Events

Canada Music Week, Masterclass @ 3 p.m. and Evening Concert @ 7 p.m.
2024-11-22 19:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Brandon, MB, Canada
Please apply by November 10, 2024 at this link: https://forms.gle/4TB9TvJxjuUQstuG6
Master Class Participation Limits:

6 Junior Students
4 Intermediate Students
3 Senior Students

(First come, first-served basis)
Open to all Manitoba students, regardless of age or instrument. Only works by Canadian composers, preferably from Manitoba, will be accepted. Memorization is encouraged but not required. For more information please call 204-573-2423.
Masterclass at 3:00 p.m. with Adjudicator, Dr. Daniel Tselyakov, piano in Classroom 1-26, BU School of Music
Concert at 7:00 p.m., Lorne Watson Recital Hall, School of Music, Brandon University
Concert Admission: by donation
Complimentary Refreshments: Provided after both Masterclass and Concert

Bobcats Basketball
2024-11-22 18:00 - 22:00 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Men’s Basketball vs Alberta
Game start: November 22, 2024 8:00 pm
Game details

BU Women’s Basketball vs Alberta
Game start: November 22, 2024 6:00 pm
Game details

Ethics Café
2024-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Chez Angela Bakery and Cafe, 29c 10th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 4E4, Canada
Join us at Chez Angela to engage in critical discussions on technology and education. Explore how digital tools enhance or challenge learning. Co-hosted by the Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties, and the BU Department of Philosophy, this event is free and open to the public.
Whether you’re an educator, student, parent, or community member, this Ethics Café is for anyone interested in discussing how technology shapes our educational experiences and responsibilities. No preparation required – just bring your curiosity and perspectives! Participation is encouraged in any form.
Everyone is welcome—no prep needed! Light refreshments provided.
Topics: Phones in Schools, Social Media, and the Impact of Al
Register now to secure your spot: https://marl.mb.ca/events/brandon-ethics-cafe/

First-year student showcase
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Sutherland Gallery of Art, 2021 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB, Canada
First-year Brandon University fine arts students will showcase their work with a show at the Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art. The show will run from Nov. 21 through to Dec. 5 during gallery opening hours, with an opening reception on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.
The students are from Drawing 1, Introduction to Clay 1, Painting 1, and Visual Design classes in BU’s IsKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art.
Parking is available in front of the gallery entrance, on the north side of the building, facing the Healthy Living Centre. The gallery is open Thursdays 2–8 p.m., and Friday/Saturday from 2–6 p.m.

Book Launch — Uncut: A Cultural Analysis of the Foreskin
2024-11-21 18:00 | Gathering Space, John E. Robbins Library, Canada
University of Regina Press and Brandon University are hosting a book launch for Jonathan A. Allan’s forthcoming Uncut: A Cultural Analysis of the Foreskin at the Gathering Space of the John E. Robbins library on Thursday November 21st at 6pm.
We will be treated to a short reading from the book and a discussion of how Dr. Allan’s research in the archives lead him to explore texts as diverse as parenting manuals, dating columns in newspapers, ephemera from fetishists, medical literature, reports from international development organizations, as well as the manifestos of activists for what they can reveal about our understanding of the foreskin, and how this understanding reveals that notions of masculinity, agency, and sexuality are in flux.
Please RSVP. The event is free, light refreshments will be served, and we are looking forward to seeing you there!
Eventbrite Site

Long Night Against Procrastination
2024-11-20 19:00 - 2024-11-21 02:00 | John E. Robbins Library
Study and access academic services late into the night. Food, drinks and activities will be provided free of charge!

Pottery Sale 2024
2024-11-20 09:00 - 23:00 | McKenzie Building, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
The annual Ceramics Studio Pottery Sale will be held Wednesday, November 20th at 9:00 am. Please note the location, which will be near the library entrance in the McKenzie Building.
This annual fundraising event supports students and the ceramics program.
Functional potteries were created by BFA ceramics majors and those enrolled in the Intermediate Wheel Throwing class.

