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Caetani Centre – Guided Tours
Join our interpreters at our 129-year-old heritage house museum near downtown Vernon for Guided Tours. Discover the intriguing story and legacy of the Caetani family, descendants of Italian royalty. Learn why Leone Caetani, an Italian prince and duke, left his royal titles and family fortune behind to move to Vernon with his beautiful, young mistress […]
Silver Star Museum Summer Events
This summer, the Silver Star Museum is hosting tours and presentations every weekend. Join experts and Silver Star locals to deepen your understanding of the mountain. The majority of tours depart at 10 am from the Museum tent near the SilverStar Ticket Office, however, please visit the event website to see further details on each […]
Historic Downtown Mural Tours
The Museum & Archives of Vernon (MAV) is thrilled to announce that their summer historic downtown mural tours are set to begin again on July 20, 2024. Every Tuesday evening and Saturday morning until August 20, the museum will offer two alternating tours around different parts of downtown, led by their keen summer student reprising […]
Silver Star Summer Music Series
Silver Star Summer Music Series brings FREE concerts over 13 Saturday afternoons in late June to mid-September from 2 pm to 5 pm on the Nokian Community Stage. The Silver Star Summer Music Series continues: July 20 - Steve Smith and other artists July 27 - Norsu, Hot Sax and The Boom Booms August 3 […]
VPAG July-Sept Exhibitions
The Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG) opens two new exhibitions featuring renowned artists Glenn Clark and Lana Schuster from July 25th to September 17th 2024. Descent Into Classicism by Glenn Clark features portraits that are large-scale and exquisitely modelled. Many paintings depict the personification of the struggle for the environment, resulting in death and nature’s […]
Awakening the Spirit Art Show
he Vernon Community Arts Centre is proud to welcome back The Canadian Mental Health Association for the 21st Annual Awakening the Spirit Art Show & Sale, celebrating the creative talents of people living with mental illness. Art has a therapeutic quality that has proven to benefit the mental health of individuals. Artwork on display is from those living […]
Carr’s Landing Art Tour
Enjoy a day of scenic views wonderful art and fantastic wine. Celebrating its 20th year, the Carr's Landing Art Tour will be happening on July 27th & 28th and August 3rd & 4th from 10 am to 4 pm. This popular self-guided tour invites visitors to go behind the scenes to observe professional artists’ workspaces […]
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Gallery Vertigo Perspectives
Gallery Vertigo Perspectives comprises artwork created by members of the North Okanagan Federation of Canadian Artists, a community of over 60 artists from the North Okanagan area, including emerging artists through to highly proficient professional artists. Perspectives can be interpreted literally - as artists we play with the perspective we see around us in a […]
9 events,
Clanna Morna: Music at Mackie
Clanna Morna: Music at Mackie
Music at Mackie presents Clanna Morna as part of the outdoor summer concert music series at the Mackie Lake House on August 1. Hailing from the occupied territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ nations (Victoria, BC in Canada), Clanna Morna brings their take on the Celtic Traditional genre to the west coast. Their sound […]
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Vernon Arts Summer School
The Vernon Community Arts Centre (VCAC) presents the inaugural Vernon Arts Summer School, a series of six dynamic 5-day workshops for adults spanning diverse artistic backgrounds. Scheduled for the first two weeks of August, Vernon Arts Summer School offers a unique opportunity for artists to dive deep into their creative passions in an uninterrupted, immersive […]
9 events,
Silver Star Plein Air Event
Silver Star Plein Air Event
Experience 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!
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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 […]
6 events,
WiL@Co: Music at Mackie
WiL@Co: Music at Mackie
Music 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 […]
6 events,
Riot on the Roof
Riot on the Roof
Riot 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 […]
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Hillside Outlaws: Music at Mackie
Hillside Outlaws: Music at Mackie
Music 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 […]