Let’s Do Something — Oct. 9, 2025

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TODAY

• 10 a.m. — It’s McCain French Fry Day in the Keystone Centre grounds until 4 p.m. This is a drive-through event, so swing by and grab your fries and consider making a donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities Manitoba to make a real difference in a family’s life. Help support families with sick or injured children staying at RMHC Manitoba.

• 1:30 p.m. — Taoist Tai Chi meets every Thursday afternoon at Trinity United Church (1515 Sixth St.) until 3 p.m. (Note: no meeting Oct. 9).

• 2 p.m. — The Brandon Riverbank is excited to invite the community to the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the Peter Sawatzky Sculpture Garden from 2 to 5 p.m. This past year has brought us many completed sculptures on the grounds, and we are so excited to pull together a celebration to honour the progress on this project. Three major sculptures were placed this year: the Caribou Plaza; Curious Black Bear; Lovebird Blue Herons.

• 5 p.m. — Join us at WIS Multicultural Centre (403 13th St.) for Global Café Meet Up every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Hang out, laugh, snack and join a chill mix of games, music, crafts and surprises, Just some good fun. For more information, visit Westman Immigrant Services.

• 6 p.m. — Take Back the Night event will begin at Princess Park at 6 p.m. and end at the Mingling Area in the Knowles-Douglas Students’ Union Centre.

FRIDAY

• 8 a.m. — The Manitoba Quarter Horse Association Thanksgiving Classic will be held over the long weekend at the Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence at the Keystone Centre featuring numerous 2D Share the Wealth Jackpots with added money; costume classes — lead line and open. MRCHBA Select Sire Futurity Classes and Appaloosa Horse Club show.

• 9 a.m. — The Brandon Farmers’ Market takes place every Friday at The Town Centre (800 Rosser Ave.) with seasonal produce, baking, jams and jellies, pickling, crafts and more until 4 p.m. This farmers’ market runs year-round.

• 7 p.m. — Brandon Wheat Kings host the Vancouver Giants at Assiniboine Credit Union Place. Tickets available at the box office or visit the Brandon Wheat Kings website at chl.ca/whl-wheatkings.

• 7:30 p.m. — The Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium presents “The Shape of a Girl,” by Joan MacLeod. Tickets are available at wmca.ca or by calling 204-728-9510 or in person at the WMCA box office.

• 7:30 p.m. — “The Mountain” plays at the Evans Theatre (Brandon University). Admission is $6. Cash only. All concession items $2.

SATURDAY

• 7:30 a.m. — The Manitoba Quarter Horse Association Thanksgiving Classic will be held over the long weekend at the Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence at the Keystone Centre featuring numerous 2D Share the Wealth Jackpots with added money; costume classes — lead line and open. MRCHBA Select Sire Futurity Classes and Appaloosa Horse Club show.

• 10 a.m. — Westman Filipino Community presents a Thanksgiving Day Celebration at the North End Community Centre (1313 Stickney Ave.) at 10 a.m. Kicks off with Zumbia with Lucia Bravo ($10 registration free); AyalaLand and Royal LePage Real Estate presentation; line dance ($10 fee); Community Futures presentation; Thanksgiving potluck; trivia night and 50/50 raffle draw.

• 11 a.m. — Chocolate and Coffee Tasting as part of the Fair Trade Month celebration takes place at Ten Thousand Villages (829 Rosser Ave.) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (come and go). Savour the rich flavours of Fair Trade Camino chocolate paired with Level Ground coffee at this special celebration. Free tasting, games for all ages, exclusive discounts and a fabulous door prize.

• 1 p.m. — The grand reopening of the Sportsplex Arena (30 Knowlton Dr.) will take place from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Opening ceremony at 1 p.m.; free public skate at 1:15 p.m.; refreshment break followed by a free disco skate with live DJ at 3 p.m. Free skate rentals available. The event is free to attend.

• 1 p.m. — The Brandon Hills Model Railway Club meets every Saturday at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (H-hut) from 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission, but donations are welcome. Contact Barry at 204-724-7603; Erich at 204-761-1244 or Tony at 204-761-2631.

• 7:30 p.m. — “The Mountain” plays at the Evans Theatre (Brandon University). Admission is $6. Cash only. All concession items $2.

