BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//West Kootenay Regional Arts Council - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:West Kootenay Regional Arts Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for West Kootenay Regional Arts Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250611T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250611T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250313T193549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T170440Z UID:13029-1749670200-1749679200@www.wkartscouncil.com 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-16/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250613T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250612T000130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T231717Z UID:16779-1749841200-1749857400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Benefit Concert for Andromeda Drake DESCRIPTION:Finley’s Bar & Grill and Kootenay Blues Society present:\nA benefit concert to celebrate the resilience and courage of Andromeda Drake and help raise funds to support her healing journey.\nLive Music from:Baker Street BluesOpening Act:Mr. Aardvark\nSuggest Cover $20 URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/benefit-concert-for-andromeda-drake/ LOCATION:Finley’s Bar $ Grill\, 705 Vernon St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174532/andromeda-5K2HEO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250613T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250527T011949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T231732Z UID:15528-1749843000-1749848400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Taghum Hall Presents: Clanna Morna DESCRIPTION:Clanna Morna breathes life into their unique take on the Celtic Folk genre. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/taghum-hall-presents-clanna-morna/ LOCATION:Taghum Hall\, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd\, Nelson\, V1L 6Y4 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250317T163759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T000212Z UID:13111-1749898800-1749902400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Saturday 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!\n\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.\n\nClick on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free! (https://form-can.keela.co/bunker-tours) URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-84/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/09/20182335/17-UdtcgC.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250615T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250615T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250531T012243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T012243Z UID:16087-1749979800-1749992400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:SUMI Workshop at Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre - with Tsuneko Kokubo (aka Koko) DESCRIPTION:The Slocan Lake Arts Council is bringing the Nikkei Art Excursions back this year!\nThis inspiring series offers a mix of artforms taught by talented artists from our area\, share our local Japanese history\, and take place at three beautiful (outdoor) Japanese Historic Sites in New Denver.\nThis SUMI workshop starts with a tour through the NIMC\, after which Japanese Canadian artist Tsuneko Kokubo guides you in an exploration of SUMI (ink) drawing\, using brush and pen.\nSpaces are limited so please register today to secure your spot. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/sumi-workshop-at-nikkei-internment-memorial-centre-with-tsuneko-kokubo-aka-koko-2/ LOCATION:Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre\, 306 Josephine St\, New Denver\, BC\, V0G 1S0 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20174601/Nikkei-poster-2025-Koko.png ORGANIZER;CN="Slocan Lake Arts Council":MAILTO:slocanlakeartscouncil@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250604T184622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T003217Z UID:16296-1750251600-1750255200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Wednesday 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!\n\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.\n\nWednesday Bunker tours run seasonally from June to September. Saturday Bunker tours are offered year-round. Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/wednesday-bunker-tours-11/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174553/IMG_2807-copy-qXUm5k.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250618T170412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T210236Z UID:16983-1750356000-1750363200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Rosa Good LIVE @ Backroads Brewing DESCRIPTION:Rosa Good brings an enchanting blend of mesmerising vocals and uplifting folky guitar. Soulful\, heartfelt\, and captivating\, she brings honest lyrics and compelling hooks that will have you singing along. Rosa’s performance is intertwined with inspiration from both bonnie Scotland and New Zealand. Don’t miss her Live at the Brewery. