Open Mic Night at The Angry Hen
2025-10-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-05 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.

Day of the Dead: A Cross-Cultural Celebration
2025-11-01 15:00 - 23:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Eagles Hall Nelson, 641 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4J3, Canada, BC, V1L 4J3, Canada
Join us for a very special Day of the Dead celebration, a free, family-friendly community event where we’ll honor tradition while embracing the richness of many cultures. Inspired by Día de Muertos, this event brings together diverse practices of remembrance and celebration of life.
What to Expect at the Day of the Dead Celebration
✨ Mexico – Dia de Muertos
Interactive altar. Arts & crafts while we share the meaning of this tradition. Plus, live serenatas (serenades) will fill the space with music and remembrance.
✨ Philippines – “Undas”
Experience the Filipino tradition of Undas through a communal altar, prayers, and music. Participate in shared offerings, hands-on crafts, and enjoy a live performance of Dahil Sayo.
✨ India – “Moksha”
“Moksha” is a visual and interactive display of India’s diverse rituals of remembrance, including storytelling, a short talk, and a participatory dance performance.
✨ Celtic Roots – “From Samhain to Halloween”
Presenter Shannon Silvermoon will explore Samhain’s ancient rituals and its transformation into Halloween. Participate in a short visualization, ancestor offerings, and intention-setting for the new year.
✨ Reflections on Grief and Healing
Led by death doula Leif, this space invites us to reflect on loss, grief, and renewal.
✨ Community Offerings
-Food vendors & face painting
-Performances by local & guest artists
-A closing dance party with uplifting global beats
📌 Save the date: Full schedule with times will be shared soon!
Event Schedule:
-3:00 – 4:00 PM: Altars making & community gathering begin, live Serenata from 3:30–4:00 PM & face painting & mini traditional food market open
-4:00 – 4:10 PM: Land Acknowledgment
by Rick Desautel
-4:10 – 5:10 PM: Community Talk: “Grief, Loss, and Healing”by Leif Mjolsness
-5:10 – 6:20 PM: Cultural Presentations:
Ireland – Origins of Halloween (5:10–5:30)
India – Moska (5:30–5:40)
Mexico – Traditions + Activity (5:40–6:00)
Philippines – Heritage + Activity (6:00–6:20)
-6:20 – 6:30 PM: Closing Remarks
-6:30 – 7:00 PM: Dance Performances featuring:
Miriam Martínez, Slava Doval’s DanceFusion, Sophie Barbaric, Surya & Nino, Tango group & Tapatia Collective
-7:00 – 9:30 PM: Dance Party featuring
DJ Mochilero & DJ Dubconscious
-9:30 – 11:00 PM: Karaoke & Curated Playlist

ARTIST SOCIAL @ LUFT CAFE & BAR
2025-12-09 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Luft Café and Bar, VRGE Hotel 1500 1 St W, Revelstoke, BC
ARTIST SOCIALS | LUFT CAFE & BAR
Hosted by RVAC in Collaboration with theVRGE Hotel
Join us for Artist Socials ! These laid-back, no-pressure events are the perfect opportunity to connect with other creatives in the community, share ideas, and socialize. There’s no set agenda—just good vibes and great conversation. You don’t need to be a member of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre to attend, so grab a friend or come ready to meet new ones.
Tuesday, December 9, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Lüft Café & Bar – VRGE Hotel 1500 1 St W, Revelstoke, BC
Ask the server to point you to the right group
All welcome, always
No bookings required

Revelstoke Visual Art Centre's Opening Celebration
2026-01-08 15:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
🎉 Opening Reception Alert! 🎉
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Opening Reception of our brand new exhibition featuring four incredible artists:
🎨 Carol Schlosar
🎨 Rachel Prins
🎨 Hunter Haig
🎨 Jacques Moeder (JAH-CKO)
📍 Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson St
🗓 Thursday, January 8
🕔 Quiet Viewing | 3–5 PM 🎶 Bar & Live Music | 5–8 PM
🎟 Entry by donation | Free for Members
🍷 Drinks: $6 (Cash & Card Accepted)
👗 Semi-formal Attire Encouraged — let’s celebrate in style!
✨ Come discover thought-provoking art, connect with the artists, enjoy live music, and share a glass with your community. This is a night you won’t want to miss! ✨

Slocan: 4TH ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL
2026-01-17 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Expo Park, Slocan
4TH ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL!
BY DONATION $0-$50

