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The Twin Rivers Community Choir Concert!

Brilliant Cultural Centre 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar

The Twin Rivers Community Choir Presents: ‘CANTARE!’ A fun evening of themed music and song. June 9 & June 10 – 7PM Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Rd, Castlegar. $15 adults / $10 students.   Tickets at the door or in advance at: Castlegar Realty, Castlegar, Mountain High Lighting, Castlegar.

$10 – $15

‘Unarchived’ Screening in the Bunker!

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

Screen Unarchived in the Cold War Bunker on Friday, June 16. Special ticket pricing for members! Tickets available at Eventbrite or at the Front Desk. In the new feature documentary Unarchived, co-directors Hayley Gray and Elad Tzadok highlight community archives across British Columbia to reveal some of what has been erased from the official record. […]

$5 – $10

REWILDING PIQ KIʔLÁWNAʔ THROUGH ART; A NEW LANDMARK

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On National Indigenous Day, June 21st, from 1 to 4 pm, the Autonomous Sinixt invites you to a family-friendly bbq and public reveal of the White Grizzly mural and supporting educational panels illustrating the interconnectedness of the old-growth forest. Opening prayer by Matriarch Marilyn James at 2pm and presence of the artist Coleman Webb. Located […]

Free

Brain Scans / Neurotransmitting Exhibition Opening

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

Brain Scans/Neurotransmitting Ruth and Theo Jean Cuthand  June 24 to October October 21, 2023 Opening Friday, June 23 @ 7pm Ruth and Theo Cuthand’s exhibition Brain Scans / Neurotransmitting, opening at the Nelson Museum on Friday, June 23, seeks to explore the difficulty of facing mental health challenges, and how families unite in support of […]

Free

STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival

The Civic Theatre 719 Vernon St Suite 103, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival at the Nelson Civic Theatre From Friday June 23rd – Tuesday June 27th 20223. Inspired by Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond’s entertaining and insightful look at the portrayal of North American Indigenous people throughout a century of cinema in his 2009 documentary, Reel Injun, the STOODIS Film Festival is at once a retrospective […]

$150.00

FrancoFête 2023

Lakeside Park Nelson, Canada

The West Kootenays Francophone Association invites you to its annual FRANCOFÊTE, held at Lakeside Park on June 25th from 4 to 8:30pm. La FrancoFête celebrates French language and its cultures. Through socio-cultural, artistic and interactive activities, the AFKO aims to promote all French cultures and give people an occasion to celebrate them. With games, workshops and […]

Free

An Evening of Classical Music & Chocolate Pairings

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

Concert violinist Natasha Hall and chocolatier Beth Campbell of Viva Cacao team up to offer a unique multi-sensory experience of virtuoso solo violin music accompanied by chocolate pairings, at The Capitol, Nelson. Begin your journey by sampling amuse-bouche classic chocolate confections as you are immersed in the Baroque music of Bach’s Sonata No. 2 in […]

$35

WiL Live at For-rest Retreat

For-rest Retreat 8960 British Columbia 6, Salmo, Canada

What happens when you combine a fiery frontman with soaring vocals & mad acoustic guitar skills with a cool – as – a cucumber super drummer? …. you get the Indie folk rock duo from Vancouver Island known simply as WiL. Tales of his legendary live show and songs like Travel Alberta’s soaring anthem ‘Roam’ […]

$30

HARMONY: Community Festival on the Beach

Slocan Beach Village of Slocan, Canada

A non-profit community event ? By donation and no one turned away! A sober and family-friendly gathering ? All-day live music, dance and theatre performances from: Monkey Dragons and Adham Shaikh Opening Prayers with Kiara Astara Month of Sundays Dance Troupe Children’s entertainer Mr. Mojo Temple Dance with Dakini Ma Avery Florence and Friends Dunconscious […]

Matilda the Musical

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

The 35th Annual Summer Youth Program Presents: Matilda the Musical Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Book by Dennis […]

Matilda the Musical

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

The 35th Annual Summer Youth Program Presents: Matilda the Musical Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Book by Dennis […]

Columbia Basin Culture Tour

various locations throughout the entire Columbia Basin region

Meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios and venues not normally open to the public, shop for original art or fine crafts, and experience special events planned for a summer weekend. Since 2009, locals and visitors have enjoyed the self-directed, free Columbia Basin Culture Tour, managed by the West Kootenay Regional […]

Free