West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

March Music at Red Light Ramen
2025-03-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-22 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Red Light Ramen, 308 Herridge Lane, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 6G5, Canada
As we prep for the spring season, we’re keeping things warm at Red Light Ramen with delicious bowls, refreshing drinks, and a lineup of amazing talent to set the vibe. This month, we’re bringing in some incredible DJs alongside a few special sets you won’t want to miss. We’re also still hosting private events—if you’re looking for an intimate spot to gather, reach out to inquire!
Our Friday lineup (6–9 PM) brings incredible talent to set the tone for your weekend:
M.1 – Brooke Riome Art Exhibition @brookeriome
Severancz (@sabinenburns) & Emerencz (@emerencz)
M.8 – Sijay James (@onbeyond)
M.15 – El Toro (@dj_eltoro_)
M.22 – Mo’ Like Wax (morelikespace)
Reservations are always encouraged. See you at the Red Light. ??

Cantina Sessions – March (DJs)
2025-03-15 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-03-22 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-03-29 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Cantina Del Centro, 565 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Nelson, BC, V1L 4J1, Canada
Mar 1 – Jaded & Braden Early, DJ duo, mixed genres, 7-11pm
Mar 8 – Runekey, DJ, mixed genres, 7-11pm
Mar 15 – Lil Bones, DJ, Hip Hop & Mixed genres, 7-11pm
Mar 22 – DJ Who, DJ, mixed genrest, 7-11pm
Mar 29 – Good Times Buffet, Vinyl Dj’s, Funk music, 7-11pm

Cantina Sessions – March (LIVE)
2025-03-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Cantina Del Centro, 565 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Nelson, BC, V1L 4J1, Canada
Mar 9 – Rusty Tones, Live Music, songstress & original music, 6-8pm
Mar 12 – Nikko Forsberg – Jazz, 6-8pm
Mar 16 – Jodie & Stu, Live Music covers & originals 6-8pm
Mar 30 – Rosa Good, Live music, singer songwriter, 6-8pm

SBK Social
2025-03-16 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Slava Doval’s Dance Fusion, 601 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4E9, Canada
SBK = Salsa Bachata Kizomba Save the Date for Our Next SBK Social!
Join us on Sunday, March 16th for an unforgettable evening of Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba!
This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow dancers, make new friends, and practice all the moves you’ve been working on in class. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, everyone is welcome!
When: Sunday, March 16th Where: Dance Fusion Studio, 601 Vernon Street.$8 @ the door
Don’t miss out on the fun! Bring your friends or come solo—there’s always a dance partner waiting for you. Let’s keep the rhythm alive!
Check our website under Social Dances for more details or message us for any questions.
See you on the dance floor!

Blast Beerfest
2025-03-22 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Come check out the Blast Beerfest!
Join us as we celebrate the amazing local breweries in our region. Come on out and sample the local brews while you enjoy some delicious Whitewater pow chow in our on-the-snow beer garden.
Dance along to live music, rock your best Canadian tuxedo (jeans on jeans), and bask in the magnificent view of Ymir Peak.
Beer Garden | Saturday & Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm
Live Music | Saturday 12:30pm – 3:30pm & Sunday 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Local brews, delicious food, and great friends – just how we like it: pure and simple.

We will be selling taster tokens that can be exchanged for 4oz samples as well as pint tokens that can be exchanged for 16oz beers. All token prices include tax.
1 Taster Token – $3.50
3-Pack of Taster Tokens – $9.00
6-Pack of Taster Tokens – $16.00
1 Pint Token – $8.75
Must be 19+ or with legal guardian to enter – valid government-issued ID will be required.

Plus, if you buy a 3-pack of taster tokens, a 6-pack of taster tokens, or a pint token, you’ll get $2 off a hot dog, smokie, or quesadilla at The Tin!
Only one discount may be applied per person per transaction.

Pottery Wine & Wheel at The Arts Station
2025-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Arts Station, Fernie
A fun evening of pottery and socialising!
$68 REGISTER ONLINE
$19+
Try out a new skill while sipping on a glass of wine to ignite your creativity and unwind. Beer, cider and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.
A casual introduction to throwing on the wheel. Price includes clay and one drink. This event is perfect for anyone looking for an introduction into clay or just a casual evening out with a creative twist.
Please note that due to the challenging nature of pottery, finished pieces are not guaranteed. The learning curve is steep! For anyone serious about learning pottery, please consider an intensive pottery class.
Please note!

