South Okanagan Events Centre

Job Fair | Food & Beverage Staff
2021-08-18 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
If you’ve got a charismatic and customer-first attitude, we’d love to see you at our Job Fair! Our Food and Beverage Department is currently seeking employees for concessions, restaurant, catering, and our kitchens.

JOB FAIR DATES/TIMES –
Wednesday, August 18 – 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Thursday, August 19 – 1:00PM to 7:00PM

Located at The Vault Bar & Grill through Gate 1 at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) in Penticton, BC.

Available Positions:
– Concession Staff
– Bartenders
– Kitchen Staff
– Dining Room Servers
– The Vault Bar & Grill Servers
– Catering Servers

Please bring your resumes in hand. No experience necessary. If you’re unable to attend the job fair in person, please send your resume to Dave at dave.kinnin@penticton.ca.

Spectra Venue Management is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing a culturally diverse workforce

Love in Lights: Father's Day
2021-06-08 10:00 - 2021-06-17 17:00
Show your “Love in Lights” on the SOEC Digital Marquee this Father’s Day!
Make it a package by pairing either a personalized concert ticket, spice rub and BBQ sauce made by our amazing catering team, a 6-pack of Cannery Brewing craft beer*, or ALL of the above to make Dad’s day even more memorable! Prices below:
– Marquee Message: $25.00
– Marquee Message and Personalized Ticket: $30.00
– Marquee Message, Spice Rub and BBQ Sauce: $35.00
– Marquee Message, Personalized Ticket and a 6-Pack of Cannery Brewing Beer: $55.00
– Marquee Message, Personalized Ticket, Spice Rub and BBQ Sauce, and a 6-Pack of Cannery Brewing Beer: $60.00
*Choose between a 6-pack of 355ml cans of Lakeboat Lager, Naramata Nut Brown or Muse Extra Pale Ale
PURCHASE PACKAGES HERE
The digital marquee is located along Highway 97 on Eckhardt Avenue West in Penticton outside of the South Okanagan Events Centre’s (SOEC) main entrance. Your Father’s Day message will be displayed for 10-seconds during a 7-minute running loop on the digital marquee. The loop will run from June 19th, 6:30AM to June 20th at 11:59PM, 2021.
Choose from one of our four (4) Father’s Day options to display your message:

Package Add-Ons:

SOEC Walking Track
2021-06-01 - 2021-07-02
RESERVE WALKING TRACK TIME SLOT
Welcome back!
After careful planning and organizing we are excited to welcome you back to the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) Walking Track. With reduced facility capacities and group sizes, enhanced cleaning protocols and patron procedures, you can walk with confidence at the SOEC this season.
Schedule/Hours:
The Walking Track will be operating under restricted hours – Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm*.
Closed on Weekends and Holidays.
** Walking track will be in operation on July 1, 2021 as the venue is open to the public as a cooling centre **
*Schedule is subject to change
Reserve Your Spot:
All guests will be required to reserve their time slot online in order to access the Walking Track at the SOEC.

Reservations can be made through www.valleyfirsttix.com
If you do not already have an account with the SOEC, you will need to create one.
You may not enter the building without a reservation.
Each individual visiting the facility must have an activity time slot reserved. (For example, families and care givers must have a time slot booked for each person attending). Maximum of 6 people per group.
Every Friday at 9:00am, reservations will open with available (1 hour) time slots for the following week.

Code of Conduct:
I agree to the following Code of Conduct –

Masks must be worn over nose and mouth at all times while in the building. Those who are medically unable to wear a mask may wear a face shield.
Maintain a safe physical distance at all times – at least 2 m / 6 ft.
Sanitize hands when entering the facility and use proper hygiene etiquette.
Follow all health, safety, and directional signage.
If I have questions or concerns, I will notify the building staff. There is a phone located at Guest Services (top of stairs at Gate 1) that I may use to call the appropriate staff. Alternatively, I may also alert the box office staff.
Understand that I will be asked to leave the facility if I am not adhering to and/or following the guidelines, policies, procedures and/or the core values outlined by Spectra Venue Management.
Jogging and running is not permitted.
Arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before my reservation start time. Staff will be managing the check-in at the Gate 1, main entrance box office. No late admittance will be permitted.
Adhere to capacity limits as posted.
Adhere to reservation time limits and vacate the building promptly no later than 10 minutes after your reservation ends.
Patrons are reminded that physical distancing is each person’s responsibility and understand that if I am uncomfortable in any space, I can step away.
Understand it is my responsibility to ensure that anyone I’m supervising abides by this Code of Conduct.
Stay home when I am sick. I will not enter the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) if I have had symptoms of COVID-19 in the last 10 days; have been directed by Public Health to self-isolate, have arrived from outside of Canada within the last 14 days or have been in contact with someone who has.
Adhere to a provided pre-screening questionnaire every time I enter the building.

