The 17th annual Westman Multicultural Festival takes place January 23-25, 2020 at various venues across the city. This is your opportunity to get out and experience three exciting days of LIVE entertainment and culture from around the world. Special activities for visitors include multicultural dance and music, international food, displays and more from 10 different pavilions. Participating pavilions include England, El Salvador, India, Jamaica, Mauritius, Métis, Mexico, Philippines, Scotland, and Ukraine. Admission to the pavilions is free. A map of the Pavilions can be found here With fun for everyone, the event is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Canadian Country music artists Petric will be in concert at Houstons on Friday, February 28. In November of 2019 the Winnipeg based band released a brand new single “Something To Do With You" on all streaming platforms. In addition to the Houstons show the band is also scheduled to perform this year at Dauphin's Countryfest. Advance tickets ($15) are available at Houstons or the Clarion Hotel and Suites.

Mauritius is a small island situated in the Indian ocean by the east coast of Madagascar. It is so far away from Canada, it would take at least two days or more to fly there. So, don't worry Brandon, and Westman folks, who can’t go to Mauritius. The Mauritius Cultural Association of Brandon MB, in collaboration with the Westman Multicultural Festival society is bringing Mauritius to you for two days. Entertainment will be provided by the one and only Island Vibes Dance Group with modern and traditional Sega music with traditional Mauritian instrument like hand drum (Ravanne), djembe, cajon, triangle and maravane. Bring your family and friends to “visit Mauritius in two days” on January 24 & 25 at the Central United Church 327-8th street in Brandon Manitoba.The Mauritius Cultural Association is celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary in Brandon. Menus Bol renverser (upside down bowl): bol renversé translates (unsurprisingly) as ‘upside-down bowl’. It’s a theatrical Sino-Mauritian dish that is found in Chinese restaurant menus across the island. The surprise is in the unveiling of the perfect dome of rice, topped with chicken and vegetables in a soy and oyster sauce. It is then crowned with a fried egg, which you take great pleasure in piercing so the golden yolk trickles down the sides. Mauritian Fried noodle (Mauritian style). Farata (flat bread) with potato curry. Rougaille (tomato sauce) with chickpeas and vegetable. Traditional Mauritian Roti (Farata/ Paratha) with the fillings that are served with it. DESSERTS Keer (Mauritian style Rice Pudding) Coconut Flan Drinks Pop and water Come visit the paradise island of Mauritius!  Line to their profile page can be found here. (Courtesy: The Mauritius Cultural Association of Brandon MB)

Kevin McDonald will emcee the 3rd Annual Big Daddy Tazz & Friends/Brandon Edition Comedy Show set for Saturday, January 25th, 2020 at the Keystone Centre Amphitheater. McDonald is best known as a comedian, actor, writer, and director of “The Kids In The Hall”. He has won several Gemini Awards including Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series and Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series. Joining McDonald on stage will be 5 other extremely talented comedians: Graham Chittenden, Cory Mack, Matt DiSero, Chad Anderson, and Big Daddy Tazz. Show time is slated for 7:30pm. For additional information, or show, details click here.

A quick rundown of what’s going on, and where, in Brandon on New Years Eve.  Plenty of available options for those looking to head out and have some fun including family activities at The Dock on Princess and T-Birds. Click individual poster for additional information on that businesses plans. Please note that additional events may be added if we receive submissions from those not already listed.