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Saturday Storytime & Author Reading

Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Join local author Kathryn Hartley read from her new novel Castle Mountain at The Nelson Public Library Author Reading at 10:30am Followed by crafting from 11am to noon Book will be available for  purchase Synopsis: MOUNTAINS CAN BE MAGICAL PLACES. BUT DANGER IS NEVER FAR AWAY. There were two things Joanie knew for certain when she […]

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

Mother’s Day Papercraft Workshop

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

Join the Nelson Museum for this free workshop with local artist Jenine Lillian, where you’ll learn how to make an everlasting paper bouquet for your mom or other special women in your life. This is a FREE event and all supplies are included. Pre-registration is required and space is limited! Sign up here: https://form-can.keela.co/mothers-day-papercraft-workshop

Free

Lardeau Valley Marketfest

Argenta Community Hall 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, Canada

Join us on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12th for our first Lardeau Valley Marketfest, and our Emergency Preparedness Fair!

Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG)

Torchlight Brewing Co. 125 Hall St, Nelson, BC

NEW! Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG) happening in-person networking event! Are you starting your own business in the Kootenays? Join other folks just like you who are navigating the path from passion to profit! This group will give you a chance to network and skill share with other growth-minded people working on their own business! Starts in […]

Free

Nelson Museum AGM

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

Attention members! Mark your calendars for the 2024 Nelson Museum Annual General Meeting (AGM). Jennifer Dunkerson, Executive Director, and the NMAG Board of Directors are eager to welcome members into Gallery A to discuss the challenges and triumphs of 2023, what is planned for the year ahead, and to welcome some fresh faces to the […]

Free

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT

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

Wed May 15th 7:00pm At The Royal in Nelson Hosted by lil’ Mikey, its an open mic Comedy night! To sign up come early or message kootenaycomedy on instagram!

$5

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice

Christie Lee’s Hall 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, 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 […]

$5

Small Town Artillery Collective

Vallican Whole Community Centre 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, Canada

THE SMALL TOWN ARTILLERY COLLECTIVE is the moniker under which brothers Tom & Derek van Deursen release and perform their signature style of music. Their live show is a crackling good time, full of emotional dynamics, trumpet and violin earworms, guitarmonies and feeling. 2024’s touring outfit is 6 strong, featuring Kyle Vaughan (Year Of The […]

$25

Anything Goes! Collage with Michelle Oakley

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

Avante garde? Political? Whimsical? Anything goes in this collage workshop with artist Michelle Oakley, inspired by Judy Wapp’s exhibition VisuAlchemy and hosted by the Nelson Museum. These workshops are FREE and all materials are supplied. You can attend one or both workshops, but separate pre-registration is required. Please use the links below. May 16 Signup Form […]

Free

May Days 2024

Vimy Park, Kaslo BC, Canada

A three day long celebration of the return of summer – May Days takes place Saturday, May 18 through to Monday, May 20th in Kaslo, BC.  Events happen all over town including music and vendors in Vimy Park, Logger Sports, the Snow n Shine Car Show, Sk8 Jam and more!

Free

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