Grandmama Speak – A Performance by Shayna Jones
2024-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, V0G2J0, Canada
Grandmama Speak is a kaleidoscope of Afro-centric folklore and fact, fable and fierce reality hinged upon the mystery of “living waters”. Pieced together from the diverse folkloric traditions of the African diaspora, Grandmama Speak is a trumpet for black wisdom, resilience, and legacy that will touch listeners of all varieties, regardless of colour or creed. Love and loss, pride and pain, hambones and redfish take center stage in this evocative show and will leave listeners laughing, sighing, and lingering over the age-old wisdom of Grandmama Speak. Ages 13 +
For more on the show and performer Shayna Jones, please visit www.wearestoryfolk.com
Tickets are reservable by e-transfer to info@vallicanwhole.com, or available in-person at Rambling Rose Boutique & Thrift in Winlaw. They may also be available at the door.

RLOP presents Little Shop of Horrors
2024-03-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-03-03 14:00 - 16:00 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Come see Little Shop of Horrors at The Capitol Theatre! Based on the beloved film, the musical features Giant carnivorous plants, Soulful and swinging songs, and an exploration of what people in desperate situations are willing to sacrifice.
Show your support of local theatre on Saturday March 2nd at 7:30pm or Saturday March 3rd at 2pm at The Capitol Theatre

DNB Girls Takeover Live At Bloom Nightclub
2024-03-02 22:00 - 23:30 | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Bloom Nightclub Presents, in Nelson on March 2nd
The DNB Girls Take Over
Thug Shells
Avery Aversive
Ninjette
10-2am
19+

Alex Zerbe: The Zaniac
2024-03-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, 1007 Vernon Ave, Revelstoke
With the energy of 1,000 suns, Alex Zerbe moves like a rubber band from one end of the stage to the other. Beatboxing, juggling, dancing, singing, music and magic are just a few of the things that led Piers Morgan of America’s Got Talent to call this physical comedian, “The total package.”
The “Professional Zaniac,” whoʼs been cracking jokes onstage for almost 15 years, zigzags between physical stunts and non-stop comedy. During the show vegetables are sliced in half by flying playing cards, flaming torches and bowling balls are juggled with ease and every audience volunteer leaves the stage in triumph. Formerly of the award-winning duo Brothers from Different Mothers, Zerbe is a Hacky Sack World Champion, was voted The Pacific Northwest’s Funniest Prop Comic and is a two-time Guinness World Record holder. Heʼs performed everywhere from cruise ships and comedy clubs to prime-time television in three countries, including “Americaʼs Got Talent!” and “Last Comic Standing. Visit TheZaniac.com to see Alex in action.

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-03-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-10 16:00 - 19:00 | 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

Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time
2024-03-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-12 11:00 - 12:00 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life?
The instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy, so send children in comfortable play clothes.
Children ages 2-5 yrs old (one adult helper per child or group of children is required.)
These classes coincide with Trail Gymnastics – make it an engaging morning for your preschooler by signing up with them as well.
When:
12 or 16 Tuesday mornings with two class time options
10:00 am – 10:45 am
11:00 am – 11:45 am
12-week series: January 16-April 16, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
16-week series: January 16-May 14, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
Where:
VISAC Gallery
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Community Building downtown
Class fee: $80 for 12 weeks, or $100 for 16 weeks, per child.

Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG)
2024-03-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Torchlight Brewing Co., 125 Hall St, Nelson, BC, V1L 7B4
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 March, 2024. See you there!

WONDERHEADS: The Wilds – Performing Arts Trail
2024-03-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
The Trail & District Arts Council presents the moving and magical The Wilds from award-winning masked physical theatre company WONDERHEADS at The Bailey Theatre on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 pm.
Charming and profoundly moving, this wordless award-winning show is Pixar meets Miyazaki with a touch of Henson as a man discovers that both his wife and their beloved tree have vanished from the backyard, and ventures into The Wilds to face its mysteries and bring them home.
***Made for adults by kids at heart, this show is a little dark and a little light. Recommended for a general audience (ages 8+).

Tea & Textiles
2024-03-06 09:00 - 12:00 | J.B. Fletcher Store Museum, 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, V0G 1A0, Canada
The J.B. Fletcher Museum in Ainsworth will be hosting gatherings for fibre enthusiasts and tea lovers to come and work on their knitting, crochet, embroidery, and spinning projects while connecting with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.

