South Okanagan Events Centre

Penticton Vees vs. Salmon Arm Silverbacks
2017-12-06 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
Join us for another Wicked Wednesday as your Penticton Vees take on the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, presented by Boston Pizza. The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Wicked Wednesday Ticket Prices:
• Adults and Seniors $5.00 each
• Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE* courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
• Draft Beer only $3.75 each
*Does not apply to premium seating
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com

Jerry Seinfeld Live
2017-11-30 19:30
America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will be performing his signature stand-up routine at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.
Seinfeld is known for playing a semi fictional version of himself in the sitcom ‘Seinfeld’, which he created and wrote with Larry David. Seinfeld was heavily involved in Bee Movie, in which he voiced its protagonist. In 2010, he premiered a reality series called The Marriage Ref. He directed Colin Quinn in the Broadway show Long Story Short at the Helen Hayes Theater, which ran until January 2011. He is the creator and host of the web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. In his stand-up comedy career, Seinfeld is known for specializing in observational comedy, often ranting about relationships and embarrassing social situations.
In 2005, Comedy Central named Seinfeld their “12th Greatest Stand-up Comedian of All Time”. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing both nationally and internationally in 2017.
Tickets for Jerry Seinfeld at the South Okanagan Events Centre go on sale Friday, September 8th, 10AM. Tickets are $59.50, $79.50, $99.50 & $150.00* and can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, via phone 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849) or online at ValleyFirstTIX.com.

Penticton Vees vs. West Kelowna Warriors
2017-11-29 19:00
Join us for another Wicked Wednesday as your Penticton Vees take on the West Kelowna Warriors Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club, presented by Boston Pizza. The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Wicked Wednesday Ticket Prices:
• Adults and Seniors $5.00 each
• Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE* courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
• Draft Beer only $3.75 each
*Does not apply to premium seating
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Penticton Vees vs. Chilliwack Chiefs
2017-11-25 18:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Chilliwack Chiefs, presented by GetintheLoop! The puck drops at 6:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 5:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online

Penticton Vees vs. Salmon Arm Silverbacks
2017-11-24 19:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, presented by White Kennedy Chartered Professional Accountants! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Penticton Vees vs. Cowichan Valley Capitals
2017-11-18 18:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Cowichan Valley Capitals on Saturday, November 18th! The puck drops at 6:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 5:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Dallas Smith with special guests Michael Ray and Lauren Alaina
2017-11-17 19:00
Platinum selling country star and 604 Records recording artist, Dallas Smith, is pleased to announce the 2017 “Side Effects Tour”, presented by Old Camp Whiskey will be stopping at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton on Friday, November 17th. The national tour will be kicking off in Halifax on October 12th and will make stops in 26 cities across the country before wrapping in Abbotsford on November 18th. Special guests, Lauren Alaina and Michael Ray, will join Smith in Penticton this upcoming November. The “Side Effects Tour” announcement comes on the heels of Smith’s fourth #1 single at Canadian country radio with “Sky Stays This Blue”, a first for a Canadian male country artist.
Appealing to audiences far beyond the boundaries with sonic layers and a stadium sized voice, Smith not only celebrates his fourth #1 single at Country radio in Canada, but becomes the first Canadian artist in both the Nielsen BDS and Mediabase era to have three consecutive #1 singles and the first Canadian country artist to have three #1 singles from the same album (Side Effects).
Smith’s top-selling album “Side Effects” – released one year ago and produced by studio ace and long-time collaborator Joey Moi (Florida Georgia Line) – features 12 tracks, including the albums first #1 single “Autograph” (the only #1 track from a Canadian Country artist in 2016) and the #1 hit “Side Effects”. The album showcases Smith’s incredible artistry and confirms he’s in his own lane – earning critical acclaim, commercial success and one of the most talked about journeys in Canadian country music.
Currently nominated for four Canadian Country Music Association Awards including Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Album of the Year and the Apple Music Fans’ Choice Award, Smith will take the stage for what will surely be another memorable performance when the CCMA Awards show hits Saskatoon on September 10th.
For more information on Dallas Smith visit www.DallasSmithMusic.com
Tickets for Dallas Smith with special guests Michael Ray and Lauren Alaina at the South Okanagan Events Centre go on sale Friday, August 25th at 10 AM. Tickets are $35, $45, $55 AND $69.50* and can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, via phone 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849) or online at ValleyFirstTIX.com.

