DIRT FLOOR w/ RENA VEE
2023-11-02 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Nestled in the mountainous communities of BC’s southern interior, Dirt Floor is a band that lays its foundation in North Americana and Roots music.
Rena Vee is a current local songwriter with country and folk inspiration.

Christmas Craft Fair
2023-11-03 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | fruitvale memorial hall, 1968 Main St, Fruitvale, BC, V0G 1L0, Canada
Friends of the Beaver Valley library annual Christmas Craft Fair in Fruitvale Friday, Nov 3 10a-7p and Saturday, Nov 4 10a-4p at the Memorial Hall $3 admission

Are You Listening? A one-woman show by Zaynab Mohammed
2023-11-03 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
“Zaynab opens her heart and soul to you,” observed Meg Stewart, who was in the audience for the first performance of Zaynab Mohammed’s one-woman show Are You Listening? in the Cold War Bunker. “Her vulnerability allows you to reach into your own.”
The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery and the Nelson & District Arts Council are presenting two additional performances of Are You Listening?, on November 2 at 7 pm and November 3 at 4 pm.
Are You Listening? is the story of a woman reflecting on what she has learned by leaning on the art of listening to herself, to others, and to the earth. It is the story of a young woman who loses her innocence at a young age due to cultural inequity, and how she finds freedom from centuries of colonization and displacement,

Spirit Moves ART OPENING
2023-11-03 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | SOMA Sound & Events, 444 Baker St., Nelson BC
This exhibit will feature Mexican/Canadian artist, Arturo Arcos, currently living in Squamish, BC, originally from Mexico.
You are invited to experience an evening that is moved by Spirit during a time when the veil thins.
A story of death, life & the human experience depicted by the artist is emotionally engaging, mysterious and contemplative.
Donations are welcomed
Tea and snacks available

Conversations with Poets: Jane Byers, Leesa Dean, Rayya Liebich
2023-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Join award-winning authors Jane Byers, Leesa Dean and Rayya Liebich for a lively and thought-provoking evening of readings and discussion. Each author will read from a mix of published and forthcoming work. The readings will be followed by a discussion on art, poetics, and the role of the poet in today’s here and now.

Conversations With Poets
2023-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada

Casting Off by A Good Catch
2023-11-03 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
The Trail & District Arts Council presents Casting Off by Australian intergenerational circus group A Good Catch on Friday, November 3 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre in Trail. In this award-winning, joyful and witty family-friendly show, these dynamic women tumble, talk, and balance precariously.
5 stars “…a multi-faceted gem of a spectacle” – Edinburgh Festival

Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2023-11-03 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Finley’s Bar $ Grill, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band returns to Finley’s Bar and Grill, voted Best Pub in Nelson 2023, promising another night of great dance music- classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry and The Beatles, plus an ever increasing collection of Kootenay themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.

Mural Workshop with Jessica Semenoff
2023-11-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Age: 15 + (adults welcome!)
When: November 4 and 5 (10am – 3pm)
Where: the VISAC Gallery in Trail, BC
Duration: Two full days of instruction
Class fee: $150 for VISAC members; $180 for non-members
Join us for a two day mural course for beginners, led by muralist Jessica Semenoff. Learn about the basics of mural painting including tools, materials, and techniques. Students will get to try their newly acquired skills through a collaborative mural.
All materials will be provided.

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2023-11-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, 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 board games and ashtrays, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.
Email info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!

