CALENDAR OF EVENTS
No matter what the season, we love to celebrate and hold events in Vernon. There's always something happening here. The
calendar is updated on a regular basis so pick a season, pick an event, and enjoy!
For more events, visit the Vernon Morning Star's Community Calendar or the City of Vernon's Event Calendar.
Saturday, April 29, 2017
18th Annual Garage Sale @ The People Place
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 08:00 a.m. ­ 12:00 p.m.
The People Place will host their 18th annual parking lot garage sale on Saturday April 29th from 8am ­ Noon. Proceeds support
the 18 social service agencies housed in the People Place. They are looking for donations from the community ­ small household
and furniture items, books, children's toys and games, plants, tools, gardening items, etc... (Please no large appliances or
furniture).
Donations may be dropped off Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:00pm at 3402 27th Avenue. There will be a concession
on site.
Nature Walk @ North Vernon Park and Trail
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 09:00 a.m. ­ 11:00 a.m.
Led by the North Okanagan Naturalist Club, Meet at the end of 20th Street, behind RONA by 9 AM. All ages are welcome. Birds,
insects, wildflowers, trees & who knows what else are waiting to be discovered along the BC Creek. Join naturalists as we
explore & discover nature. Dogs must be on leash. Max: 30
"The Silver Lining" Presentation & Book Signing
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 10:00 a.m. ­ 11:00 a.m.
An adventure that turns dangerous leads to the redemption of a young villain in Amanda Spottiswoode’s The Silver Lining, a
children’s historical novel set in 1938. The book is suitable for ages 9­12. The cattle drive adventure takes readers throughout
BC’s interior, including Douglas Lake Ranch, Fintry and O’Keefe Ranch. Spottiswoode accompanied by her Illustrator, Molly
March, a Vernon native, will be at the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives on Saturday April 29th from 10­11am to present and
sign books. Admission is by donation, however pre­registration is required as space is limited. Please call the museum at 250­
542­3142 to reserve your spot. Juice & cookies will be provided. Copies of the book and her previous works will be available for
purchase during the event.
Taste Lake Country – The Scenic Sip 2017 @ Scenic Sip wineries
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 11:00 a.m. ­ 5:00 p.m.
Get your tickets for $35 + tax early in April because this wine tasting & food bite pairing event usually sells out. Tickets can be
purchased at any of the participating wineries: Gray Monk, Arrowleaf, Intrigue, Ex Nihio, Blind Tiger, 50th Parallel and Ancient
Hill. Dinosaurs Unearthed @ Okanagan Science Centre
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 11:00 a.m. ­ 5:00 p.m.
Dinosaurs Unearthed delivers
Animatronic Dinosaurs
Skeletons
Fossils
Interactive Exhibits
Graphics and interpretive content explaining the science behind the dinosaurs
Dinosaurs Unearthed emphasizes the human fascination with dinosaurs at a time when dinosaur science is accelerating at a
rapid rate. New discoveries are happening at an exponential pace compared to a century ago and common understanding
about dinosaur appearance and behavior is always being re­examined.
Dinosaurs Unearthed will appear at the Okanagan Science Centre from March 4 to August 31, 2017. To coincide with this
exhibit we will be offering special dinosaur themed school programs, birthday parties, and camps. For more information about
the exhibit or any of our dinosaur offerings, please call 250­545­3644 or visit us in Polson Park.
Family Saturday @ The Vernon Public Art Gallery
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 01:00 p.m. ­ 3:30 p.m.
Join us this month to learn about Andy Warhol and his artistic process. We will be creating mixed media psychedelic artworks
inspired by Warhol’s 1960’s hibiscus flower series. Create your own masterpiece to take home using acrylic paint, white glue
and vibrant tissue paper flowers on a mini canvas. Register online here.
$5 ­ $7
Vernon Community Arts Centre Fundraiser 'Art & Acoustics' @ Vernon Community Arts Centre
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 01:00 p.m. ­ 4:00 p.m.
Our mugs and music fundraiser has expanded into Art & Acoustics! Join us at the Vernon Community Art Centre in Polson Park
to pick out your favourite piece of art, listen to live music, and enjoy some refreshments for only $20. Available artwork will include
glass, prints, pottery, paintings and more! Pieces are sold at a first come, first serve basis so make sure you get here early.
