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SUMMARY:Castlegar - Queen City Burlesque Expo
DESCRIPTION:Queen City Burlesque Expo Returns for Its 7th Season with “Step Into Your Power” \nThree-Night Celebration Brings International Performers to the Kootenays\, April 11–13 \nCASTLEGAR/TRAIL/SALMO\, BC — The Queen City Burlesque Expo is back\, and this year it’s going silver. Now in its seventh season\, the landmark Kootenay burlesque event returns April 11–13 with a three-night run across Castlegar\, Trail\, and Salmo under the theme Step Into Your Power — a celebration of diversity\, personal strength\, and fearless self-expression. \nHeadlining this year’s Expo is the internationally acclaimed Jessabelle Thunder\, joined by Canadian icons Bettina May and Jezebel Express\, alongside performers from around the world converging on the region for one extraordinary weekend. Want to join in on the fun?\nCharacter-driven workshops covering movement\, modelling\, and personal discovery will be offered at Bailey Theatre on Saturday\, April 11th\, at $25 each and open to everyone. \nShow Schedule:\nFriday\, April 10 — Castle Theatre\, Castlegar | 8:00 PM\nSaturday\, April 11 — Charles Bailey Theatre\, Trail | 7:30 PM\nSunday\, April 12 — Salmo Hotel Pub & Grill\, Salmo | 12:00 PM \nTickets range from $17 to $45 (CAD) and are available now at queencityburlesque.ca. \n“The Kootenays deserve world-class live art\, and for seven years the Queen City Burlesque Expo has delivered exactly that. This season’s theme\, Step Into Your Power\, is an invitation to everyone in our community to show up\, be seen\, and celebrate what makes us distinct. We have an extraordinary lineup\, and I cannot wait to share it.” Venessa Loubert\, Founder and Artistic Director\, Queen City Burlesque Expo \nTrail business manager at Copper Magnolia\, Dana Gould\, echoes that sentiment: “The Expo is great for Trail and its surrounding area. It’s a fun crowd\, presenting phenomenal showcases\, and the influx of tourism during an otherwise quiet time of the year is a great reason to go out and support the show.” \nNow in its seventh year\, the Queen City Burlesque Expo has established itself as one of the Kootenays’ most distinctive live arts events\, drawing audiences and performers from across Canada and beyond. The Expo is produced by Trail Arts Council along with its Founder and Artistic Director\, a four-time Top 5 Canadian Burlesque Producer. \nThe weekend is sponsored by Trail & District Arts Council\, ReDi Grants\, Columbia Basin Trust\, British Columbia Arts Council\, Government of Canada\, South Kootenay\, and BC Live Performance Network. \nFor tickets and full event details\, visit queencityburlesque.ca.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/castlegar-qcb-expo/
LOCATION:Old Castle Theatre\, 185 Columbia Ave\, Castlegar
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Dance,Live Performance,Music,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Creston - Skill Share: Collecting Wildflower Seeds
DESCRIPTION:  \nCOLLECTING WILDFLOWER SEEDS\nETHICAL HARVESTING FOR HOME-GROWING \nGathering seeds in the wild can be fun and fruitful. \nCaroline Collier\, Wildsight volunteer and wildflower enthusiast\, will offer a presentation about how to gather wildflower seeds ethically and responsibly. Collier will share best practices and important considerations for gathering seed from wildflowers without causing harm. Introducing wild flowers into your growing spaces is a great way to invite pollinators to visit your garden. Collier has been working on various projects with Wildsight to spread awareness about feeding wild pollinators to support biodiversity and healthy ecosystems in the Creston Valley. \nFree to attend\, no registration required.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/creston-wildflower-seeds/
LOCATION:Creston Valley Public Library\, 531 16 Ave S\, Creston\, BC\, V0B 1G5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Valley Public Library":MAILTO:programs@crestonlibrary.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260417T203000
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SUMMARY:Nelson - Fresh Starts: Hand Mending Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Nelson Public Library and West Kootenay Fibreshed for a hand mending workshop to learn how to fix worn or ripped clothing.\nWK Fibreshed members will be on hand to guide the session and encourage peer-to-peer learning.\nMaterials provided for simple mending projects. \nAll welcome and no registration necessary!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/fresh-starts-mending/
LOCATION:Nelson Public Library\, 602 Stanley St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 1N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Crafting,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T170000
