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Guided Cold War Bunker tours

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, 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 […]

$6 – $8

KCR Block Party at Lion’s Park

Lions Park 298 Richards, Nelson, BC, Canada

Get ready for a free, inclusive celebration of community, culture, and creativity right here in Nelson! This year’s Block Party will be packed with live music, kids’ activities, sports, and nonstop entertainment. Catch amazing performances by talented youth from the Kootenay Garage Band, plus sets by Paris Pick and her band, Snakes and Horses, and […]

Free

Electrojazziness – An Interactive Improvised Concert (Kaslo)

The Langham 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, Canada

Electrojazziness is a 100% improvised duo featuring the amazing Montreal-based jazz piano maestro Alex McNally and the Nelson-based live-music-production-wizard and freestyle rapper thisissami. These two life-long improvisers come from completely different music backgrounds, yet their journeys intertwined last summer with the development of this jazz, electronic, and hip hop fusion project in Montreal parks. Their […]

youth

Witches Spring Market

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

Witch Market and interactive events!! May 25 2025 Taghum Hall 11-5 *Tarot, Palm and Oracle readers, established locally as well as reputable readers from Kelowna. *Vendors that will put a spell on you with their witchy, wacky and spiritual wears. Not your average market!! *Workshops every half an hour to drop in on and learn […]

$2

Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue: Volume II

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

After selling out the Capitol Theatre in November 2024 with the premiere of Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue, we’re back—bigger, bolder, and weirder than ever. This show is a love letter to the phrase “Keep Nelson Weird.” It’s a live show packed with fast-paced, scripted comedy. Each scene is short, sharp, and completely original—written and performed […]

$29.00

A Cappella Love

Brilliant Cultural Centre 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar

The Twin Rivers Community Choir presents: A Cappella Love! Come join us as we sing many A Cappella favourites old and new…from Doo Wop to Canadian favourites to World music and everything in between! Adults $20 / Students $10 May 30 & May 31, 7PM Brilliant Cultural Centre, Castlegar.

$10 – $20

Guided Cold War Bunker tours

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, 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 […]

$6 – $8

A Cappella Love

Brilliant Cultural Centre 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar

The Twin Rivers Community Choir presents: A Cappella Love! Come join us as we sing many A Cappella favourites old and new…from Doo Wop to Canadian favourites to World music and everything in between! Adults $20 / Students $10 May 30 & May 31, 7PM Brilliant Cultural Centre, Castlegar.

$10 – $20

RUTH & SHELBY’S BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOGIE – JUNE

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Country Line Dance Night with instruction by Fabiola Gascon Y’all ready for another boot-stompin’ good time at The Royal? We’ll start with a new line dance lesson led by Fabiola Gascon, followed by a quick refresher of the previous dances! Then, get ready to kick up some dust as we dance the night away. Western […]

$12

Tea & Textiles

J.B. Fletcher Store Museum 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, 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.

by-donation

Castlegar Art Walk

Castlegar Castlegar, BC

Opening night kicks off June 6th with live music, refreshments and art! This free, self guided community event runs from June 6th - Sep 20th which sees 19 artists featured at 11 local businesses.

‘Deep Roots’ exhibition opening

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Deep Roots explores the regional history and relationship to the lumber industry. From the early settler days of logdriving down Kootenay Lake, to the Eddy Match Company’s matchstick factory, to the Save Cottonwood movement, the show features themes of resource extraction, land use, environmentalism and climate change, homebuilding, energy use, wildfire mitigation, and more. The […]

Free