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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

Wednesday
January
2

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Vernon Indoor Winter Market

Fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, beef, eggs, jams, jellies and sauces, samosas and Indian food, home baking, pork, ancient grains and flours, ethnic baking, chicken, sausages, Philippino food, dried fruit, honey and honey products, scones, organic apple juice and lotions, potions and creams, jewellry, crafts, artwork and beads.

Wesbild Centre
3445 – 43rd Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-5623
www.wesbildcentre.ca/

8:00 pm to 12:00 am Spotlight Karaoke

Spotlight karaoke and DJ entertainment.

Longhorn Pub
4513 25th Avenue Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-9222

Thursday
January
3

8:00 pm Karaoke at Toro’s Pub

Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent.

Toro’s Neighbourhood Pub
1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 549-9900

Friday
January
4

7:00 pm Open mic/jam at the Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living

Hosted by Brandon Schmor, Bill Boyd, and Hannah Jukes. Sound engineered by Kris Eide. Family friendly atmosphere. Snacks and drinks for purchase.

Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living
2913 29th Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

Sunday
January
6

9:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday Brunch @ The Village Green Hotel

Sunday Brunch $12.95 Adults / $10.95 Seniors/Children

27th Street Grill
4801 27th Street Vernon BC   [ map ]
(800) 555-1123

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
January
7

5:15 pm The Vernon Film Society Presents “Still”

In the film, Craig is thwarted by government inspector Rick (Jonathon Potts) who makes it his personal mission to halt construction of the new house.
A skilled carpenter who can be cantankerous and stubborn, Craig manages to keep his traditional farm going because of the support of his wife, Irene, who’s as tough and determined as he is, and he is not going to back down.
On one level a story about the clash between heritage and modernity, Still is also a remarkably incisive and affecting character study.
The taciturn Craig’s labour of love is inspired as much by his profound need to prove that he is still capable of providing for himself and his family and by his sense of his own mortality as it is by his powerful devotion to his wife.
All tickets are $7, available at the theatre and the Bean Scene one week prior to the show as well as at the door.

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

7:45 pm The Vernon Film Society Presents “Still”

In the film, Craig is thwarted by government inspector Rick (Jonathon Potts) who makes it his personal mission to halt construction of the new house.
A skilled carpenter who can be cantankerous and stubborn, Craig manages to keep his traditional farm going because of the support of his wife, Irene, who’s as tough and determined as he is, and he is not going to back down.
On one level a story about the clash between heritage and modernity, Still is also a remarkably incisive and affecting character study.
The taciturn Craig’s labour of love is inspired as much by his profound need to prove that he is still capable of providing for himself and his family and by his sense of his own mortality as it is by his powerful devotion to his wife.
All tickets are $7, available at the theatre and the Bean Scene one week prior to the show as well as at the door.

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

Wednesday
January
9

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Vernon Indoor Winter Market

Fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, beef, eggs, jams, jellies and sauces, samosas and Indian food, home baking, pork, ancient grains and flours, ethnic baking, chicken, sausages, Philippino food, dried fruit, honey and honey products, scones, organic apple juice and lotions, potions and creams, jewellry, crafts, artwork and beads.

Wesbild Centre
3445 – 43rd Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-5623
www.wesbildcentre.ca/

7:00 pm Bluegrass Jams

Please bring your acoustic stringed instrument and your voice and join the fun. The first half will be led with books to follow along. The second half is a circle jam with everyone taking a turn at leading if they want. $3 drop in fee. For more information call Sid at 250-549-1024.

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

8:00 pm to 12:00 am Spotlight Karaoke

Spotlight karaoke and DJ entertainment.

Longhorn Pub
4513 25th Avenue Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-9222

Thursday
January
10

8:00 pm Karaoke at Toro’s Pub

Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent.

Toro’s Neighbourhood Pub
1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 549-9900

Friday
January
11

7:00 pm Open mic/jam at the Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living

Hosted by Brandon Schmor, Bill Boyd, and Hannah Jukes. Sound engineered by Kris Eide. Family friendly atmosphere. Snacks and drinks for purchase.

Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living
2913 29th Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

9:00 pm Wheelhouse Live at The Green

No Cover Charge. The Green (formerly Seakers) is located in the Village Green hotel.