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/rosa-good-live-backroads-brewing/ LOCATION:Backroads Brewing\, 460 Baker St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L4H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174525/ROSAKCR-90RSXa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250618T170229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T224714Z UID:16950-1750417200-1750431600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Kootenay Co-op Grocery Store: 50th Birthday Party DESCRIPTION:It wouldn’t be a birthday without a party! Come by on Friday June 20th between 11am-3pm – we will have giveaways\, prizing and a BBQ by donation for our organization of the month. And yes – there will be cake! Local food will be on full display! Come down and connect with 20+True Local suppliers showcasing their incredible products! \nCheck out more details about the party and our birthday sale URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-co-op-grocery-store-50th-birthday-party/ LOCATION:Kootenay Co-op\, 777 Baker Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174530/Birthday-Collateral-2025-header-ktKYCP.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Co-op":MAILTO:community@kootenay.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250612T000447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T224715Z UID:16771-1750431600-1750453200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Harmony Festival DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual HARMONY Festival \nMusic\, dance and play!\nBy donation $0-$50Pay-what-you-can or Pay-it-ForwardCash\, scan or e-transfer treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com\nA non-profit community event.Family Friendly and no alcohol served.\nLocal artists and free workshops:\n\nFriday June 20th3:00 Open micCONTACT IMPROV WORKSHOP5:00 Mountain Weather Band7:00 Month of Sundays Dance * DJ Wax Headroom\n\nSaturday\, June 21st10:00 SONG WRITING & SAND SCULPTING WORKSHOPS12:00 Kiara Astara Prayers12:50 Mandi Sparrow & Jupiter Skye Dance1:00 Judy Brown & Sam Hurrie2:00 thisissami::rawHOOP DANCE WORKSHOP3:00 Melvyn4:00 Keith RathieBATIK WORKSHOP5:00 Rosa Good6:30 I Herd Cats Collective & Dance Cypher8:30 TruckVanCarPyro Pixie Fire Dance11:00 Solstice Lakeside Jam\n\nSunday\, June 22nd11:00 INNER SOUL SOUNDS WORKSHOP12:00 Kera Willis1:00 Jasmine Wiley Wu with Belisse Binah Bellydance2:00 Barnharmonics3:00 Puppets Got Talent & Spin The Wheel4:00 Soul PotionMIX AND MATCH PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP5:00 DJ Adham Shaikh\n\nSATURDAY WATER GAMESSUNDAY FIREFIGHTER GAMEsVOLLEYBALLBOUNCY CASTLEKID’S CRAFT ZONEFACEPAINTINGBINGORAFFLE AND 50/50 DRAWSROSE WOMB SANCTUARY TENT\n\nFOOD & ARTISAN VENDORS:FoodhiniTalishack KitchensCheez 2 PleezJaganath ExpressRawsaReverie Bakerie\nBring games to share!\nIf you have an idea for a last minute workshop\, let us know!\nWe are looking for volunteers to make this community event a success:Fundraising and promotionSet up\, tear down and clean upGarbage and RecyclingVolunteer CoordinatorSecurityRaffle prize and merchandize tableBINGO callerCollecting donations at the gate\nShow up\, PM or email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com to let us know you want to help.\nHARMONY is hosted by non-profit Treehugger Retreats and Events Society and produced by Live Harmonics Sound Science.\nOur intention is to support local artists\, small businesses and organizations\, to create a space to bridge connections between old and new residents of the Slocan Valley and to bring increased tourism to the Village of Slocan. We also give back to the community by hiring local artists and tradespersons\, donating extra revenue to local non-profits\, and loaning equipment for free for other non-profit community events throughout the year.\n\nThank you to our sponsors and supporters!Village of SlocanSlocan Valley Legacy FundReDI Grant\, Village of Slocan and Area HRDCK Community Development GrantColumbia Basin TrustKootenay InsuranceTrowelex Rentals & SalesKootenay Savings Credit UnionKootenay Co-OpSlocan Village MarketNelson & District Credit UnionTransformation Development\n\nOrganizers acknowledge that we will gather on snʕickstx tmxʷúlaʔxʷ (Sinixt territory) and give gratitude to this land and its waters. We wish to continue to build connections\, with ourselves\, with each other and with Mother Earth. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/harmony-festival-3/ LOCATION:Slocan Beach\, Village of Slocan\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174534/harmony-3Okzaa.