• 7:30 p.m. — Old Tyme Dances for the fall — It’s Steppin’ Out Dance, at the Royal Canadian Legion No. 3, Brandon from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Live music by our local band, Nite Life. Light lunch will be served. All are welcome. Any questions, call Barbara Cowan at 204-728-5636 or Dolores Hardy at 204-727-4999. Come out and enjoy fellowship and fun while kicking up your heels.

SUNDAY

• 8 a.m. — The Manitoba Quarter Horse Association Thanksgiving Classic will be held over the long weekend at the Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence at the Keystone Centre featuring numerous 2D Share the Wealth Jackpots with added money; costume classes — lead line and open. MRCHBA Select Sire Futurity Classes and Appaloosa Horse Club show.

• 2 p.m. — “The Mountain” plays at the Evans Theatre (Brandon University). Admission is $6. Cash only. All concession items $2.

• 4 p.m. — Brandon Wheat Kings host the Swift Current Broncos at Assiniboine Credit Union Place. Tickets available at the box office or visit the Brandon Wheat Kings website at chl.ca/whl-wheatkings.

• 6:30 p.m. — Sardar Patel Cultural Group presents Navratri 2025 by Suniel Patel in the Manitoba Room at the Keystone Centre at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 (cash only).

MONDAY

• 7:30 a.m. — The Manitoba Quarter Horse Association Thanksgiving Classic will be held over the long weekend at the Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence at the Keystone Centre featuring numerous 2D Share the Wealth Jackpots with added money; costume classes — lead line and open. MRCHBA Select Sire Futurity Classes and Appaloosa Horse Club show.

• 10 a.m. — Join us for line dancing at Seniors for Seniors (311 Park Ave. East). Level 1: easy beginner, no experience, Mondays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m.; Level 2: advanced, some experience is recommended, understanding of basic steps and terminology, Mondays or Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in classes or punch cards can be purchased. Members, $4; non-members, $6. For more info, call Marilyn at 204-679-8081.

• 6:30 p.m. — UCT Bingo takes place every Monday at 205 College Ave. Doors open at 4 p.m., with early-bird start at 6:30 p.m. and regular games at 7:10 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds stay in Brandon for needs in the community.

• 6:30 p.m. — Women in Harmony rehearses on Mondays at Trinity United Church in Brandon (1515 Sixth St.). If you would like to check out a rehearsal to see if singing barbershop music with a dynamic and welcoming group of women is for you, join us Mondays at 7 p.m. For more information, call Naomi at 204-724-5152 or email womeninharmony1975@gmail.com.

TUESDAY

• 10 a.m. — The annual Halloween Hop returns to the city from Oct. 14 to 31, offering the community a chance to enjoy frightful fun while supporting local charities. Taking part in the festivities are Alternative Choice Garden (34th Street and Patricia Avenue), The Green Spot (1451 Rosser Ave.) and Livingstone Outdoor (1619 Byng Ave.). Each location has prepared festive displays and seasonal attractions. The Green Spot has created a bale maze while Livingstone Outdoor is hosting its popular Haunted House with eerie rooms, special effects and jump scares. For younger visitors, a special “no scare” hour will run nightly from 6 to 7 p.m. Alternative has a haunted greenhouse selfie station, storybook corner and game zone with Yardzee, Tic-Tac-Toe and more. Participants can pick up a Halloween Hop passport at any of the three locations.

• 11:45 a.m. — The Rotary Club of Brandon #1344 meets regularly the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Canad Inns Brandon. For more information, contact Don at 204-729-7188.

• 5 p.m. — Global Café Rhythm & Roots takes place at WIS Multicultural Centre (403 13th St.) from 5 to 7 p.m. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of global traditions, from crafts to snacks, stories to dance. Today features Colombia. For more information, visit Westman Immigrant Services.

• 7:30 p.m. — Park Community Centre is hosting Michael McGovern from Glasgow, Scotland. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 if bought in advance and $30 at the door. Ticket information through HomeRoutes.ca or by calling 204-721-2205.

WEDNESDAY

• 1:30 p.m. — Come and join us for line dancing at Seniors for Seniors (311 Park Ave. East). Level 2: advanced; some experience is recommended, understanding of basic steps and terminology. Mondays or Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in classes or punch cards are available for purchase. Members, $4; non-members, $6. For more information, call Marilyn at 204-679-8081.

