The first ever Summer Soulstice Block Party is taking place in downtown Brandon today in the 1100 block of Princess Ave. The event has a number of activities/attractions on the go including mini axe throwing, a makers and farmers market, cornhole, nail painting, and much more. Food and beverages have been available for purchase all day and night long. Live music started at 2pm with the last act (Hasnsel) to hit the stage at 10pm. The event is being brought to you by The Dock on Princess, Kickin' Axe Throwing, and Section 6 Brewing Co. It runs until midnight for those interested in checking it out.

The world’s largest inflatable obstacle course, The Monster, is coming to Winnipeg this summer for 4 days in early August. This is the first year The Monster will be making an appearance in Canada and it includes stops in Victoria, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Ottawa, & more. The Winnipeg event is scheduled for August 4-7 at IG Field (315 Chancellor Matheson Rd). The course, which can take up to 20-30 minutes to complete, is nearly 1,000 feet long and features 40 unique challenges (gravity-defying slides, towering inflatable walls and mind-bending mazes) that will test every challenger. In addition to The Monster, the north endzone will have a live DJ, additional games and inflatables, food options, and beverages from the Rum Hut available for purchase. For additional information, please click here.

Brandon's Canada Day celebration is set to return to the Brandon Riverbank once again in 2023. Organizers have planned a fun-filled day for those attending. This year, entertainment on the Fusion Credit Union Stage begins at 11:00am and the day ends with the popular fireworks show scheduled for dusk Throughout the day there are many activities/attractions planned including face painting, Canine Stars, children’s entertainment, Indigenous performances, and more. Chris Chidoni, Full Flannel Jacket, and J4K are among the main stage entertainment. A number of food vendors will also be on-site for those looking for a bite to eat.

Manitoba country artist Kendra Kay will be hitting the Fusion Credit Union Stage, at the Riverbank Discovery Centre, on Thursday, June 22nd for a free concert. Kay is a 3 x Manitoba Country Music Association Fan's Choice Award Winner, 2 x Manitoba Country Music Association Female Artist of the Year, and Dauphin Countryfest Mainstage performer. She has toured across Canada with Tanya Tucker, Dean Brody, and the James Barker Band. Kendra takes the stage at 7:00pm, with opener Matt Cory kicking off the show at 6:30pm. The event is being presented by The City of Brandon's Parks & Recreation Services.

Last week bdnmb.ca shared news that the Shamrock Drive In in Killarney would be showing Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse on their opening weekend (Thur, Fri, June 29, 30). Yesterday they released the movie lineup up to the 20th of July and the list features a number of must see movies for the summer. Thur, Fri, June 29, 30 Spider-Man Across The Spider-verse PG, SONY, 140 min Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Animation Sat, Sun, July 1, 2, and Thur, July 6 Guardians of The Galaxy Vol 3 PG, DISNEY, 150 min Fri, Sat, Thur, July 7, 8, 13 Fast X PG UNIVERSAL, 142 min Fri, Sat, Thur, July 14, 15, 20 Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts PG PARAMOUNT, 120min   The gates open 1/2 hour before sundown, movies typically begin roughly 15-20 min after sundown. Concession includes popcorn, drinks, candy, nachos and cheese and more. The sound is transmitted straight to your car stereo through their FM transmitter on 88.3 FM. The Drive In re-opened in the summer of 2021 after having been closed for repairs/upgrades since May of 2015. For additional information and brief history of the drive in, please visit this link.