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Treehugger Retreats and Events Society":MAILTO:TREEHUGGERSOCIETYBC@OUTLOOK.COM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250705T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250613T230550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T230550Z UID:16874-1750492800-1751734800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Kaslo Shakespeare Festival DESCRIPTION:The Kaslo Shakespeare Festival will present three weekends of events in Kaslo and Argenta: Free Previews of our play “Hamlet” and the full play at the Langham Theartre with live music and elizabethan costumes\, as well as a special eurythmy performance ( a movement art) of “The Emperors’s New Clothes” on June 29th at 2:00pm. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kaslo-shakespeare-festival/ LOCATION:The Langham\, 447 A Avenue\, Kaslo\, BC\, V0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance ORGANIZER;CN="Kaslo Shakespeare Festival":MAILTO:colinpoer@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250612T000120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T230314Z UID:16773-1750500000-1750548600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Harmony Festival DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual HARMONY Festival \nMusic\, dance and play!\nBy donation $0-$50Pay-what-you-can or Pay-it-ForwardCash\, scan or e-transfer treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com\nA non-profit community event.Family Friendly and no alcohol served.\nLocal artists and free workshops:\n\nFriday June 20th3:00 Open micCONTACT IMPROV WORKSHOP5:00 Mountain Weather Band7:00 Month of Sundays Dance * DJ Wax Headroom\n\nSaturday\, June 21st10:00 SONG WRITING & SAND SCULPTING WORKSHOPS12:00 Kiara Astara Prayers12:50 Mandi Sparrow & Jupiter Skye Dance1:00 Judy Brown & Sam Hurrie2:00 thisissami::rawHOOP DANCE WORKSHOP3:00 Melvyn4:00 Keith RathieBATIK WORKSHOP5:00 Rosa Good6:30 I Herd Cats Collective & Dance Cypher8:30 TruckVanCarPyro Pixie Fire Dance11:00 Solstice Lakeside Jam\n\nSunday\, June 22nd11:00 INNER SOUL SOUNDS WORKSHOP12:00 Kera Willis1:00 Jasmine Wiley Wu with Belisse Binah Bellydance2:00 Barnharmonics3:00 Puppets Got Talent & Spin The Wheel4:00 Soul PotionMIX AND MATCH PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP5:00 DJ Adham Shaikh\n\nSATURDAY WATER GAMESSUNDAY FIREFIGHTER GAMEsVOLLEYBALLBOUNCY CASTLEKID’S CRAFT ZONEFACEPAINTINGBINGORAFFLE AND 50/50 DRAWSROSE WOMB SANCTUARY TENT\n\nFOOD & ARTISAN VENDORS:FoodhiniTalishack KitchensCheez 2 PleezJaganath ExpressRawsaReverie Bakerie\nBring games to share!\nIf you have an idea for a last minute workshop\, let us know!\nWe are looking for volunteers to make this community event a success:Fundraising and promotionSet up\, tear down and clean upGarbage and RecyclingVolunteer CoordinatorSecurityRaffle prize and merchandize tableBINGO callerCollecting donations at the gate\nShow up\, PM or email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com to let us know you want to help.\nHARMONY is hosted by non-profit Treehugger Retreats and Events Society and produced by Live Harmonics Sound Science.\nOur intention is to support local artists\, small businesses and organizations\, to create a space to bridge connections between old and new residents of the Slocan Valley and to bring increased tourism to the Village of Slocan. We also give back to the community by hiring local artists and tradespersons\, donating extra revenue to local non-profits\, and loaning equipment for free for other non-profit community events throughout the year.\n\nThank you to our sponsors and supporters!Village of SlocanSlocan Valley Legacy FundReDI Grant\, Village of Slocan and Area HRDCK Community Development GrantColumbia Basin TrustKootenay InsuranceTrowelex Rentals & SalesKootenay Savings Credit UnionKootenay Co-OpSlocan Village MarketNelson & District Credit UnionTransformation Development\n\nOrganizers acknowledge that we will gather on snʕickstx tmxʷúlaʔxʷ (Sinixt territory) and give gratitude to this land and its waters. We wish to continue to build connections\, with ourselves\, with each other and with Mother Earth. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/harmony-festival-2/ LOCATION:Slocan Beach\, Village of Slocan\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174534/harmony-3Okzaa.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Treehugger Retreats and Events Society":MAILTO:TREEHUGGERSOCIETYBC@OUTLOOK.COM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250324T195632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T230314Z UID:13314-1750503600-1750507200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Saturday 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!\n\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.\n\nClick on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free! (https://form-can.keela.co/bunker-tours) URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-85/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/09/20182335/17-UdtcgC.