4 laps = 1.08 KM and 6 laps = 1.0 MI
Come walk with us, year round on the South Okanagan Events Centre’s (SOEC) concourse! Each lap is .27 KM and provides a safe, temperature regulated environment when the weather outside is too hot or too cold. Reserve your spot and come walk with us.

Love in Lights: Mother's Day
2021-04-21 10:00 - 2021-05-07 12:00
Show your “Love in Lights” on the SOEC Digital Marquee this Mother’s Day! <3
Make it a package by pairing either a personalized concert ticket, chocolate truffles, a bottle of Inniskillin Pinot Grigio or Cabernet Sauvignon, or ALL of the above to make Mom’s day even more memorable! Prices below:
– Marquee Message: $25.00
– Marquee Message and Personalized Ticket: $30.00
– Marquee Message and Chocolate Truffles: $35.00
– Marquee Message, Personalized Ticket and Wine (Inniskillin Pinot Grigio or Cabernet Sauvignon): $55.00
– Marquee Message, Personalized Ticket, Chocolate Truffles and Wine (Inniskillin Pinot Grigio or Cabernet Sauvignon): $60.00
PURCHASE PACKAGES HERE
The digital marquee is located along Highway 97 on Eckhardt Avenue West in Penticton outside of the South Okanagan Events Centre’s (SOEC) main entrance. Your Mother’s Day message will be displayed for 10-seconds during a 7-minute running loop on the digital marquee. The loop will run from May 8th, 6:30AM to May 9th 11:59PM, 2021.
Choose from one of our four (4) Mother’s Day options to display your message:

Messages subject to approval. You may be contacted at the email or phone number used to purchase.

Packages including Chocolate Truffles and Wine must be ordered by Wednesday, May 5th at 4:00pm. All other packages will be available until May 7th at 12:00pm.

Stella Artois presents 'Saving Our Jobs' Virtual Comedy Festival
2021-02-14 12:00 - 21:00
There is nothing more we need right now than to laugh. Comedians from all over North America are coming together for a full day of laughs. Watch live as comedians perform and interact with a virtual audience performing a wide variety of comedy. Emmy Award-winning comedy writer for the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Adam Yenser; iTunes #6 comedian, Alex Elkin, and the voice of everything and 2019 Voice Arts Award Winner, Justin Rupple, Canadian funnyman seen on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud, among others, join comedians from your community for a full day of what we all need.
Recommended for audiences 18+
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Spectra venues all over North America are hosting the ‘Saving Our Jobs’ Virtual Comedy Festival presented by Stella Artois. Professional comedians from Canada and the U.S. will participate in an all-day live virtual festival.
The event will take place on Sunday, February 14th, with Valentine’s Day being selected for those looking for a special date night at home OR the anti-Valentine’s crew looking for ways to avoid the holiday. The live stream will begin on Sunday, February 14th at 12pm, NOON and runs until 9pm, with constant live comedy running all day.
“We are excited to participate in this unique live stream produced by our sister venue, Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. With the pandemic hitting almost every facet of the entertainment industry we still want to be able to provide our fans with top-notch entertainment,” said Dean Clarke, South Okanagan Events Centre Complex General Manager.
Join us for a full day of laughter with performances by; Emmy Award-winning comedy writer for the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Adam Yenser; iTunes #6 comedian, Alex Elkin; the voice of everyone and 2019 Voice Arts Award Winner, Justin Rupple; seen on BET’s One Mic Stand and touring with Bill Bellamy’s Ladies Night Out Tour, Ralph Porter; Canadian funnyman Ron Josol, seen on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud; and Tashona Smith who The New York Times called “Charming, Tantalizing… Confusing”.
“The best thing about doing online shows is going to work in your underwear.” says comedian Ron Josol of the February 14th show.
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How it Works

Approximately 12 hours before the live stream starts you will receive a unique link and password to view the live-stream. One ticket per household (includes one device, and as many viewers as you’d like).
The event will start at 12:00pm PST on Sunday, February 14th and end at 9:00pm PST.

