#OkanaganEvents
Belonging: A Reflection on Creative Resistance and Resilience
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaIn our community, oppression, discrimination, and racism persist, motivating local creators to use art as a way to understand and express their personal experiences. Vernon and District Immigrant and Community Services Society invites you to join us May 16th for a special evening at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, where we'll honour these […]
Vernon Folk Roots Music Society Presents Cassie and Maggie
Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, CanadaFrom the deepest roots of Canada and its very earliest musical traditions come Nova Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie, putting their own 21st Century stamp on the Celtic soundtrack of this nation. Exciting and innovative, their talent is surpassed only by the sheer joy they exude in performance. Alternating between Gaelic and English, traditional and […]
Third Annual North Okanagan Children’s Festival
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe 3rd Annual North Okanagan Children’s Festival offers a range of activities for toddlers and school-aged children, such as roving performers, music, interactive play, arts/crafts, workshops, and food trucks. This year's festival features performances by the 360 All Stars and Uzumi Taiko Drummers, as well as various workshops and activities like Baby's First Concert, Nursery […]
Okanagan Military Tattoo: The Sounds of Celebration
Kal Tire Place 3445 43rd Ave, Vernon, BC, Canada"Sounds of Celebration" is a monumental spectacle that unites the world through the universal languages of music and dance. This extraordinary event is a vibrant showcase of festive energy that transcends borders, generations, and backgrounds. With a focus on festive music and boundless energy, this event is designed to bring people of all ages together […]
Okanagan Military Tattoo: The Sounds of Celebration
Kal Tire Place 3445 43rd Ave, Vernon, BC, Canada"Sounds of Celebration" is a monumental spectacle that unites the world through the universal languages of music and dance. This extraordinary event is a vibrant showcase of festive energy that transcends borders, generations, and backgrounds. With a focus on festive music and boundless energy, this event is designed to bring people of all ages together […]
Music at Mackie Lake House
Mackie Lake House 7804 Kidston Rd, Coldstream, British Columbia, CanadaMusic at Mackie 2024 Concert Series kicks off the season with Under the Rocks bluegrass band on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Hailing from Kelowna, Canada, Under the Rocks has emerged from a city with no other bluegrass acts to become one of Canada’s premier bluegrass bands. Featuring acoustic guitar (Jordan Klassen), fiddle (Chloe Davidson), banjo […]
Sveva Caetani Recapitulation Talk by Art Historian Adriana Davies
Caetani Centre 3401 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin Adriana A. Davies, PhD, for an artist’s talk about artist Sveva Caetani and her Recapitulation Series, June 6 in the Caetani Centre Gallery. The topic will be Re-evaluating Sveva Caetani’s Masterwork the Recapitulation Series: From Medieval Mysticism to the Space Age. In her talk, Davies will discuss Sveva’s personal and artistic journey and re-appraise […]
Gallery Vertigo: Open for Change by aj jaeger
Gallery Vertigo 2901 - 30 Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaYou are cordially invited to attend the opening reception for OPEN FOR CHANGE by aj jaeger on June 6, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Gallery Vertigo. aj will provide a short talk about her art and inspiration for this exhibit. In addition, the work of Catherin Acutt will be shown in the "Featured […]
Rail Trail Plein Air Event
Okanagan Rail TrailThe Arts Council of the North Okanagan presents The Rail Trail Plein Air Event – Sunday, June 9th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Paint outdoors & explore nature with your brush in hand! Starting at KM 0 of the beautiful Okanagan Rail Trail in Vernon and extending into Lake Country, artists will explore the trail and seek out a spot to paint for the day. This event is free and open to all ages and abilities.
National Indigenous Peoples Day & Summer Solstice
Allan Brooks Nature Centre 250 Allan Brooks Way, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaCelebrate the Summer Solstice and National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Allan Brooks Nature Centre. Join us for a vibrant celebration of the Summer Solstice, presented in partnership with Silver Star Rotary. This special event falls on National Indigenous Peoples Day, offering a unique opportunity to honour the changing seasons and Indigenous traditions. Special Guest […]
Opening for Auction Preview at the VPAG
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us on June 26th for the Opening Reception of the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts auction preview! The VPAG invites the community to attend this reception to preview the spectacular pieces that will be available for auction at the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts. Light bites and drinks will be served and entry is […]
Teddy Bear Tea at Mackie Lake House
Mackie Lake House 7804 Kidston Rd, Coldstream, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for a family-friendly teddy bear tea party at Mackie Lake House! Enjoy sandwiches, ‘tea,’ and desserts. Stick around for story time and a walk to Fulton Forest. Parents, accompany your children with a ticket. Stuffed animals only—our local deer don’t appreciate dogs. Late July event; dress accordingly and bring sunscreen.