Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter
2024-05-10 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-05-17 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!

Women’s Adventure Film Tour
2024-05-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Join us for an exciting evening filled with empowering stories, breathtaking landscapes, and inspiring women pushing their limits. This in-person event will be held at the Nelson United Church, in its unique sanctuary space. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. to allow ticket holders time to peruse a silent auction full of outdoor gear and gift certificates from choice local business like The Uphill Market and La Ruelle Bakery, and covetable outdoor brands like Arc’teryx and MEC. The films will begin at 7:00 p.m. All funds raised will go toward building the new Kootenay Climbing & Community Centre (aka the Cube 2.0). The 2024 WAF Tour is brought to you by the Kootenay Climbing Association (the non-profit society that oversees the Cube), Cube staff & volunteers, and event sponsor Whitewater Ski Resort.

Langham Gallery Opening Night
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Opening night at the Langham in Kaslo. Join us from 7-9 pm on Friday May 10 at the gallery for the opening of 2 new exhibits:
‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ by Lorenzo Pepito and ‘Lands Far Away’ by Abby Wilson. Come out and enjoy an evening of artist talks, refreshments, and of course, Art!
This event is free – everyone welcome.

Lands Far Away – Opening Reception
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Join us @ The Langham in Kaslo, on Friday May 10 from 7-9 pm for the opening of ‘Lands Far Away’ by Nelson based artist Abby Wilson. Come and meet the artist and enjoy an evening of art with us! This event is free and open to everyone.
“Lands Far Away ” pushes the boundaries between imagination and reality, stretching familiar Kootenay landscapes into deeper fantasy worlds. Nelson artist Abby Wilson gathers reference material while hiking in the mountains, focusing on capturing local landscapes that remind her of JRR Tolkein’s poetic descriptions of Middle Earth. Wilson’s photos and Tolkein’s phrases are used to prompt Midjourney Artificial Intelligence (AI), creating unique landscapes fed by multiple imaginations. Wilson revises the generated landscapes, and then paints them in her own style.

Alice in Wonderland
2024-05-10 19:30 - 21:00 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Get your tickets to this middle school Waldorf production of “Alice in Wonderland” at the Capitol Theatre next Friday. This elaborate and family-friendly production features a giant Cheshire Cat operated by five students, original music by Vanya Popov, digital art projections, and the participation of the grade 5 class in supporting roles. Tickets available at the Box Office or using the QR code on the event poster. See you down the rabbit hole—don’t be late!

BRASS CAMEL
2024-05-10 20:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
A five headed prog funk hydra!

Alice in Wonderland
2024-05-10 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Take a tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice, and land in a whimsical world of rhymes, ridiculousness, and otherworldly characters. As Alice desperately seeks to make her way back home, she stumbles into a series of strange situations featuring a raging Queen of Hearts, a mystical Caterpillar, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, Humpty Dumpty, plus a very nice and helpful Cheshire Cat!
This delightful production of Lewis Carroll’s classic is performed by students from the Nelson Waldorf School, most of whom have been acting in theatre productions for the past seven years. We hope you’ll come down the rabbit hole—don’t be late!
Two shows:
4:30pm & 7:30pm

Performance venue:
The Capitol Theatre
421 Victoria Street
Nelson, BC V1L 5R2
Phone: (250) 352-6363

Met Opera: Madama Butterfly
2024-05-11 09:55 - 13:30 | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her.
Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC

Saturday Storytime & Author Reading
2024-05-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Join local author Kathryn Hartley read from her new novel Castle Mountain at The Nelson Public Library
Author Reading at 10:30am
Followed by crafting from 11am to noon
Book will be available for purchase
Synopsis:
MOUNTAINS CAN BE MAGICAL PLACES.
BUT DANGER IS NEVER FAR AWAY.
There were two things Joanie knew for certain when she woke up that morning:
1. There was no way Mom was going to let any of them
get out of marching up a mountain today.
2. She didn’t want to be a part of this family any more.
Every May long weekend Joanie’s mom made the family do their traditional spring hike. At nine, Joanie thought she was old enough to go stay at a friend’s instead of trudging up a mountain. But Chloe, her annoying older sister, and Matt, her self-centered brother, had both tried that before and it had never worked for them. So she knew she was doomed to do it again today. They all were. When Mom said jump, they all jumped. Even Dad. And Dad was sick. No one talked about it but you’d have to be stupid not to notice.
Then there was Chloe and Matt. Both teenagers. Both with attitude. The thought of spending a whole day with them, with no escape, made her want to turn into a little black beetle and crawl under the bed.
The magic and mystery of Castle Mountain will hold all their lives in its stony grip. Joanie and her family will be challenged beyond anything they have ever faced before. Will they be able to overcome what the mountain has in store?

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-05-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-18 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!

Mother’s Day Papercraft Workshop
2024-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Join the Nelson Museum for this free workshop with local artist Jenine Lillian, where you’ll learn how to make an everlasting paper bouquet for your mom or other special women in your life.

This is a FREE event and all supplies are included. Pre-registration is required and space is limited!

Sign up here: https://form-can.keela.co/mothers-day-papercraft-workshop

Inspiraré Sings!
2024-05-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Inspiraré is a local women’s choir conducted by Kathleen Neudorf. Gorgeous choral pieces and evocative harmonies — bring your mother to the concert, she’ll love it! One performance only — Saturday May 11th, 7 pm at the Nelson United Church. Tickets $20 ($10 for children under 12) at Otter Books and at the door. Christoph Martens on piano.