You will be allowed entry two hours before the event is ready to begin. A chat function will be available to engage with the comedians. We highly recommend using it to make the experience more interactive.
Recommended for audiences 18+.

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Comedians & Bios

Adam Yenser
Adam Yenser is a comedian and Emmy Award-winning writer for The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he stars in the segment “Kevin the Cashier Played by Adam.” He has appeared on Conan and FOX Laughs and been a panellist on The Greg Gutfeld Show. Adam has written for The Oscars, been a freelance contributor to SNL’s Weekend Update, and co-produced the web series “Laugh Lessons with Kevin Nealon.”
Alex Elkin
Portland comedian Alex Elkin started his stand-up comedy career in 2016 after winning the prestigious 41stAnnual International San Francisco Comedy Competition. In July 2018 he was honored in being chosen to go to Kuwait, Baghdad, Iraq and Syria to entertain the troops. Elkin was a finalist in the Hollywood Laugh Factory’s International Donald Trump Impersonator Contest and is 2018’s champion of the Hard Rock Casino’s Annual Comedy Cage Match. Alex has been seen on the Netflix series Trinkets, Inside Edition, CNN, VUDU, XBOX, Amazon Prime, E!’s The Simple Life Season 5, TNT’s LEVERAGE, NBC’s GRIMM as well as heard regularly on XM Sirius’ Raw Dog comedy channel. Alex Elkin’s latest work Screaming at Shapes which debuted at #6 on iTunes and can be downloaded through any online music store.
Justin Rupple
Justin Rupple is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian, actor, and voice actor. You’ve seen his amazing impressions on the USA show “First Impressions” with Dana Carvey and Standup and Away! with Brian Regan. You’ve seen in the film “Operation Chromite” starring alongside Liam Neeson. You may also recognize him from How to Train Your Dragon, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and the Fate and the Furious. Justin was also a 2019 Voice Arts Award Winner.
Ralph Porter
If laughter is what you want, then Ralph Porter is what you need. Born in San Francisco, California, the middle of seven children, five boys and two girls and mother Lee Ester Drummer, Ralph had the gift to entertain the family. Ralph moved to Seattle, Washington, then Anchorage, Alaska. Ralph got his start doing stand-up comedy becoming the first local comic to win the Anchorage Laugh Off Comedy Competition, three years straight. Once moving back to Washington State, Ralph became a presence in the local comedy scene including venues such as the world-famous Seattle Comedy Underground. Working with some of the best comedians in the business like, Sinbad, George Lopez, Tommy Davison, Mark Curry, Kevin Hart, Tony Rock and Tiffany Haddish just to name a few, Ralph became the talk of the town. Ralph has also performed on BET’s One Mic Stand. Ralph became a member of the Bill Bellamy’s Ladies Night Out Tour. As seen on Kevin Hart’s Comedy Central series “Hart Of The City2” in 2017.
Ron Josol
Ron Josol, is a Canadian-Filipino comedian who is well received from every corner of the world. Ron stirs up and samples the multi-cultural melting pot that mirrors life in most urban centers today. He presents hilarious scenarios and comments on our global society inherent contradictions by combining a one-liner and a story telling style. He regularly performs in Canada, UK, Scandinavia, Caribbean, Asia, Middle east, Australia and USA. He has performed around the world for almost 20 years which makes him one of the most sought after, vibrant comics toady. Ron has been seen on Showtime, Carson Daley, Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud, and Slanted on Amazon Prime.
Tashona Smith
Tashona Smith is a comedian, actress, singer, wife, mother of 3, and recovering Nutella addict from Monroe, WI. She has been performing on the stage since the tender age of 6, when she was cast in her breakthrough role, Tree #3 in a children’s theatre production of Snow White. She began her stand up career in 2014 performing locally and has since been featured in the International Lady Laughs Comedy Festival. The New York Times has called her “Charming, Tantalizing… Confusing”.

