for daily life and will take on character with use, developing a patina that can only come from a life well lived.Each piece is handcrafted from start to finish in Levi’s small Osoyoos studio. Every detail is carefully considered, from executing the signature hand stitching to selecting the best quality leathers, to ensure the level of craftsmanship and quality for which Loper & Haas is known. This meticulous process is reflected in the finished products, which proudly bear the mark of the maker’s hand.
Day 10 is Sunday, December 17, 2023 – Shelby & Jun – Shelby & Jun Woodworking is Jennine’s small business, creating fun and bright wood signs, tree ornaments, crib boards, charcuterie boards, and all things wood.
Day 11 is Saturday, December 23, 2023 – Vineyard Candle Studio – We have worked with Connie at Vineyard Candle Studio in Kelowna for years, and we love her and her amazing candles! To keep the memory alive of many memorable wines, repurposing the bottles into a candles seemed to be the next natural step for her. Each and every one of Connie’s candles are hand cut, sanded, small batch poured with 100% soy, coconut and beeswax and then gently scented. You’ll have to visit to smell for yourself! We have five different glass/label designs, three colours of wax, five regular scents and six seasonal scents.
Day 12 is Sunday, December 24, 2023 – Provisions Food Company – Provisions Food Company is a specialty food brand. For the past decade, its passionate team has handcrafted condiments, shortbreads, seasonings, and more in our small-batch production kitchen. Our products are inspired by the local vineyards, orchards, and farms.
Nostalgia’s address is 4900 Black Sage Road, but they have two entrances to the winery. In case of snowy weather, we recommend taking Highway 97 to Road 9, and entering the property through the lower entrance at 398 Lupine Lane, which is fully paved and should be plowed by BC Highways.

Village Light Up (District Wine Village)
2023-11-18 16:00 - 20:00
Join the wineries, brewery and restaurant at the District Wine Village as they light up the Village and celebrate the season.

Bring a non perishable food item for the food bank and receive a complimentary wine tasting. Visit a winery for a tasting and pick out some great wines to enjoy this winter. Bring your skates for our free skate on their outdoor rink. Wine and smores by the fire! Don’t forget there is craft beer and artisan cocktails available too!

Pub Choir & Cask Beer Party (Firehall Brewery)
2023-11-18 19:00 - 22:00
Firehall Brewery is tapping a special cask beer and celebrating with a special music event, inspired by chansonnier nights of Québec and the Maritime provinces. The cask is our Holy Smoke Stout infused with Kahlua Coffee, Cocoa Nibs, and Coconut Shavings. Local musician Graeme Baerg will perform classic tunes that everyone knows the words to, and the point is to drop the lights and have the whole room sing along. You don’t know what you’ve been missing until you’ve experienced a Pub Choir night.
Please bring a few donation dollars for Graeme’s fine musicianship. Please note that seating is first-come-first-serve, and don’t forget donation cash for the artist! (Credit/debit donations accepted at the bar or with your server).

Karaoke (Rattlesnake Lounge)
2023-11-18 19:30 - 23:30
Rattlesnake Lounge at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course hosts Karaoke every Saturday.

Grey Cup Party (Oliver Legion)
2023-11-19 13:00 - 19:00
Grey Cup Party from 1:00 until the game ends. Chili and buns will be on sale. Everyone is welcome.

Hot Sauce Showdown (Firehall Brewery)
2023-11-19 15:00 - 17:00
Firehall Brewery is hosting a Hot Sauce Showdown! The sauce chosen by professional judges will win $50, and the winning sauce will be put up against the infamous Chance Beauclaire in a Hot Wing Throwdown challenge: if he can’t finish 10 wings with the victory sauce in 5 minutes, another $50 is added to the winnings!
Submissions: $10/entry. Entrants must have FoodSafe certification, and prepare hot sauces in accordance with FoodSafe guidelines. 20 Entrants Total. Maximum 5 entries per person.
Submissions accepted first-come-first serve through Firehall’s webpage.

Festive Evergreen Workshops (Oliver Community Centre Hall)
2023-11-19 16:30 - 20:30
This annual workshop series hosted by Riverside Garden Centre is a favourite winter event and always fills up fast. Get ready to dive into the magical world of creating breathtaking holiday decorations, all while enjoying a hassle-free experience. Not only do these workshops provide a delightful space for creativity and fun, but they also offer a unique opportunity to craft something you truly love. Why not invite a friend or two or three for a magical evening full of fun? Leave the gathering supplies and cleaning up behind, while you indulge in the joy of creating your own stunning piece of festive evergreen decor!