Día De Muertos Cultural Celebration
2023-11-04 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Studio 88, 402 Victoria St., Nelson, BC, V1L 4K5, Canada
Join us for a heartwarming, family-friendly event that delves into the rich traditions and history of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead!
We welcome and appreciate any donations to support our celebration.
Event Highlights:
– Altar Creation:
Join us to witness this beautiful tradition and add your own tributes if you wish.
– Paper Flowers Workshop:
Contribute to our communal altar by placing a paper flower in memory of your cherished ones. Purchase paper flower kits for $2 at Cowan’s or create a simple paper flower at the event.
-Presentation on Día De Muertos:
Come learn about Día De Muertos – a celebration which honours the lives of our dear departed souls.
-Poetry Workshop:
Learn the beautiful art of crafting “calaveritas” – short poems dedicated to loved ones who have journeyed beyond.
– Live Music and Dance:
Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and movements that celebrate life and honor those who have passed.
– Storytelling:
Share your personal Dia de los Muertos traditions and stories in a special storytelling space. Let’s carry on these cherished traditions together!
Purpose:
This event is a bridge to connect with the multicultural aspects of Dia de los Muertos and offers a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the lives of those departed souls we hold dear. It’s a day to honor and remember, to create, to share, and to connect.
Date: Saturday, November 4th 2023
Time: Drop-in anytime between 4:30-6:30 PM. Feel free to come and go as you please; the listed activities will be happening throughout the event.
Location: Studio 88, 402 Victoria St, Nelson BC
Donations can be done by e-transfer to info@tapatiacollective.com or by cash the day of the event
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, Colombia Basin Trust, and Polka Dragon Arts Society for their invaluable support in making this event a reality.

Casting Off
2023-11-04 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Intergenerational circus with lots to say: the personal is political, fury is fun and the acrobatics downright dangerous – especially when life gets in the way. Casting off stereotypes, these dynamic Australian women tumble, talk, fly, and balance precariously. A disarming, hilarious show about living on the edge and talking about it; and how it’s easier done than said. Circus that makes you laugh and cry simultaneously! Relaxed, personal and fantastically inappropriate.
With Opening Act: Acromada
Acromada is a multi-modality circus performance troupe based in the Kootenays that blends dance, partner acrobatics and aerial arts to create stories of the human experience. Our members have diverse skill sets that allow us to blend a unique variety of movement into our creations.

Museum Mash!
2023-11-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Museum Mash returns this fall with another round of singalongs, dance performances, circus troupes, writing workshops, and sock puppet shows, designed with kids in mind and for the whole family to enjoy at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery.
The doors open at 10 am on Sunday, November 5, with activities and performances scheduled throughout the day, until 3 pm. Performers include the Red Fox Puppet Theatre, Circus Acts Insomniacs, cardmaking in the Archives, the Nelson Writers’ Salon, and much more. Activities and performances will take place throughout the building, including both galleries, the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit, and the Shawn Lamb Archives.

Jessica McMann Trio – Classical Series Afternoon Tea
2023-11-05 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
The Trail & District Arts Council presents the Jessica McMann Trio, a classical musician who looks to elevate new Indigenous classical music, performing in The Griff at The Bailey Theatre on Sunday, November 5 at 3:00 pm.
The Jessica McMann Trio is the instrumental musical project of Jessica McMann, an Alberta -based Cree (Cowessess, SK), multi-disciplinary artist, who works with diverse musicians to share lesser-known repertoire based around themes of ecology, spirituality, and language recovery. A classically trained flutist her work fuses together traditional language and dance with her own contemporary experiences as an Indigenous woman and Two-Spirit person.

Beginner-Intermediate Wheel Throwing Class with Sarah Barr
2023-11-06 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
When: Mondays, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Duration: 6 weeks ( October 16 – November 20, 2023)
Class fee: $250 for VISAC members ($280 for non-members) plus $18 for clay
Join us in the pottery studio to begin, or further develop, your skills on the wheel. We will explore throwing, trimming, making handles and glazing. Enjoy a hands-on experience with clay during this messy and meditative six week session

KCR Fundraiser & Comedy night TAKEOVER
2023-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
? Kootenay Coop Radio – Comedy Night TAKEOVER & Fundraiser! ?

Join us on November 8th at the Royal for a night of laughter, camaraderie, and fantastic performances as Kootenay Coop Radio presents Comedy Night TAKEOVER & Fundraiser!