This Valentine's Day say "I Love You" on our Digital Marquee
2021-02-13 06:30 - 2021-02-15 00:00
Show your Love in Lights with a special message on the SOEC outdoor digital marquee!
$25 PER TIME-SLOT
Digital Marquee is located along HwY97, outside the main entrance to the South Okanagan Events Centre.
Your Valentine message will be displayed for 10-seconds during a 7-minute running loop on the digital marquee outside of the SOEC on Eckhardt Avenue (HWY97). The loop will run from February 13th at 6:30 am to February 14th at 11:59 pm.
Step #1: Choose one of our four Valentine’s templates to display your message.
Step #2: Include who the message will be “TO” and “FROM” and a custom message up to 30 characters max.
Step #3: Feel free to add a “Sweet Treat for Two” or a personalized concert ticket to your order.
Step #4: After your purchase, you will be contacted to confirm your marquee image.

CANCELLED - Alice Cooper "Ol' Black Eyes is Back" Tour
2020-11-27 19:30 - 23:00
Alice Cooper “Ol Black Eyes is Back” Tour has been cancelled. Refunds will be made available immediately for the show, which originally had been rescheduled for November 27, 2020 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Customers who purchased tickets with a credit card will have the ticket price and the per-ticket fee automatically reversed beginning July 6, 2020. Please be advised credit card refunds can take between 5-10 days to post on your statements. Please contact the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) at SOEC-BoxOffice@penticton.ca if a credit card refund has not occurred by August 6, 2020. For Cash and debit purchases, refunds can only be issued in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC by appointment only. Please contact the box office at SOEC-BoxOffice@penticton.ca or at 250-276-2144 to schedule an appointment.

CANCELLED - Gord Bamford's #REDNEK Music Fest
2020-10-23 20:00 - 22:00
*** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED ***
Due to public health and safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 crisis, the decision has been made to cancel the Gord Bamford #Rednek Music Fest tour date.
Gord says, “We are disappointed to announce the official cancellation, however, given the current state of the world, we feel it is the best decision. There’s no doubt in my mind we will be coming back to all of these towns sometime real soon. The hard times will pass and we are all going to come back stronger and when we do, it’s going to be a party.”
Thank you to those who had purchased tickets.
Customers who purchased tickets with a credit card will have the ticket price and the per-ticket fee automatically reversed beginning July 27, 2020. Please be advised credit card refunds can take between 5-10 days to post on your statements. Please contact the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) at SOEC-BoxOffice@penticton.ca if a credit card refund has not occurred by August 31, 2020. For Cash and debit purchases, refunds can only be issued in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC by appointment only. Please contact the box office at SOEC-BoxOffice@penticton.ca or at 250-276-2144 to schedule an appointment

POSTPONED - Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic
2020-09-11 08:00 - 2020-09-15 17:00
The Vancouver Canucks, in conjunction with the South Okanagan Events Centre, announced today that the 2020 Young Stars Classic will be postponed to a future date due to COVID-19. The Canucks and SOEC have enjoyed a long-standing partnership, previously co-hosting eight young stars tournaments together, and look forward to bringing NHL hockey back to fans in the Okanagan when the time is appropriate.The 2020 Young Stars Classic was originally scheduled to take place September 11-15 in Penticton, featuring top prospects from the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks.

CANCELLED - Okanagan Mascot Games
2020-07-25 13:00 - 2020-07-26 15:00
* THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED *
The Okanagan Mascot Games scheduled for July 25 & 26, 2020 at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton has been cancelled. Customers who purchased tickets with a credit card will have the ticket price and the per-ticket fee automatically reversed beginning Thursday, April 30, 2020. Please be advised credit card refunds can take between 5-10 days to post on your statements. Please contact the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) at SOEC-BoxOffice@penticton.ca if a credit card refund has not occurred by Friday, May 22, 2020. For Cash and debit purchases, refunds can only be issued in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC by appointment only. Please contact the box office at SOEC-BoxOffice@penticton.ca or at 250-276-2144 to schedule an appointment.​

Virtual Canada Day
2020-07-01 12:00 - 13:30
Join the City of Penticton in celebrating Canada’s birthday digitally this year during the 2020 Virtual Canada Day celebrations!
The virtual Canada Day program will feature local children’s entertainers, popular musicians, and fun video submissions from across the region. Headliners include music duo ‘Aidan and Mandy,’ musician Beamer Wigley, magician Leif David, dance and fitness instructor Ashley Dias, parkour instructor Michael Kleyn and musician Tavis Weir.
The show is expected to last 90 minutes. The City is partnering with the South Okanagan Event Centre and the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen to present this event, which is supported by Heritage Canada.
Join in the celebrations by submitting a self-recorded video of you and your family singing the national anthem, O’ Canada. The video will be incorporated into a Community Song Project, to be revealed on the virtual Canada Day show. Interested? Submit your video HERE.
The event will be broadcast at 12PM PST on July 1st, via a Facebook Live event on the City’s Facebook page.

