Holiday Around The World
2023-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, V1N 4K2
Come join the Twin Rivers Community Choir and Rossland Glee Club for an evening of music and song! Dec. 8th & 9th. 7PM
Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Rd, Castlegar, BC V1N 4K2. Concessions available.
Advance tickets available (cash only) at Mountain High Lighting in Castlegar, and Bear Country Kitchen in Rossland.
$15 Adults / $10 Students.
Tickets also available at the door. Doors open 6:15pm.

Choral concert “Let it Shine”
2023-12-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-10 14:00 - 2023-12-11 16:00 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Two local choirs — Nelson Choral Singers and Cottonwood Singers — join forces for a big beautiful choral celebration. Directed by Kathleen Neudorf and Noémi Kiss, with Christoph Martens on piano and some of Nelson’s finest jazz musicians: Dave Restivo, Steve Parish, Rob Fahie and vocal soloist Aryn Sheriff. Two performances at the Capitol Theatre: Saturday December 9, 7:30 pm and Sunday December 10, 2 pm.

Choral concert “Let it Shine”
2023-12-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-10 14:00, 2023-12-10 14:00 - 2023-12-11 16:00 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Let it Shine: Two choirs, one big beautiful concert
Nelson Choral Singers and Cottonwood Singers
Choir directors Kathleen Neudorf (Nelson Choral Singers) and Noémi Kiss (Cottonwood Singers) join forces to create one big beautiful choral celebration: “Let It Shine.” Two local choirs, some 75 singers, a jazz trio, and a whole lot of joyful sound.
Performances are Saturday December 9th at 7:30 pm and Sunday December 10th at 2 pm at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Tickets are available from the Capitol Theatre box office or online: $22 ($17 for children 12 & under).

DEFIED
2023-12-09 20:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Sat Dec 9th noon – 4pm
featruing djs EMERENCZ and PROPHET and performers VIVIAN BRASS, LUNA VERONICA MYSTIC and SHY TIGER with special guest AURLIEN SUDAN on violin.
Tickets start at $18
DEFIED.CA

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2023-12-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Christie Lee’s Hall, 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, V1L3L3, 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 all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.

Tango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.

Please bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.

5$ donation

Where to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave., in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.

Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6
Maps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it!

Rotary Carol Fest
2023-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC
Admission by Donation at the Door – Proceeds to the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Fund.
General Admission – no reserved seating.
Get into the festive spirit! Trail Rotary Club’s annual Carol Fest is back!
The carol concert is a fundraiser for the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Fund and features several local choirs including the St. Michael’s School Choir, Trail Harmony Choir, Kootenay Women’s Ensemble, Rossland Glee, the Salvation Army Choir AND the Trail Maple Leaf Band.
Doors open at 7:00. The Maple Leaf Band will play for the arriving audience starting at 7:15 pm and choir performances will begin at 7:30 pm. Join the Trail Maple Leaf Band in caroling in between choir performances.
Entry is by Donation at the door.
So many talented groups give freely of their time bringing their beautiful voices and talents to entertain and get us into the Christmas spirit. Join them for a lovely, heart-warming evening at The Bailey Theatre! See you there!
First set 60 min – Second set 50 minutes – 15 minute intermission. Building doors open 60 minutes before show time with theatre doors opening 30 minutes before show time. Concession available during intermission – cash only.

Visual Exploration Club – Teen (15-18)
2023-12-14 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club encourages creative growth and exploration, with supportive and themed topics that allow for participants to develop their own visual identity. Instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, focuses on a process-based practice, so she will help encourage members to experiment, research and make mistakes, leading to new and exciting outcomes as the year progresses.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration:
Fall session: Sept 21-Dec 14
Winter session: Jan 11-May 16
Age: 15 – 18
Class fee: $150 for 17 classes (September – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Kootenay Artisan Fair, Homespun Event
2023-12-15 10:00 - 2023-12-16 17:00 | Nelson District Rod and Gun Club, 801 Railway St, Nelson, V1L 1H6
We have 32 Handmade, Local Vendors for our Homespun Event at the Nelson and District R&G Club. Need a last min holiday gift or something for yourself? Our Homespun Vendor line up is live on our website.
Friday 10-7
Saturday 10-5
$2 at the door 12 and under free
https://www.kootenayartisanfair.com/dec-homespun-vendors

