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‘Deep Roots’ exhibition opening

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

Deep Roots explores the regional history and relationship to the lumber industry. From the early settler days of logdriving down Kootenay Lake, to the Eddy Match Company’s matchstick factory, to the Save Cottonwood movement, the show features themes of resource extraction, land use, environmentalism and climate change, homebuilding, energy use, wildfire mitigation, and more. The […]

Free

Deep Roots exhibition opening

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

Deep Roots is the latest art/history exhibition at the Nelson Museum, which aims to explore the history of West Kootenay forestry industry, the attitudes and actions of our community to forest resources and the continuing importance of forest management to people, the environment and the economy. The exhibition examines our community’s relationship to the forest […]

Free

Saturday 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

The Red Thread – and Other Mingled Yarns

Silverton Gallery

The Slocan Lake Arts Council is hosting an intimate night of theatre at the Silverton Gallery with Ellie Reynolds on June 7th at 7pm. The Red Thread - and Other Mingled Yarns - is part myth, part funny memoir, and all heart. $20 tickets are available at the door.

Tongue in Cheeks Drag Show

Eagles Hall Cranbrook 715 Kootenay St, Cranbrook, BC

Get ready Cranbrook for Tongue in Cheeks Drag Show at the Eagles Hall! This night of sass and sparkle will have proformances by our MC and queen supreme, April Strom. plus fierce Nuff, Nada Nuff, The Marvelous Mo, and local drag creator Glitter Beast. Get ready to laugh, cheer, and live your boldest life - […]

Join the Friends of the Nelson Public Library

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

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 […]

Wednesday 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 […]

$8

POM POM DROP IN | FREE

320 Wilson St. Revelstoke

POM POM DROP IN | FREE Hosted by Jenna Aldus Drop in & Get Crafty! Join us at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre for a fun, free afternoon of pom pom making! We're finishing up our Pom Pom wall and we need your help. Bring your friends, kids, or just your creative self — all […]

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC

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

Open Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others! message @kootenaycomedy on instagram to sign up!

$5

Benefit Concert for Andromeda Drake

Finley’s Bar $ Grill 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, Canada

Finley’s Bar & Grill and Kootenay Blues Society present: A benefit concert to celebrate the resilience and courage of Andromeda Drake and help raise funds to support her healing journey. Live Music from:Baker Street BluesOpening Act:Mr. Aardvark Suggest Cover $20

$20

Taghum Hall Presents: Clanna Morna

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

Clanna Morna breathes life into their unique take on the Celtic Folk genre.

$25