Thursday October 10 @ 7:30
RUMOURS
The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
VaughnCo Entertainment is proud to present a return engagement of  “Rumours” The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute show based in Los Angeles, California. The group recreates the legendary band in its youthful heyday from 1975-1979.
 
“It’s been said imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I say THANK YOU!”- Richard Dashut Record Producer - Fleetwood Mac albums including Rumours, Tusk, Live, Mirage, Tango In The Night, and Time.
 
After finding huge success in Los Angeles, selling out their regular Roxy Theatre performances month after month, the band moved from the world famous Sunset Strip to Casinos, Theatres, and clubs all over Canada and the United States. 
 
Rumours has meticulously put together a show that spares no detail. From period accurate equipment and costumes to spot on characterizations and musical performances, “ Rumours" takes you back to a time when music was still an unbridled cultural experience and bands weren't afraid to put on a show.  

TICKETS: $60
Wednesday October 16 @ 7:00
THE RAYS
with opening act LOOSELY TIGHT
Venables Alive! Local Artist Series
Formed in late 2022, The Rays blend influences from classic rock, reggae, and ska to create music that will get your toes tapping and make you want to get up and move. This South Okanagan based four piece band has two lead singers and plays a mix of cover songs and originals. Their catchy original music has been described as reggae inspired folk with acoustic rhythms held down by walking baselines and rock steady beats.

Loosely Tight is currently a four piece made up of Brent Toepfer on guitar and vocals, Wayne Holoboff on guitar and vocals, Brian McDonald on harmonica and vocals and just recently Brian Dragseth on drums. Loosely tight formed around 5-6 years ago when Brent put an ad out looking for anyone else who was tired of jamming in the basement by themselves, Wayne replied and they hit it off thus forming Loosely Tight. The name is stolen from an interview with Jimmy Page, in which he said, in reference to Led Zeppelin, “the band was tight, yet loose. Loosely tight.”

TICKETS: $20
Friday October 25 @ 6:30
RupLoops - MAGNETIC NORTH
Family Showtime Series
Get ready to move to rhythmic rhymes and animal grooves at this unique and fun show!

Magnetic North is an interactive, live looping, high-energy performance that will bring you to your feet. Using sound samples of endangered environments and animals in BC, RupLoops will take you on a journey through sonic ecosystems. RupLoops brings the sounds of BC’s environment to life through music in a performance that also explores deeper themes about climate change, endangered animals, justice and environmentalism. With music, visual art, lyrics and interactive games, RupLoops’ latest show encourages us to take action in the world to create a better future. Kids will be inspired in more ways than one. 

Part of the Family Showtime Series
RupLoops: Magnetic North - Fri Oct 25 @ 6:3-
Will's Jams - Sat Dec 7 @ 2:00
The Baby Tyler Show - Sun Jan 19 @ 2:00
Walter Ego - Fri Feb 21 @ 6:30

​TICKETS: $10
Saturday October 26 @ 6:30
VENABLES THEATRE
10th ANNIVERSARY SHOWCASE
Join us in celebrating 10 years of live entertainment! Local artists will showcasing their talents including the Sage Valley Voices, SOAP Theatre, Deepika Brar dancing Classical Indian Dance, Bob Park on Guitar, Kxansulaxw Hall sharing his songs, and more!

Local Dignitaries will say a few words and we will be sharing some of our successes. It is an evening that you wont want to miss!

TICKETS:
Admission by donation with proceeds going to the Oliver Food Bank. 
Sunday October 27 @ 2:00
SYCAMORE STRING QUARTET
South Okanagan Concert Series
​​Part of the 2024/2025 South Okanagan Concert Series
Sunday October 27th 2024- Sycamore String Quartet
Friday November 29th 2024 - O'Celli
Friday January 24th 2025 - Alex Cuba
Saturday April 5th 2025 - Piano Heist

​TICKETS
  • 4 Events - $27.00 each
  • 2-3 Events - $29.50 each
  • Single Event for Sycamore String Quartet, O'Celli & Piano Heist- $32.00 each
  • Single Event for Alex Cuba - $38.00
  • ​Students - $5.00 each
The Sycamore String Quartet has delivered top quality live concerts to audiences throughout BC’s southwest interior since 2009. Violinist Cvetozar Vutev and cellist Martin Krátký originally formed the group to provide a jumpstart to what became a very successful chamber music component of the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra season and with the addition of violist Ashley Kroecher and violinist Sandra Wilmot, the Sycamore String Quartet has become a focal point of the Thompson-Okanagan live classical music scene. Whether bringing Haydn and Shostakovich to Princeton, Ashcroft, Revelstoke, and Oliver, or introducing larger audiences in Vernon and Kelowna to groundbreaking Canadian and international composers (e.g. Cam Wilson, Alan Gilliland, Dinuk Wijeratne, and Erkki-Sven Tüür), the group is known for its integrity of programming combined with a level of artistic excellence rarely heard outside of larger urban centres. Recent highlights include giving the world premiere performance of Imant Raminsh’s Clarinet Quintet in celebration of the composer’s 80th birthday in 2023. 
 
Centering around the String Quartet No. 1 by British Columbia composer Imant Raminsh, this program will explore the depths of the human experience through music. Selections from J.S. Bach’s monumental Art of Fugue will open the program, highlighting the composer’s contrapuntal genius in what became his very last work written before his death in 1750. The String Quartet No. 1  by Imant Raminsh, based on a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke, will take the audience on a journey of introspective contemplation to outward exuberance. The program will be framed and punctuated by a couple other surprise gems from the string quartet repertoire.   
Friday November 1 @ 7:30
Venables Theatre presents
SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS
Red Future
TICKETS: Adults - $40, Under 30 - $35
Snotty Nose Rez Kids tore into the music scene with unmistakeable talent and an unforgettable name. Showing off their lyrical prowess and natural storytelling ability, Yung Trybez and Young D jumpstarted the band with two back-to-back albums in 2017. Their follow up album, 2019’s TRAPLINE, really launched their career with hit “Boujee Natives,” and multiple awards including their first Juno nomination. The band took their high voltage live show on the road and clocked 100 shows in 6 different countries.

