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SUMMARY:Viva Carnaval
DESCRIPTION:An annual fundraiser for polka dot dragon arts society which showcases the Latinx and Caribbean communities in the Kootenays by celebrating the arts related to carnival traditions.  It consists of a live music and dance performances for all ages from 7-9pm\, and a 19+ DJ dance party from 9 pm-midnight.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/viva-carnaval/
LOCATION:Spiritbar\, 422 Vernon St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4E5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Tea & Textiles
DESCRIPTION:The J.B. Fletcher Museum in Ainsworth will be hosting gatherings for fibre enthusiasts and tea lovers to come and work on their knitting\, crochet\, embroidery\, and spinning projects while connecting with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/tea-textiles-16/
LOCATION:J.B. Fletcher Store Museum\, 3602 Sutton Street\, Ainsworth\, BC\, V0G 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="J.B. Fletcher Store Museum":MAILTO:jbfletcherstore@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T003125Z
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SUMMARY:Women’s Adventure Film Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:A thrilling selection of films that span extreme sports\, personal journeys\, and boundary-pushing storytelling from across the globe.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/womens-adventure-film-tour-2025/
LOCATION:Nelson United Church\, 602 Silica Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Film,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cube Climbing Centre":MAILTO:info@cubeclimbing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20241209T205624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T234618Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Cold War Bunker tours
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time. \nEmail info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-70/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
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SUMMARY:Project Wild One Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Otter Books is hosting a book signing for Rossland author Louise Sidley’s debut novel\, PROJECT WILD ONE. The book is for readers 7 and up\, published by Red Deer Press\, and distributed by Firefly Books.\n\nIt is available for pre-order from Otter Books\, Indigo\, and Amazon.\n\nThe event is on Saturday\, March 8th\, from 1-3 at Otter Books.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/project-wild-one-book-signing/
LOCATION:Otter Books\, 398 Baker St\, Nelson\, V1L 4H5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T183000
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SUMMARY:Nelson Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-contra-dance-4/
LOCATION:Taghum Hall\, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd\, Nelson\, V1L 6Y4
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Contra Dance Community":MAILTO:pez@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T210000
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SUMMARY:ReelRock 19
DESCRIPTION:TAWKROC and THE CASTLE THEATRE PRESENT:REELROCK 19\nSaturday March 8th – doors at 6pm show at 7pmLicensed event\nCome out and support your local climbing community\nReel Rock 19 showcases three world-premiere climbing films spanning disciplines\, characters\, and continents: a heartfelt story of second chances in love and climbing on Squamish’s legendary Cobra Crack; an outrageous 18-day big wall epic on Patagonia’s towering Torre Central; and the pursuit of a lifelong dream—a 5.15 first ascent—made possible by an unlikely partnership. Reel Rock 19 is on tour worldwide starting March 2025.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/reelrock-19/
LOCATION:Castle Theatre\, 185 Columbia Ave.\, Castlegar
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Film,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T230000
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SUMMARY:INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY FUNDRAISER
DESCRIPTION:A Musical Showcase to support the Nelson & District Women’s Centre. \nDonation at the door. \nFeaturing a variety of performers with your hosts Ruth & Shelby!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/international-womens-day-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson and District Woman&#8217%3Bs Center":MAILTO:Info@nelsonwomenscentre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250309T013000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250224T235949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T234619Z
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SUMMARY:Fiesta Latina at Finley’s
DESCRIPTION:Fiesta Latina is firing up the dance floor at Finley’sJoin us for an electrifying Fiesta Latina hosted by Tapatia Collective!\nGet ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and flavors of Latin America.Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just looking to spice up your weekend\, this event is for you!\nDon’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Latin culture and community. Grab your friends and come join the fiesta!\nWe can’t wait to dance the night away with you.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/fiesta-latina-at-finleys/
LOCATION:Finley’s Bar $ Grill\, 705 Vernon St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tapatia Collective":MAILTO:Info@tapatiacollective.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T000117Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Mash!
