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See the full calendar here CELEBRATE • CONNECT • ENGAGE Celebrate a full month of community, creativity, and climate action this April! 🌿 Earth Days Nelson brings together 45+ events designed to inspire, connect, and empower— with something for everyone. Expect a vibrant mix of: - Guided walks & nature exploration - Performances, films & […] 
How would like to paint a scene from one of your favorite artists? Van Gogh, Group Of Seven, Min Ma, Bobbie Burgers, Cameron Bird … You can … if you paint with me! Ages 6-96 – LOCATION: The ArtHus – 4951 Timberview Place, Invermere, B.C. – Paint Sessions are appr. 2 hours in length – […]
$100
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Fabric, yarn, notions, equipment, plants and books for fibre-related activities for sale at reasonable prices outside under tents. Lunch, snacks, coffee etc. Display of members' work inside the hall. Lots of socializing too at this valued annual community event. Slocan Valley Threads Guild 7112 Perry’s Back Road in Appledale. It’s a left turn off Highway […] |
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🎪 Kootenay Circus Arts Festival 2026 🎪 Join us in Nelson, BC for a weekend of circus, creativity, and community at the Kootenay Circus Arts Festival (KCAF) presented by Boundless Arts & Events. Workshops are open to all ages and all experience levels — from complete beginners to experienced circus artists. Come try something new, […] |
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Quartet performances featuring A.W. Cardinal Jazz Colette Peter Cormier Meg Thompson
$25
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Meet the artist Carol Louie. She has painted the 20' tipi that will be displayed in the Legend Logos parking lot over the summer. Hear her thoughts on what motivated her artwork. 3560 Hwy 21, Creston, BC - just south of Creston on Lower Kootenay Reserve |
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Based on the hit 2004 film, Mean Girls: The Musical brings the world of North Shore High to life in a high-energy, laugh-out-loud Broadway sensation. When home-schooled newcomer Cady Heron arrives at a suburban high school, she is quickly drawn into the orbit of the school’s most powerful clique, The Plastics, led by the […] |
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Exciting news! The official shortlist for the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes has been announced. For the second year in a row, the BC and Yukon Book Prizes on Tour is coming to Kimberley and that is so exciting! Jean Miller (Kimberley Public Library) and I are hosting executive director Megan Cole (BC […] |
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Thursday, April 2nd 4:30 – 7pm Collage Drop In. Come on in on the first Thursday of the month for a casual drop in collage space. We have some stellar content to create unique, stunning papercraft works. This is a great economical way to spend an evening with some friends, new and old. (will […]
$10
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Join us to kick off the Creston Valley Bird Fest with a free movie screening!! My Penguin Friend, starring Jean Reno and Adriana Barazza is inspired by a true story; an enchanting adventure about a lost penguin rescued from an oil spill, who transforms the life of a heartbroken fisherman. They soon become unlikely […] |
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At Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Johnsons Landing Road Free to attend! Bring cash for shopping. Want to sell your stuff? We are accepting vendors -- please use the contact below if you are interested: Lardeau Valley LINKS [email protected] 250-353-8675 |
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Create your own handcrafted statement earrings in this fun, hands-on jewellery workshop. Looking for a creative way to celebrate Mother’s Day? This beginner-friendly class is a great opportunity to make something meaningful—whether you come with your mom, your kid, or treat yourself. You’ll learn how to design and create a pair of fringe earrings […]
$20
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2nd Tuesday of the month WKMS Monthly Community Gathering featuring fabulous food. West Kootenay Métis hosts a regular gathering the 2nd Tuesday of every month! Held at Taghum Hall near beautiful downtown Taghum from 6-8pm Traditional foods, games, activities, as well as, great company. Bring your family, stories and to go containers-because its traditional to […]
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2nd Tuesday of the month WKMS Monthly Community Gathering featuring fabulous food. West Kootenay Métis hosts a regular gathering the 2nd Tuesday of every month! Held at Taghum Hall near beautiful downtown Taghum from 6-8pm Traditional foods, games, activities, as well as, great company. Bring your family, stories and to go containers-because its traditional to […] |
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"Struggling to read your grandmother's diary or letters? How about a beloved handwritten family recipe book? We have just the workshop for you! Join us at the Rossland Public Library on May 13th for a workshop where we will help you decipher tricky handwriting. Learn simple techniques for recognizing letter shapes, understanding historical styles, […] |