• 7 p.m. — Taoist Tai Chi at Trinity United Church (1515 Sixth St.) every Wednesday evening until 8:30 p.m. Our leaders will guide you through the practice, which is part of an ancient tradition dating back to the 13th century. (Note: No meeting on Oct. 8.)

• 7 p.m. — Join us for Daly After Dark, candlelight tours Oct. 15, 22, 24, or 29 at Daly House Museum (122 18th Street). Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 204-727-1722.

• 7:30 p.m. — Brandon University School of Music presents Nora Wilson on trombone and Danielle Guina, piano. Nora Wilson, associate professor of low brass, will be presenting a recital of music for trombone at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Donations for the Samaritan House will be accepted at this concert. All are welcome.

AT THE CLUBS

(Note: Information subject to change after print deadline).

• Lady of the Lake (135-B 17th St. North) — Adam Johnson will be performing an intimate acoustic set on Friday at the Lady at 8 p.m. $5 cover. Live music giveaways. Reservations by calling 204-726-8785.

• The 40 (210 18th St. North, Brandon) — Friday night The Fixer and Teknosis are coming to The 40 on their Ugly Knots Tour. This show will also be featuring locals Numbskull and Jade. Doors open at 9 p.m. with $10 cover at the door. Saturday will feature Along For The Ride for one night only. These are 18+ events. Photo ID is required.

• Sand Hills Casino (777 Sand Hill Dr., Carberry) — Darren Lavallee plays some country/fiddle music on Friday and Saturday in the Oasis Bar and Grill. Live and always free.

• Georgie’s Lounge at the Keystone Motor Inn (1050 18th St.) — Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight, there is karaoke in Georgie’s Lounge.

• Eagles Nest Bar & Grill (3500 McDonald Ave.) — Get ready for a night of non-stop reggaeton and urban vibes on Saturday at the Eagles Nest. Live performances by David Gomez and Devier Gomez. This is an 18+ event. Entry fee is $15 cash only.

• Great Western Roadhouse (1125 18th St. at Canad Inns) — It’s a Dirtybird House Party on Friday at the Roadhouse. Doors open at 9 p.m. DJ Dirtybird is back. On Mondays at the Roadhouse, it’s Poker Night. Free to play. Doors open at 7 p.m. Play until there is a winner.

• Houstons Country Roadhouse (3130 Victoria Ave.) — Saturday is the return of the King … Turbulence. Drink specials all night. Free cover until 10:30 p.m. Upcoming: Oct. 18, Jess Moskaluke.

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

• Daly House Museum (122 18th St., Brandon) — Built in 1882, original home of Brandon’s first mayor, Thomas Mayne Daly. Artifacts include a collection of late 19th-century and early 20th-century furnishings, First World War memorabilia. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors and youth (6-18); family (up to two adults and three children), $13; children under five, free. For more info, visit dalyhousemuseum.ca or call 204-727-1722. New exhibit: “Wish You Were Here: Greetings from Brandon” postcard exhibition takes place at the museum until Saturday.

• Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (Unit 2, 710 Rosser Ave., Brandon) — Manitoba’s oldest centre for visual art and one of Canada’s first since 1907. The AGSM boasts two exhibition spaces, an art school and gift shop that supports more than 60 local Manitoba artists. In the Main Gallery are two exhibitions: “8 Rooms,” featuring the animated film by Anita Lebeau, and seven other Manitoba artists, and “Ancestral Aviators,” by Kevin Conlin on display until Nov. 22. Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Free admission to visit the galleries. For more information, visit agsm.ca.

• 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum (within the Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Ave. Please use 11th Street door) — Open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed for lunch. Also open by appointment by calling 204-717-4579. Visit our websites: 26fdregmuseum.ca or 12mbdragoons.com.

• Brandon General Museum and Archives (19 Ninth St., Unit 101) — Attractions include the Brandon History Hall, Manitoba Telephone History, the BJ Hales Natural History Collection and rotating exhibits celebrating Brandon’s roots. Join us for another edition of our Show & Tell speaker series and Barbara Andrew’s presentation, “The Unexpected Legacy of John Lane and His Junior Birders,” on Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. This special talk will be held in the BJ Hales Gallery. These presentations are by donation, and we recommend that you RSVP by calling 204-717-1514. Guided visits are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Admission by donation. Booking in advance is recommended. Phone 204-717-1514 or email bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca.

• Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) (Brandon Municipal Airport, Highway 10, 1.6 kilometres north of Brandon) — Canada’s only air museum solely dedicated to the preservation of those who trained and fought for the British Commonwealth during the Second World War. Open seven days a week from 1 to 4 p.m. The museum will remain open until Remembrance Day (Nov. 11) with a free open house and reopen again April 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. Our gallery has new interpretive displays explaining the Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Visitors will be invited to travel back to the 1940s while touring a Second World War-vintage hangar serving as a display for aircraft, vehicles, and hundreds of artifacts from that era. RCAF members who lost their lives during the Second World War are honoured on the museum’s RCAF Second World War Memorial Wall. For more information, call the museum at 204-727-2444 or visit us on Facebook.

• Royal Canadian Artillery Museum (Building N-118 Patricia Rd., CFB Shilo) — Discover “WWII Command Posts,” a temporary exhibit at the RCA Museum, showcasing Canada’s mobile command vehicles and their role in co-ordinating artillery and communications during the Second World War. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and students; children under six are free. Phone 204-765-3000 (ext. 3570) or email RCAMuseum@forces.gc.ca.

• Killarney’s Heritage Home for the Arts (44 Water Ave., Killarney) — Killarney-Turtle Mountain Arts Council’s gallery is in the Heritage Home for the Arts. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.; closed all statutory holidays. Special tours can be arranged by calling 204-554-0023. You can also visit Killarney-Turtle Mountain Arts Council on Facebook, @killarneyarts on Instagram or our website at killarneyarts.com.

• ArtsForward (293 Mountain Ave., Neepawa) — ArtsForward is the central arts venue in Neepawa in visual, literary, performing and material arts. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday; closed on weekends.

• Virden Pioneer Home Museum (390 King St. West, Virden) — Enjoy our wealth of local history as you explore what life looked like in Victorian Canada. Available for tours in September by appointment only. For more information, email virdenpioneermuseum@wcgwave.ca or call 204-748-1659.

• Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art (2021 Victoria Ave.) — Join us for the opening reception of “SHIFT/WORK: Portraits of Precarity,” an exhibition by Lisa Wood with Renata Truelove, Michael Vachon and Dhairya Vaidys on Thursday at 7 p.m.

• Arts Mosaic (425 Sixth Ave. South, CP Station Historic Centre, Virden) is thrilled to announce their next exhibition, “Edge of West,” by Glenda Cairns Poirier. Exhibition runs until Oct. 31. For more information, visit artsmosaic.ca or call 204-748-3014 or email artsmosaic@outlook.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Oct. 16 — Brandon Wheat Kings host the Kamloops Blazers at 7 p.m. at Assiniboine Credit Union Place. Tickets available at the box office or visit the Brandon Wheat Kings website at chl.ca/whl-wheatkings/

• Oct. 16 — Minnedosa Expressions Concert Series presents Quinton Blair live at the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre with some up-tempo, boot-stompin’ brand of country music. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and available at the Minnedosa Regional Library or online at Eventbrite.ca. Cash bar available.

• Oct. 16-18 — Manitoba Rodeo Cowboys Association finals will be held over the weekend in the Assiniboine Credit Union Agricultural Centre at 7 p.m. nightly. Only 800 tickets available each night. Contact tickets@mrcarodeo.com

• Oct. 16-18 — Mecca Productions presents “The Magical Land of Oz” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Shows Oct. 16 and 17 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tickets are available at wmca.ca or by calling 204-728-9510 or in person at the WMCA box office.

• Oct. 17 — Central Senior Dances return to the Central Community Centre (529 Fourth St.) every Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Music by Prairie Fire. Coffee and cookies to follow. Cost is $15 per person. For more information, contact Donald Livesley at 431-763-5470 or Albert Sangster 204-761-2938.

• Oct. 17-18 — Join us for a spooky hike through the Hanbury Hill trails. Listen to spooky tales through the trees, and watch out for creatures in the shadows. Hike will conclude with a campfire and treats and everyone can share their own stories. Takes place at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex multi-purpose room. Various time slots. Spots are limited, so register early by calling 204-729-2471. Cost is $10 per person.

