Many Hats Theatre is pleased to present Sexy Laundry by Michele Riml February 6th to March 1st.
Henry and Alice have had a good life. They’ve been married 25 years, raised three kids, have a house in a great neighbourhood, and have good friends, but lately their sizzle has begun to fizzle! Armed with “Sex for Dummies” and booked into a swanky hotel, Alice is determined to get them past the physical plateau of love handles, receding hairlines and their mundane life.
This hilarious romp will have you laughing out of your seats as Alice works hard to unleash her inner vixen and Henry works just as hard at maintaining his comfortable life. This quaint story about finding lost passion is sure to tug at the heartstrings of the most indifferent partner. Sexy Laundry runs from February 6th to March 1st 2026 on the Cannery Stage at 1475 Fairview Road in Penticton.
Get ready for a RAVENOUS event, when Thrash Wrestling returns to Penticton for our first event of the year at the Luso Canadian Portuguese Club!
Scheduled to appear for this banger is "The Main Character" Braydon Goss, The Insane Luchadore Ginha, "Top Drawer" Michael More, "Cougar Meat Kid" Collin Cutler, the return of "Fireball" Jordan James and more!
Join SOICS for the 13th Annual OneWorld Multicultural Festival on February 21, 2026, at the Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre.
With over 35 countries represented, the OneWorld Multicultural Festival is a vibrant showcase of traditions, dance, food, art, and entertainment from around the globe.
This FREE, family-friendly event is an opportunity to: DISCOVER Anti-racism Initiatives, Multicultural Cookware ENJOY Captivating Multicultural Performances SUPPORT Local Entrepreneurs SAVOUR Authentic International Flavours
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This event will be held on the traditional, ancestral and stolen territory of the syilx people of the Okanagan Nation.
We are grateful to the syilx people who have always cared for these lands, water, and air and continue to do so today. more info...
We are thrilled to invite you to our 2nd Annual Black History Month Celebration – 2026 ð
A night of culture, colour, rhythm, and connection you won’t want to miss!
Save the date and secure your tickets early — space is limited, and this event will sell out.
⨠Bring the whole family and immerse yourself in the beauty of African and Caribbean culture, where tradition meets glamour and community comes alive. Experience breathtaking fashions from across Africa, vibrant performance, and an atmosphere filled with pride and joy.
ð What to expect:
A stunning African fashion show
Live band & drumming
Energetic dancers and cultural performances
Fun competitions & prizes
Delicious African & Caribbean cuisine
A lively cash bar
ð Dress to impress!
Come adorned in your most beautiful cultural attire — prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed, Best Dancer, and more!
ðï¸ Calling Vendors!
We’re welcoming vendors selling cultural crafts and products. Vendor tickets will be available for purchase separately — please reach out for details.
ð¤ Community Spotlight
Do you have a poem, dance, story, or cultural activity you’d love to share? We’d love to hear from you!
Join us to celebrate our 2nd Annual Black History Month Celebration with great African/Caribbean cuisine.Reggae, Calypso and African music. Great for the whole family! Everyone is welcome.
Dress in your cultural attire.
We have a line up of fantastic speakers and great activities planned. Buckle up for our ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION hosted by Penticton’s very own Roses Life Women Center.
JOIN US:
As we celebrate our second BHM Celebrations in 2026.
Save the date and purchase your tickets as we have limited space available at our venue.
We are also looking for Vendors to sell your crafts. Let us know tickets for this to be purchased separately.
If you an activity you want to present please get in touch with.
Remember to prepare your huge
APPETITES for the African Caribbean Cuisine awaiting you and your Cultural attire as there will be prices to be won for best dressed, best dancer etc.
AI Made Simple: Online Training for Small Business Teams
Learn how to save time, boost productivity, and spark creativity with practical, real-world AI tips—facilitated by Frank Kenny and Norma Davey. Perfect for owners, managers, and staff ready to work smarter in 2026. more info...
Learn how to connect better by speaking your customer’s language—boost trust and boost sales in person!
Do you Speak your customer's language?
Join us for an in-person event where we dive into the art of truly connecting with your customers! Discover how speaking their language can boost relationships and skyrocket your business success. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious, this is your chance to learn, share, and grow in a fun and relaxed setting. Don't miss out on making those invaluable connections!
Planning your retirement income doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This seminar delivers clear, actionable strategies to help you make smarter decisions about taxes, investments, government benefits, and longâterm income sustainability. Whether you’re in or approaching retirement or simply planning ahead, you’ll gain the clarity and confidence needed to structure your savings and investments efficiently to build a retirement income plan that truly works for you.
Join local author Annie Jomphe at the Penticton Public Library as she shares the story behindSailing Back to Life—a two-year sailing journey with her family that led to a quiet but profound inner transformation. Through personal stories, photos, and a brief excerpt, she will reflect on slowing down, facing uncertainty, and reconnecting with what truly matters. Her journey is an invitation to pause, listen inward, and consider what our own life may be asking for next.
Le livre sera aussi disponible pour achat dans sa version originale en français.
Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase from the author.
The Start Here Penticton Job Fair will take place Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. This event will be free to job-seekers to attend and interact with Employers who are actively seeking to hire and Resource Organizations that provide training and services to both job-seekers and Employers.
The event will be open to the public 10am - 4pm.
The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce have again partnered with the City of Penticton and WorkBC Centre South Okanagan to assist our business community in finding employees and linking job-seekers with resources. more info...
The Start Here Penticton Job Fair will take place Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. This event will be free to job-seekers to attend and interact with Employers who are actively seeking to hire and Resource Organizations that provide training and services to both job-seekers and Employers.
The event will be open to the public 10am - 4pm.
The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce have again partnered with the City of Penticton and WorkBC Centre South Okanagan to assist our business community in finding employees and linking job-seekers with resources.
Fees are the same as 2025, $175 for Employers, $150 for Resource Organizations. [plus GST]
[all fees are non-refundable] more info...
There is often a fine line between fiction and reality. Just ask Penticton author, Julie Wise. The political changes in the United States since January 2025 bear an uncanny resemblance to her recently released novel, Make No Mistake. The novel, written in 2019, is a feminist thriller about a corrupt American president, his billionaire cronies and their dismantling of democracy starting with women’s rights.
In March 2025, as media headlines began to mirror events in Make No Mistake, Wise released the novel as serial fiction on the Substack platform. Two months later, Make No Mistake had expanded from Substack to a podcast (on Apple and Spotify), a paperback and an e-book, attracting readers from across Canada, the United States and around the world. One reviewer called it “a thunderous love letter to feminist resistance—Wise’s thriller is The Handmaid’s Tale with a Molotov cocktail twist.”
Underground book clubs, covert apps, and social media campaigns are some of the unexpected strategies used by the main character, Maggie, a retired women’s rights activist. In another interesting blend of fiction and reality, book clubs are now springing up around Make No Mistake as readers examine some of the banned books and social justice issues explored in the novel.
“Writing this novel, and finding unconventional ways to share it with readers, is an act of resistance for me,” Wise said. “I hope that readers will be inspired to come together, speak out and change the world.”
Join Julie Wise at the Penticton Public Library on Thursday April 9th for a discussion about novels that seem to have predicted the future such as 1984 by George Orwell, Fahrenheti 451 by Ray Bradbury, and The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood.
DISCOVER Anti-racism Initiatives, Multicultural Cookware
ENJOY Captivating Multicultural Performances
SUPPORT Local Entrepreneurs