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250604T184612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T230326Z UID:16300-1750532400-1750539600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Dark Chapters closing event with David Garneau DESCRIPTION:David Garneau returns to the Nelson Museum with guests Susan Musgrave\, Paul Seesequasis\, and Fred Wah\, for an artist talk and reading event\, featuring excerpts from the Dark Chapters publication and amongst the artworks in Gallery A. This event is free and open to the public. \nRocks and books\, bones and shadows—studied in isolation\, interpreted by 17 leading artists\, poets\, essayists\, and academics from across the country—come together in Dark Chapters\, a striking project by Métis artist David Garneau. Presented as both a touring exhibition and a publication\, Dark Chapters explores the tension and balance between everyday objects and powerful cultural symbols. \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. \n  URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/dark-chapters-closing-event-with-david-garneau/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174551/DarkChapters_NMAG_LouisBockner-56-qpb1XU.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250521T175045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T230314Z UID:15338-1750536000-1750548600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:LILA GRAY featuring JOHNNY POUTINA DESCRIPTION:the MORE THAN A KID tour \nRaised in the mountains of BC\, Lila Gray calls Vancouver home. Through her heartfelt lyrics and skillful songwriting\, Lila plumbs the depths of her young adulthood and explores the trials and tribulations of queer womanhood in the 21st century. This young artist found her passion\, and eternal love for music at the tender age of five\, when she started her classical training through cello. Since then\, Lila has picked up singing\, songwriting\, and guitar to establish her presence as a musician. Shortly after placing in the Top 100 of the 2021 CBC Searchlight Competition\, Lila took off to Montreal to pursue a formal education in audio engineering and sound production. Lila’s unique production and intricate lyricism are masterfully executed in her third album Scared Of The Dark (You Should Be Too). Lila has garnered 150\,000 streams\, and counting\, on Spotify. \nFeaturing support from Nelson local\, Johnny Poutina (of The Dancing Legs). URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/lila-gray-featuring-johnny-poutina/ LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,LGBTQIA2S+,Live Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250612T000113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T001712Z UID:16774-1750590000-1750618800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Harmony Festival DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual HARMONY Festival \nMusic\, dance and play!\nBy donation $0-$50Pay-what-you-can or Pay-it-ForwardCash\, scan or e-transfer treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com\nA non-profit community event.Family Friendly and no alcohol served.\nLocal artists and free workshops:\n\nFriday June 20th3:00 Open micCONTACT IMPROV WORKSHOP5:00 Mountain Weather Band7:00 Month of Sundays Dance * DJ Wax Headroom\n\nSaturday\, June 21st10:00 SONG WRITING & SAND SCULPTING WORKSHOPS12:00 Kiara Astara Prayers12:50 Mandi Sparrow & Jupiter Skye Dance1:00 Judy Brown & Sam Hurrie2:00 thisissami::rawHOOP DANCE WORKSHOP3:00 Melvyn4:00 Keith RathieBATIK WORKSHOP5:00 Rosa Good6:30 I Herd Cats Collective & Dance Cypher8:30 TruckVanCarPyro Pixie Fire Dance11:00 Solstice Lakeside Jam\n\nSunday\, June 22nd11:00 INNER SOUL SOUNDS WORKSHOP12:00 Kera Willis1:00 Jasmine Wiley Wu with Belisse Binah Bellydance2:00 Barnharmonics3:00 Puppets Got Talent & Spin The Wheel4:00 Soul PotionMIX AND MATCH PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP5:00 DJ Adham Shaikh\n\nSATURDAY WATER GAMESSUNDAY FIREFIGHTER GAMEsVOLLEYBALLBOUNCY CASTLEKID’S CRAFT ZONEFACEPAINTINGBINGORAFFLE AND 50/50 DRAWSROSE WOMB SANCTUARY TENT\n\nFOOD & ARTISAN VENDORS:FoodhiniTalishack KitchensCheez 2 PleezJaganath ExpressRawsaReverie Bakerie\nBring games to share!\nIf you have an idea for a last minute workshop\, let us know!\nWe are looking for volunteers to make this community event a success:Fundraising and promotionSet up\, tear down and clean upGarbage and RecyclingVolunteer CoordinatorSecurityRaffle prize and merchandize tableBINGO callerCollecting donations at the gate\nShow up\, PM or email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com to let us know you want to help.\nHARMONY is hosted by non-profit Treehugger Retreats and Events Society and produced by Live Harmonics Sound Science.