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There's always something happening in Vernon - check out our events calendar below, which is updated regularly with new events. If you can't find the event you're looking for, please refer to the Vernon Morning Star's Community Calendar www.vernonmorningstar.com or visit the Vernon Events listing at www.VernonEvents.ca

Monday
May
21

Sunday, April 29, 2012 to Thursday, May 24, 2012 Secondary School Exhibition: Art and Soul

Art and Soul; a Vernon Public Art Gallery annual exhibition of artwork created by secondary students from School District #22, displays a maturity of handling various mediums and more importantly, demonstrates a strong conceptual approach

Vernon Public Art Gallery
3228 31 Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

Saturday, May 19, 2012 to Monday, May 21, 2012 Falkland Stampede

Get ready for a bronc-busting good time.
The 94th annual Falkland Stampede bursts out of the gate Saturday, with the action continuing until Victoria Day Monday.
Rodeo action begins at 1 p.m. at the Highway 97 stampede grounds, while it starts at 2 p.m. Sunday.

On Monday, there is a heavy horse pull at 10 a.m. and the rodeo at 1 p.m.
There will also be a kids’ calf scramble all three days and a cowboy church at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students and children under six are free. An adult three-day pass is $40 while a family-day pass is $45.
For more information, call 250-375-2577 or go to www.falklandstampede.ca.

Falkland Stampede
Highway 97 Falkland BC   [ map ]

8:00 am to 1:00 pm Vernon Farmers’ Market

Friendly vendors offer best of local field and hothouse produce, plants, baking, crafts, artistic pursuites and entertainment. Still featuring tones of easy, free parking, the market is directly behind Wesbild Centre off 43rd Ave every Monday and Thursday.

Wesbild Centre
3445 – 43rd Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

Tuesday
May
22

Sunday, April 29, 2012 to Thursday, May 24, 2012 Secondary School Exhibition: Art and Soul

Art and Soul; a Vernon Public Art Gallery annual exhibition of artwork created by secondary students from School District #22, displays a maturity of handling various mediums and more importantly, demonstrates a strong conceptual approach

Vernon Public Art Gallery
3228 31 Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

Wednesday
May
23

Sunday, April 29, 2012 to Thursday, May 24, 2012 Secondary School Exhibition: Art and Soul

Art and Soul; a Vernon Public Art Gallery annual exhibition of artwork created by secondary students from School District #22, displays a maturity of handling various mediums and more importantly, demonstrates a strong conceptual approach

Vernon Public Art Gallery
3228 31 Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

7:00 pm Bluegrass Jams

$3 drop in fee. For more information call Sid at 250-549-1024.

Vernon Community Arts Centre
2704A Hwy 6 Vernon BC   [ map ]

7:00 pm Open Mic at the Talkin’ Donkey

Open mic is on Wednesday nights and is open to everyone.

Talkin' Donkey
3923 32 Street Vernon BC   [ map ]
250-545-2286

8:00 pm Kalamalka Secondary’s Apple Box Theatre Company presents ” Night Of The Living Dead”

There is both a midnight show and an evening show May 25 and both matinee and evening performance June 2.

Tickets are available at the door for $5. Visit www.appleboxtheatre.ca for more details, or call Kalamalka Secondary School.

Kalamalka Secondary School
7900 Mcclounie Road Coldstream, BC BC   [ map ]
(250) 545-1396
www.appleboxtheatre.ca

Thursday
May
24

Sunday, April 29, 2012 to Thursday, May 24, 2012 Secondary School Exhibition: Art and Soul

Art and Soul; a Vernon Public Art Gallery annual exhibition of artwork created by secondary students from School District #22, displays a maturity of handling various mediums and more importantly, demonstrates a strong conceptual approach

Vernon Public Art Gallery
3228 31 Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

8:00 am to 1:00 pm Vernon Farmers’ Market

Friendly vendors offer best of local field and hothouse produce, plants, baking, crafts, artistic pursuites and entertainment. Still featuring tones of easy, free parking, the market is directly behind Wesbild Centre off 43rd Ave every Monday and Thursday.