DESCRIPTION:Lucas Myers & Krista Lynch\, Lance Ledger\, and the Nelson Writing Salon return to the Nelson Museum for everyone’s favourite FREE children’s program–Museum Mash! Explore the building\, get crafty with puppet-making\, sing and dance\, and have a blast! There’s lots of room to run and play\, and no shushing here!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/museum-mash-4/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250106T182132Z
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SUMMARY:KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others! \nmessage @kootenaycomedy on instagram to sign up!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-comedy-open-mic-11/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Royal":MAILTO:marc@theroyalnelson.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20241212T220304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T201754Z
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SUMMARY:KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by lil’ Mikey\, its an open mic Comedy night!\nTo sign up come early or message kootenaycomedy on instagram!\n$5
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-comedy-open-mic-10/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Royal":MAILTO:marc@theroyalnelson.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20241213T230724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T000116Z
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SUMMARY:Juliet: A Revenge Comedy
DESCRIPTION:“This is one of the best. Give yourself a treat.” – Liz Nicholls \n“A must see!” – Toronto Guardian \n“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 \n“Juliet: A Revenge Comedy is an example of the new heights that can be achieved when we rethink tropes as old as time.” ★★★★★ – Winnipeg Free Press \nWhat if JULIET doesn’t kill herself? JULIET: A Revenge Comedy is a fast-paced\, action-adventure comedy that follows Juliet on the literary adventure of the century. Juliet refuses to die for someone she just met two days ago. She recruits a team of Shakespeare’s most famous female characters to find out why they’ve been forced to die! \nThe Capitol Theatre \nAdult: 25; Senior: $22.50; Under 30: $10
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/juliet-a-revenge-comedy/
LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250314T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T004617Z
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SUMMARY:Debert Bunker: By Invitation Only film screening
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThat same day in February\, 329 people were planning on using the bunker for rehearsal of a nuclear attack—nearly all of them white\, middle-aged men with government or military leadership roles; only 11 women were on the list. \nMonths earlier\, women from all over the Maritimes began planning for a multi-faceted day of action\, dubbed Debunk Debert. The group arranged radio interviews on CBC morning shows\, arranged for men to handle the day’s cooking\, cleaning\, and childcare\, and staged a protest at Camp Debert\, the location of Atlantic Canada’s only cold war bunker. \nThe protesters’ message was clear: while these men continue government from inside the bunker\, what is happening to the women and children you’ve left behind? How do you continue government\, or humanity\, without a second generation? Documentary filmmaker Liz MacDougall explores these questions and covers the protest in her 1985 documentary Debert Bunker: By Invitation Only\, screening Friday\, March 14 in the Cold War Bunker\, presented by the Nelson Museum to celebrate International Women’s Day. \nThe screening of Debert Bunker: By Invitation Only is at 6:30pm on Friday\, March 14\, followed by an open discussion with Anna Purcell and Tressa Ford. Tickets are $10 for museum members and $15 for the general public and includes a reproduction of the ‘Debunk Debert’ buttons created for the original protest. \nTickets can be purchased in person at the Front Desk or online. Space is limited for this one-time only event.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/debert-bunker-by-invitation-only-film-screening/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
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SUMMARY:Guided Cold War Bunker tours
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time. \nEmail info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-71/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250224T235803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T004617Z
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SUMMARY:Safe Haven: The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCastle Theatre\, 185 Columbia Ave\, CastlegarDoors open at 6:30pm. Film starts at 7pm.\nAdmission by donation\, free for members of the WKNA.\nThis event is being hosted by the West Kootenay Naturalists’ Association in support of the Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness park proposal. The proposal was designed to protect a globally significant Inland Temperate Rainforest near Revelstoke\, BC. Since 2017 Valhalla Wilderness Society has studied the incredible biodiversity of this intact wilderness area that was previously unknown to science. Two years of filming in the proposal’s ancient forest led to the creation of Safe Haven. The film is a call to action for British Columbians to support the campaign to protect one of our richest remaining temperate rainforest ecosystems.\nContact amber (at) vws.org for more information.\nPlease spread the word and come show your support!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/safe-haven-the-rainbow-jordan-wilderness/
LOCATION:Castle Theatre\, 185 Columbia Ave.\, Castlegar
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Valhalla Wilderness Society":MAILTO:info@vws.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250218T191224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T004711Z
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SUMMARY:Write Off the Bat! Awards Night!
