Swollen Members Live At Bloom Nightclub
2024-11-10 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Bloom Nightclub Presents
Swollen Members – Battle Axe Records – Vancouver, BC
Swollen Members is a four-time JUNO Award-winning Canadian hip hop group from Vancouver, British Columbia, consisting mainly of Madchild and Prevail. Frequent collaborators include vocalist Moka Only (who was actually a member of the group for a short period of time in the mid-1990s when the group was formed, and then again from 2002 to 2005) along with the other former members Easy Roc & Zodak who were only in the group for a few years and producer Rob the Viking, an official group member since 2002. Swollen Members has released nine studio albums, one greatest hits album and 2 compilations, as well as numerous other singles. From 1996 to 2016, Swollen Members were the second best-selling Canadian hip hop artist in Canada (behind Drake) and were the best-selling Canadian hip hop group in Canada.
Moka Only – Battle Axe Records / URBNET – Vancouver, BC
He has won three JUNO Awards, five Much Music Video Awards, and has been nominated for 11 Western Canadian Music Awards. Originally from Langford, British Columbia, near Victoria, he began his musical career in Vancouver. He was previously part of the hip hop group Swollen Members, and was briefly part of the band Len. Moka has released albums through Feelin’ Music, Legendary Entertainment, Battle Axe Records, Domination Recordings, Camobear Records, Wandering Worx and URBNET Records.
Special Guest Opener:
Depth – Deeper Than Bottomless – Nelson, BC
7-10PM
19+

Newberry & Verch an RCAC Performance Series Event!
2024-11-10 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Miners Hall, 1765 Columbia Ave, Rossland, British Columbia, V0G 1Y0, Canada
? Get Ready to Shimmy, Laugh, and Be Captivated by Newberry & Verch! ?
Don’t miss this rare chance to experience the unforgettable folk duo Joe Newberry and April Verch live at Rossland’s historic Miners Hall on November 10! Step-dancing, soul-stirring vocals, and toe-tapping tunes will fill the hall as these two renowned artists bring their warm, spirited, and masterfully crafted music to town.
Newberry & Verch are known for creating pure magic on stage—combining Joe’s rich, resonant vocals with April’s sweet soprano, and blending guitar, fiddle, banjo, and dance percussion in a performance that’s as heartfelt as it is electrifying. Their music is a journey through time, with original songs and folk favorites that celebrate the roots of American and Canadian traditions, giving audiences a glimpse into the heart and stories behind every tune.
? Join us on November 10 at 7 pm for a night of unforgettable music and joy!
Whether you’re a folk music enthusiast or just looking for a night of joy and connection, this concert promises to entertain, inspire, and leave you shimmying in your seat!

Ahee Live At Bloom Nightclub
2024-11-10 22:00 - 2024-11-11 02:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Coming off his Shambhala 2024 shows at the Amp Stage and the Village Stage, Ahee will be landing for the first time at Bloom Nightclub in Nelson!
Don’t sleep on this one, every ticket includes a chance to win a ticket to the SOLD OUT 26th Annual Shambhala Music Festival!!!!

With support from Amp Live and S2, this show is gonna bounce all night. Very limited hotel rooms are available and rooms include 2 tickets to the show AND also include 2 tickets to the early show, Swollen Members!

Ahee:
https://soundcloud.com/AHEEHailing from the vibrant music hub of Los Angeles, AHEE’s journey began with a deep-rooted passion for sound exploration. His background in audio engineering and synthesis quickly set him apart, allowing him to craft tracks that are as technically impressive as they are sonically rich. This dedication to his craft has led to a signature style that fuses dubstep, trap, and future bass into a cohesive, electrifying experience. AHEE’s musical flexibility has allowed him to support acts like Subtronics, Shpongle, Liquid Stranger, and many more

Amp Live:
Amp Live is an American music producer and DJ best known as half of the Hip-Hop duo Zion I. AmpLive furthered his production career collaborating with Goapele, Planet Asia, Too Short, Chali 2na, Codany Holiday and Del the Funky Homosapien, as well as remixing works by MGMT, Linkin Park, and Radiohead. His work has also been featured in a number of movies and TV shows, most prominently in ESPN’s Playmakers, but also Honey, Big Fat Liar, America’s Next Top Model and SportsCenter.Amp Live:https://soundcloud.com/amplive

