West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Robbie Burns Night
2024-01-25 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Taghum Hall’s perennially-popular Robbie Burns Night celebrates the Bard with bagpipes, haggis and fun for auld folk and bairns and everyone in between. This free event requires only the contribution of a bit-o-scran—a potluck dish—and yer fine auld selves.

Winter Carnival
2024-02-03 12:00 - 22:00 | Expo Park, Slocan
A community not-for-profit event!
Family friendly and no alcohol served.
By donation $0 – $50 sliding scale.
Pay-what-you-can/ Pay-it-forward.
All day local Kootenay performers!
12:00 Jasmine Wiley Lu
12:30 Merlin with Harlow Rose
1:00 Mike Meaney
1:30 Kate Smyles
2:30 Barnharmonics
3:00 Puppets on the Move
3:30 Beaten Brass
4:00 Amy Heasman
4:30 Avery Florence with Kevin Welch
5:30 DJ Dubconcious
6:30 The Weavertons
7:30 Chancla Mojada
8:30 Dragon Slayer Fire Dance
9:00 The Gravy Train
And so much more!
*Ice Slide
*Snow sculptures
*Tea Lounge
*Local art
*Fire pits
*Carnival games with prizes hosted by Slocan Valley Youth Network including snow mini golf, rally race, free maple syrup on snow and snow cones, and many more games!
*Raffle prizes including a 2-night gift package for a stay at Halcyon Hotsprings!

Food and Artisan Vendors including:
Oh My Lard
Foodhini
Tasty Times Vegan Eatery
Free workshops too!
Snow sculpting- PM to register!
Lantern making
Wood snowflake painting
Elemental Journey’s Nature Connection with games, songs and mindfulness

And there’s more…
Afterparty dance at The Slocan Legion!
By donation $0- $20
502 Harold Street, 10pm- 1am
No alcohol served

Satellite events around the Village
TBA

We are currently looking for volunteers <3
Duties may include: Promotion, ice slide monitor, shoveling, security, collecting donations, fire caretaker, garbage clean up, and afterparty dance security, reception and clean up.
Email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com for more info.

BC Family Day at the Museum
2024-02-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Get ready for BC Family Day – we’re gearing up for an incredible celebration at the Museum on Sunday, February 18th, from 10 am to 4 pm with a snow-filled family day extravaganza! Explore our snow maze, race down our tobogganing hill, unleash your creativity with snow painting, and build the perfect snowman. Try out our family-friendly crafts and warm up by the campfire as we treat you to delicious maple taffy, hot chocolate, and hot apple cider. To top it all off, snuggle down for a family-friendly film screening in the Cominco theatre. Entry by Donation.

Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2024-03-01 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-04-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Finley’s Bar $ Grill, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band returns to Finley’s Bar and Grill with another night of great dance music- classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry, Little Feat to the Beatles and an ever increasing collection of Kootenay themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.

Après Ski at The Josie Hotel with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2024-03-02 14:00 - 16:30 | The Josie Hotel, 4306 Red Mountain Rd, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Ski in or walk in to The Velvet Restaurant at The Josie Hotel, RED Mountain on Saturday March 2nd for Après Ski with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band. Two sets packed with toe-tapping numbers from Latin America to Liverpool, mellowed out with some down-south blues and Kootenay originals.

Après Ski at The Josie Hotel with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2024-03-31 14:00 - 16:30 | The Josie Hotel, 4306 Red Mountain Rd, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Easter Sunday Surprise!
Ski, walk or hop, hop, hop into The Velvet Restaurant at The Josie Hotel, RED Mountain this Sunday for Après Ski with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band. Danceable toe-tapping classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry and The Beatles plus lively Kootenay themed originals.

May Days 2024
2024-05-18 09:00 - 2024-05-21 16:00 | Vimy Park, Kaslo, BC, Canada
A three day long celebration of the return of summer – May Days takes place Saturday, May 18 through to Monday, May 20th in Kaslo, BC. Events happen all over town including music and vendors in Vimy Park, Logger Sports, the Snow n Shine Car Show, Sk8 Jam and more!

Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2024-05-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Finley’s Bar $ Grill, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band returns to Finley’s Bar and Grill with another night of great dance music- classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry, Little Feat and the Beatles plus an ever increasing collection of Kootenay themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.

