Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-06-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, 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 board games and ashtrays, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.
Email info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!

Lost Cat! w/Bessie Wapp
2024-06-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E4, Canada
LOST CAT! (≈ㅇᆽㅇ≈)♡
Final Event #5: Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
All Aboard the Loop Station! with Bessie Wapp
*◡* Free! No registration required.
Musician, theatre artist and educator Bessie Wapp welcomes all in a supportive and playful environment to let your voice join with others in creating on-the-spot improvised grooves, textures, and flights of fancy! Using a looping station we’ll build up layers of sound to create original soundscapes together – and hear how every voice adds a unique beauty to the whole.
This program is generously supported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance ♡(ﾐ ᵕ̣̣̣̣̣̣ ﻌ ᵕ̣̣̣̣̣̣ ﾐ)ﾉ

Ebb & Flow
2024-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, V1N 4K2
Join the Twin Rivers Community Choir for an evening of music and song, with Ebb & Flow!
See poster for details!
Adults $15 (in advance) / $20 at the door
Students $10 any time
Advance tickets available (cash only) at:
Mountain High Lighting & Trowelex in Castlegar, or buy online at:
https://ticketscandy.com/e/twin-rivers-community-choir-presents-ebb-and-flow-4820

Live Music + 16mm Film Screening
2024-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Former Japanese United Church, 212 7th Ave, New Denver
Kootenay Moving Pictures in partnership with Vancouver’s Echo Park Center North are pleased to offer a free community event at the former Japanese United Church in New Denver!!

Sunday June 9
Free screening with music & bingo, bring your own snacks
former Japanese United Church, 212 7th Ave
Doors 7pm, Music 7:30, Screening 8pm
Music by Lisa Marr and Friends (formerly of the band CUB)
Screening films on 16mm by Nelson’s Siloën Daley, Vancouver’s Lisa Marr and Paolo Davanzo among others. Some of the artists will be in attendance to present their work and will talk about filmmaking as an art medium!
The films selected celebrate play and community, proudly incorporate a love of living things, highlight deep personal expression, and promote positive change through actions. The programming is aimed at a general audience with a run-time of an average feature film.
Artists in attendance:
Siloën Daley is a Kootenay kid who founded Carbon Arc Cinema, a community art house in Halifax as well as the Animation Festival of Halifax. She loves community building through the arts.
Paolo Davanzo is a filmmaker, educator and one of the co-founders of the Echo Park Film Center in 2001. He believes in the power of cinema and storytelling to bring love and hope to the world.
Lisa Marr loves making movies and music with communities all over the world. She’s been part of the Echo Park Film Center Family since 2001.

Mug Night | 2 Week Pottery Class
2024-06-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
At the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre
Create a unique, one-of-a-kind mug in this two-week workshop! You’ll be guided through the entire process, from hand building and embellishing to trimming and glazing. No prior pottery experience is needed to join our Mug Night, making this an ideal introduction to pottery. Whether you’re crafting a gift, exploring a new hobby, or simply looking for a fun night out, this class is perfect for you!

Instruction by Sherry Cheriton from Sheramic
11 & 18 June, 6pm – 9pm
Your fired mugs will be ready for pickup on July 2nd
RVAC Pottery Studio, 320 Wilson st.
Open to teens & adults
$75 per person, all materials included

Clay is cherished for its endless possibilities. Your handmade mug can be sleek, silly, sentimental, or anything in between. Perhaps you want to create something more sculptural to fully explore the potentials of handbuilding. Or maybe you prefer to let your glaze work shine with lovingly hand-painted designs.

Summer Kicks: The Kootenay Renegades with Holly Hyatt & Jon Burden
2024-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Keith King Park, 1501 Maple Dr., Golden, BC
Holly Hyatt and Jon Burden have morphed from an acoustic blues duo to an electric quartet that performs with a powerful blend of grit, soul, and rock.
Award-winning vocalist-bassist Holly Hyatt and vocalist-guitarist Jon Burden have played Golden a few times already, but never like this!
What used to be an internationally acclaimed acoustic blues duo who performed with Harry Manx and Jim Byrnes has transformed into the Kootenay Renegades, a hard-driving and very electric quartet that performs a heady mix of roots and blues as well as catchy rock classics and some tasty originals. With the addition of drummer Steve Wilson and Marty Carter on sax and flute, these four superb musicians plug in and let rip with a powerful blend of blues grit, soul, and fiery rock. Jon is rated an “extraordinary” guitarist by the Smoky Mountain Blues Society, while Holly’s honey-rich vocals “captivate the listener” (Blues Blog USA). Better not miss these guys!
Featuring Local talent: Unusual Suspects

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-06-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-26 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Christie Lee’s Hall, 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, V1L3L3, 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 all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.