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/write-off-the-bat-awards-night-2/
LOCATION:Taghum Hall\, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd\, Nelson\, V1L 6Y4
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taghum Hall":MAILTO:taghumhall@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250224T235731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T004711Z
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SUMMARY:SBK Social
DESCRIPTION:SBK = Salsa Bachata Kizomba Save the Date for Our Next SBK Social!\nJoin us on Sunday\, March 16th for an unforgettable evening of Salsa\, Bachata\, and Kizomba! \nThis 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 or experienced\, everyone is welcome!\n When: Sunday\, March 16th Where: Dance Fusion Studio\, 601 Vernon Street.$8 @ the door\n Don’t miss out on the fun! Bring your friends or come solo—there’s always a dance partner waiting for you. Let’s keep the rhythm alive!\n Check our website under Social Dances for more details or message us for any questions.\nSee you on the dance floor! 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/sbk-social/
LOCATION:Slava Doval’s Dance Fusion\, 601 Vernon St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tapatia Collective":MAILTO:Info@tapatiacollective.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250224T235803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T003116Z
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SUMMARY:RUTH & SHELBY’S BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOGIE – MARCH
DESCRIPTION:Country Line Dance Night with instruction by Fabiola Gascon. \nY’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 dance the night away. Western wear is encouraged.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/ruth-shelbys-boot-scootin-boogie-march/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,LGBTQIA2S+,Live Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth and Shelby":MAILTO:ruthandshelby@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250303T193104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T001624Z
UID:12653-1742583600-1742590800@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Dark Chapters opening reception
DESCRIPTION: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 vast collection of still life paintings. The exhibition features works from the publication as well as additional pieces chosen by Garneau. Dark Chapters offers myriad ways to investigate how the written word can implicate\, illuminate\, and interpret artworks. \nDark Chapters opens on Friday\, March 21 at 7pm featuring an artist talk with Garneau and essay contributor Fred Wah. This event is free and open to the public. \nDavid Garneau (Métis) is a Professor of Visual Arts at the University of Regina. He is a painter\, curator\, and writer who engages creative and critical expressions of Indigenous contemporary ways of knowing\, being\, and doing. In 2023\, he received the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Art: Outstanding Achievement and was inducted into the Royal Society of Canada.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/dark-chapters-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250313T193550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T001624Z
UID:12980-1742585400-1742594400@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Queen City Burlesque Expo Presents: Castle Choas
DESCRIPTION:Licensed Event – +19 \nDoors open 7pm – show at 7:30pm \nQueen City Burlesque Expo’s 6th Season is coming to Castlegar with their Friday Night Showcase: Castle Chaos! ?✨ \nJoin us in celebrating performance arts\, of the saucy variety\, in the historic Castle Theatre on Friday\, March 21st\, 2025. \nPerformers from across North America are traveling to the West Kootenays to celebrate\, experience the beauty of the mountains\, and share their art with us! \nWith internationally celebrated stars as Feature & Headlining Performers- you are guaranteed a night full of roaring laughs and mind blowing entertainment. \nThis year’s season is called “Barnyards & Bigtops” inspiring the lineup\, costumes\, and vibe for the entire weekend. \nGet dressed up\, and come participate by voting for the Audience Favourite\, and watch as someone is awarded the Queens Choice Award\, Legends Choice Award\, and more. \nCheer loudly\, feel exhilarated\, and bask in the beauty of the striptease arts\, right here in Castlegar.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/queen-city-burlesque-expo-presents-castle-choas/
LOCATION:Castle Theatre\, 185 Columbia Ave.\, Castlegar
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,LGBTQIA2S+,Live Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Queen City Burlesque Expo":MAILTO:queencityexpo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20241230T175424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T004623Z
UID:11299-1742641200-1742644800@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Guided Cold War Bunker tours
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time. \nEmail info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-73/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250218T190327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T004623Z
