Make Holiday Cards at the Nelson Museum
2023-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Put that special touch on your holiday cards by making your own! Join us for a FREE papercraft workshop with Jenine Lillian at the Museum on Thursday, December 7 from 5-7pm. Materials provided but you are encouraged to bring your own inspiration! No registration required.

SETTING THE SCENE w/ SHIRAZE DEVILLE & ONEZIE PARADE
2023-12-07 20:00 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Thurs Dec 7th 8pm at The Royal in Nelson
Experience a fusion of talk and tunes on ‘Setting the Vibe’ Host Shiraz DeVille delves into the musical journey of Onezie Parade- discussing their fresh sound, latest tracks and the band’s evolution.
FREE

Holiday Around The World
2023-12-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Continuum
2023-12-08 19:30 - 21:00 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Join classical violinist Natasha Hall and contemporary dancers Acacia Schachte and Slava Doval for a multisensory art experience at the Capitol Theatre! For this concert, contemporary dance is choreographed to a solo violin program including Bach’s Partita No. 2 in D Minor, Ysaye’s Sonata No. 4 in E Minor and Kresiler’s Recitativo and Scherzo.

Continuum
2023-12-08 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Continuum – CAPITOL SEASON
Adult $35
30 and Under $31.50
Artists Natasha Hall (Violin), Slava Doval (Dancer) and Acacia Schachte (Dancer)
Classical violinist Natasha Hall and movement artists Acacia Schachte and Slava Doval team up to offer a unique collaboration in music and dance. Experience the mesmerizing and expressive dance as you journey through Bach’s great Partita No. 2 in D Minor for solo violin. Then, enjoy Ysaye’s dynamic and elegant Sonata No. 4 in A Minor as your eyes delight in an original interpretation of the music through dance. To conclude the program, all three artists take to the stage together for Kreisler’s Recitativo and Scherzo.

Hot Club Swing Trio
2023-12-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Taghum Hall Presents Hot Club Swing Trio featuring Don Macdonald on violin, Paul Landsberg on guitar, and Doug Stephenson on bass. This acoustic trio explores music from Django Reinhardt to Leonard Cohen, Sting, and different corners of the globe. Improvisation is a large part of this trio show as they freely interpret music from the 1930’s to present, making each performance a unique experience.

Bordertown Cafe – Freezing Point Play Reading Series
2023-12-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Black Productions Presents Freezing Point: A Play Reading Series

Bordertown Cafe
by Kelly Rebar
Directed by Pat Henman

Featuring:
Scott Thorp
Sydney Black
Don Thompson
Dorothy Dalba

Friday, December 8th
7:30pm
Nelson United Church
10$ donation at the door

What exactly is a play reading?

A play reading is the most basic version of a play. Actors deliver their lines directly from the script with minimal direction and movement, but in character and with gusto. There are no technical elements such as props, costumes or lighting, but someone reads the stage directions aloud to give the audience the context for each scene.

(from What’s a Play Reading and Why is it Cool? By Andrew Kleindon)

THE LATIN LOVERS
2023-12-08 20:00 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Fri, Dec 8, 8:00 p.m. PST, At The Royal in Nelson
It’s the start of the ski season!
What better way to celebrate then with some warm weather music!

Met Opera: Florencia En El Amazonas
2023-12-09 09:55 - 13:30 | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
Sung in Spanish and inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez, Mexican composer Daniel Catán’s 1996 opera focuses on an opera diva, Florencia Grimaldi, who returns to her native Brazil to perform and search for her lost lover, who has vanished into the jungle.
Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2023-12-09 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!

Argenta Yuletide Market
2023-12-09 12:00 - 19:30 | Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, V0G1B0, Canada
Come for the market, stay for the square dance! Experience some holiday cheer & delicious food with the folks of Argenta on Dec. 9th, at the Argenta Hall. Vendor’s market from noon – 5pm, with a bonfire & square dance to follow.

Local Kids Book Reading & Signing
2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Goldrush Book Store, 2063 Washington Street, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
New Local Interest Kids Story Book, “Follow Me to the Golden Tree” Book Reading & Signing. Local authors, photographers and publishers, Lucas and Ginia Jmieff will be at the Goldrush Bookstore in Rossland on Saturday, December 9 from 1 pm – 3pm to read and sign their new kids book. Bonus book signing includes their first publication, “Kootenay Escapes”, a photographic coffee table book that features 36 of the West Kootenay’s spectacular destinations.

Marché de Noël (Christmas Market) at L&C French Bakery
2023-12-09 16:00 - 20:00 | L&C French Bakery, 711 Radio Avenue, Nelson, V1L 3L2, Canada
Get ready to unwrap the magic of the season at our French Bakery! In our inaugural “Marché de Noël” on Saturday, December 9th, from 4 to 8 PM, we’re not just celebrating; we’re indulging in a European extravaganza with fantastic unique vendors! Picture this: mulled wine, apple chai cider, and sizzling raclette – all served with a sprinkle of Nelson charm. Plus, a special kid coloring table for our young connoisseurs.

Langham Presents: Music & Movement Live in Theatre
2023-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Join us for an incredible live performance fusing music & dance at The Langham theatre featuring local violinist Natasha Hall and dancers Slava Doval & Acacia Schachte.
“Experience the magic as extraordinary dancers and masterful violinist come together on stage, creating a mesmerizing fusion of movement and music that will leave you spellbound.”
Sure to be a night you won’t forget! Tickets $20 available at Sunnyside & Willow in Kaslo or email langham@netidea.com to reserve your ticket at the door.

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 | 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