Tango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.

Please bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.

5$ donation

Where to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave., in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.

Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6
Maps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it!

‘We Love a Parade!’ installation launch
2024-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum is officially launching a new permanent installation of We Love a Parade! featuring a localized timeline of events, images, and curatorial statements provided by Nelson Museum Curator Arin Fay, and Research Assistant Adrian Dunkerson.

The launch takes place on Thursday, June 13 from 5-7pm at the Museum, and will feature a screening of the 10-minute trailer for the documentary Queering the Interior, as well as an introduction from the film’s director Amy Bohigian, and a tour of the Queer Archives by Michael Wicks.

Refreshments will be provided by Kootenay Kombucha, Sprout Plant-Based Eatery, L&C French Bakery, and the Kootenay Co-op. Thank you to these incredible local businesses, and to the Columbia Basin Trust for supporting this celebration!

The event is free and open to the public. Happy Pride!

Drop in Art Nights | FREE
2024-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
Looking for a creative space to meet new people and make something? Have a project you’ve been meaning to work on? Join us for our free drop-in art nights! These relaxed evenings are open to everyone so bring your art supplies, a drink, a snack, and come get creative! These evening are a fantastic way to make time for your art.
The gallery will have some basic supplies on hand, like scissors and brushes, however artists are expected to be self sufficient and bring their own supplies. In the past participants have worked on everything from illustrations and paintings, to fishing flies and mending projects. We welcome all forms of creative expression, just please avoid brining any projects that are overly loud or smelly.
– The second Thursday of the month 7pm – 9pm
– June 13, July 11, August 8, & September 12
– The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, Kitchen Studio, 320 Wilson st
– Entrance is via the undercover area on the left hand side of the building
– Please leave the space clean for the next person
– All welcome, no bookings required

Kootenay Resilience Festival: Food Forum
2024-06-15 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kaslo Front Street Park, Kaslo, BC
The Kootenay Resilience Festival leverages the power of music to bring people together in order to foster critical action. As part of the festival’s Food Forum taking place at Front Street Park in Kaslo, attendees will be treated to performances by country star Shaela Miller and the vibrant DJ Raya Sun. Miller’s evolution in the music scene, marked by her soulful voice and sincere stage presence, brings a fresh sonic exploration, while DJ Raya Sun infuses the atmosphere with celebratory bliss through her eclectic mix of feel-good tunes. Beyond the musical offerings, the festival serves as a platform for dialogue and learning, with experts delving into topics like local growing, permaculture, and regenerative agriculture, paving the way for discussions on sustainable food strategies.

2nd Annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition
2024-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
This exciting community event will boast a runway style trash fashion show and art expo of designs crafted from post consumer waste and upcycled materials by artists and designers of all ages and skill levels. This unique affair will also highlight a variety of music, dance and theatrical performances by some local gems, including the likes of the RhythmDance Trash Orchestra, among others. Tickets are $20, adults, $17.50 for youth and available at the Capitol Theatre.

Open Mic
2024-06-15 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Slocan Lake Arts Centre, 408 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC, V0G 1S0
Hosted by Jeff Bonner, this licensed evening of performances will be a delight and full of surprises! Come to play, or simply to enjoy the local talents.
Event takes place in our Slocan Lake Arts Center: 408 4th Street, Silverton BC
This happens every 3rd Saturday of the month!

