Penticton, BC

The Barking Parrot

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The Barking Parrot is a lakeside Penticton pub and entertainment venue at the resort with recurring live music and events. Rock, pop, cover bands, acoustic acts and DJs all fit the 21+ room, which rewards versatility and a strong nightlife feel. Performers should be ready to work a mixed tourist and local crowd rather than a narrowly defined scene.

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250-493-9753

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Acoustic, DJ, Pop, Rock
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21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC V2A 7M5, Canada
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250-493-9753
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