Let’s Do Something — Oct. 16, 2025

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TODAY

• 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 with every $5 entry fee going toward Habitat for Humanity. Livingstone Outdoor is hosting its popular Haunted House Oct. 22-25 and Oct. 27-30 with eerie rooms, special effects and jump scares Monday to Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. For younger visitors, a special “no-scare” hour will run nightly from 6 to 7 p.m. Admission $10 for ages 12 and up; $7 for children under 12 with proceeds to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westman and Habitat for Humanity. Alternative has a haunted greenhouse selfie station, storybook corner and game zone with Yardzee, Tic-Tac-Toe and more. Family pass $10 with 100 per cent of proceeds to Westman Dreams for Kids. On Oct. 24 from 1-4 p.m., the Brandon Wheat Kings will visit to meet fans and take photos. Participants can pick up a Halloween Hop passport at any of the three locations.

• 1:30 p.m. — Taoist Tai Chi meets every Thursday afternoon at Trinity United Church (1515 Sixth St.) until 3 p.m.

• 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.

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

• 7 p.m. — 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.

• 7 p.m. — 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

• 7 p.m. — Mecca Productions presents “The Magical Land of Oz” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Tickets are available at wmca.ca or by calling 204-728-9510 or in person at the WMCA box office.

FRIDAY

• 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.

• 1:30 p.m. — 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.

• 7 p.m. — 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

• 7 p.m. — Mecca Productions presents “The Magical Land of Oz” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Tickets are available at wmca.ca or by calling 204-728-9510 or in person at the WMCA box office.

• 7:30 p.m. — “Phoenixes” plays at the Evans Theatre (Brandon University). A soldier deploying to Afghanistan trains his son’s soccer team. Admission is $7. Cash only. All concession items $2.

• 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. — City of Brandon Parks and Recreation Services hosts a Haunted Forest Hike at Hanbury Hill trails. Join us for a spooky hike through the Hanbury Hill trails and listen to spooky tales through the trees while watching out for creatures in the shadows. Kid-friendly time is 7:30 p.m.; extra spooky hike is at 9 p.m. To register, call 204-729-2471. Cost is $10.

SATURDAY

• 10 a.m. — Brandon’s Big One Arts and Craft Sale is back for its 36th annual edition at the Keystone Centre this weekend. 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.

• 10 a.m. — 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.

• 10:30 a.m. — 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.

• 11 a.m. — 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.

• 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. — Mecca Productions presents “The Magical Land of Oz” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium 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.

• 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.

• 2 p.m. — The Women In Harmony barbershop chorus, under the direction of Naomi Russell, is celebrating a major milestone — 50 years of harmony, friendship and song — with a special anniversary show at Knox United Church (451 18th St.), featuring performances by three quartets and special guest performers, the 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.

• 7 p.m. — 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.

• 7 p.m. — 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

• 7 p.m. — Join us for a magical movie night in the greenhouse at The Green Spot. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie will begin as soon as the evening light allows. This free community event is all about fun, family and film. The Secret Garden Café will have delicious treats and snacks available for purchase, plus free popcorn for everyone! The votes are in and the movie “Willow” from 1988 (PG) will be our presentation. You are welcome to come dressed up as your favourite character from the film.

• 7:30 p.m. — “Phoenixes” plays at the Evans Theatre (Brandon University). A soldier deploying to Afghanistan trains his son’s soccer team. Admission is $7. Cash only. All concession items $2.

• 7:30 p.m. — 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.

• 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. — City of Brandon Parks and Recreation Services hosts a Haunted Forest Hike at Hanbury Hills Trails. Join us for a spooky hike through the Hanbury Hill trails and listen to spooky tales through the trees while watching out for creatures in the shadows. Kid-friendly time is 7:30 p.m.; extra spooky hike is at 9 p.m. To register, call 204-729-2471. Cost is $10.

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

SUNDAY

• 10 a.m. — Brandon’s Big One Arts and Craft Sale is back for its 36th annual edition at the Keystone Centre this weekend. 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.

