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Harmony Festival

Slocan Beach Village of Slocan, Canada

3rd Annual HARMONY Festival  Music, dance and play! By donation $0-$50Pay-what-you-can or Pay-it-ForwardCash, scan or e-transfer [email protected] A non-profit community event.Family Friendly and no alcohol served. Local artists and free workshops: Friday June 20th3:00 Open micCONTACT IMPROV WORKSHOP5:00 Mountain Weather Band7:00 Month of Sundays Dance * DJ Wax Headroom Saturday, June 21st10:00 SONG WRITING & […]

FrancoFête 2025: catapult, bocce and guinguette!

Lakeside Park Nelson, Canada

Get ready for Francofête 2025! Join us on June 22nd from 12 to 7 pm at Lakeside Park for a day packed with French culture and community spirit. Dive into a bocce tournament, join an epic poutine-eating contest, sip on delicious drinks from our guinguette-style bar, and enjoy a slam poetry performance. It’s a family-friendly […]

Wednesday 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 […]

$8

TROPICAL GETDOWN

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

Join us for an electrifying night where rhythm, movement, and community come alive with Latin and Caribbean flair!  We’ll kick things off with a 30-minute Dancehall/Reggaeton intro class — perfect for all levels — where you’ll learn signature moves and feel the pulse of the islands and the streets. It’s the perfect warm-up to set […]

$20

ArtWalk 2025 Opening Night

Downtown Nelson Various, BC, Canada

Join the Nelson District Arts Council for the annual ArtWalk Opening night on Friday, June 27th. Wander the street checking out the art at over 20 venues, listen to music and be entertained as you stroll.

Free

Kootenay Burlesque Festival

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

Get ready to be dazzled, delighted, and downright enchanted as the 6th Annual Kootenay Burlesque Festival returns to Nelson on June 27 and 28 at the iconic Capitol Theatre. Presented by local producer and performer Vesper Valentine, this premier weekend event offers two distinct showcase nights celebrating the sensuality, artistry, and spectacle of burlesque and […]

$30.00

Saturday 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

Kootenay Burlesque Festival

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

Get ready to be dazzled, delighted, and downright enchanted as the 6th Annual Kootenay Burlesque Festival returns to Nelson on June 27 and 28 at the iconic Capitol Theatre. Presented by local producer and performer Vesper Valentine, this premier weekend event offers two distinct showcase nights celebrating the sensuality, artistry, and spectacle of burlesque and […]

$30.00

Can Jam Link Up Jamaican Food and Music Festival Fundraiser for KERPA

Millenium Park 509 1 Avenue, Castlegar, BC, Canada

Join us at Millennium Park and Ponds in Castlegar, BC for live music and Jamaican food to raise funds for local charity KERPA! You’re invited to a family fun day at Millennium Park and Ponds in Castlegar BC this Canada Day long weekend! Enjoy Jamaican cuisine and music, along with vendors for a fantastic fundraiser. […]

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

Wednesday 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 […]

$8

Taghum Hall Presents: Showman and Coole

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

SHOWMAN AND COOLESuper-Deluxe Fiddle, Banjo, and Song With over two decades of collaboration in acclaimed bands like The Foggy Hogtown Boys and The Lonesome Ace Stringband, John Showman and Chris Coole bring a deep, intuitive musical connection to their duo performances. Their sound blends old-time, bluegrass, and folk, weaving together classics from John Hartford and […]

$25