HALLOWEEN 2024 w/ SALEMTRIALS, THE DREGGS, DEAD AFTER DARK
2024-10-31 20:30 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
2024-11-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-08 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.

Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2024-11-01 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Finley’s Bar $ Grill, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band returns to Finley’s Bar and Grill. Take to the dance floor to burn off the candy and drive away those ghosts of Halloween past. New numbers brighten up the band’s great collection of classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry and The Beatles. Not forgetting those quirky Kootenay- themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.

Apollo Suns w/ Dinosaur Fight
2024-11-01 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5

Christmas Crafts with Bernadette LaBrie
2024-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Led by an artist who really knows her way around a sewing machine, Christmas Crafts with Bernadette LaBrie, teaches participants how to create beautiful table and tree decorations in plenty of time for the holidays. Some basic sewing experience is all that’s needed; materials are provided. NOVEMBER 2 and 9, 9am – noon, $30/session or $50 for both. Register for one or both sessions at www.taghumhall.ca.

Axis Theatre: Where Have all the Buffalo Gone?
2024-11-02 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Edmonton) | Golden Civic Centre, 806 10th Avenue S, Golden, BC
Live Kicks has an impressive track record when it comes to presenting top quality children’s theatre, and we are particularly excited to be offering Where Have All The Buffalo Gone?, a new show by the acclaimed Axis Theatre. Inspired by the actual history of the Métis peoples, this original play explores key events featuring the Métis of Treaty 6 in what is now Alberta. Central to this story is their kinship with the buffalo, and the narrative follows two Métis spirits, Marie and Jean, via a quartet of love stories in four distinct periods of Métis history. As the play unfolds we see various Métis nations appear across the plains, followed by the lucrative fur trade that proved to be an irresistible magnet for the forces of colonization. Later, the once limitless herds of buffalo vanish from the land, causing the Métis Association of Alberta to eventually rise up in political protest. Buffalo’s playwright is Tai Amy Grauman, an award-winning writer of Métis, Cree, and Haudenosaunee descent. Grauman is drawn to women’s issues and based some of her narrative on the journals of Victoria Belcourt Callihoo, a Métis historian who was born in 1861 and went on her first buffalo hunt at age 13. Late in her life, Callihoo picked up a pen and wrote many autobiographical articles for the Alberta Historical Review. Her memories are vividly brought to life by the incorporation of fiddle music, jigging, and a life-size buffalo puppet – exactly the sort of inspiring entertainment and award-winning onstage creativity that has been the hallmark of Axis Theatre for nearly 50 years. Buffalo is a unique Canadian story presented with a passion and imagination that audiences won’t soon forget.

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-11-02 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!

Documentary Screening in Nelson
2024-11-02 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Nelson United Church
Saturday, November 2nd 2024 – 7 pm
Snk̛míp Dig Deeper. Through powerful storytelling and captivating visuals, this documentary sheds light on wetland restoration at a marsh and on reconciliation with the First People of the land, the Sinixt.
Admission: Pay What You Can (suggested $15 per person)

8th Annual Kimberley Horror Fest
2024-11-02 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Edmonton) | 10 Boundary Street, 10 Boundary Street, Kimberley, V1A 3C8
Kimberley Horror Fest was founded in 2017 by Chantel Delaney and Natalie Skokan. It is a growing short film festival open to all experience levels.
Schedule
7 PM: Doors
7:30 PM: Ceremony & Films
Guests will receive a complimentary welcome beverage sponsored by Over Time Beer Works
9 PM: Cocktails & Creepy Canapes
Brought to you by Grow Cake & Chocolate and Bohemian Spirits
10 PM: Reception Party
Featuring music from the Mile High Club
** Costumes are mandatory — CASH BAR **

Noémi Kiss and Friends
2024-11-02 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Noémi Kiss teams up with pianist, Paticia Tao, and Nelson instrumentalists, Natasha Hall
(violin) and Rob Fahie (double bass). Listeners will embark on a journey spanning centuries,
with compositions by Mozart, Liszt, Poulenc, and Satie, as well as Hungarian folk music,
Noémi’s cultural heritage. Elements of jazz, folk and classical music, delving into themes of
love, beauty, belonging and loss will be at the evening’s heart.

Dose. Productions Presents Saints & Sinners Live At Bloom Nightclub
2024-11-02 21:00 - 2024-11-03 02:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Dose.Productions & Bloom Nightclub Presents…
Saints & Sinners
Saturday, November 2nd
“Saints and Sinners” celebrates the intricate balance of duality within the human experience. This theme invites all in attendance to embrace the complexities of their identities while challenging stereotypical roles related to sexuality. By intertwining traditional figures with underworld lore, the event creates a unique tapestry that honors the duality of human nature, encourages playful reflection, fosters connection, uplifts safe sexual expression, and ultimately celebrates the beautiful human complexity that resides within us all.
-DJs
Bunny Pancake
Dose.
Ginger
Tachi and Tantö
-Performances From
The Circus Acts Insomniacs
Colin Burwell
Éowyn
Marloe Blu
Mz.Iris Wilde
Vibe of the event: https://ca.pinterest.com/chance0555/saints-sinners/
This event is presented in a non-judgmental and safe manner for our Queer and Fem fam especially.
Doors at 9PM – 2AM
19+

Remember the Dead
2024-11-03 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Memorial Park, 2300 Falls St, Nelson, V1L 5S4
This event creates opportunities for remembrance and connection to the departed loved ones in our lives and a safe container for experiencing and creatively expressing our grief. On Sunday, November 3rd, we invite the public to gather in the Nelson cemetery from 4-6 pm to experience performances, installations, and interactive activities. Remember the Dead is a collaboration between Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society and Nelson and District Hospice Society.

