Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings
2025-02-06 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-13 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.

Apres FREE! Thursday evenings
2025-02-06 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-13 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-20 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The days are shorter but the Nelson Museum is open longer! Thursdays from 4-8pm is FREE admission to the galleries, museum and Shop, where you can explore the newest exhibitions, learn about local history, and shop over 100 local artists!

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2025-02-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-01 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!

Square Dance Winter Rager!
2025-02-08 18:30 - 21:30 | Ymir Community Hall, First Avenue at Cherry Street, Ymir, BC, V0G 2K0
The square dance at Tiny Lights Festival in 2024 was such a riot that we’re bringing it back for some winter fun. With rippin’ fiddle tunes, a bar, and all your pals – the Ymir Hall is the place to be on the evening of Feb 8th. No experience needed! Our caller, Louis Bockner, will guide you through everything you need to know. No partner needed! Arrive alone or as a group – it all gets sorted out at this inclusive party.
Come not only for the chaos and dancing but also for the world-class music brought to you by Patrick M’Gonigle (Fiddle/Mandolin, Nashville), Trent Freeman (Fiddle, Vancouver), Jill McKenna (Upright Bass, Nelson) and Steve Brockley (Guitar, Rossland).
FEBRUARY 8TH @6:30 PM
Ymir Community Hall
*This Event Is 19+*

Epidermis Circus
2025-02-08 19:30 - 22:00 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
“A GENIUS OF PHYSICAL COMEDY.”- Entertainment World.
“HILARIOUS. Her physicality is impeccable.”-Star Phoenix News.
“Unbelievably charismatic.” – The Charlebois Post
“Remarkable feats of puppetry.” ​- CBC
A spicy puppet cabaret, hosted by a sassy grandma who keeps trying to steal the show. This beautifully twisted variety show is performed by Ingrid Hansen, who also puppeteers for Jim Henson Company’s Fraggle Rock. Watch behind-the-scenes as Hansen performs a live puppet film, animating cheeky vignettes in the palm of her hand and projecting them onto a huge screen. “Both live and magnified on screen, in cunningly angled cameras and mirrors, we see Hansen create characters from her own hands, fingers, tongue, in a saucy and jostling vaudeville of ‘stars’. NUTTY, INGENIOUS, MESMERIZING.” – 12th Night. Costumes by JIMBO (winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race.)
FOR AGES 14+.
Capitol Theatre
Adult: $25; Senior: $22.50: Under 30: $10

Break it to Make it | Youth Workshop
2025-02-09 10:30 - 14:30 | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
Calling all creative and curious youth ages 12–17—are you ready to dive into the world of messy, hands-on, experimental art? Forget about perfection and polished masterpieces; these half-day classes are all about the experience of making art! This class is perfect for those who feel unsure of what to make, those that struggle with perfection, and those who just want to have fun.
These classes take an unconventional approach to creativity, championing exploration and curiosity. You’ll explore strange, messy, and playful activities that go beyond just paint and composition. From experimental techniques to playful destruction, this is your chance to embrace the chaos and make some bad art. Come hang out, we have snacks.
“Break it to Make it” – February 9
– OR –
“The Bad Art Bonanza” – February 16
– Sunday, 10:30am – 2:30pm
– $40 per session, all materials provided
– Students can choose to take one, or both sessions
– Ages 12 – 17
– Some snacks will be provided (Courtesy of Save On), however students will still need a packed lunch
– RVAC Jailhouse Studios, 320 Wilson st.

Join the Friends of the Nelson Public Library
2025-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

20/40 February Edition: Sketch Comedy Show
2025-02-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
20/40 is an experimental theater show with twenty plays performed in forty minutes, and the audience picks the order!
The plays you’ll see will include performance art, dance, audience participation, sketch and more! This mix of art blurs the line between chaotic and focused performances, proving to be a multi-layered emotional roller coaster that demands you to stay present.
This show is interactive, energetic and without exaggeration, a must-see.
Did this cast and crew get together to write, rehearse, and perform their TUSHYS off for one night and one night only????? Youbetcha.
February Cast:
Ashley Betschel
Kevin Desautels
Amy Rees
Michelle Hart
Emma Hill
Carla Sinclair
Directed by Michelle Hart
7:30 Seats | 8:00 Show
$20 at door | $15 in advance

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
2025-02-12 19:30 - 22:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Open Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others!
message @kootenaycomedy on instagram to sign up!

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
2025-02-12 20:00 - 23:30 | 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

Open Mic
2025-02-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Slocan Lake Arts Centre, 408 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC, V0G 1S0
Hosted by Jeff Bonner, this licensed evening of performances will be a delight and full of surprises! Come to play, or simply to enjoy the local talents.
Event takes place in our Slocan Lake Arts Center: 408 4th Street, Silverton BC
This happens every 3rd Saturday of the month!