The Green
4801 27th Avenue Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-3321

Saturday
January
12

8:00 pm Vernon Jazz Club presents “The Salmon Armenians”

The valley's masters of R&B, soul and funk.

Doors open at 7:15 pm. Get your tickets at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup.

Vernon Jazz Club
3000 - 31st Street Vernon BC   [ map ]

9:00 pm Wheelhouse Live at The Green

No Cover Charge. The Green (formerly Seakers) is located in the Village Green hotel.

The Green
4801 27th Avenue Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-3321

Sunday
January
13

9:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday Brunch @ The Village Green Hotel

Sunday Brunch $12.95 Adults / $10.95 Seniors/Children

27th Street Grill
4801 27th Street Vernon BC   [ map ]
(800) 555-1123

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Queen Silver Star Excellence Program Talent Showcase

Doors open at 1:15 pm at the Vernon Recreation Centre. 3310-37th Ave Vernon (250) 545-6035 www.greatervernonrecreation.ca/index.php

Tickets are $12.00 available at the Carnival office or online.
Enjoy an entertaining afternoon as the 11 Queen Silver Star Candidates showcase their talents. Three finalists will be selected and the winner will be announced at Proclamation.

Vernon Winter Carnival Society
3401 35th Avenue 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

Tuesday
January
15

12:00 pm Noon Hour Art Presentation @ the Vernon Public Art Gallery

Each week Vernon Public Art Gallery provides a special lunch hour video presentation on a variety of historical and contemporary art making practices. This presentation is approximately 1 hour . Drop-in session. Admission is by donation.

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

Wednesday
January
16

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Vernon Indoor Winter Market

Fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, beef, eggs, jams, jellies and sauces, samosas and Indian food, home baking, pork, ancient grains and flours, ethnic baking, chicken, sausages, Philippino food, dried fruit, honey and honey products, scones, organic apple juice and lotions, potions and creams, jewellry, crafts, artwork and beads.

Wesbild Centre
3445 – 43rd Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-5623
www.wesbildcentre.ca/

8:00 pm to 12:00 am Spotlight Karaoke

Spotlight karaoke and DJ entertainment.

Longhorn Pub
4513 25th Avenue Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-9222

Thursday
January
17

8:00 pm Snowed In Comedy Tour

Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce and SUN FM present the Snowed in Comedy Tour with Arj Barker, Dan Quinn, Pete Johansson & Craig Campbell

For information and tickets go to: SNOWEDINCOMEDYTOUR.COM or www.ticketseller.ca
$40.00 Adult

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

8:00 pm Karaoke at Toro’s Pub

Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent.

Toro’s Neighbourhood Pub
1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 549-9900

Saturday
January
19

1:00 pm Saturday Serious Fun - Its Showtime

The Science Centre is going Hollywood this Saturday at 1pm Shed light on science behind the silver screen by creating your own movie wheels to take home!

Okanagan Science Centre
2704 Hwy 6 Vernon BC   [ map ]

7:00 pm Coldstream Coffee House

Fiddle champion Shamma Sabir and multi-instrumentist John McMahon are the feature act at this Saturday's Coldstream Coffee House at the Coldstream Women's Institute Hall. With an energy and passion for music and songwriting in their performances, the duo plays from folk to fiddle, swing to blues, sharing their love of music and life.

Coldstream Women's Institute Hall
9909 Kalamalka Lake Road Coldstream, BC BC   [ map ]

Sunday
January
20

9:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday Brunch @ The Village Green Hotel

Sunday Brunch $12.95 Adults / $10.95 Seniors/Children

27th Street Grill
4801 27th Street Vernon BC   [ map ]
(800) 555-1123

7:00 pm Okanagan Symphony Orchestra: ESPANA

Daniel Bolshoy, Guitar
The fiery Spanish temperment of this program will melt the iciest winter spirit with its vigorous rhythms, expanisve melodies and direct emotional appeal. Mr. Bolshoy will amaze with his magic and passion on the guitar. The combined orchestras will bring an unforgettable evening to a suitably rousing conclusion.
Tickets: $49.00 Adult $42.00 Senior $22.00 Youth 18 or less



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

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
January
21

5:15 pm The Vernon Film Society Presents “Rebelle”

A touching and disturbing story of a young Congolese girl who is kidnapped and forcibly inducted into a rebel army.
Advance tickets available at the Bean Scene and Towne Cinema Box Office. All Seats only $7.

