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Mother’s Day Pop-up Card workshop

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Nelson Museum Public Program Coordinator Stephanie Myers shows you tips and techniques for making your very own pop-up Mother’s Day card for the special people in your life! All the materials will be supplied. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Fees for the workshop are $10+GST for non-members and $5+GST for Nelson Museum members, which […]

$5 – $10

2025 NMAG Annual General Meeting

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Join the board of directors to share in the triumphs and tribulations of 2024 and look toward the next year at the NMAG annual general meeting. Attendees will be invited to participate in a discussion about the future museum update, enjoy refreshments and participate in an artist trading card maker space. This event is open […]

Free

Spring Fling FREE Thursdays

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.

Free

Kootenay Blues Society presents Dawn Tyler Watson and Steve Strongman

Finley’s Bar $ Grill 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, Canada

Two of Canada’s top blues performers will be appearing as a dynamic duo at Finley’s in Nelson, BC on Thursday, May 15th at 7 PM. Tickets are $25.00 and are available online at kootenaybluessociety.com or by contacting Finley’s for physical tickets: PH: 250 352 5121. They will also do a workshop on Wednesday, May 14 […]

$25.00

Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue: Volume II

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

After selling out the Capitol Theatre in November 2024 with the premiere of Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue, we’re back—bigger, bolder, and weirder than ever. This show is a love letter to the phrase “Keep Nelson Weird.” It’s a live show packed with fast-paced, scripted comedy. Each scene is short, sharp, and completely original—written and performed […]

$29.00

Spring Fling FREE Thursdays

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.

Free

Painted floor cloth workshop

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

A two-part workshop teaches participants to create their own painted floorcloth: decorative mats for home and hearth. Instructor Lily Mayall’s own beautiful floorcloths embrace playful narratives, but workshop-goers are free tell their own tales. All materials are provided; more information and registration at taghumhall.ca for this workshop—a Taghum Hall kitchen renovation benefit—which runs Saturday, May […]

$75.00

Witches Spring Market

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

Witch Market and interactive events!! May 25 2025 Taghum Hall 11-5 *Tarot, Palm and Oracle readers, established locally as well as reputable readers from Kelowna. *Vendors that will put a spell on you with their witchy, wacky and spiritual wears. Not your average market!! *Workshops every half an hour to drop in on and learn […]

$2

Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue: Volume II

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

After selling out the Capitol Theatre in November 2024 with the premiere of Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue, we’re back—bigger, bolder, and weirder than ever. This show is a love letter to the phrase “Keep Nelson Weird.” It’s a live show packed with fast-paced, scripted comedy. Each scene is short, sharp, and completely original—written and performed […]

$29.00

Spring Fling FREE Thursdays

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.

Free

Still Life painting workshop w/ Cath McIntosh

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Catherine McIntosh is your instructor for this 2-part still life painting workshop at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery. Bring your own objects to paint or use the items on hand. Learn tips and techniques for using light and shadow, perspective, and more. Pre-registration is required and is $50+GST for non-members and $40+GST for Museum […]

$40 – $50

Summer Lovin’ FREE Thursdays

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.

Free