Penticton Vees vs. Surrey Eagles
2017-11-15 19:00
WICKED WEDNESDAY: Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Surrey Eagles on Wednesday, November 15th, presented by Boston Pizza! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $5* each
Seniors (65+ ) – 5* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com

Penticton Vees vs. Vernon Vipers
2017-11-10 19:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Vernon Vipers on Friday, November 10th, presented by Cobs Bread! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets raise by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Penticton Vees vs. Powell River Kings
2017-11-04 18:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Powell River Kings this Saturday, November 4th! The puck drops at 6:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 5:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets increase by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com

Penticton Vees vs. Wenatchee Wild
2017-10-25 19:00
WICKED WEDNESDAY: Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they host the Wenatchee Wild on Wednesday, October 25th, at 7:00PM presented by Boston Pizza!
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $5* each
Seniors (65+ ) – 5* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com

Foreigner with Honeymoon Suite
2017-10-21 20:00
“I Want To Know What Love Is.” “Cold As Ice.” “Hot Blooded.” “Juke Box Hero.”
FOREIGNER, the band behind these and other classic and iconic songs, is turning 40 this year and celebrating with a Canadian tour, 40th Anniversary Album, and new musical; Juke Box Hero, premiering in Alberta in 2018.
Foreigner’s 10-city Canadian tour is set to launch in Calgary, AB on October 11th, and trek across Western Canada as the band – Mick Jones (lead guitar), Kelly Hansen (lead vocals), Jeff Pilson (bass, vocals), Tom Gimbel (rhythm guitar, sax, vocals), Michael Bluestein (keyboards), Bruce Watson (guitar) and Chris Frazier (drums) – bring Foreigner’s arsenal of hits to Canada.
This tour will feature a companion album, a new career-spanning compilation titled 40 that features 40 hits from 40 years. RHINO will release 40 on May 26th as a double-CD set that includes 40 songs recorded between 1977 and 2017. A double-vinyl version that features 23 songs will be released on June 2. 40 brings together the best songs from Foreigner’s nine studio albums, including all 16 of its Top 30 hits: “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You” and more. The collection features “Too Late” from the group’s 2008 retrospective No End In Sight and “The Flame Still Burns,” the title track from a vinyl EP released just last year, making its debut on CD in this collection. All prior recordings have been remastered and the album features two new tracks recorded especially for this release, “Give My Life For Love” and a new version of “I Don’t Want To Live Without You.”

Penticton Vees vs. Merritt Centennials
2017-10-20 19:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Merritt Centennials this Friday, October 20th! The puck drops at 7:00PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets raise by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com

Penticton Vees vs. Langley Rivermen
2017-10-18 19:00
WICKED WEDNESDAY: Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Langley Rivermen on Wednesday, October 18th, presented by Boston Pizza! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $5* each
Seniors (65+ ) – 5* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com

Penticton Vees vs. Victoria Grizzlies
2017-10-14 18:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Victoria Grizzlies on Saturday, October 14th, presented by FYI Doctors! The puck drops at 6:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 5:00 PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets raise by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com

Penticton Vees vs. Vernon Vipers
2017-10-06 19:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Vernon Vipers, presented by IGA Penticton, IGA Summerland, & IGA Okanagan Falls! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Don’t miss out on the Annual Thanksgiving Plate Toss! Arrive early to get your plate, then during the first intermission toss your plate on the ice for your chance to win a turkey or ham courtesy of IGA Penticton, IGA Summerland, & IGA Okanagan Falls!
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $14* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $12* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction
*Additional fees apply online and over the phone.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Please note: Adult/senior tickets raise by $1.00 day of game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com

