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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
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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:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T120000
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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-86/
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/Vancouver:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T160000
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SUMMARY:Family Beach Party on Soul’s Paradise Beach
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a family beach party/potluck 🙂 Lady V & Bass Cat will play classic hits and beats for all the family. Valéry & Sadie will teach a basic choreography so that everyone can dance together. Park on Pilot Bay Road. Bring a chair\, food & drinks. Free for everyone under 18 years old. $10/Adult
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/family-beach-party-on-souls-paradise-beach/
LOCATION:Soul’s Paradise\, 16961 Pilot Bay Road\, Kootenay Bay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Shambhala Pre-Party
DESCRIPTION:As the sun sets over Salmo River Ranch\, the night awakens. On Saturday\, June 28th\, bring the farm to life early at the Shambhala Pre-Party\, an intimate prelude to Shambhala Music Festival in the heart of the picturesque Riverside Campground. Feel the energy of the Farmily and the anticipation of what’s to come. \n‍ \n\nCatch gentlemens Club\, Truth\, Smoakland and more\n\nIt’s about to go down on the Salmo River Ranch ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Turn the bass up with Gentlemens Club\, Truth\, Smoakland\, K+Lab\, SkiiTour\, VEIL\, Abstrakt Sonance\, Carissa Gem\, Chimp It\, Dolla Hilz\, Dubconscious\, and Kato at the Shambhala Pre-Party. Find yourself lounging by the river by day\, and lighting up the 300-degree dancefloor by night. \nEarly Bird and General Admission Pre-Party Tickets go on sale Friday\, March 28 at 12:00 PM (PDT) and include free tent camping and free parking. Seeking a dreamier stay? Explore lodging packages.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/shambhala-pre-party/
LOCATION:Salmo River Ranch\, Highway 3\, Salmo
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance,Markets/Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T190000
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SUMMARY:kt̓kmin uɬ c̓ik̓ʷm (mark and make light) Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:The public are invited to attend the Opening Reception of kt̓kmin uɬ c̓ik̓ʷm (mark and make light)\, on Saturday\, June 28\, 2025\, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The artists will be in attendance. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission is free. \nAxel-Strain and Van Stone will be in artists-in-residence at Oxygen Art Centre from June 22\, 2025\, to June 28\, 2025\, in preparation for their exhibition kt̓kmin uɬ c̓ik̓ʷm (mark and make light)\, which will be on view at Oxygen Art Centre from July 2\, 2025\, to August 23\, 2025. The Opening Reception is scheduled for Saturday\, June 28\, 2025\, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Everyone welcome to attend. \nOxygen Art Centre is an artist-run centre located at #3-320 Vernon Street along the alleyway behind Baker Street. All events are free to attend. \nThis program is generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Regional District of Central Kootenay ReDi program. \nLearn more information about the artists\, the program and event at Oxygen’s website.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kt%cc%93kmin-u%c9%ac-c%cc%93ik%cc%93%ca%b7m-mark-and-make-light-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Oxygen Art Centre\, 320 Vernon St Unit-3\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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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-3/
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:20250628T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T223000
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SUMMARY:Kootenay Burlesque Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to be dazzled\, delighted\, and downright enchanted as the 6th Annual Kootenay Burlesque Festival returns to Nelson on June 27 and 28 at the iconic Capitol Theatre. Presented by local producer and performer Vesper Valentine\, this premier weekend event offers two distinct showcase nights celebrating the sensuality\, artistry\, and spectacle of burlesque and variety performance. \nFriday\, June 27 – The Dirty & Nerdy Show\nStep into a seductive realm where intellect meets irresistible allure. This cheeky\, geeky night features acts that blend pop culture\, fantasy\, and risqué brilliance in a celebration of all things naughty and nerdy. \nSaturday\, June 28 – The Sparkle & Sass Soirée\nAn opulent evening of glitz\, glam\, and grandeur\, this showcase brings together burlesque royalty and world-class variety performers. Expect feathers\, rhinestones\, sass\, and spectacle \n\nWith Headliners:Qween Qwan – the #1 most influential burlesque performer in the world and winner of Most Dazzling from the Burlesque Hall of FameEros Sea  from New OreleansRaphael De La Getto from Colorado\nDaft Hunk from Nelson\, BC\n\nFeature Performers:Maverick from VancouverPoseidon Davenport from New Orleans \n\n\nSpecial Invited GuestLady Sapphire Noir \n\n\nMore than 40 additional performers from across North America will round out the festival with a mix of burlesque\, aerials\, circus\, drag\, and vaudeville variety across two themed nights. The weekend also features educational workshops led by professional touring artists. Open to all levels\, workshops will be held on Saturday\, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Intuit Movement Studio. \nTickets and Pricing\nAdvance tickets are $33 per night\, or $38 at the door.\nAttend both nights for only $25 per show with a weekend pass.\nTickets are available online or in person at the Capitol Theatre.For full festival details and workshop registration\, visit: www.kootenayburlesquefestival.com
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-burlesque-festival-4/
LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vesper Valentine":MAILTO:vespervalentinexo@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:HEAVY AIRSHIP – ZEPPLIN TRIBUTE
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URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/heavy-airship-zepplin-tribute/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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