Pond Water @ Okanagan Science Centre
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 01:00 p.m. ­ 2:00 p.m.
Discover what microscope beings live beneath the water!
FREE for members; regular admission for non­members
Pilates & Paint Night @ Leap Art Supplies & Gallery
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 04:00 p.m. ­ 9:00 p.m.
This night is your opportunity to try hot pilates, create a work of art, sip some wine, enjoy some snacks and meet new people!
$75 (plus GST). Experience an evening of inspiration, creativity and laughter.
Opposites Attract @ Armstrong Bible Chapel
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 04:00 p.m.
Shuswap Men's Chorus and the Tapestry Women's Choir will be joining forces this spring in a concert entitled Opposites Attract!
Shuswap Men's Chorus Directors Mary Landers and Jean MacLennan will share directing duties with Tapestry Women's Choir
Director Deborah Mehes.
$15 Tickets can be found at the Brown Derby and Your Dollar Store with More.
Bollywood Bang @ Kal Tire Place
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 05:00 p.m.
Bollywood Bang is one of the most colourful and popular events of the year will be held to support the NONA Child
Development Centre in Vernon and tickets sell fast. Last year, it sold out in 6 hours with almost 500 attendees from Vernon,
Vancouver, Penticton, Kelowna & Salmon Arm. Everyone who attends has the opportunity to dress up in South Asian
outfits, enjoy Indian cuisine & mix with Bhangra dancers. Nahal promises a magical evening. "We will literally transform the
venue into a Bollywood scene." Tickets go on sale Feb. 18th, starting at 8 a.m. and can be purchased online or at the 27th Street Florist.
For those looking for outfits, a sale will be held at Lakers Clubhouse March 18­19.
Sisters @ Powerhouse Theatre
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 07:30 p.m.
Sisters is a tough, uncompromising look at a convent­run Native residential school. The play chronicles in graphic detail the by
now well documented agenda of cultural genocide which motivated the establishmen of Native residential schools in Canada.
Sabrina Weeks @ Match Eatery & Public House
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 08:00 p.m.
Playing all your favourite hits all night long!
Black Cat Soul @ Lorenzo's Cafe
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 08:00 p.m.
Betty Goodacre, James Hay and Brian Maguire have paid their dues in numerous musical projects over the years. Performing at
festivals, wineries, halls, weddings and pubs throughout British Columbia and Canada. With intricate three part vocal harmonies,
articulate guitar passages and a strong back beat Black Cat Soul delivers a blend of smooth blues, rock, roots, and soul
originals and favourites in a bare bones and intimate format.
Original bluesy funkn' rock and soul! Formerly based out of Smithers and now Kelowna, they have paid their dues in venues
across B.C. over the last decade.
$10 cover
Chicken­like­Birds and The Bottom Shelf Bourbon Trio & Guests @ Record City
Date and Time: Saturday, April 29 08:00 p.m. ­ 11:30 p.m.
TRUE GRIT SOAKED OLD TIME RAG AND BLUEGRASS
invades Record City ALL AGES
DOORS: 8PM
TUNES: 9PM
CAFE OPEN
$10 at the door (no tickets needed)
Ragtime, country, bluegrass and more provided by::
CHICKEN ­ like ­ BIRDS (Salmon Arm)
https://www.chickenlikebirds.com/
Old time rag/country blues covers and originals on stand up bass and guitar. Cheeky, clever and hilarious stage banter and
lyrical themes.
THE BOTTOM SHELF BOURBON TRIO (Vancouver)
http://www.thebottomshelfbourbontrio.com/
Bluegrass with Nova Scotian influences
and local guests tba shortly..
DOOR PRIZE
for best dressed pair out!
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Vernon MS Society Walk Run/Ride @ Polson Park
Date and Time: Sunday, April 30 10:00 a.m.
The Vernon MS Society will be hold the their Walk Run/Ride on Sunday, April 30th in Polson Park. Registration is at 10am. For
more details please call or email the contact information below
Spring Yard Sale Fund Raiser @ Century 21 Real Estate
Date and Time: Sunday, April 30 10:00 a.m. ­ 3:00 p.m.
