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‘I Had Visitors Last Night’ book launch

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

Local author and historian Rita Moir launches her latest book I Had Visitors Last Night, the Storied Life of Lydia Kania. Published in Nelson by Linda Crosfield, (Nose in Book Publishing) these are beautiful hand-bound limited edition books about Slocan Valley (now Nelson) resident Lydia Kania, who turned 100 this year. Rita will be reading from […]

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

NIGHT CITY w/ DOSE., EMERENCZ, & JAKOB

Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Join DOSE., EMERENCZ, and JAKOB for NIGHT CITY Saturday April 19th at the Oxygen Art Centre. This dance event takes its name from the neon-soaked urban sprawl featured in William Gibson’s seminal novel Neuromancer. Night City is a chaotic, hyper-commercialized metropolis where shadowy corporations dominate, technology permeates every aspect of life, and the streets pulse […]

$20 – $25

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

Nature celebrated in Poetry Reading

Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Elizabeth Cunningham presents her poetry collection Look to this Day, Poems for Doris McCarthy in this reading, which is accompanied by a digital presentation of many of the beautiful images reproduced in the book: the paintings of celebrated Canadian landscape painter Doris McCarthy, which served to inspire Elizabeth’s poems, as has the life of McCarthy […]

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

Star Wars: A Lewd Hope Burlesque Revue

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Get ready for a night of intergalactic indulgence as Vesper Valentine brings you the epic conclusion of her Star Wars burlesque trilogy:  STAR WARS: A LEWD HOPE Saturday, May 3rd | The Royal | 8:30 PM The twin suns of Tatooine aren’t the only thing heating up the galaxy… This sultry space saga is back with […]

$30.00

Songwriting Symposium

Big Yellow House – 804 Stanley St, Nelson 804 Stanley St, Nelson, Nelson, Canada

Join Rosa in an inspiring, non-judgmental space designed to unlock creativity and cultivate songwriting skills. This workshop focuses on the development and structuring of lyrics and melodies, encouraging limitless expression. Participants will engage in collaboration, feedback, and self-reflection—building confidence in their artistry. The session concludes with an optional showcase where finished songs can be shared […]

Because I’m Your Mother, That’s Why!

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

A sensitive, funny, and poignant dramatic play reading about motherhood, directed by Pat Henman and featuring two dozen local actors, singers and your friends and neighbours–just ahead of Mother’s Day! It’s also a fundraiser for Taghum Hall’s kitchen reno.

$25.00

Nelson’s Got Talent : An Intimate Open Stage

Big Yellow House – 804 Stanley St, Nelson 804 Stanley St, Nelson, Nelson, Canada

Nelson’s Got Talent : An Intimate Open StageMonday 5th MayThe Big Yellow House (804 Stanley Street, Nelson) Join us for an evening of live music and fun collaborations! Do you sing, play an instrument, or enjoy supporting others?All are welcome, whether you are a seasoned performer or giving it a go for the first time!It’s […]

$10

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