CANCELLED - High Valley with Eli Young Band & Special Guests Lindsay Ell, Jade Eagleson
2020-05-16 19:00 - 23:00
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED **
Message from High Valley: “We regret to announce the cancellation of our May Canadian tour with Eli Young Band. Our goal is to find a time when we can all get together safely and legally, but that is hard to determine at this point. Keep an eye out for another tour announcement in the near future!”
Refunds will be made available immediately for the show originally scheduled for May 16th at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. Customers who purchased tickets with a credit card will have the ticket price and the per-ticket fee automatically reversed beginning Monday, April 20th. Please be advised credit card refunds can take between 5-10 days to post on your statements. Please contact the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) at SOEC-BoxOffice@penticton.ca if a credit card refund has not occurred by Friday, May 8, 2020. For Cash and debit purchases, refunds can only be issued in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC by appointment only. Please contact the box office at SOEC-BoxOffice@penticton.ca or at 250-276-2144 to schedule an appointment.

POSTPONED - Okanagan Fest of Ale
2020-04-17 16:00 - 2020-04-18 18:00
*** POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2021 ***
Okanagan Fest of Ale has been postponed until the Spring of 2021. Tickets purchased with a credit card will be refunded automatically beginning March 20th. Please be advised refunds can take 5-10 business days to post to your statements. Those who purchased tickets in person with cash or debit will need to contact the Box Office directly to arrange for a refund. Box Office can be reached by email at soec-boxoffice@penticton.ca or by phone at 250-276-2144. More information can be found HERE.
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The 25th annual Okanagan Fest of Ale craft beer & cider festival is set to take place April 17 & 18, 2020 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre AND South Okanagan Events Centre for their BIGGEST party yet! Join more craft brewers than ever before and 5000+ craft brew enthusiasts at one of the largest and longest running beer festivals in the Pacific Northwest. Sip on a selection of over 200 quality craft beers, ciders and cask ales in the unique indoor/outdoor venue. Enjoy great food, live entertainment and more.
The Okanagan Fest of Ale has been bringing together craft beer lovers and craft brewers to celebrate the almighty ale since 1996! Every April, Penticton is host to one of the largest and longest running annual beer festivals in the Pacific Northwest. This two-day event features great entertainment, fabulous food and the opportunity to sample a diverse array of quality crafted beverages. Operating as a non-profit society, organizers are committed to support and promote the growing world of quality brewery products, local tourism and local charitable organizations. Since its inception, over $700,000 in net proceeds has been gifted back to qualifying registered charities.
FESTIVAL HOURS:
Friday April 17th: 4pm – 9pm
Saturday April 18th: 12pm – 6pm

CANCELLED - 2020 BC Interior RV Show
2020-04-03 12:00 - 2020-04-05 16:00
*** CANCELLED FOR THE 2020 CALENDAR YEAR ***
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The 9th Annual BC Interior RV Show will take place April 3 – 5, 2019 at the South Okanagan Events Centre Complex.
Enjoy the largest RV show in the BC Interior which covers over 9 acres of area, of which 80,000 square feet is indoors. Spend the weekend touring the best brand names in the industry with factory representatives from leading RV manufactures on-site to answer all of your questions. Also, take part in the various seminars available throughout the weekend to help enhance your RV Lifestyle experience.
Admission is only $5 for a weekend wristband at the door. Cash Only.
Kids under 15 years old get in free.
Please bring a non-perishable food item.
For more information on the event, visit http://www.bcinteriorrvshow.ca/
For information on being an exhibitor, email the BC Interior RV Society at info@bcinteriorrvshow.ca
Show Hours:
Friday: 12 noon – 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm

CANCELLED - Chicago the Musical - Show 2 (7:30PM)
2020-03-28 19:30 - 21:30
*** CANCELLED ***

