Apres FREE! Thursday evenings
2025-02-20 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-27 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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!

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2025-02-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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!

Starbelly Jam Presents: L’Omelette & Honeydripper Live at Gray Creek Hall
2025-02-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Gray Creek Hall, 15047 Hwy 3A,, Gray Creek BC, V0B 1S0
Starbelly Jam Music Festival presents Calgary’s favourite art rockers, L’Omelette, alongside resident beat man and deep house connoisseur, Honeydripper, for an epic night of dancing and mini Starbelly magic.

L’omelette weaves soul, jazz and punk into colourful, honest, genre-fluid tapestries. The Calgary art-rockers dart between prog and new-wave rock rhythms and synth-led dance pop, tethered by commanding melodies and current concepts
Meg Benedict’s vocal, sax and synth stylings are underpinned by guitarist Alex Klipper’s thoughtful and driving riffs; Matthew Lowe’s infectiously melodic bass lines; and Peter Cormier’s diamond-cut drumming and backup vocals. With them, there’s always something vivacious, heady, danceable and thought-provoking to chew on.

Steven Gevenich, better known as Honeydripper, is an old hand at new tricks. As a music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and DJ, he has been blazing the frontier of Canada’s burgeoning deep house scene. Profoundly influenced by Chicago house music, Honeydripper draws elements of jazz, funk, and soul into a mature catalogue, that focuses more on subtly and feeling than reaction.

Artist Trading Cards Maker Space
2025-02-27 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
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.

Drop in to the Nelson Museum to create and trade your own miniature works of art. Blank cards, art making materials and collage supplies will be available but feel free to bring your own. No registration required. All ages.

Spring Fling FREE Thursdays
2025-03-06 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-13 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-20 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-27 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-03 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-10 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.

Project Wild One Book Signing
2025-03-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Otter Books, 398 Baker St, Nelson, V1L 4H5
Otter Books is hosting a book signing for Rossland author Louise Sidley’s debut novel, PROJECT WILD ONE. The book is for readers 7 and up, published by Red Deer Press, and distributed by Firefly Books.

It is available for pre-order from Otter Books, Indigo, and Amazon.

The event is on Saturday, March 8th, from 1-3 at Otter Books.

Museum Mash!
2025-03-09 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Lucas Myers & Krista Lynch, Lance Ledger, and the Nelson Writing Salon return to the Nelson Museum for everyone’s favourite FREE children’s program–Museum Mash! Explore the building, get crafty with puppet-making, sing and dance, and have a blast! There’s lots of room to run and play, and no shushing here!

Beats and Brushes: Kid’s HIP-HOP and VISUAL ARTS Workshop
2025-03-17 - 2025-03-20 | TBA
Join us this MARCH BREAK for four days of music, storytelling, art, and creativity! Kids will collaborate with conscious hip-hop artist Kosmic T to write, produce, and record an original hip-hop song. From writing catchy hooks to exploring beats and rhythms—no experience needed, just enthusiasm! Animator and Artist Angela Meilleur (owner of Acorns and Aprons) will guide young artists in crafting colourful spirit animal masks, using templates to help build confidence while painting. Plus, enjoy other engaging visual arts projects, hands-on activities, and outdoor play in a beautiful natural setting.
Make a Song, Make Art, Make New Friends and Make Memories!
Dates: March 17-20, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Mon-Thurs)
Where: Acorns and Aprons studio
Ages: 7-12
Capacity: 12 kids
2 specialized instructors
This workshop fosters self-expression, teamwork, and creativity—an unforgettable experience in music and art!
Registration form and Learn more here: https://www.acornsandaprons.com/workshops

Spring Break Photography Camp with Charlotte Truant (Ages 9-13)
2025-03-17 09:00 - 2025-03-21 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Join instructor Charlotte Truant for a week of photography exploration. Participants will be provided with DSLR cameras, learning to take photos both indoors and outdoors. Each day will begin and end at the VISAC Gallery. Depending on weather, they may take excursions around Trail to capture photos outdoors, or in other buildings. Kids will be provided with a scrap book and tools to create and display their beautiful photo creations, as well as access to a printer to print out their photos.
When: March 17 – 21, 2025 @ 9:00am-12:00pm
Duration: 5 days
Ages: 9-13
Class Fee: $300
About Charlotte Truant: Located in the beautiful West Kootenays of British Columbia, Canada. I actually went to school for dental assisting and I’m a self taught photographer. I had my first little and knew I didn’t want to go back to work. During my maternity leave, I started a Social media marketing business where I purchased my first camera (Canon Rebel t5i) so that I could take better photos for the businesses that I was running social media for. I ended up loving the photo taking part so much more than the social media part so quickly switched over to only photography.
If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com
Register here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/youth-photography-workshop

Project Wild One Book Signing with Author Louise Sidley at Otter Books
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Otter Books, 398 Baker St, Nelson, V1L 4H5
Due to delays at the printers, Louise Sidley’s book signing event has been postponed to March 22 at Otter Books.
Project Wild One, published by Red Deer Press is intended for readers ages 7 and up. This eco-friendly tale is full of adventure and challenges assumptions about nature and the role young people have in it.
Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author.