Wesbild Centre
3445 – 43rd Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

7:00 pm The Greater Vernon Museum & Archives presents ” An Adult Evening of Bugs & Critters”


Bugs in Your Garden?
Bugs in Your House?
Come and Learn the Truth About Bugs

Admission is by Donation

Space is Limited
Pre-Register by Phoning

Vernon Museum & Archives
3009 32nd Avenue Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-3142 (250) 542-5358
mail@vernonmuseum.ca
www.vernonmuseum.ca/

7:00 pm Yellow Submarine comes back to life

The classic animated film, featuring The Beatles, is returning to the big screen when it is shown in Cineplex theatres across the country.
Restored by hand and in 4K digital resolution, Yellow Submarine will be shown for a one-time only engagement at Vernon’s Galaxy Cinemas.
Based upon the song by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Yellow Submarine is a fantastic tale brimming with peace, love, and hope, propelled by Beatles songs, including Eleanor Rigby, When I’m Sixty-Four, Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, All You Need Is Love, and It’s All Too Much.

Galaxy Cinemas
275 2306 Highway 6 Vernon BC   [ map ]

8:00 pm Kalamalka Secondary’s Apple Box Theatre Company presents ” Night Of The Living Dead”

There is both a midnight show and an evening show May 25 and both matinee and evening performance June 2.

Tickets are available at the door for $5. Visit www.appleboxtheatre.ca for more details, or call Kalamalka Secondary School.

Kalamalka Secondary School
7900 Mcclounie Road Coldstream, BC BC   [ map ]
(250) 545-1396
www.appleboxtheatre.ca

8:00 pm Acoustic Open Mic at Toro’s Pub

Bring your acoustic instrument and share your tunes - folk, roots, blues, country, bluegrass, rock,
Starts at 8 pm. See the host for signup. Standard three song format with lots of opportunity for collaboration.

For more information call Keith Hustler (250) 549-6520 or Rory White (250) 503-8027

1220 Kalamalka Lake Road Vernon BC   [ map ]
250-545-7856

Friday
May
25

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Vernon Friday Night Farmers Market

Another of Vernon's favorite farmers' market re-opens for the season May 13, next to SportChek, north end of Village Green Centre parking lot. Growing variety of in season fruit and vegetables, plus crafts, jewelry ethnic foods, baking and much more. Open every Friday from 3-7pm, this helpful and friendly market offers lots of easy, free parking and it's a "great place to stock up for the weekend!"

Village Green Centre
4900 27th Street Vernon BC   [ map ]

3:00 pm to 8:00 pm 24th Annual Antique and Collectables Sale

Sponsored by the Vernon Collectors Club.
Sales tables available to first come (Call Ed 250- 545-4754). $3 admission is good for both days.

Vernon Curling Club
3400-39th Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

8:00 pm Kalamalka Secondary’s Apple Box Theatre Company presents ” Night Of The Living Dead”

There is both a midnight show and an evening show May 25 and both matinee and evening performance June 2.

Tickets are available at the door for $5. Visit www.appleboxtheatre.ca for more details, or call Kalamalka Secondary School.

Kalamalka Secondary School
7900 Mcclounie Road Coldstream, BC BC   [ map ]
(250) 545-1396
www.appleboxtheatre.ca

8:00 pm Karaoke every Friday night

Enjoy karaoke with Brenda every Friday night at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall!

5101 25 Avenue Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-3003

Saturday
May
26

8:00 am to 11:00 am Mosaic Market

The talented crafters and gardeners of the west side have a new showcase for their creativity. The market will have a wide selection of items for sale, including baking, vegetables, eggs, wood products, home decor, sewing, soap, pet food, candles, jewelry, photography, garden decorations, plants and flowers. Turcotte will have peonies, gladioli and dahlias in season.
The new Mosaic Market will run Saturdays at Westshore Park.

Westshore Park
12 miles down from Westside rd BC   [ map ]
250-542-7381

10:00 am to 4:00 am 24th Annual Antique and Collectables Sale

Sponsored by the Vernon Collectors Club.
Sales tables available to first come (Call Ed 250- 545-4754). $3 admission is good for both days.

Vernon Curling Club
3400-39th Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

10:00 am to 3:00 pm Kalavida hosts Recreational Race and Clinic on Kal Beach

The season opener includes recreational and competitive races for both newbies and experienced paddlers along a spectator-friendly course between Kal Beach and Bishops Bird Sanctuary. In an effort to involve kids and youth, this year’s schedule now includes shorter distance races for Groms (Ages 13 & Under) and Junior (14-18yrs) making the event fun for the entire family. For those looking to develop new skills and hone their technique, Kalavida is also hosting a SUP Skills Clinic prior to the race and for the general public, there are free demos throughout the day – A great chance to try out the sport for the first time and learn about the boards and equipment. It’s a family affair.