I Love the 90's Tour
2017-09-16 19:30
After a massive 2016 with over 110 shows across North America, the I LOVE THE 90’s TOUR will continue its momentum in 2017 with 40+ new stops in the North America and its first-ever leg in Australia and New Zealand. The top-selling tour, which originally announced only 29 dates, quickly became the year’s most sought-after show, eventually racking up 110+ stops and selling out a number of arenas across the country. September 16, 2017 at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, promises fans the same unbelievable live experience, with a lineup of the 90’s’ most iconic acts, including Vanilla Ice, Salt N Pepa, Rob Base, Young MC and C+C Music Factory, brought to you by Invictus Entertainment Group and Spectra Venue Management.
Hailed by Entertainment Weekly as an, “arena-sized dance party,” and described by The Arizona Republic as, “a hit-filled trip down memory lane,” the I Love the 90’s Tour is 2016’s most successful concert touring package with over 110 shows in 110 cities and more than 600,000 tickets sold with a gross box office revenue of over $36 million dollars. Returning in 2017 is headliner Vanilla Ice, star of the DIY Network’s Vanilla Ice Project and fresh off of his Dancing with the Stars appearance. Also returning in 2017 are co-headliners and fan favorites Salt N Pepa, with special guests Rob Base, Young MC and C+C Music Factory.
A limited number of I Love the 90’s Tour VIP packages are available, including exclusive Vanilla Ice and Salt N Pepa VIP meet & greet packages, for details please visit www.ValleyFirstTix.com.
Tickets for the I Love the 90’s Tour with Vanilla Ice, Salt N Pepa, Rob Base, Young MC and C+C Music Factory at the South Okanagan Events Centre go on sale Thursday, April 13 at 10 AM. Tickets are $49, $65, $75 AND $95* and can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, via phone 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849) or online at ValleyFirstTIX.com. Each I Love The 90’s Tour ticket purchase includes a commemorative collectable item redeemable at the merchandise booth.

Game 6: Canucks vs Oilers
2017-09-11 14:00
Come and cheer on your favourite NHL rookie team at the 2017 Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic. Watch as the Vancouver Canucks take on the Edmonton Oilers at 2:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre!
Single Game Tickets are only $15*
(*additional fees apply when purchasing online or over the phone)

Game 5: Jets vs Flames
2017-09-11 10:30
Come and cheer on your favourite NHL rookie team at the 2017 Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic. Watch the Winnipeg Jets take on the Calgary Flames at 10:30AM at the South Okanagan Events Centre!
Single Game Tickets are only $15* and Double Header tickets are only $25*
(*additional fees apply when purchasing online or over the phone)

Game 4: Flames vs Canucks
2017-09-10 14:00
Come and cheer on your favourite NHL rookie team at the 2017 Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic. Come early and join us for the Minor Hockey Day Party on the Plaza at 12:00 NOON! Enjoy fun and games, bouncy castles, road hockey, BBQ, rock climbing wall, balloon twisting, poster making and even a gladiator challenge! After the Party, join us inside the SOEC and watch the Calgary Flames take on the Vancouver Canucks at 2:00 PM.
Single Game Tickets are only $15* and Double Header tickets are only $25*
(*additional fees apply when purchasing online or over the phone)

Game 3: Jets vs Oilers
2017-09-09 19:30
Come and cheer on your favourite NHL rookie team at the 2017 Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic. Its Game 3 of the tournament, with the Winnipeg Jets taking on the Edmonton Oilers at 7:30 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre!
Single Game Tickets are only $15* and Double Header tickets are only $25*
(*additional fees apply when purchasing online or over the phone)

Game 2: Canucks vs Jets
2017-09-08 19:30
Come and cheer on your favourite NHL rookie team at the 2017 Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic. Join us for Game 2 and watch the Vancouver Canucks take on the Winnipeg Jets at 7:30 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre!
Single Game Tickets are only $15* and Double Header tickets are only $25*
(*additional fees apply when purchasing online or over the phone)