Step by Step Prep for Final Exam Readiness
2024-11-19 12:40 - 13:30 | Zoom, Brandon, MB, Canada
With Genevieve Maltais Lapointe, Student Accessibility Specialist.
Feeling anxious about final exams? Not sure where to start? You are not alone! This interactive workshop will introduce you to several study strategies and test taking tips to help ensure exam readiness. The importance of planning and creating a study schedule to manage anxiety will also be featured. Open to all students.
Click here to register!

Bobcats Basketball
2024-11-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Women’s Basketball vs Lethbridge
Game start: November 16, 2024 5:00 pm
Game details

BU Men’s Basketball vs Lethbridge
Game start: November 16, 2024 7:00 pm
Game details

Bobcats Basketball
2024-11-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Men’s Basketball vs Lethbridge
Game start: November 15, 2024 8:00 pm
Game details

BU Women’s Basketball vs Lethbridge
Game start: November 15, 2024 6:00 pm
Game details

Take Back The Night
2024-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Princess Park, 800 Princess Avenue, Brandon, MB, Canada
November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and fostering safe, respectful communities.
Domestic violence affects individuals across all ages, genders, and backgrounds, leaving lasting impacts on survivors, families, and society. During this month, we join together to acknowledge these impacts and take action toward creating change.
As part of our commitment to ending violence, we invite you to join us for the Take Back the Night March on Thursday, November 14th. This annual march is a powerful statement against all forms of violence, reclaiming the night for safety and empowerment. This event brings our community together to stand in solidarity with survivors, honouring their voices and experiences.
We will meet at 5 p.m. in Princess Park where we will hear from special guest speakers before embarking on a march to Brandon University to raise awareness on gender-based violence.

We hope you can join us in raising awareness and building a supportive community for all.

Bobcats Volleyball
2024-11-09 17:00 - 20:45 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Women's Volleyball vs Saskatchewan
Game start: November 9, 2024 5:00 pmGame details

BU Men's Volleyball vs Saskatchewan
Game start: November 9, 2024 6:45 pmGame details

Bobcats Volleyball
2024-11-08 18:00 - 21:45 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Women's Volleyball vs Saskatchewan
Game start: November 8, 2024 6:00 pmGame details

BU Men's Volleyball vs Saskatchewan
Game start: November 8, 2024 7:45 pmGame details

BU Literary Lounge
2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Clark Hall, Room 104, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Calling all student creative writers! The newly formed Brandon University Literary Lounge invites students to attend its on-campus creative writing group.
The group’s first meeting takes place on Thursday, November 7, from 6:00-7:00 pm in Room 104 of Clark Hall. Pizza and refreshments will be served, courtesy of the Department of English, Drama, & Creative Writing.
The Literary Lounge is for student creative writers of all levels working in any genre of writing, whether poetry, fiction, non-fiction, drama, or any other form. Sessions will be held on a twice-monthly basis.
The hour-long session might involve sharing samples of your work within the group, or it might involve simply providing a block of time for students to work on their own writing in the same space with other writers.
For more information, contact Emily Wiebe at wiebeel16@brandonu.ca
or check out the Instagram site @buliterarylounge

Spoken Word & Jazz
2024-11-06 19:00 | Section 6 Brewing, 1126 Princess Ave, Brandon, MB, R7A 0P9, Canada
Students from the Jazz Composition and Arranging II and Elucidata: Multimedia Poetry Workshop courses have collaborated on a project.
The students have created a program of live spoken word with music and will be perform these brand-new compositions. This event is free and open to the public.

