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Langham Gallery Opening Night

The Langham 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, Canada

Opening night at the Langham in Kaslo. Join us from 7-9 pm on Friday May 10 at the gallery for the opening of 2 new exhibits: ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ by Lorenzo Pepito and ‘Lands Far Away’ by Abby Wilson. Come out and enjoy an evening of artist talks, refreshments, and of course, Art! This […]

Free

Lands Far Away – Opening Reception

The Langham 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, Canada

Join us @ The Langham in Kaslo, on Friday May 10 from 7-9 pm for the opening of ‘Lands Far Away’ by Nelson based artist Abby Wilson. Come and meet the artist and enjoy an evening of art with us! This event is free and open to everyone. “Lands Far Away ” pushes the boundaries […]

Alice in Wonderland

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

Get your tickets to this middle school Waldorf production of “Alice in Wonderland” at the Capitol Theatre next Friday. This elaborate and family-friendly production features a giant Cheshire Cat operated by five students, original music by Vanya Popov, digital art projections, and the participation of the grade 5 class in supporting roles. Tickets available at […]

$12 – $15

BRASS CAMEL

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

A five headed prog funk hydra!

$20

Alice in Wonderland

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

Take a tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice, and land in a whimsical world of rhymes, ridiculousness, and otherworldly characters. As Alice desperately seeks to make her way back home, she stumbles into a series of strange situations featuring a raging Queen of Hearts, a mystical Caterpillar, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, Humpty Dumpty, plus a […]

$12 – $15

Met Opera: Madama Butterfly

The Royal Theatre 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, Canada

Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC

$28.00

Saturday Storytime & Author Reading

Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Join local author Kathryn Hartley read from her new novel Castle Mountain at The Nelson Public Library Author Reading at 10:30am Followed by crafting from 11am to noon Book will be available for  purchase Synopsis: MOUNTAINS CAN BE MAGICAL PLACES. BUT DANGER IS NEVER FAR AWAY. There were two things Joanie knew for certain when she […]

Guided Cold War Bunker tours

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

$6 – $8

Mother’s Day Papercraft Workshop

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

Join the Nelson Museum for this free workshop with local artist Jenine Lillian, where you’ll learn how to make an everlasting paper bouquet for your mom or other special women in your life. This is a FREE event and all supplies are included. Pre-registration is required and space is limited! Sign up here: https://form-can.keela.co/mothers-day-papercraft-workshop

Free

Inspiraré Sings!

Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Inspiraré is a local women’s choir conducted by Kathleen Neudorf. Gorgeous choral pieces and evocative harmonies — bring your mother to the concert, she’ll love it! One performance only — Saturday May 11th, 7 pm at the Nelson United Church. Tickets $20 ($10 for children under 12) at Otter Books and at the door. Christoph […]

$10 – $20

MADDISUN w/ ESTELLE HONEYWELL

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

Date & Time Sat, May 11 8:30 p.m. PDT Location The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson BC V1L 4H5

$15

Emotionz Live At Bloom Nightclub

Bloom Nightclub 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

West Coast Hip Hop Legends EMOTIONZ – Vancouver BC https://open.spotify.com/artist/62iSDJh9SWH1oTSGatTm46 SIRREAL – Nanimo BC https://sirreal.ca/ Aeon Crux – Nakusp BC https://aeoncrux.bandcamp.com/album/higher-ground DEFIED – Nelson BC https://defied.ca/ TV LEGENDS – Nelson BC https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/89108152

$21