Chicago the Musical has now been cancelled in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The tour was previously planning to reschedule the date but are unable to do so. Customers who purchased tickets with a credit card will have the ticket price and the per-ticket fee automatically reversed beginning Monday, March 30th. Please be advised credit card refunds can take between 5-10 days to post on your statements. Please contact the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) at SOEC-BoxOffice@penticton.ca if a credit card refund has not occurred by April 6th, 2020. For Cash and debit purchases, refunds can only be issued in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC by appointment only. Please contact the box office at SOEC-BoxOffice@penticton.ca or at 250-276-2144 to schedule an appointment.
As an alternate, please consider donating your refunded money back to your local art councils. During these unprecedented times, your donations are more important than ever for keeping the arts alive in your community.
Donate to Penticton Art Council here – https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/pdcac/
Donate to Kelowna Art Council here – https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/artsco/
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CHICAGO is FINALLY COMING TO PENTICTON for its premiere engagement and it’s PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Seen by over 31 million people in 34 countries CHICAGO comes to the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, BC for 2 SHOWS ONLY (2:00PM & 7:30PM) on Saturday, March 28th, 2020.
Ticket start at $75.00 and will go on sale to the general public Friday, December 13 at 10am. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, by phone 1.877.763.2849 or online HERE.
With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, CHICAGO is now the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history — and it still shows no sign of ever slowing down!
There’s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, thousands of standing ovations and now the #1 longest-running American Musical in Broadway history.
CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids.
It’s no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. And now it’s coming to your town!
Whether you’re looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you’ve seen the Academy Award®-winning film and want to experience the show live on stage or whether you’ve seen it before and want to recapture the magic, CHICAGO always delivers!
CHICAGO is a production not to be missed. And all the reviewers agree.
Time Magazine calls it “A Triumph,” Newsweek raves “Smashing” and Entertainment Weekly sums it up by calling CHICAGO “Broadway’s Most Electrifying Show.”
Come on, babe! Head to CHICAGO! We’re hotter than ever.

CANCELLED - Chicago the Musical - Show 1 (2:00PM)
2020-03-28 14:00 - 16:00

Penticton VEES vs. Vernon Vipers (Round 2, Game 2)
2020-03-14 19:00 - 21:30
The Penticton Vees will face the Vernon Vipers for Round 2 of the Shaw BCHL Playoffs, with Game #2 set for Saturday, March 14 at 7:00PM at the SOEC. Presented by Chamberlain Property Group.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $16.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $14.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.

*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.

Penticton VEES vs. Vernon Vipers (Round 2, Game 1)
2020-03-13 19:00 - 21:30
The Penticton Vees will face the Vernon Vipers for Round 2 of the Shaw BCHL Playoffs, with Game #1 set for Friday, March 13 at 7:00PM at the SOEC. Presented by Chamberlain Property Group.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $16.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $14.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.

*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.

Kidz Bop World Tour
2020-03-07 19:00 - 21:00
KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, in partnership with Live Nation, announced today The KIDZ BOP Kids first-ever headlining Canadian tour with a stop in Penticton on Saturday, March 7.
The KIDZ BOP Kids, Billboard Magazine’s “#1 Kids’ Artist” for nine consecutive years, are bringing their interactive family-friendly concert experience to new cities and will perform some of today’s biggest global pop hits live on stage. The concert features awesome set design, costumes, exciting choreography, and tons of cool surprises! Dads even have the chance to show off their best dance moves on stage during the “Daddy Dance Off.”
Tickets start at $35.00* and go on sale Friday, September 27 at 10:00AM. Tied to the fall leg of the KIDZ BOP World Tour 2019, KIDZ BOP will release their new album, KIDZ BOP 40, on November 15.
About KIDZ BOP
KIDZ BOP connects with kids and families through its best-selling albums, music videos, consumer products and live tours. In the US, KIDZ BOP is the No. 1 music brand for kids, featuring today’s biggest hits “sung by kids for kids.” KIDZ BOP has sold over 20 million albums and generated over 3 billion streams since the family-friendly music brand debuted in 2001. The best-selling series has had 24 Top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200 Chart; only three artists in history—The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Barbra Streisand—have had more Top 10 albums. For more information, visit www.kidzbop.com.