Their pandemic album, LIFE AFTER, saw greater industry recognition with multiple music magazine cover stories, and strong streaming platform support including Billboard advertisements in Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square, playlist cover images, and an Amazon Twitch Channel Takeover. Taking the album on the road, the band toured 80 shows in support of the album across North America. They received their second Juno nomination and performed during the live broadcast. They were invited by The Toronto Raptors to play a half time show, and to the Vancouver Canucks to play in-between periods.

Their 2022 project, I’M GOOD, HBU? elevated their career to new heights, and saw them receive their fourth Polaris Prize Shortlist, a win for top music video of the year at the Prism Prize Awards for their Beatles-inspired, DAMN RIGHT, and landed them 3 Western Canadian Music Awards, bringing their tally to 13 wins so far.

​SNRK have gone on to dominate in Hip-Hop music, most recently achieving their biggest milestone, signing to Sony Music. SNRK are blazing their own path, weaving together a musical fabric of hard-hitting lyricism, revealing stories about the struggles they and their people have encountered, empowering protest songs for the front lines, and a humor that keeps even the heaviest of topics something you can vibe to.
Thursday November 7 @ 7:30
Theatre Junkie presents
GOOD LOVELIES
"We Will Never Be the Same" Tour
The rich complexity of life is the emotional focus of the latest, Juno-nominated album from one of Canada’s most accomplished and harmonious trios – Good Lovelies.
 
The songs on We Will Never Be the Same, crafted by the Juno Award-winning ensemble of Kerri Ough, Sue Passmore and Caroline Marie Brooks, are as compelling as the engaging vocal harmonies for which the group has been known for the last 17 years as they mine the complex feelings experienced by women who have come to ponder some of the big questions of life.
 
This new album is both a return to a more elemental, acoustic-based musical platform reaching back to the early days of the Good Lovelies, as well as an immersive emotional experience crafted by three seasoned songwriters who bring their own real-life stories in all their dynamism and messy complexity to the fore.
 
We Will Never Be the Same is the group’s fifth full-length studio album adding to a widely acclaimed catalogue of recordings that also includes two beloved Christmas releases. It adds to their already popular concert repertoire as they return to tread the boards in venues throughout North America, the U.K., Europe, Australia, and beyond.
 
It is a testament not only to their artistry, but also their humanity, and is an album that will continue to endear this beloved group to fans of all ages.
TICKETS: $44
Friday November 8 @ 7:30
Sound the Alarm: Music/Theatre presents
MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
The Concert Tour
​This concert celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber returns to Oliver (last here in 2019) after having now toured across Canada to sold out audiences from Victoria to Montreal! Now with a live band and many new incredible and celebrated singers, we welcome you to experience this concert of Webber’s most iconic theatrical music - including selections from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Blvd, and more! 
 
"Just saw opening night of Spring 2024 tour in Richmond/Vancouver, BC. What an amazing show!!! Wonderful mix of songs represented!  Just amazing!!!  Get your tickets now!!!  Should not miss this amazing show!”
Melanie Ngai, Vancouver, BC
 
"This was very entertaining, the cast had unbelievable voices, and what a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon saw the show at a sold out show at Georgian College Barrie"
Angela Carter, Barrie, ON
 
"this very professional and capable cast – made up of seasoned singers ... never ceased to amaze us with a string of hits that made famous the brilliant Andrew Lloyd Webber.  The artists are versatile, play very well and have voices to spare... They all impressed me. It’s a very solid cast." Review:  atuvu.ca (Montreal)

TICKETS: $69 - Adult
$65 - Senior/Student
$60 - Indigenous Community/Arts Worker
In response to the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (link:  https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1524494530110/1557511412801), we are offering modest discounted rates to the Indigenous Community as a small gesture.
Saturday November 9 @ 7:30
STEVE PATTERSON is PATTERDAD
Presented by Venables Theatre & Train Wreck Comedy
Canadian comedy veteran Steve Patterson is…PatterDad!
“Not all dad jokes are bad jokes”
 
Many Canadians recognize the name Steve Patterson. He’s been a crowd favorite since his first Just for Laughs Gala appearance back in 2004 and as host of the long-running hit show The Debaters on CBC since 2007.
 
But what they may not know is how Patterson’s perceptions have shifted since he became a dad to two precocious daughters. Those new perceptions are on grand display in his new show which picks up on the themes introduced in his popular book published by Penguin Random House Canada in 2021 “Dad Up!” From being outsmarted to being outrun to being outnumbered (current household rankings have him clinging to 6th place in importance behind his wife, his daughters, their dog, and whichever stuffed animal is most essential in any given week), Steve struggles to come to terms with the responsibilities of being a dad. But fortunately for audiences, his struggles are pure comedic delight. Come join this iconic Canadian comedian on a 90-minute fun ride that will warm your heart, rekindle memories, and maybe most importantly, will get you out of the house and laughing with strangers. Which, really, is the best gift families can give to each other.


​Steve Patterson is an award-winning stand-up comedian with over 25 years of international performance experience. As host of the long-running hit radio show and podcast The Debaters and theatre show The Debaters Live, Patterson’s brand of comedy is best described as honest and erudite combining well-crafted writing with unparalleled off-the-cuff wit. Twice named Canada’s Best Male Stand-Up at the Canadian Comedy Awards, Patterson is known for masterfully keeping the audience engaged with heartfelt stories, concisely constructed letters, and original songs. In short, Patterson packs much more than punchlines into his show.
 
A household name in Canadian comedy through his long-time radio hosting and numerous televised gala appearances, Steve served as anchor for the “If It Makes You Happy” Gala at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival in 2022 which debuted on CBC and across various media platforms in 2023. He has also taken his award-winning humour to the literary world with The Book of Letters I Didn’t Know Where to Send and his newest release Dad Up! are available wherever books and audiobooks are sold.