? What to Expect:

Live performances from your favorite KCR programmers!
Discover new shows and talents.
Indulge in a delicious dinner.
Enjoy a refreshing pint with friends.
Exclusive access to NEW KCR merchandise!
? Hosted By lil’ Mikey:
Our fabulous host, lil’ Mikey, will guide you through an evening of hilarity and fun.

? Date: November 8th
? Time: 6pm
? Location: The Royal

Come together with fellow KCR enthusiasts, support your community powered radio station, and have a blast at this unforgettable event!
Your presence and contributions make a difference.

Seniors’ Workshop Series at the Rossland Museum: Preserving Family Heirlooms
2023-11-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre has organized a hands-on, beginner workshop to help you preserve your family heirlooms. We will be focusing on textiles, photographs, paper, and objects You will learn how to store textiles properly, do basic repairs on objects, do basic document repairs, and encapsulation. You can bring documents from home to repair or encapsulate or you can practice on some pieces from the museum’s education collection.
Entry is by donation with coffee/tea & treats will be provided; space is limited, so please RSVP with Skylar at community@ rosslandmuseum.ca or call 250-362-7722

Visual Exploration Club – Youth (7-10)
2023-11-08 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly topics to focus activities. Participants will experiment with materials, style and subject matter to develop their confidence and support future artistic growth.
When: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration:
Fall session: Sept 13-Dec 6
Winter session: Jan 17-May 22
Age: 7 – 10
Class fee: $150 for 17 classes (September – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Kootenay Co-op Radio Fundraiser & Comedy night TAKEOVER
2023-11-08 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Kootenay Coop Radio – Comedy Night TAKEOVER & Fundraiser!

Join us on November 8th at the Royal for a night of laughter, camaraderie, and fantastic performances as Kootenay Coop Radio presents Comedy Night TAKEOVER & Fundraiser! Our fabulous host, Lil’ Mikey, will guide you through an evening of hilarity and fun.

What to Expect:

Live performances from your favorite KCR programmers!
Discover new shows and talents.
Indulge in a delicious dinner.
Enjoy a refreshing pint with friends.
Exclusive access to NEW KCR merchandise!

Come together with fellow KCR enthusiasts, support your community powered radio station, and have a blast at this unforgettable event!
Your presence and contributions make a difference.

Tickets available here: https://www.theroyalnelson.com/events

Visual Exploration Club – Preteen (11-14)
2023-11-09 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club encourages creative growth and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly topics to investigate and ask questions about. Participants will be tasked with finding their own style, experimenting with materials, and starting to develop their own art-making process.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration:
Fall session: Sept 14-Dec 7
Winter session: Jan 18-May 23
Age: 11 – 14
Class fee: $150 for 17 classes (September – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Emma Rush – A Dream of Colour
2023-11-09 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
BC launch of the new album by renowned classical guitarist Emma Rush. A Dream of Colour features music inspired by the Canadian impressionist painter William Blair Bruce, played alongside stunning projections of Bruce’s work at the Capitol Theatre.

Son of John Album Release Show
2023-11-10 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC
Son of John Album Release Show, Friday November 10, 2023 at the Bailey Theatre, Trail BC. Show starts at 7:00PM. All tickets are available online at tickets.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.
Son of John will be performing new and familiar songs from their debut album, “Lucky,” produced by John Ellis (Doc Walker, George Canyon, Ridley Bent, Leeroy Stager, Colin James, Be Good Tanyas) with a full band consisting of Jason Thomas (Trail) on guitar, banjo, and slide, Hal Rezansoff (Slocan Valley) on stand up bass, and Don Walker (Nelson) on drums with an opening act by Johnny D. Johnson. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Trail Hospice Society.