• 11 a.m. — Vintage toys and collectibles sale takes place at the Clarion Hotel from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2 at the door; those 16 and under get in free. Coins, comics, records, antiques and old toys.

• 2 p.m. — “Phoenixes” plays at the Evans Theatre (Brandon University). A soldier deploying to Afghanistan trains his son’s soccer team. Admission is $7. Cash only. All concession items $2.

MONDAY

• 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

• 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 Nigeria. For more information, visit Westman Immigrant Services.

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

• 7:30 p.m. — 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.

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.

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

AT THE CLUBS

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

• Lady of the Lake (135-B 17th St. North) — Ague’ Coco Band will be performing on Friday at the Lady at 8 p.m. $10 cover. Reservations by calling 204-726-8785.

• The 40 (210 18th St. North, Brandon) — Friday at The 40 it is Matt Cory and Leddwyn. Taking to the stage on Saturday is Daisy Chain. These are 18+ events. Photo ID is required.

• Sand Hills Casino (777 Sand Hill Dr., Carberry) — Upcoming: Oct. 24-25, Sonny and the Hurricanes perform 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.) — Upcoming: Oct. 24, Comedy Invasion with Scott Porteous, Dewey Parker and Sarah Jane Martin.

• Black Wheat Brewing (402 10th St.) — Upcoming: Oct. 25, Hot Witch Halloween — Queer Dance Party.

• The Dock on Princess (1133 Princess Ave.) — Join us for Halloween themed Trivia at The Dock on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Teams of four. Give us a call to book your table at 204-726-1234.

• Eastside Eatery (1451 Richmond Ave.) — Come on out to Eastside Eatery on Saturday for Autumn Acoustic Night featuring Kristopher Wiebe; Ida Henderson; Aaron Frost; Mitchell Bukarz and Vanessa Hiebert. Door open at 6:30 p.m. $10 at the door.

• Great Western Roadhouse (1125 18th St. at Canad Inns) — On Friday, we have Coconut Tequila specials. Mondays at the Roadhouse are Poker Nights. Free to play. Doors open at 7 p.m. Play until there is a winner.

• Houstons Country Roadhouse (3130 Victoria Ave.) — On Saturday, Houstons welcomes Jess Moskaluke with her “Life For Me” tour. This is an 18+ event. ID is required.

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.

• 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,” Saturday 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.) — “SHIFT/WORK: Portraits of Precarity,” an exhibition by Lisa Wood with Renata Truelove, Michael Vachon and Dhairya Vaidys.

• Arts Mosaic (425 Sixth Ave. South, CP Station Historic Centre, Virden) is thrilled to announce its 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. 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. 23 — Adult and Teen Challenge of Central Canada is hosting a Brandon Fall Fundraising Dinner at the Clarion Hotel and Suites (3130 Victoria Ave.). Join us for an evening full of powerful stories of new life found in Christ, exciting updates and expansion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; dinner and program at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 each Reserve your seats or sponsorship today at teenchallenge.tc or call 204-949-9484 (opt. 6).

• Oct. 23 — Join the Brandon Public Library and the Brandon General Museum and Archives as we investigate some of the darker parts of our city’s history on the Dark History Tours. This walking tour will delve into the more grisly pieces of our past including epidemics, murders, deadly accidents and other shocking stories from the “good” old days of the Wheat City. Please note this tour will involve mature themes. To sign up, visit the library in person or call 204-727-6648 or email programs@wmrl.ca.

• Oct. 24 — Kaleidoscope Concert Series Neepawa presents Matt Falk at ArtsForward (293 Mountain Ave.) at 7:30 p.m. Join us for a hilarious evening of laughter with this talented comedian. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. K-12 students $5 available at the door only. For more information or for tickets, call 204-476-3232.

• Oct. 24 — The Enlightenment Network presents Resilience Rewired with keynote speaker Dr. Jody Carrington at the Keystone Centre. Resilience Rewired focuses on psychology, technology and the human spirit. Doors open at 8 a.m. and conference at 9 a.m. and will run until 3 p.m. Participants will be responsible for their own lunch. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

• Oct. 24 —Direct from Las Vegas, it’s the Australian Bee Gees show — A Tribute to the Bee Gees 2025 at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at wmca.ca or by calling 204-728-9510 or in person at the WMCA box office.

