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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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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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SUMMARY:Balfour Daze 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Balfour Daze returns Saturday\, July 5\, at Balfour Playing Fields with a full day of fun\, food and entertainment for all ages! Enjoy a by-donation pancake breakfast\, then explore artisan vendors\, live music\, kids’ activities and fire truck demos. The music lineup features Kootenay Garage Youth Band\, Quilombera\, Chloe Albert\, White Lightning\, and Heavy Airship. Celebrate community spirit with neighbours\, family and friends at this vibrant summer festival that captures all the things that make Balfour special.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/balfour-daze-2025/
LOCATION:Balfour Playing Field\, Charles Street\, Balfour\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Balfour Recreation Committee":MAILTO:balfourdaze@gmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
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SUMMARY:true nature • an environmental group exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Bringing a voice to the environment\, nature\, and humanity’s relationship with it.\nAs we face climate challenges and work to deepen our connections and regenerative practices\, a story is conveyed through the eyes of 4 artists.\nBarbara Brown • www.BarbaraBrownArt.com\nChristopher Mcholm • https://www.instagram.com/chris.mcholm/\nSam Strachan • http://www.alkemyarttherapy.com/\nChrystyna Bykowa • www.BYKOWA.com\nEach artist expresses their relationship and inspiration derived from nature through their work. On exhibit for the months of July and August\, 2025. Gallery 444 is excited to bring forth a collective portrait\, sparking discussions\, as to how we may inform and influence our progress towards achieving planetary balance.\n*** For online payment $12 includes service fee\n*** Alternatively $10 e-transfer to somasoundstudio444@gmail.com or cash at door
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/true-nature-an-environmental-group-exhibit/
LOCATION:Gallery 444\, 448 Baker St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
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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-87/
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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SUMMARY:Magnolia Buckskin performs live at Bear Spring
DESCRIPTION:Experience a night of enchanting music with Magnolia Buckskin on July 5th along with a few 80s tunes thrown in to celebrate the 35 Year LVR High School Graduation Anniversary! Enjoy the rich acoustics and breathtaking views at the picturesque venue at Bear Spring Eco retreat\, just 10 minutes from Nelson \nMagnolia Buckskin is an all-female trio delivering beautiful harmonies and original arrangements in a blend of indie bluegrass\, folk\, and acoustic pop music on guitar\, banjo\, mandolin\, accordion and bass. They bring their years of friendship\, humour and love of music to the stage\, telling stories that evoke a panorama of human experiences. Kathy Cook\, Natasha Sayer and Corry Ulan draw upon their prairie roots. Don’t miss out on this musical treat! Get you tickets now. \nDoors open at 6:00 pm. Concert starts at 7:00 pm. Leave pets at home. Only 100 tickets. \nTickets $20 each. Pay cash at the gate or purchase online.  \nPurchase here: https://tradingpost.bearspringeco.ca/products/concert-in-the-barn \n  \nGlamping tent accommodations may be booked separately here. $165/night.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/magnolia-buckskin-performs-live-at-bear-spring/
LOCATION:Bear Spring Eco Retreat\, 5248 Queen Victoria Road\, Beasley\, V0G 2G2
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bear Spring Eco Retreat":MAILTO:bearspringeco@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:True Nature – Art Opening
DESCRIPTION:group environmental art exhibit 🌲 opening July 5\, 7-9pm \nBringing a voice to the environment\, nature\, and humanity’s relationship with it. \nAs we face climate challenges and work to deepen our connections and regenerative practices\, a story is conveyed through the eyes of 4 artists. \nBarbara Brown • @barbarabrownartist\nwww.barbarabrownart.com \nChristopher Mcholm • @chris.mcholm \nSam Strachan • @sacrificialsam\nwww.alkemyarttherapy.com \nChrystyna Bykowa • @bykowa.art\nwww.BYKOWA.COM \nEach artist expresses their relationship and inspiration derived from nature in their work which will be on exhibit for the months of July and August\, 2025. \nGallery 444 is excited to bring forth a collective portrait\, sparking discussions\, as to how we may inform and influence our progress towards achieving planetary balance. \nJoin us on July 5 to meet the artists and celebrate the art. We will have the elixir bar open and soundscapes to immerse.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/true-nature-art-opening/
LOCATION:Gallery 444\, 448 Baker St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="SOMA Sound &amp%3B Events":MAILTO:somasoundstudio444@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:PETUNIA AND THE VIPERS (SATURDAY)
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URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/petunia-and-the-vipers-saturday/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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