This event is 19+
General instructions will be given but this is a self guided activity so come with your inspiration!
Ticket price includes all materials and costs of firing and finishing. All materials will be provided.
The pottery studio is located in the Arts Station basement, which is not an accessible space.
Ticket price includes one drink from the bar – non-alcoholic options available.
72 hours’ notice required to issue a refund in the event of a cancellation.

Workshops at the Arts Station

The Arts Station offers dedicated adult and children workshop throughout the year. Classes and workshops vary in duration and may be one-off events featuring a visiting artist, drop in series, scheduled weekly event, weekend camp or other format. Past and current events include feltmaking, pottery, painting, drawing, graffiti art, drama, creative writing, lantern building, crafts, encaustic art, jewellery making, sculpture, film-making, and much much more!

Open Mic Night at The Angry Hen
2025-04-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

Fiesta Latina
2025-04-19 19:30 - 2025-04-20 02:00 (America/Vancouver) | Finley’s Bar $ Grill, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
Fiesta Latina is firing up the dance floor at Finley’s
Join us for an electrifying Fiesta Latina hosted by Tapatia Collective!
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and flavors of Latin America.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just looking to spice up your weekend, this event is for you!
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Latin culture and community. Grab your friends and come join the fiesta!
We can’t wait to dance the night away with you.

Friday Blues at Torchlight Brewing Co.
2025-04-25 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-02 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-09 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-16 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-23 17:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Torchlight Brewing Co., 125 Hall St, Nelson, BC, V1L 7B4

Finley’s Country Night
2025-04-25 19:30 - 2025-04-26 02:00 (America/Vancouver) | Finley’s Bar $ Grill, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
Grab your cowboy boots and hats as Finley’s goes country!
Featuring live music from Railtown Country Rock
Country DJ to keep you boot scootin’ all night long

After Work Dance Party with The Kelly Fawcett Band
2025-05-02 19:30 - 2025-05-03 02:00 (America/Vancouver) | Finley’s Bar $ Grill, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
Kick off your weekend on the dance floor with our After Work Dance Parties.
This week featuring The Kelly Fawcett Band
Suggested cover $10

Prevel
2025-05-03 11:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Procter Hall
Get ready for an unforgettable day featuring gourmet vegan cuisine (lunch and/or dinner), live DJ sets and family-friendly fun—all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Procter, at the stunning new venue: Kootenay Lake Village. This event will also serve as a rehearsal for the revelfest.dance West Kootenay community, making it a truly special occasion. There is plenty of space for camping, including tent trailers. Don’t miss out, mark your calendar!
🎧 DJ lineup: Bass Cat – Christopher Wayne – IN2IT – Lady V – La famille – Lexa Voltz – Madbeats – Movinunit – MP – Old Ben – Pete-to-the-beat – RAH – Sistersun
Also featuring Puppets on the Move and yoga instructor Heather Boyer.
🎟️ Tickets are available at revel.tickit.ca
⏳ Food preorders close on Saturday, April 26! Very limited meals as well as some snacks, sweets and drinks will be available for sale on-site.
Presented by BPM COMMUNICATIONS 🙌

KCR Block Party at Lion’s Park
2025-05-24 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Lions Park, 298 Richards, Nelson, BC, V1L 5J7, Canada
Get ready for a free, inclusive celebration of community, culture, and creativity right here in Nelson!
This year’s Block Party will be packed with live music, kids’ activities, sports, and nonstop entertainment. Catch amazing performances by talented youth from the Kootenay Garage Band, plus sets by Paris Pick and her band, Snakes and Horses, and Jayne with her backing band, The Interbeings.
Details:
– At Lion’s Park in Nelson from 1pm to 7pm
– Bring chairs and sunbrella or tents for shade
– Bring cash for 50/50 Koortenay Co-op Radio fundraiser!
Local nonprofits and co-ops will also be on-site, sharing their incredible work and building community connections. Don’t miss it!

