West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Rangoli Workshop w/ Surya Sameera
2024-12-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Inspired by the current exhibitions Within This Earthen Vessel and A Crack in the Mirror at the Nelson Museum – join artist Surya Sameera for an evening of Rangoli making. Rangoli is an art form that originates from the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are created on the floor or a tabletop. We will be creating take-home pieces for you to enjoy. All materials supplied for this FREE workshop but donations are welcomed! Space is limited, please use this form to secure your spot.

December Music at Red Light Ramen
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

Taghum Hall’s Merry Little Christmas
2024-12-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Taghum Hall’s Merry Little Christmas is twinkly, family-friendly, and free (with donations gratefully accepted, of course!) Come and enjoy carol-singing, stage presentations by talented community children (and a parent or two!), a KidsCAN Bake table, a craft-making table, good things to eat, and our Kids-Only Market, where kids can buy gifts for their families at very affordable prices! And what else? Why, the Jolly Old Elf himself will make an appearance! Ho ho ho!

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-12-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, 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 board games and ashtrays, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.
Email info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!

Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings
2024-12-26 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-02 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-09 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-16 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-23 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-30 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-06 16:00 - 20:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit, and shop work from over 120 local artists in the Gift Shop.

Apres FREE! Thursday evenings
2024-12-26 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-02 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-09 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-16 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-23 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-30 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-06 16:00 - 20:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The days are shorter but the Nelson Museum is open longer! Thursdays from 4-8pm is FREE admission to the galleries, museum and Shop, where you can explore the newest exhibitions, learn about local history, and shop over 100 local artists!

Nelson Polar Bear Swim
2025-01-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Lakeside Park, 1900 Lakeside Dr., Nelson, V1L 5S4, Canada
The Polar Bear Swim is a fun event that brings together around 400 people every year. Happening on Wednesday, Jan 1st with the plunge at noon. This is a fundraiser for Kootenay Co-op Radio and Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society. Head to https://nelsonpolarbearswim.com/ to sign up, donate, or find more info.

The Circle Performance
2025-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Discover Circus, 330 Baker St. Suite 302, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H5, Canada
THE CIRCLE
Saturday January 11th 2025
6:00 PM – Tickets are $25
The Circle is a nurturing performance showcase at Discover Circus, open to artists of all levels and disciplines to share their work at any stage of development. Designed to foster a warm and supportive environment, The Circle provides a space for creativity, growth, and community connection, celebrating each artist’s unique journey.
Performance located at Discover Circus – 330 Baker St. Suite 302

Artist Trading Cards Workshop
2025-01-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum is launching a monthly drop-in workshop for artists of all ages and skill levels to create and trade art cards! Artist trading cards are miniature works of art specifically made to be freely traded. Created on 2.5 x 3.5-inch card stock using any medium, ATCs encourage artistic experimentation, creativity, and community building rather than consumption.

Blank cards, art making materials, and collage supplies will be available but feel free to bring your own. This FREE program is an all ages drop-in program that will be offered the last Thursday of the month. You can join one, two, or all three programs!

Winter Carnival
2025-02-01 01:00 - 2025-02-02 01:00 | Expo Park, Slocan
3rd annual Winter CarnivalCelebrating the Slocan Valley
A non-profit community eventA family friendly gatheringNo alcohol served
By donation and everyone welcome!$0-$50 sliding scale (pay-what-you-can/ pay-it-forward)

Live Performances All Day:
1:00 Heather Rose2:00 Mitch Robillard3:00 Kosmic T and the Whole School3:30 Puppets on The Move4:00 Spin the Wheel4:30 Soul Potion6:00 DJ Wax Headroom7:30 Boreas Ignites Fire Dance with Flowantix8:00 TruckVanCar

Afterparty @ The Legion 10pmWith Dubconscious, Daily Basis and Luminesce

SlideFree kids crafts & Lantern Making workshopFree Snow conesFood & Artisan VendorsTea and Soup LoungeFire Pits & ArtCarnival games and prizes hosted by Slocan Valley Youth NetworkRaffle prizes and 50/50 draw

Food Vendors including:FOMOTasty Times Vegan EateryOh My Lard

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 CoordinatorSecurityRaffle prize and merchandize tableCollecting donationsShow up, PM or email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com to let us know you want to help.

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