EXPO PARK, SLOCAN

1:00 HANNAH CLAIRE
2:00 MASSIMO CIRCUS ARTS
2:30PM PUPPETS ON THE MOVE & SPIN THE WHEEL
3:30 WALL DOG NEO-SOUL FOLK JAZZ
4:30 SOS RAP & FREESTYLE
5:00 THISISSAMI
6:30 ANIMUS ROVING FIRE SPINNING
7:00 THE GREAT FULL LIFE

1PM BIOCHAR WORKSHOP
SNOWMAN BUILDING COMPETITION
FIRE PITS
RAFFLE PRIZES AND 50/50
VENDORS

1PM-4PM
FREE CRAFTING WITH CBAL
FREE LAZER TAG FROM KOOTENAY TAGTICAL
FREE GAMES BY SV YOUTH NETWORK & PHARATREE

THE LEGION, SLOCAN
9PM- 1AM DJS FATTYCAKES, DAILY BASIS & LUMINESCE

FOOD VENDORS:
THE SLICE
TALISHACK
OH MY LARD
FOMO

MUSIC PRODUCED BY LIVE HARMONICS

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS:

THE VILLAGE OF SLOCAN
REDI GRANT, RDCK AREA H
SLOCAN VALLEY LEGACY FUND
COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST
STELLARVISTA
KOOTENAY CO-OP
SLOCAN VALLEY CO-OP
TROWELEX RENTALS AND SALES
SIFCO
NELSON & DISTRICT CREDIT UNION
SLOCAN VALLEY LEGION
SLOCAN VILLAGE MARKET
WEGCSS
THE HUB
HALL PRINTING

Nelson - Stir the Pot: The History of Nelson's Food Culture
2026-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Stir the Pot: The History of Nelson’s Restaurants, Eateries, and Food Culture
From iconic restaurants like the Diamond Grill, Purple Lantern, and Mediterranean 57 to pancake breakfasts on Baker Street to fruit growing and jam making, this presentation for BC Heritage Week dives deeply (and deliciously) into Nelson’s culinary past. Presented by Greg Nesteroff and the Heritage Working Group.
Free event
Limited Space: reserve your seats here: https://form-can.keela.co/StirthePot
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1683085119322173

Silverton - Kootenay Winter Tour LEILA - Power Duet
2026-03-01 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Silverton Gallery, Lake Avenue, Silverton, V0G 1S0
Scones & Jam Concert – Leila’s morning set of music will rotate through solo work, a power duet with jazz drummer Neil Gray, and a delicate string duet with New Denver’s own Anjuli Otter.
Enjoy homemade sourdough scones, coffee/tea, and stay later to learn some harmonies and sing through some of her tune’s choruses.
Ticket price is $35 and includes scones and coffee/tea. Tickets are available at the door but to ensure food and beverage quantities, ticket pre-purchase is encouraged. Simply send an e-transfer to admin@slocanlakeartscouncil.ca. Please include your name and the number of tickets desired.

Revelstoke - ARTIST SOCIALS | LUFT CAFE & BAR
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Luft Café and Bar, VRGE Hotel 1500 1 St W, Revelstoke, BC
ARTIST SOCIALS | LUFT CAFE & BAR
Hosted by RVAC in Collaboration with the Luft Cafe & Bar
Join us for Artist Socials ! These laid-back, no-pressure events are the perfect opportunity to connect with other creatives in the community, share ideas, and socialize. There’s no set agenda—just good vibes and great conversation. You don’t need to be a member of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre to attend, so grab a friend or come ready to meet new ones.
Thursday, March 26 6:30 – 8:00pm
Lüft Café & Bar – Gravity Haus 1500 1 St W, Revelstoke, BC
Ask the server to point you to the right group
All welcome, always
Open to all ages, Everyone is Welcome
No bookings required