TICKETS: $40 
November 15, 16, 17, 22 & 23
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
Presented by SOAP Theatre
This play has been described as a mash-up between Agatha Christie and Monty Python!

You all know the classic whodunit story: There has been a murder at a country manor and an inspector is set on the case to find who the culprit is. However, when this plot of The Murder at Haversham Manor is given to the accident-prone thespians at The Cornley Drama Society, everything that can go wrong… does! The actors and crew battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Do you ever find out who murdered Charles Haversham? You’ll have to see for yourself!

The Play That Goes Wrong opened in London in  2012, where it won Best New Comedy at the 2015 Laurence Olivier Awards. Since 2014, the play has undertaken five tours of the UK, and a Broadway production ran from 2017–2019 and then continued off-Broadway.

For full show details, please visit the SOAP Theatre website at https://www.soplayers.ca/wrong.html

Sponsored in part by the Oliver Community Arts Council.

Show Dates & Times
Fri-Sat, Nov 15-16 at 7:30 pm
Sun Matinee, Nov 17 at 2:00 pm
Fri-Sat, Nov 22-23 at 7:30 pm

TICKETS:
Single Show Ticket Prices
$26 Adults at the door
$24 Adults in advance
$20 Adults for groups of 10 or more (contact ticket office)
$18 Students with valid Student ID
 
Multi-Show Subscription Savings:
$22 Adults buying tickets to two SOAP productions this season
$20 Adults buying tickets to all three SOAP productions this season
Sunday November 24 @ 7:30
LMS Entertainment presents
THE PASSION OF AMY WINEHOUSE
Back to Black: Featuring Heidi Munro
TICKETS: $52
The music, energy and optic of this performance will ignite a love and nostalgia for the songs of the incredible Amy Winehouse. Capturing the essence of Amy, this production features widely known and multi awarded Saskatchewan vocalist/ performer, Heidi Munro. “The Passion of Amy Winehouse is performed with a stellar A-list of musicians well known across Canada.”
 
This performance is a celebration of a gifted and raw artist in the truest form, as a songwriter, vocalist, performer and driven young woman. Heidi’s trademark “no holds barred” vocal style and passion lends itself to the depth of Amy’s honest, controversial, brilliant, and beautiful artistry, which is beyond what many can understand. Many of Amy’s jazz and hip-hop-infused poetic songs of very raw personal reflection will be featured.
 
“Heidi Munro's production of "Back to Black" tribute to Amy Winehouse was a show worthy of any stage in Las Vegas". -American Federation of Musicians 553
 
"Last night Heidi Munro and an absolutely killer band did Amy Winehouse and Saskatoon proud.” --Kirby Wirchenko, Executive Director, The Broadway Theatre.
 
This highly anticipated show features incredible and widely known professional musicians from across Canada: Heidi Munro & The Back To Black Band with Scott Patrick, Carley Bailey, Justin Glibbery, Mike Schell, Zach Griffin, Chris Manual, Stephan Bienz & Scott Gamble. 
Wednesday November 27 @ 7:00
LADIES OF THE VALLEY
Venables Alive! Local Artist Series
Join us for a wonderful evening of live music featuring Wilder Than Her, Carol Sheridan, Aimee Grice and Kansas-Lee. 

Maureen (Wilder Than Her) is an Oliver area resident of over 25 years. Being community minded, she plays her 6 string acoustic guitar and sings at several open mics and other public venues including various assisted living and extended care facilities in the South Okanagan. Her repertoire is vast and diverse, with high energy and finesse coming together as one. She is inspired by many Canadian artists and their music. Maureen appreciates what music can bring to people and understands its power to inspire, reflect and calm from within. The imprint of “song” on an individual can be everlasting. She loves what she does, and desire to share this love of music is her greatest gift. 

Carol Sheridan is a singer/songwriter living in Oliver with her husband Steve and two daughters.  A self-taught musician, Carol has always enjoyed sharing her love for folk, classic and contemporary songs with friends and family and has performed for several small audiences over the years at local events and establishments.  Her goal is to bring people together for a shared experience and feeling of community through music. 

Aimee Grice is no stranger to the stage and has been singing for as long as she can remember. Aimee blends the essence of folk, blues, and rock into a sound uniquely her own, with vocals ranging from soft and sultry, to raw and powerful. Expect a mix of honest originals and crowd-pleasing covers... and she'll probably have you singing along!

Kansas-lee is an honest alt-folk artist with a powerfully dynamic voice and presence. Her songwriting identifies with no genre in particular, but carries a theme of raw authenticity summoned from living a life of total creativity.  She has released three self-produced albums, has toured throughout BC, California, England, and Lanzarote, always delivering an intimate experience of human expression through guitar, piano and voice. 
 
TICKETS: $20
Friday November 29 @ 7:30
O'CELLI
South Okanagan Concert Series
​​​TICKETS
  • 4 Events - $27.00 each
  • 2-3 Events - $29.50 each
  • Single Event for Sycamore String Quartet, O'Celli & Piano Heist- $32.00 each
  • Single Event for Alex Cuba - $38.00
  • ​Students - $5.00 each
Ô-Celli is a musical project, characterized by its originality and dynamic presentation, in the world of classical music.  Since its creation in 2010, through the initiative of Sébastien Walnier (Principal Cello of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels) and Alexandre Beauvoir (chamber musician), these eight musicians never fail to share their passion for the extraordinary richness of their instrument.

These celebrated chamber musicians are members of prominent European orchestras such as the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, National Opera of Paris, and the Liège Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. As with their adopted city of Brussels (Belgium), Ô-Celli is a cosmopolitan ensemble which is represented by five different nationalities.  