Game 1: Oilers vs Flames
2017-09-08 16:00
Come and cheer on your favourite NHL rookie team at the 2017 Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic. Its the battle of Alberta as the Edmonton Oilers take on the Calgary Flames at 4:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre!
Single Game Tickets are only $15* and Double Header tickets are only $25*
(*additional fees apply when purchasing online or over the phone)

2017 Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic
2017-09-08 16:00 - 2017-09-11 00:00
The Vancouver Canucks will host the 2017 Young Stars Classic for the seventh year at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, B.C., running from Friday, September 8th to Monday, September 11th. The four-team tournament will feature prospects from the Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. Single Game Tickets for the tournament will go on sale on Thursday, August 3rd at 10:00 AM.
The four-team, round-robin tournament features prospects from the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks. Players expected to participate in the tournament include:
• Vancouver Canucks – Jonathan Dahlen, Olli Juolevi, Brock Boeser, Kole Lind, Thatcher Demko, Michael DiPietro
• Winnipeg Jets – Logan Stanley, Skyler McKenzie, Jansen Harkins, Michael Spacek, Luke Green
• Calgary Flames – Juuso Valimaki, Dillon Dube, Tyler Parsons, Matthew Phillips, Mark Jankowski
• Edmonton Oilers – Kailer Yamamoto, Dylan Wells, Caleb Jones, Ethan Bear
Full tournament rosters and information will be posted on canucks.com/youngstars and SOEC.ca as they become available. Please note rosters are subject to change.
Tickets are available online at ValleyFirstTix.com, by phone at 1-877-763-2849 or in person at the South Okanagan Events Centre Valley First Box Office.
TICKETS:
$15.00* – Single Game Tickets
$25.00* – Double Header Tickets
$35.00* – Gasoline Alley Rail Seat Package (limited quantity available)
-a seat at Gasoline Alley Rail ($20 value)
-$15 food & beverage voucher ( redeemable at any Gasoline Alley concession stand during Young Stars tournament)
**ONLY AVAILABLE FOR GAME 2, 3 AND 4
$75.00* – Six-Game Ticket Package includes:
– $10 Food and Beverage Voucher redeemable at any SOEC concession stand or the Vault Bar & Grill during Young Stars tournament
$110.00* – ‘Double Header Package includes:
-2 tickets to each of Friday, September 8 double header games ( games 1&2) OR Monday, September 11 double header games (games 5&6)
-2x Canucks Young Stars Classic Baseball Hat (adjustable back)
-1x $20.00 Food & Beverage Voucher (valid day of game only at the Vault Bar & Grill or any of the concession stands)
$125.00* – Back to School Package – SOLD OUT
$300.00* – Premium VIP Package – SOLD OUT
*additional service fees apply online and over the phone
Young Stars Classic Schedule**
Penticton, BC – September 8-11, 2017
GAME TEAMS DATE TIME
Game 1 Edmonton vs. Calgary Sept. 8 4:00pm
Game 2 Vancouver vs. Winnipeg Sept. 8 7:30pm
Game 3 Winnipeg vs. Edmonton Sept. 9 7:30pm
Game 4 Calgary vs. Vancouver Sept. 10 2:00pm
Game 5 Winnipeg vs. Calgary Sept. 11 10:30am
Game 6 Vancouver vs. Edmonton Sept. 11 2:00pm
**Game dates, times and opponents subject to change.

EXHIBITION: Penticton Vees vs. West Kelowna
2017-08-30 19:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the West Kelowna Warriors in pre-season action at the SOEC! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Exhibition game tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) only.
Please note:
Though tickets are FREE for students and children, they must pick-up game tickets at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) only. Free student and children’s tickets do not include Premium Seating.