Sunday November 19th at the Oliver Community Centre Hall
4:30-5:30 Holiday Centrepiece $50
6:30-8:30 Handmade Wreath $70

Register online at www.riversidegardencentre.ca

The Vineyard Dogs (Venables Theatre)
2023-11-22 19:30 - 21:30
Venables Alive! Local Artist Series
It’s all about the music
The musicians in The Vineyard Dogs are all from the Okanagan Valley with shared passions for sound, rhythm and grooves. Each member brings a unique musical influence enabling the band to jump genres and mash up classic rock, blues, pop and country influences.
Coming Together
Starting out jamming in the basement, they soon realized that they had something very unique to offer and in 2020 formed the band and decided to “take it on the road”. Not taking themselves too seriously and keeping it fun, they have been sharing their style of high tempo music at local venues and festivals throughout the South Okanagan, Similkameen, and Boundary areas of BC.
The Show
The Vineyard Dogs will be performing high energy covers of familiar songs from the 1960’s through the 2000’s in addition to their own originals, some of which will debut at the show.
Part of the Venables Alive! Local Artist Series
November 3rd – David Barber | Vincent DeCowens
November 22 – The Vineyard Dogs
December 8 – Sax Among Friends
February 14 – The Kristi Neumann Band | Bianca Berkland
March 13 – Freshwater Jukebox
March 27 – Zelene Rojo

Pizza Jam South (Tinhorn Creek Vineyards)
2023-11-23 18:00 - 21:00
Event by Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards – Industry Mix & Mingle
Chef Daniel Johansson from Woodwood Pizzeria and Chef Steve Ramey from Pizzeria Tratto Napoletana join Chef Jeff Van Geest for a pizza dinner collaboration.
3 Courses + Feature cocktail for $55 ++. Reservations required – call to book 250-498-3742.

End of Harvest Winemaker's Dinner (Fairview Cellars)
2023-11-23 18:00 - 21:00
Join Fairview Cellars at The Bear, The Fish, The Root, and The Berry restaurant for an exquisite End of Harvest Dinner on November 23rd. Starting with delectable passed canapés and followed by a delightful 4-course dinner, perfectly paired with 6 Fairview Cellars wines. It’s a culinary experience you won’t want to miss! Tickets are $130 per person including Tax and Gratuity and can be purchased here:
https://www.fairviewcellars.ca/events
Spirit Ridge Resort is providing a special rate: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/YLWUB/G-FVCL

Hester Creek Winter in Wine Country (Hester Creek Winery)
2023-11-24 10:00 - 16:00
Complimentary for the mulled wine tastings and $20 per person for the sweet & savoury tastings. Join Hester Creek at their Wine Shop for Winter in Wine Country. They will be hosting complimentary mulled-wine tastings using their Terrafina at Home mulled wine kits. They will also have the option for guests to do a sweet or savoury wine pairing experience at $20 per person. Enjoy a flight of three Hester Creek wines paired with either three types of Terrafina at Home chocolate as the sweet pairing option or with three types of cheese and half a baguette for the savoury pairing option. This is a first come, first served event.

Wine Country Fondue Party (vinAmité Cellars)
2023-11-24 10:30 - 20:00
Join vinAmité in their Wine Lounge for their 9th annual Winter in Wine Country Fondue Party! Enjoy complimentary fondue with your tasting all day at vinAmité. Reservations are required. Please call the wine shop at 250-498-2234 or email: info@vinamitecellars.com to make a reservation.

Oliver Lite Up Canteen (Oliver Legion)
2023-11-24 11:30 - 21:00
The canteen at the Oliver Legion will be open from 11:30am to 9:00pm for families to come in and warm up. Soup and chili will be available all day for purchase. Everyone is welcome.

Oliver Town Light-Up (Oliver Business Association)
2023-11-24 17:00 - 21:00
An evening filled with holiday fun, beginning at 5:00pm as you Re-discover Downtown Oliver. Visit local businesses and enjoy holiday specials and holiday cheer. At 6:00pm, head over to the Town Hall to get ready for the official light up ceremony.6:00pm – Santa arrives downtown
6:15pm – Oliver Elementary School Choir performing
6:30pm – Official countdown and light-up
After the light up, work your way north on Main Street to Oliver’s Visitor Centre and the Lion’s Park. Enjoy the light tunnel, artisan market, food trucks and the bonfire. Spectacular Fireworks Show at 8:00pm. An evening full of community spirit that you won’t want to miss!

Other Weekend Events include the free fun family movie on Saturday, November 25th at the Oliver Theatre and the return of the Holy Jolly Oliver Community Concert at Venables Theatre on Sunday, November 26th.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser (Oliver Community Centre)
2023-11-24 18:00 - 20:00
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for South Okanagan Secondary School’s trip to Europe. Guest Chef Jeff Van Geest. $20/person includes dinner and entertainment.

Oliver Fire & Ice Festival (Oliver Tourism)
2023-11-24 18:00 - 21:00
The Oliver Fire & Ice Festival, the 2nd annual festival – bringing together community with music, food trucks and an outdoor market. After the Oliver Light-Up on Friday, November 24th stroll north through downtown to the Oliver Visitor Centre. Oliver Tourism hosts the Fire & Ice Festival features music, an outdoor artisan market and food trucks beginning at 6pm. Free hot chocolate and popcorn. The Oliver Legion is open to all ages and chili is on their menu for the night. Enjoy the light tunnel and bonfire in Lion’s Park. An evening full of community spirit with the spectacular fireworks show at 8pm.