OUT OF THE ORDINARY – A MAKERS MARKET
2023-12-15 15:00 - 21:00 | Eagles Hall, 641 baker street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4J3, Canada
Out of the Ordinary a Makers Market.
It is a 2 day event, Dec 15th FRIDAY afternoon/evening market, and Dec 17th SUNDAY market.
(the hall was already booked on the saturday)
Dec 15th 3-9
Dec 17th 12-6
Located at the Eagles Lodge – 641 Baker st NELSON
30 different vendors each day!
This is a market for all & intended to highlight the amazing local makers&shakers for you this holiday season
There will be baked goods, warm drinks, smooth tunes, handmade, handprinted, upcycled, reworked, and unique offerings.
Non alcoholic Warm drink bar, and music provided by Jade Bridger.
And Festive tunes on Sunday brought to you by Cry Bebé

POP UP at No.6
2023-12-15 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-16 10:00 - 16:00 | No.6 Coffee, 511 front street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4B4, Canada
Pop up market at No.6 Coffee, in Nelson. 511 Front Street.
Dec 15 4-8
Dec 16 10-4

BC/DC CHRISTMAS CRANK-OFF W/ ARTHUR FUNKARELLI – NIGHT 1
2023-12-15 20:00 | Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5
The 17th Annual Christmas CrankOff returns to Spiritbar at the Hume Hotel on Friday & Saturday, December 15th and 16th, 2023! Nelson’s traditional Xmas event full of good cheer, gifts for the girls and boys, plenty of shenanigans, debauchery and HIGH VOLTAGE ROCK N’ ROLL.
And making their LONG awaited return to the stage for a CrankOff re-match following their epic bout with BC/DC in 2005, it’s none other than your legendary homegrown ska/funk/rock maniacs ARTHUR FUNKARELLI!!
Doors Open at 8PM, Show at 9PM.
Advance Tickets – $25.00 – available at the Hume Hotel, and online now
Friday, December 15th, 2023:
https://humehotel.tickit.ca/events/21418
Saturday, December 16th, 2023:
https://humehotel.tickit.ca/events/21419
LET THERE BE ROCK.

Nelson Museum Community Day!
2023-12-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Join us on Saturday, December 16 for Community Day at the Museum! Learn papercrafting techniques to make your own holiday cards with Jenine from 1-3pm, enjoy some snacks and treats, and check out the new exhibitions Elevation and Give or Take a Few Million Years – admission is FREE all day!
While you’re here – share your interactive mural pics on social media and tag #ElevationNMAG to be entered to win a monthly prize draw! Don’t forget to tag @nelson.museum.archives.gallery

Brunch des Fêtes de l’AFKO
2023-12-16 10:30 - 15:00 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
The AFKO ( West Kootenay Francophone Association) invites you to its Winter Celebation.The purchase of a ticket includes a brunch service, an indigenuous story telling, a scavemger hunt for kids, and musical animation.

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2023-12-16 11:00 - 12:00 | 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!

Kids Book Signing at Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery, Sat Dec. 16 11 – 1pm
2023-12-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Join us at Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery this Saturday, December 16 from 11am – 1 pm, we will be singing our new local interest children’s book titled Follow Me to the Golden Tree. The Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery is hosting a free Community Day, check out the new exhibitions and stop by and say hi to Lucas and Ginia Jmieff, authors and photographers of their local interest book titles, Kootenay Esacpes and Follow Me to the Golden Tree.

WINTER ART & CRAFT SALE by the artist and friends of Strange Society.
2023-12-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Strange Society Tattoo, 201, 402 Beker Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 1M5, Canada
Arts, crafts, gifts & home decor. Dec 16th 11-5 at Strange Society Tattoo, 201, 402 Baker street on the second floor, in Nelson.