Kalavida Surf Shop
13908 Kalamalka Rd Vernon BC   [ map ]

2:00 pm Polson Park Concert

A group of young musicians are playing for a special cause in a concert planned for Polson Park. Local band Amistad, who won best stage performance at this year’s Our Kids Have Talent musical competition, is hosting the concert to raise money for the Jessica Eaman Scholarship Fund. Amistad, which also features Nolan Bassett (bass, vocals), Carson Bassett (drums), Brent Matterson (lead guitar), and Craig Matterson (guitar, keyboard, vocals), will be joined by fellow bands The Fro Bros. and Better Than Average.

The event starts at 2 p.m. in the Polson Park bandshell. Admission is free, however, donations for the scholarship fund and food items for the food bank will be accepted.

Polson Park
Vernon BC   [ map ]

2:00 pm Accentz Dance Studio: Matinee from Mars

The younger students of Accentz Dance Studio will WOW you with the "Matinee From Mars" show. All dance styles including ballet, modern, tap , jazz, musical theatre, hip hop and show choir. Children aged 2 to 11 years will take you on a journey Out Of This World.
$20 Adult
$17 Student/Senior

Vernon And District Performing Arts Centre
3800 - 33rd Street Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 549-7469
www.ticketseller.ca/

7:00 pm Accentz Dance Studio: Night Flight to Venus

The evening show "Nite Flight To Venus" includes students aged 12 years to adult and ALL competitive kids. A show filled with talented dancers performing all dance styles.
$20 Adult
$17 Student/Senior

Vernon And District Performing Arts Centre
3800 - 33rd Street Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 549-7469
www.ticketseller.ca/

8:00 pm Kalamalka Secondary’s Apple Box Theatre Company presents ” Night Of The Living Dead”

There is both a midnight show and an evening show May 25 and both matinee and evening performance June 2.

Tickets are available at the door for $5. Visit www.appleboxtheatre.ca for more details, or call Kalamalka Secondary School.

Kalamalka Secondary School
7900 Mcclounie Road Coldstream, BC BC   [ map ]
(250) 545-1396
www.appleboxtheatre.ca

Sunday
May
27

2:00 pm Okanagan Ukrainian Festival

The Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is celebrating their 13th Anniversary Dance performance at the Vernon Performing Arts Theatre, Sunday, May 27th, at 2:00pm. Special guests at this years' Okanagan Ukrainian Festival will be the Pokotillo Ukrainian Dancers of Kamloops and the Stepanchuk Family singers.
Tickets are $20 Adult $10 Pre-School

Vernon And District Performing Arts Centre
3800 - 33rd Street Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 549-7469
www.ticketseller.ca/

5:30 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday afternoon Jam

Hosted by the "New Classics"

Sneakers Sports Bar
4801 27th Avenue Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-3321

6:30 pm to 9:00 pm The Hub Arts Collective presents ” Bring the Light”

An fun evening of live music and a bake sale!
Featuring live music from Steel Wound and Sorella.
Tickets $15, available at the Hub and the Bean Scene.

The Hub Arts Collective
2906 30th Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Acoustic Open Mic

Open to all. Bring your instruments. Hosted by Shane Squires.

Alexander’s Beach Pub
12408 Kal Lake Road Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 545-3131

Monday
May
28

8:00 am to 1:00 pm Vernon Farmers’ Market

Friendly vendors offer best of local field and hothouse produce, plants, baking, crafts, artistic pursuites and entertainment. Still featuring tones of easy, free parking, the market is directly behind Wesbild Centre off 43rd Ave every Monday and Thursday.

Wesbild Centre
3445 – 43rd Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

5:15 pm The Vernon Film Society Presents “The Deep Blue Sea”

Starring Rachel Weisz as a woman whose overpowering love threatens her well-being and alienates the men in her life.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 each on sale a week in advance at the theatre and the Bean Scene.

Vernon Towne Cinema
2910 30th ave Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 545-0352
www.vernoncinema.com

7:45 pm The Vernon Film Society Presents “The Deep Blue Sea”

Starring Rachel Weisz as a woman whose overpowering love threatens her well-being and alienates the men in her life.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 each on sale a week in advance at the theatre and the Bean Scene.

