The 42 annual PrairieCon is taking place this weekend in the Lower Curling Club Lounge, the Upper Curling Club Lounge, and the Curling Club Ice Surface inside the Keystone Centre. PrairieCon is a weekend-long gaming convention held in Brandon, MB featuring games, tournaments, workshops, vendors, contests, and prizes. Facebook link. PrairieCon dates: Friday, May 26 – Sunday, May 28 Event hours: Friday doors open 12 noon, gaming starts 1pm, facility closes midnight. Saturday doors open 8am, gaming starts 9am, facility closes midnight. Sunday doors open 8am, gaming starts 9am, facility closes at 6pm.

jump into Summer Art Classes as the Arc Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba in July 2023! Registration is open for everyone on May 2Sth for daily classes & workshops filled with painting, pottery. drawing, cartooning, and much more! Children and Teens can make a splash in the studio this summer as they learn from talented artists and instructors. The AGSN has activities and art projects in an inspiring, creative, and supportive setting for learners ages 6 to I7 from July 3rd to the 28th. Full or half day classes ranging in length from 2-day workshops to 5-day long programs. Be sure to secure a spot in pottery classes for bids who love to stay busy and active in be large AGSN clay studios with hands-on creative activities. Also back by popular demand are be Harry Potter-themed classes with instructors Alyssa Boulton and Kourtney Barcel in Welcome to the Wizarding World and the World of JK Rowling featuring an array of new fantastical projects. Teens will have the unique opportunity/ to take their skills to the next level in advanced workshops with artists Chris Reid & Gerry Oliver. Don’t let your ten miss out on this unique opportunity’ to work with these renowned and talented instructors in Express Yourself. Teens Art Studio Workshops and Unleash Your Imagination with Freestyle Design 8 Cotoul Swirl. Is your child or teen interested in exploring the world of digital art and animation! Students will love the specially workshop with artist. Erica Lowe who will help students turn their drawings into stop-motion animations! Do your little ones love to get creative with paint, clay, rainbow unicorns, and sparkles? Leave the mess to us, and bring your kids to the gallery so their can have fun and set their imagination free with classes such as Pokemon Paint Pour & Colorspash Fun & Funky, and Under the Sea. These are just a few more options for children who enjoy working with pastels, painted canvases, anime-inspired characters, puppets, sculpting, and much more. There is ‹something for everyone in a wide range of workshops and classes this July. Reserve your spot today! For  more information: Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba | (agsm.ca)  

Touch-A-Truck Brandon returns to the grounds at the Keystone Centre on June 3, 2023. Touch-A-Truck Brandon is a unique fundraiser that is an interactive, outdoor, family friendly experience, allowing kids to “touch”, climb, explore and discover all kinds of vehicles in a safe environment. A large variety of trucks are on-hand every year including construction, farm, heavy-duty, and emergency vehicles. Once again there will be a QUIET HOUR from 9am-10am, free of sirens, music and honking for those who need it. There will also be demonstrations from local companies at 10:30am and 12:30pm as well. The cost is only $5 per person and payable in cash at the gate. Date/time: Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 9 AM – 4 PM.

A new Summer Music Festival will be taking place in Brandon this July. Dubbed the " Salamander Summer Music Festival", the event will take place at Rideau Park (305 Park Street) on July 21 – 23, 2023 and features DJs, local bands, university artists, performance troupes and more! Among the artists announced as appearing to date include: House of Hex, DJ Dirt, DJ Red, Julianna Moore, Full Flannel Jacket, Vertigo/Matt Cory Band, Mitchell Makoons, Jan Ek, Attica Riots and more. The weekends lineup can be viewed here. In addition to the live musical performances, a number of activities and attractions will be onsite including a kids area, workshops, art installations, food trucks, beer gardens, and a vendor village. Tickets to the event are now on sale. To visit the festivals website, click here.

Dauphin, Manitoba – May 17th 2023 – Dauphins Countryfest, Canada’s Longest Running Country Music Festival, is thrilled to extend a heartfelt congratulations to all the graduates in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. As a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication, Dauphin’s Countryfest is delighted to offer graduates a FREE 730 CKDM Thursday Kick-Off Party pass. Dauphins Countryfest understands the importance of celebrating milestones. By providing complimentary access to the 730 CKDM Thursday Kick-Off Party, graduates can kick off their summer festivities in style while enjoying a fantastic lineup of live country music performances. If graduates wish to extend their experience beyond Thursday night, they have the option to upgrade to a Weekend Pass for $150, inclusive of all service charges and taxes. This offer is only available until June 1st 2023. "We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of graduates from Manitoba and Saskatchewan," said Rob Waloschuk, General Manager at Dauphins Countryfest. "As an organization committed to fostering community spirit and providing unforgettable entertainment experiences, we believe that offering free access to our Thursday Kick-Off Party is a great way to honour their accomplishments. We invite graduates to join us and create lifelong memories at Dauphin’s Countryfest." Dauphins Countryfest attracts thousands of music enthusiasts each year and promises an unforgettable experience for all attendees. With a variety of food vendors, merchandise stalls, and lively entertainment, Dauphins Countryfest has something for everyone. For more information about Dauphins Countryfest and to access the form for the FREE 730 CKDM Thursday Kick-Off Party pass, please visit www.countryfest.ca