CANCELLED pro series: Teri Parker, jazz piano
2024-11-05 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this concert has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Law School Information Session
2024-11-05 12:40 - 13:30 | MB
BU grads who are now studying in the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law will share their insights on preparing for the LSAT, the law school application process and what it’s like to study law.
This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have and learn from students with different experiences.
Instagram: @bupolitics
Email: BrandonUPoliticsSociety@outlook.com

BU Symphonic Band & Guests
2024-11-04 19:00 | MB
Please join us for an evening of concert band music with our BU Symphonic Band under the direction of Dr. Wendy Zander who will be joined by guest High School Bands:

Killarney School Senior Band with Meagan Lawson, conductor
Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School Concert Band with Andrew Coombs, conductor

The evening will feature works by Brian Balmages, Andrew Boysen, William Owens, Pete Meechan among others.
LOCATION: Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium located at 205-20th Street
TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased in person or online at the wmca: https://www.wmca.ca/events/bu-symphonic-band-concert-2024
Ticket pricing: $15 Adults; $10 Youth (13-17 years of age); FREE for 12 and under

Bobcats Basketball
2024-11-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Men’s Basketball vs Winnipeg
Game start: November 1, 2024 8:00 pm
Game details

BU Women’s Basketball vs Winnipeg
Game start: November 1, 2024 6:00 pm
Game details

Beading with Nicole & Joan
2024-10-30 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Indigenous Peoples’ Centre, McKenzie Building, Room 101, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Beading with Métis Inclusion Coordinator Nicole Braun and Métis Elder Joan Church.

pro series: Carlo Muscat, saxophone
2024-10-29 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
The evening’s program, composed by Carlo Muscat:
Totoro; Cleopatra; Holler; The Body Is Only Light; Lisovyk; Arrietty; Everyone Looks Happy; Lyra’s Sonnet

Recognised as one of the most promising voices on the European jazz scene, Carlo Muscat’s reputation as a saxophonist, composer, and bandleader has flourished through collaborations with numerous outstanding European musicians including Tony Tixier, Philippe Maniez, Mátyás Szandai, Mauro Gargano and Sandro Zerafa. His sixth album, Hymns, received critical acclaim, with a four-star rating from Downbeat Magazine and a spot on their list of Best Albums of 2023. This acknowledgement signaled his development as an artist and his emerging role in contemporary jazz. An inventive improviser overtly embracing freedom of interpretation and a willingness to explore new musical territories, Muscat’s discography now includes seven albums as a leader and numerous contributions as a sideman. Beginning with his 2014 debut release, The Sound Catalogues, each album has probed a different aspect of his sound and experimented with compositional and stylistic approaches, reflecting his dedication to an ongoing pursuit of his musical vision. Originally from Malta, Carlo is currently based in Kyiv, Ukraine, and has been the co-owner and director of the music venue and bar Storeroom, located in Ta’ Xbiex (Malta), since 2019. His 7th album, The Body Is Only Light, was recorded in Kyiv in March 2024, and is set to be released on October 25th 2024 on the American label ears&eyes Records.
also featuring Brandon University Music faculty:
Diogo Peixoto – guitar; Marika Galea – bass; Eric Platz – drums

Starting his guitar journey at a young age, Diogo Peixoto quickly immersed himself in various musical environments, becoming a sought-after sideman across different genres. His involvement with the ‘Coletivo Orquestral’ alongside renowned musicians like Hermeto Pascoal, Brandford Marsalis, Arrigo Barnabé, and Vinícius Dorin, not only showcased his talent but also provided invaluable experiences. Diogo is also a proficient songwriter and singer, with his compositions receiving recognition in several Brazilian song festivals. Characterised by spontaneity and intensity, his guitar playing reflects a unique blend of influences, showcasing a melodic sense and composition style enriched by Brazilian rhythmic nuances. Holding degrees in Popular Music, Financial Management, and a Master’s in Jazz Performance and Literature, his academic background complements his practical expertise. Currently teaching at Brandon University in Canada, Diogo continues to inspire and educate a new generation of musicians, embodying a commitment to fostering creativity and musical excellence.