Royal BC Museum Community Conversations at the Rossland Museum
2024-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
The Royal BC Museum and the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre officially invite the community to join us for a Community Conversation on Wednesday, March 6th at 5:30 pm up at the Museum. Community conversations are an opportunity to gather with your community for a focused conversation on how a reimagined Royal BC Museum could better serve and represent people living throughout BC.
Touching on topics including the Format and Location of the new RBCM site, Indigenous Reconciliation and UNDRIP Implementation, Diversity and Representation, and Inclusion and Accessibility. This is also an opportunity for a sneak peek at Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre’s own renewal plans.
Snacks and drinks will be provided. Come play a role in shaping how our heritage is communicated locally and across the province! Connect with Skylar at community@rosslandmuseum.ca for any questions or further information.
RSVP for this free event here: https://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/community-conversation-rossland

PRODUCER JAM NIGHT (NELSON) | A night of collaboration
2024-03-06 18:00 - 21:30 | Jam Factory Co-working Space, 303 Vernon St., Nelson, V1L4E3, Canada
Finally! A night for Producers, Beatmakers, and Electronic Music Composers to jam for fun!
WHAT IS IT? It’s a night of collaboration games for Producers, Beat-Makers, and Electronic Music Composers, of all genres, DAWs, and skill levels.
Join us for a fun music collaboration event tailored for electronic music composers and producers. Bring your Headphones and laptop with your preferred DAW or hardware such as MPC, Maschine, Push3, or others.
The event is on March 6th from 6-9:30 pm at “The Jam Factory”, 303 Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E3. This inaugural event kicks off a series of monthly jams, each featuring a unique collaboration “game” or “style”. Here’s how it works:
Seed Creation: We’ll provide a “Seed” – a sample, stems, or a found sound (like popcorn popping).
Production Phase: Spend the first hour creating elements (drums, bass, synths, chops, etc.) inspired by or derived from the Seed.
Stem Sharing: Export your audio stems and upload them to a shared Dropbox or USB.
Collaboration Phase: In the remaining hour, combine uploaded elements from other participants as you see fit.
Show and Tell: Conclude with a showcase and Q&A session.
This collaborative approach, dubbed “Co-Independent Collaboration”, aims to foster community networking, enhance creative decision-making skills, boost confidence, and inspire both new and seasoned electronic composers. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have fun, learn, and connect with fellow music enthusiasts!
RECAP:
-Date: March 6th
-Time: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
-Location: The Jam Factory, 303 Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E3
-Cost: $5 participation fee (to cover space rental)
What to Bring:
-Laptop with preferred DAW
-Hardware if you prefer (e.g., MPC, Maschine, Push3)
-Headphones
QUESTIONS?
Text or call: 1 250 505 7725
SEE YOU THERE!
Oh! and don’t forget to bring a friend!

James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe at The Langham
2024-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
The Langham is excited to present 2024 Juno Nominee James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe on Mrach 6th in the Langham Theatre for one night only!
A chance-meeting at a folk festival almost thirty years ago has led to a musical collaboration between two singer-songwriters, James Keelaghan from Canada and Jez Lowe from England, that has seen them play to audiences around the globe, from North America to Australia and to Europe, and which continues to this day.
Every couple of years they each take a break from their busy solo careers to share stages and songs and inspire each other with their voices, their wit and a friendship that lights up each performance. The pair share an Irish heritage that certainly informs their writing and brings with it an enthusiasm for boundary-breaking and story-telling in song that is both infectious and enthralling, timeless and contemporary, unpredictable and yet focused. In other words, they surely and inevitably bring the best out of each other.

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-03-06 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!

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18
2024-03-07 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 11-May 16, 2024 (No VEC club during Spring Break)
Age: 15 – 18
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Where:

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

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

Julie Kim Live – 19+ Comedy Show
2024-03-07 19:30 - 21:15 | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
Trail & District Arts Council presents the hilarious comedian and writer Julie Kim, with opening act comedian Kate Belton, on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey Theatre.
Getting an early jump on Women’s Day, Julie Kim performs her topical and very women centred comedy that’s one for you, your mom, your sister, your friends – anyone who loves a good laugh.
Opening for Julie is Kate Belton, who has performed in Yuk Yuk’s comedy clubs from Vancouver to Toronto and shared the stage with Canadian Comedy legends Jon Dore, Nikki Payne and Sean Cullen at various comedy festivals.

HALELUYA HAILU w/ ANNA & OONA
2024-03-07 20:30 - 23:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Sat, Mar 23 at The Royal in Nelson
8:30 p.m. PST

Langham Gallery Opening Night
2024-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Save The Date!! Friday March 8th from 7-9 pm. Join us for the opening night of 2 exhibitions at the Langham.
Monstro, Monstrare by Calgary based ceramic artist Yvonne Kustec.
Here’s to You, Fair Lady, guest curated by Kootenay Lake Archives, Elizabeth Scarlett, and Maggie Tchir celebrating the Langham Cultural Society’s 50th Anniversary. So come out and enjoy an evening of celebrating art and history at the Langham.