Kid’s Felting Workshop
2025-03-25 10:00 - 2025-03-27 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Acrons and Aprons, South Slocan, BC
3-day March Break Felting Workshop for Kids – Course Summary
This three-day workshop invites children ages 6-12 to explore the art of felting while incorporating colour theory, creativity, and hands-on crafting. Each day, kids will learn a new felting technique—wet felting and needle felting—while creating beautiful handmade projects to take home. Beyond fiber arts, the workshop includes painting, storytelling, and outdoor play, ensuring a well-rounded and engaging experience. With guidance from two experienced instructors, kids will develop new skills, express their creativity, and gain confidence in their artistic abilities.
Day 1 – Learn colour theory, paint a colour wheel, then Wet felt a Complimentary coloured pouch
Day 2 – Needle felting intro: Make a Fox Star Wand & design your own brooch or pin (start a 3D owl)
Day 3 – Create a 3D Needle-Felted Owl
Ages 6-12
Date: March 25-27 (Tuesday – Thursday) Time: 10 AM – 3 PM Daily
Price: $240 (including All Materials)
Limited spots!
Perfect for young makers who love art, nature, and crafting!
Learn more about the workshop, instructors and studio here:
https://www.acornsandaprons.com/workshops
Registration form here:
https://forms.gle/Yy2szMvZ8bbkTf3V8

Cows Go Moo Live At Bloom Nightclub
2025-03-29 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
The Pride Presents
Cows Go Moo
Full Rock Band of youths from Whitehorse Yukon!
DJ Philly Groove & Lil Sis
Youth DJ’s From the Yukon
Kolbe Mikah
Kootenay Pop & Rnb artist

This is a family friendly event all ages welcome
7-10pm

Preschool Art Classes – Itty Bitty Art Time
2025-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Did you know that down the hall from Trail Gymnastics is a preschool art class? Join instructor Sarah Elizabeth for an artful morning of material exploration and motor skill development. Previous projects include cardboard looms, found object printmaking and marker pull art.
Open to ages 2-5, with one caregiver per child/group of children required.
When: Tuesdays at 11am
Duration: 10 weeks (April 1 – June 3, 2025)
Class Fee: $70 per child
Supplies: All supplies included, with smocks for the children to use on paint days!
About the instructor: Sarah Elizabeth Fibre Works is about all natural fibres; hand processed using the traditions of years gone by and the innovations of the present. The aim is to create a full circle connection for the consumer; an understanding of both the fabulous qualities of the product as well as the connection to the natural world.
Register using the QR code or at https://revenue-can.keela.co/itty-bitty-art-time-spring-2025-preschool-art-classes

Discover Circus Presents: Fairy Tales in Flight
2025-04-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Get ready for a night of enchantment at Fairy Tales in Flight, a mesmerizing circus showcase by Discover Circus students! This spectacular performance brings your favourite fairy tales to life like never before. From thrilling aerial feats to jaw-dropping acrobatics and delightful moments of comedy, each act will transport you into a magical world where dreams take flight. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience for all ages!
Where: The Capitol Theatre
When: April 4th, 6PM
April 5th, 6PM
April 6th, 3PM
Tickets: $25, purchase tickets >> HERE <<

Oh Pray Tell – Up Close & Intimate
2025-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, V0G2J0, Canada
The Vallican Whole Presents
OH PRAY TELL
Oh Pray Tell is Sally Titasey, Betty Supple and Shayna Jones.

Stomp, clap, banjo, harmonies, experimental folklore, this is much more than a musical performance. This trio of soulful musician-storytellers bring magic to the stage, and promise a gorgeous and inspiring night of music and fable, up close and intimate at the beautiful Vallican Whole Community Centre in the Slocan Valley.

Tickets are $25, available in advance from Rambling Rose Boutique in Winlaw, or at the door.
Kids tickets are $15, only at the door.

As usual, there will be cake, pizza and drinks for sale at the show!