Vernon Towne Cinema
2910 30th ave Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 545-0352
www.vernoncinema.com

8:00 pm Kalamalka Secondary’s Apple Box Theatre Company presents ” Night Of The Living Dead”

There is both a midnight show and an evening show May 25 and both matinee and evening performance June 2.

Tickets are available at the door for $5. Visit www.appleboxtheatre.ca for more details, or call Kalamalka Secondary School.

Kalamalka Secondary School
7900 Mcclounie Road Coldstream, BC BC   [ map ]
(250) 545-1396
www.appleboxtheatre.ca

Tuesday
May
29

9:30 am to 10:30 am Science for Tots

Join the Science Centre for hands-on science programs designed for toddlers ages 3-5. Introduce your preschooler to science and share the wonder of learning. You supply the curiosity, and we'll guide you through a new interactive exploration each session. Call (250) 545-3644 or email: programs@okscience.ca.

Okanagan Science Centre
2704 Hwy 6 Vernon BC   [ map ]

8:00 pm Kalamalka Secondary’s Apple Box Theatre Company presents ” Night Of The Living Dead”

There is both a midnight show and an evening show May 25 and both matinee and evening performance June 2.

Tickets are available at the door for $5. Visit www.appleboxtheatre.ca for more details, or call Kalamalka Secondary School.

Kalamalka Secondary School
7900 Mcclounie Road Coldstream, BC BC   [ map ]
(250) 545-1396
www.appleboxtheatre.ca

Wednesday
May
30

7:00 pm Open Mic at the Talkin’ Donkey

Open mic is on Wednesday nights and is open to everyone.

Talkin' Donkey
3923 32 Street Vernon BC   [ map ]
250-545-2286

8:00 pm Kalamalka Secondary’s Apple Box Theatre Company presents ” Night Of The Living Dead”

There is both a midnight show and an evening show May 25 and both matinee and evening performance June 2.

Tickets are available at the door for $5. Visit www.appleboxtheatre.ca for more details, or call Kalamalka Secondary School.

Kalamalka Secondary School
7900 Mcclounie Road Coldstream, BC BC   [ map ]
(250) 545-1396
www.appleboxtheatre.ca

Thursday
May
31

8:00 am to 1:00 pm Vernon Farmers’ Market

Friendly vendors offer best of local field and hothouse produce, plants, baking, crafts, artistic pursuites and entertainment. Still featuring tones of easy, free parking, the market is directly behind Wesbild Centre off 43rd Ave every Monday and Thursday.

Wesbild Centre
3445 – 43rd Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

9:30 am to 10:30 am Science for Tots

Join the Science Centre for hands-on science programs designed for toddlers ages 3-5. Introduce your preschooler to science and share the wonder of learning. You supply the curiosity, and we'll guide you through a new interactive exploration each session. Call (250) 545-3644 or email: programs@okscience.ca.

Okanagan Science Centre
2704 Hwy 6 Vernon BC   [ map ]

7:00 pm The Pirates of Penzance

Melina Moore and Valley Vocal Arts present Gilbert and Sullivan's irreverent farce, following the story of an orphan boy who is mistakenly apprenticed as a pirate instead of a pilot.
Tickets are on sale at the Ticket Seller Box office at (250) 549-7469 or at www.ticketseller.ca

Powerhouse Theatre
2901 35 Avenue Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-6194

7:30 pm Concerto Juno 2012

Kal Secondary musicians are proud to announce an evening of amazing music. Music of professional and student composers will be presented by Kal's Senior Concert band. The Kal Jazz Bands will get your toes tapping with some very funky tunes and Kal's Choir have worked up some great versions of Billy Joel tunes. The evening will also include solo and small group performances. Admission is by donation. Suggested donation is $5/ student & senior and $10/ adult.

Vernon And District Performing Arts Centre
3800 - 33rd Street Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 549-7469
www.ticketseller.ca/

8:00 pm Acoustic Open Mic at Toro’s Pub

Bring your acoustic instrument and share your tunes - folk, roots, blues, country, bluegrass, rock,
Starts at 8 pm. See the host for signup. Standard three song format with lots of opportunity for collaboration.

For more information call Keith Hustler (250) 549-6520 or Rory White (250) 503-8027

1220 Kalamalka Lake Road Vernon BC   [ map ]
250-545-7856