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Saturday Storytime & Author Reading

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

Join local author Kathryn Hartley read from her new novel Castle Mountain at The Nelson Public Library Author Reading at 10:30am Followed by crafting from 11am to noon Book will be available for  purchase Synopsis: MOUNTAINS CAN BE MAGICAL PLACES. BUT DANGER IS NEVER FAR AWAY. There were two things Joanie knew for certain when she […]

Guided Cold War 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

Mother’s Day Papercraft Workshop

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

Join the Nelson Museum for this free workshop with local artist Jenine Lillian, where you’ll learn how to make an everlasting paper bouquet for your mom or other special women in your life. This is a FREE event and all supplies are included. Pre-registration is required and space is limited! Sign up here: https://form-can.keela.co/mothers-day-papercraft-workshop

Free

Inspiraré Sings!

Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Inspiraré is a local women’s choir conducted by Kathleen Neudorf. Gorgeous choral pieces and evocative harmonies — bring your mother to the concert, she’ll love it! One performance only — Saturday May 11th, 7 pm at the Nelson United Church. Tickets $20 ($10 for children under 12) at Otter Books and at the door. Christoph […]

$10 – $20

MADDISUN w/ ESTELLE HONEYWELL

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

Date & Time Sat, May 11 8:30 p.m. PDT Location The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson BC V1L 4H5

$15

Emotionz Live At Bloom Nightclub

Bloom Nightclub 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

West Coast Hip Hop Legends EMOTIONZ – Vancouver BC https://open.spotify.com/artist/62iSDJh9SWH1oTSGatTm46 SIRREAL – Nanimo BC https://sirreal.ca/ Aeon Crux – Nakusp BC https://aeoncrux.bandcamp.com/album/higher-ground DEFIED – Nelson BC https://defied.ca/ TV LEGENDS – Nelson BC https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/89108152

$21

Lardeau Valley Marketfest

Argenta Community Hall 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, Canada

Join us on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12th for our first Lardeau Valley Marketfest, and our Emergency Preparedness Fair!

Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG)

Torchlight Brewing Co. 125 Hall St, Nelson, BC

NEW! Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG) happening in-person networking event! Are you starting your own business in the Kootenays? Join other folks just like you who are navigating the path from passion to profit! This group will give you a chance to network and skill share with other growth-minded people working on their own business! Starts in […]

Free

Nelson Museum AGM

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

Attention members! Mark your calendars for the 2024 Nelson Museum Annual General Meeting (AGM). Jennifer Dunkerson, Executive Director, and the NMAG Board of Directors are eager to welcome members into Gallery A to discuss the challenges and triumphs of 2023, what is planned for the year ahead, and to welcome some fresh faces to the […]

Free

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT

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

Wed May 15th 7:00pm At The Royal in Nelson Hosted by lil’ Mikey, its an open mic Comedy night! To sign up come early or message kootenaycomedy on instagram!

$5

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice

Christie Lee’s Hall 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, Canada

Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango? We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview. The guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm. Dancers of […]

$5