The Evans Theatre opens for the season (September to April) this weekend. Two different movies will be featured including A Dogs Purpose and A Dogs Journey. All proceeds from the opening weekend will be shared among three local charities: Brandon Humane Society, Funds for Furry Friends and Strays That Can’t Pay. The Evans Theatre is located on the campus of Brandon University, in the George T. Richardson Building).  All seats are only $6. A Dog's Purpose: Friday Sept. 20, 7:30 PM Saturday Sept. 21, 6:30 PM A Dog's Journey: Saturday Sept. 21, 9:00 PM Sunday Sept. 22, 7:30 PM Note special times on Saturday. A link to other upcoming movies can be found here.

The five world-class illusionists that make up this mind-bending theatrical production are touring Canada, following a record breaking run in Toronto. Don’t miss this incredible show to entertain the entire family on a Canadian national tour for the first time! Tickets for Champions Of Magic, locally presented by Pepsi, are on sale September 13th, with venue pre-sales for Keystone Centre subscribers starting September 12th, and can be purchased online at tickets.keystonecentre.com Pre-sale will be available starting at 10am on Sept 12th at tickets.keystonecentre.com with promo code: ILLUSION. (source: Keystone Centre Newsletter)

Meandher Creek Pumpkin Patch, located in Oak Lake, opens for the season tomorrow at noon. They offer a variety of fun family ticketed attractions including an air cannon, corn trails, a duck race, horse-drawn hayrides, a haunted barn, mini golf, and a zip-line. Gate admission is only $6 and includes access to numerous attractions like the giant corn box, a giant bale pyramid, a giant sand box, and pictures with the pumpkins. Parking is free and a concession is available on weekends. School tours are available Thursdays and Fridays while birthday parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Location: off Trans-Canada Hwy., north on PR 254, west on Road 53N, and watch for signs. For more information on the Meandher Creek Pumpkin Patch please visit their website or Facebook page.

Queen fans rejoice! We Will Rock You is coming to Westoba Place, January 26, 2020. While WE WILL ROCK YOU is a quirky, eccentric and heartfelt story of outsiders, it’s also a creative cautionary tale for the cyberage. It reflects the scale and spectacle that marked Queen’s live performances and earned the band its pinnacle position in rock history. The audience can expect WE WILL ROCK YOU to rock as fiercely as the best of Queen’s concert. Tickets for this iconic rock and roll musical go on sale this Friday at 10am at tickets.keystonecentre.com

Making their debut at Brandon's Food Truck Warz in 2019 is the Simba Safai Grill who specialize in African-inspired dishes. Their African dishes are made with authentic Kenyan and African spices and seasonings. The seasonings are not spicy in taste, but in flavor. Simba Safari Grill participates in many fairs and festivals within and outside of Manitoba including Folk Fest (Winnipeg), Osborne Village Canada Day Street Celebration (Winnipeg), and Manyfest (Winnipeg). They are also the 2016 Food Truck Wars winner in Winnipeg for "best bang for your buck." You will love the flavorful menu items you will find at Simba Safari Grill. The mouth watering Serengeti Chicken (Chicken marinated with authentic African spices then simmered) and the MOKIMO (Mashed Potatoes, Peas and Corn seasoned with herbs) will have you lining up for more. This truck offers a wide array of gluten free and vegetarian dishes as well.