The Bad Art Bonanza | Youth Workshop
2025-02-16 10:30 - 14:30 | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke

Penny Shades
2025-02-16 19:30 - 21:00 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Penny Shades is a four-piece alt-soul group from Nelson BC that makes music featuring three-part harmonies, dynamic lead vocals, and modern grooves with psychedelic flair. The band launched with their debut FACTOR-funded EP during the pandemic and have already found themselves sharing major stages, including Nelson’s International Mural Festival and the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival.
Their single ‘Way Back’ marked their CBC radio debut with plays across multiple programs and was featured by Exclaim! on both their Best New Canadian Music Spotify playlist and Show & Tell column. Their most recent single “Hard Lines’ has received considerable CBC airtime and was included in Billboard’s New and Upcoming Canadian Album Releases.
Led by vocalist Sarah Orton, alongside guitarist Jesse Lee, keys/synth Jeremy Sauer, and drummer Ness Benamran, the group released their Creative BC-supported second EP release in June 2024.
The Capitol Theatre

Family Day at the Revelstoke Railway Museum
2025-02-17 10:00 - 18:00 | 719 Track St W, 719 Track St W, Revelstoke, BC
The Railway Museum will be open on Monday, February 17th from 10 am until 6 pm to celebrate family day!
We will have a special scavenger hunt, movies throughout the day, games set out, and more. Check for more details as we approach the day!
Check out the Railway Museum website for further details. www.revelstokerailwaymuseum.org/family-day

Still Life workshop with Amelia Ford
2025-02-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Amelia Ford facilitates this 2-part workshop on still life painting techniques. Bring your own objects to paint or use the items on hand. Pre-registration is required and is $50+GST for non-members and $40+GST for Museum members, all painting materials are provided. Space is limited so register early! Register here.
Born and raised in Nelson, Ford graduated from LV Rogers Secondary in 2018 and completed her Bachelor of fine Arts at the University of British Columbia Okanagan in 2022. She has participated in exhibitions throughout the Southern Interior as well as in New York, where she currently lives and works, and is pursuing her Master of Fine Arts degree.Read more about Amelia’s exhibition Vessels (Feb 15-May 24, 2025) here.

Shane Koyczan
2025-02-20 19:30 - 22:00 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
There seems no shortage of adjectives to describe a Shane Koyczan show. Moving, hilarious, challenging, provocative, or inspirational. Take your pick. Here is a writer that takes you on a tour of your own feelings in a way that leaves you grasping for your own heart just to make sure it’s still in your chest. His work has become a staple in schools for both its impact and reach. Shane curates a kind of art gallery that displays sculptures of the human experience each time he speaks. Lauded for his sold out live performances Koyczan has carved out his own artistic path and taken his work beyond the conventional.
The Capitol Theatre
Adult: $35; Senior: $31.50; Under 30: $20
https://www.shanekoyczan.com

5 Broken Cameras film screening feat. talk by Palestinian solidarity activist
2025-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Join Nelson 4 Palestine to watch the multi-award winning documentary 5 Broken Cameras; an extrodinary work of cinematic and political activism. It features a deeply personal, first-hand account of non-violent resistance in Bil’in; a West Bank village threatened by encroaching Israeli settlements.

The evening will also feature a talk by a local activist about her experience visiting the Occupied West Bank last fall where she volunteered to provide protective presence with Faz3a.

Doors open at 5:30pm – Talk starts at 7pm

Suggested donation of $20pwyc

All funds raised will be slipt between the Autonomous Sinixt, our sponsored children in Gaza, and the Tulkarem Refugee Camp in the Occupied West Bank.

For tickets: email nelson4palestine@gmail.com or at the door.

Write Off the Bat!
2025-02-22 09:00 - 2025-02-23 17:00 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Taghum Hall invites writers to come out of the garret and into something more convivial on the weekend of February 22 and 23. Write Off the Bat! is an on-site, theme-based writing marathon, a juried competition, and a chance to hang with fellow writers—and get fed! The weekend’s supportive environment includes morning pep-talks from celebrated local authors, a delicious lunch each day, plus snacks, coffee and tea—and a chance to win prizes. Advance registration is required. More information and the registration link can be found at www.taghumhall.ca/events

Lost Buildings with Greg Nesteroff
2025-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
While Nelson is well known for its many heritage buildings, it has also lost many to fire and demolition. Local historian and author Greg Nesteroff visits the Nelson Museum on Sunday, February 23 at 1pm to present a fascinating slideshow that will look at 40 such structures and their stories, from the opera house to the Strathcona Hotel to the Kerr Apartments.
To celebrate Heritage Week (February 17-23) this presentation is free and open to the public. Admission to the Nelson Museum is also by donation all week.

Artist Trading Cards Maker Space
2025-02-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Artist trading cards are miniature works of art specifically made to be freely traded. Created on 2.5 x 3.5-inch card stock using any medium, ATCs encourage artistic experimentation, creativity, and community building rather than consumption.

Drop in to the Nelson Museum to create and trade your own miniature works of art. Blank cards, art making materials and collage supplies will be available but feel free to bring your own. No registration required. All ages.

THE ROYAL ART THROWDOWN!
2025-02-28 19:30 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
It’s Throwdown season baby!
This years first round features the following local artists!

DANA FRIZZEL
LINDA MUMMERY
RAPHAEL AKIIBA
ROMANY

Viva Carnaval
2025-03-01 19:00 - 23:30 | Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5
An annual fundraiser for polka dot dragon arts society which showcases the Latinx and Caribbean communities in the Kootenays by celebrating the arts related to carnival traditions. It consists of a live music and dance performances for all ages from 7-9pm, and a 19+ DJ dance party from 9 pm-midnight.

Tea & Textiles
2025-03-05 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.
