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OUT OF THE ORDINARY – A MAKERS MARKET

Eagles Hall 641 baker street, Nelson, BC, Canada

Out of the Ordinary a Makers Market. It is a 2 day event, Dec 15th FRIDAY afternoon/evening market, and Dec 17th SUNDAY market. (the hall was already booked on the saturday) Dec 15th 3-9 Dec 17th 12-6 Located at the Eagles Lodge – 641 Baker st NELSON, 30 different vendors each day! This is a […]

COMMUNITY CAROL SING

Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Christmas songs by request! Robyn Lamb will host and lead us in a joyful celebration of singing and cheer! Admission by donation. Sunday Dec. 17th at 3:00pm Nelson United Church 602 Silica St. Nelson

by-donation

NELON POETRY SLAM

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

An open mic poetry slam featuring poets from Nelson and whomever else should show up and sign in. At The Royal, in Nelson, December 20th @6:30pm $5-$10

$5 – $10

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

The Longest Night

Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

A quiet and reflective service for those experiencing grief, loss or complicated feelings about the holidays. You are welcome to light a candle, sit with the dark and listen to poetry and music to soothe the soul. ? Thu Dec 21 2023 at 07:00 pm (GMT-08:00)? Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street,Nelson,BC,Canada

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

Santa’s Workshop at the Rossland Museum

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, Canada

Drop by the Museum between 12 and 4 pm on Saturday, December 23rd to help out Santa’s elves for the day! We’ll be making toys, crafting Christmas decorations, and enjoying some festive games, yummy treats, and holiday films. We’ll also pull out our toboggans and our kid-sized snowshoes for some winter fun! Entry by donation […]

free-by-donation

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

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

The Royal Art Throwdown – Round 2

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

We’re back for Round 2 of ‘The Royal Art Throwdown’!!! To continue the holiday fun we will have 6 new local artists up on stage doing their thing! If you haven’t caught a Throwdown before this is how it plays out. Two heats of three artists will take to the stage throughout the night and […]

Free

Djembe Grand Master Michael Taylor workshop

Taghum Hall 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson

Taghum Hall invites folks to start the year off on a new beat with two workshops and a concert. Djembe drum Grand Master Michael Taylor offers afternoon and evening workshops (3:30 – 5pm and 7 – 8:30pm). Taylor is the Director of the Chicago branch of the Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy and the founder […]

$35.00

Tea & Textiles

J.B. Fletcher Store Museum 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, Canada

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.

by-donation