MADDISUN w/ ESTELLE HONEYWELL
2024-05-11 20:30 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Date & Time

Sat, May 11
8:30 p.m. PDT

Location

The Royal
330 Baker Street
Nelson BC V1L 4H5

Emotionz Live At Bloom Nightclub
2024-05-11 22:00 - 23:30 | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
West Coast Hip Hop Legends
EMOTIONZ – Vancouver BC
https://open.spotify.com/artist/62iSDJh9SWH1oTSGatTm46
SIRREAL – Nanimo BC
https://sirreal.ca/
Aeon Crux – Nakusp BC
https://aeoncrux.bandcamp.com/album/higher-ground
DEFIED – Nelson BC
https://defied.ca/
TV LEGENDS – Nelson BC
https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/89108152

Lardeau Valley Marketfest
2024-05-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, V0G1B0, Canada
Join us on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12th for our first Lardeau Valley Marketfest, and our Emergency Preparedness Fair!

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-05-12 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

Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG)
2024-05-14 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!

Nelson Museum AGM
2024-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Attention members! Mark your calendars for the 2024 Nelson Museum Annual General Meeting (AGM). Jennifer Dunkerson, Executive Director, and the NMAG Board of Directors are eager to welcome members into Gallery A to discuss the challenges and triumphs of 2023, what is planned for the year ahead, and to welcome some fresh faces to the NMAG board.
The public is welcome to attend, but only Museum Members in good standing are able to vote. Not a member? Sign up here!

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT
2024-05-15 19:00 - 23:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Wed May 15th 7:00pm At The Royal in Nelson
Hosted by lil’ Mikey, its an open mic Comedy night!
To sign up come early or message kootenaycomedy on instagram!

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-05-15 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!

Small Town Artillery Collective
2024-05-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, V0G2J0, Canada
THE SMALL TOWN ARTILLERY COLLECTIVE is the moniker under which brothers Tom & Derek van Deursen release and perform their signature style of music.
Their live show is a crackling good time, full of emotional dynamics, trumpet and violin earworms, guitarmonies and feeling. 2024’s touring outfit is 6 strong, featuring Kyle Vaughan (Year Of The Wolf) on Guitar, Safiya Labelle on Violin and Vocal, Jocelyn Waugh on Trumpet, and Sam Schuette on Bass.
This show at Vallican Whole also features an opening set by Salt Spring Island’s Safiya Labelle ????
Get tickets at Rambling Rose Boutique & Thrift in Winlaw, reserve by email to info (at) vallicanwhole (dot) com, or get ’em at the door!

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18
2024-05-16 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.

Anything Goes! Collage with Michelle Oakley
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Avante garde? Political? Whimsical? Anything goes in this collage workshop with artist Michelle Oakley, inspired by Judy Wapp’s exhibition VisuAlchemy and hosted by the Nelson Museum.
These workshops are FREE and all materials are supplied. You can attend one or both workshops, but separate pre-registration is required. Please use the links below.
May 16 Signup Form
May 23 Signup Form

THE UNBRANDED w/ GUESTS
2024-05-16 20:00 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
From honky tonks to dive bars, THE UNBRANDED are an original country band formed in the farm lands of Chilliwack B.C. Influenced by the Bakersfield sound of California and the attitude from the outlaws in Texas. Writing original songs from personal experiences and bringing them to stages and dancefloors everywhere!

SMALL TOWN ARTILLERY W/ GUESTS
2024-05-16 21:00 - 23:30 | The Flying Steamshovel Inn & Gastropub, 2003 2nd Ave, Rossland, BC, V0G1Y0, Canada
Small Town Artillery Collective (STAC) is an original sextet from the Pacific Northwest, with hubs in Vancouver, Saltspring Island, Kaslo, Lillooet and Victoria. They play pretty good and often interesting rock and roll music. Join them Thursday, May 16th in Rossland for a ripping good time.

83rd Annual Creston Valley Blossom Festival 2024
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-20 | various locations, Creston and surrounding valley
Community festival for all ages, free events, parades, midway, entertainment, dances, street fair, cowboy race and more.

SMALL TOWN ARTILLERY
2024-05-17 20:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Small Town Artillery is a rock and roll band helmed by brothers Tom and Derek van Deursen. Originally from Kaslo, British Columbia, Tom and Derek have been playing together for over 20 years, with Small Town Artillery as their flagship project for the past 10.
They are a band that is hard to define, but aim to accomplish many things. Hard hitting riffs of guitar and brass, funky grooves, soaring choruses and melodies, and poetic lyrics are some of things that they are most known for.
After a rising 6 years in Vancouver, including headlining festivals, multiple tours, signing to JumpAttack! Records and releasing a full length album and 2 EPs, the band was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small Town Artillery pivoted, and by following restriction guidelines, booked the “Fewer Faces, Open Spaces” tour, one of the only live music tours during the summer of 2020 and 2021 in Canada.
Most recently, during some time taken off of performing the band lost a core member, Carson Webber. He had been their dedicated Bass player for almost 10 years and his death sparked a change in how it felt to play music and what it meant to be a band.
Rallying together as a community, and reaching out to construct a new sound and experience, Small Town Artillery now feels itself a collective, with members both new and old forming the current roster.
The Band’s successes & growth are due to their high-energy live show, quality of original music and video, and strong work ethic to see a childhood dream realized, 20 years in the making.

May Days 2024
2024-05-18 09:00 - 2024-05-21 16:00 | Vimy Park, Kaslo, BC, Canada
A three day long celebration of the return of summer – May Days takes place Saturday, May 18 through to Monday, May 20th in Kaslo, BC. Events happen all over town including music and vendors in Vimy Park, Logger Sports, the Snow n Shine Car Show, Sk8 Jam and more!
