Oliver Tourism

Music Jam & Lunch (Oliver Senior Centre)
2023-01-29 11:30 - 15:30 UTC | British Columbia
Music Jam Session and Lunch

Lasagna Lunch with fresh veggies, dip and dessert for $7.00. Lunch is served from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Jam Session begins at 1:00 pm. Tickets for musicians or audience is $3.00 per person.
Tickets available at the Oliver Senior Centre on Wednesday, January 18th.

Karima Essa (Venables Theatre)
2023-01-28 14:00 - 16:00
A three-time Canadian National Dance champion, Karima Essa is Vancouver’s very own Bollywood star. An incredibly charismatic and passionate performer, choreographer and instructor, she has used her one-of-a-kind Bollywood talent to entertain diverse audiences at festivals, theatres and in schools across Canada. In 2014, her love for Bollywood took her to the screens in Mumbai, India, as a two-time finalist on Omni TV’s reality show, Bollywood Star. With style, grace and a flair for the dramatic, she has been captivating adult and young audiences for decades.
Venables Family Showtime Series

Free Live Music (District Wine Village)
2023-01-28 11:30 - 16:00
Mandy Cole will be singing in the Centre Plaza from 11:30am to 1:30pm for WinterFest! and then Badgentina performs from 2:00pm to 4:00pm– Enjoy live music and great Okanagan wines!

Winterfest (District Wine Village)
2023-01-28 11:00 - 16:00
Okanagan Winter Wine Festival’s TASTE Passport provides 6 curated wine and beverage experiences during Winterfest at The District Wine Village.

The Okanagan Winter Wine Festival’s TASTE Passport will pilot at Winterfest at The District Wine Village on Saturday, January 28. Presented by Valley First; each TASTE Passport provides guests with 6 vouchers.

Vouchers can be redeemed for carefully curated pairings and elevated experiences in Canada’s first Wine Village.

Winterfest at The District Wine Village is the perfect Winter weekend in the Okanagan event.

Winterfest runs from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Get your passport today!!

Stagger Blue Concert (Firehall Brewery)
2023-01-27 19:00 - 21:00
A night of chill grooves by Stagger Blue! Oliver’s own Shane Alaric and Nelson’s Jordan Bonin team up to surf through currents of reggae and tropical beach vibes, guaranteed to warm your soul and brighten your evening at the Firehall Brewery.
Entry by donation. Book your table on Firehall Brewery’s website.

Crossley Crawford Group (Venables Theatre)
2023-01-25 19:30 - 21:30
The Crossley Crawford Group has been together since 2015, performing to sold out shows at “Jazz at Zias,” Penticton’s Dream Cafe, the Vernon Jazz Club, and the Ryga Arts Centre. They have recorded two CD’s of original jazz and vocal jazz tunes. Their shows are a mix of familiar jazz standards with a twist, as well as originals with a traditional swing flair.

Vertical Tasting Series (Nk'Mip Cellars)
2023-01-20 11:00 - 14:00
Nk’Mip Cellars opens up the library for you to experience a vertical tasting of 4 varietal wines from specially selected vintages to see how Nk’Mip Cellars wines develop through the years. They will be featuring a different varietal each month through the series so make sure you book your spot early, so you don’t miss out.
January – Qwam Qwmt Syrah (2013-2016)
February – Qwam Qwmt Cabernet Sauvignon (2015-2018)
Limited Monthly Series
January 20th -22nd & February 17th-19th
11:00am, 12:30pm & 2:00pm. Reservations required.
$25 per person
15% discount for Wine Club Members

Cribbage Tournament (Oliver Senior Centre)
2023-01-15 09:30 - 16:30
Cribbage Tournament with cash prizes! You can bring your own partner. Registration is at the Oliver Senior Centre. Entry fee includes lunch.

Karaoke (Rattlesnake Lounge)
2023-01-14 19:30 - 23:30
Rattlesnake Lounge at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course hosts Karaoke every Saturday.

Madeline Terbasket (Venables Theatre)
2023-01-14 19:30 - 21:30
Madeline Terbasket (they/them) is a two-spirit performing artist. They do traditional storytelling, filmmaking, burlesque and drag. Madeline is syilx, Ho-chunk and Anishinaabe. They grew up in the beautiful Similkameen Valley and they now reside in Penticton. Madeline Terbasket is reimagining traditional stories with their physical comedy, queerness and vulnerability.
In their show, The Two-spirit Tease, they will take you on a bold, playful, raw medicine walk through their life. Weaving together memories, songs, poetry, and traditional syilx stories they will cover a variety of topics. Madeline will share about their mental health journey, body image, queer identity and joy. They will meet you in your laughter and your tears. Part of the Venables Alive! series.

Music Bingo (Rattlesnake Lounge)
2023-01-13 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.

Concert: Greg Rekus (Firehall Brewery)
2023-01-13 19:00 - 21:00
On Friday the 13th, as luck would have it, Winnipeg’s Greg Rekus is blasting back into Oliver! His high-energy set of foot-stomping speed folk tunes will be preceded by an opening set by Firehall’s brew master Sid and friends! Entry by donation.

