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SUMMARY:Castlegar Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:Opening night kicks off June 6th with live music\, refreshments and art! This free\, self guided community event runs from June 6th – Sep 20th which sees 19 artists featured at 11 local businesses.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/castlegar-art-walk/
LOCATION:Castlegar\, Castlegar\, BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250705T170000
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SUMMARY:Kaslo Shakespeare Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Kaslo Shakespeare Festival will present three weekends of events in Kaslo and Argenta: Free Previews of our play “Hamlet” and the full play at the Langham Theartre with live music and elizabethan costumes\, as well as a special eurythmy performance ( a movement art) of “The Emperors’s New Clothes” on June 29th at 2:00pm.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kaslo-shakespeare-festival/
LOCATION:The Langham\, 447 A Avenue\, Kaslo\, BC\, V0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaslo Shakespeare Festival":MAILTO:colinpoer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T233000
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SUMMARY:Harmony Festival
DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual HARMONY Festival \nMusic\, dance and play!\nBy donation $0-$50Pay-what-you-can or Pay-it-ForwardCash\, scan or e-transfer treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com\nA non-profit community event.Family Friendly and no alcohol served.\nLocal artists and free workshops:\n\nFriday June 20th3:00 Open micCONTACT IMPROV WORKSHOP5:00 Mountain Weather Band7:00 Month of Sundays Dance * DJ Wax Headroom\n\nSaturday\, June 21st10:00 SONG WRITING & SAND SCULPTING WORKSHOPS12:00 Kiara Astara Prayers12:50 Mandi Sparrow & Jupiter Skye Dance1:00 Judy Brown & Sam Hurrie2:00 thisissami::rawHOOP DANCE WORKSHOP3:00 Melvyn4:00 Keith RathieBATIK WORKSHOP5:00 Rosa Good6:30 I Herd Cats Collective & Dance Cypher8:30 TruckVanCarPyro Pixie Fire Dance11:00 Solstice Lakeside Jam\n\nSunday\, June 22nd11:00 INNER SOUL SOUNDS WORKSHOP12:00 Kera Willis1:00 Jasmine Wiley Wu with Belisse Binah Bellydance2:00 Barnharmonics3:00 Puppets Got Talent & Spin The Wheel4:00 Soul PotionMIX AND MATCH PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP5:00 DJ Adham Shaikh\n\nSATURDAY WATER GAMESSUNDAY FIREFIGHTER GAMEsVOLLEYBALLBOUNCY CASTLEKID’S CRAFT ZONEFACEPAINTINGBINGORAFFLE AND 50/50 DRAWSROSE WOMB SANCTUARY TENT\n\nFOOD & ARTISAN VENDORS:FoodhiniTalishack KitchensCheez 2 PleezJaganath ExpressRawsaReverie Bakerie\nBring games to share!\nIf you have an idea for a last minute workshop\, let us know!\nWe are looking for volunteers to make this community event a success:Fundraising and promotionSet up\, tear down and clean upGarbage and RecyclingVolunteer CoordinatorSecurityRaffle prize and merchandize tableBINGO callerCollecting donations at the gate\nShow up\, PM or email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com to let us know you want to help.\nHARMONY is hosted by non-profit Treehugger Retreats and Events Society and produced by Live Harmonics Sound Science.\nOur intention is to support local artists\, small businesses and organizations\, to create a space to bridge connections between old and new residents of the Slocan Valley and to bring increased tourism to the Village of Slocan. We also give back to the community by hiring local artists and tradespersons\, donating extra revenue to local non-profits\, and loaning equipment for free for other non-profit community events throughout the year.\n\nThank you to our sponsors and supporters!Village of SlocanSlocan Valley Legacy FundReDI Grant\, Village of Slocan and Area HRDCK Community Development GrantColumbia Basin TrustKootenay InsuranceTrowelex Rentals & SalesKootenay Savings Credit UnionKootenay Co-OpSlocan Village MarketNelson & District Credit UnionTransformation Development\n\nOrganizers acknowledge that we will gather on snʕickstx tmxʷúlaʔxʷ (Sinixt territory) and give gratitude to this land and its waters. We wish to continue to build connections\, with ourselves\, with each other and with Mother Earth.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/harmony-festival-2/
LOCATION:Slocan Beach\, Village of Slocan\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Treehugger Retreats and Events Society":MAILTO:TREEHUGGERSOCIETYBC@OUTLOOK.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T110000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Bunker tours
DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!\n\nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.\n\nClick on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free! (https://form-can.keela.co/bunker-tours)
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-85/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250621T140000
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SUMMARY:V'ni Dansi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening with V’ni Dansi\, where traditional Métis and contemporary dance come together in a vibrant celebration of culture and artistry. This unique performance by the acclaimed V’ni Dansi Dance Company\, led by Artistic Director Yvonne Chartrand\, offers a rich and captivating journey through the heart of Métis heritage. \nPerformance Highlights: \nTraditional Métis Dance: Delight in the spirited and lively dances that have been passed down through generations\, showcasing the beautiful traditions of the Métis people. \nContemporary Dance: Be mesmerized by innovative and expressive contemporary pieces that reflect the evolving nature of Métis culture. \nLive Music: Enjoy the sounds of traditional fiddles and modern musical compositions that accompany the dancers\, adding an extra layer of magic to the performance. \nDon’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the fusion of past and present in a powerful display of dance and music. V’ni Dansi promises to be an evening filled with passion\, heritage\, and unforgettable artistry. \nSecure your tickets now and be part of a performance that celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of the Métis people. \nCome and be inspired by the enchanting world of V’ni Dansi!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/vni-dansi/
