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Zaynab Mohammed – New Echoes in the Staircase mural launch

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

Zaynab Mohammed will be joined by Lesley Garlow, Rayya Liebech, and Tenise Marie at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery to bring the ‘Olive Tree Womxn’ mural to life with poetic verse and music. the mural is the fourth instalment of the New Echoes in the Staircase residency project at the Nelson Museum. This even […]

Free

WHITE WATER BEACH PARTY

Whitewater Ski Resort Whitewater Ski Hill Rd, Nelson BC

BEACH PARTY April 7, 2024 COME ON UP FOR OUR BEACH PARTY! It’s time to hit the beach at Whitewater! Except, instead of sand, we’ve got snow! Sport your best bikini, swankiest suit, or coolest costume for this fun-filled extravaganza bonanza. DJ | 11:00am Slush Cup | 1:00pm Live Music | 2:00pm Join us in our on-the-snow beer […]

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

Black Bear Review magazine launch

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

Selkirk College Creative Writing and Digital Arts students are launching issue no. 15 of the Black Bear Review print edition, a collection of original artwork and writing from current students. Light refreshments will be served, and admission is by donation. This event is presented in partnership with Selkirk College.

donation

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

Digital Arts and Digital Fabrication Year End Show

Mary Hall – Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus 820 Tenth Street, Nelson, Canada

Join us at the Digital Arts and Digital Fabrication & Design Year End Show 2024, where students embody the spirit of creativity and innovation, shaping the future of tomorrow’s world. Explore new works in graphic design, illustration, animation, photography, web design, 3D design, product design, prototyping, fabrication and more! Friday April 12 – 6pm-9pm Saturday […]

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

Author Reading Series: Alicia Elliott + Brandi Bird

Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Author Reading Series: April 2024 Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM PST (Zoom) Alicia Elliott + Brandi Bird + introducing Morrigan Bonegardener Free! Register to attend (Zoom)   Oxygen Art Centre is delighted to present the first event of 2024’s Author Reading Series featuring Alicia Elliott and Brandi Bird, and emerging writer Morrigan Bonegardener at an online reading event […]

Free

Free Artist Talk | Karen Tamminga-Paton

Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke

Join main gallery artist Karen Tamminga-Paton for a free artist talk on Saturday, April 13th, from 4:30 - 5:30pm. Dive into the world of political, global, and environmental health as Tamminga-Paton shares the inspiration behind her stunning large-scale paintings. This thought-provoking exhibition “Ventilate” stems from conversations held worldwide, and now it's your chance to join […]

Strings & Winds – an Up Close & Intimate Concert

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

Join two Slocan Valley classical ensembles – The Lakeside String Ensemble, an eclectic mix of professional and amateur string players from Slocan Lake, and the Shifting Winds a quintet featuring flute, fluegelhorn, french horn, euphonium and bass clarinet. for an afternoon classical concert at the beautiful Vallican Whole Community Centre in the Slocan Valley. The […]

$25

Indigenous Reads Book Club

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

Embark on a learning journey with us! We will be reading books exploring the truth of Indigenous history and stories. Come to one or come to all and learn the richness of Indigenous culture. New learners welcome at The Nelson Public Library MMIWG2S (Murdered, Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit) – Surviving the City by Tasha Spillet – […]

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