Winter Golf (Fairview Mountain Golf Club)
2023-01-11 11:00 - 15:00
Looking for something fun to do this winter indoors? Check out Fairview’s Winter Golf. Practice on their GC Hawk Simulator or get a lesson on their Trackman and GC Quad hitting bays. Winter Golf Simulators are available until March 10, 2023. Call now to book 250-498-6050.

Wine Down on Wednesdays (Black Hills Estate Winery)
2023-01-11 11:00 - 15:00
Themed wine tasting experiences at “Wine Down on Wednesdays” at Black Hills Estate Winery.
There’s nothing better than enjoying the vineyard views, from the Black Sage Bench, in their lounge while sipping a flight of wine. Introductory flights available Wednesday in the most relaxed atmosphere. This experience is offered on Wednesdays only. Please call Black Hills Winery’s concierge at 1-888-505-5537 to reserve.
$25 plus tax per guest, complimentary for Wine Club members.

New Years Inc. 2023 (Firehall Brewery)
2022-12-31 21:00 - 23:30
It’s Business Time! Calling all CEOs, billionaire socialites, and corporate VIPs (and those who like to pretend). Secure your VIP tickets to this corporate-themed, big city socialite extravaganza! Dress Code: “Suits & Skirts.” Admission: $15 (includes champagne). Valet parking not available.

New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance (Oliver Legion)
2022-12-31 17:00 - 23:30
Dinner & Dance at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #97 Oliver in the upstairs Hall
Music by “Glory Days Kelowna”

Tickets $55 per person available at the Legion Canteen
Everyone welcome!
Doors open at 5 pm; Dinner at 6 pm.

Concert: Bucket unplugged (Firehall Brewery)
2022-12-29 19:00 - 21:00
Oliver’s own Kael Koteles will be home from college for the holidays, and bringing his band “Bucket” from Nelson, BC! Bucket comprises two students from Selkirk’s Music and Technology Program who love punk rock, and will be playing an acoustic version of their set. Entry by donation.

Oliver Handbell Ringers
2022-12-18 15:00 - 17:00
Oliver Handbell Ringers present “Christmas Joy.”
Free admission. Donations appreciated.

Christmas Party (Oliver Legion)
2022-12-18 14:00 - 17:00
Christmas Party at the Oliver Legion in the Canteen. Tickets $15 which includes a 6 oz glass of wine or a hot drink and a charcuterie board. Come in for a chance at winning door prizes and socialize with your friends. Everyone is welcome!

Gingerbread House Workshop (District Wine Village)
2022-12-17 13:00 - 16:00
Gingerbread House Workshop with Foolish & Gneiss WinesDon’t be Foolish and miss out on the Gneiss’est holiday event! The District Wine Village has joined forces to offer a fun day of gingerbread house making with Foolish & Gneiss Wines. They are offering this event at $25 (plus tax) which includes: your gingerbread house creation, a 5oz glass of wine AND a charcuterie board grazing station.
$5 glasses of wine are being offered for any additional orders of 5oz glasses OR 10% off bottles of wine.
If you are bringing children, they are offering this workshop for $20

Open House (Sunkeya Farm Alpacas)
2022-12-11 11:00 - 15:00
Stop by for a glass of mulled wine, visit the alpacas and shop for Christmas gifts and cold weather gear…socks, toques, scarves, mittens, shawls, blankets, sweaters, insoles, dryer balls, felted soap, duvets and more! Canadian and Peruvian made alpaca products.

Holiday Open House and Yarn Sale (GN’R Alpaca Boutique)
2022-12-10 10:00 - 16:00
Enjoy free felting demonstrations, hot apple cider and goodies. Seams So Creative and their beautiful embroidery and stitching is a special guest, plus a jewellery vendor. Shop for all your knitting needs, tips, and pattern help.
Yarn and alpaca sock specials.

Concert: The Talman Blues Rock Project
2022-12-09 19:00 - 21:00
A night of blues rock at Firehall Brewery! Be prepared for dancing! The Talman Blues Rock Project out of Kelowna will rock the house with a stream of vintage and modern blues rockers, covering the likes of Joe Bonamassa, BB King, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Clapton, Hendrix, Santana, Allman Brothers, Gary Clark Jnr, The Black Keys, and Chuck Berry!

Twisted Christmas (Venables Theatre)
2022-12-09 17:00 - 21:00
The Dance Studio presents their second annual Christmas recital at Venables Theatre for an evening of fun, music, entertainment and laughter. The dancers will have you falling in love with the holidays!!
This year for their recital the studio has found some remixes and music genre twists to celebrate the season with a little flair and pizzazz.
The Junior Show is at 5pm and the Senior Show at 7pm with a bake sale and selling roses in the lobby, plus registrations for next season. Stay between shows and mingle.
TICKETS – General seating sold at the door.
Adults $25 or $20 with a food bank donation.
Youth 10-18 and Seniors 55+ $15 or $10 with food bank donation
Children 0-9 yrs. $5 or free with food bank donation.
Save $5 off of the second performance if you stay for both.