Since its creation, Ô-Celli has had the honor of performing for numerous European festivals.  Most notably, the International Cello Festival in Beauvais, the Flâneries musicales de Reims, the Festival Sully sur Loire (France), Festival Musiq’3 (Belgian National classical radio station), and the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie (Belgium). 
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2017 was highlighted by Ô-Celli’s first international tour, performing from Ontario to Nova Scotia in Canada.  In addition to this adventure they also broadened their horizons with concerts in Switzerland and Luxembourg.

Part of the 2024/2025 South Okanagan Concert Series
Sunday October 27th 2024- Sycamore String Quartet
Friday November 29th 2024 - O'Celli
Friday January 24th 2025 - Alex Cuba
Saturday April 5th 2025 - Piano Heist​
Thursday December 5th @ 7:30
Venables Theatre presents
MICHAEL KAESHAMMER
The Spirit of Christmas
TICKETS: $45
Michael Kaeshammer isn’t so much a piano player as a piano whisperer, a master musician and songwriter able to coax dazzling, kaleidoscopic sounds from his instrument in a way few can rival. That gft powers Kaeshammer’s 2024 holiday tour “The Spirit of Christmas”, a performance featuring all your Christmas favourites turned up a notch with a toe-tapping spin on the classics. Sing along as Michael delights his audience and takes them on a musical journey that will be sure to put anyone in “The Spirit of Christmas".

Across a brilliant, globe-trotting career highlighted by nine tours of China, three appearances at the Olympics, and countless shows opposite international superstars, the German-born, B.C.-based Kaeshammer has electrified audiences with his indelible repertoire and consistently positive outlook on life. “I am a very positive person,” confirms the seven-time JUNO Award nominee and unabashed foodie, who hosts cooking show Kaeshammer’s Kitchen on Vancouver Island’s CHEK TV. “I really love playing shows and being on-stage. Music is my favourite thing to do, and this holiday tour will be the highlight of the year for me. 
Saturday December 7 @ 7:30
SHANE KOYCZAN
Presented by Venables Theatre
Warning: A bit of strong language in the video

TICKETS: ​Adult $35, Under 25 $20
There are some artists who happen to be in the right place at the right time… that moment when the door is still slightly open and there’s just enough space to sneak through. Then there are those artists who find themselves standing in front of a closed door, but instead of waiting for it to open they kick it in to go through. In the rise of Spoken Word’s popularity, that open door cannot be discussed without saying the name Shane Koyczan.

In 2010, the world caught a glimpse of Koyczan’s prodigious talent with his presentation at the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. This stand-out performance helped shine a light on this street poet from Vancouver’s downtown east side. Shane had been an artist, inches away from living on the street, who even in those troubled times was putting out work like To This Day, a video that’s garnered 24 million views and is used worldwide in classrooms as a teaching tool, as well in speech and forensic competitions. His second book, Stickboy, was adapted into an opera by Vancouver Opera. His voice has been sought after by luminaries like George Miller, who worked with Shane on Mad Max: Fury Road. Koyczan also created the piece, Shoulders, which he toured with David Suzuki as part of The Blue Dot Tour, a movement to enshrine environmental rights in the constitution.

In 2017 Shane invited us deep into family trauma with the documentary “Shut Up And Say Something”, an emotional trip through his past as he comes to terms with his estranged father. The film went on to win Most Popular Documentary at Vancouver International Film Festival, moving audiences with its bravery and vulnerability. After a number of critical successes in the book world, Shane chose to depart from convention and carve out his own path as an independent artist. Koyczan launched his own publishing house, Stickboy Press, whose first collection was brought to life by a crowd funding campaign in which 1,688 backers pledged $91,154 to make A Bruise On Light, a Guinness record holder as the most money raised through crowdfunding for a
book of poetry. Shane followed this success by publishing two graphic novels, Silence Is A Song I Know All The Words To and Turn On A Light.

​It feels safe to say that there seems no territory beyond the reach of Koyczan’s pen or of his heart. An artist whose work has transgressed genres and given breath to a new generation of voices, Shane Koyczan wears the mantle of human and dares others to discover what that means. A self-motivating machine, Shane also recently released a new collection of poems called The Basement In My Attic, and worked with Theytus Books to publish Inconvenient Skin, a journey into Canada’s own troubled history with residential schools and the treatment of indigenous people.
Saturday December 7 @ 2:00
WILL'S JAMS
Family Showtime Series
Will Stroet of Will's Jams is a JUNO-nominated musician, nationally recognized educator and former CBC Kids TV star. His high-energy rock-pop music in English and French is full of witty wordplay and sing-along choruses, inspiring kids to be active, creative, caring and community-minded. Will and the band perform hits from his 12 albums, which are masterpieces of creativity and fun, further cementing him as the ultimate star of children’s rock 'n' roll. Check out Will’s music videos on his YouTube channel. To learn more about Will and his music, visit www.willsjams.com. Connect with him on Facebook, Instagram and X @willsjamsmusic

Part of the Family Showtime Series
RupLoops: Magnetic North - Fri Oct 25 @ 6:3-
Will's Jams - Sat Dec 7 @ 2:00
The Baby Tyler Show - Sun Jan 19 @ 2:00
Walter Ego - Fri Feb 21 @ 6:30

TICKETS: $10
Saturday December 21 @ 7:00
JOHNNY CARWASH & THE DESERT DAWGZ
with opening guest Rolly St. Amand
Venables Alive! Local artist Series
Rock & Roll covers to get your toes tappin' and your hips shakin'. This rocking band formed in late 2019 and debuted at the Orchard House in Penticton on January 25th, 2020. Don Brogan on Guitars and Vocals, Danny Sapriken on Drums and Vocals, and John Kendrick on Bass Guitar, and Derek Bryson on Lead Guitar and Vocals are Johnny Carwash & The Desert Dawgz.

Opening guest Rolly St. Amand is 77 years old and has been singing and playing for 55 years. He does cover songs from pop, rock and blues or whatever song catches his fancy, from Frank Sinatra to Neil Diamond to Gordon Lightfoot. Rolly's songs cover the 5 decades of music that he's been involved in. He enjoys playing with and helping other musicians any way he can, like showing a new chord or singing harmony. It’s all about the sharing!

