Let’s Do Something — June 18, 2026

TODAY

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

• 5:30 p.m. — City of Brandon Parks and Recreation presents Open Mic Night at the Riverbank Discovery Centre at 5:30 p.m. This is a free event. Open to music, comedy, poetry and more.

• 6:30 p.m. — Creative Journeys presents the fourth annual art exhibition and sale at the Ukrainian Reading Hall (1005 Assiniboine Ave.) featuring local artists showing and selling their works 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at Westman YFC office (1228 Rosser Ave.)

FRIDAY

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Brandon Farmers’ Market takes place inside The Town Centre (800 Rosser Ave., Brandon). Local fresh produce, baking, jams and jellies, pickling, yarn, bison, beef, beeswax candles, crafts and more.

• 10 a.m. — Brandon Rock n’ Gem Show at the Keystone Centre from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wander through a brilliant display of crystals, fossils, gemstones and handcrafted jewelry. Admission: $3 single ticket, $7 family ticket.

• Noon — Indigenous Peoples Day takes place at the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Powwow Grounds with live entertainment featuring Brayden King, C-Weed Band plus Gramma Sherry, Sioux Valley’s very own Tik Tok influencer. Also will have a talent show, baseball, basketball and volleyball tournaments, moccasin games, horseshoe tournament, fishing derby, quad derby, horse and wagon rides, car show, petting zoo and much more. Mini competition powwow with grand entry at noon. Food trucks, Elders merch bingo, barbecue supper and fireworks!

• 6 p.m. — The annual Little Valley Jamboree will be held in Erickson at the curling rink. This annual musical festival is held to raise awareness, support and funds for children living with special needs in the area and throughout Manitoba. Today it opens at 6 p.m. with musical acts Bull Ruckus and Clubbing Fraggles. Recipients for this year are Resse Sheane from Miniota and Nathan Huhtala from Forrest. For more information, visit littlevalleyjamboree.com.

• 6:30 p.m. — Creative Journeys presents the fourth annual art exhibition and sale at the Ukrainian Reading Hall (1005 Assiniboine Ave.) featuring local artists showing and selling their works 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at Westman YFC office (1228 Rosser Ave.)

• 6:30 p.m. — The Hamiota & District Sports Complex presents a concert with Kendra Kay. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 and are available at Rawlings Home Hardware or by calling Leeann Haggarty 204-764-7053 or Jeannie Skayman 204-764-0838. All proceeds will go toward repairs to the rink’s roof.

SATURDAY

• 7:30 a.m. — The 144th annual Rapid City Agricultural Fair kicks off with a pancake breakfast served up by the Rapid City rink from 7:30 to 9 a.m.; parade at 9:30 a.m. followed by a day of events including 4-H Beef Achievement, horse show, MGRA at 3 p.m. and supper served from 5 to 7 p.m.

• 8:30 a.m. — The Nikki Redekop Memorial Beach Volleyball Tournament will be held at Mulligan’s Driving Range and Beach Volleyball (Just past 50th Street on Victoria Avenue) at 8:30 a.m. Format is Coed 4s; adult and U16 divisions. Register at Mulligan’s Driving Range of at volleyballmanitoba.ca.

• 9 a.m. — Come on down to the Market at the Riverbank from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday until Sept. 26 under the trees, just west of the playground on the Discovery Centre grounds.

• 9 a.m. — Brandon’s Farmers’ Market will be held in The Town Centre parkade every Saturday until noon with in-season produce, baking, jams and jellies, pickles, crafts, candles and more. We will also have eggs and meat. Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered.

• 10 a.m. — Brandon Rock n’ Gem Show at the Keystone Centre from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wander through a brilliant display of crystals, fossils, gemstones and handcrafted jewelry. Admission: $3 single ticket, $7 family ticket.

• 10 a.m. — Brandon’s fifth annual National Garden Day takes place at Stanley Park (1410 Princess Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free fun for the whole family. Plant giveaways, free barbecue (while supplies last), face painting, info booths, bounce castle, spray park and live music.