Marika Galea (she/her) is an award-winning performer, composer and writer from Toronto. Best known as a bassist, her work explores the space between improvised jazz, narrative songwriting, and hypnotic soundscapes. She has supported artists across jazz, pop, rock, indie, hip hop, new music and experimental genres including Terence Blanchard, Cyrus Chestnut, Ralph Peterson Jr., Rachel Therrien, Jason Palmer, L’Orchestre national du jazz de Montréal, Basia Bulat, Tim Kingsbury (Arcade Fire), Jake Clemons (E Street Band), U.S. Girls, Geneviève Racette and Laura Niquay. Her collaborations have garnered nominations and wins for JUNO, Golden Globe, Academy, Polaris, Iris, RIDM and HotDocs Awards. In 2017, she earned a spot as one of CBC Music’s 35 best Canadian jazz artists under 35. She has taught at McGill University & Conservatory, Berklee College of Music, McGill Executive Institute, Malta Jazz Festival, Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival, Prince Edward County Jazz Festival, McGill University School of Continuing Studies and the University of Manitoba – and is currently on faculty at Brandon University.

Eric Platz is a drummer whose creative work intersects with Jazz, Americana, North African, and Contemporary Improvised music. As a member of singer Carrie Rodriguez’s band, Eric toured extensively throughout North America, appeared on “Austin City Limits”, performed with Bill Frisell and Lucinda Williams, and collaborated with producer Lee Townsend on the recording Love and Circumstance. Life After Life, a recording featuring Eric’s compositions for clarinet, cello, bass, and percussion, was called “an extraordinary debut” by DOWN BEAT Magazine. Eric is an Associate Professor at Brandon University where he teaches drumset, Jazz & Contemporary Popular Music, and non-Western music traditions.
We recognize the support of Arts Council Malta in presenting this program.
Tickets are $20 for adults (no admission fee for BU and Conservatory students) and are available at the door.

Beading with Barb & Kevin
2024-10-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-29 12:30 - 14:30, 2024-10-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Indigenous Peoples’ Centre, McKenzie Building, Room 101, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Join Anishinaabe Elder Barb Blind, Fine Arts Professor Kevin Mckenzie, and the world famous Beading Babes. Open to all levels of beaders—new to experienced.

Drum Songs with Susie
2024-10-28 15:30 | Indigenous Peoples’ Centre, McKenzie Building, Room 101, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Join Cree Knowledge Keeper Susie Mcpherson Derendy to learn and practice drum songs.

Horticultural Therapy
2024-10-24 15:30 - 18:30 | Indigenous Peoples’ Centre, McKenzie Building, Room 101, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Horticultural Therapy supports students to cope with stress using plants, plant-based materials, and plant-based activities to achieve specific therapeutic goals such as relieving stress and improving mood and attention.
Co-facilitated by Marsha Harris, Counselling Therapist, and Deborah Tacan, Cree Métis Grandmother.
Registration is now open—email HarrisM@BrandonU.ca to register

Bobcats Basketball
2024-10-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Men's Basketball vs Calgary
Game start: October 24, 2024 1:00 pmGame details

BU Teachings House: Etuaptmumk | Two Eyed Seeing
2024-10-24 12:00 | He Oyate Tawapi (Ceremony Room), Health Studies Complex, Room 141, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Join BU Knowledge Keepers as they share teachings that reflect the importance of respectfully bringing together different ways of knowing, to learn and lead in a way that draws on the strengths of our diverse knowledges and experience. Hosted by the Indigenous Peoples’ Centre. BU Teachings House gatherings are open invitations to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the broader community to reflect, listen, and share. All are invited to attend! Coffee, tea, and bannock provided.

United States Election Panel
2024-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Gathering Space, John E. Robbins Library, Canada
Experts from Brandon University and Assiniboine College have put together a panel to discuss November’s United States presidential election, and why it matters to you.
This free, non-partisan event will feature David Docherty and Rick Baker of BU, along with Murray Oliver and Chris Hunt of Assiniboine speaking on issues such as the spillover of American political dynamics into Canada, Canadian-American relations, media mis/disinformation and the implications of the election on global security.
The evening will also include opportunities for questions and answers from the public as well as mingling and refreshments.
