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  • Creston – Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays

    Creston Legion 137 11 Ave N, Creston, British Columbia, Canada

    Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays edited by Luanne Armstrong A new collection of stories that is a celebration of the brilliant, radical essence of the women of the Kootenays is just out from Caitlin Press. The book was compiled and edited by award winning editor and author, Luanne Armstrong. Dancing on Mountains is […]

  • Nelson – Storytelling Workshop: Dreaming in the Chrysalis

    Kiwanis Villa Community Hall 700 Gordon Rd., (Access via Radio Ave.), Nelson, Canada

    In collaboration with Storytelling Nelson. An afternoon of story, poetry and ideas. Storyteller and theatre practitioner Gail Nyoka leads you through an interactive program. Hear the story of Sedna, the woman who transforms into the Goddess of the Sea. What will this story mean to you? Participate in techniques developed by playwright Augusto Boal and […]

    $50
  • Silverton – For the Love of the Forest

    Silverton Memorial Hall, Silverton BC

    Slocan Lake Arts Council presents: FOR THE LOVE OF THE FOREST An evening of music, film, poetry and art celebrating the beauty, the wonder, and the wisdom of the woods. -Music by FREYA—the captivating soulful sounds of Noel Fudge and Martine DenBok -Film: "On BEAUTY, As We Come to it in the Forest"—a 1/2 hour […]

    Free – $20
  • Winlaw – Another Very Grateful Evening! Live Tributes

    Appledale Hall 6841 Appledale Park Rd, Winlaw, BC

    The Very Grateful Weekend 2026 continues.  Experience the multi-faceted vibes of the Dead’s folk, country, blues, jam rock, psychedelia, and more! Local bands are performing to support the spirit of the Grateful Dead and Kootenay Co-op Radio (KCR). Proceeds support homegrown radio, so come shake your bones and support KCR’s mission to let great songs […]

    $22.50
  • Winlaw – Slocan Valley Threads Guild Yard & Yardage

    Slocan Valley Threads Guild, 7112 Perrys Back Road, Winlaw

    Fabric, yarn, notions, equipment, plants and books for fibre-related activities for sale at reasonable prices outside under tents. Lunch, snacks, coffee etc. Display of members' work inside the hall. Lots of socializing too at this valued annual community event. Slocan Valley Threads Guild 7112 Perry’s Back Road in Appledale.  It’s a left turn off Highway […]

  • Nelson – Kootenay Circus Arts Festival

    Discover Circus 330 Baker St. Suite 302, Nelson, BC, Canada

    🎪 Kootenay Circus Arts Festival 2026 🎪 Join us in Nelson, BC for a weekend of circus, creativity, and community at the Kootenay Circus Arts Festival (KCAF) presented by Boundless Arts & Events. Workshops are open to all ages and all experience levels — from complete beginners to experienced circus artists. Come try something new, […]

  • Nelson – BLUE MOON MARQUEE w/ BILLI ZIZI

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

    Quartet performances featuring A.W. Cardinal Jazz Colette Peter Cormier Meg Thompson

    $25
  • Creston – Tipi Event: Yaqan Nuki Peoples Heritage Society

    Legend Logos 3560 Hwy 21, Creston, BC, Canada

    Meet the artist Carol Louie. She has painted the 20' tipi that will be displayed in the Legend Logos parking lot over the summer. Hear her thoughts on what motivated her artwork. 3560 Hwy 21, Creston, BC - just south of Creston on Lower Kootenay Reserve  

  • Nelson – Mean Girls: The Musical

      Based on the hit 2004 film, Mean Girls: The Musical brings the world of North Shore High to life in a high-energy, laugh-out-loud Broadway sensation. When home-schooled newcomer Cady Heron arrives at a suburban high school, she is quickly drawn into the orbit of the school’s most powerful clique, The Plastics, led by the […]

  • Kimberley – Author Event: BC and Yukon Book Prizes

    Art Gallery Kimberley at "The Laundromat" 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley

      Exciting news! The official shortlist for the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes has been announced. For the second year in a row, the BC and Yukon Book Prizes on Tour is coming to Kimberley and that is so exciting! Jean Miller (Kimberley Public Library) and I are hosting executive director Megan Cole (BC […]

  • Nelson – Collage Drop In

    Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

      Thursday, April 2nd 4:30 – 7pm Collage Drop In. Come on in on the first Thursday of the month for a casual drop in collage space. We have some stellar content to create unique, stunning papercraft works. This is a great economical way to spend an evening with some friends, new and old. (will […]

    $10
  • Creston Valley Bird Fest – Kickoff Movie: My Penguin Friend

    Creston Valley Public Library 531 16 Ave S, Creston, BC

      Join us to kick off the Creston Valley Bird Fest with a free movie screening!! My Penguin Friend, starring Jean Reno and Adriana Barazza is inspired by a true story; an enchanting adventure about a lost penguin rescued from an oil spill, who transforms the life of a heartbroken fisherman. They soon become unlikely […]