• 10 a.m. — Brandon Brain Tumour Walk at the East End Community Centre. Registration starts at 10 a.m. Opening remarks at 11 a.m. Walk starts at 11:30 a.m. There will be a Superkids Zone and Tree of Hope and more. To register a team, to volunteer to help with this event, or for more information, visit btfc.akaraisin.com

• 10 a.m. — Cultural Community Market at Princess Park (Eighth Street and Princess Avenue) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring food from different cultures, local vendors, music and entertainment. Free entry to all. For more details, call 204-804-2808.

• Noon — Special Olympics 10-Pin Bowling Nationals fundraiser takes place at Dinsdale Park on First Street North from noon to 4 p.m. Car show, barbecue and 50/50 draw. Four of our 10-pin bowling athletes are going to Medicine Hat, Alta., to compete in the Nationals this August. Cash and EMT accepted for food purchases. Cash only for 50/50. Come check out the cars and support our athletes. For more information call Katrina at 204-992-2100.

• Noon — The annual Little Valley Jamboree will be held in Erickson at the curling rink. This annual musical festival is held to raise awareness, support and funds for children living with special needs in the area and throughout Manitoba. Today it is open at noon with musical acts throughout the day including Just 4 Kicks, Steven Smith Trio, Heidi Hislop and Jodi McCaughan, Better Than. Also will have a live auction. Recipients for this year are Resse Sheane from Miniota and Nathan Huhtala from Forrest. For more information, visit littlevalleyjamboree.com.

• 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. For more information, contact Barry at 204-724-7603; Erich at 204-761-1244; or Tony at 204-761-2631.

• 1 p.m. — Kickin’ Off Summer Block Party takes place on the corner of 12th Street and Princess Avenue from 1 to 11:30 p.m. Featuring activities for all ages, live entertainment, artisan market, beer and cocktails as well as food. Thanks to sponsors Downtown Biz, Section 6 Brewing and The Dock on Princess.

• 1 p.m. — Wellness Day at the Park (1428 Louise Ave.) 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. featuring local live music, workshops by local artists, cash barbecue, market tables and raffle. Local bands include Michelle Boudreau, Jade, Ainsley Richards, Jan Ek, Matt Cory, The Shinanigators, Man In Toy.

• 3:30 p.m. — Shilo & Region Service Club presents Lobsterfest 2026 in the L-25 Building in Shilo. Event features a delicious steak and lobster dinner, live music and amazing prizes. Seating is limited.

Tickets for military/veterans/family are $55; all other tickets are $60. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.; meal at 5 p.m.; live music by Crossfyre at 7 p.m. Tickets are available in Shilo at all three messes, RCA Museum and Cursed Coffee; in Brandon at Smitty’s in the Shoppers Mall and Sobeys (west location); in Carberry at the Carberry Legion. Free transportation: Bus leaves Brandon at Sobeys Brandon South at 2:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Return trip departs from Shilo at 10:30 p.m. and midnight. For more information, email shiloserviceclub@gmail.com

• 6 p.m. — Summer Night Party at Elkhorn Resort Spa and Conference Centre (3 Mooswa Dr. East) starting at 6 p.m. Featuring performances by Dean Janz and The Incredibly Hip, beer gardens, barbecue and more. Tickets are $98 or show only $50 and available by calling 1-204-848-2802.

• 6:30 p.m.— Music In the Park takes place at CJ’s Snack Shack and Mini Golf, located in Rivers Provincial Park. Join us as we welcome Stan Runions. Music starts at 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

• 10 a.m. — Brandon Rock n’ Gem Show at the Keystone Centre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wander through a brilliant display of crystals, fossils, gemstones and handcrafted jewelry. Admission: $3 single ticket, $7 family ticket.

• 10 a.m. — Come down to the Riverbank Discovery Centre to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Indigenous Peoples Day. The John Howard Society Father’s Day fishing event kicks off at 10 a.m. (registration required). Pipe ceremony at 10 a.m.; Quilliq ceremony at 11 a.m.; opening ceremonies at noon. Kids activities, craft vendors, Bannock making, Inuit, Métis and Dakota displays. Women’s and men’s drum group, powwow demonstrations and much more. Main stage entertainment with Julianna Moore, Mitchell Makoons and The Full Herd. Fireworks at 11 p.m.

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 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.

• 7 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 information, call Naomi at 204-724-5152 or email womeninharmony1975@gmail.com.

