Upcoming Events

From the Vernon Morningstar: "You may have heard of Jazzercise, and other activities aimed at improving health. But a new program in town is using the power of voice to to aid wellness. Singersizing comes to the Halina Centre, starting Monday, March 23, with sessions to continue each Monday following, from 2 to 3 p.m.

🎉🌮 Join Us for a Festive Cinco de Mayo Celebration! 🌮🎉
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us at the Schubert Centre for a day full of fun, food, and great company!

🗓 Tuesday, May 5
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome!
🎶 Event Highlights:
• 8:30 a.m. – Themed Zumba
• 10:00 a.m. – Silver Song Group
• 11:30 a.m. – Taco Bar
• 1:00 p.m. – Dancing with live music by Robert King ($5 entry) & drinks with the purchase of food

Join the City of Vernon Climate Action and Emergency Services departments for a workshop specifically for service providers to discuss emergency preparedness and resiliency in your organizations. This workshop will cover the topics like grab and go bags, emergency plan and leave room for open discussions about emergency preparedness with other service providers. Registration and all materials are free, and door prizes will be randomly given out throughout the workshop. Snacks and refreshments will be provided!

Join the City of Vernon Climate Action and Emergency Services departments for a workshop about resiliency and emergency preparedness. This workshop will cover the basics of making a grab and go bag, creating your emergency plan and discussing how you and your network can be prepared for emergencies like wildfires, flood risks and more. Registration and all materials are free, and door prizes will be randomly given out throughout the workshop.

SPICE up your life, get FIT, and have some FUN! Join Belly Dance classes in the Egyptian style with Kesavah.

There are two different classes to choose from:
Foundations - Learn all of the basics needed for your belly dance journey. Discover Middle Eastern music & rhythms, learn new movements & stretches, and pull it all together with fun and playful combos & choreography. You can take Foundations as many times as you want, it’s different every time.

From the Vernon Morningstar: "Dust off your boot and get ready to kick it up with Country Dance Nights coming weekly. Rustler's Table at Vernon's Historic O'Keefe Ranch will be hosting local musician and singer Marv Machura and welcoming guests to the dance floor, 7-9 pm. "I will be performing all the great country dance music from artists like Allan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Brooks and Dunn, etc." said Machura. It will be a two-stepping good time for all those who love to listen to and dance to country music.

The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

We have a diverse group of really nice people who enjoy each other's company and benefit from professional and personal development at the same time. Come check us out!

$54.50 Per Person
Including fees & taxes

Get ready to experience just how SWEET REGGAE can be.

SWEET REGGAE: The Ultimate Experience is a masterful fusion of classic reggae anthems and original soon-to-be hit songs, performed by Gold Mynd with the Reggae Revolution Band featuring Mistah*D* and other special guests.

SWEET REGGAE: The Ultimate Experience will leave you humming and singing long after the show's conclusion.

Get your plants for the season - perennials, annuals, vegetables and more at the annual Armstrong Garden Club Plant Sale. Proceeds help to fund local community organizations.

Please join us for a screening of the Japanese short film "Itadakimasu", subtitled by the Vernon Japanese Heritage School, as well as DIY cultural activities, taiko drumming, food and fun! See our project website at vjcs.my.canvas.site/itadakimasu-en.

Author-illustrator Brittany Watson presents The Mischief of Griff!

Come to Coles Village Green Shopping Centre on Saturday, May 9th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a special family-friendly literary event in Vernon.

A festival of culture is coming your way! Bring the whole family to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Chinese culture. Watch stunning live performances, get creative with traditional arts and crafts, and test your skills with Chinese games. Don't forget to come hungry - we’ll have a variety of authentic Chinese food and a serene tea tasting experience waiting for you.

$49.75 Adult
*includes fees & tax

The Hip Experience is dedicated to faithfully recreating the live sound and energy of The Tragically Hip. Hailing from Toronto, the band is led by frontman Derek Lathrop and features some of the city's finest musicians, including Dave Deveaux on lead guitar and vocals, Ian B. Garcia on rhythm guitar and vocals, and Paul Whiteside on bass and backing vocals.

Experience the symphony that changed music forever. Shocking at the time of its premiere with its emotional intensity, today Beethoven’s 5th is one of the world’s most recognizable works of art. After more than a decade, the OSO returns to this iconic masterpiece to close the season with a monument of musical expression. This concert also features the Okanagan Symphony Chorus in Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass, a profound and expressive journey, full of soaring melodies and walls of sonic power.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the music of ABBA as ABRA Cadabra returns to Vernon for a lively, family-friendly evening of classic pop favourites.

For more than 25 years, ABRA Cadabra has been performing the timeless hits of ABBA for audiences around the world. The production features a live band, powerful vocals, detailed costumes, and engaging multimedia that faithfully recreates the look and sound fans know and love.

$59.00 Adult
$49.00 Senior
$49.00 Student
Includes fees & charges

John Wing is a comedy veteran in the truest sense of the word. Originally from Sarnia, Ontario, John has been making audiences laugh for over four decades, earning his place as one of Canada’s most accomplished and widely respected stand-up comedians.

Bring the family and join us for a fun, creative Saturday morning. Saturday Family Art Drop-Ins are designed for children ages 3+ and their caregivers, offering a welcoming space to explore art together, try new materials, and enjoy the creative process side by side.

Each month features a new hands-on art project, with simple guidance and plenty of room for imagination and play. All materials are provided—just come dressed for mess and ready to create!

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Upcoming Dates:
• April 18
• May 16
• June 20

Get ready to rock out with two killer bands bringing the heat!

Get ready for a high-energy night of live rock at ANAF #5 in Vernon!

Join us on Saturday, May 16th for a rockin’ double bill featuring Vernon’s own Headway and Kelowna’s Crush XO. Two bands and a full night of electrifying music you won’t want to miss.

Tickets:
🎟️ $20 in advance (available on Eventbrite or at the bar)
🎟️ $25 at the door

Details:
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM
🎸 Show starts at 7:00 PM

Calgary blues lifer Ray Lemelin grew up in a Quebec family of musicians, learned his craft at the feet of legends at the King Eddy, and now leads The Matinee Kings — a four-piece that plays blues and roots the way it's meant to be heard: loud, soulful, and in a room small enough to feel it.

$16.00 All Seats
Includes fees & charges

They’re Back!

Straight from Underpantsburg, The Merry Marching Band is a musical joyride like no other! What do you get when a pompous (and slightly clueless) bandleader leads a rowdy brass band on a whirlwind tour from Rio to the Red Planet? A high-energy explosion of music, mischief, and clowning that will have young audiences laughing, grooving, and drumming along.