Friday Blues
2024-11-15 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-22 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Torchlight Brewing Co., 125 Hall St, Nelson, BC, V1L 7B4
Come on down to Torchlight Brewing Co. in Nelson, every Friday, for some end of the week week good times and great tunes!

‘The Deposits’ book Launch
2024-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium, 454 Ward St, Nelson, V1L 1S8
This debut novel will have you pondering your attachment to physical
objects and how these hold unexplainable power to connect you with
others…influencing more than you could imagine.

Bear Grease – The Musical
2024-11-15 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC
The Trail & District Arts Council invites you to buckle-up for the toe-tapping spectacle Bear Grease – The Musical, a fun Indigenous twist on Grease. Part of the Performing Arts Trail series, on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey Theatre.
Get ready for a jaw-dropping show as Bear Grease – The Musical reimagines the classic 1978 musical, Grease for an electrifying experience that celebrates Indigenous cultures through fashion, humour, and music.
Bear Grease will have you grooving along to this cool, rez makeover that breathes new life into familiar characters, keeping the authenticity alive while adding a burst of cultural flair.

Halfway There: a play by Norm Foster
2024-11-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Taghum Hall is thrilled to partner with Pat Henman Productions to present Halfway There, in which friends Vi, Rita, Mary Ellen, and Janine—who meet for coffee every day and know everybody’s business—catch wind of a new arrival: Sean, a heartbroken doctor, who is about to tip the town off its axis.That’s when we find out there’s no such thing as a secret in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia. Starring Lindsay Clague, Robyn Lamb, Sydney Black, Avi Phillips, and Pat Henman, who is also co-director with Eva Myers-McKimm, this is a play that will have you laughing ’til your sides ache and crying ’til your heart breaks, according to one reviewer. Performances are November 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 with a matinee on Saturday November 16 at 2pm.

Maddisun "Home Tour" with Special Guest Lord Knows - Live at Knox on 2nd in Fernie.
2024-11-15 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Knox on 2nd Ave, 201 2 Ave, Fernie, BC, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Join Cranbrook’s Maddisun on November 15 as she brings her “Home” tour to the beautiful Knox on 2nd. Fresh off her performances in Nashville and a showcase at the official Folk Music Ontario conference, Maddisun is ready to deliver her best performance yet, backed by a three piece band. She will present her signature blend of indie-folk, Americana, classic rock, and electro-pop, featuring deeply personal songs that explore heartbreak, resilience, and growth, resonating across generations.
Lord Knows will open the evening, featuring the talented duo of Amanda Musso and Tyrone Glover. Amanda, from Cranbrook, and Tyrone, from Sparwood, bring together influences from rock, blues, country, and roots. Having performed around the Kootenays for the past three years, their music is a heartfelt and powerful start to the night.
Don’t miss this night of authentic, powerful music in the heart of Fernie!
Tickets Available Now!
Maddisun:
https://www.maddisunmusic.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qriZPGph2Xi2GrXnBaW4y?si=QkkCyv_ATuecg3ouFgPsGg
Lord Knows:
https://www.facebook.com/lordknowsmusic

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
2024-11-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July through Sept.

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-11-16 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!

Louis Riel Day
2024-11-16 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The public is welcomed to commemorate Métis leader Louis Riel, In partnership with the West Kootenay Métis Society. Raise the Métis flag at City Hall, and then join us at the Nelson Museum for stew and bannock, and to officially open the Truth and Reconciliation case in the 2nd floor museum exhibit. This event is FREE and open to all.
11am: raising the Métis flag (City Hall)
12pm: official launch of the Truth and Reconciliation case (Museum 2nd floor)
1pm: stew and bannock (Museum breezeway)

11TH WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL
2024-11-16 17:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Columbia Valley Centre, 646 4 Street, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0
An epic night of 12 films from around the world. Sharing stories that ignite your passion for our planet and for positive change.
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is Wildsight Invermere’s annual fundraiser and, truly, the most awesome Columbia Valley grassroots gathering of the year! It’s one BIG night of shared food, drink, story telling, films and friends (that’s YOU!). Come together with your community and share in the Festival vibes, all in support of Wildsight Invermere’s work in conservation, climate action and community environmental education.
We’re also offering online film access from Nov 16th – 20th, so you can watch the films from ANYWHERE and still support our fundraiser even if you can’t be in Invermere on the night.
Click here to BUY TICKETS
Doors open at 5pm for food and drinks (cash bar), and bidding in the silent auction. The films play from 6.30-9.30pm with an intermission and door prize draws!