Julie Kim Live
2024-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Julie Kim is one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians. Julie recently toured across North America doing 40 theatre shows with Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah). Over the past decade, Julie has performed at all the major Canadian comedy festivals including Just for Laughs Montreal, Just for Laughs Vancouver, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and Halifax Comedy Festival (with multiple televised performances). She tours internationally and will be making her debut at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. She has also been regularly featured on CBC’s The Debaters. Julie’s online videos have amassed nearly 50 million views.
Julie is also a writer and producer. Julie received three nominations for writing and producing by the Canadian Academy in 2023.Julie has contributed to the writing rooms of Kim’s Convenience, Run the Burbs, and Still Standing. Julie has been part of the writing and creative consulting team at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival for the past three years. She was also a writer for Just for Laughs Montreal in 2022. Julie was a producer and writer for Simu Liu (Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) as he hosted the 2022 Juno Awards. She ideated Liu’s now well-known ‘I am Canadian’ monologue, which has gone viral on the Internet and social media. Julie will return in this capacity as Simu hosts the 2023 Juno Awards.
With Opening Act: Kate Belton
And Local Opener: Michelle Hart
Show length: 1 hour 45 minutes with Intermission

SHE RHYTHMES & RIDES
2024-03-08 20:00 - 23:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Presented by The West Kootenay Francophone Association, at the Royal in Nelson on Friday March 8th @ 8PM
An International Women’s Day Celebration with performances by
BELLA CAT
CAT BIRD
OONA & ANNA
LEXA VOLT & IVY QUINN
DJ MP & DJ MADBEATS
with a Retro Sports Outfit Contest!

Met Opera: La Forza Del Destino
2024-03-09 09:00 - 13:30 | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
Director Mariusz Treliński delivers the company’s first new Forza in nearly 30 years, setting the scene in a contemporary America. The cast also features tenor Brian Jagde as Don Alvaro, baritone Igor Golovatenko as Don Carlo, mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk as Preziosilla, bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi as Fra Melitone, and bass Soloman Howard as both Leonora’s father and Padre Guardiano.
Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-03-09 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!

Franc Ouest Podcast @ Rossland Beer Company
2024-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Rossland Beer Co, 1990F Columbia Ave, Rossland, BC, V0G1Y0, Canada
Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day and the big unveiling of our video podcast series about women of the outdoors. Screening of the “Franc Ouest Nature + Elles” short film, followed by a Q&A period with production team and participants.

The Wilds
2024-03-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
When Wendell discovers that both his wife and their beloved tree have vanished from the backyard, he must venture into The Wilds and face its mysteries to bring them home. Charming and profoundly moving, this wordless award-winning show features WONDERHEADS’ signature masks along with captivating puppetry and moves its audiences to both laughter and tears. Pixar meets Miyazaki meets Henson in this extraordinary adventure.

FEARBIRDS, ADITS, SHOTGUN DIVINE
2024-03-09 20:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada

Museum Mash!
2024-03-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Museum Mash returns this spring with another round of singalongs, performances, cardboard box forts, and sock puppet shows, designed with kids in mind and for the whole family to enjoy at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery. Museum Mash provides the space for kids to be kids and shows them that museums and galleries aren’t devoid of movement and sound but are in fact exceptional places of learning and fun. This event is FREE and open the public of all ages.

Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG)
2024-03-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Torchlight Brewing Co., 125 Hall St, Nelson, BC, V1L 7B4
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!
Join us at Torchlight on the 2nd Tuesday at 5:30pm starting on March 12th!

Seniors’ Workshop Series at the Rossland Museum: Book Repair Basics
2024-03-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Calling all bibliophiles! Our next Senior Workshop is all about basic book repairs.
Join our Collections Manager in this hands-on repair workshop to learn what you can do to preserve your favourite books and repair them if needed.

Following this 2-hour workshop, you’ll take home the skills and supplies to do basic repairs and stabilization techniques to better take care of your literary collection. We’ll also be covering some of the common issues with books and what you can do to prevent them.
Have a book or two in your collection that needs some minor repairs? Fantastic! Bring it with you and do the repairs with the support and guidance of our staff. If you don’t have any books that need repairs, you can practice with some of ours!
Wednesday, March 13th from 1 pm to 3 pm
Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre – 1100 HWY 3B (Junction of HWY 22 and 3B)
Entry by donation – coffee/tea & treats will be provided.
This series is supported in part by the Government of Canada and the Province of BC.