Dandelion Festival
2024-05-25 | British Columbia
A one day spring festival to celebrate the well being of ourselves and our communities. Live music, artisan market, amazing workshops, talks fun and interesting activities for everyone.

Canada Day in Rossland
2024-07-01 11:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Elise Boulanger Music in Kaslo
2024-07-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Angry Hen Brewing, 343 Front St, Kaslo, V0G1M0
Come hear the sweet darkness of Elise Boulanger. Hailing from the Coast Salish Lands of Vancouver/Vancouver Island, this Chamber-Pop artist completely captivates audiences with her haunting avalanche of a voice. Deemed as “definitely one to watch” by the Times Colonist, Boulanger is influenced by nature and is sonically reminiscent of Kate Bush.

This concert hosted with the support of Propel Studios – FB event

Doors: 6:30 pm. Show 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

If you are reading this and live in Kaslo, yeah, I’m Haley’s sister

“Mesmerizing” “Captivating” “Theatrical Storyteller”

#EliseBoulanger #KasloBC #KasloMusic #KootenayMusic #Ktunaxa #Okanagan

HARMONY Community Festival on the Beach
2024-07-20 - 2024-07-21 | Slocan Beach, Village of Slocan, Canada
After the major success of our first HARMONY festival, we are so excited to bring it back again!

A non-profit community event A family friendly gathering.No alcohol served.By donation and everyone welcome!$0-$50 sliding scale (pay-what-you-can/ pay-it-forward)

Saturday, July 20th, 11am to 11pm
11:00 Sand Castle Workshop12:00 Accoustic Open Mic1:00 Soniko2:00 Steve Marc – Peace Dance3:00 Jayne Karma Lamo & The Interbeings4:00 Spin the Wheel with Nikki Cole4:30 Gemma Luna5:30 In the Sticks6:30 Jeff Holden7:00 DJ Wax Headroom8:00 Chancla Mojada9:30 Dark Blues Ritual with Pyro Pixies10:30 Full Moon Lakeside Jam
Food Vendors:Rawsa SweetsCheez 2 PleezSarita’s Soul FoodOh My LardJaganath ExpressSweet & StokedDayna’s Tacos

Sunday, July 21st, noon-8pm
12:00 Slocan Community Band1:00 Barnharmonics1:30 Rainbow Hippos2:15 Griff2:45 Merlin3:15 Soul Potion3:45 Rob and Friends4:45 Beaten Brass5:45 Month of Sundays Dance Troupe6:00 Dance Hall & Cumbia w/ DJ Dubconscious
Food vendors:Rawsa SweetsCheez 2 PleezThe GrizzLe Bazar, World FoodSweet & Stoked
All day music from local performers.All workshops are free!KIATA Tea & craft lounge (Batik, collage, sewing, painting, felting)Flower crown makingSock puppet makingFace paintingHulahoopingSlacklinesBouncy castlesWater games w/ prizesVolleyballSand castlesArtisan VendorsRaffle and 50/50 draws
Bring games to share!If you have an idea for a workshop, let us know!

We are looking for volunteers to make this community event a success!Fundraising and promotionSet up, tear down and clean upGarbage and RecyclingVolunteer CoordinatorTreeling Gift CoordinatorWater Games CoordinatorSecurityLifeguardRaffle prize and merchandize tableCollecting donationsShow up, PM or email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com to let us know you want to help.

HARMONY is hosted by non-profit Treehugger Retreats and Events Society and produced by Live Harmonics Sound Science.

Our 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 paying local artists and tradespersons, donating extra revenue to local non-profits, and loaning equipment for free for other community events throughout the year.

Cash donations accepted at the event or e-transfer treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters!The Village of Slocan, ReDI grant $2000The Village of Slocan, $780Slocan Village Market, $380CBT, $250NDCU, $200Kootenay Co-Op, Nelson $200Karina Gregory Osteopathic Manual Therapy, Slocan $175Valhalla Pure Outfitters, New Denver $83.90Canco New Denver, $50Mountain Top Cafe, Nakusp $50Big Dog Music, New Denver $44Lion’s Pub, Nakusp $20Big Dee’s, Nelson $16.80

Organizers acknowledge the founders of the UNITY festival of years past and all their heart and energy and wish to continue facilitating the Slocan Valley arts and culture vibes.
Finally and most importantly, organizers 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.