Silents, Please!
2024-11-16 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
? The Langham 50th Series Presents: Silents, Please! ?
Step back in time and enjoy a classic movie night with Silents, Please! at The Langham! Join us on November 16th, 2024, for an unforgettable evening of vintage entertainment. Doors open at 6 PM with a wine tasting to kick off the festivities, followed by the show at 7 PM.
Be treated to live musical accompaniment by Allison Kane, Diemm, Nancy Ryde, and Jessica Doerner, adding a modern twist to silent classics! Enjoy the intermission with a delightful chocolate fountain and treats to keep the night sweet.
Featuring classic silent films from Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin!
Tickets $20 available at Sunnyside, Willow, or online at www.thelangham.ca.
Don’t miss this unique celebration of cinema’s golden age! Grab your tickets today and get ready to relive the magic of silent films with live music and tasty treats. ✨

Dance Educators' Showcase
2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
The Nelson & District Arts Council is thrilled to announce the return of the Dance Educators’ Showcase on Saturday, November 16th at 7:30 PM. This highly anticipated event spotlights the incredible dance educators in Nelson and area, giving them the opportunity to shine in the spotlight after countless hours spent nurturing their students’ growth.
For one night only, these talented instructors (and some students as well) will come together for a rare performance that showcases their artistry, passion, and dedication to dance. Audiences will be treated to a wide range of styles and performances, highlighting the creativity and expertise that these educators bring to our community.
What makes this showcase even more special? All profits from ticket sales will directly fund bursaries for local dance students, ensuring that those facing financial barriers can still access quality dance education. These bursaries will be shared among the participating schools and studios, helping the next generation of dancers pursue their dreams.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiring performances as the following studios and instructors take the stage:
Aakanksha Vaish
B.McJones Highland Dancers
Dance Umbrella Society
Fam Jam
Front Street Dance
Intuit Movement Studio
Las Llamadas Del Flamenco
LVR Dance
Performa Dance Co.
RhythmDance Orchestra
Sláva Doval’s DanceFusion
Tapatía Collective
The Shameless
Tribe Kizomba
YolOne Art Group

Tickets here: https://capitoltheatre.ca/event/dance-educators-showcase-2024/

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-11-17 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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

NMAG Annual Members Sale
2024-11-19 - 2024-11-23 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The annual Nelson Museum Members Shop sale is here, in time for holiday shopping! Get thoughtful, locally made gifts for everyone on your list at 20% off the whole Shop for Museum members. Stock up on host or hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, and holiday cards, and the tree is full of ornaments in all shapes, sizes, styles, and materials. It’s a great opportunity to get a bigger ticket items you’ve had your eye on, like one of the beautiful original paintings hanging on the Shop walls. Wondering what to get the person who has everything? Why not a Museum membership, or a gift card for the Shop!

Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes)
2024-11-19 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Participants can expect to make artwork in a wide range of materials that encourage experimentation and motor skill development. Previous projects include yarn bowls, glitter dioramas and marker pull art.

These classes get MESSY, be sure to dress your child (and yourself!) in play clothes. Paint, salt, glue and many more materials will be used. One caregiver per child (or group of children) is required.
About the Instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday mornings
September 10 – December 17, 2024 (15 sessions)
9:00am-9:45am or 10:00am-10:45am

Minimum 6 students, with a maximum of 12.

Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)
2024-11-19 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
About Visual Exploration Club (VEC):
Students can expect to learn about other artists, experiment with various materials, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional art.

This session is for ages 5-8, or primary students in grades K-3.

About the instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday afternoons
September 10 – December 17, 2024 (15 sessions)
3:30pm-4:30pm

Minimum 6 students, with a maximum of 12.

Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Register here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-ages-5-8

Patch Repair Workshop with Sarah Elizabeth
2024-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Miners Hall, 1765 Columbia Ave, Rossland, British Columbia, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Bring your denim and blankets back to life with patch repair techniques!
Sarah Elizabeth will guide participants through patch selection, stitching, and securing repairs for a strong, stylish fix.
All materials are provided, and participants may bring their own items to repair.

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-11-20 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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!

Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings
2024-11-21 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit, and shop work from over 120 local artists in the Gift Shop.