Witches Spring Market
2025-05-25 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Witch Market and interactive events!! May 25 2025 Taghum Hall 11-5

*Tarot, Palm and Oracle readers, established locally as well as reputable readers from Kelowna.

*Vendors that will put a spell on you with their witchy, wacky and spiritual wears. Not your average market!!

*Workshops every half an hour to drop in on and learn about Wicca 101, How to set a crystal grid, sacred smoking, singing and breathing, music and how to read palms.

All for $2 at the door

Live Music at the Hume Hotel Beer Garden
2025-06-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Hume Hotel Beer Garden Stage, 422 Vernon Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5, Canada
Live Music, through the week.
The Beer Garden has its own stage that features local musicians and DJs on select nights of the week! Check out our lineup for upcoming shows that are featured 6-9pm.

Rosa Good LIVE @ Backroads Brewing
2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Backroads Brewing, 460 Baker St, Nelson, BC, V1L4H8, Canada
Rosa Good brings an enchanting blend of mesmerising vocals and uplifting folky guitar. Soulful, heartfelt, and captivating, she brings honest lyrics and compelling hooks that will have you singing along. Rosa’s performance is intertwined with inspiration from both bonnie Scotland and New Zealand. Don’t miss her Live at the Brewery.

Kootenay Co-op Grocery Store: 50th Birthday Party
2025-06-20 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kootenay Co-op, 777 Baker Street, Nelson, V1L 4J5
It wouldn’t be a birthday without a party! Come by on Friday June 20th between 11am-3pm – we will have giveaways, prizing and a BBQ by donation for our organization of the month. And yes – there will be cake! Local food will be on full display! Come down and connect with 20+True Local suppliers showcasing their incredible products!
Check out more details about the party and our birthday sale

Harmony Festival
2025-06-20 15:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Slocan Beach, Village of Slocan, Canada
3rd Annual HARMONY Festival
Music, dance and play!
By donation $0-$50Pay-what-you-can or Pay-it-ForwardCash, scan or e-transfer treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com
A non-profit community event.Family Friendly and no alcohol served.
Local artists and free workshops:

Friday June 20th3:00 Open micCONTACT IMPROV WORKSHOP5:00 Mountain Weather Band7:00 Month of Sundays Dance * DJ Wax Headroom

Saturday, June 21st10:00 SONG WRITING & SAND SCULPTING WORKSHOPS12:00 Kiara Astara Prayers12:50 Mandi Sparrow & Jupiter Skye Dance1:00 Judy Brown & Sam Hurrie2:00 thisissami::rawHOOP DANCE WORKSHOP3:00 Melvyn4:00 Keith RathieBATIK WORKSHOP5:00 Rosa Good6:30 I Herd Cats Collective & Dance Cypher8:30 TruckVanCarPyro Pixie Fire Dance11:00 Solstice Lakeside Jam

Sunday, June 22nd11:00 INNER SOUL SOUNDS WORKSHOP12:00 Kera Willis1:00 Jasmine Wiley Wu with Belisse Binah Bellydance2:00 Barnharmonics3:00 Puppets Got Talent & Spin The Wheel4:00 Soul PotionMIX AND MATCH PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP5:00 DJ Adham Shaikh

SATURDAY WATER GAMESSUNDAY FIREFIGHTER GAMEsVOLLEYBALLBOUNCY CASTLEKID’S CRAFT ZONEFACEPAINTINGBINGORAFFLE AND 50/50 DRAWSROSE WOMB SANCTUARY TENT

FOOD & ARTISAN VENDORS:FoodhiniTalishack KitchensCheez 2 PleezJaganath ExpressRawsaReverie Bakerie
Bring games to share!
If you have an idea for a last minute 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 CoordinatorSecurityRaffle prize and merchandize tableBINGO callerCollecting donations at the gate
Show 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 hiring local artists and tradespersons, donating extra revenue to local non-profits, and loaning equipment for free for other non-profit community events throughout the year.

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters!Village of SlocanSlocan Valley Legacy FundReDI Grant, Village of Slocan and Area HRDCK Community Development GrantColumbia Basin TrustKootenay InsuranceTrowelex Rentals & SalesKootenay Savings Credit UnionKootenay Co-OpSlocan Village MarketNelson & District Credit UnionTransformation Development

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.
