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Matilda the Musical

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

The 35th Annual Summer Youth Program Presents: Matilda the Musical Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Book by Dennis […]

Columbia Basin Culture Tour

various locations throughout the entire Columbia Basin region

Meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios and venues not normally open to the public, shop for original art or fine crafts, and experience special events planned for a summer weekend. Since 2009, locals and visitors have enjoyed the self-directed, free Columbia Basin Culture Tour, managed by the West Kootenay Regional […]

Free

Kaslo Jazz Etc! Festival

Kaslo Bay Park Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for the 30th annual Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival in the beautiful Kaslo Bay Park August 4th – 6th. We are excited to welcome Galactic, Allison Russel, John Craigie and more to the floating stage. Tickets and more information available on our website: kaslojazzfest.com

$365

Live History Show at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre

Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, Canada

The Live History international theatre company will be performing their “In Time” show at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre from 10-5pm on August 15th. Those participating will set out on unique missions and be able to interact with the historical characters to solve clues and further explore the museum. Live History will use multiple characters from […]

$5

Trail & District Arts Council Music in The Park

Trail Gyro Park 234 Park Rd, Trail, British Columbia, Canada

For the last Trail & District Arts Council Music in The Park on Thursday August 31 we have White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band before the 2 Bit Jug Band’s old-time jazz and blues from the 1920’s and ‘40s. White Lightning is a highly energetic, danceable 6-piece Blues, Rock and Boogie Band from Nelson, […]

Revelstoke Timber Days w/ Laughing Loggers Show

BC Interior Forestry Museum 5205 Hwy 23 N, Revelstoke

Professional Lumberjack Entertainment Show put on by the ‘Laughing Loggers’ out of Vancouver, BC
Kids activities for all ages
Local Axe throwing competition

Arts & Culture Festival

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, Canada

Join us at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre as we kick off Culture Days with our Arts & Culture Festival, September 23 and 24 from 12 to 4 pm all weekend. Live music & performances, artists & vendors, food & drink! Entry is free, but donations are always appreciated! PLUS join us from 1:30-3pm […]

Free

Arts & Culture Festival

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, Canada

Join us at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre as we kick off Culture Days with our Arts & Culture Festival, September 23 and 24 from 12 to 4 pm all weekend. Live music & performances, artists & vendors, food & drink! Entry is free, but donations are always appreciated! PLUS join us from 1:30-3pm […]

Free

Mister Mojo kids concert!

North Shore Hall 675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, BC, Canada

Mister Mojo is coming to town to make music for Nelson families! Show is at 3pm (doors open at 2:30pm) on Sunday Sept 24 at the North Shore Hall. Tickets are $10 advance/$12 at the door and available online at https://www.mistermojo.ca/shows.

$10

Mister Mojo kids concert!

North Shore Hall 675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, BC, Canada

Mister Mojo is coming to town to make music for Nelson families! Show is at 3pm on Sunday Sept 24 at the North Shore Hall. Tickets are $10 advance/$12 at the door and available online at https://www.mistermojo.ca/shows.

$10

Guided Cold War 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 […]

$6 – $8

Guided Cold War 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 […]

$6 – $8