2024 Sinixt Canoe Journey Nelson Stop
2024-06-16 - 2024-06-17 | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
The Nelson stop of the Canoe Journey offers community members the chance to paddle alongside the traditional dugout canoes, discover the secrets of nature in our medicinal plant workshop, and enjoy live performances by Sinixt Members.
The Canoe Journey is a powerful assertion of the belief that Indigenous peoples of the region are stewards of the river and the salmon—one of their first foods. This journey highlights the vital connection between their language, culture, and the natural environment.
This event offers a transformative opportunity for the (Sinixt) Snayckstx/Arrow Lakes and Colville people (Snʕayckstx and Sxʷyʔiłp) to reconnect with their language, traditional territories, and waterways. The Salmon Ceremony, a traditional and spiritual practice, addresses the needs of both the people and the environment. This may be one of the most significant moments in history to amplify the Indigenous community’s voice regarding our shared responsibility to the land, waters, and natural environment.
Last year’s journey spanned 272 miles, from the Head Waters of the Columbia River at Revelstoke and Two Rivers, Washington, on the Spokane Indian Reservation, culminating at the Kettle Falls Fishery and traditional Salmon Ceremony site.
This year’s sponsors are:
Columbia Power Corporation, West Kootenay Regional Arts Council, Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery, The Capitol Theatre, Real Estate Foundation of BC, The Nelson Chamber of Commerce, Lalin Vocal Ensemble, Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism, VIDEA, BC Arts Council, The City of Nelson, Canadian Heritage, The Hume Hotel.
Below is a full list of free community opportunities. Be sure to find the separate events on this website for the Plant Workshop (taking place upstairs at The Station) and the afternoon and evening events (taking place at the Capitol Theatre) to register and/or get free tickets!
June 16
Morning
Paddlers arrive at Lakeside Park (across from concession building)
Craft tables at Lakeside Park – Rotary Shelter
10:00AM – NOON – Indigenous Plant Workshop @ at THE INNOVATION CENTRE ON THE MAIN FLOOR OF “THE STATION” (91 Baker Street)
TO REGISTER, PLEASE SEE SEPARATE EVENT ON THIS WEBSITE
Led by: Faith Zacharle and Rob Crandall
Join us for a hands-on plant fibre processing and traditional medicine making workshop led by Sinixt knowledgeable keeper Faith Zacherle and native plant specialist Rob Crandall. Learn about traditional plant uses and their significance to the Sinixt people. This workshop is a unique opportunity to connect with indigenous culture and deepen your understanding of local flora.
This event is free and open to all members of the public to attend, however space is limited to 25 participants, so sign up soon to secure your spot!
3:00PM – 5:00PM – Canoe Journey: Afternoon Event @ the Capitol Theatre
FOR FREE TICKETS, PLEASE SEE SEPARATE EVENT ON THIS WEBSITE
Introduction Janice Morrison, Mayor
Welcome by Shelly Boyd and Cindy Marchand
Film screening: Resist Reframe
Film screening: Beyond Bigbie
Storyteller: Dan Nanamkin
Spoken Word Artist and Poet: Stevey Seymour
Film screening: Scattered Roots
Spoken word artist James Pakootas
Film screening: Calling the Salmo Home
Film screening: Canoe Journey
Q&A with Filmmaker Derrick LaMere
7:00PM – 8:30PM Canoe Journey: Evening Event @ the Capitol Theatre
Concert: Tony Louie with James Pakootas and CarliAnn Forthun Bruner (multi-media presentation, “Coming Home”)
FOR FREE TICKETS, PLEASE SEE SEPARATE EVENT ON THIS WEBSITE
Introduction for event: Brittny Anderson
Welcome by Shelly Boyd and Cindy Marchand
Spoken Word Artist: James Pakootas
Singer/Songwriter: Tony Louie
June 17
10:00AM – NOON
10:00AM: meet at Lakeside Park and paddle to view pictographs and hold ceremony – Community is invited to join in/on non-motorized boats/boards, launch point for Sinixt canoes at Lakeside Park or end of airfield at Nelson Recycling Depot (Lakeside Drive) depending on weather.

Blooms & Brushes
2024-06-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Eric Mackinnon Park, Corner of 18th Avenue North & 8th Street North
Cranbrook Arts is partnering up with Community Connections for a free outdoor art event at the Public Produce Garden!
We will be painting ceramic flowers to create a permanent art installation on the garden fence.

Fun Field Festival
2024-06-21 | Hartley Lake Road
A brand new one-day festival in the mountains near Fernie.
Fun Field Festival will feature 2 stages of live music & DJ’s – arts – crafts – games – local foodtrucks – camping – firespinning – and plenty of fun times!
BELLA CAT • BROTHERHOOD OF LOST SOULS • CORVESSA & GEO • DINGO STARR • DOGGONE BROTHERS • DOROTHY • DUBCONSCIOUS • DUKES OF PECTIN • ELECTRIC BLANKET BAND CLUB • GARUDA • HEADWALL • NAY TARON • PHILLY WONKA • RUBBER TYRE PEEP SHOW • THE BANNED
Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of a brand new family friendly festival. It’s a place where you can be yourself, express your love for music, and connect with like-minded individuals. Experience a magical musical mountain festival and celebrate the solstice!

National Indigenous People’s Day at the Rossland Museum
2024-06-21 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Drop by the Museum – we’re open by donation all day! Check out our discovery kit about Indigenous basketry of the region, listen to recordings of oral history stories from Sinixt knowledge-keepers, and watch our new short film, Learning mxiɬp.

