West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Castlegar Art Walk
2025-06-06 - 2025-09-20 | 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.

Kaslo Shakespeare Festival
2025-06-21 08:00 - 2025-07-05 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
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.

Shambhala Pre-Party
2025-06-28 12:00 - 2025-06-29 12:00 | Salmo River Ranch, Highway 3, Salmo
As the sun sets over Salmo River Ranch, the night awakens. On Saturday, June 28th, bring the farm to life early at the Shambhala Pre-Party, an intimate prelude to Shambhala Music Festival in the heart of the picturesque Riverside Campground. Feel the energy of the Farmily and the anticipation of what’s to come.
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Catch gentlemens Club, Truth, Smoakland and more

It’s about to go down on the Salmo River Ranch ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Turn the bass up with Gentlemens Club, Truth, Smoakland, K+Lab, SkiiTour, VEIL, Abstrakt Sonance, Carissa Gem, Chimp It, Dolla Hilz, Dubconscious, and Kato at the Shambhala Pre-Party. Find yourself lounging by the river by day, and lighting up the 300-degree dancefloor by night.
Early Bird and General Admission Pre-Party Tickets go on sale Friday, March 28 at 12:00 PM (PDT) and include free tent camping and free parking. Seeking a dreamier stay? Explore lodging packages.

Lardeau Valley Museum 25th Anniversary Celebration
2025-06-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Lardeau Valley Museum, 13435 Highway 31, Meadow Creek, V0G1N0
Don’t miss the fun! It’s been 25 years since our community’s museum opened its doors, and we’re in for a delightful celebration. There will be fun for all ages: live music, a free barbecue lunch, children’s games, a local vendor market, museum tours and more. A highlight of the day will be the much-anticipated opening of a time capsule sealed in the year 2000. Visitors will also have the opportunity to view a special display of handmade indigenous artifacts created by Yakan Nukiy Council member Robin Louie. Come join the community celebration!

Peter’s Day
2025-06-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Peter’s Day at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre will feature a traditional Doukhobor moleniya in the morning starting at 10am. A community vegetarian potluck lunch will begin at 12pm and an afternoon speaker segment will start at 1pm.
There is no cost to attend Peter’s Day or to view the DDC’s grounds and exhibit spaces on June 29, 2025 (donations are appreciated). Peter’s Day is a great opportunity to learn more about the Doukhobors’ culture and history in British Columbia.
It is also a great opportunity to take part in a free vegetarian potluck lunch with members of the DDC and our region’s Doukhobor community.
**Please bring your own chair as we will only have seating for 40 people.**

Can Jam Link Up Jamaican Food and Music Festival Fundraiser for KERPA
2025-06-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Millenium Park, 509 1 Avenue, Castlegar, BC, V1N 2R3, Canada
Join us at Millennium Park and Ponds in Castlegar, BC for live music and Jamaican food to raise funds for local charity KERPA!

You’re invited to a family fun day at Millennium Park and Ponds in Castlegar BC this Canada Day long weekend! Enjoy Jamaican cuisine and music, along with vendors for a fantastic fundraiser. Partial proceeds will be awarded to KERPA, we thank you all for your support and generosity in providing extra medical assistance to Castlegar and surrounding areas.

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2025-06-29 16:00 - 19:00 | New Key’s Pub, 16070 BC-3A, Crawford Bay, BC, V0B 1E0, Canada
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends.
Sundays 4-7