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SUMMARY:Salmo - Your Story\, Your Stage Performance Workshops Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Improv\, hosting\, drag\, dance\, poetry\, feedback (bring something to share and we’ll help you shine).  A weekend to learn from performance pros. A stage to try something new (or just to have fun doing what you love). Suggested ages 15+ \nThe Sunday showcase is optional but encouraged. It’s an open mic with a supportive audience. Priority stage spots go to workshop participants \n  \nPWYC or free! \nSuggested donations are: \n$10 per workshop \n$20 for the full two days of workshops \n*REGISTER HERE* \nAll workshops and the showcase take place at the Salmo Art Church EXCEPT for the dance workshop with Fabiola Gascon\, which will be held in the SVYCC multipurpose room. \nDates and times: \nSaturday\, April 18th \n11 – 1 – THE CONFIDENCE TO FAIL – INTRO TO IMPROV W MICHELLE HART \n1:30 – 3:30 – OWN THE MIC: HOSTING WITH DRAG\, COMEDY\, AND CONFIDENCE W ELLA L’AMOUREUX \n4 – NO LIMITS: MAKE A DIY SHOW AT ANY LEVEL W KARMELLE AKA ALGORERHYTHM \n  \nSunday\, April 19th \n11 – 1 – FUSION FLOW: LATIN & CONTEMPORARY DANCE W FABIOLA GASCON OF TAPATIA COLLECTIVE *this workshop only — takes place in the Salmo Valley Youth and Community Centre’s multipurpose room* \n1:30 – FROM PAGE TO STAGE: THE ART OF SPOKEN WORD WITH KAI HARWOOD \n3 – PRE-SHOWCASE FEEDBACK W KARMELLE AKA ALGORERHYTHM \n6:30  – SHOWCASE HOSTED BY CHERYL COOK \n  \nA Super Normal Productions project\nGenerously supported by the CKCA.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/your-story-your-stage-salmo-1/
LOCATION:Salmo Art Church\, 304 Main St.\, Salmo\, V0G1Z0
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Super Normal Productions":MAILTO:000.super.normal@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Salmo – Your Story\, Your Stage Performance Workshops Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Improv\, hosting\, drag\, dance\, poetry\, feedback (bring something to share and we’ll help you shine).  A weekend to learn from performance pros. A stage to try something new (or just to have fun doing what you love). Suggested ages 15+ \nThe Sunday showcase is optional but encouraged. It’s an open mic with a supportive audience. Priority stage spots go to workshop participants \nPWYC or free! \nSuggested donations are: \n$10 per workshop \n$20 for the full two days of workshops \n*REGISTER HERE* \nAll workshops and the showcase take place at the Salmo Art Church EXCEPT for the dance workshop with Fabiola Gascon\, which will be held in the SVYCC multipurpose room. \nDates and times: \nSaturday\, April 18th \n11 – 1 – THE CONFIDENCE TO FAIL – INTRO TO IMPROV W MICHELLE HART \n1:30 – 3:30 – OWN THE MIC: HOSTING WITH DRAG\, COMEDY\, AND CONFIDENCE W ELLA L’AMOUREUX \n4 – NO LIMITS: MAKE A DIY SHOW AT ANY LEVEL W KARMELLE AKA ALGORERHYTHM \n  \nSunday\, April 19th \n11 – 1 – FUSION FLOW: LATIN & CONTEMPORARY DANCE W FABIOLA GASCON OF TAPATIA COLLECTIVE *this workshop only — takes place in the Salmo Valley Youth and Community Centre’s multipurpose room* \n1:30 – FROM PAGE TO STAGE: THE ART OF SPOKEN WORD WITH KAI HARWOOD \n3 – PRE-SHOWCASE FEEDBACK W KARMELLE AKA ALGORERHYTHM \n6:30/7 – SHOWCASE HOSTED BY CHERYL COOK \n  \nA Super Normal Productions project\nGenerously supported by the CKCA.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/salmo-your-story-your-stage-performance-workshops/
LOCATION:Salmo Art Church\, 304 Main St.\, Salmo\, V0G1Z0
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Super Normal Productions":MAILTO:000.super.normal@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Nelson - Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?\n \n\nWe host a weekly Class and Practice at Christie Lees Hall in Fairview.\n \n\nThe guided portion from 7:30-8:30 has a different topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30 pm.\n \n\n\nDancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.\n\n \nTango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.\n\n \n\n\nPlease bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.\n\n\n10$ donation\n \n\n\nWhere to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave.\, in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also\, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.\n\n\nGoogle map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6\nMaps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/weekly-tango/
LOCATION:Christie Lee’s Hall\, 807-703 Radio Ave\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L3L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson BC Tango":MAILTO:nelsonbctango@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T133000
