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Ivan Coyote: Playlist

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

“Coyote ought to be recognized as one of Canada’s great humorists, although often the stories are the laughing-through-tears variety. A lot of grit and a lot of heart.” Globe and Mail Jade Colbert Do you still remember every word of every song that ever changed your life? Writer and performer Ivan Coyote has crafted a […]

For the Love of Drag

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

Get ready, Nelson! “For the Love of Drag” is coming, and it’s set to be a night of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable entertainment. This show promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring a lineup of the most dazzling drag queens and kings from across British Columbia, including Victoria and Vancouver. A longtime fan […]

Artist Trading Cards Workshop

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, 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 […]

Free

Artist Trading Cards Maker Space

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, 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 […]

Free

Deep 2: A Very Graphic Novel

Gallery 444 448 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Canada

Zen WangBack by popular demand! DEEP 2 is finally here.Feb 28th, 2025. Doors open at 7PM. 444 Baker St. Nelson. BC. DEEP is an intimate affair where it is safe to explore and wonder.DEEP is an imaginative space where your spirit is allowed to roam.DEEP is a self-honouring and community supported oasis to let loose […]

$25

RUTH & SHELBY’S BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOGIE – MARCH

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Country Line Dance Night with instruction by Fabiola Gascon. Y’all ready for another boot-stompin’ good time at The Royal? We’ll start with a new line dance lesson led by Fabiola Gascon, followed by a quick refresher of the previous two dances we learned last year. Then, get ready to kick up some dust as we […]

$10

Queen City Burlesque Expo Presents: Castle Choas

Castle Theatre 185 Columbia Ave., Castlegar

Licensed Event – +19 Doors open 7pm – show at 7:30pm Queen City Burlesque Expo’s 6th Season is coming to Castlegar with their Friday Night Showcase: Castle Chaos! ?✨ Join us in celebrating performance arts, of the saucy variety, in the historic Castle Theatre on Friday, March 21st, 2025. Performers from across North America are […]

$25

Queen City Burlesque Expo Presents: The Grand Gala

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

TIX: https://bit.ly/QCBEGala ????? Experience extravagance at the 6th Annual Queen City Burlesque Expo Weekender event: The Grand Gala at Capitol Theatre in Nelson BC.  From passionate to political, from farm animals to sparkling showponies, join us as we celebrate the most liberating of art forms for a guaranteed night of laughter and fun.

$38

RUTH & SHELBY’S BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOGIE – SALMO

Erie Creek Brewing 117 4th St., Salmo, Canada

YEEHAW! Dust off your boots Salmo, it’s time to line dance! We will start off the evening by learning a line dance led by Fabiola Gascon, and then get ready to boot scoot the night away under the neon moon. Western wear encouraged. ? All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Tapatia […]

$15

NIGHT CITY w/ DOSE., EMERENCZ, & JAKOB

Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Join DOSE., EMERENCZ, and JAKOB for NIGHT CITY Saturday April 19th at the Oxygen Art Centre. This dance event takes its name from the neon-soaked urban sprawl featured in William Gibson’s seminal novel Neuromancer. Night City is a chaotic, hyper-commercialized metropolis where shadowy corporations dominate, technology permeates every aspect of life, and the streets pulse […]

$20 – $25

3rd Annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition

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

Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition -3.0 haute adjective fashionably elegant or high-class. Presented by R.A.D. Rhythm, Art and Dance Society, Nelson’s Third annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition returns to the Capitol Theatre stage for one night only. A community celebration of “high class trash”, this lively event features innovative designs […]

$23

Witches Spring Market

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

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 […]

$2