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Castlegar Art Walk

Castlegar Castlegar, BC

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.

true nature • an environmental group exhibit

Gallery 444 448 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Canada

Bringing a voice to the environment, nature, and humanity's relationship with it. As we face climate challenges and work to deepen our connections and regenerative practices, a story is conveyed through the eyes of 4 artists. Barbara Brown • www.BarbaraBrownArt.com Christopher Mcholm • https://www.instagram.com/chris.mcholm/ Sam Strachan • http://www.alkemyarttherapy.com/ Chrystyna Bykowa • www.BYKOWA.com Each artist expresses […]

Intro to Plein Air Workshop with Jaye Benoit at Red Bird Estate Winery

Red Bird Estate Winery 1046 Lamont Rd, Creston, BC

Enjoy a beautiful morning drawing and painting amongst the vines of Red Bird Estate Winery with Jaye Benoit, proprietress of Yellowbird School of Art. Learn how to compose your image, simplify detail, and create space in your landscapes. We'll start with a few drawn or painted sketches and work our way into a finished work. […]

Saturday Bunker tours

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

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! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]

$6 – $8

Bella Cat on Soul’s Paradise Beach

Soul’s Paradise 16961 Pilot Bay Road, Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada

Enjoy an outdoor music event in Kootenay Bay; Bella Cat Band will be performing on Soul’s Paradise Beach. Park on Pilot Bay Road Bring your chairs & drinks. Book a campsite with Valéry if you want to spend the weekend with us: Text: 250-201-9441 $31.50 with GST

$30

Any Body Can Sing on Soul’s Paradise Beach

Soul’s Paradise 16961 Pilot Bay Road, Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada

Explore your voice Vocal Technique Play Games Sing with others Learn a group song Gain knowledge on vocal health.

Free

Wednesday Bunker Tours

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

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! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]

$8

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

Beading Space with West Kootenay Metis Society

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

4th Thursday and Saturday Beading Space FNMI relatives are invited to join us the 4th Thursday and Saturday of the month NMAG at 502 Vernon Summer hours – Thursday July 24 5:30- 7:30pm Saturday July 26 2-4pm Theme- Blueberry pin kits   Thursday August 28 5:30- 7:30pm Saturday August 30 2-4pm Theme -Orange Shirt pins […]

Nelson Pride

Visit https://nelsonpride.ca/pride-calendar/ to see all the events, including the Pride parade and Pride in the Park.

Wicked Woods Music Festival

Raven's Nest Resort & Campground 3901 Kootenay Hwy 93/95, Fairmont Hot Springs

Wicked Woods Music Festival 2025 Step into the magic of Wicked Woods 2025, where music, art, and nature unite for an unforgettable adventure. ✨Early Bird Tickets are now on sale at tickets.wickedwoods.ca 💫 This Labor Day Weekend, from August 29 to September 1 2025, we return to the breathtaking Ravens Nest Resort and Campground in […]