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Kootenay Artisan Fair Valentine Event

Prestige Lakeside Resort 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Over 60 Handmade local vendors at the Prestige in Nelson. Entrance is $2 at the door 12 and under are free. Every thing you need for your sweetheart this Valentine’s. Open Saturday Feb 10th from 10 – 6.

$2

DIY Valentines Cardmaking

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

The Nelson Museum is hosting a free workshop with local papercraft artist, Jenine Lillian, who will teach you fun and simple techniques to create one-of-a-kind artwork to share with your favourite people. Give them out to your barista that always remembers your name, that cashier who always says hi, the trash collectors that brave the […]

Free

Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival

Lakeside Park Nelson, Canada

This year the Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival will start with a community lantern parade on Baker Street.  Bring a lantern and gather at Hall Street Plaza at 6pm on Friday, February 9th and join with Moving Mosaic Samba Band, the dragon puppet, and other performers for a fun and beautiful procession down Baker Street. […]

Kootenay Burlesque Marathong @ The Royal

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

Vesper Valentine presents the 4th annual Kootenay Burlesque Marathong on Saturday, Feb 10th at the Royal. Come cheer on all your favourite performers as they pop their pasties, twirl their tassels, dance in drag and sing in sync in a show that is designed to film each performers BEST act in front of a live […]

$25.00

Kootenay Burlesque Marathong

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

Get ready for the 5th annual Kootenay Burlesque Marathong happening Saturday, February 10th The Royal – Nelson . Come cheer on all your favorite performers as they twirl their tassels,dance in Drag and sing in sync at a show that is designed to capture their BEST ACTS on video for festival submissions! Tickets $25 in […]

$25.00

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

Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents Duo Concertante

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

On Valentine’s Day, partners in life and music, Duo Concertante will perform at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Violinist From Newfoundland, Nancy Dahn and pianist Timothy Steeves have built a musical legacy in Canada. They will delight audiences with an evening of music for violin and piano.

$18 – $32.00

Creston Concert Society presents Piano Heist!

Kootenay River Auditorium Creston

Lifelong friends, and colleagues, Nico Rhodes, Patrick Courtin, shocked and appalled by the realization that piano just isn’t cool anymore, set off on a divine quest to redeem the keyboard and reinstate its reputation as the greatest instrument of ALL TIME! Armed with the music of the greatest composers, songwriters, and performers of the past […]

$35

Pollination Pathways Speaker Series

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

The Nelson Museum and the Kootenay Native Plant Society are presenting Pollination Pathways, a speaker series that takes a look at how to support resilient ecosystems in the Kootenays, and the research that is driving the recovery of plant-pollination networks. February 15 topics: – Blossoms and Butterflies in BC Parks – Milkweed and Monarchs in […]

Free

Creative Collab Canvas: Discover Your Artistic Spirit

167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley

Artist Michele Doucette invites the community to discover their creativity during FLANNEL FEST and the Family Day weekend. Join us at Art Gallery Kimberley on Saturday, February 17th, for an exciting community paint project. Participants will have the opportunity to work with paint markers and contribute to the creation of a collaborative canvas, which will […]

Hot Chocolate Mugs: Supporting Local Artisans and a Worthy Cause

167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley

Indulge in the ultimate winter treat while supporting a charitable cause! Art Gallery Kimberley is delighted to partner with Centre 64 Ceramics and Grow - Cake & Chocolate to offer handmade ceramic mugs filled with delicious hot chocolate. These handmade mugs, crafted by the potters at Centre 64, will be available for purchase at "The […]

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