\nOur intention is to support local artists\, small businesses and organizations\, to create a space to bridge connections between old and new residents of the Slocan Valley and to bring increased tourism to the Village of Slocan. We also give back to the community by hiring local artists and tradespersons\, donating extra revenue to local non-profits\, and loaning equipment for free for other non-profit community events throughout the year.\n\nThank you to our sponsors and supporters!Village of SlocanSlocan Valley Legacy FundReDI Grant\, Village of Slocan and Area HRDCK Community Development GrantColumbia Basin TrustKootenay InsuranceTrowelex Rentals & SalesKootenay Savings Credit UnionKootenay Co-OpSlocan Village MarketNelson & District Credit UnionTransformation Development\n\nOrganizers acknowledge that we will gather on snʕickstx tmxʷúlaʔxʷ (Sinixt territory) and give gratitude to this land and its waters. We wish to continue to build connections\, with ourselves\, with each other and with Mother Earth. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/harmony-festival/ LOCATION:Slocan Beach\, Village of Slocan\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174534/harmony-3Okzaa.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Treehugger Retreats and Events Society":MAILTO:TREEHUGGERSOCIETYBC@OUTLOOK.COM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250618T170225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T001713Z UID:16952-1750593600-1750618800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:FrancoFête 2025: catapult\, bocce and guinguette! DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Francofête 2025! \nJoin us on June 22nd from 12 to 7 pm at Lakeside Park for a day packed with French culture and community spirit. Dive into a bocce tournament\, join an epic poutine-eating contest\, sip on delicious drinks from our guinguette-style bar\, and enjoy a slam poetry performance. It’s a family-friendly event that’s completely free — come and celebrate with us! Discover the richness of the French language and the warmth of francophone Visit afko.ca/francofete-2025 for more details. Let’s make it a day to remember! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/francofete-2025-catapult-bocce-and-guinguette/ LOCATION:Lakeside Park\, 1900 Lakeside Dr.\, Nelson\, V1L 5S4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,French Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174528/Creation-sans-titre-1-dA4Nsz.png ORGANIZER;CN="AFKO –%3B Association Francophone des Kootenays Ouest":MAILTO:coordination@afko.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250604T184607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T003226Z UID:16302-1750856400-1750860000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Wednesday 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!\n\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.\n\nWednesday Bunker tours run seasonally from June to September. Saturday Bunker tours are offered year-round. Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/wednesday-bunker-tours-10/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174553/IMG_2807-copy-qXUm5k.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250531T013939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T234714Z UID:16016-1750964400-1750978800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:TROPICAL GETDOWN DESCRIPTION:Join us for an electrifying night where rhythm\, movement\, and community come alive with Latin and Caribbean flair! \nWe’ll kick things off with a 30-minute Dancehall/Reggaeton intro class — perfect for all levels — where you’ll learn signature moves and feel the pulse of the islands and the streets. It’s the perfect warm-up to set the vibe for the night.\nThen get ready as DJ Dubconscious and DJ F4therhood take over the decks\, blending Latin and Caribbean beats that will keep you dancing non-stop. From tropical rhythms to spicy transitions\, it’s going to be a night of pure fuego and irresistible energy on the dance floor!\nAs the night builds\, brace yourself for a smoking hot performance by the fierce Tapatia Collective Ladies Team an exclusive presentation of the choreography they’ll be taking to Mexico City. This is your chance to witness the piece before it hits the international stage\, and rally behind these powerful performers as they represent with style\, strength\, and pure dancehall fire.\n Come for the class. Stay for the vibes. Celebrate the culture. Support the movement.  URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/tropical-getdown/ LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20174605/tropical-gg4LQx.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tapatia Collective":MAILTO:Info@tapatiacollective.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250627T052532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T233214Z UID:17203-1751047200-1751058000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:ArtWalk 2025 Opening Night DESCRIPTION:Join the Nelson District Arts Council for the annual ArtWalk Opening night on Friday\, June 27th. Wander the street checking out the art at over 20 venues\, listen to music and be entertained as you stroll. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/artwalk-2025-opening-night-2/ LOCATION:Downtown Nelson\, Various\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174516/artwalk-rbDu61.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson &%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@ndac.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250618T170202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T233214Z UID:17003-1751052600-1751063400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Kootenay Burlesque Festival DESCRIPTION:Get ready to be dazzled\, delighted\, and downright enchanted as the 6th Annual Kootenay Burlesque Festival returns to Nelson on June 27 and 28 at the iconic Capitol Theatre. Presented by local producer and performer Vesper Valentine\, this premier weekend event offers two distinct showcase nights celebrating the sensuality\, artistry\, and spectacle of burlesque and variety performance. \nFriday\, June 27 – The Dirty & Nerdy Show\nStep into a seductive realm where intellect meets irresistible allure. This cheeky\, geeky night features acts that blend pop culture\, fantasy\, and risqué brilliance in a celebration of all things naughty and nerdy. \nSaturday\, June 28 – The Sparkle & Sass Soirée\nAn opulent evening of glitz\, glam\, and grandeur\, this showcase brings together burlesque royalty and world-class variety performers. Expect feathers\, rhinestones\, sass\, and spectacle \n\nWith Headliners:Qween Qwan – the #1 most influential burlesque performer in the world and winner of Most Dazzling from the Burlesque Hall of FameEros Sea  from New OreleansRaphael De La Getto from Colorado\nDaft Hunk from Nelson\, BC\n\nFeature Performers:Maverick from VancouverPoseidon Davenport from New Orleans \n\n\nSpecial Invited GuestLady Sapphire Noir \n\n\nMore than 40 additional performers from across North America will round out the festival with a mix of burlesque\, aerials\, circus\, drag\, and vaudeville variety across two themed nights. The weekend also features educational workshops led by professional touring artists. Open to all levels\, workshops will be held on Saturday\, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Intuit Movement Studio. \nTickets and Pricing\nAdvance tickets are $33 per night\, or $38 at the door.\nAttend both nights for only $25 per show with a weekend pass.\nTickets are available online or in person at the Capitol Theatre.For full festival details and workshop registration\, visit: www.kootenayburlesquefestival.com URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-burlesque-festival-5/ LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174520/compressed_image-XYo3pg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vesper Valentine":MAILTO:vespervalentinexo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250331T192838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T001714Z UID:13571-1751108400-1751112000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Saturday 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!\n\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.\n\nClick on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free! (https://form-can.keela.co/bunker-tours) URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-86/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/09/20182335/17-UdtcgC.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250618T170155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T001715Z UID:17005-1751139000-1751149800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Kootenay Burlesque Festival DESCRIPTION:Get ready to be dazzled\, delighted\, and downright enchanted as the 6th Annual Kootenay Burlesque Festival returns to Nelson on June 27 and 28 at the iconic Capitol Theatre. Presented by local producer and performer Vesper Valentine\, this premier weekend event offers two distinct showcase nights celebrating the sensuality\, artistry\, and spectacle of burlesque and variety performance. \nFriday\, June 27 – The Dirty & Nerdy Show\nStep into a seductive realm where intellect meets irresistible allure. This cheeky\, geeky night features acts that blend pop culture\, fantasy\, and risqué brilliance in a celebration of all things naughty and nerdy. \nSaturday\, June 28 – The Sparkle & Sass Soirée\nAn opulent evening of glitz\, glam\, and grandeur\, this showcase brings together burlesque royalty and world-class variety performers. Expect feathers\, rhinestones\, sass\, and spectacle \n\nWith Headliners:Qween Qwan – the #1 most influential burlesque performer in the world and winner of Most Dazzling from the Burlesque Hall of FameEros Sea  from New OreleansRaphael De La Getto from Colorado\nDaft Hunk from Nelson\, BC\n\nFeature Performers:Maverick from VancouverPoseidon Davenport from New Orleans \n\n\nSpecial Invited GuestLady Sapphire Noir \n\n\nMore than 40 additional performers from across North America will round out the festival with a mix of burlesque\, aerials\, circus\, drag\, and vaudeville variety across two themed nights. The weekend also features educational workshops led by professional touring artists. Open to all levels\, workshops will be held on Saturday\, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Intuit Movement Studio. \nTickets and Pricing\nAdvance tickets are $33 per night\, or $38 at the door.