TUESDAY

• 6:30 p.m. — The City of Brandon Parks and Recreation Services announces the return of Music in the Park on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Princess Park. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an incredible lineup of local talent all summer long. No admission fee. Tonight’s show features Lucky Ned.

Wednesday

• 1 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 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in classes or punch cards are available for purchase. Members, $4; non-members, $6. For 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.

AT THE CLUBS

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

• Lady of the Lake (135-B 17th St. North) — Brandi Vezina, an award-winning Métis singer/songwriter, entertains on the back patio from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free entry. Then join us inside at Mary Park and the Badlands take the stage from 8 to 10 p.m. $10 cover.

• The 40 (210 18th St. North, Brandon) — On Friday at The 40 we have Roulette. Then on Saturday, Orvis and His Higher Guns take the stage.

• 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.

• Chez Angela Bakery and Café (Unit C, 29 10th St., Brandon) — Don’t miss Julianna Moore at Free Music Fridays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 204-721-0719 ext. 3 to reserve.

• Black Wheat Brewing (402 10th St.) — Come on down to Black Wheat Brewing on Thursday and join us for FIFA Party Match Day as Canada takes on Qatar at 5 p.m.

• Eagles Nest Bar & Grill (3500 McDonald Ave.) — Calling all Reggaeton lovers to join us at the Eagles Nest on Saturday for Reggaeton/Latin/Perreo music with David Gomez and Cristhian. Cover is $10 before 11 p.m. or $15 after.

• Eastside Eatery (1451 Richmond Ave.) — Live music at The Hall on Saturday with Dazy Daye from Vancouver Island! One night only concert. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show at 7 p.m. Free concert, but tips are welcome. For more information, call 204-725-5226. Then join us on Sunday for a Father’s Day Noize Fest with Pet Retina (Victoria, B.C.); Wirehell (Winnipeg); Scatterpattern (Carberry). Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 cash at the door suggested or pay what you can.

• Houstons Country Roadhouse (3130 Victoria Ave.) — Line Dance for Cash every Thursday night at Houstons. Doors open at 10 p.m. Join us at Houstons on Saturday for Coin Flip Cover — cover charge $5 or free! Doors open at 10 p.m. Featuring DJ Electric Kitten.

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 4 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. Information about the exhibit assistant and public programs assistant positions can be found at dalyhousemuseum.ca/careers/. Annual general meeting tonight at 7 p.m. and by Zoom.

• Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (Unit 2, 710 Rosser Ave., Brandon) — Free admission. 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 70 local Manitoba artists. Now until Aug. 1, the Main Gallery is featuring two exhibitions: “Mending: Quilt Project 2025-26” with Melanie Rocan and “Renewal,” a travelling exhibition featuring 33 fibre and textile artists. In the Kayes Family Community Gallery until Aug. 1 is “Making Our Mark III,” a community exhibition of local Westman 2SLGBTQIA+ artists. Hours: Monday, 4 to 9 p.m.; 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 Sundays. 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 website at 26xiimuseum.ca.

• 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. 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. The museum is open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 6 get in free. Phone 204-765-3000 (ext. 3570) or email RCAMuseum@forces.gc.ca.

• Wasagaming Community Arts (110 Wasagaming Dr.) — Current exhibition on now until Sept. 6 is “Weiming Zhao: Chasing Light and Colour in the Park.” Reception in honour of the artist will take place on Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. Open to the public and free to attend.

• 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 @killarneyarts on Instagram, on Facebook or our website at killarneyarts.ca.

• 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) — The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are also having our Museum Day barbecue vent on Aug. 7. For more information, call 204-748-1659 or text 204-573-9124.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• June 25 — Westman 365 Cancer Care Support Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month at noon at the Centre For Hope, located in Western Manitoba Cancer Centre (300 McTavish Ave.) Providing information sessions to help cancer patients, caregivers and those who love them, navigate their cancer journey. For more information, call Ron at 204-728-9728 or Darlene at 204-761-8570 or Anne 204-728-9958.

• June 25 — City of Brandon Parks and Recreation presents Open Mic Night at the Riverbank Discovery Centre at 5:30 p.m. This is a free event. Open to music, comedy, poetry and more.