Key to the SOEC
2017-07-19 07:00 - 2017-08-16 00:00
Spectra Venue Management, operator of the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC), in partnership with Sun FM, EZ Rock, Penticton Western News and Kelowna Capital News, are thrilled to announce the biggest contest the SOEC has ever held is coming back: Key to the SOEC! Win TWO TICKETS to every ticketed event at the South Okanagan Events Centre for ONE YEAR!
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Enter the SWEEPSTAKES below between July 19 and August 16, 2017. Share on social media with family and friends for bonus entries! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
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The Offspring & Sublime with Rome
2017-07-08 07:30
Two of Southern California’s “most prolific bands,” Sublime With Rome and The Offspring, will be touring together in 2017. The iconic, genre-defining groups will be teaming up in July for dates across Canada, and then connecting again in September for a US amphitheater tour. Details and ticket links can be found at http://offspring.com/ and http://www.sublimewithrome.com.
The Southern California trio of Rome Ramirez (vocals/guitar), Eric Wilson (bass) and Carlos Verdugo (drums) and will be touring internationally this spring with dates in New Zealand, Australia and throughout South America. UK dates in August were recently announced and all current dates can be found on the band’s website.
Sublime with Rome have a set list packed with the groups iconic hits including tracks from their most recent release, Sirens. Co-produced by Paul Leary and Rome, the 11-track album was released in July of 2015 and hit #2 on Billboard’s Current Alternative Album Chart and #3 Billboard’s Rock Album Chart. Sirens features the singles “Wherever You Go” and “Sirens (Feat. The Dirty Heads)” and is available now at iTunes and Amazon.
Dexter Holland (vocals, guitar), Noodles (guitar), Greg K (bass) and Pete Parada (drums) are The Offspring, one of rock’s most exciting and enduring bands. The Offspring have performed over 1100 shows across the globe and sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. Their 1994 release Smash remains the highest-selling album of all-time on an independent label. Among the band’s best-known hits are the rock anthems “Self Esteem,” “Come Out And Play (Keep ‘Em Separated),” “The Kids Aren’t Alright” and “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid.”
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 17 at 10AM. Tickets are $39.50, $65.00 and $79.50 and can be purchase in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, online at www.ValleyFirsTIX.com or by phone 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763-2849).
*additional fees apply

Western Canada Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships
2017-06-10 09:00
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), also known as ‘The Gentle Art’, is a martial art, combat sport and self-defense art, which primarily focuses on grappling and submission. This sport became prominent in the early 1990s when Royce Gracie brought BJJ to the Ultimate Fighter Championships, or more well known today as UFC. BJJ is a sport that is successfully practiced by men, women, and children of different ages, shapes, sizes and physical abilities. It truly is a sport for everyone. Children practicing Jiu-Jitsu are rewarded with a sense of confidence, athleticism and focus, while building knowledge of self-defense, which helps in the bully proofing of our youth.
Not only is BJJ a physical challenge, it is also a mental challenge. The physical demands are a combination of cardiovascular endurance, speed, strength training and developing a strong grip to maintain positioning in a match. A small error during a match can drastically affect the outcome of matches. Many athletes declare that the mental preparation is the most challenging obstacle, whether it is their first tournament as a White Belt, or an established World Champion Black Belt. It takes a lot of heart and courage to take the lessons from everyday training and apply them in a tournament setting, with hundreds of people watching. The reward of overcoming both the mental and physical obstacles are second to none.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada is a fast growing sport, that embraces the notion of a close knit community where promoters, school owners, competitors, supporters and sponsors can all come together to unite for the love of the sport. The CBJJF is dedicated 100% to growing this sport in a safe and respectable manner where everyone is welcome to compete.
Doors to the Western Canadian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships at the SOEC open at 8:00AM with matches scheduled throughout the day from 9:00AM until 6:00PM. Tickets are ONLY available at the door and are $10.00 for adults. Youth (13 to 17) are $5.00. Children (12 and under) and seniors are FREE. Parents of the child and youth competitors are free and must check in with them at the athlete entrance. To register as an athlete visit: CBJFF Western Canadian Championships.

