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Juliet: A Revenge Comedy

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

“This is one of the best. Give yourself a treat.” – Liz Nicholls “A must see!” – Toronto Guardian “Monster Theatre’s imaginative, feminist take on the fates of Shakespeare’s tragic heroines is not to be missed”- NNNN (out of 4) NOW Toronto “Juliet: A Revenge Comedy is an example of the new heights that can […]

Debert Bunker: By Invitation Only film screening

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

Outside a military base in Debert, Nova Scotia, on a cold day in February 1984, a small but mighty group of women harnessed the power of performance art, protest, and the media—and captured the attention of the entire country. That same day in February, 329 people were planning on using the bunker for rehearsal of […]

$10 – $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

Safe Haven: The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness

Castle Theatre 185 Columbia Ave., Castlegar

All are invited to a screening of Damien Gillis and Valhalla Wilderness Society’s new film, Safe Haven: The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness. The 30 minute film will be followed by a presentation by Valhalla Wilderness Society biologist and campaigner Amber Peters, including stunning photography from 8 years of expeditions. Castle Theatre, 185 Columbia Ave, CastlegarDoors open at […]

Write Off the Bat! Awards Night!

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

Come hear the winners of Write Off he Bat! an on-site, theme-based writing marathon and juried writing competition that happened February 22 and 23 at Taghum Hall. This free event on March 16 at 7pm will reveal the winners, with juror comments, author readings, and refreshments in a friendly community celebration of creativity under duress!

$70.00

SBK Social

Slava Doval’s Dance Fusion 601 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, Canada

SBK = Salsa Bachata Kizomba Save the Date for Our Next SBK Social! Join us on Sunday, March 16th for an unforgettable evening of Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba!  This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow dancers, make new friends, and practice all the moves you’ve been working on in class. Whether you’re a beginner […]

$8

RUTH & SHELBY’S BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOGIE – MARCH

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

Country Line Dance Night with instruction by Fabiola Gascon. Y’all ready for another boot-stompin’ good time at The Royal? We’ll start with a new line dance lesson led by Fabiola Gascon, followed by a quick refresher of the previous two dances we learned last year. Then, get ready to kick up some dust as we […]

$10

Dark Chapters opening reception

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

The Dark Chapters project encompasses the renowned career of Métis artist and educator David Garneau, through the dual lens of exhibition and publication. The book, Dark Chapters: Reading the Still Lives of David Garneau, invites 17 Canadian artists and academics to write a response – poetry, creative writing, critical essay – to one of Garneau’s […]

Free

Queen City Burlesque Expo Presents: Castle Choas

Castle Theatre 185 Columbia Ave., Castlegar

Licensed Event – +19 Doors open 7pm – show at 7:30pm Queen City Burlesque Expo’s 6th Season is coming to Castlegar with their Friday Night Showcase: Castle Chaos! ?✨ Join us in celebrating performance arts, of the saucy variety, in the historic Castle Theatre on Friday, March 21st, 2025. Performers from across North America are […]

$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

Blast Beerfest

Come check out the Blast Beerfest! Join us as we celebrate the amazing local breweries in our region. Come on out and sample the local brews while you enjoy some delicious Whitewater pow chow in our on-the-snow beer garden. Dance along to live music, rock your best Canadian tuxedo (jeans on jeans), and bask in […]

Project Wild One Book Signing with Author Louise Sidley at Otter Books

Otter Books 398 Baker St, Nelson

Due to delays at the printers, Louise Sidley’s book signing event has been postponed to March 22 at Otter Books. Project Wild One, published by Red Deer Press is intended for readers ages 7 and up. This eco-friendly tale is full of adventure and challenges assumptions about nature and the role young people have in […]

Free