• June 25-28 — Dauphin Countryfest takes place at the Selo Ukraina site, 10 kilometres south of Dauphin. Headliners include Jelly Roll, Nate Smith, Tyler Hubbard and many more. For more information and tickets visit countryfest.ca.

• June 26 — Art with Attitude invites you to join them at The Backyard on Aberdeen for a Creative Wood Sign Making Class with Charcuterie Supper at 6 p.m. Create your own feather wood sign and enjoy a buffet charcuterie supper and a glass of wine or mocktail. Cost is $75. Seats are limited so reserve your spot today by calling 204-520-0812.

• June 26 — Westman Wilderness Club: Slater Lake Canoe/Kayak event. Kelly and Michele are hosting this event, which is an hour and 20 minutes north of Brandon. You will need to portage your canoe/kayak through a trail in the bush for about 75 yards, so bring mosquito repellent. For those interested, we thought we could go to Clear Lake for dinner at 1929 Restaurant. To register and for full details, contact 204-573-6405 (cell); 204-727-5612 (home); or email pettingermichele50@gmail.com.

• June 26 and 28 — The Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival is celebrating the legacy of Maurice Ravel. The performances take place on June 26 at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. and on June 28 at the Killarney United Church at 3 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in person or by phone at the Brandon University School of Music, 204-727-9631, or email burba@brandonu.ca. Tickets are $30 for adults in advance or $35 at the door; seniors and students $20 or $25 at the door. Advance ticket deadline is June 25 at 4:30 p.m.

• June 26-28 — The 144th annual Killarney Agricultural Fair takes place over the weekend at the Killarney Ag grounds.

• June 27 — Westman Wilderness Club: Lake William hike/paddleboard. Contact Jackie at 204-761-1764 or haley@mts.net for details and to sign up.

• June 27 — Prairie 21 is hosting a dance at MERA Hall, Monterey Estates at 40 Mockingbird Dr. from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Live music by Northern Reflections. Cost is $20. Pay at the door. Dry bar. Light lunch at 9 p.m. For more information, call Kareen at 204-724-9760.

• June 27 — City of Brandon Parks and Recreation invites you to the Brandon Municipal Cemetery for a Historical Walk: Murder and Mayhem — Stories from the Brandon Cemetery. Time is 2:30 to 4 p.m. Limited spots available. Free to register. Visit Brandon.ca/rec-programs or call 204-729-2471.

• June 27 — Join us at the Brandon Public Library (710 Rosser Ave.) for a free family event celebrating the 80th anniversary of public libraries in the city of Brandon at 2 p.m. Featuring a Storytime, face painting, crafts, a scavenger hunt, refreshments and more, including a performance from Juno award-winning musician Al Simmons. Please note the library will be closed that day from noon to 2 p.m. to prepare for this event.

• June 27-28 — The Spruce Woods Hidden Trails Endurance Ride is a highly anticipated event for equestrians, offering a challenging ride through scenic trails of Spruce Woods Provincial Park. The distance is 50 miles, consisting of three loops. 50’s at 8:30 p.m. evening prior and ride out at 6 a.m.; 25’s at 8:30 p.m. evening prior and ride out at 8 a.m.; 10/15’s at 8:30 a.m. ride out at 10 a.m. For more information, email drm.endurance@gmail.com.

• June 28 — Westman Jams entertains at The Fringe Restaurant & Lounge (Cove Road in Shilo) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• June 28 — Calling all Swifties! Join us at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium for The Unofficial Tribute Show — Taylor: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music at 3 p.m. This is an all ages show. Fan-sponsored event — not endorsed by or affiliated with TAS Rights Management. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510. For more information, visit wmca.ca.

• July 1 — Westman Wilderness Club: Canada Day bike ride around Brandon includes stop at Crow’s General Store for ice cream/coffee. Contact Rick and Sue by text at 204-724-5380 or email sue.obm.palmer@gmail.com.

• July 2 — Downtown Cruise Night takes place in downtown Brandon on Rosser Avenue between Sixth Street and 13th Street from 6 to 9 p.m. People wishing to show their vehicles are encouraged to enter the event at the intersection of Rosser Avenue and 13th Street. All vehicles are welcome. Free to participants and spectators. Presented by Brandon & Area Car Enthusiasts (BACE), Kelleher Ford, Cal Jackson of Integral Realty and Off The Wall Signs.

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