TICKETS: $20
Thursday January 16 @ 7:30
JUSTIN GLIBBERY QUINTET
Venables Alive! Local Artist Series
Justin Glibbery is a distinguished keyboardist, educator, performer and composer from Penticton, BC. With a career spanning over three decades, Justin has established himself as a versatile artist in the music industry, excelling in genres ranging from jazz to classical and contemporary music. As a keyboardist, Justin has been a part of the Yellow Brick Road Experience featuring Andrew Johns, Rann Berry’s Time Machine as well as his own group, The Justin Glibbery Quintet. He is also the artistic director of the Naramata Community Choir. He has collaborated with a variety of acclaimed musicians and ensembles such as Mike Field, Alfie Zappacosta, and Munro & Patrick.

The Justin Glibbery Quintet will take you on a concert tour of variety with a special spot for funk-based grooves. Original arrangements on pop hits along with lots of original music, this group will have you wanting more. With an evolving personnel, Justin assembles some of the best musicians in the province to entertain you. Check out www.justinglibbery.com for more details!
TICKETS: $20
Sunday January 19 @ 2:00
THE BABY TYLER SHOW
Family Showtime series
A mind-bending puppet show by Fraggle Rock/Sesame/Henson puppeteer. “Hansen turns anything and everything into a puppet and makes it funny. A MUST-SEE!” - FringeReviews.com  Watch as Ingrid performs a live puppet film before your very eyes, using only household objects, a camera, and her bare hands. 
 
“Utterly magical, insanely inventive, wickedly funny. ★★★★★” - Free Press. 
“Both live and magnified on screen, in cunningly angled cameras and mirrors, we see Hansen create characters from her own hands, fingers, face. NUTTY, INGENIOUS, MESMERIZING.” -12th Night. 
“GENIUS PHYSICAL COMEDY!” - Entertainment World. 
"Immensely funny, creative, uproarious and surprising...Her physicality is impeccable."
- The Star Phoenix 
“Unbelievably funny.” - PLANK Magazine 
“Unbelievably charismatic.”  - The Charlebois Post 
Danish-Canadian puppeteer Ingrid Hansen also performs on television with the Jim Henson Company’s Fraggle Rock and Sesame Workshop’s Emmy-Award-Winning series Helpsters.

​Part of the Family Showtime Series
RupLoops: Magnetic North - Fri Oct 25 @ 6:3-
Will's Jams - Sat Dec 7 @ 2:00
The Baby Tyler Show - Sun Jan 19 @ 2:00
Walter Ego - Fri Feb 21 @ 6:30

TICKETS: $10
Friday January 24, 2025 @ 7:30
​ALEX CUBA
South Okanagan Concert Series
Sponsored by Castanet
Alex Cuba is a Grammy and Juno winning; singer, songwriter, producer and musician. Born Alexis Puentes in Artemisa, Cuba and now living in Smithers, BC, Canada. His first musical memory was playing claves (a Cuban rhythm instrument) at the age of 4 alongside his father on national TV, and went on to study guitar, then electric and upright bass, touring and recording nationally and internationally, before moving to Canada in 1999. His sound is the unique confluence of tradition and global influences in articulate arrangements, conveying emotions through melody and lyric. In 2022, he won a Grammy for Best Latin Pop for “Mendó” as producer, artist and engineer, his proudest accomplishment of the 20+ awards and nominations he has received as an independent artist over 9 albums.

His musical evolution for years was all about searching for the simplicity and soul in Cuban music – taking apart the complex arrangements, mixing it with North American influences, adopting the melodic simplicity of pop music, looking to Cuban folk traditions for inspiration – he’s always exploring, always creating something fresh and new, and always, it seems, getting it just right.

​“I always believed, from the beginning of my career in Canada, that if music is beautiful, it will cross the language. Because we are all humans.” Alex Cuba

​Part of the 2024/2025 South Okanagan Concert Series
Sunday October 27th 2024- Sycamore String Quartet
Friday November 29th 2024 - O'Celli
Friday January 24th 2025 - Alex Cuba
Saturday April 5th 2025 - Piano Heist​
​​​TICKETS
  • 4 Events - $27.00 each
  • 2-3 Events - $29.50 each
  • Single Event for Sycamore String Quartet, O'Celli & Piano Heist- $32.00 each
  • Single Event for Alex Cuba - $38.00
  • ​Students - $5.00 each
Sunday January 26 @ 7:30
VaughnCo Entertainment presents
THE MUSICAL JOURNEY OF NEIL DIAMOND
The Sweet Caroline Tour - Featuring Jay white
Las Vegas Headliner Jay White is one of the world’s most convincing recreations of Neil Diamond.

Jay White has been paying homage to Neil Diamond for over 25 years. Jay’s every movement, sound and expression are tributes to the passion and power of the real Diamond, giving new luster to the life of the man and his music. From the moment he hits the stage with Diamond favorite “Cherry, Cherry” to the fabulous flag waving finale “Coming To America” Jay fires the audience with the intensity of his first class illusion.

In 1996 and again in 2002 White met Diamond before his Vegas MGM appearances, where Neil told Jay to; “keep up the good work” and autographed a photo of the two signing; “Jay, keep singing, so I can stay home and relax, your friend in music”.
​
Jay energizes stages with a touch of class and a dash of Rock-n-Roll, continuing the musical legacy of Neil Diamond in five countries and more than 9000 unforgettable shows.

​TICKETS: $61
February 6 - 9
PLAZA SUITE
Presented by SOAP Theatre
Plaza Suite is a play in three acts, each of which follows a completely different set of characters dealing with various romance-related mishaps, all staying in Suite 719 of New York's Plaza Hotel at different times.