The Josie Hotel’s August Concert Night with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2024-08-29 17:30 - 20:30 | The Josie Hotel, 4306 Red Mountain Rd, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Eat out on the deck of The Josie Hotel’s Velvet Restaurant on Thursday August 29th and enjoy not only their fabulous cuisine but also 2 full sets from White Lightning of the lively numbers that energize the après crowd: Toe-tapping classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry and The Beatles plus lively Kootenay themed originals. Dine and dance!
Rumor has it the grill will be fired up.

Arts & Culture Festival
2024-09-14 12:00 - 2024-09-15 16:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Join us on the Rossland Museum lawn for live music and fun for the whole family at our annual Arts & Culture Festival, September 14th and 15th from 12 to 4 pm all weekend. In partnership with the Rossland IncrEdible Market, we’ll be featuring Kootenay artisans, vendors, and food trucks! Not to mention: art workshops, a bouncy castle, lawn games, scavenger hunt, and crafts to make this the perfect event to enjoy on a September afternoon.
Sign up for a ceramics workshop with Lana Jamieson at 1pm on Saturday – we’ll be making porcelain ghost-shaped candle holders! At 1pm Sunday, Erin Shuttleworth of VISAC Gallery will be offering a styrofoam plate printing workshop! These workshops are free, but space is limited, so please register in advance! Make this your weekend’s main event, or stop by to enjoy our food, music, and artisans before an exciting evening at Between the Peaks music festival.
This Festival is an opportunity for our region’s local visual and performing artists to showcase their talents to the public as we celebrate the spectacular culture in our area with live music, artist demos, artisan booths, and more. Entry is free, but donations are always appreciated!
This event is supported in part by Tourism Rossland, Columbia Power, the Columbia Basin Trust, the Nelson & District Credit Union, Teck Trail Operations, the Province of BC, and the Government of Canada.

Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2024-09-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Finley’s Bar $ Grill, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band returns to Finley’s Bar and Grill, voted best Pub in Nelson 2023, promising another night of great dance music- classics from Little Walter and Chuck Berry to Little Feat and The Beatles, plus an ever increasing collection of Kootenay themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.

Argenta Fall Faire
2024-09-21 12:00 - 22:00 | Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, V0G1B0, Canada
The Argenta Fall Faire is a family friendly community celebration!

Market: noon – 5pm

Live music into the evening!

Comedy Writing Workshop – “Laugh and Learn”: 30 writing methods
2024-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Nelson District Community Complex, 305 Hall Street, Nelson, V1L 5X4, Canada
24th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Writing Workshop – “Laugh and Learn”: 30 unique writing methods and receive feedback in a supportive and fun environment. The incredibly applied and practical course is taught by a life-time stand up comedian that has performed in over 2000 shows. FunnyFest 100% guarantees your writing, inspiration and creative paradigm will improve! During the course you can eat and drink, while you learn and have fun! FunnyFest will also throw in a 2 free tickets to attend a show (value $40 free).
WHEN: Saturday, OCTOBER 12 @ 1pm to 4pm.
VENUE: Nelson Community Centre
More info & Buy Comedy WRITING Workshop: https://funnyfest-comedy-writing-workshop-Nelson-BC.eventbrite.ca

Basin Food Summit (6th annual)
2024-10-24 10:00 - 2024-10-25 16:30 | Nakusp, 608 Broadway Street, Nakusp, British Columbia, V0G 1R0, Canada
The Basin Food Summit and Expo have been held in the Columbia Basin since 2018 at a new location each year. The event is designed to celebrate, connect and grow the region’s food industry and all the community members that play a roll in it. You can learn about past events here and get a feel for what happens over the 3 days of the region’s only annual food summit.

This year we will host two days of Industry related programming, followed by a public day (Saturday Oct 26) which will include: a large marketplace for basin food vendors and this year we will add (for the first time ever) an artisan marketplace for those who created products inspired by or using mushrooms. Connecting the mycelial network is the theme of this year’s event and as the space available at the Nakusp arena allows, we will expand our marketplace to truly celebrate the fungi!
Amid all this, there will be plenty of time to reconnect with your Basin food friends, soak in the mineral-rich hot springs, tour local farms, vineyards, and orchards, and enjoy a unique mushroom musical performance and an exceptional farm-to-table dining experience featuring Chef Tyler Leeson of Bella Soriah and Chanterelle.
Visit basinfood.ca to review the agenda, speakers, and get tickets. The first 150 attendees get a free hot spring soak!