UID:12071-1742641200-1742659200@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Blast Beerfest
DESCRIPTION:Come check out the Blast Beerfest!\nJoin 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. \nDance along to live music\, rock your best Canadian tuxedo (jeans on jeans)\, and bask in the magnificent view of Ymir Peak. \nBeer Garden | Saturday & Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm \nLive Music | Saturday 12:30pm – 3:30pm & Sunday 2:30pm – 4:30pm \nLocal brews\, delicious food\, and great friends – just how we like it: pure and simple. \n\n\nWe will be selling taster tokens that can be exchanged for 4oz samples as well as pint tokens that can be exchanged for 16oz beers. All token prices include tax. \n1 Taster Token – $3.50 \n3-Pack of Taster Tokens – $9.00 \n6-Pack of Taster Tokens – $16.00 \n1 Pint Token – $8.75 \nMust be 19+ or with legal guardian to enter – valid government-issued ID will be required. \n\n\nPlus\, if you buy a 3-pack of taster tokens\, a 6-pack of taster tokens\, or a pint token\, you’ll get $2 off a hot dog\, smokie\, or quesadilla at The Tin! \nOnly one discount may be applied per person per transaction.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/blast-beerfest-2/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Live Performance,Sports
ORGANIZER;CN="Whitewater Ski Resort":MAILTO:events@skiwhitewater.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250317T230709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T004623Z
UID:13164-1742648400-1742655600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Project Wild One Book Signing with Author Louise Sidley at Otter Books
DESCRIPTION:Due to delays at the printers\, Louise Sidley’s book signing event has been postponed to March 22 at Otter Books. \nProject 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 it. \nBooks will be available for purchase and signing by the author.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/project-wild-one-book-signing-with-author-louise-sidley-at-otter-books/
LOCATION:Otter Books\, 398 Baker St\, Nelson\, V1L 4H5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250313T193550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T004624Z
UID:12992-1742671800-1742680800@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Queen City Burlesque Expo Presents: The Grand Gala
DESCRIPTION:TIX: https://bit.ly/QCBEGala \n????? \nExperience extravagance at the 6th Annual Queen City Burlesque Expo Weekender event: The Grand Gala at Capitol Theatre in Nelson BC.  \nFrom passionate to political\, from farm animals to sparkling showponies\, join us as we celebrate the most liberating of art forms for a guaranteed night of laughter and fun.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/queen-city-burlesque-expo-presents-the-grand-gala/
LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,LGBTQIA2S+,Live Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Queen City Burlesque Expo":MAILTO:queencityexpo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250313T193550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T004624Z
UID:12981-1742673600-1742686200@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Spring Fling Community Dance Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:SPRING FLING!!!\nWe are having a community dance fundraiser! March 22\, 8pm-12am.\nAs the spring brings anew\, let’s make this Equinox burst at the seams with a Fresh Start vibe! Come shake the cobwebs off\, swing a tail feather\, churn up the dirt on the dancefloor and Spring Fling the winter blues away\, together!\nOur friends\, Tamara and Scott have been fighting a long legal journey to remediate their land. There has been a waste spill across their property that has left it poisoned\, and they are close to the finish line in winning a remediation. This accomplishment will mean a lot to this family in reclaiming both their health and the health of their land. For more than a year and a half they have been throwing everything they have\, and more\, at the mounting lawyer fees to undertake the challenge of our court system.\nAll proceeds from this event will go directly to assisting in legal fees towards the last push to see this journey to the finish line. We wanna raise the roof with joy\, friends\, music and dancing to give this family a lift through the home stretch. Please join us on the dance floor with live bands and smooth beats\, find a little something in the items for auction\, and help our pals feel the love and support from their community.\nWE’RE AT THE FINISH LINE!!! IT’S FRESH START TIME!!!\nWe are looking for a couple volunteers to help with set up & clean up. We are also seeking donations of items to auction.\n$20 advance tix only.Please contact feckthisshyte2025@gmail.com for tickets or more Information.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/spring-fling-community-dance-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Eagles Hall\, 641 baker street\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250326T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250218T191223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T001616Z
UID:12114-1743013800-1743024600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Red Dirt Skinners – Live at Taghum Hall\, Nelson\, BC
