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Kootenay Resilience Festival: Food Forum

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 […]

Free

2024 Sinixt Canoe Journey Nelson Stop

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 […]

ArtWalk Nelson Opening Night #1

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 […]

Free

Mountain Mosaic: Festival of the Arts 2024

Pynelogs Cultural Centre & Park 1720 4 Ave, Invermere, BC

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 […]

‘Utopia Unveiled: Intentional Communities in the Kootenays’ exhibition opening

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

The history of communal living is the subject of Utopia Unveiled: Intentional Communities in the Kootenays, the latest history exhibition at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, which opens Friday, July 5 at 7pm and runs through September 28. Utopia Unveiled features artifacts, photographs, and stories from the Shawn Lamb Archives and the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, as well […]

Free

An Evening with Geoff Powter

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

On July 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., award-winning writer, climber, and adventurer Geoff Powter will present a behind-the-scenes look at his new book, Survival is Not Assured: The Life of Climber Jim Donini. Survival is Not Assured launched June 1, 2024 and quickly climbed to the top of the bestseller list in Climbing and Mountaineering […]

$10

Do you want to learn to paint the portrait in oils?

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

Kristy Gordon is teaching a contemporary Portrait Painting Workshop in Nelson July 13th and 14th at 602 Silica Street from 10am to 4pm each day (with a one hour break for lunch). This two-day portrait painting workshop will have an in-depth focus on painting the facial features, as well as how to place them in […]

$410

The Art of Adornment

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

Experience the artistry up close and personal in this exhibition that explores themes of environment, technology and self-expression. Participants of The Art of Adornment designed wearable art for this juried fashion show. Presented in collaboration with the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC). Events and Activities: August 10-11 @ 10am-5pm: Visit the VISAC Gallery […]

Free

Author Event: Joseph Kakwinokanasum

Huckleberry Books Inc 16 9 Ave S, Cranbrook, BC

Named a "Rising Star" by the Writer's Trust of Canada, and described as a "born storyteller," Joseph Kakwinokanasum will be reading from his first novel, My Indian Summer. This event is free, but due to limited space, they ask you reserve your seat by clicking the link here.

July Exhibition Opening

Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke

Join us for an exciting evening as we celebrate the works of six dedicated artists. Enjoy live music, an affordable bar, and great company. Whether you’re a long-time gallery patron or new to Revelstoke’s art scene, this promises to be a fantastic night out! Everyone is welcome to attend this public, family friendly event, no […]

$5

Dance Exploration Workshop at the Harris Ranch

The Harris Ranch New Denver, New Denver

Come join this unique dance exploration workshop in the scenic fields of the Harris Ranch—with dancer  Rachel Harris accompanied by Paul “Garbanzo” Gibbons playing the bamboo flutes. Rachel Harris will guide participants  in a dance exploration over her family’s ranch, combined with storytelling of the land and the role it played during the Internment of […]

Kootenay Resilience Festival: Energy Expo

Kaslo Bay Park Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada

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 Energy Expo beach bash, taking place in Kaslo Bay Park, attendees will be treated to performances by Creek St. Collective (chill/downtempo/experimental/triphop) and Railtown (rock). Beyond the musical offerings, the festival serves […]

Free