No shortage of things to do in the South Okanagan this weekend

PENTICTON – Unique outdoor activities, symphony and concert performances, and wine pairing events make up a few of this weekend’s things to do in the South Okanagan.

Disney’s 1992 musical “Newsies” comes to the stage with Soundstage Production's presentation at Penticton Lakeside Resort tonight, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. and tomorrow at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The original musical, inspired by the real life newsboy's strike of 1899 in New York City, made its Broadway debut in 2012, playing more than 1,000 performances before touring. Tickets are $47 and can be purchased from the Penticton Lakeside Resort front desk.

The Four Food Chiefs Wine & Food Pairing event returns to Nk’Mip Cellars located at 1400 Rancher Creek Rd. in Osoyoos on Saturday and Sunday starting at 12 p.m. each day. Learn how to pair great tasting wines with bear, salmon, bitterroot and Saskatoon berry. The Cost is $15.

The new and improved Chute Lake Lodge is hosting moon-lit date night on Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a snowshoe trek around Chute Lake followed by a homemade meal with beer or wine at the lodge. The cost is $75, with a shuttle available to and from the lodge. See the Hoodoo Adventure Company website for more details.

Canadian country music star Paul Brandt makes an appearance at the South Okanagan Events Centre Saturday with doors opening at 6 p.m. The show is part of Brandt’s journey Tour with High Valley and special guest Jess Moskaluke, featuring the Hunter Brothers. Ticket prices are $43, $53, $73, and $99.50. For more information, see the events centre box office website here.

Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents Amadeus, celebrating the work of Mozart on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleland Community Theatre. For more information, see the Okanagan Symphony website here.

Glory Days returns to the Penticton Seniors Drop in Centre today from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. for an evening of dancing and fun. The cost is $7 for members and $8 for non-members.

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