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to present… RED DIRT SKINNERS LIVE AT TAGHUM HALL NELSON BC \nDescribed by Roots Music Canada as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music” the Red Dirt Skinners are the multi-award winning multi-instrumentalist husband and wife team of Rob and Sarah Skinner. Widely regarded as one of the most innovative acts to come out of the UK in recent years. \nThe duo cross more genres than would make sense to mention and have won National and International Awards in Rock Folk Blues Country Roots Alt-Rock and Songwriting. It would be fair to say that if you like songs influenced by Pink Floyd Simon and Garfunkel Supertramp Queen David Bowie coupled with some epic storytelling humour and heartfelt emotions you’ll love a Red Dirt Skinners concert. \nWith male and female harmonies blending together as one voice and Sarah’s trademark soprano saxophone solos you will be swept along by the refreshingly different sound of the Red Dirt Skinners. \nA Red Dirt Skinners concert combines captivating storytelling with knowing lyricism and outstanding musicianship. The Skinners have a natural rapport with their audiences and their live shows are a wonderful experience; a musical journey to remember. Be prepared for laugh-out-loud lyrics followed by songs sure to pull at your heartstrings. Rob and Sarah Skinner will steal your hearts. Don’t miss their show! \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/red-dirt-skinners-live-at-taghum-hall-nelson-bc/
LOCATION:Taghum Hall\, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd\, Nelson\, V1L 6Y4
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Sidegoat Productions Inc.":MAILTO:info@sidegoat.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250328T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250328T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250326T004057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T003118Z
UID:13368-1743190200-1743204600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:The Royal Art Throwdown – THE FINAL
DESCRIPTION:Bit of a different format.Two heats of artists with 45 minutes to create. Winners are voted by you\, then they do a second piece with an hour on stage. You vote again and we crown a winner!!Big prizes up for grabs for the artists as well as lots of art pieces to win for you guys in the crowd.Who’s the artists??We got ….Andrea LebelLucy HarrowSarah ShiptonJen AdamsJaxon JuromeLarisa EikensDana FrizzelLinda Mummery\nDOSE bringing the vibe for the big show.\nGet there early. It’s gonna be busssyyy!!Big Love xx
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/the-royal-art-throwdown-the-final-2/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20241230T175423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T001614Z
UID:11316-1743246000-1743249600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Guided Cold War Bunker tours
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time. \nEmail info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-72/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120109
CREATED:20250310T164627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T001615Z
UID:12743-1743255000-1743278400@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Revival *Album Release Event* Art Show & Live-Performance
DESCRIPTION:*Album Release Day* \nSaturday March 29th\nDoors Open 1:30pm\nArtist Talk/Show 2:00pm – 3:30pm\nLive-Music Performance 5:00 – 7:00pm\nDoor Price $10-15\n*Food and Tea/Coffee Available for purchase \nThe project known as ‘Revival’ is a creative outpouring by folk artist Ru Rose. Revival showcases a deeply sincere full length conceptual debut album of 12 original sacred folk songs recorded Live-Off-The-Forest-Floor in the mountains of the unceded and ancestral territories of the Sinixt and Ktunaxa nations\, also known as the Kootenays of British Columbia. Interwoven with the songs of the album is a series of 12 intricate paintings created with hand-made inks\, dyes and paints. \nWith deep gratitude for the support of Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia in making this creation possible\, and for the Columbia Basin Trust and the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance for supporting this Album release community event. \n.\n. \nOriginal Songs / Concept / Production / Vocals / Acoustic Guitar / Shruti Box / Native Drum / Painting by Ru Rose Cabodyna\nSound Engineer / Bass / Percussion / Support Vocals / Banjo by Kai Cabodyna\nPercussion (Kins Domain/Sowing Seeds) / Support Vocals (Kins Domain) by Indiana Cabodyna\nViolin by Shawn Fisher\nLead Guitar (Sowing Seeds) by Amir Derakhashan\nSupport Vocals (the Womb) by Vanessa Deverell\nSound Engineering / Mix by Barry Jones of Sincerity Studios Mastering by Tyrell Jordan of Arrow Lake Recordings \nwww.rurose.earth/shows
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/revival-album-release-event-art-show-live-performance/
LOCATION:Vallican Whole Community Centre\, 3762 Little Slocan South Road\, Vallican\, British Columbia\, V0G2J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ru Rose":MAILTO:connect@rurose.earth
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