S2:
West Coast producer S2 has spent his life in the studio and scouring the globe for his special blend of bass, metro, and world music. His sets are a trip through mid-tempo genres ranging from polite and beautiful to rude and sexy. A tastemaker and talent buyer, expect unreleased and exclusive music from around the world.
WIN A TICKET TO SHAMBHALA 2025 draw from tickets bought online
Limited Hotel & Ticket Packages Include tickets to Both Shows on Nov 10th (7pm-10pm Swollen Members, 10PM-2AM AHEE)
10PM – 2AM
19+

Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes)
2024-11-12 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

Join the Friends of the Nelson Public Library
2024-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
The Friends of the Library are dedicated to helping the Nelson Public Library through successful booksales and other creative fundraising efforts live trivia nights, with the funds going to new books, necessary technologies, furnishings and program supplies.
Join us: New members are welcome! It’s a great way to meet people and contribute to a vital and important part of our community. We meet at noon (12 pm) the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Nelson Public Library.
For more information check out Friends of the Library webpage.

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)
2024-11-12 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

Hawksley Workman w/ guests
2024-11-12 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5
Beloved Canadian singer songwriter Hawksley Workman returns to Nelson BC’s Spiritbar at The Hume Hotel on Tues Nov 12!Doors 7pm. Special guests TBA. Tickets on-sale Fri April 12 through the Hume Hotel and ontheroadmanagement.com.We have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting The Unison Fund and their work to provide counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community.

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
2024-11-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-16 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.

Base Layer Mending Workshop with Sarah Elizabeth
2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Miners Hall, 1765 Columbia Ave, Rossland, British Columbia, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Mend your wool and wool-blend base layers with ease! This workshop with fibre artist Sarah Elizabeth introduces visible mending techniques that can extend a garment’s life by 1.5 to 2 years. With all materials provided, participants will learn various stitches and creative mending ideas that add personality and durability to any garment.

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-11-13 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!

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
2024-11-13 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Hosted by lil’ Mikey, its an open mic Comedy night!
To sign up come early or message kootenaycomedy on instagram!
$5

Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings
2024-11-14 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.

Beading Workshops w/ Nicole Courson
2024-11-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
West Kootenay Métis Society president Nicole Courson leads these beading workshops, sharing techniques, stories, and Métis history at the Nelson Museum. Registration is required, please attend one or the other, but not both. The workshops are FREE and all materials are provided — donations are welcomed!
November 7 Sign-up
November 14 Sign-up

Bear Grease
2024-11-14 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Get ready for a jaw-dropping, toe-tapping spectacle! Bear Grease takes the 1978 musical, Grease, on an Indigenous joyride, with fashion that slays, humour that tickles your funny bone, and music that makes you groove! It’s a rez makeover for the beloved characters, keeping the authenticity alive while adding a burst of cultural flair. Buckle up for an electrifying experience that celebrates Indigenous cultures and dances its way into your heart—Bear Grease is a one-of-a-kind adventure you don’t want to miss.
Capitol Theatre
Adult: $40; Senior: $36; Under 30: $10

Halfway There: a play by Norm Foster
2024-11-14 19:30 - 21:30, 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.

The Royal Art Throwdown – Round 1
2024-11-14 19:30 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Whats up y’all???Straight up you know that when the snow flies so do the paint brushes.The Royal Art Throwdown is back once again for another season and we are beyond stoked!!This season we will be seeing new awesome local artists, new DJ’s and the same old MC. I hope you like the sound of my voice as much as I do
If you haven’t been to one of these make sure you get there!But let me give you a rundown so you know what to expect.
On the night there will be 2 heats of 3 artists on stage. Heats are only an hour long for which the artists can create pretty much anything they like. Painting, drawing, pyrography, You name it.At the end of the heat you ‘the audience’ will vote for your favorite piece with the winner taking home some prizes and earning a spot in the finals in march.You will also have the chance to go home with art pieces created on the night. Buy some raffle tickets and go in the draw to win. All money raised from the raffles goes to the artists which is a great way to show your appreciation for their talents and bravery while also taking home some saweeeettt Art!!
So who do we have on stage in round 1?Andrea Lebel ArtTough Girl TattoosPNut GalleryAlexx LoveLucy HarrowIndigihunny
On the decks for this round we have the one and only Rowly setting the vibe for our artists.
We couldn’t do this without our fantastic sponsors:Paradise PaintersThe RoyalRipping GiraffeMallards Source for SportsKootenay CoopThe Hume HotelOso Negro CoffeeUrban LegendsBeautiesRetallackNelson Farmers Supplyand more…
So get around it and show up and we start to get stoked for winter!!!
Can’t wait to get arty with you.
xx Mr Paradise

Friday Blues
2024-11-15 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.

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

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. ✨
