Silver Star Plein Air Event
Silver Star Mountain Resort 123 Shortt Street, Silver Star Mountain, BC, CanadaExperience the Silver Star Plein Air event, where 20 artists will paint live amidst stunning scenery. Enjoy a day of art, vote for your favorite, and support local talent on August 10th, 2024. Don’t miss the award ceremony and artist meet-and-greet!
Vernon Pride Week
Vernon Pride is a celebration of Queer and Trans joy and community. From August 12th-18th, we host all-ages, 19+, and family-friendly events to encourage awareness of Queer and Trans culture, offer resources, and foster networking opportunities for the Vernon 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Events: 1. August 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm FLAG RAISING AT VERNON CITY HALL […]
WiL@Co: Music at Mackie
Mackie Lake House 7804 Kidston Rd, Coldstream, British Columbia, CanadaMusic at Mackie presents WiL on its outdoor concert stage Aug. 22. WiL is perhaps known best for performing with his long-time drummer Keith Gallant but sometimes adds an accompanying musician when the occasion presents itself. Whether duo, trio or more, WiL mesmerizes listeners with his unusual strumming technique while creating lush, fat and full […]
Riot on the Roof
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaRiot on the Roof is Vernon’s annual alternative arts festival. The festival prioritizes creating exposure for young talent, with this event previously attracting over 400 attendees. Get ready for the epic conclusion to summer 2024! Hosted by the Vernon Public Art Gallery with the support of Local Losers and Becky’s Backdoor Beans, Riot on the […]
Hillside Outlaws: Music at Mackie
Mackie Lake House 7804 Kidston Rd, Coldstream, British Columbia, CanadaMusic at Mackie presents the Hillside Outlaws at the Mackie Lake House on Aug. 29. Since their explosive debut in 2018 with “Country Jukebox”; the duo has been unstoppable, continuously delivering fresh music and captivating live shows. Teaming up with CCMA award-winning producer Jeff Johnson, they push genre boundaries, embodying the true spirit of outlaw […]
Ballet Kelowna Presents The Cowboy Act Suite & Other Works
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society is proud to announce the return of Ballet Kelowna to Vernon with The Cowboy Act Suite & Other Works, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 7:30pm. This upcoming performance featuring work by Vernon’s own Cameron Fraser-Monroe is part of the SPOTLIGHT Dance Series 2024-2025. Touring BC this fall with a promising […]
North Okanagan Celebrates Culture Days
The Arts Council of the North Okanagan (ACNO) is spearheading preparations for the 15th annual nationwide celebration of Culture Days, Sept. 20 to Oct. 13. More than 40 free and by-donation events take place at venues and studios across the North Okanagan. Participating organizations this year include the Vernon Community Arts Centre, Caetani Centre, Okanagan […]
Sundog Festival of Arts and Culture
Polson Park 2704A British Columbia 6, Vernon, BC, CanadaCelebrate the start of Culture Days in BC at the second annual Sundog Festival of Arts and Culture on Sept. 20 and 21 at Polson Park in Vernon, BC. This FREE admission festival, made possible by the Arts Council of the North Okanagan, Tourism Vernon, Regional District of the North Okanagan, the Government of BC […]
VJC presents STEVE MADDOCK BLUES SEXTET
Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, CanadaContinuing the Vernon Jazz Society's 25th anniversary celebrations, the Vernon Jazz Club is thrilled to feature the powerhouse vocalist Steve Maddock Sept. 21. Over the past two decades, Steve Maddock has been steadily establishing himself as one of Canada’s most versatile vocal talents. Whether sharing a concert stage with a 65-piece symphony orchestra, performing with a 10-piece […]
Gallery Vertigo: October Exhibit Ubuntu 5
Gallery Vertigo 2901 - 30 Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaGallery Vertigo opens its main October exhibition Ubuntu 5, featuring the works by five Okanagan artists: Lois Campbell, Bonnie Jackson, Holly Smith, Marry Stebbins, and the late Sandy Sasges. “Ubuntu,” an ancient African term now widely used in South Africa, literally translates as “I am what I am because of who we all are.” It is about community, […]
VDPAC presents As You Like It or The Land Acknowledgement
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society proudly presents As You Like It, or The Land Acknowledgement by Cliff Cardinal, a Toronto’s Crow’s Theatre Production. This opening performance of VDPAC’s 2024-25 SPOTLIGHT Theatre Series takes to the stage on Thursday, October 3rd at 7:30PM. “I have been a fan of Cliff Cardinal’s work for […]
Artist Talk: The Charm of Coloured Pencil Art
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin the Vernon Community Arts Centre for an engaging artist talk with Deborah Vaughan Mitchell, an artist renowned for her beautiful work with coloured pencils. In this 60-minute presentation, Deborah will delve into the world of coloured pencils, exploring their potential as a sophisticated medium for fine art. Deborah will demonstrate the versatility of coloured […]