"Visitors From Mamaroneck," centers on Sam and Karen Nash, a long-married couple who are falling out of love. Suite 719 was their honeymoon suite years before, and Karen plans the trip in an attempt to rekindle their romance. However, all does not go as planned, as the two end up more at odds than ever when Karen suspects that Sam is having an affair.

"Visitors From Hollywood," sees movie producer Jesse Kiplinger meet with Muriel Tate, a suburban housewife who used to date Jesse. He invites Muriel to Suite 719, and she's just interested in catching up with her old friend, even though she knows he has a penchant for flirting.

Finally, "Visitors From Forest Hills," centers on Roy and Norma Hubley, who are staying at the Plaza for their daughter Mimsey's wedding. Mimsey, scared to get married, has locked herself in the suite's bathroom and refuses to leave. Roy and Norma frantically try to get her out as guests are arriving at the hotel for the ceremony.
For full show details, please visit the SOAP Theatre website at https://www.soplayers.ca/plaza.html

Show Dates & Times
Thu-Fri, Feb 6-7 at 7:30 pm
Sat, Feb 8 at 2:00 pm and at 7:30 pm
Sun, Feb 9 at 2:00 pm
 
TICKETS:
Single Show Ticket Prices
$26 Adults at the door
$24 Adults in advance
$20 Adults for groups of 10 or more (contact ticket office)
$18 Students with valid Student ID
 
Multi-Show Subscription Savings:
$22 Adults buying tickets to two SOAP productions this season
$20 Adults buying tickets to all three SOAP productions this season
Friday February 14 @ 7:30
DIXIE FRIED HEP KATZ
Venables Alive! Local Artist Series
TICKETS: $20
​Dixie Fried Hep Katz play a mix of traditional and original Rockabilly music and have released two studio albums that excites people of all ages. Touted as "The Future of Rockabilly" by "The Wheelgrinders" recording and touring artists, this young trio consists of Porter Johnson, singer-songwriter guitarist, Kyndra Johnson, Drums-backup vocals songwriter, and, slappin’ upright bass player, Neil Graham. They are heavily influenced by the Sun Records artists and other artists of the '50's including Eddie Cochran, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Duane Eddy and modern rockabilly greats the Stray Cats, The Wheelgrinders, Cousin Harley and Reverend Horton Heat. The Dixie Fried Hep Katz have quickly developed a large following and have set their sites on more recording and touring.
Wednesday February 19 @ 7:30
Ballet Jörgen's
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Presented by Venables Theatre
Sleeping Beauty is one of the world‘s most famous classical ballets and holds a place in the repertoire of virtually every major company. After more than 25 successful years, Ballet Jörgen has created its own unique classical ballet rendition. This major ballet tells the enchanting story of Aurora and her prince complete with its inherently magical qualities and dazzling choreography.

The fairy tale about a young woman placed under a spell to sleep for a hundred years only to be awakened by a kiss is an easily accessible story. It appeals to a child’s imagination and holds a special place in the hearts of adults. The underlying theme is the tug between the forces of good (the Lilac Fairy) and evil (Carabosse), serving as an important thread to the plot. Told in three acts, the ballet benefits from the character development and technical expertise for which Canada’s Ballet Jörgen is known.

Artistic Director and award-winning choreographer Bengt Jörgen focuses on the magical elements and the interpretation of the ballet as a nature allegory: The young woman represents nature, the wicked fairy is winter, who deadens life with pricks of frost until a young man, spring, cuts away the brambles to allow the sun to awaken sleeping nature. Sleeping Beauty by Ballet Jörgen draws on the traditional choreography by Marius Petipa to spin a tale of nature and love that will inspire young and old alike.
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The delightful story will be danced to the original 1890 score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, set to a libretto based on Charles Perrault’s story La Belle au bois dormant. In ensemble with stunning costumes and captivating lighting design, Sleeping Beauty by Ballet Jörgen is guaranteed to provide an evening of entertaining and inspiring live performance.

TICKETS: Adults - $50, Students - $25
Friday February 21 @ 6:30
WALTER EGO
Family Showtime Series
TICKETS: $10
Mr. Walter lives his life alone in his little apartment. One morning, his world is turned upside down... Catapulted into a surrealist world, thrust into absurd twists and turns, Walter is taken on ludicrous adventures and even runs into his Alter Ego! Juggling literally with the world of Magritte, this clownesque and playful creation by L’Aubergine is an invitation to enter the world of dreams where anything is possible. Music, surprises, fantasy and jests await: happiness guaranteed!

​Part of the Family Showtime Series
RupLoops: Magnetic North - Fri Oct 25 @ 6:3-
Will's Jams - Sat Dec 7 @ 2:00
The Baby Tyler Show - Sun Jan 19 @ 2:00
Walter Ego - Fri Feb 21 @ 6:30
Friday March 14 @ 7:30
RICK MILLER'S
BOOM X
Presented by Venables Theatre
In January of 2019, Kidoons' Rick Miller followed up his hit show BOOM with BOOM X (Part 2), the GenX sequel that spans the years 1970-1995. It’s the second in a trilogy of solo multimedia performances, which collectively span 75 years of music, culture, and events on our planet. BOOM X picks up where BOOM left off, at Woodstock in August of ‘69, and takes us all the way to 1995, when the internet began to dominate our lives. Over the course of 100 minutes, Miller plays over 100 colourful characters from the days of disco, the oil crisis, Watergate, the Cold War, video games, punk rock, the (second) British Invasion, and more. 

“STUNNING… A marvellous mashup of media, verbatim theatre, jukebox musical and autobiographical confession” (Globe & Mail)
“A ONE-MAN SHOW MASTER… A multimedia showcase of Rick Miller’s incredibly unique ability to bring all this pop culture to life” (CBC News)
“4 STARS… An immensely entertaining, high energy magic carpet ride with a real genie for a tour guide” (Calgary Herald)
“ASTONISHING… BOOM X is a miracle of timing and technology” (Montreal Gazette)

TICKETS: ​Adult $45, Senior $40, Student $25
Saturday March 15 @ 7:30
JOSH + BEX
Venables Alive! Local Artist Series
Josh + Bex are a Dream Folk duo from the Okanagan Valley of BC. Their spellbinding harmonies and honed yet rustic sound, meet at the intersection of hope and sorrow as they intuitively and vulnerably craft songs that explore the wondrous realm of the human experience. Their sound is an alt folk fusion, reminiscent of Alison Krauss/Robert Plant meets Caamp.