• Oct. 18 — Blue Rodeo: Lost Together, The 40th Anniversary Tour takes place in the Assiniboine Credit Union Place at the Keystone Centre at 8 p.m.

• Oct. 18 — Club 77 dance will take place tonight at Mera Hall, Monterey Estates with music by Straight Up Country from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Admission is $15. Lunch will be served. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 204-729-9301.

• Oct. 18 — Brandon’s Vinyl Record and Collectible Show and Sale takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3 (banquet hall) (560 13th St. East) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entry fee is $3; 14 and under are free. For more information, contact Mike 204-441-7366 or Tony 204-728-0152.

• Oct. 18 — Women in Harmony presents Fifty Years of Peace, Love and Harmony at Knox United Church (451 18th Street) from 2-5 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of music and memories. We will be joined by Westman Homeschool Choir. The concert will also include the drawing of our Wine Raffle, a Rainbow Raffle and a 50/50 draw. Tickets are $15 and available by contacting Carla 204-728-4746 or Denise 204-761-6366 or also available at the door.

• Oct. 18 — Friends of Riding Mountain National Park present Creepy Hollow Hauntings, Halloween fun for all ages including kids’ crafts, Halloween barbecue, games, treats, kids’ movie and a scavenger hunt. Event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Oct. 18 — Join us for an immersive murder mystery of secrets and suspense as we dive into a chilling who-dun-it using Hunt A Killer: Lakeside Slaughter at the Brandon Public Library (downtown branch, 710 Rosser Ave.) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages 14+. Examine clues, unravel motives and piece together the puzzle to uncover the truth behind a mysterious death at a seemingly peaceful camp. Registration is required by calling 204-727-6648 or email programs@wmrl.ca.

• Oct. 18 — Echoes of the Past: A Paranormal Investigation takes place at Daly House Museum at 7 p.m. Step beyond the velvet ropes and into the shadows of history with the Winnipeg Paranormal Group as we host an exclusive after-hours investigation at Daly House Museum, built in 1882. Space is limited. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

• Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26 — Brandon’s Big One Arts and Craft Sale is back for its 36th annual edition at the Keystone Centre. Over two weekends, you can find 175 booths filled with talented artisans, makers, bakers and food vendors from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, all showcasing their handmade creations. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission at the door is $5; children 12 and under are free. Part of the proceeds from the door go to the BRHC Foundation and CancerCare Brandon.

• Oct. 21— The Westman Youth Choir’s final concert will take place at First Presbyterian Church (339 12th Street) at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15; 12 years and under are free. The concert is sponsored by The Rotary Club of Brandon.

• Oct. 21— The Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium presents Paula Cole and Sophie B. Hawkins at 7:30 p.m. Two trailblazing voices of the ‘90s celebrated for their genre-defying artistry in pop and jazz. Tickets are available at wmca.ca or by calling 204-728-9510 or in person at the WMCA box office.

• Oct. 23 — Brandon Chamber Players presents Songs from the Porch at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall (QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th St.) at 7:30 p.m. This concert includes exclusively tunes composed by Diogo Peixoto, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring Brazilian pianist and composer Eloa Goncalves, Diogo Peixoto on guitar, Marika Galea on bass, Eric Platz on percussion and Luis Deniz on saxophone.

• Oct. 25 — Prairie 21 hosts a dance at Mera Hall, Monterey Estates (40 Mockingbird Dr.) from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Music by Slim Jim Trio. Dry bar. $20 at the door. For information, call Kareen at 204 724-9760.

• Oct. 25 — Brandon Wheat Kings host the Lethbridge Hurricanes at 6 p.m. at Assiniboine Credit Union Place. Tickets available at the box office or visit the Brandon Wheat Kings website at chl.ca/whl-wheatkings/

• Oct. 26 — Prairie Lights Quartet featuring Kerry DuWors and Emilee Martek, violins; Robert Richardson, viola and Laura Jones, cello presents The Golden Age of Stage and Screen at First Presbyterian church (339 12th St.) at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door; $15 in advance; children under 12 are free. For advanced tickets, call 204-727-5874.

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