• Oct. 24 — The Brandon University Bobcats basketball teams take on Manitoba at the Healthy Living Centre (2010 Louise Ave.) Women’s game starts at 6 p.m., followed by the men at 8 p.m.

• Oct. 25 — Oak Lake Halloween Family Fun Fair and Dance will be held at the Oak Lake Community Hall (474 N Railway St. W.) from 5 to 10 p.m. Come dress up and ready for a great time. Halloween costume contest; cake walk; pulled pork supper; Halloween tasty treats. Doors open at 5 p.m.

• Oct. 25 — Lunch and Look with Kevin Conlin at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Join artist Kevin Conlin on a tour of his exhibition of new ceramics in “Ancestral Aviators,: on display in the Main Gallery until Nov. 22 In conversation with curator Lucie Lederhendler, Conlin will elaborate on his interdisciplinary practice, which spans paleontology, sociology, antiquity and play.

• 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. 25 — Promises Bridal presents Gowns of the Grave Zombie Walk at the Army Navy (downstairs at 21 14th St.) at 6:30 p.m. This is an 18+ event. Cost is $10 per person.

• Oct. 25 — Prairie 21 is hosting a Halloween dance at Mera Hall, Monterey Estates (40 Mockingbird Dr.) from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. with live music by Long Shots. Light lunch served at 9 p.m. Cost is $20. Pay at the door. Dry bar. Prizes for best costume. For more information, call Kareen at 204-724-9760.

• Oct. 25 — Brandon General Museum and Archives is hosting Board Games — Let’s Play Wingspan in the BJ Hales Natural Display Gallery. This is an award winning card-driven board game. No experience needed, we’ll have a Wingspan expert on hand to explain how to play. To RSVP, call 204-717-1514 or email bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca.

• Oct. 25 — Orchestra in the Forest: Brass and Timber — Sounds of Resilience takes place at Danceland in Clear Lake. Beneath the soaring timbers of Danceland, in the shadows of the Second World War, big band and swing became the soundtrack of the era, a symbol of joy and resilience amid loss, longing and the weight of war. The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra will revive the sounds that carried a nation through its darkest hours, while Danceland’s chefs reimagine the era in a culinary journey of foraged flavours and prairie resilience. Tickets available at linktr.ee/clearlakecountry.

• Oct. 25 — Brandon Fitness Combat Academy (545 Pacific Ave.) presents Fall Brawl Boxing Event. The event will feature a lineup of competitive bouts where athletes put their skills, heart and dedication to the test inside the ring. Doors open at 5 p.m.; show at 6 p.m. Tickets available at office@peakperformanceandathletics.ca or by calling 204-727-7016.

• 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 admitted free. Part of the proceeds from the door go to the BRHC Foundation and CancerCare Brandon.

• 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.

• Oct. 26 — Heavenly Auras presents A Mystique Market at the Clarion Hotel (3130 Victoria Ave.) from 11 .m. to 5 p.m. Step into a world of magic, mystery and all things mystical — the perfect gathering for those drawn to the witchy, woo-woo and supernatural realms. Discover unique offerings from local vendors, including crystals, tarot cards, spell supplies, handmade jewelry, mystical art and more.

• Oct. 26 — Debra DiGiovanni Comedy Evening at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium takes place at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at wmca.ca or by calling 204-728-9510 or in person at the WMCA box office.

• Oct. 27 — The Brandon University School of Music presents Jenny Maclay, clarinet, and Luis Ramirez, piano, at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall at 7 p.m. Arctic Soundscapes features music for clarinet and piano inspired by the polar regions. All are welcome. No admission charge.

• Nov. 2 — A Salute to Veterans free concert will be held at Brandon City Hall (410 Ninth St.) at 1 p.m. featuring music by the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, 26th Field Pipes and Drums and more. Everyone is welcome. Brought to you by Brandon Salutes.

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