LOCATION:Key City Theatre\, 20 14th Avenue North\, Cranbrook\, BC\, V1C 6H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Key City Theatre":MAILTO:info@keycitytheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250621T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T180917Z
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SUMMARY:Ikebana in New Denver Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: \nSaturday\, June 21\, 2025 from 3:00-4:30 pm \n$20 (pre-registration as space is limited) includes all materials. Take your Ikebana home to enjoy (in a beautiful containter specially hand crafted for this event!). \nAbout Ikebana in New Denver Event \nOn Saturday June 21st\, 2025 the community is invited to attend a special one day Ikebana exhibition (free admission\, no pre-registration required)that will include several Ikebana arrangements on display to be viewed throughout the event and a special heirloom display featuring stories and objects from the Japanese Canadian members of our team. \nAt 1:00 PM the Ikebana demonstration by Hollis Ho Sensei will begin and all are welcome to come and watch. \nAt 3:00 PM an Ikebana workshop will take place\, offering attendees hands-on experience as they create their take-home Ikebana arrangement in a beautiful container specially crafted just for this event. Tickets for the workshop are $20 and must be pre-purchased here on Eventbrite as there is limited space. \nIf you have any questions please email at ikebananewdenver@gmail.com. \nAbout Ikebana: \nIkebana\, the art of Japanese flower arranging\, is a way to inspire you to focus on the natural beauty of your surroundings. This fun workshop will share the basic philosophical concepts of this traditional art and teach you the basic techniques to create your own Ikebana that you may take home with you at the end of the session. All supplies are provided. No equipment or previous experience is necessary. \nThere are many schools of Ikebana in Japan\, and different rules do apply to the teachings of each school. Nevertheless\, the basic principles of the art are carefully preserved\, and common among all the schools. This workshop is being presented by the Sogetsu School of Ikebana which was founded by Sofu Teshigahara in Tokyo\, 1927. The Sogetsu school is one of the largest and most modern with its approach to technique\, variety of materials\, design\, and outlook.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/ikebana-in-new-denver-workshop/
LOCATION:Bosun Hall\, 710 Bellevue Street\, New Denver\, BC\, V0G1S0
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T210000
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SUMMARY:Live Music at the Hume Hotel Beer Garden
DESCRIPTION:Live Music\, through the week.\nThe Beer Garden has its own stage that features local musicians and DJs on select nights of the week!  Check out our lineup for upcoming shows that are featured 6-9pm.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/live-music-at-the-hume-hotel-beer-garden-6/
LOCATION:Hume Hotel Beer Garden Stage\, 422 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hume Hotel":MAILTO:info@humehotel.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T230326Z
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SUMMARY:Dark Chapters closing event with David Garneau
DESCRIPTION:David Garneau returns to the Nelson Museum with guests Susan Musgrave\, Paul Seesequasis\, and Fred Wah\, for an artist talk and reading event\, featuring excerpts from the Dark Chapters publication and amongst the artworks in Gallery A. This event is free and open to the public. \nRocks and books\, bones and shadows—studied in isolation\, interpreted by 17 leading artists\, poets\, essayists\, and academics from across the country—come together in Dark Chapters\, a striking project by Métis artist David Garneau. Presented as both a touring exhibition and a publication\, Dark Chapters explores the tension and balance between everyday objects and powerful cultural symbols. \nDavid Garneau (Métis) is a Professor of Visual Arts at the University of Regina. He is a painter\, curator\, and writer who engages creative and critical expressions of Indigenous contemporary ways of knowing\, being\, and doing. In 2023\, he received the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Art: Outstanding Achievement and was inducted into the Royal Society of Canada. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/dark-chapters-closing-event-with-david-garneau/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T233000
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SUMMARY:LILA GRAY featuring JOHNNY POUTINA
DESCRIPTION:the MORE THAN A KID tour \nRaised in the mountains of BC\, Lila Gray calls Vancouver home. Through her heartfelt lyrics and skillful songwriting\, Lila plumbs the depths of her young adulthood and explores the trials and tribulations of queer womanhood in the 21st century. This young artist found her passion\, and eternal love for music at the tender age of five\, when she started her classical training through cello. Since then\, Lila has picked up singing\, songwriting\, and guitar to establish her presence as a musician. Shortly after placing in the Top 100 of the 2021 CBC Searchlight Competition\, Lila took off to Montreal to pursue a formal education in audio engineering and sound production. Lila’s unique production and intricate lyricism are masterfully executed in her third album Scared Of The Dark (You Should Be Too). Lila has garnered 150\,000 streams\, and counting\, on Spotify. \nFeaturing support from Nelson local\, Johnny Poutina (of The Dancing Legs).
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/lila-gray-featuring-johnny-poutina/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,LGBTQIA2S+,Live Performance
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