Stephen Fearing – Concert at the Capital Theatre – December 16th
2023-12-16 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Together Nelson Ending Poverty project presents a fundraising concert with Juno-award winning singer-songwriter Stephen Fearing, Saturday December 16, 7:30pm at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson.
Stephen’s music is a mesmerizing blend of roots, folk, and pop. Co-founder of Canadian roots-rock group Blackie and The Rodeo Kings, he is a beguiling teller of tales, and his masterful guitar work and engaging performance style combine to present an intimate and moving experience.
Through a life of many relocations and countless months on the road performing, Fearing has become a gifted storyteller and true musical nomad with the ability to enthrall audiences of all sizes and attitudes. “Getting on stage is the fun part, especially when the adrenaline kicks in,” he says, with a broad smile. “People want to escape and be taken on a journey. I build my shows so they do just that.”
Stephen is committed to using his music to support community-building projects like
Together Nelson, a community-based initiative launched by Nelson at its Best in the fall of 2020.
Its work is to better understand local poverty in order to create a four-year Community Action Strategy to reduce poverty in Nelson and Area. This initiative has identified tangible, measurable actions that will lift people out of poverty and prevent people from falling into the river of poverty, and is in Year Two of implementation of its Community Action Strategy, in particular focusing economic inclusion.
Tickets available at the Capitol Theatre or 250-352-6363

BC/DC CHRISTMAS CRANK-OFF W/ ARTHUR FUNKARELLI – NIGHT 2
2023-12-16 20:00 | Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5

Fort Knox 5 Live At Bloom Nightclub
2023-12-16 22:00 | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
The Pride, The Living Room Stage & Bloom Nightclub Presents:
Fort Knox 5 – 20th Anniversary Tour
With Special Guests:
Naturalist
Birdhaus
10pm-2am
19+

A Taghum Hall Country Christmas
2023-12-17 13:00 - 17:30 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
It’s all about twinkly family fun. Seasonal music, fun activities, and Taghum Youth Presents “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” are all part of this festive event. A “kids only” market is a great place for kids to find highly affordable gifts for family and friends. Rumour has it that the Jolly Old Elf himself will make an appearance!

OUT OF THE ORDINARY – A MAKERS MARKET
2023-12-17 14:00 - 18:00 | Eagles Hall, 641 baker street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4J3, Canada
Out of the Ordinary a Makers Market.
It is a 2 day event, Dec 15th FRIDAY afternoon/evening market, and Dec 17th SUNDAY market.
(the hall was already booked on the saturday)
Dec 15th 3-9
Dec 17th 12-6
Located at the Eagles Lodge – 641 Baker st NELSON,

30 different vendors each day!
This is a market for all & intended to highlight the amazing local makers&shakers for you this holiday season
There will be baked goods, warm drinks, smooth tunes, handmade, handprinted, upcycled, reworked, and unique offerings.
Non alcoholic Warm drink bar, and music provided by Jade Bridger.
And Festive tunes on Sunday brought to you by Cry Bebé

COMMUNITY CAROL SING
2023-12-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Christmas songs by request! Robyn Lamb will host and lead us in a joyful celebration of singing and cheer!
Admission by donation. Sunday Dec. 17th at 3:00pm
Nelson United Church
602 Silica St. Nelson

NELON POETRY SLAM
2023-12-20 18:30 - 22:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
An open mic poetry slam featuring poets from Nelson and whomever else should show up and sign in.
At The Royal, in Nelson, December 20th @6:30pm
$5-$10

NELSON POETRY SLAM
2023-12-20 18:30 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Wed Dec 20th 6:30pm @ The Royal in Nelson
An open mic poetry slam featuring poets from nelson and whomever else should show up and sign in!
$5-10 at the door

The Longest Night
2023-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
A quiet and reflective service for those experiencing grief, loss or complicated feelings about the holidays. You are welcome to light a candle, sit with the dark and listen to poetry and music to soothe the soul.
? Thu Dec 21 2023 at 07:00 pm
(GMT-08:00)? Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street,Nelson,BC,Canada