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SUMMARY:Invermere - FAVOURITE PLACES "Paint With Me"
DESCRIPTION:How would like to paint a scene from one of your favorite artists? \nVan Gogh\, Group Of Seven\, Min Ma\, Bobbie Burgers\, Cameron Bird … \nYou can … if you paint with me! Ages 6-96 \n– LOCATION: The ArtHus – 4951 Timberview Place\, Invermere\, B.C.\n– Paint Sessions are appr. 2 hours in length – varies with age\n– All materials are supplied\, including an 11”x14” canvas \n– 1 student = $100 2 students = $85 3 students = $75\n– Private repeat sessions = $85 each \nCONTACT – nancy@eton-west.com\nwww.favoriteplacesbynancysorensen.com\n780-995-3458
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nancy-paint-with-me/
LOCATION:The ArtHus\, 4951 Timberview Place\, Invermere\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Sorensen":MAILTO:nancyjs18@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T173000
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SUMMARY:Rossland - Drawn to Mushrooms: Illustrations w/ Rebecca Fux
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Rebecca Fux is leading another art workshop you won’t want to miss! Taking inspiration from our temporary exhibit BC’s Marvellous Mushrooms\, Rebecca will lead a guided instruction on scientific illustrations! Her primary goal remains encouraging creative expression and fun. All skill levels are welcome and supplies (and refreshments!) will be provided. \nWhen: Thursday\, April 23rd\, 2026. 3:30 – 5:30 pm\nWhere: Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\nCost: $30 or $25 for Members\nAll materials will be provided. Drawing can be messy — please wear appropriate clothes! \nSpace is limited\, so pre-registration is required. More info: rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2026/scientific-illustrations \nThis program is available to participants 16+\, but if you don’t quite make the age requirement and you feel like this is the workshop for you\, please reach out to programs@rosslandmuseum.ca to discuss some options! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/drawn-to-mushrooms-rebecca-fux/
LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &amp%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T220000
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SUMMARY:Nelson - ALL TOGETHER NOW: Singing Event with Luke Wallace
DESCRIPTION:Join songwriter Luke Wallace and a collection of Nelson Singers for a night of uplifting harmony rooted in justice and ecology. \nLuke Wallace is a dynamic force in the world of folk music\, using his talent as a songwriter\, speaker\, and choral arranger to champion environmental causes and inspire positive change. Hailing from the Coast Salish Territory known as Vancouver\, Canada\, Luke has been on a decade-long journey of touring\, recording\, and organizing for the betterment of people and the planet. \nPresented by West Kootenay Climate Hub and Earth Days Nelson & Area\, ALL TOGETHER NOW is a mix between a song circle and performance. Part concert and part audience harmony workshop\, this evening of collective music brings voices together in soidarity and love for the Earth. \nLuke is like a modern Pete Seeger. From the moment he hits the stage\, he has the audience singing about positive change. We desperately need that and we need him on stages all across our Country right now! He doesn’t back down but he doesn’t alienate people either. He’s a perfect voice for right now.” – Doug Cox \nDoors @ 6:30PM Show @7:00PM\nNelson United Church\nTickets at Eventbrite
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/luke-all-together-now/
LOCATION:Nelson United Church\, 602 Silica Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Live Performance,Music,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Nelson - Storytelling Workshop: Dreaming in the Chrysalis
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Storytelling Nelson. An afternoon of story\, poetry and ideas. \nStoryteller and theatre practitioner Gail Nyoka leads you through an interactive program.\nHear the story of Sedna\, the woman who transforms into the Goddess of the Sea. What will this story mean to you?\nParticipate in techniques developed by playwright Augusto Boal and his Theatre of the Oppressed (no acting experience required or expected).\nYou are invited to play. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-dreaming-chrysalis/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Villa Community Hall\, 700 Gordon Rd.\, (Access via Radio Ave.)\, Nelson\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Storytelling  Nelson":MAILTO:nelsonstorytelling@gmail.com
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