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Djembe Grand Master Michael Taylor concert

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

Michael Taylor, who is also offering two workshops on January 12, is the Director of the Chicago branch of the Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy and the founder of Holy Goat Percussion. This will be a joyful and unforgettable concert. Tickets online or at Eddy Music and Taghum Shell.

$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

Winter Wonderland

Whitewater Ski Resort Whitewater Ski Hill Rd, Nelson BC

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Whitewater’s Winter Wonderland is an exciting and delightful day filled with live pottery spinning, a snowman building competition, face painting, hot chocolate, and live local music. It’s the perfect day for some great family fun. Make sure to mark your calendars and gather your little ones for a memorable weekend […]

Winter Market at Taghum Hall

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

Taghum Hall’s Winter Markets kick off this month! The indoor markets showcase all sorts of creative enterprise, from artisans to bakers and more. There is always a soup lunch, and a great opportunity to meet your neighbours. Two more Winter Markets are slated for February 17 and March 16.

The Mean Girls Party

Nelson Civic Theatre 719 Vernon St Suite 103, Nelson, BC, Canada

Get ready to relive (or experience for the first time!) the iconic high school drama with a modern twist at The Civic’s “Mean Girls” Party. Doors open at 5:30 pm for the pre-show party at 6:00 pm at Nelson Civic Theatre in Nelson, with special concession offerings, signature mocktails, photo booth (with props) and prizes, […]

$15

Lucas Myers in CROMOLI!

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

The Vallican Whole Community Centre and the Amazing and Impermeable Cromoli Brothers Present: The “Back in The Saddle” Cromoli World Tour!  After a pandemic induced hiatus, the Cromoli Brothers are back and hitting the road!  They are delighted to continue their multi-year, We’ll See How Far We Actually Get (Could Just Be Creston, Who Knows?) World […]

$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

Robbie Burns Night

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

Taghum Hall’s perennially-popular Robbie Burns Night celebrates the Bard with bagpipes, haggis and fun for auld folk and bairns and everyone in between. This free event requires only the contribution of a bit-o-scran—a potluck dish—and yer fine auld selves.

Artist Talk with Carol Wallace

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

Join Carol Wallace for the launch of the Give or Take a Few Million Years exhibition catalogue, and for an artist talk. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Give or Take a Few Million Years invites the viewer to experience a visual anthology of stories found in the […]

Free

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2023

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

3-DAY PASS – LIMITED AVAILABILITY – CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT (250)352-6363 TO BOOK – $63. Single Night Ticket – $26 Online ticket sales commence Nov. 1 at 9:00am The Capitol Theatre, Nelson B.C 7:00 PM each day

$26 – $63

Family Literacy Day at the Nelson Museum

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

Ginia Jmieff will be visiting the Museum and reading her latest book ‘Follow Me to the Golden Tree’ and other great children’s titles for Family Literacy Day! This event is FREE and open to the public, no registration is required.

Free