Brad Paisley World Tour
2020-03-06 19:30 - 22:00
Country superstar Brad Paisley is set to bring his 2020 World Tour to the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton for a Friday night show on March 6, 2020. Opening for Brad is Canadian up-and-comer, MacKenzie Porter.
Brad Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer whose talents have earned him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), among many others. He has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001. Paisley has written 21 of his 24 #1 hits and has accumulated over 20 million career total worldwide album sales, track downloads and streaming equivalents. Paisley’s 2019 World Tour just completed with eight sold-out shows in Europe and he now holds the record for a headlining country artist in all of the European venues played on this tour. Paisley is involved with a successful ongoing multi-year ad campaign with NationwideÒ Insurance, along with Peyton Manning. Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, are co-founders of a nonprofit organization called The Store, a free-referral based grocery store, which aims to empower low income individuals and families in the Nashville area. Go to www.thestore.org for more information. Paisley has partnered with Boot Barn® and developed an exclusive line of jeans, hats, T-shirts, jewelry, belts and woven shirts called Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley. Connect with Bradatwww.BradPaisley.com,www.Facebook.com/BradPaisley, on Twitter @BradPaisley, on Instagram @Brad Paisley, and YouTube atYouTube.com/BradPaisley.
Some of Paisley’s hit singles include “Mud on the Tires”, “Ticks”, “Waitin on a Woman”, “Remind Me” and most recently, “My Miracle”.
Opening for Brad will be singer-songwriter, MacKenzie Porter, from Alberta, Canada. Mackenzie is a rising Country talent whose sound knows no borders. Signed to Big Loud Records, she’s now emerging behind a trio of hook-laden tracks – “About You,” “These Days” and “Drive Thru” – all produced by Joey Moi (Florida Georgia Line, Morgan Wallen). Since moving to Nashville in 2014 from her native Canada, she’s worked to develop a radiant Country style which threads the needle between traditional heart and modern energy, often collaborating with hit songwriters and Nashville mainstays like Nicolle Galyon, Craig Wiseman, Natalie Hemby, and Tommy English. Her signature sound has sparked a list of headline-worthy accolades, including a prestigious nomination for Country Album of the Year at the 2015 JUNO Awards and three Female Artist of the Year nominations from the Canadian Country Music Awards, plus making her mark as the first female artist to have back-to-back #1 singles at Canadian Country radio in 22 years with “About You,” and follow up, “These Days.” She’s toured extensively on her own, shared the stage with Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton and Dallas Smith, and also co-starred on the Netflix series Travelers. The multi-talented artist is on the road now, joining Chris Lane’s nationwide BIG, BIG PLANS TOUR.
Tickets for Brad Paisley’s performance at the SOEC will go on sale to the general public on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 10:00AM and can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office, over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Celtic Illusion
2020-02-29 20:00 - 22:00
Celtic Illusion is the biggest dance and magical illusion sensation that has been taking Australian audiences by storm and is now coming to Canada. The show for ALL ages cleverly fuses awe-inspiring contemporary Irish Dance with mind-blowing magic and Grand Illusions.
Showcasing a stellar cast of champion and internationally-acclaimed dancers, including performers from both Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, Celtic Illusion offers some of the fastest taps in the world as the dancers’ thunderous rhythm fills the stage in perfect unison. The show is led by Australia’s very own Anthony Street, the first Australian to perform leading roles in Michael Flatley’s widely-acclaimed Lord of the Dance, including the very role that Michael Flatley originally performed himself.
Since its premiere in 2011 the show has performed to sell-out audiences across Australia and New Zealand, with audiences blown away by the combination of scintillating dance and illusion.
Celtic Illusion will “WOW” the audiences in Penticton on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Tickets start at $49.50 (additional fees apply) and can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online ValleyFirstTix.com.

Penticton VEES vs. West Kelowna Warriors (Round 1, Game 2)
2020-02-28 19:00 - 21:30
The Penticton Vees will face the West Kelowna Warriors for Round 1 of the Shaw BCHL Playoffs, with Game #2 set for Friday, February 28 at 7:00PM at the SOEC. Presented by Chamberlain Property Group.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $16.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $14.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.

*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.

Penticton VEES vs. West Kelowna Warriors (Round 1, Game 1)
2020-02-27 19:00 - 21:30
The Penticton Vees will face the West Kelowna Warriors for Round 1 of the Shaw BCHL Playoffs, with Game #1 set for Thursday, February 27th at 7:00PM at the SOEC. Presented by Chamberlain Property Group.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $16.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $14.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.

*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.

Awards Night: Penticton VEES vs. Wenatchee Wild
2020-02-22 18:00 - 20:30
The Penticton Vees will face the Wenatchee Wild on Saturday, February 22nd at the SOEC, presented by Home Hardware. Puck drops at 6:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $15.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $13.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
PLEASE NOTE: Game tickets increase by $1.00 for Adults/Seniors on the day of the game.