Buzz Brass (Venables Theatre)
2022-12-04 14:00 - 16:00
Presented by the South Okanagan Concert Society
Since 2002, Buzz Brass quintet has been travelling all over the globe to captivate classical music lovers. Whether its concerts consist of brass quintet alone or together with guest musicians, the original artistic propositions it presents leave nobody cold. With over 1,600 appearances to its credit, the ensemble has reached more than 350,000 music lovers throughout North America, Europe and China. The numerous awards and distinctions that Buzz Brass has earned over the years (Opus, ADISQ, and Trille Or) attest to both the quality and the relevance of its musical performances.
​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

Winter Market (Phantom Creek Estates)
2022-12-04 10:00 - 15:00
Visit Phantom Creek for their Winter Market. Complimentary tasting for all visitors as well as local artisan’s. Hot drinks, live music, and a Wreath Making Class available. Admission to the Winter Market is free but a fee and registration is required for the Wreath Making Class with Stems & Gems.

The History of Music (Venables Theatre)
2022-12-03 16:00 - 18:00
Family Showtime
The History of Music is a fabulous theatrical odyssey that travels through space and time at a thrilling tempo to explore the music of the Western world from pre-historic times to the present day. The show is bursting with energy and combines astounding originality with extraordinary musicianship along with a brassy humour all its own. In The History of Music, an actor helps create the complicity between Buzz’s five musicians and the audience. From the outset to the very end, all find themselves captivated by the rich and colourful theatrical staging that is perfectly integrated with the music. And everything is entirely performed from memory—no music stands in sight to hinder the spontaneity!
Over the past years, Buzz Brass has presented The History of Music show more than 700 times, in 3 languages on 3 continents, gaining rave reviews from teachers, students and journalists alike, in addition to winning numerous awards and accolades.

Winter Open Haus (Fillosophy Refill Bar)
2022-12-03 11:00 - 16:00
2nd Annual Saturday Market Winter Open Haus hosted by Fillosophy Refill Bar and Bit Folky Pottery with featured Guest Chef Aboriginal Joe’s. Local Makers. Food. Artisanal Goods. While you shop local, complimentary Wine & Beer Tasting Stations featuring Fairview Cellars, Black Hills Winery, Tinhorn Creek and Firehall Brewery.

Breakfast with Santa! (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2022-12-03 09:00 - 11:30
Oliver Parks & Rec is so excited to bring back Breakfast with Santa at the Community Hall. Photo booth with Santa and a Crafty Kids Station. Tickets are now available at their office.$7.00 per child. Adults by donation.Local grocer, No Frills is sponsoring the event for all to enjoy!

12 Days of Christmas Shopping (Nostalgia Wines)
2022-12-02 12:00 - 16:00
Support local artisans and shop local this holiday season at 12 Days of Christmas Shopping at Nostalgia Wines!
Nostalgia Wines in Oliver has partnered with local artists to give them a retail space this December. Join Nostalgia Wines for a Memorable Wine Experience while you browse!
Featured artisans for the 12 Days:
Fri Dec 2: Crush Candles
Repurposed Nostalgia wine bottles into a candles. 100% soy, coconut and beeswax. Five different glass/label designs, three colours of wax, five regular scents and six seasonal scents.
Sat Dec 3: Christmas Crafts by Shannon Taylor
Handmade Christmas stockings, home signs, and you will have to take home a gnome!
Sun Dec 4: Bridge Lake Wood Company
Charcuterie boards with all of the hardwoods being Prime Grades or better, kiln dried, cabinet quality.
Thu Dec 8: The Nova Collection
Local woodworkers bring innovative designs to a home. Each handmade shelf is one of a kind.
Fri Dec 9: Loper & Haas
Loper & Haas leather pieces are designed for daily life. Signature hand stitching to the best quality leathers.
Sat Dec 10: Swiss Miss MudHut and Shelby & Jun
Swiss Miss MudHut makes unique wheel thrown pottery. Shelby & Jun Woodworking create fun and bright wood signs, tree ornaments, crib boards, charcuterie boards, and all things wood.
Sun Dec 11: The Curator
Ethically made home decor and vintage style by The Curator. Special jewellery coming in for holiday season gifting!
Thu Dec 15: GN’R Alpaca Boutique
Raw fleece, carded fleece, roving, hand spun yarns, right through to completed items such as hats, mitts, scarves, and socks. Every item is handmade and one-of-a-kind.
Fri Dec 16: Annabel Stanley – Natural Fibre Artist Sculptor
Annabel is a natural fibre artist sculptor, and the sole operator of a vineyard and new garden, which is a source for her weaving materials.
Sat Dec 17: Fifth Avenue Collection
All jewellery is nickel free, lead free and cadmium free, perfect for people with sensitive skin or allergies.
Thu Dec 22: Nancy Blokland Pottery and The Bar
Serve those holiday nibbles and warm drinks in Okanagan style with handmade pottery! Soaps from The Bar are all handmade and make great stocking stuffers!
Fri Dec 23: Provisions Food Company
A local specialty food brand featuring handcrafted condiments, shortbreads, seasonings, and much more. Their products are inspired by the local vineyards, orchards, and farms.