Kootenay Co-op Radio 25th Birthday Celebration
2024-11-21 17:00 - 23:59 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Come celebrate with Kootenay Co-op Radio on the occasion of their 25th birthday. Everyone Welcome! Doors at 5pm, featuring performances by Laurel Smith, Penny Shades, The Latin Lovers, and Dose. The KCR crew will be there with a host of memorabilia and merch. Tickets are $25 and are available on The Royal’s website. Here is the link: https://www.theroyalnelson.com/events/kootenay-co-op-radio-25th-birthday-celebration

Kootenay Artisan Fair Holiday Event
2024-11-22 10:00 - 2024-11-24 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Prestige Lakeside Resort, 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, British Columbia, BC V1L 6G3, Canada
51st annual Kootenay Artisan Fair Holiday Market at The Prestige in Nelson. 52 Handmade, High Quality Artisans come together to kick off the Holiday Market Season for this unforgettable 3 day event.
$3 At the door $5 for a weekend pass, Children 12 and under are free.
Amazing Kootenay Tallent, comfortable shopping environment and a touch of Holiday Cheer.

Artist Talk with Thaddeus Holownia
2024-11-22 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | SOMA Sound & Events, 444 Baker St., Nelson BC
is excited & honored to be hosting the upcoming artist talk being delivered by Thaddeus Holownia. @thaddeusholownia
November 22nd/2024 at @gal.lery444 Gallery 444 + SOMA studio/venue
@soma.gallery444
Doors Open 6pm
Artist Talk Begins 6:30pm
Snacks and beverages provided
Artist Biography & CV
Thaddeus Holownia, is a visual artist, teacher, letterpress printer and publisher. Holownia was born in England in 1949 and immigrated to Canada in 1954.
He completed a B.A. in Communication and Fine Arts at University of Windsor in 1972.
After a forty-one year teaching and administrative career in the Department of Fine Arts at Mount Allison University in Sackville New Brunswick, Holownia recently retired and now spends his time at his studio in Jolicure, New Brunswick.
Holownia’s work has been the subject of numerous exhibitions, including
•The Nature of Nature, The Photographs of Thaddeus Holownia 1976–2016, at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia;
•The Terra Nova Suite, a twenty-five year survey of his work in Newfoundland & Labrador at the Provincial Gallery (The Rooms) in St. John’s Newfoundland;
•24 Tree Studies for Henry David Thoreau at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and the Heckscher Museum in Huntington, New York.
•His 1998 mid-career retrospective exhibition, Extended Vision: Photographs by Thaddeus Holownia 1978–1997, organized by the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography, traveled across Canada and to the Centro de la Imagen in Mexico City.
His photographs have been included in numerous group exhibitions, including Monet’s Legacy: Series, Order and Obsession at the Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany, and Car Culture at the Heckscher Museum in Huntington, New York.
Holownia is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a Fulbright Fellow and an elected member of the RCA.
He has twice received the Paul Paré Medal from Mount Allison University in recognition of excellence in teaching, creative activity, research, and community service as well as receiving the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for High Achievement in the Visual Arts from artsNB and the Order of New Brunswick.
Please Note:
This is a FREE ARTS & CULTURE COMMUNITY EVENT; however, if you wish to contribute to the ongoing sustainability of these types of events, your charitable donations are greatly appreciated.

Music Moves Us
2024-11-22 18:00 - 22:30 (America/Edmonton) | 646 4 Street Invermere, 646 4 Street, Invermere, BC
This event will take place at the Columbia Valley Community Centre (646, 4th Street) on Friday, November 22nd and is a 19+ age event. Tickets are available online and at the door for $20. Please, join us for a night of remembrance, solidarity, unity, music, and hope. Additionally, there will be food available for purchase provided by our beloved local restaurant, Smokehouse 93. Doors and bar will be open at 6:30pm, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. All proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and PCRF.

LIMELIGHT - AN ODE TO VAUDEVILLE
2024-11-22 18:00 - 2024-11-23 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | McBride Community Hall, McBride, BC
A play with music, dance and physical comedy, Limelight takes us back to 1929, in the last days of Vaudeville theatre, an era that spanned over fifty years of popular mass entertainment. The Limelight Theatre is closing its doors and the cast and crew face a grim future as the “silver screen” steals away their audience. A charismatic movie producer pays them a visit on their last night, offering them fame and fortune in this new era of entertainment. Is it too good to be true?