\nAttend both nights for only $25 per show with a weekend pass.\nTickets are available online or in person at the Capitol Theatre.For full festival details and workshop registration\, visit: www.kootenayburlesquefestival.com URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-burlesque-festival-4/ LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174520/compressed_image-XYo3pg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vesper Valentine":MAILTO:vespervalentinexo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250612T000441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T234821Z UID:16777-1751198400-1751216400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Can Jam Link Up Jamaican Food and Music Festival Fundraiser for KERPA DESCRIPTION:Join us at Millennium Park and Ponds in Castlegar\, BC for live music and Jamaican food to raise funds for local charity KERPA! \n\n\nYou’re invited to a family fun day at Millennium Park and Ponds in Castlegar BC this Canada Day long weekend! Enjoy Jamaican cuisine and music\, along with vendors for a fantastic fundraiser. Partial proceeds will be awarded to KERPA\, we thank you all for your support and generosity in providing extra medical assistance to Castlegar and surrounding areas. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/can-jam-link-up-jamaican-food-and-music-festival-fundraiser-for-kerpa/ LOCATION:Millenium Park\, 509 1 Avenue\, Castlegar\, BC\, V1N 2R3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174533/canjam-roTiXN.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Can Jam Link Up":MAILTO:basilfuller@ymail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250702T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250702T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165446 CREATED:20250403T185248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T234716Z UID:13722-1751446800-1751457600@www.wkartscouncil.com 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-20/ LOCATION:J.B. Fletcher Store Museum\, 3602 Sutton Street\, Ainsworth\, BC\, V0G 1A0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182158/IMG_1102-16yh8u.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="J.B. Fletcher Store Museum":MAILTO:jbfletcherstore@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250702T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250702T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165447 CREATED:20250604T184603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T234719Z UID:16305-1751461200-1751464800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Wednesday 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!\n\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.\n\nWednesday Bunker tours run seasonally from June to September. Saturday Bunker tours are offered year-round. Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/wednesday-bunker-tours-9/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/06/20174553/IMG_2807-copy-qXUm5k.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250703T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250703T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165447 CREATED:20250527T011949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T003323Z UID:15529-1751569200-1751576400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Taghum Hall Presents: Showman and Coole DESCRIPTION:SHOWMAN AND COOLESuper-Deluxe Fiddle\, Banjo\, and Song \nWith over two decades of collaboration in acclaimed bands like The Foggy Hogtown Boys and The Lonesome Ace Stringband\, John Showman and Chris Coole bring a deep\, intuitive musical connection to their duo performances. Their sound blends old-time\, bluegrass\, and folk\, weaving together classics from John Hartford and Hank Williams with original tunes full of heart and grit. \nWhether delivering fiery fiddle tunes or poignant songs\, Showman and Coole create music that’s both timeless and personal. They’ve graced stages across North America and Europe\, from Merlefest to the John Hartford Memorial Festival. Their 2022 releases\, Afield and Much Further Out than Inevitable\, showcase the depth of their artistry and reverence for tradition. \n“Showman is one of the very best and most influential fiddle players in Canada.” — Steve Pritchard\, CIUT 89.5 FM“Coole…establishes himself as a gripping songwriter.” — Roddy Campbell\, Penguin Eggs Magazine URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/taghum-hall-presents-showman-and-coole/ LOCATION:Taghum Hall\, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd\, Nelson\, V1L 6Y4 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250706 DTSTAMP:20260403T165447 CREATED:20250527T011949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T000213Z UID:15523-1751673600-1751759999@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Balfour Daze 2025! DESCRIPTION:Balfour Daze returns Saturday\, July 5\, at Balfour Playing Fields with a full day of fun\, food and entertainment for all ages! Enjoy a by-donation pancake breakfast\, then explore artisan vendors\, live music\, kids’ activities and fire truck demos. The music lineup features Kootenay Garage Youth Band\, Quilombera\, Chloe Albert\, White Lightning\, and Heavy Airship. Celebrate community spirit with neighbours\, family and friends at this vibrant summer festival that captures all the things that make Balfour special. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/balfour-daze-2025/ LOCATION:Balfour Playing Field\, Charles Street\, Balfour\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20175249/balfour-6G6d7Z.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Balfour Recreation Committee":MAILTO:balfourdaze@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831 DTSTAMP:20260403T165447 CREATED:20250718T174959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T174959Z UID:18019-1751673600-1756598399@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:true nature • an environmental group exhibit DESCRIPTION:Bringing a voice to the environment\, nature\, and humanity’s relationship with it.\nAs we face climate challenges and work to deepen our connections and regenerative practices\, a story is conveyed through the eyes of 4 artists.\nBarbara Brown • www.BarbaraBrownArt.com\nChristopher Mcholm • https://www.instagram.com/chris.mcholm/\nSam Strachan • http://www.alkemyarttherapy.com/\nChrystyna Bykowa • www.BYKOWA.com\nEach artist expresses their relationship and inspiration derived from nature through their work. On exhibit for the months of July and August\, 2025. Gallery 444 is excited to bring forth a collective portrait\, sparking discussions\, as to how we may inform and influence our progress towards achieving planetary balance.\n*** For online payment $12 includes service fee\n*** Alternatively $10 e-transfer to somasoundstudio444@gmail.com or cash at door URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/true-nature-an-environmental-group-exhibit/ LOCATION:Gallery 444\, 448 Baker St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/07/20174428/493347970_719300621052599_5807068675969131657_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250705T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250705T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165447 CREATED:20250407T183626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T000216Z UID:13815-1751713200-1751716800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Saturday 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!\n\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.\n\nClick on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free! (https://form-can.keela.co/bunker-tours) URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-87/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/09/20182335/17-UdtcgC.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165447 CREATED:20250527T011949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T234718Z UID:15530-1751914800-1751922000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Taghum Hall Presents: Alison Luthmers DESCRIPTION:Alison LuthmersCanadian-American Baroque Violinist \nAlison Luthmers is a dynamic and sought-after Baroque violinist\, celebrated for her expressive playing and adventurous programming. She performs internationally as a leader\, soloist\, and chamber musician with ensembles such as Concerto Copenhagen\, Barokksolistene\, Arte dei Suonatori\, and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Her upcoming solo debut—Assaggi by Johan Helmich Roman—will be released by Rubicon Classics in April 2025. \nA founding member of the Bellevue String Quartet\, Scandinavia’s only full-time period instrument quartet\, Luthmers engages audiences with imaginative and intimate concerts. She is also the artistic director of BookJam\, a Malmö-based concert series blending chamber music with literature in a cozy bookstore setting. \nWith a background in both modern and Baroque violin\, and a keen interest in the intersections of folk\, early music\, and dance\, Luthmers continues to shape a vibrant and distinctive career on stages across Europe and North America. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/taghum-hall-presents-alison-luthmers/ LOCATION:Taghum Hall\, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd\, Nelson\, V1L 6Y4 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR