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Community Square Dance!

JV Humphries Elementary-Secondary 500 6th St, Kaslo, BC, Canada

This Community Square Dance at J.V. Humphries (Kaslo) is a community builder and school fundraiser. Big shout-out and thank you to our talented caller and local musicians for their support: Louis Bockner, Yvonne Boyd, Aurora Smith, Reid Smith, Roger Luckey and Kit Ashenhurst. This promises to be a fun and wholesome evening for all ages. […]

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

3rd Annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition

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

Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition -3.0 haute adjective fashionably elegant or high-class. Presented by R.A.D. Rhythm, Art and Dance Society, Nelson’s Third annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition returns to the Capitol Theatre stage for one night only. A community celebration of “high class trash”, this lively event features innovative designs […]

$23

Join the Friends of the Nelson Public Library

Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

The Friends of the Library are dedicated to helping the Nelson Public Library through successful booksales and other creative fundraising efforts live trivia nights, with the funds going to new books, necessary technologies, furnishings and program supplies. Join us: New members are welcome! It’s a great way to meet people and contribute to a vital and […]

2025 NMAG Annual General Meeting

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

Join the board of directors to share in the triumphs and tribulations of 2024 and look toward the next year at the NMAG annual general meeting. Attendees will be invited to participate in a discussion about the future museum update, enjoy refreshments and participate in an artist trading card maker space. This event is open […]

Free

ELVIS: The Vegas Years

Charles Bailey Theatre 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, Canada

Get ready to be all shook up! “ELVIS: The Vegas Years” is a spectacular musical journey that celebrates the unforgettable Vegas era of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. Featuring a stunning array of costumes, dazzling choreography, and, of course, the legendary music that made Elvis a household name, this show promises an […]

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC

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

Open Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others! message @kootenaycomedy on instagram to sign up!

$5

Still Life workshop w/ Cath McIntosh

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

Catherine McIntosh is your instructor for this 2-part still life painting workshop. Bring your own objects to paint or use the items on hand.  Pre-registration is required and is $50+GST for non-members and $40+GST for Museum members, all painting materials are provided. Space is limited so register early! Register here.

$40 – $50

Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue: Volume II

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

After selling out the Capitol Theatre in November 2024 with the premiere of Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue, we’re back—bigger, bolder, and weirder than ever. This show is a love letter to the phrase “Keep Nelson Weird.” It’s a live show packed with fast-paced, scripted comedy. Each scene is short, sharp, and completely original—written and performed […]

$29.00

STAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE! FUNDRAISER, LIVE MUSIC & DANCE PARTY

Eagles Hall 641 baker street, Nelson, BC, Canada

STAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE ! “From Turtle Island To Palestine, Colonization Is A Crime!” A night of LIVE politically conscious music and dance, to fundraise for the Autonomous Sinixt and Nelson4Palestine (supporting their sponsorships of 2 children in Gaza, who were orphaned by the Zionist Israel’s military during the ongoing genocide). ———————- EVENT DETAILS: ——————— […]

$10 – $20

Kaslo May Days

Downtown Kaslo Kaslo

The 2025 Festival will take place May 17 to May 19, 2025. Whether you’re new to Kaslo, a long-time local, or back for a visit over the Victoria Day long weekend, Kaslo May Days feels like coming home. May Days—a celebration of the return of summer—has been part of the fabric of this community since […]

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