Castlegar - Groovy Tunes with TruckVanCar and Steve Marc
2026-03-27 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Harry’s Hall, 1119 Columbia Rd., Castlegar, British Columbia, V1N4L7, Canada
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Harry’s Hall. Experience the energy, the music, and the community that makes every event special.
Groovy Tunes with TruckVanCar and Steve Marc
Friday, March 27 – Doors at 7pm, Music at 7:30
Harry’s Hall, 1119 Columbia Rd, Castlegar
All Ages, Licensed Event
$20 Adults, $10 Minors
Get Your Tickets at https://harryshall.com/events
Get ready to dance and groove the night away!!!
Truckvancar is a soul-stirring fusion of reggae, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll, born in the heart of a small mountain ski town. With roots as deep as the pines and grooves as fresh as a snowfall, this five-piece band blends laid-back island rhythms with raw, mountain-town grit. Their sound is equal parts sunset jam and backcountry bonfire — heartfelt, high-energy, and undeniably human. Whether you’re dancing barefoot in the grass or cruising mountain roads, Truckvancar delivers the kind of music that makes you feel at home wherever you are.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruckVanCar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truckvancar
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Truckvancar
Website: https://truckvancarmusic.com/
Steve Marc is a high-vibrational world/reggae/funk fusion band from the Kootenays. They deliver soulful, danceable grooves infused with messages of peace, unity, and healing. Feel good music that uplifts the spirit, moves the body, and opens the heart. Featuring a small but mighty horn section and luscious harmony background vocals, Steve’s unique songwriting prowess will move you in more ways than one. This six piece band brings fun, love and energy to the stage with creative arrangements of cover songs known and unknown, mixed in with mostly original songs you will surely come to love.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevemarcg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevemarcmusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SteveMarcG
Website: https://www.stevemarc.ca

Argenta - Lardeau Valley Community-Wide Garage Sale
2026-05-09 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, V0G1B0, Canada
At Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Johnsons Landing Road
Free to attend!
Bring cash for shopping.
Want to sell your stuff? We are accepting vendors — please use the contact below if you are interested:
Lardeau Valley LINKS
links@lardeauvalley.ca
250-353-8675

Taghum - West Kootenay Métis Society Monthly Community Gathering
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
2nd Tuesday of the month
WKMS Monthly Community Gathering featuring fabulous food.
West Kootenay Métis hosts a regular gathering the 2nd Tuesday of every month!
Held at Taghum Hall near beautiful downtown Taghum from 6-8pm
Traditional foods, games, activities, as well as, great company.
Bring your family, stories and to go containers-because its traditional to send you home with food!

Nelson - Moosehide Day Potluck: Drum, Sing, Storytelling & Poetry
2026-05-14 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, Nelson, 701 Ward Street, Nelson, V1L 1T3, Canada
Moosehide Day invitation to Potluck Rejoicing in Feast, Drum Circle, Singing, Storytelling, & Poetry
Open to the whole community whether you have attended other events of the day or not. We need you too to witness and support those who are fast breaking, sharing in new relationships, capturing insights for the coming year; while sharing our favourite foods and non alcohol drink is the way forward. A day of Soul Foods balanced with Body Nutrition.
The space will be open and held you and all for every voice, every song, every poem in the sanctity of Ancient Practice from all Paths. Bring your favourite instruments. We will jamb. We will open for personal pieces. With care, we have a piano too
Breaking the Fast
As with any fast, it is important to break your fast with intention. We recommend eating and drinking clean, simple foods easing yourself back into your regular diet.
It is also a good time to make a formal transition from your experience back into your day-to-day life. At our gatherings, we conduct fast-breaking ceremonies where we show our gratitude, share food, ask witnesses to share their words, and celebrate the effort and sacrifice as we reflect upon the day and the road ahead.

Kaslo - May Days
2026-05-16 09:00 - 2026-05-18 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
A three-day festival packed with activities for all ages, featuring helicopter rides, logger sports, the Show ’n’ Shine car show, live music, a vibrant food and craft vendor market, family-friendly entertainment, a parade, a traditional May Pole dance, pancake breakfast and more! Join us for a weekend of fun in the heart of Kaslo.

Nelson - Prevel 2026
2026-05-30 16:00 - 2026-05-31 02:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Eagles Hall Nelson, 641 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4J3, Canada, BC, V1L 4J3, Canada
BPM COMMUNICATIONS and the Revel Music Festival return with another gourmet food and electronic music experience hosted at the Eagles Hall, in Nelson.
DJs: anyaQ – Bass Cat – Blee – Colby Bedford – Christopher Wayne – FGK@ – IN2IT – La Famille (Édou & ABC) – Lexa Voltz – MP – Old Ben – PeteToTheBeat – RAH – Sunny Acres
Performers: Puppets on the Move & silk fans with Célia
Featuring BPM pop-up vegan noodle & mocktail bar, and a supervised play zone for kids with Acorn and Oak from 4pm-8pm.
Join us for a special night as we recreate the energy and atmosphere of the Revel Music Festival with 15 local DJs who have previously performed at Revel.
This unique and inclusive mini-festival is the perfect way to launch festival season!

All-ages until 10pm.

Child (17 and under) – $15
Adult – $40

https://revel.tickit.ca