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

7:45 pm The Vernon Film Society Presents “Rebelle”

A touching and disturbing story of a young Congolese girl who is kidnapped and forcibly inducted into a rebel army.
Advance tickets available at the Bean Scene and Towne Cinema Box Office. All Seats only $7.

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

Tuesday
January
22

12:00 pm Noon Hour Art Presentation @ the Vernon Public Art Gallery

Each week Vernon Public Art Gallery provides a special lunch hour video presentation on a variety of historical and contemporary art making practices. This presentation is approximately 1 hour . Drop-in session. Admission is by donation.

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

Wednesday
January
23

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Vernon Indoor Winter Market

Fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, beef, eggs, jams, jellies and sauces, samosas and Indian food, home baking, pork, ancient grains and flours, ethnic baking, chicken, sausages, Philippino food, dried fruit, honey and honey products, scones, organic apple juice and lotions, potions and creams, jewellry, crafts, artwork and beads.

Wesbild Centre
3445 – 43rd Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-5623
www.wesbildcentre.ca/

8:00 pm to 12:00 am Spotlight Karaoke

Spotlight karaoke and DJ entertainment.

Longhorn Pub
4513 25th Avenue Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-9222

Thursday
January
24

6:00 pm Andrew Allen Sold Out

Andrew Allen is off to L.A. and to say goodbye he is holding an intimate show at Silver Star mountain resort's National Altitude Traning Centre. The concert's set list is going to be entirely requested by fans through Allen's Facebook fan page. Only 150 tickets are available and can be purchased from Big Sun Tanning and beachwear in Vernon or from Silver Star Properties up at Silver Star.

Silver Star Mountain Resort
Silver Star Mountain BC   [ map ]

8:00 pm Karaoke at Toro’s Pub

Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent.

Toro’s Neighbourhood Pub
1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 549-9900

Friday
January
25

7:00 pm Joe Ink’s ” Move It ” Final Performance

Stop and see the performance by participants in the Move It workshop that has been ongoing for the past week. The participants show all they have learned. The Performance starts at 7 pm and admission is by donation.

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

7:00 pm Open mic/jam at the Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living

Hosted by Brandon Schmor, Bill Boyd, and Hannah Jukes. Sound engineered by Kris Eide. Family friendly atmosphere. Snacks and drinks for purchase.

Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living
2913 29th Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

Saturday
January
26

All Day Soup & Stories at Okanagan Science Centre

Join the Okanagan Science Centre for free soup and a story
Ages birth to 6yrs
11:00am - The Cat In The Hat - with Thing 1 & Thing 2
11:30am - Judy Bartosh - Vernon Public Library
Ages 4-9
12:00 pm Gabe Newman - Tales of Adventure
12:30pm Kevin Aschenmeier - Science Centre

Okanagan Science Centre
2704 Hwy 6 Vernon BC   [ map ]

4:20 am Interior DJ’s Event at 2929 Nite Club

3 of the interiors best perform at 2929 Nite Club they include, Kona , Arise & Mishadow This is a free over 19 event get your tickets at the Downtown Internet Lounge on 30th Avenue.

2929 Nite Club
2900 29 Ave Vernon BC BC   [ map ]

5:30 pm Kalamalka Highlanders Robbie Burns Dinner

Burns Night is annually celebrated in Scotland on or around January 25. It commemorates the life of the bard (poet) Robert Burns, who was born on January 25, 1759. The day also celebrates Burns' contribution to Scottish culture.
For tickets, contact the Ticket Seller at 250-549-7469 $35/adults, $20/children 12 and under.
Doors open at 5:30 pm with dinner starting at 6:15 pm.

