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Collage Journalling workshop

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

Unleash your creativity and the power of self-expression as you explore the art of collage journalling. Celebrate every colourful moment of your wild life, guided by facilitator Fern Van Horne. This workshop is FREE but pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Please email [email protected] to register.

Free

Nelson Community Drumming Experience

North Shore Hall 675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, BC, Canada

Set free your inner rhythm, connect with your community, and let the beat move you! Rhythm by Nature presents a fully interactive and immersive drumming experience for one night only at the North Shore Hall, Nelson, April 18, 7 pm, as part of the Spring Community Drumming Tour! No drumming experience is needed and all […]

$28.50

CLUE on Stage

The Studio Stage Door 11 11th Ave. S., Cranbrook

Cranbrook Community Theatre is excited to bring you its final production of our 2023/2024 season, CLUE , based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and written by Sandy Rustin. With its clever plot twists, witty dialogue and unforgettable characters, CLUE is a must-see for fans of the board game and lovers of suspenseful theatre. The […]

$25

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

Earth Day Movie Night

Neighbours United 499 Ward St, Nelson

Have you seen the Lorax? This classic animated tale is about a future where nature is scarce, trees don’t exist, and a 12 year old boy who goes a journey to find out why. Join us for a movie night that will inspire and ignite you. We’ll watch the film together, then we’ll write letters […]

‘Grow Show’ book launch

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

Join MC Adam O. Thomas and Curator Arin Fay for an evening of storytelling at the official launch of Grow Show, the coffee table book inspired by the 2021 exhibition, which was designed and published by NMAG. We will be welcoming some very special guest storytellers to the stage to discuss the legends and lore of […]

Free

Trash to Fashion FUNshop Workshop- Upcycled Fabric Boas and Costume Items

Jam Factory Co-working Space 303 Vernon St., Nelson, Canada

Come celebrate Earth Day weekend by turning some trash into treasures! Gather your paper and fabric scraps and come make featherless boas, paper mache masks, and other upcycled costume items with artist Myra Rasmussen. This Haute Trash! event is meant to inspire your inner creative to come out and play with all manner of discarded […]

$25

Vera Maloff Book Launch

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

In a time of war and division, Vera Maloff’s newly published book on one man’s pacifist convictions has never been so relevant. That one man was Vera’s grandfather. They Called Him a Radical: The Memoirs of Pete Maloff and the Making of a Doukhobor Pacifist is a collection of his memoirs, written while under house arrest for […]

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

Collage Journalling workshop

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

Unleash your creativity and the power of self-expression as you explore the art of collage journalling. Celebrate every colourful moment of your wild life, guided by facilitator Fern Van Horne. This workshop is FREE but pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Please email [email protected] to register.

Free

Upcycled Trash Art Sculpture Workshop

Pharatree Learning Centre 5686 Highway 6, Winlaw

Come spend the day turning trash into treasures in this innovative Upcycled Sculpture Workshop with Nicole at Pharatree Learning Centre in Winlaw on Saturday, April 27, 10am-2pm. For ages 8-16. Participants will have the opportunity to display their creations at the second annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition on June 15, […]

$15

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