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You’ll never hear ‘Don’t touch!’ and ‘Shhh!’ at Museum Mash! People of all ages are invited to explore the museum in new ways – fostering creativity, making memories, and building a lifelong love for museums and galleries. Sing! Dance! Colour on the walls! Is that a giant cardboard fort? YES! On Sunday, October 6 at […]
The wonder of live symphonic music returns to the Capitol Theatre in Nelson with the Symphony of the Kootenays under the direction of Jeff Faragher. The concert features West Kootenay soloists Natasha Hall and Martine denBok performing Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante. – Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola, and Orchestra – Dvorak New World Symphony. Adult […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Fretless has expanded the idea of what a string quartet can be, transforming fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate, high-energy arrangements. Their ensemble of two fiddles, a viola, and a cello produces a rich, multi-layered, and distinctive percussive sound that redefines contemporary folk music. October 9th, 7:30pm at the Capitol Theatre Adult: $30, […]
Hosted by lil’ Mikey, its an open mic Comedy night! To sign up come early or message kootenaycomedy on instagram! $5
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 […]
24th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Writing Workshop – “Laugh and Learn”: 30 unique writing methods and receive feedback in a supportive and fun environment. The incredibly applied and practical course is taught by a life-time stand up comedian that has performed in over 2000 shows. FunnyFest 100% guarantees your writing, inspiration and creative paradigm will improve! […]
Join duo CLOAK & DAGGER and their comrade JAKOB with special guest MRAKI for a spectral second installment of SHADOWPLAY Saturday October 12th at the Oxygen Art Centre. This dark music event takes its name from the iconic track off of Joy Division’s debut album Unknown Pleasures. The band’s intervention in 1979 was a game […]
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 […]
Cranbrook - Thursday, Oct 17th - 7:00pm! Join Kootenay author and musician Shelby Knudsen as she speaks about her latest novel, One Night Only. Knudsen has been a member of the band Wild Honey for over a decade. Her debut novel, Mountain Girl, was a heart-pounding thriller about forbidden love and captivity. In her second […]
Guest curated by Lucy Carver-Brennan with support from local artist Surya Sameera and contributions from numerous artists and community members, Within This Earthen Vessel is a celebration of the Indian diasporic community to the local region, weaving together stories of past and present through historical photos from regional archives and beyond, personal stories, and work from local artists. […]