This soul-stirring duo bring a unique synthesis of east and west coast in their warm onstage banter, performance and storytelling. Josh engages the audience, influenced by a broad lineage of eclectic song-smithing, while Bex, approaches the audience with a charmingly introspective aptitude. Together they have woven their flawlessly blended harmonies into their mindful and dynamic performance--presenting a juxtaposition of pin-drop moments with explosions of heart-felt intensity and jubilation.

The pair have consecutively placed in the Kelowna Now's top-three bands/musicians since 2020, giving them wide recognition throughout the Okanagan Valley and beyond. The duo received their festival start, after winning the local Emerging Artist contest, at the internationally acclaimed Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival in 2019. Most recently, they warmed up the stage with Bahama's and The Paper Kites at Red Bird Brewing's Nest Fest '23 and played Kelowna’s premier indie winter festival, Fireside Festival (2018, 2021, 2023). Additionally, they had the opportunity to perform at the Jasper Folk Music Festival in September '23. Catch them this summer, at Saskatchewan's Napatak Ramble, July 5th and 6th.

Josh + Bex released their self-titled EP in 2019. Everything is Everything is Josh + Bex latest full-length dream folk production, released in 2022. Whimsical and illuminating—these songs bridge the audience from the physical to the metaphysical world. They release their newest work—a 5-song EP, Stoned in Paradise, in the spring of 2024. They will take this new collection of songs on the road this spring, summer and fall with western Canadian tours planned in BC, AB and SK.

"Josh + Bex are staples in the BC music scene" - Chris Walker (CBC Daybreak South)
"Josh + Bex are the perfect mix of east and west coast. Together they create a new sound that draws from deep, ancient feelings and places" - Miles Overn (EIKelowna)
"Josh + Bex embody the emotion and energy of the world we live in, and the nature around us. Their music captivates your spirit and ears" - Jen Wagner (The Anchor)

TICKETS: $20
Saturday March 22, 2025 @ 7:30
TOM PETTY TRIBUTE - THE WILDFLOWERS
America's #1 Tom Petty Tribute
Presented by VaughnCo Entertainment
TICKETS: $61
The international touring band The Wildflowers are North America’s #1 Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. 

“Who doesn’t love Tom Petty?” bassist Darryell Stone asked himself one day in 2012 while listening to the radio. There was only one answer he could imagine, “Nobody.” Testing his hypothesis, Stone polled friends, family and fellow musicians how they felt about Petty. The result was always the same. Everyone loves Tom Petty. One of these fellow musicians just happened to be Tom Petty’s doppelganger, guitarist and lead vocalist Jonathan Guthrie. Guthrie was an avid fan and had always fantasized about being a Heartbreaker. As two seasoned musicians and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers fans, there was really only one thing for them to do – form a Tom Petty tribute band.

It wasn’t hard for Stone and Guthrie to find skilled musicians excited about playing in a Tom Petty tribute band. Drummer Steve Lucas, formerly of Feverdog and a bandmate of Stone’s local band, Theatrix, quickly signed on. Lucas brought with him his M-80’s band mate Glenn Freeman. Freeman, who boasts of seeing multiple Tom Petty concerts in the 80s, brought an instrumental cornucopia to the group with keyboards, harmonica, guitar and backing vocals. Lead guitarist Curt Granger rounded out the lineup. With 30+ years experience in Birmingham’s local music scene, Granger has played in such circuit bands as Pyrate, Scream Sophie, and his own solo project, as well as creating a line of world-renowned boutique guitar amplifiers.

The new Tom Petty tribute band rehearsed with one focus – to recreate the music of Tom Petty with precision, attention to detail, and a reverent respect. Parts were studied in great detail, down to inflections in the very way each word of every lyric was sung. Performing locally in the first year, it didn’t take long for the band to be noticed. Word spread quickly, which led to more shows outside the band’s home state, which led to more word of mouth and exposure. Soon the band was gaining interest from venues across the southeast, which led to more travel and more Tom Petty fans discovering them.

Jump ahead 100 shows and The Wildflowers have become one of the most popular tribute shows across the southeast US, and quickly gaining recognition in other regions. Equipped with decades of experience and a passion for Tom Petty’s magic way with songs, The Wildflowers bring music lovers of all stripes what they adore. More Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.
Saturday April 5, 2025 @ 7:30
PIANO HEIST
South Okanagan Concert Series
Lifelong friends, and colleagues, Nico Rhodes, and Patrick Courtin, shocked and appalled by the realization that piano just isn’t cool anymore, set off on a divine quest to redeem the keyboard and reinstate its reputation as the greatest instrument of ALL TIME! Armed with the music of the greatest composers, songwriters and performers of the past 300 years, and the technology of the 21st century – their virtual orchestra D.O.U.G.I. (Digital Orchestral Ultimate Gizmo Intelligence), Nico and Patrick deliver everything from classical piano raptures to bombastic boogie woogie, from romantic piano ballads to 80’s keyboard synth battles in their show Piano Heist! What ensues is a mishmash of theatrical wonder, comedy, audience participation, heartfelt stories, a pinch of history, and a world of musical madness.