As The Crow Flies
2023-11-10 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Key City Theatre, 20 14th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 6H4, Canada
As The Crow Flies (ATCF) is music that reaches deep into the heart of small-town living. Based around the vocals of Shawna Plant and Anie Hepher, the duo formed in 1992 performing in small venues in the East Kootenays. They were joined by bass, guitar, and mandolin members and the full band started in earnest in 1999 with regular performances in the region. The band became known for their original songs, unmistakable blend of harmonies and humorous stage banter. Their songs speak to the genuine joy of living in each moment, performed with both upbeat bluegrass rhythms, soaring vocals, and honest songwriting poetry. In the fall of 2003, ACTF released their first full length CD Miles to go to an enthusiastic and melody-loving audience at the Key City Theatre. Tours and festivals led them to the release of their second album One Small Acre (2005). As their families expanded, band members moved and life flowed on, and after over 21 years of making music together, ATCF eventually went their separate musical ways.On November 10, 2023 the Key City Theatre is delighted to present original band members: Shawna Plant, Anie Hepher, Steve Jones and Michael Hepher, joined by Clayton Parsons for an unforgettable 20 year reunion of music:Kootenay created, curated and performed for anyone whose heart belongs in a mountain town.

A TRIBUTE TO NEIL YOUNG & ANKORS FUNDRAISER
2023-11-10 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Featuring :
Graham Tracey
Brian Kalbfleisch
Rob Fahie
Molly Sweeney
Roger Swan
JC Van Bruegel
Eric Hoodicoff
Muskoka Mike Ryan
Glen Martin
Andrew Cook
Rich Rabnett
Brad MacKay
Gabe Gaudet
Jonny Bono Dudar
and more!

iskwē
2023-11-11 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Singer-songwriter and activist iskwē (pronounced iss-kway) is thrilled to announce her 2023 Fall Canadian Tour including stops across the country from BC to Quebec with more to be announced. The tour is in support of her exciting new music, including the top 30 alternative radio single “I Get High” featuring Nina Hagen. Praised by CBC Music for its ability to “transport listeners to a new reality, to open them to new possibilities, and in that, iskwē’s quest for escapism,” the eccentric and eerie track reminds listeners the importance of supporting each other through the challenges we experience in life.

THE HISTORY OF GUNPOWDER w/ LAKE OF THE AXE & FOX AND HER
2023-11-11 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
The History of Gunpowder is a freak out ensemble from Montreal, now based in Vancouver, with an ever changing cast of members that put on unpredictable, chaotic live shows. A staple of the Canadian scene, the band is back from their headlining European Tour supporting their newly released album, The Epileptic Vol. 1. The History is devoted to constantly pushing the envelope on stage and in the studio and has built a community around them that consists of some of the best musicians in Canada.
Lake Of The Axe
Fox And Her

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEASE
2023-11-12 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Get your day drink on with an AFTERNOON TEASE!
Only $15 for an intimate experience with some of the world’s most popular burlesque artists coupled with local faves AND a few debut performances.
Join us for an original Afternoon Tease!
WITH MEGA STARS:
Jeez Loueez
~ Queen of the Tease, New Orleans Teaser Festival
~ Voted the #1 Burlesque Figure in the World, multiple times.
~ Too many accolades to list!
Miami Minx
~ Montreal’s Glamour Puss Tart, Princess of Striptease at TeaserFest, New Orleans
Kage Wolfe
~ Toronto’s Kulture King, Winner of Best Boylesque Montreal
Sucre A La Creme
~ Runner Up, Viva Las Vegas / Awards include: Most Iconic & Seriously Funny!!
Sponsored by the Columbia Basin Trust
& Queen City Burlesque Expo

Vaudeville Affair: A Matinee
2023-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Join us at The Royal in Nelson BC for afternoon martinis and tease!Featuring some of the worlds best, mixed with a wide range of local acts and debut performers.StarringJeez Loueez from New Orleans and The Reigning Queen of the Teaser Festival in New OrleansMiami Minx from Montreal and The Reigning Princess of the Teaser Festival in New OrleansSucre A La Crème from Montreal and The Reigning Princess of Viva Las VegasKage Wolfe, The Kulture King of TorontoJoin us for an afternoon delight!