Basin Food Fest & Mushroom Marketplace
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Nakusp, 608 Broadway Street, Nakusp, British Columbia, V0G 1R0, Canada
Calling all local Food Lovers & Fungi Friends

Basin Food Fest & Mushroom Marketplace

Nakusp Arena Saturday Oct 26 10am-2pm

Food & Beverage vendors from across the Columbia Basin & Beyond,
Mushroom themed Artisan marketplace.
Epic Local Speakers, Mushroom Experts, Music, Food Trucks
One-of-a-kind Mushroom Symphony!

Fill your pantry + feed your mind!
$2 donation /admission for musician

This event is part of the Basin Food Summit & Expo, an annual regional food industry event. Learn more: www.basinfood.ca @basinfood #basinfood

Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2024-11-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Finley’s Bar $ Grill, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band returns to Finley’s Bar and Grill. Take to the dance floor to burn off the candy and drive away those ghosts of Halloween past. New numbers brighten up the band’s great collection of classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry and The Beatles. Not forgetting those quirky Kootenay- themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.

Louis Riel Day
2024-11-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The public is welcomed to commemorate Métis leader Louis Riel, In partnership with the West Kootenay Métis Society. Raise the Métis flag at City Hall, and then join us at the Nelson Museum for stew and bannock, and to officially open the Truth and Reconciliation case in the 2nd floor museum exhibit. This event is FREE and open to all.
11am: raising the Métis flag (City Hall)
12pm: official launch of the Truth and Reconciliation case (Museum 2nd floor)
1pm: stew and bannock (Museum breezeway)

December Music at Red Light Ramen
2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Red Light Ramen, 308 Herridge Lane, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 6G5, Canada
This December, let Red Light be your cozy Friday escape! From 6-9 PM every Friday, we’re filling the evening with curated soundscapes to set the perfect tone for the weekend. Our patio is the ideal spot to enjoy the fresh winter air, with heaters to keep you warm and music to soothe your soul. Whether inside or out, it’s all about great vibes and even better tunes. See you there!
Reservations are always encouraged.
D.6 – Rosso @rosssoooo
D.7 Sylvie Le Sylvie Art Exhibition @sylvielesylvie
Music from Rena Vee @renaveemusic
D.13 – Lexa Voltz @lexa_voltz
D.20 – Fluxo @fluxoryan
D.27 – Wils @wils_curates

Noise Cult Productions Official Merch Release Party at Beauties
2024-12-07 18:00 - 23:30 | Beauties Pizza, 449 Baker St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H7, Canada
Merch Launch at @beautiesnelson December 7th! Printed by @bigcraniumdesign and Designed by @mayor_mayo! You’ll have to show up to get first look and first dibs on the shirts! Big shout out to our sponsors @torchlightbrewing @gaia_rising_metaphysical @vividabyss.bodypiercing @baddietattoonelsonbc

The Langham 50th Presents: A Christmas Carol
2024-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Celebrate the holiday season at The Langham!

Join us for a special reading of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, “A Christmas Carol” our FINAL part of the Langham 50th anniversary series!

Immerse yourself in this heartwarming tale of redemption, generosity, and the true spirit of Christmas. Brought to life by over 30 local performers in the cozy setting of The Langham theatre.

Don’t miss this perfect, FREE, event to get you geared up and in the mood for the holiday season.

Our lovely talented performers will also be providing “High Tea” a free tea event on December 21st and 22nd to add to the local cheer!

All donations to this event and High Tea will benefit the Kaslo Food Hub.

Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2024-12-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Finley’s Bar $ Grill, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
Dance your way into the holiday season with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band. All styles and none are welcome on the dance floor and all ages welcome until 9pm. Enjoy a sparkling collection of classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry, Little Feat and The Beatles laced through with quirky Kootenay- themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.

Open Mic Night at The Angry Hen
2025-01-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Angry Hen Brewing, 343 Front St, Kaslo, V0G1M0
Open mic night at The Angry Hen in Kaslo.
The first Wednesday of every month. All live music is presented in conjunction with Propel Studios, a full-production recording studio with accommodation directly across the street from The Angry Hen.
