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  • “Uno” by Raul Pous Facha

    VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

    Meet Raul: Architect, Artist, and Digital Fabrication Visionary “I’m Raul, an architect and artist of Mexican origin, now based in Canada since 2022. My lifelong fascination with materials and manufacturing techniques has deeply influenced my approach to design. While I’ve always appreciated the artistry and individuality of handmade products, I’ve also recognized the challenges they […]

  • ArtWalk 2025 Opening Night

    Downtown Nelson Various, BC, Canada

    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.

    Free
  • kt̓kmin uɬ c̓ik̓ʷm (mark and make light) Opening Reception

    Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

    The public are invited to attend the Opening Reception of kt̓kmin uɬ c̓ik̓ʷm (mark and make light), on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The artists will be in attendance. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission is free. Axel-Strain and Van Stone will be in artists-in-residence at Oxygen Art Centre from June 22, […]

  • Wednesday 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 […]

    $8
  • true nature • an environmental group exhibit

    Gallery 444 448 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Canada

    Bringing a voice to the environment, nature, and humanity's relationship with it. As we face climate challenges and work to deepen our connections and regenerative practices, a story is conveyed through the eyes of 4 artists. Barbara Brown • www.BarbaraBrownArt.com Christopher Mcholm • https://www.instagram.com/chris.mcholm/ Sam Strachan • http://www.alkemyarttherapy.com/ Chrystyna Bykowa • www.BYKOWA.com Each artist expresses […]

  • Wednesday 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 […]

    $8
  • Wednesday 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 […]

    $8
  • Starbelly Jam Music Festival

    Crawford Bay

    NOT TOO BIG, NOT TOO SMALL… Starbelly Jam is a special festival; great entertainment, great food, great people, lots of happy kids and room to play — we’ve deliberately steered the festival away from getting too big or becoming too crowded; this festival’s success is all about the celebration of life through music, friendship and […]

  • Opening Reception: kt̓kmin uɬ c̓ik̓ʷm (mark and make light)

    Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

    Join us at our Opening Reception for kt̓kmin uɬ c̓ik̓ʷm (mark and make light), an exhibition by artists Manuel Axel-Strain and Kalli Van Stone, on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Oxygen Art Centre.   The artists, Manny + Kalli, will be in attendance and we’re very excited to share the new body of work they develop […]

    Free
  • Cafe Langham: Experiences of an Internment Camp Teacher

    The Langham 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, Canada

    Join us at The Langham Gallery for a special presentation by curator Susan Yatabe as she discusses the exhibit “Experiences of an Internment Camp Teacher.” Discover the incredible story of Kazuko Shinobu, a Nisei teacher who, at just 18, educated Japanese Canadian children while interned in Kaslo. This powerful exhibit shares her journey through historical […]

    Free
  • Tom Wayman Book Launch

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

    Celebrate the extraordinary everyday with Slocan Valley’s Tom Wayman as he launches his new book of poems Out Of The Ordinary at the Nelson Public Library on Saturday, July 19th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

  • Wednesday 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 […]

    $8