The Gallery Vertigo Spring Yard Sale Fundraiser, in co­operation with A&E Community Market and Consignment Centre, will
take place on Sunday April 30th from 10am ­ 3pm in the Century 21 Real Estate lot behind the A&E Market.
Domenic's Bistro will be serving snacks and refreshments!
A Midsummer Night's Dream @ Vernon Performing Arts Centre
Date and Time: Sunday, April 30 02:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 30 2017 ­ 2:00pm
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre
$12 All Seats
» Buy Tickets Online Now! «
or call 250­549­SHOW (7469)
A brand­sparkling new adaptation of Shakespeare's whimsical classic about fairies, love potions and talking donkeys, made just
for kids!
In this version, William Shakespeare acts as a Puck­Like emcee who enlists the help of the audience to help him put on a play.
Using Improvisation and the audience's imaginations, Shakespeare carefully guides the students as they recreate A Midsummer
Night's Dream. By the end they will feel like they themselves came up with the plot twists, the characters and the comedy of this unforgettable
show. Along the way the will learn about the elements of story, the incredible variety and power of the English language, and
wonder of William Shakespeare!
Sisters @ Powerhouse Theatre
Date and Time: Sunday, April 30 02:00 p.m.
Sisters is a tough, uncompromising look at a convent­run Native residential school. The play chronicles in graphic detail the by
now well documented agenda of cultural genocide which motivated the establishmen of Native residential schools in Canada.
Ninjaspy @ The Green Pub
Date and Time: Sunday, April 30 06:00 p.m. ­ 10:00 p.m.
West Metal Entertainment Presents NINJASPY at The Green This is an all ages show. (With Chaperon)
with special guests GARDENER, MOONCAT
Cost is $10 @ The Door.
Till Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII @ Vernon Performing Art Centre
Date and Time: Sunday, April 30 07:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 30 2017 ­ 7:30pm
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre
$25 Adult
$22 Senior
$20 Student
Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII ­ a fast­paced, one woman, hilarious romp with the six wives of King Henry VIII. All in the
space of 70 minutes, Fringe powerhouse Tara Travis will introduce us to: the Betrayed Wife, the Scheming Wife, the
Peacemaker, the Ugly German, the Tarty One, and the One in Love with Someone Else. It all starts in the afterlife, in a bizarre waiting room of sorts. One by one, the wives of Henry VIII arrive, much to the shock and
dismay of each previous wife. What culminates is the heated frenzy of an ex­wives club where these women swap stories, toss
Anne Boleyn's head around, pick on the ugly German one, and, most importantly, fight for the right to be acknowledged as
Henry's true bride and eternal partner. But when Henry arrives... everything changes.
Monday, May 1, 2017
Vernon Farmer's Market @ Kal Tire Place
Date and Time: Monday, May 1 08:00 a.m. ­ 1:00 p.m.
EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY
RAIN OR SHINE
8:00 AM ­ 1:00PM
And YES....STILL at.........
KAL TIRE PLACE PARKING LOT
3445 43rd. Ave.
Make It A Fresh Day!
Opening Day @ Davison Orchards
Date and Time: Monday, May 1 08:30 a.m. ­ 5:30 p.m.
May 1st is the first day of the season!
Come check out what's new and restock your favourite items. we've got farm animals, crazy cow kids corrals, orchard tours and
more!
Mini­Artists @ Vernon Public Art Gallery
Date and Time: Monday, May 1 10:00 a.m.
Parents ­ explore art making with your child using non­toxic materials in a fun, social program that encourages creative self­
expression while developing fine and gross motor skills & sensory awareness. Dress for mess! By Donation
Join us for a quick tour of Art and Soul, an exhibition by School District 22 High School students.
Discuss and Create Chine­Collé Prints @ the Vernon Public Art Gallery
Date and Time: Monday, May 1 10:00 a.m. ­ 11:00 a.m.
If you were unable to make it to the tour of Shinsuke Minegishi's exhibition titled 'Recurring Cycles' last month, you are in luck!
You will start your session off with a quick review of Minegishi's exhibition and head to the classroom to learn about printmaking
process of Chinese Collé to create your own prints!
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