Penticton VEES vs. Wenatchee Wild
2020-02-21 19:00 - 21:30
The Penticton Vees will face the Wenatchee Wild on Friday, February 21st at the SOEC, presented by Fountain Tire. Puck drops at 7:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $15.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $13.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
PLEASE NOTE: Game tickets increase by $1.00 for Adults/Seniors on the day of the game.

Spectra & City of Penticton Presents: Family Day!
2020-02-17 11:00 - 14:00
Join the Spectra and City of Penticton’s 3rd annual Family Day event on Monday, February 17th from 11:00AM to 2:00PM.
This year, it’s bigger AND better! Here’s what’s happening –
• All-Day Toonie Pool Admission at the Penticton Community Centre
• IGA Penticton BBQ by donation* on the SOEC plaza
• Skate with the Penticton VEES at the Okanagan Hockey Group Training Centre, presented by IGA Penticton
• Meet Vees’ new mascot, HARVEE
• Family skate at the SOEC
• Photo Booth by Okanagan PHOTOSTAR
• Fun & Games on the SOEC plaza, provided by Recreation Penticton, EZ Rock Penticton, 97.1 SUNFM and Kinash Realty Group
• Complimentary hot chocolate and coffee provided by Starbucks Penticton.
$2.00 skate rentals will be available at the SOEC. Students (18 and under) are required to wear a helmet on the ice. Helmets will not be available to rent. Kids (12 and under) are required to be accompanied by an adult/guardian.
*all proceeds from the BBQ will go to supporting the Penticton Minor Hockey Association PMHA
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada.

Penticton VEES vs. Alberni Valley Bulldogs
2020-02-15 18:00 - 20:30
The Penticton Vees will face the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Saturday, February 15th at the SOEC, presented by Penticton Nissan. Puck drops at 6:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $15.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $13.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
PLEASE NOTE: Game tickets increase by $1.00 for Adults/Seniors on the day of the game.

Penticton VEES vs. Coquitlam Express
2020-02-14 19:00 - 21:30
Spend Valentine’s Day with the Penticton Vees as they face the Coquitlam Express on Friday, February 14th at the SOEC, presented by Johnston Meier. Puck drops at 7:00PM.
For $38, you can purchase a Vees’ Valentine’s Day package which includes tickets to the game, wine (or beer) and chocolate-dipped strawberries for two! Package can only be purchased at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC or call Laura Carleton at 250-493-8337 ext. 4.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $15.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $13.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
PLEASE NOTE: Game tickets increase by $1.00 for Adults/Seniors on the day of the game.

Penticton VEES vs. West Kelowna Warriors
2020-02-09 14:00 - 16:30
The Penticton Vees will face the West Kelowna Warriors for an afternoon game on Sunday, February 9 at the SOEC, presented by Tim Hortons. Puck drops at 2:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $15.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $13.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
PLEASE NOTE: Game tickets increase by $1.00 for Adults/Seniors on the day of the game.

Old Dominion "We Are Old Dominion" Tour
2020-02-08 19:30 - 23:00
Acclaimed CMA Group of the Year and 2-time ACM Group of the Year Old Dominion announce dates for their “We Are Old Dominion Tour” in Canada, including a stop in Penticton at the SOEC on Saturday, February 8th, 2020. The AEG powered outing will hit 12 cities over the tour with Mitchell Tenpenny and Meghan Patrick set to open on select dates.
Tickets are $39.50, $69.50 & $79.50* and will on sale Friday, August 13th at 10:00AM. 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.
About Old Dominion: Old Dominion released their first full length album Meat and Candy, which was certified GOLD by the RIAA and hailed a “stellar debut “by Entertainment Weekly and declared “one of the hottest breaking bands in county music” by Vice. The group already has several top selling singles under their belts, including the two-week No.1 “Break Up With Him” (PLATINUM), “Snapback” (GOLD) and “Song For Another Time,” which hit No. 1 the on Billboard Country Airplay and MediaBase charts. In 2016, the band was notably named ACM New Group of the Year, ACCA Breakthrough Group of the Year, AIMP Songwriter Artist of the Year and Music Row Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Old Dominion recently announced their self-titled 3rd studio album set for release on October 25th and released album track “My Heart Is A Bar”! The track was written by band members Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi with Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. Earlier this summer, the band released two other singles from the new self-titled album. “One Man Band” was released as a fan favorite with over 70 million U.S streams.
*additional fees apply.