April 29 - May 7 -2017 Western Canada Cup
2017-04-29 14:00 - 2017-05-07 00:00
The biggest Western Canadian Junior ‘A’ Championship, presented by Sun Life Financial, is coming to Penticton this April! The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club, in conjunction with the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), has been awarded the 2017 Western Canada Cup (WCC) April 29 to May 7, 2017. The Vees, along with the Chilliwack Chiefs, Brooks Bandits, Portage Terriers and Battleford North Stars will participate in a five-team tournament for the WCC title. Of the five teams, two will qualify for the 2017 RBC Cup in Cobourg, Ontario. The 13-game tournament includes a round-robin schedule followed by two semi-final games and a championship game. The Western Canada Cup Champion and the runner-up will both represent Western Canada at the RBC Cup. The Vees organization along with the South Okanagan Events Centre and the City of Penticton is excited to welcome Western Canada’s best to the South Okanagan in the spring of 2017.
Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 Western Canada Cup Awards Gala, on Friday, May 5th, at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Tickets are $75 per person, for the gala, which includes dinner and the tournament’s awards ceremony. A very limited number of tickets are available; gala tables seat eight. Cocktails begin at 5:00PM and dinner begins at 6:00PM. Following dinner and awards, the Vees are excited to welcome very special guests, former National Hockey League (NHL) players, Andy Moog and Brendan Morrison, and current Vancouver Canucks defenseman, Troy Stecher, for an alumni discussion panel.
SCHEDULE:
Game 1 – Preliminary – AJHL vs. BCHL – Sat April 29 – 2:00pm
Game 2 – Preliminary – SJHL vs. Penticton Vees – Sat April 29 – 7:00pm
Game 3 – Preliminary – MJHL vs. SJHL – Sun April 30 – 2:00pm
Game 4 – Preliminary – Penticton Vees vs. AJHL – Sun April 30 – 7:00pm
Game 5 – Preliminary – BCHL vs. MJHL – Mon May 1 – 7:00pm
Game 6 – Preliminary – AJHL vs. SJHL – Tues May 2 – 2:00pm
Game 7 – Preliminary – BCHL vs. Penticton Vees – Tues May 2 – 7:00pm
Game 8 – Preliminary – MJHL vs. AJHL – Wed May 3 – 7:00pm
Game 9 – Preliminary – SJHL vs. BCHL – Thurs May 4 – 2:00pm
Game 10 – Preliminary – Penticton Vees vs. MJHL – Thurs May 4 – 7:00pm
WCC Awards Gala – South Okanagan Events Centre – Fri May 5 – 6:00pm
Game 11 – WG11 to G13 – 4th Place vs. 3rd Place – Sat May 6 – 2:00pm
Game 12 – WCC Title – 2nd Place vs. 1st Plac – Sat May 6 – 7:00pm
Game 13 – RBC Berth #2 – Winner of Game 11 vs. Loser of Game 12 – Sun May 7 – 4:00pm

Fred Page Cup Final - Game 6
2017-04-24 19:00
The Penticton Vees and Chilliwack Chiefs will meet for Game 6 of the Fred Page Cup Final at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) on Monday, April 24th, at 7PM presented by Cascades Casino Penticton & Match Eatery & Public House – Penticton! Vees lead the 7-game series 3-2.
Adult tickets are $16 each, Seniors are $14 each and Students/Children (18 and under) get in FREE courtesy of Peters Bros Construction!
Home game tickets are available for purchase at the Valley First Box Office starting Sunday, April 23rd, at 10AM to 2PM at the SOEC or online at ValleyFirstTix.com*.
*Additional service fees apply.
Please note:
Though tickets are FREE for students and children, they must pick-up tickets at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) only. Free Student/Children tickets do not include Premium Seating.
SPECIAL: Are you feelin’ LUCKY!? You Lucky Dog presented by Sherwood Signs & Graphics LTD is BACK for the 2016-17 Penticton Vees playoff season! Purchase a hot dog at any Vees playoff home game and check the packaging for a chance to win great prizes like tickets to upcoming events at the SOEC, autographed Vees swag and more.