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Moosehide Day invitation to Potluck Rejoicing in Feast, Drum Circle, Singing, Storytelling, & Poetry Open to the whole community whether you have attended other events of the day or not. We need you too to witness and support those who are fast breaking, sharing in new relationships, capturing insights for the coming year; while sharing […]
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Join us for a free movie screening to kick off the 85th annual Creston Valley Blossom Festival. This year’s festival theme is “apple blossoms.” We will be screening the locally-made suspense thriller The Orchard, starring Creston talent Jack Wright and Kate Saby (formerly Webb). “A young man with a troubled past inherits his grandfather’s […] |
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Regrettably, this event has been cancelled. Now in its fourth year, Nik Black will be hosting this online only event. Open to any artist who wishes to overcome the burden of perfection and make some really unusual work, in a safe and supportive environment. It begins with a live opening chat with the artist, a […] |
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A three-day festival packed with activities for all ages, featuring helicopter rides, logger sports, the Show ’n’ Shine car show, live music, a vibrant food and craft vendor market, family-friendly entertainment, a parade, a traditional May Pole dance, pancake breakfast and more! Join us for a weekend of fun in the heart of Kaslo. […] 
May 16th and 17th, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day Looking for something fun to do this May long weekend? The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture is excited to present The Poetic Body with Larval Mask Workshop, led by Winlaw resident Elaine Weryshko! Enter the strange, simple, and magnetic world of Larval […]
$50
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Nelson’s most creative night of the year is BACK! 4th Annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show & Art Exhibition May 16 • 7:00 PM • Capitol Theatre All Ages Have you ever looked at your trash bin and thought, “Wait, I could wear that!”? Well someone did, and they made it Trashtabulous! Nelson’s Haute Trash! show is one […]
$27.50
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Join us for an afternoon of community, crafty mending, and thoughtful discussion. SkillShare Saturday events are built around the idea that everybody is an expert at something, and we all benefit when we have opportunities to learn from one another. These creative mending events welcome folks at all skill levels to bring their projects and […]
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We’re pleased to welcome Tonye Aganaba to Rossland for a rescheduled performance as part of our May Music & More series. After an earlier cancellation during Blizzard Music Festival, this upcoming show offers a chance to finally experience Tonye’s powerful and intimate live performance. An interdisciplinary artist and musician, Tonye Aganaba blends elements of soul, […]
$35
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Béton Armé is a punk/oi! band founded in 2018. Having become a fixture on the global punk scene, the band stands out for its original music, with driving rhythms and haunting choruses, as well as its universally celebrated live performances. The band’s numerous live performances all over North America and Europe have attracted the attention […]
$20
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Ursula Heller has been documenting the people and events in Harrop, Sunshine Bay and Procter since 1988. This exhibition is collection of 500 B&W photos showing the community to itself and the surrounding Kootenays. Excerpt from her invitation: The exhibition shows the collective life of our side of the Harrop Ferry from Harrop to Procter […]
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Come join the choir for some fun stuff! Selections featuring Canadiana, and/or composed or arranged by Canadians! New Life Church 602 7 St, Castlegar May 29th & 30th. Adults $20, Students $10 Concessions available.
$10 – $20
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We’re pleased to welcome Cara Luft back to Rossland as part of our May Music & More series, touring her new album My Heart Will Always Be. A Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter and musician, Cara is widely recognized as one of Canada’s most respected voices in folk and roots music. Known for her warmth, authenticity, and […]
Free – $35
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BPM COMMUNICATIONS and the Revel Music Festival return with another gourmet food and electronic music experience hosted at the Eagles Hall, in Nelson. DJs: anyaQ - Bass Cat - Blee - Colby Bedford - Christopher Wayne - FGK@ - IN2IT - La Famille (Édou & ABC) - Lexa Voltz - MP - Old Ben - […]
$15 – $40
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Come join us for some fun stuff! Selections featuring Canadiana, and/or composed or arranged by Canadians! New Life Church 602 7 St, Castlegar May 29th & 30th. Adults $20, Students $10 Concessions available.
$10 – $20
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Reality Trap + Tolerance + Physicalist at The Royal REALITY TRAP, a Kootenay-based rock band known regionally for its penchant for high-volume performances, will return to the stage on May 29 and 30 with shows in Vernon and Nelson. As the band prepares to enter the studio to complete recording its debut full-length album, it […]
$20
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