​​Part of the 2024/2025 South Okanagan Concert Series
Sunday October 27th 2024- Sycamore String Quartet
Friday November 29th 2024 - O'Celli
Friday January 24th 2025 - Alex Cuba
Saturday April 5th 2025 - Piano Heist​
TICKETS
  • 4 Events - $27.00 each
  • 2-3 Events - $29.50 each
  • Single Event for Sycamore String Quartet, O'Celli & Piano Heist- $32.00 each
  • Single Event for Alex Cuba - $38.00
  • ​Students - $5.00 each​
Saturday April 19 @ 7:30
​OM Oliver Music & Entertainment presents
AMERICAN ROCK LEGENDS
Tribute to John Fogerty, Bruce Springsteen & Bob Seger
Centerfield - John Fogerty Tribute
John Fogerty from CCR is one the most enduring icons of rock music and his music is still loved by everyone everywhere. As John Fogerty says in his hit Creedence Song, “You can’t go wrong if you play a little bit of that Creedence Song” Everyone agrees! Centerfield, starring Dan Hare is the ultimate tribute to the music of John Fogerty and CCR! Re-live the memories of one of the most loved rock music icons of all time as Centerfield authentically re-creates the CCR classics along with the best of Fogerty’s later hits. The Look, the Voice, the Hits. 
 
Dead Man's Town – Bruce Springsteen Tribute 
Watch and listen as the music of the iconic Bruce Springsteen comes alive. The vibe, energy and power of a Springsteen live show is legendary and the Dead Man’s Town experience is committed to delivering every nuance of The BOSS himself. The energy, the sweat, the smiles and of course, the songs that defined ‘the everyman’ over the last five decades. Bruce Springsteen is part of the fabric of popular music providing the backdrop for the memories of millions. Come and relive some of yours with ‘Dead Man’s Town,’ THE ‘Dead On’ tribute to the one, the only BOSS, starring Brad
Lovell. 
 
Night Moves – Bob Seger Tribute                                               
Bob Seger is an American music legend second to none with countless hits loved by millions everywhere! With the powerful vocals required for this show, Night Moves Vancouver starring Dan Hare re-creates Bob Seger of the 70s and 80s when his hits were on every rock radio station in the world.
Night Moves, starring Dan Hare is the ultimate tribute to the music of Bob Seger! Re-live the memories of one of the most loved rock music icons of all time as Night Moves authentically re-creates the Seger classics of the 70s and 80s. The Look, the Voice, the Hits.
TICKETS: $60
Buy 4 or more tickets, $55 each. Use promo code ARL to receive this discount. 
Friday April 25, 2025 @ 7:30
DREAMS / ARRIVAL
Presented by OM Oliver Music & Entertainment
The Ultimate Tribute Show: ABBA and Fleetwood Mac Together for One Unforgettable Night!

Get ready to experience the ultimate tribute show of a lifetime! Dreams/Arrival, the most acclaimed ABBA and Fleetwood Mac tribute band, will be gracing the stage at Venables Theatre.

For over a decade, Dreams/Arrival has been captivating audiences across the globe with their electrifying performances, filling arenas and major venues. Yes, other presenters are bringing these two acts for a single night each and they're just fine. However, this band of artists have been doing this magnificent show for 10 years plus, filling arenas and major venues. They are the gold standard. Now, for one night only, you can witness the magic of ABBA and Fleetwood Mac's iconic music, all in one incredible show. All the hits, all the flash and glamour. Don't miss your chance to hear the most incredibly accurate songs these legendary bands performed live, all for the price of a single ticket.
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Secure your seats now and prepare to be swept away by the music that defined a generation!

TICKETS: $55
May 2, 3, 4, 9 & 10
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Presented by SOAP Theatre
Steel Magnolias is a comedy-drama about the bond among a group of Southern women in Louisiana. As the title suggests, the "female characters are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel".

The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.”

Filled with hilarious repartee and acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

The play is alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters.
For full show details, please visit the SOAP Theatre website at https://www.soplayers.ca/steel.html

Show Dates & Times
Fri-Sat, May 2-3 at 7:30 pm
Sun Matinee, May 4 at 2:00 pm
Fri-Sat, May 9-10 at 7:30 pm
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TICKETS: 
Single Show Ticket Prices
$26 Adults at the door
$24 Adults in advance
$20 Adults for groups of 10 or more (contact ticket office)
$18 Students with valid Student ID
 
Multi-Show Subscription Savings:
$22 Adults buying tickets to two SOAP productions this season
$20 Adults buying tickets to all three SOAP productions this season
Sunday May 11, 2025 @ 7:30
Kootenay Concerts presents
HOTEL CALIFORNIA
The Original Eagles Tribute
Selling out everywhere!
For over three decades now HOTEL CALIFORNIA have been recreating the legendary sound of THE EAGLES, and thrilling audiences all over the world. The band set the bar in 1986, and they’ve remained the industry leading substitute for The Eagles ever since. Playing to huge outdoor and arena audiences, sharing bills with some of rock’s legends, and going places no tribute band has gone before. A long run by any measure, but it begs the question - what makes HOTEL CALIFORNIA so special? Well, incredible lead vocal similarity, intensely accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, and top flight live performances, just for starters. These are the band’s hallmarks, and the foundation on which their reputation has been built. With over a century of collective professional experience in the band today, they’re still going stronger than ever!

HOTEL CALIFORNIA’s show has evolved into a masterful celebration of The Eagles’ music. One of the most game-changing song catalogs in the history of rock n’ roll is performed to perfection before your eyes and ears. The band also offers tons of value-added promotional support and materials to every client, and the confidence that industry insiders have in them has made HOTEL CALIFORNIA one of the world’s most accomplished tribute productions. You can check them out any time you like, but you’ll never want to leave.

If you love The Eagles, then welcome to the Hotel California – you’ve just found the next-best thing.

TICKETS: $55
What's On Stage
Rent the Theatre or Lobby
Tech Specs
Oliver Community Theatre Society
Contact
Venables Theatre is wheelchair accessible, features a T-Coil Hearing Loop for the hearing impaired and allows service dogs in specified seating. Click here for more information.
Venables Theatre
6100 Gala Street
Oliver BC  V0H 1T0
250-498-1626
[email protected]