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SUMMARY:Nelson - 2026 Earth Days - April 1st - 30th
DESCRIPTION:See the full calendar here \nCELEBRATE • CONNECT • ENGAGE\nCelebrate a full month of community\, creativity\, and climate action this April! 🌿\nEarth Days Nelson brings together 45+ events designed to inspire\, connect\, and empower— with something for everyone. \nExpect a vibrant mix of:\n– Guided walks & nature exploration\n– Performances\, films & art events\n– Workshops\, talks & hands-on learning\n– Climate action & community initiatives\n– Family-friendly activities & social gatherings\n– Earth Days Parade & Celebration \nEvents are happening all April long at various locations across Nelson & Area\, and the majority are FREE. \nExplore the full schedule: earthdaysnelson.ca \nCome celebrate\, learn\, and take action together
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-earth-days-2026/
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SUMMARY:Creston - Skill Share: Collecting Wildflower Seeds
DESCRIPTION:  \nCOLLECTING WILDFLOWER SEEDS\nETHICAL HARVESTING FOR HOME-GROWING \nGathering seeds in the wild can be fun and fruitful. \nCaroline Collier\, Wildsight volunteer and wildflower enthusiast\, will offer a presentation about how to gather wildflower seeds ethically and responsibly. Collier will share best practices and important considerations for gathering seed from wildflowers without causing harm. Introducing wild flowers into your growing spaces is a great way to invite pollinators to visit your garden. Collier has been working on various projects with Wildsight to spread awareness about feeding wild pollinators to support biodiversity and healthy ecosystems in the Creston Valley. \nFree to attend\, no registration required.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/creston-wildflower-seeds/
LOCATION:Creston Valley Public Library\, 531 16 Ave S\, Creston\, BC\, V0B 1G5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Valley Public Library":MAILTO:programs@crestonlibrary.com
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SUMMARY:Trail - Queen City Burlesque Expo
DESCRIPTION:Queen City Burlesque Expo Returns for Its 7th Season with “Step Into Your Power” \nThree-Night Celebration Brings International Performers to the Kootenays\, April 11–13 \nCASTLEGAR/TRAIL/SALMO\, BC — The Queen City Burlesque Expo is back\, and this year it’s going silver. Now in its seventh season\, the landmark Kootenay burlesque event returns April 11–13 with a three-night run across Castlegar\, Trail\, and Salmo under the theme Step Into Your Power — a celebration of diversity\, personal strength\, and fearless self-expression. \nHeadlining this year’s Expo is the internationally acclaimed Jessabelle Thunder\, joined by Canadian icons Bettina May and Jezebel Express\, alongside performers from around the world converging on the region for one extraordinary weekend. Want to join in on the fun? Character-driven workshops covering movement\, modelling\, and personal discovery will be offered at Bailey Theatre on Saturday\, April 11th\, at $25 each and open to everyone. \nShow Schedule:\nFriday\, April 10 — Castle Theatre\, Castlegar | 8:00 PM\nSaturday\, April 11 — Charles Bailey Theatre\, Trail | 7:30 PM\nSunday\, April 12 — Salmo Hotel Pub & Grill\, Salmo | 12:00 PM \nTickets range from $17 to $45 (CAD) and are available now at queencityburlesque.ca. \n“The Kootenays deserve world-class live art\, and for seven years the Queen City Burlesque Expo has delivered exactly that. This season’s theme\, Step Into Your Power\, is an invitation to everyone in our community to show up\, be seen\, and celebrate what makes us distinct. We have an extraordinary lineup\, and I cannot wait to share it.” Venessa Loubert\, Founder and Artistic Director\, Queen City Burlesque Expo \nTrail business manager at Copper Magnolia\, Dana Gould\, echoes that sentiment: “The Expo is great for Trail and its surrounding area. It’s a fun crowd\, presenting phenomenal showcases\, and the influx of tourism during an otherwise quiet time of the year is a great reason to go out and support the show.” \nNow in its seventh year\, the Queen City Burlesque Expo has established itself as one of the Kootenays’ most distinctive live arts events\, drawing audiences and performers from across Canada and beyond. The Expo is produced by Trail Arts Council along with its Founder and Artistic Director\, a four-time Top 5 Canadian Burlesque Producer. \nThe weekend is sponsored by Trail & District Arts Council\, ReDi Grants\, Columbia Basin Trust\, British Columbia Arts Council\, Government of Canada\, South Kootenay\, and BC Live Performance Network. \nFor tickets and full event details\, visit queencityburlesque.ca.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/trail-qcb-expo/
LOCATION:Charles Bailey Theatre\, 1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\, British Columbia\, V1R 4C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Comedy,Community Events,LGBTQIA2S+
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