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-11-03 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

Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes)
2024-11-05 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)
2024-11-05 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

Tea & Textiles
2024-11-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-11-06 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
2024-11-07 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
2024-11-07 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

Author Reading with Andrew Boden
2024-11-07 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Huckleberry Books Inc, 16 9 Ave S, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2L8
Vancouver author Andrew Boden returns to his hometown to celebrate the launch of his second book.
When We Were Ashes has been garnering rave reviews since its publication earlier this fall. At once poignant, horrifying, and ultimately uplifting, When We Were Ashes tells the story of a forgotten chapter in WWII history.
This event is free, but we ask you to reserve your spot via the Huckleberry Books website.

Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue
2024-11-07 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
Really Cool Productions proudly presents ‘The Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue,’ an extraordinary comedy showcase at the Capitol Theatre. Directed by Michelle Hart, this 95-minute spectacle is a celebration of Nelson’s unique humour. With Really Cool Productions reputation for sold-out shows (’20/40′ and ‘The Top Secret Improv Comedy Show’) and rave reviews, it promises to be an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment.
Cast:
Jackie Atkins
Jaymes Bowman
Michelle Hart
Emma Hill
Ruth Krulitsky
Kait Hundt-Lippett
Shelby Sanford
Director:
Michelle Hart, a multi-talented artist with a passion for improvisation and theater, brings her expertise to the stage. Her impressive resume includes training and performances with renowned institutions, earning her accolades such as the Pat & Tony Freedom Fund and recognition from My Entertainment Weekly. Hart’s creative vision, coupled with her experience as a cast member for prestigious companies like The Second City, ensures a sketch comedy experience like no other.
Prepare to be captivated by a tightly written and directed sketch show that showcases the best of Nelson’s comedy scene. The show’s heart and humor will resonate with audiences, leaving a lasting impression. Get your tickets today!
First Half: 40 Minutes
Intermission: 15 Minutes
Second Half: 40 Minutes
Cost 28.00
Performance venue:
The Capitol Theatre
421 Victoria Street
Nelson, BC V1L 5R2
Phone: (250) 352-6363

Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue
2024-11-07 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Really Cool Productions proudly presents ‘The Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue,’ an extraordinary comedy showcase at the Capitol Theatre. Directed by Michelle Hart, this 95-minute spectacle is a celebration of Nelson’s unique humour. With Really Cool Productions reputation for sold-out shows (’20/40′ and ‘The Top Secret Improv Comedy Show’) and rave reviews, it promises to be an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment.

The Janzen Boys
2024-11-07 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
A rootsy, harmony-singing folk trio from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The Janzen Boys have been playing music together since the very beginning, but it started as “The Janzen Boys” shortly after they moved back to Canada from Japan in 2012. They’re a rootsy, harmony-singing folk trio from Winnipeg, Manitoba, consisting of brothers Simon and Mick, and father JJ. Whether they’re playing at music festivals, theatres, venues, or intimate house concerts, they’ll have you laughing, crying, and singing along to classics that you know and love, and catchy original tunes that’ll be stuck in your head for days!

Book launch
2024-11-08 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium, 454 Ward St, Nelson, V1L 1S8
Join author Sean Arthur Joyce for the launch of his 12th book and 7th collection of poetry, Pole Shift & Other Poems, at Notably Books, Nelson BC, November 8, 6:30 pm. The author will explain the influences that motivated the writing of this new sequence of poems, most notably recent cosmological and geological events such as the geomagnetic pole shift. Joyce explores how this period of heightened activity on our planet and in our solar system may be affecting human behaviour. Notably Books asks a $5 event fee to cover costs of promotion, fee waived if a book is purchased.

Barka
2024-11-08 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Key City Theatre, 20 14th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 6H4, Canada
Step aboard Barka, where the extraordinary meets the magical!
This high-energy circus show will leave you on the edge of your seat, featuring awe-inspiring acrobatics, daring juggling acts, and captivating storytelling. Experience the magic as Barka sets sail on an unforgettable journey, where dreams come to life through mesmerizing performances and live music.
Perfect for all ages, Barka promises a night of adventure, wonder, and excitement. Don’t miss the chance to witness a circus like no other—where every twist and turn takes you deeper into the enchanting world of the “boat of dreams.”
Get your tickets now for this one-of-a-kind cirque experience on NOVEMBER 8th!!