Greater Vernon Recreation Centre
3310-37th Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

8:00 pm Morgan Childs Quartet Live at the Vernon Jazz Club

Featuring: Morgan Childs, Kelly Jefferson, Jon Maharaj and David Restivo

BC   [ map ]

8:00 pm This Is Cancer

Award-winning actor Bruce Horak personifies Cancer, a deluded, egotistical ass who goes on a journey of denial, anger, bargaining and finally acceptance after he discovers that the world hates him. A cancer survivor himself, and one of Canada's only legally blind professional actors, Horak brings a fresh and funny perspective to a disease that too many of us will face. Directed by award-winning director/performer Rebecca Northan, This is Cancer will leave you wondering how you could fall in love with such a deadly character. The performance will conclude with a talkback session between Horak and the audience.
Tickets: $30 Adult $27 Senior $25 Student

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

Sunday
January
27

9:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday Brunch @ The Village Green Hotel

Sunday Brunch $12.95 Adults / $10.95 Seniors/Children

27th Street Grill
4801 27th Street Vernon BC   [ map ]
(800) 555-1123

2:00 pm Counterpoint Choir presents ” Winter’s Night ”

Counterpoint Choir, conducted by Coreen Smith and accompanied by Dylan Cornies, also welcomes a special guest soloist and additional musical performers. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children under 12 and are available from choir members and from Shear Dimensions downtown. For more information, contact 250-545-1505.

Knox Presbyterian Church
3701-32nd ave Vernon BC   [ map ]

7:00 pm Counterpoint Choir presents ” Winter’s Night ”

Counterpoint Choir, conducted by Coreen Smith and accompanied by Dylan Cornies, also welcomes a special guest soloist and additional musical performers. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children under 12 and are available from choir members and from Shear Dimensions downtown. For more information, contact 250-545-1505.

Knox Presbyterian Church
3701-32nd 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

Tuesday
January
29

12:00 pm Noon Hour Art Presentation @ the Vernon Public Art Gallery

Each week Vernon Public Art Gallery provides a special lunch hour video presentation on a variety of historical and contemporary art making practices. This presentation is approximately 1 hour . Drop-in session. Admission is by donation.

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

12:00 pm to 5:00 pm 6TH Annual Vernon Bridal Event

Turn the wedding day of your dreams into stunning reality! This is your chance to talk to the experts and make your wedding day picture perfect. Attend the fashion shows at 2pm & 4pm to see what’s new and exciting. Plus there are grand prize draws for registered brides! Get everything you need from the Vernon Bridal Event!
Visit http://www.vernonbridalevent.com/
Tickets are available at Harris Flowers 3118, 30th Avenue ; Nor-Val Event Rentals, 5401 - 24th Street and cost $10, Cottonwood Bridal & Formals 2904B -32nd Street Vernon BC
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Best Western Vernon Lodge
3914 32nd Street Vernon BC   [ map ]

Wednesday
January
30

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Vernon Indoor Winter Market

Fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, beef, eggs, jams, jellies and sauces, samosas and Indian food, home baking, pork, ancient grains and flours, ethnic baking, chicken, sausages, Philippino food, dried fruit, honey and honey products, scones, organic apple juice and lotions, potions and creams, jewellry, crafts, artwork and beads.

Wesbild Centre
3445 – 43rd Ave Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-5623
www.wesbildcentre.ca/

8:00 pm to 12:00 am Spotlight Karaoke

Spotlight karaoke and DJ entertainment.

Longhorn Pub
4513 25th Avenue Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 542-9222

Thursday
January
31

7:00 pm Proclamation of Queen Silver Star

Doors open at 6:30pm at the Performing Arts Centre. 3800 - 33rd Street Vernon (250) 549-7469

This event represents the conclusion to the Queen Silver Star program where the 11 candidates took part in classes and events from Sept. to Jan. There will be the top 3 talents presented and scholarship presentations. The highlight of the evening will be the proclaiming of Queen and Princess Silver Star. The new royalty will be crowned the following evening at the Coronation ceremony in Polson Park.

Tickets are $20 and are available at ticket seller. www.ticketseller.ca/

Vernon Winter Carnival Society
3401 35th Avenue Vernon BC   [ map ]

8:00 pm Karaoke at Toro’s Pub

Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent.

Toro’s Neighbourhood Pub
1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd Vernon BC   [ map ]
(250) 549-9900