National Indigenous Peoples Day
2024-06-22 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Centennial Park Picnic Pavilion, 905 Birch St, Creston
The Creston Valley Public Library has teamed up with the Yaqan Nuki People’s Heritage Society to present an afternoon celebrating traditional stick games and learning about Ktunaxa culture.
Join us for a fun afternoon learning about traditional Yaqan Nuki stick games and a chance to make a customized set to take and play at home!
All supplies provided, free to participate!

Peter’s Day at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre
2024-06-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Doukohbors gather on Peter’s Day (Petrov Den’) to commemorate the Burning of Arms, which took place in Russia in 1895. The Burning of Arms event ultimately reaffirmed the Doukhobors’ commitment to pacifism as many Doukhobors laid whatever weaponry they owned in a community bonfire. At the DDC, Peter’s Day is observed through a community gathering, featuring the singing of hymns, as well as a vegetarian picnic lunch, and an afternoon speaker series.

St Jean Baptiste Day at the Rossland Museum
2024-06-24 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Join us at the Museum at 2 pm to plant Quebec’s provincial flower, blue flag irises, in our garden. The Museum will be open by donation – with themed crafts all day!

National Multiculturalism Day at the Rossland Museum
2024-06-27 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
We’ll be open by donation all day with some special displays featuring the history and historical wrongs experienced by Chinese Canadians, voting rights and suffrage, Indigenous basketry of the region, and more. Check out our temporary art exhibit “From the Vault” and contribute to our community art wall!

20/40 Sketch Comedy Show – June Edition
2024-06-28 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Join us at The Royal on June 28th for the high-energy 20/40 Sketch Comedy Show! Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the show kicks off at 8:00 PM sharp. Experience the excitement of 20 sketches in just 40 minutes, with the twist that YOU get to choose the order! Grab your tickets in advance, and don’t miss out on this unique, interactive comedy experience!

Tickets: Advance: $15 or at the door $20
Link to Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/mXsDkEN9GMWa3Ueb/
Buy your tickets at https://www.theroyalnelson.com/events

ArtWalk Nelson Opening Night #1
2024-06-29 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Downtown Nelson, Various, BC, Canada
The Nelson and District Arts Council invites you to hit the streets and celebrate the 36th annual ArtWalk. Wander the streets taking in the amazing talent of over 40 artists at 30 unique venues, where singers, dancers, musicians, and more will entertain you and all the other art lovers as you discover the diversity of talent. The first opening is on Saturday, June 29th from 6-9pm. This is a free, family-friendly event.
Maps will be available at participating businesses, local cafes and shops, and the Nelson Visitor Centre.
You can also find the map online here: https://ndac.ca/programs/artwalk/

Canada Day in Rossland
2024-07-01 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Mark your calendars for another amazing celebration! We are once again hosting Rossland’s Canada Day celebrations at the Museum. We’ll be open with an amazing line-up of activities, ceremony, cake, and live music from 11 am to 4 pm. Check out our games and activities, grab some tacos, hot dogs, and a cold drink, and settle down to enjoy the show. The ceremony starts at 12 noon, but the bouncy castle will open at 11, so don’t wait! Entry by donation.
Check out our website rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2024/canada-day – we’ll be updating it with a full schedule as details are confirmed.
We’re looking for volunteers to help with the events and for community groups/local businesses to set up info booths and kiosks on the lawn. Get in touch with Fiona at admin@ rosslandmuseum.ca to sign up!
This event is funded in part by the Government of Canada, Teck Trail Operations, Tourism Rossland, and the Columbia Basin Trust.

Mountain Mosaic: Festival of the Arts 2024
2024-07-01 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Pynelogs Cultural Centre & Park, 1720 4 Ave, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0
CV Arts is thrilled to be bringing back Mountain Mosaic to the Columbia Valley community!
We’re hosting a free party in the park and everyone is invited to celebrate local art and culture!
Following the Invermere Canada Day Parade, Join us at Pynelogs Cultural Centre Park for local live music from:
Blitzen Coast • Tryg Strand and the Band • OIN • Second Winds Brass Band • Rhythm by Nature Community Drumming •
Blackstar Studios Live Community Mural • Purcell Mountain Painters Gallery Exhibition • Face Painting • Inflatable Carnival • Family Fun Entertainment and Activities • Food Trucks • Artisan Market • 50/50 Draw • And so much more…
None of this would be possible without the generous support of:
Columbia Basin Trust
District of Invermere
Travel Columbia Valley
Black Star Studios
FarOut Gear Rentals
Invermere Home Hardware
Fehr Seasons HVAC
Cris Leonard @ Royal LePage – Rockies West Realty

Tea & Textiles
2024-07-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | J.B. Fletcher Store Museum, 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, V0G 1A0, 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.
